Articles tagged with Residential
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New Pet-Friendly Rental Laws Enhacted for Tenants and Landlords
29 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1139 viewsStarting from December 1, 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will provide tenants with pets more rental property options, as announced by Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. The new policy introduces a pet bond system allowing landlords and tenants to lodge, top-up, or refund pet bonds, aiming to facilitate pet-friendly rentals and benefit both tenants and landlords. The reforms emphasize the importance of fairness, trust, and supporting a well-functioning rental property market, with a focus on practical solutions that cater to the needs of renters and property owners alike.
Tags: Government Residential Tenancies Act Housing Minister Chris Bishop Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka tenants landlords pet bonds system rental marketEmpowering Aucklanders: Future Growth Decisions in Hands of Locals
16 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1116 viewsThe Government, through RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, supports Auckland Council's request to withdraw controversial Plan Change 78 to allow for more local decision-making on growth and housing. This move will give Aucklanders greater choice and input on future development, particularly around key stations benefiting from the City Rail Link project. The process includes a submission period from November to December, followed by hearings before an Independent Hearings Panel, aiming for an 18-month timeframe to provide certainty and address delays in decision-making for Auckland's growth and housing options.
Tags: Aucklanders RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop Auckland Council Plan Change 78 Medium Density Residential Standards City Rail Link housing growth Independent Hearings Panel Mayor Brown Auckland's growth.Boosting Professionalisation in Residential Workforce for Safer Care Environments: Minister for Children Announces $41 Million Investment
02 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1952 viewsMinister for Children Karen Chhour has announced that the residential workforce is being boosted by an investment in their professionalisation. Secure residences provide care for children and young people, placed there for either care and protection or youth justice reasons. They often have complex needs and can be highly vulnerable.
Tags: Minister for Children Karen Chhour residential workforce professionalisation children young people