Housing Advocates Push for Increased State Housing Construction

Public housing advocates are campaigning for a significant increase in state housing construction. The Greens support building tens of thousands of state houses to clear waitlists. Labour has stated they will resume construction through Kāinga Ora, while advocates warn that the current Coalition Government's continued sale of public land could lead to privatization and higher rents.

The debate over state housing versus privatization impacts housing supply and job markets. Advocates note that people on the housing waitlist, renters, and builders support increased state housing as a strategy to house people and create jobs.