From housing trends and sector shifts to the stories behind the communities we manage, this is where Te Wawata Kāinga shares what we're seeing, learning, and thinking about tenancy, property management, and the future of Māori housing in Aotearoa.
For Tenants
Pet Consent and Pet Bonds: A Guide to Renting with Pets in New Zealand
For many renters, having a pet has never been simple. It has often meant fewer options, more uncertainty, and sometimes a difficult choice between a home and a much-loved animal that is already part of the household.From 1 December 2025, the rules around pets in rental homes changed under the Residential Tenancies Act. Tenants still need to ask befo...
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