23 Aug 2024
Renters pushed out of Waiheke housing market - residents
Residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island say renters are being pushed out of the market, with some even resorting to living in sheds. They say the island is suffering from a housing crisis driven by overtourism, as landlords convert their rental properties into BNBs. However, some business owners say it's just another symptom of a nationwide housing crisis, Felix Walton reports.