Auckland, Queenstown first out of blocks in govt housing scheme

Auckland, Queenstown first out of blocks in govt housing scheme
Paul McBeth
Auckland and Queenstown are the first centres out of the blocks where locals will be able to access a government scheme aimed at helping people into property ownership. Housing Minister Megan Woods today announced the first two providers - Housing Foundation in Auckland and Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust - under the $400 million fund which will help low to median income households onto the property ladder. She said more providers in other centres will be named soon. “The fund will focus on areas where housing affordability is mo...

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