Housing under National: the Facts

Aug 25, 2014 | News

2. The residential rebuild in Canterbury • Only 2,000 houses have been rebuilt in Christchurch when the earthquakes destroyed 11,000 and CERA says 31,000 more are needed in the Canterbury region by 2021. (Christchurch City Council) • Rents are up nearly 45% and house...

National applies band-aid to housing crisis

Aug 25, 2014 | News

“House sales to first home buyers have collapsed as a direct result of the Government’s failed housing policies, and now they are offering up a sticking plaster. Read more on Scoop here.

Housing costs key as inequality remains high

Jul 17, 2014 | News

Housing costs are also having a huge impact on people’s incomes, says New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) policy advisor Paul Barber. Half of all the people receiving the accommodation supplement are paying more than 50% of their income in rental...