Homelessness in the City
We all know that politicians are creatures of the short-term,who prefer to ignore the big issues that need to be addressed.Affordable,decent rental accommodation is a big issue,as home ownership has become a mirage for the majority of New Zealanders.But our politicians seem to be saying more and more about less than less.
Central government says that the answer to unaffordable housing to charge people more rent,by moving state tenants into the private rental sector.Portrayal in the media of tenants living in state housing is due to an embarrassing personal failure.It is supported by central government as a relic from the past,rather than a public legacy to be proud of.
There is no denying that there is a major problem of unavailability of state housing.The MTU has seen a growing number of women and their families in serious housing need,homelessness is increasing in the city of Palmerston North.
Politicians came from a world they no longer represent.There has to be a change in housing policy for the social well-being of the present generation.We owe them that.If nothing else,housing is the cornerstone of family life and supports a stable community.
