Green Party advocates rent controls and tax reform for landlords amid rising NZ rents.
The Green Party urges rent controls amid rising rental prices, claiming that tax cuts for landlords do not trickle down. New Zealand's rental median has risen to $650, and the Green Party calls for rent controls, a rental warrant of fitness, and new housing construction to make renting more affordable. The party accuses the government of heavily favoring landlords by giving them a $2.9bn tax break during rising rents.
April 30, 2024
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