The housing crisis was one of the main issues tackled by candidates at the Community Action Network candidate meeting. Five candidates for the Nelson electorate have tried to build their way into voters’ hearts by outlining their solutions to housing problems facing buyers and renters in the region. READ MORE:* Close to Home: Ownership out of reach for many in Nelson-Tasman region* Close to Home: Four Nelson candidates outline what they would do about the housing crisis if elected* New state houses for Richmond as waiting lists reach record highsBRADEN FASTIER/Stuff Housing was one of the key issues raised with Nelson electorate candidates on Wednesday. MARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFF Nelson candidates Nick Smith, left, Mathew Pottinger, Rachel Boyack, Sue Grey and Aaron Stallard prepare to answer questions at the election forum, organised by Community Action Nelson. The government needed to partner with the community housing sector to grow the stock of quality homes.

Source: Stuff September 16, 2020 05:26 UTC