News
We share news and updates related to our work across the New Zealand housing sector.
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Government housing programme dashboard updated -
The Housing Dashboard for February 2020 is now available with the progress of key parts of the Government's housing programme.
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Parliament seeks public submissions on Rental Reforms
Public submissions can now be made to Parliament on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill.
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January 2020 - Government housing dashboard
The January update to the Housing Dashboard is now available with the progress of key parts of the Government's housing programme.
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Reform of the Residential Tenancies Act
The Government has announced the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act to support the Government's goal of making life better for renters.
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Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action
The Government have released Phase One of the Aotearoa/New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan (2020-2023).
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December 2019 - Government housing dashboard
The December update to the Housing Dashboard is now available with the progress of key parts of the Government's housing programme.
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Housing support package announced for
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has been trialling a new place-based approach to housing. This approach recognises that every community has their own housing and urban development challenges and opportunities.
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Urban Development
The Urban Development Bill is the second piece of legislation designed to enable Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities to transform our urban areas and create sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities.
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Government housing programme dashboard
The October update to the Housing Dashboard is now available with the progress of key parts of the Government’s housing programme.
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Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) governs the interactions between landlords and tenants in New Zealand’s rental market. The Government has announced a number of proposed changes to the RTA.