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Living in a Housing New Zealand home - overview


If you are a Housing New Zealand tenant, this section is for you. It covers things like how rent is paid, what to do if your house needs maintenance, and what sort of pets you can have in your home. There's also information on how to enter the ever popular Garden Awards.

If you have any questions about your home, please contact your tenancy manager or call Housing Assistance anytime on 0800 801 601.

A garden of colour and joy

Heather Smith

The sight of blue and yellow viola and pansies fluttering in the spring breeze brings joy to the heart and a smile to the face of 81-year-old tenant Heather Smith.

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Homes now warmer and drier

New Plymouth tenant Sally Falaniko says it's great at home now that the ceiling and floor have been insulated, and draught stops fitted. Her four kids are happy, warm and sleeping a lot better.

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Information pack for landlords

The Department of Building and Housing has produced a new information pack for landlords on CD-Rom. The disc gives landlords important advice and information on managing properties effectively and giving tenants value for money.

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