Flatting Today

Our most recent show was talking about International Tenants Day and its theme of youth housing. Including our plans for the day and some options for youth experiencing homelessness.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

An introduction to the new Tenants' Union Coordinator Tim with a bit of what brought him into the role and housing experiences. With a little chat about housing as a human right in the context of some of the broader housing and tenure systems of Aotearoa.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Spoke about the Registration of Boarding House Owners Amendment for the Residential Tenancies Act. What the amendments seek to do and some suggestions on further developing them to improve renters' rights.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Daniel talks about the cold student flats in Otago including with how the Healthy Homes Standards can fall short in these sorts of circumstances and how it is a bad idea to force students to live in these substandard conditions as it harms their learning and broader future development.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

*The second half of the interview*

The team are joined by Georgie Dansey and Tangi Utikere from the Labour Party for a wide-ranging conversation about rainbow representation, advocacy and politics in Aotearoa. They discuss the role of rainbow voices in Parliament, the impact of proposed gender definition legislation, access to gender-affirming healthcare, the importance of community-led activism, and how young people and allies can help shape a more inclusive future. The kōrero also touches on coming out, union roots, political participation, and a few lighter moments along the way.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

*The first half of the interview*

The team are joined by Georgie Dansey and Tangi Utikere from the Labour Party for a wide-ranging conversation about rainbow representation, advocacy and politics in Aotearoa. They discuss the role of rainbow voices in Parliament, the impact of proposed gender definition legislation, access to gender-affirming healthcare, the importance of community-led activism, and how young people and allies can help shape a more inclusive future. The kōrero also touches on coming out, union roots, political participation, and a few lighter moments along the way.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Cam and Daniel discuss the Summary Offences Move-On Orders Amendment Bill and its potential impact on people who are rough sleeping, begging, or living in vulnerable housing situations. They unpack the proposed police powers, the penalties for failing to comply with move-on orders, and the concern that the bill could criminalise homelessness rather than address its causes. The conversation also explores the difference between public disorder and poverty, the risks of displacing people from support services, and why housing-first approaches may offer more practical and humane solutions. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

Cam and Daniel from the Tenants Union discuss housing issues in Aotearoa, focusing on the government’s budget changes and their impact on social housing tenants. The episode examines the increase in rent contributions, challenges in the private rental market, effects on local economies, and the importance of housing as a human right, while offering practical insights for tenants.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

Cam and Daniel from Tenants Union discuss what it means for renters (and the wider market) as “mum and dad” property investors start selling up. They unpack why property has been treated as the default Kiwi investment, how falling values and rising costs change the maths, and what investor exits could mean for house prices, rents, inequality, and the future of landlordship—from small private owners to large-scale portfolio landlords.

Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.