CathNews New Zealand

The Government has announced $377 million will be spent on converting some three-bedroom state houses into four or five bedroom properties, and building 500 two-bedroom homes.

The Monte Cecilia Housing Trust in South Auckland says the plans must be part of a long term approach.

It says the problem is much bigger than overcrowding in state houses, as many families can’t get a state house or afford private rentals.

Other Housing groups agree, saying the Government’s commitment to build or alter thousands of homes needs to be just the starting point for fixing the housing shortage.

Source

• Radio New Zealand
• Image: NewstalkZB

Additional reading

• Budget 2013: Housing plan 'too little, too late'
• Housing focus good but more is needed

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