Rental Property Child Hospitalisation Claim Contradicted
Housing Minister Phil Twyford justified the launch of costly new rental property standards in February by saying “6000 children are admitted each year for ‘housing-sensitive hospitalisations’” but, when questioned, two Ministries provided contradictory data that undermined the Minister’s claim.
One Viewpoint – Would it be a relief?
Courage is knowing what not to fear – Plato
Ten years after decriminalization in 2011, drug abuse was down by half in Portugal.
Drug warriors often...
Work Starts On New Cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti and it could be opened temporarily for use over the Christmas...
Kōkako Project Shows Council Community Funding at Work
Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s annual Community Matching Fund opens today with $140,000 available for not-for-profit community groups.
Student Mentors Recognised with Awards
Those who teach and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals have been recognised for their hard work and dedication.
Council Helps Wildlife Tales Fly
Fostering kindness and respect for wildlife is the message behind a donation of children’s books to Western Bay libraries by Western Bay...
Win an e-bike for a week and help tackle traffic jams
Want to help tackle traffic? Want to do your bit for the environment? Want to win great prizes? You can do the lot in...
Council Boosts Community Matching Fund to $140,000
DWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has boosted its annual Community Matching Fund by $40,000 this year to $140,000 – and...
Build-to-Rent Another Expense for Taxpayers
If Housing Minister Phil Twyford could do a few basic calculations, he would know that the “build-to-rent” proposal he is looking at would require substantial Government financial support and guarantees to get off the ground, Tenancies War spokesman Mike Butler said today.
$200m Spend on ‘Homelessness’ No Solution to Rental Shortage
The $200 million allocated to Housing First today has no plan for extra housing and is welfare dressed up as solving the housing crisis, Tenancies War spokesman Mike Butler said today.