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Our submission on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill

February 17, 2016 —

Today Renters United made our oral submission to the Social Services Select Committee. Here are the key points we made... More →

November 24, 2015 —

On Saturday, some of our members joined Wellington’s Hikoi for Homes – photos here. Robert Whitaker spoke to the crowd at Civic Square... More →

September 7, 2015 —

By Rachael Soster-Smith Since I left my Dunedin hall of residence in 1999, I’ve done what many renters do –... More →

September 7, 2015 —

by Glen I moved into my house in April 2013. It is a two bedroom house and I pay $360 a... More →

August 25, 2015 —

by Max Rashbrooke Out of control housing costs is one of the things (though far from the only thing) that... More →

May 24, 2015 —

By Kayla Healey This is my open letter to everybody who has found themselves living in an unsafe home. You... More →

May 24, 2015 —

by Dr Sarah Bierre Security of tenure is having the right to choose to stay or leave the house you... More →

May 24, 2015 —

Last month, a group of Wellington renters got together to launch an idea and an organisation. The idea is simple:... More →