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Build-to-rent exempt from interest limitation rules to support delivery of quality rental supply

12 August 22

The Government has announced that new and existing build-to-rent developments will be exempt from the interest limitation rules enacted in March 2022.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) published 3 August 2022

02 August 22

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) sets out Aotearoa New Zealand's response to climate change impacts. While the Emissions Reduction Plan sets out our pathway to mitigating climate change and avoiding more than 1.5 degrees of warming, some of the impacts of climate change are already locked in — and in some cases already being felt. The NAP is our response to those and future impacts. It is critically important: our plan for how Aotearoa can adapt, build resilience, and thrive, within a changing climate.

Third Te MAIHI Whare Wānanga

02 August 22

Progressive Home Ownership Fund helping kiwis purchase first home

25 July 22

Increase for KiwiBuild price caps

19 July 22

The Government has announced changes to the KiwiBuild price caps. These changes better reflect the current housing market and aim to increase the delivery of new homes for first home buyers.

Toitū Tairāwhiti partnership

02 June 22

Budget 2022 supports New Zealanders most affected by rising housing costs

19 May 22

Budget 2022 sets aside $2 billion for initiatives to help more New Zealanders buy their first home, increase affordable housing options, maintain momentum in public and transitional housing delivery, and address homelessness.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) released

16 May 22

The ERP is a critically important plan that sets out how New Zealand will meet its first emissions budget – an interim target that limits our emissions to 290 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e) between now and 2025. The plan also sets the path towards meeting our long-term emission reduction targets. It is a key step in the country's transition to a low emissions future, with roughly 300 actions that cover every sector of the economy.

Updates to the healthy homes standards takes effect today

12 May 22

The Healthy Homes Standards are being updated with improvements to the heating, ventilation, and moisture ingress and drainage standards.

Toitū Tairāwhiti – the second Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga prototype

11 May 22

On the 11th of May, Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted over 80 people, including Ministers, manuhiri and iwi from Te Tairāwhiti, and officials from Te Puni Kōkiri, to publicly announce the Toitū Tairāwhiti prototype.

Unit Titles Amendment Bill passes third reading

05 May 22

The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (the Bill) is a member’s bill, which the Government is supporting.

Impact of climate change on homes, buildings and places: Have your say on the draft National Adaptation Plan

27 April 22

The Ministry for the Environment is now consulting on a draft national plan to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from the future impacts of climate change.

Changes to the healthy homes standards - finalised

14 April 22

The Government has amended some of the Healthy Homes Standards, for rental properties through the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Regulations 2022. 

Te MAIHI Whare Wānanga brings Government and Māori housing partners together in Te Taitokerau

16 March 22

Today, Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development came together with Government, Iwi and Māori partners at our third Te MAIHI Whare Wānanga, which was held both in person at Waitangi and online. 

Homelessness Action Plan 18 month review report released

09 March 22

The government released the Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) 18-month review report. The report shows good progress against the 18 immediate initiatives to make sure homeless people have access to warm, dry, safe housing.