ISSUE
Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Labour’s Associate Housing spokesperson Poto Williams rolled out an issue that brings the Landlords under the hammer. It has been found that many landlords are not insulating their properties in order to avoid overcapitalisation of the cheap houses.
EECA reports suggest that only few landlords have used the generous taxpayers’ subsidies for retrofitting and it is high time to set minimum standards.
“Every child in New Zealand deserves to grow up in a warm, dry home. It’s disgraceful that in the 21st Century our kids are still suffering from serious health problems like rheumatic fever which can be caused by damp, cold homes.” added Mr Williams.
EECA statistics have shown that less than 14 per cent of the properties using insulation subsidies are rental properties and yet more than 50 percent of the uninsulated properties are rentals. This report further suggests that more people are prone to become the victim of health issues especially kids and old people.
“Labour will ensure that all rental properties are brought up to standard and landlords will have to install insulation and an efficient heating source,” says Poto Williams.
Research also states that for every dollar spent on retrofitting insulation and heating, a person will save $5 in public health spending.
Labour’s Associate Housing spokesperson Poto Williams rolled out an issue that brings the Landlords under the hammer. It has been found that many landlords are not insulating their properties in order to avoid overcapitalisation of the cheap houses.
EECA reports suggest that only few landlords...
Labour’s Associate Housing spokesperson Poto Williams rolled out an issue that brings the Landlords under the hammer. It has been found that many landlords are not insulating their properties in order to avoid overcapitalisation of the cheap houses.
EECA reports suggest that only few landlords have used the generous taxpayers’ subsidies for retrofitting and it is high time to set minimum standards.
“Every child in New Zealand deserves to grow up in a warm, dry home. It’s disgraceful that in the 21st Century our kids are still suffering from serious health problems like rheumatic fever which can be caused by damp, cold homes.” added Mr Williams.
EECA statistics have shown that less than 14 per cent of the properties using insulation subsidies are rental properties and yet more than 50 percent of the uninsulated properties are rentals. This report further suggests that more people are prone to become the victim of health issues especially kids and old people.
“Labour will ensure that all rental properties are brought up to standard and landlords will have to install insulation and an efficient heating source,” says Poto Williams.
Research also states that for every dollar spent on retrofitting insulation and heating, a person will save $5 in public health spending.
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