New Zealanders thoughts on how to fix the housing crisis are revealed in a Labour Party poll
The polling done in September by UMR Research, suggests 89 per cent of renters believe there is a housing crisis, and that 79 per cent of homeowners believe it too. UMR drilled down further, and reported that 55 per cent of all homeowners, and 48 per cent of Auckland...Select committee reports back on Resource Management Act Bill
“This legislation improves New Zealand’s environmental management, helps increase the supply and affordability of housing and supports jobs and growth. It contains 40 proposals that make significant changes to five different Acts and is the most comprehensive package...Auckland needs more homes – so why aren’t developers developing?
The hard cold figures are that Auckland needs another 35,000 houses currently, according to Treasury. The Unitary Plan notes that 420,000 more houses are required to meet demand by 2045, which is 15,000 completed year on year. These are stark numbers, says property...Wellington’s rental situation getting worse
Wellington rent prices are now just shy of Auckland’s. Rental prices shot up 7 percent last year in Wellington to a median of $480 a week. At the same time, the number of properties available for rent plunged. Wellington’s prices are just shy of...New emergency housing in Otahuhu, Auckland opens
The Monte Cecilia team at opening – Dennis, Cecilia, and Bernie The site will ultimately comprise 43 two, three and four-bedroom houses, next to schools and with an on-site playground. The homes will accommodate families for between 12 and 24 weeks and are well...How far is too far – are we over reacting with the new P standards?
“A brand new home in the Waikato had to be decontaminated following positive signs of methamphetamine use by tradesmen involved with its construction.” There’s a great deal of ambiguity on how landlords should manage the issue of decontamination of properties where...Review of the Social Housing Reform Programme released
CHA agrees that significant progress is being made in the delivery of both Emergency Housing, Housing First and Social Housing components, however further progress needs to be made on delivering affordable housing. As the report makes clear, we need a plan that...MBIE’s student renters campaign
The aim is to inform students of their rights and responsibilities. They want students to know to look for an insulation statement when they sign up for new tenancy agreements and to check their flats for working smoke alarms. The media resources include street...