Wellington council extends eligibility criteria for affordable housing

Wellington council extends eligibility criteria for affordable housing
Housing affordability is a major issue for businesses in Wellington and their ability to attract and retain staff. (Image: Getty)
Oliver Lewis
A public-private sector partnership to deliver affordable housing in Wellington has extended its eligibility criteria. Rents in the capital are among the most expensive in the country, overtaking Auckland and restricting the ability of lower and middle income earners to live in the central city. Under former mayor Justin Lester, the Wellington city council helped develop the Te Kāinga programme, partnering with private developers to deliver affordable rental apartments. Developers are responsible for building development and main...

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