Maori look to Waimahia example

The Independent Māori Statutory Board said home ownership rates for Māori were lower than general levels, and in the last census 62 percent of Māori children were living in rented homes. The board has signalled it wants to play a bigger part in developing a strategy...

Rental Warrant of Fitness for Wellington

“We want to lift rental standards in our city and make better accommodation available for people. Every Wellingtonian deserves a warm, dry home,” says the Mayor. “We’re pleased to announce the first Rental Warrant of Fitness in New Zealand, alongside public...
BRANZ research on state of NZ homes

BRANZ research on state of NZ homes

The latest House Condition Survey report has found about half of all houses lacked adequate insulation (47 per cent), contributing to many being damp and mouldy (49 per cent). It looked at 560 houses nationwide and weighted findings to represent the total number in...