The Missing Million.

                                 Now that the election results are in,it is to be expected that the rapacious media is writing the obituary of the Labour Party .They would do well to remember that a similar melt-down happened to the National Party,when its support base also collapsed under Jenny Shipley. The National Party hit the rocks and had three leaders,Gerry Brownlee,Bill English and Don Brash ,who came and went over a short period of time.

                                   I have no doubt that the Labour Party will again be in government,once it unites under leadership and turns the party into a serious political machine,representing the center-left.The big worry for all parties is the one million New Zealanders who did not vote,now that is a serious problem and needs to be addressed by all political parties.

                                   National are back, so we believe that HNZ will continue to be down sized and that the planned 500 state houses in the city will disappear, this will have a huge impact on those seeking affordable rental accommodation. These homes are needed despite HNZ stating that there is no market for these homes ,this is wrong and those making these statements don't live here and have no idea just how tight the affordable rental market is. HNZ no longer supports struggling families despite the spin that they help those most in need,it is just nonsense and they know it. A political decision has been made to sell state housing just like what happened in the 1990,s under the Bolger National government,the policey failed to deliver cheaper accommodation and did not offer the choice that was promised. We will be keeping an eye on the government and its housing policies.