We the undersigned respectfully request that the New Zealand House of Representatives accept that quality affordable housing is a state responsibility and take immediate action to sort out the current housing crisis for low-income New Zealanders and in particular act to ensure -
• All Housing New Zealand “urban renewal” programmes in Glen Innes, Maraenui, Pomare and other areas be halted so communities can discuss and negotiate the “renewals” with Housing New Zealand.
• All 90-day eviction notices for “urban renewal” programmes be withdrawn pending the outcome of community negotiations with affected communities.
• The criteria for access to a HNZ home revert to the requirements prior to July 2011.
• Vacant state houses in all NZ communities be immediately let to families in crisis.
• The company to oversee housing redevelopment in Tamaki – the Tāmaki Redevelopment Company – be disestablished immediately.
• Reopen all Housing New Zealand offices around the country.
• A major state-house building and renovation programme be started – aim to build 20,000 new state houses within two years.