3 Feb 2023

Calls for rent freeze to stem housing shortages

From Checkpoint, 5:24 pm on 3 February 2023

The calls for a rent freeze in Tāmaki Makaurau are growing, in an attempt to stop landlords benefiting from further housing shortages caused by the floods.

At least 232 homes have been red stickered, meaning they are unlivable, while at least 1294 are yellow stickered, meaning limited access.

The Human Rights Commission's housing inquiry Manager Vee Blackwood spoke to Lisa Owen about the steps forward.