Airbnb popularity growing but landlords still have choicesSIMON O'CONNOR/Fairfax NZ The Holden's find letting their spare room as an Airbnb provided flexibilty and security. In larger centres the website is affecting rental property stocks, as landlords turn their homes over to Airbnb management groups to make better money. SIMON O'CONNOR/Fairfax NZ New Plymouth couple Joe, left, and Cherry Holden let their spare room on Airbnb instead of using as a long term rental. READ MORE:* Airbnb boom: 20,000 and counting in New Zealand* Wellington's rental squeeze could worsen as homeowners choose Airbnb over renting* Call for crack down on short term rental sites like Airbnb"People are getting on the Airbnb bandwagon," he said. She said she had both short term and long term guests.

Source: Stuff April 21, 2017 05:26 UTC