Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

02/04/2026

10/02/2026

We’ve released our latest dashboard that provides a monthly summary about the delivery of social and Māori housing.

It provides a regional breakdown of how the delivery of homes is progressing through three funding pathways.

See this month’s dashboard on our website: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/social-housing-provider-delivery-dashboard-for-january-2026-released

09/02/2026

We’ve released a document to provide key information before applications open for funding through the new flexible fund on 27 February 2026.

The document explains the funding available, the application process, key dates and how proposals will be assessed. It also recaps the flexible fund objectives, purchasing intentions, delivery approach and housing solutions.

Find the document on GETS: https://www.gets.govt.nz/HUD/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=33434881

02/02/2026

In November 2025 we welcomed two interns through the Tupu Tai Pasifika Public Sector Internship Programme. Jett Fa'amalepe and Iosefa Ulugia-Pua spent the past few months with our Māori housing policy team, contributing directly to research that will inform future mahi.

Jett and Iosefa wrapped up their internships last week, completing substantial pieces of research that deepen our understanding of Māori experiences in the housing system. Their work will help inform content for our upcoming briefing to the incoming minister (BIM) and contribute to wider policy thinking across the organisation.

Read the full summary of their time with us on our website: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/celebrating-our-202425-tupu-tai-interns

18/12/2025

The homelessness insights report looks at how homelessness is changing across Aotearoa New Zealand. The latest report highlights the ongoing challenge of homelessness.

Read the full homelessness insights report, including more details and data for different areas, at the link below.

www.hud.govt.nz/documents/homelessness-insights-report-september-2025

26/11/2025

We want to hear your views about the proposed changes to replace development contributions with a development levies system.

Alongside the Department of Internal Affairs, we’re seeking your feedback about the proposed development levies system.

Consultation is open now and runs through to February 2026.

You can read the consultation document and provide feedback through the Department of Internal Affairs website.

The Minister of Housing and the Minister of Local Government have announced a suite of reforms aimed at improving how infrastructure is funded and financed to support housing and growth across New Zealand.

25/11/2025

The Government is making changes to how we fund and finance housing and urban development across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This includes changes to the Infrastructure Financing and Funding Act 2020 which will make it easier to use, improve its viability for a range of infrastructure projects, and simplify the levy development process.

These changes are part of Pillar 2 of Going for Housing Growth.

Read more about the proposed changes: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/improving-infrastructure-funding-and-finance-for-housing-and-urban-development

24/11/2025

Last week we released our housing investment plan, outlining how Budget 2025 funding will be directed to where housing is most needed.

There are nine locations for investment. The plan sets out what types of homes are needed in each location and the proposed approach to procurement, funding and delivery.

If you’re interested in partnering with us to deliver social housing or affordable rentals, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about the housing investment plan, visit our website: www.hud.govt.nz/our-work/housing-investment-system.

20/11/2025

We’ve released the latest Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD) today, replacing the 2021 version and setting out a 30-year vision for transforming our housing and urban system so that everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand lives in a home and within a community that meets their needs and aspirations.

The updated GPS-HUD aims to create a healthy, prosperous and well-housed country – recognising that housing and urban development are crucial for growing the economy and helping New Zealanders thrive.

Read more on our website: www.hud.govt.nz/news/government-policy-statement-on-housing-and-urban-development-gps-hud-2025-released

30/10/2025

We’ve published our annual report for 2024/25. It provides an overview of what we’ve been working on over the last financial year, highlights our achievements and details our performance and financial information.

Some of our highlights include supporting the Government to achieve its priorities through programmes like Going for Housing Growth, our new residential development underwrite and our continued support in delivering new social housing and role in supporting the turnaround plan for Kāinga Ora.

Read more about what we’ve been up to here: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/te-tuapapa-kura-kainga-ministry-of-housing-and-urban-development-annual-report-for-202425

29/10/2025

From 1 December 2025, it will be easier for tenants to keep pets, with the following changes taking effect.

* Landlords will be able to charge a pet bond of up to two weeks’ rent (in addition to the general bond).
* Tenants will need written consent from their landlord to keep a pet, and landlords will only be able refuse on reasonable grounds.
* If tenants already have a pet and permission, or the tenancy agreement allows pets (or is silent on pets), they won’t need new consent or a pet bond.

Disability assist dogs are always allowed and don’t require a pet bond.

These changes aim to strike a fair balance – helping more Kiwis enjoy the companionship of pets, while protecting property owners.

Visit our website for more details: https://www.hud.govt.nz/our-work/residential-tenancies-amendment-act-2024

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