Hi There.
The government have little oversight of our housing needs and no coherent national plan for the future of our housing needs,indeed they refuse to say that there is a crisis in the rental accommodation market.When it comes to housing it would seem that housing has an identity crisis,is it a basic human right,like our universal commitment to the right to an education.
The present housing policies are complicated and unwieldy,so much so that the Salvation Army and the Methodist Mission have stated that they will not be participating in any transfer of state houses. This will make the government happy as they will now sell them to private investors,saying they spoke to social housing providers and they rejected the offer to transfer the state houses to their keeping.
There is no doubt about the intentions of the government to remove its self from provision of rental housing at a time when the need for affordable housing has never been greater.
Manawatu Tenants Union
The Manawatu Tenants Union is setting up a photo exhibition at the PN City Library entitled ''Poverty in the City ''.The MTU would like to speak with people who would be prepered to have their photo taken and provide a short statement on their present circumstances.How much their income,how much rent they pay,the cost of food and doctors visits for them and their children.
If you are interested in being involved,please give me a ring on 06 3577435 anytime and leave me your contact phone number and I will contact you.
Remember Welfare doesn't families-----Poverty does.
Kevin Reilly Manawatu Tenants Union
Community House
King Street
Palmerston North
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
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
Those who cannot remember the past are condemmed to repeat it.The present National led government should be aware of this saying.
The National led government of Jim Bolger brought in the 1993 Housing Reform package.Market rents for state house tenants and the accommodation supplement,a subsidy to private landlords,now costing the New Zealand taxpayer $1.2 billion every year and increasing.
The reform,s also introduced a programme called "Tenants right to buy".The government sold 13,000 plus states homes,but only 8% of tenants were in a position to purchase their home,92%were sold to private landlords and on average at $16,000 less than sitting tenants.
These reform,s ended the "first home ownership " policies that had served New Zealand well over the years.New Zealand had one of the highest home ownership rates in the western world at the time.State Advances,Housing Corp. Loans along with ability to captalise on benefits were wiped by the stroke of the minister,s pen [John Luxton].
Fast forward to 2015 to the Key National led government,the only difference being that it is now mission impossible for a poor family to obtain a state home.The government has raised the bar,for many poor families seeking affordable housing this explains the record small numbers on the waiting lists around the country.
The National Party,s dislike of state housing is embedded in its DNA,their housing policies have created the housing poverty we see today,its market failure by anyones standard.If the missing million voters had voted it may have been a different outcome for the future of their children and grand children.
The National led government of Jim Bolger brought in the 1993 Housing Reform package.Market rents for state house tenants and the accommodation supplement,a subsidy to private landlords,now costing the New Zealand taxpayer $1.2 billion every year and increasing.
The reform,s also introduced a programme called "Tenants right to buy".The government sold 13,000 plus states homes,but only 8% of tenants were in a position to purchase their home,92%were sold to private landlords and on average at $16,000 less than sitting tenants.
These reform,s ended the "first home ownership " policies that had served New Zealand well over the years.New Zealand had one of the highest home ownership rates in the western world at the time.State Advances,Housing Corp. Loans along with ability to captalise on benefits were wiped by the stroke of the minister,s pen [John Luxton].
Fast forward to 2015 to the Key National led government,the only difference being that it is now mission impossible for a poor family to obtain a state home.The government has raised the bar,for many poor families seeking affordable housing this explains the record small numbers on the waiting lists around the country.
The National Party,s dislike of state housing is embedded in its DNA,their housing policies have created the housing poverty we see today,its market failure by anyones standard.If the missing million voters had voted it may have been a different outcome for the future of their children and grand children.
Wouldn't it be good if the PNCC took the lead in supporting a Warrant of Fitness for all their rental properties.It would be a first for New Zealand,and could show the way forward for other local authorities.
Property Investors may also be encouraged to ensure that their rental properties were fit for purpose.It would be a win,win for the city,and its growing number of renters.It could be a city with decent accommodation for all its residents.
This would be a plus in attracting more students to the city,and ensure their parents would be happy in the knowledge their children are in safe accommodation.
Make Palmerston North first choice in leading the field in providing good rental housing.
You can speak to the City Council on this serious issue on MONDAY 9th. FEBUARY @9.00am. The council building in the square is where the meeting will take place,even if you dont wish to speak come along and listen to what the city councillors think on this issue,could be interesting your presence could make the difference.If you would like to have your say ring Penny O Dell on 3568199 ext.8333 ,its at the begining of the meeting under public comment.
Property Investors may also be encouraged to ensure that their rental properties were fit for purpose.It would be a win,win for the city,and its growing number of renters.It could be a city with decent accommodation for all its residents.
This would be a plus in attracting more students to the city,and ensure their parents would be happy in the knowledge their children are in safe accommodation.
Make Palmerston North first choice in leading the field in providing good rental housing.
You can speak to the City Council on this serious issue on MONDAY 9th. FEBUARY @9.00am. The council building in the square is where the meeting will take place,even if you dont wish to speak come along and listen to what the city councillors think on this issue,could be interesting your presence could make the difference.If you would like to have your say ring Penny O Dell on 3568199 ext.8333 ,its at the begining of the meeting under public comment.
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