Speaker: Peter Thompson
Housing
New Zealand First says National MP Alfred Ngaro has a serious conflict of interest and he should withdraw from playing any role in the East Tamaki Transformation Project (ETTP).
New Zealand First says the Government’s proposal for house buyers to pay bigger deposits targets people not responsible for the over-heated housing market – first home buyers.
New Zealand First is calling for strict rules to ensure that any affordable housing built under government policies is bought by Kiwis buying their first home – not local or foreign investors.
New Zealand First says news that foreign nationals are buying real estate to fast-track their visa applications makes it imperative for measures to be introduced to stop the practice and make housi
New Zealand First says the Government has broken another promise by shutting down its Gateway Housing Scheme meant to help young people into their own home.
New Zealand First is calling for Housing New Zealand to extend the seven-day time limit given to tenants to vacate Gordon Wilson Flats.
New Zealand First supports the establishment of the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) for the central city rebuild but says the focus should also remain on residential areas.
New Zealand First has accused the government of neglecting its duty to Christchurch people seeking accommodation in favour of profiteers from the private sector.