What progressive housing policy for renters looks like

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17 comments on “What progressive housing policy for renters looks like”

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    This country needs the Greens in parliament. Honestly, we can well do without parties like the Natz, NZ First and Act, but if we want social justice and action on climate change, we must have the Greens dragging Labour left.

    Party vote GREEN!

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      I'm with you there. A dumb private school might rankle, but in the context of keeping the planet liveable I'll take that over the other choices.

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    The Greens have just announced a set of housing policies that Labour already implemented this term.

    Really at this rate there's no reason for the Greens to even be in Parliament.

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      The Greens have just announced a set of housing policies that the Government already implemented this term.

      FIFY

      Seems very odd to release redundant housing policies so maybe there’s a point, maybe even a point of difference, yes?

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      Neo-liberal NIMBY-ism: I may or may not support like your idea but it is not my problem so make somebody else pay for it, not me.

      It is this mentality and inertia that are stacked against change, any change; the powers that be don’t have to work hard to keep it this way AKA BAU.

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    Living (rather, existing) under years with the chronic stress of constant threat of eviction, moving, and in recent years the very real possibility of homelessness ironically plays a big role in disenfranchisation. Voting and political engagement just doesn't really register for many. It can't when you're trying to survive. And unfortunately this is a large voting bloc that could seriously change the makeup of our parliament.

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    Wayne Pragmatic tinkering is what MMP has delivered with those most in need not voting.

    The housing crisis has been building since the 1980's,

    Simpler solutions are required temporary housing people ie idol camper Van's should be utililized as they won't be needed for many years.The govt can help the camper van industry and the homeless crisis.These Van's are going to be old and outdated by the time overseas tourist return to the levels before covid 19.

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    Kay yes but these people don't vote and don't vote for a party that will deliver enough houses to fix the problem.

    These people see that voting is useless as what's the point.while Labour do a lot more it's no where enough.

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      Tricledown, which is my point. Were this group to vote to become politically engaged and do their research to find out which party would best represent their interests, it's fairly safe to say whose vote share would increase. So it's a rather vicious cycle/catch-22/whatever.

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