Social housing agency doubles tenant’s rent

Update: 2025-11-25

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A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants' rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially agreed to, citing "financial pressures". Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann.

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Social housing agency doubles tenant’s rent

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Social housing agency doubles tenant’s rent

Social housing agency doubles tenant’s rent