Stonewood Homes deny stonewalling couple

JOSEPH JOHNSON

Brassed off: Andy and Kathy Coulson paid Stonewood Homes in April 2013 and were told they could move in November 2013. They are still waiting due to a dispute with the company.

Families building with Stonewood Homes say the process has been a "living nightmare" of ongoing delays, battles over workmanship and poor communication.

Gary Grooby and Jacqui Te Wani should be celebrating Christmas in their new home.

After losing their home in the earthquakes, they signed a contract in November last year to rebuild with Stonewood Homes.

They were told they could move in by October.

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However, the couple are still waiting and have no timeline on when the house will be finished. The latest estimate from project managers is March.

In the meantime, the single-income family with three children is paying $800 a week for rent, mortgage and insurance.

Te Wani said they could not afford any more delays.

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