Residential tenancies ammendment update
Go here to see the minimum requirements for insulation. Go here for minimum requirements for smoke alarms. Progress of theResidential Tenancies Amendment Bill The Social Services Select Committee has considered the Bill and reported back to the House with its...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...
April 14, 2016 Newsletter
14 April 2016 NewsletterHorowhenua 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...