Hi There.
              The Manawatu Tenants Union would like to take this opportunity to thank all the social housing tenants who signed a petition requesting that the Palmerston North City Council retain ownership of its pensioner and social housing portfolio.

              The petition was presented to the PNCC community development committee,durning the submissions debate.It was disappointing that Grey Power and a number of church groups did not provide submission on behalf of their vulnerable members.While some councillors want to transfer ownership of the housing portfolio to a trust,the population is ageing and more pensioner housing will be required to meet this demand.

             The PNCC councillors set the standards in good landlord practices for the city,private investors take their lead.It is vital that the PNCC retains its good reputation as the leading landlord in the city and retains its vital pensioner housing.

              The final decision will be made by PNCC councillors on March 9th,we trust that they do the right thing,in providing leadership in this essential area of community life.We will of course keep you up with the decision they make.

Kevin Reilly