Photo: Getty ImagesA wāhine Māori in Christchurch says a prospective landlord told her he didn't want "her sort" in his house. "It's proving a bit difficult, but that's probably because I haven't gone through an agent. A spokesperson said human rights and tenancy laws both make it illegal for landlords to treat anyone differently on certain grounds. "The same law applies to both private landlords and rental agencies. People can also complain to Tenancy Services on 0800 TENANCY (0800 836262) www.tenancy.govt.nz.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 23, 2020 01:18 UTC