PHOTO: The National leader said what she wanted to do with the RMA involved “taking it out the back and shooting it”. Source: 1 NEWS
National wants to bring in a rent-to-own scheme to allow social housing tenants to buy their own homes, introduce a three-strike system for “anti-social behaviour” in social housing and force councils to permit more housing.
National leader Judith Collins said that home ownership was “an important part of our social fabric”.
“It helps give people financial security, helps families build roots in their communities and gives parents a valuable asset to pass on to their children.”
The plan is estimated by National to cost $480 million over five years.
National has promised frequently to repeal the RMA and it also wants to bring in a three-strike system “for anti-social behaviour in social housing and strategies to address methamphetamine use particularly when children are involved”, the policy states.
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