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Government’s Social Housing Overhaul Sparks Fierce Debate Over Fairness and ‘Cruelty’

21 May 2026 2:34 p.m. · Source: Peter Fowler

Government’s Social Housing Overhaul Sparks Fierce Debate Over Fairness and ‘Cruelty’

Politics and Government Business Social Issues General Politics Economy Real Estate Election Social housing Housing reform New Zealand government Chris Bishop Louise Upston Kieran McAnulty Tamatha Paul Cameron Luxton Income Related Rent (IRR)Accommodation Supplement Tenancy durations Welfare reform Cost of living crisis Kāinga Ora Political debate Fairness Cruelty Peter Fowler Editor-in-Chief
Green Party Warns National's Housing Reforms Will Harm Vulnerable Tenants

21 May 2026 1:57 p.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party warns the National Government's public housing reforms will increase evictions and deepen poverty for vulnerable New Zealanders. They criticize 20% rent hikes and cuts to Temporary Additional Support, advocating for affordable public homes.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Social Issues Other Parties National Party Green Party National Government Public Housing Housing Reform Tamatha Paul Ricardo Menéndez-March Election