NZ First says it will get more private homes built for renters by letting landlords deduct mortgage interest costs from their taxes again. It wants to let KiwiSaver members use their savings above a certain level to pay down their mortgage. It also plans to develop a housing plan specifically for older New Zealanders who are renting, and says it will work to increase the Accommodation Supplement for SuperGold card holders.
“NZ First will get more private homes built for renters by reinstating interest tax deductibility.”
“NZ First will evaluate the utility of the Singaporean model where at a certain level of savings kiwis can apply savings above that level to downsizing their mortgage.”
“Develop a Seniors Housing plan to address the increasing number of Seniors in rental accommodation and requiring Accommodation Supplement support”
Summarised neutrally from NZ First’s own official policy (as at 2026-06-22) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Housing →
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