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Accommodation

Resources to help you understand your accommodation rights, and your options.

Rent, Buy, or Own
Information about renting a property from Housing New Zealand, as well as the range of home loans and home ownership services they offer.

Provided by Housing New Zealand Corporation, a Crown agency that provides housing services for people in need. It is also the Government's principal advisor on housing.

Things to Know When Renting a Place to Live
Information on starting a tenancy, state housing, and settling tenancy disputes.

Provided by www.GOVT.nz, a website helping you find information and services provided by New Zealand government organisations, your local council and some community organisations. Managed and maintained by the State Services Commission, a New Zealand government department.

Information for Tenants
What to do when you’re renting (including at the start of a tenancy), tenancy information, tenant and landlord rights and obligations, renting and you, and tips for hassle-free flatting.

Provided by Department of Building and Housing, a Government department offering a range of building and housing related information and advice, including assistance with dispute resolution.

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