Greens renew call for tougher tenancy laws

However, while the Greens re-committed to prioritising support for New Zealanders who rent, the most significant plank of their housing policy is a push for a rent-to-buy policy.

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says everyone should have a home that allows them to live in peace, put down roots and be part of a community.

“To make this a reality we plan to rebalance the housing market and provide affordable pathways to home ownership.”

That means the Greens are focused on a rent-to-buy scheme that will make home ownership a genuine choice for those least able to access it.