Photo: Getty ImagesThe waiting list for assistance from the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust is continuing to grow despite Covid-19 finally bringing rocketing rental prices back to earth. A year ago the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust had some good news - its waiting list was finally decreasing after climbing to over 600 families in need of affordable housing. Before Covid-19, the waiting list was holding steady at 591 households. The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust has secured 50 high-density apartments in Frankton and construction is underway on six homes in Wānaka. Scott said the trust had about 300 properties in its pipeline, which would bring some relief to the waiting list.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 24, 2020 22:30 UTC