Proposals to allow landlords to evict tenants with just seven days notice for methamphetamine contamination are an extension of the meth moral panic, The Salvation Army says.
An article from the Bay of Plenty Times on 19 June highlights the current housing situation in the Bay of Plenty.
Hundreds of Housing New Zealand properties in the Wellington region are empty, while hundreds of people wait for a new home.
A combination of earthquake strengthening, methamphetamine contamination and "pending sales" is keeping 486 state homes in the area out of the hands of the 523 people that need them. Across New Zealand, 2486 houses are vacant, and 5012 would-be tenants crowd the waiting list.
Charities in partnership to provide affordable accommodation for elderly in Christchurch.
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has today welcomed the policy clarification from Worksafe NZ on the requirement for asbestos management plans for residential rental properties. The clarification will be a welcome relief for landlords and property managers.
