The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development plays a lead role in helping individuals, family and whānau have healthy, secure and affordable homes that meet their needs. We want to create thriving communities that connect to the places people live, work, learn and play.
Do you urgently need help with housing? How Work and Income can help with housing Under 65? Call 0800 559 009 Over 65? Call 0800 552 002
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Residential
HUD is working to improve housing affordability and supply for aspiring home owners, and improve and quality and safety of rental housing for tenants.
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Urban
Urban development reform will create thriving, dynamic, sustainable urban communities where people can people live, work, learn and play.
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Community and public
HUD works to deliver more public housing, transitional housing, and services to tackle homelessness in New Zealand. We also monitor community housing initiatives like retirement villages.
Latest news
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Tracking progress – public
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the latest Public Housing Quarterly Report, says Deputy Chief Executive Public Housing Supply Scott Gallacher.
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Five more homes available in
The McLennan Development in Papakura is offering 5 more KiwiBuild homes to pre-qualified eligible KiwiBuild buyers. Located in a friendly new community, these architecturally designed 4-bedroom 2-storey standalone homes are priced at $649,000.
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10 new KiwiBuild apartments in
Ten KiwiBuild apartments in the Mason Square development in Ōtāhuhu will be available for public viewing tomorrow and Sunday.
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Porirua
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development have announced a 25-year project to regenerate eastern Porirua.
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A move to Australia allows a family to give back to their
With a move across the ditch on the cards, the owners of a three bedroom family home in Hamilton were eager to see their property put to good use while they were away.
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More new KiwiBuild homes in Te
The 10 brand new two-bedroom homes are being sold off the plans at the Lakeside development in Te Kauwhata. As the name Lakeside suggests, a key feature of this development is the access to open space and recreational activities on or near the water.
Support and services
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Tenancy
Tenancy Services is a part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This website provides information on your rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant.
www.tenancy.govt.nz
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Housing New
Housing New Zealand Corporation is a Crown agent that provides housing services for people in need.
www.hnzc.co.nz
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Retirement village
The Registrar of Retirement Villages is responsible for the registration of retirement villages and the maintenance of the Retirement Villages Register.
www.companiesoffice.govt.nz