24 Mar 2021

Renters say government failing on price hikes

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 24 March 2021

The government is failing to control rent rises, according to some tenants' groups.

Property investors - who say they feel attacked as a result of the government's latest housing reforms - are predicting rent hikes could soon follow.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the reforms will encourage investors to build more homes.

The co-ordinator at the Manawatu Tenants Union Ben Schmidt speaks to Max Towle.