Housing Policy
Every New Zealander deserves the opportunity to live in their own home. PPNZ believes housing should be treated as a basic need, not simply as a product.
Support This PolicyAffordable Green Homes
Approx. $600,000Including land, with eco-friendly design and healthier indoor living.
Truly Affordable Housing
Develop policies to build eco-friendly green homes for less than approximately $600,000 per house including land.
Rent-to-Own Options
Provide rent-to-own options so more people have a practical pathway to owning their own home.
Support Renters & Landlords
Reduce financial pressure on Mum and Dad landlords while protecting renters and making rents more affordable.
Eco-Friendly Green Homes
Promote green homes that reduce carbon footprint, protect the environment, and create healthier indoor living.
Retirement Village Stock
Investigate whether New Zealand has enough retirement village stock for the needs of an ageing population.
Restore City Beauty
Restore city beauty by avoiding poorly planned density and ensuring housing development supports liveable communities.
Key Housing Issues
House affordability and land banking.
Council resource consent and building consent delays.
Too much control by a few companies in the building material industry.
Ghost houses left empty while families need homes.
No current register of overseas investor houses.
Practical Housing Solutions
Fast-Track Council Consents
Create laws to fast-track council building consent processes and remove unnecessary red tape.
Restrict Land Banking
Develop practical policies to restrict land banking. Land owned for more than five years should be reviewed and bought at market price where appropriate.
Reduce Building Material Costs
Remove monopoly control in the building material industry so competition can reduce construction costs.
Reduce Outgoings for Investors and Tenants
Develop policies to reduce outgoings and support both investors and tenants with fairer housing costs.
Affordable Homes. Greener Communities. Better Future.
PPNZ believes New Zealand can deliver practical, affordable and eco-friendly housing while protecting renters, supporting families and strengthening communities.
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