February 22nd 2018
I have just been looking at some of the comments made by landlords over the direction that private rental housing is heading.The building of many more state houses is common sense as the need is there for all to see.But some landlords have sold their rentals as they think that the present government is trying to push private landlords out of the market.Some one would have bought the properties so they are still in the market place,the cost of rents is another matter.
Private landlords control the New Zealand rental accommodation market,state involvement is minimal,which has lead to the housing crisis.For many generations New Zealand governments from both parties made a commitment to provide affordable housing for all who needed it. This commitment was broken under the 1990 National government who introduced housing policies in 1993 which has lead to the housing crisis that many face today.These policies along with others brought to an end New Zealand's reputation as an egalitarian society and introduced the broken society which is with us today.
The present government should be supported by New Zealanders who believe in fair society,which benefits the country as a whole,instead of divide and rule.
Housing is a human right,the cornerstone of family life that should never be forgotten.We will be taking a big interest in the Palmerston North City Council who are interested to introduce market rents for their social houses.
