Is land tax the answer to housing affordability?

They say: John Key recently hinted at introducing a land tax on non-resident property owners as a solution to rampant speculation that has pushed housing unaffordability to new heights in Auckland. The Prime Minister’s suggestion has been attacked by Labour,...

Auckland Council votes to increase housing for people

The Auckland Development Committee today voted by 14 to 8 to increase the amount of council-owned housing for older people. The Notice of Motion (attached) was presented by Councillors Cathy Casey and John Watson. Presentations in support were made at the committee by...

Horowhenua Council to sell housing

Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy says a written condition of any sale and purchase agreement is that all properties will be retained as community housing for the district, ensuring existing tenants can stay in their units. Another condition will ensure the same...

Te Aro pā papakainga

This new community housing collaboration sees Wellington’s Dwell Housing Trust working closely with Te Aro Pā Trustees to provide a mix of tenures where descendants of Te Aro Pā can find a home on their own land. Dwell will be the tenancy managers for the housing. “We...