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Non-Violence:

Vested private interests that seek to maintain control of housing should be mitigated by the government through legislation and engagement to neutralise the power imbalance. No one should be forced to move out of their home without a suitable alternative being provided.

Decommodification:

Housing should be seen as a fundamental human need and right, not something that is traded for capital gains and profits that serve to perpetuate inequality. Basically, houses should be homes.

Housing security:

People should be able to live in their home or community for as long as they wish, regardless of ownership. Having generations of family/whānau living together contributes to stable and healthy communities.

Housing for disabled people:

Disabled people have the right to live in accessible housing both wherever and with whomever they choose to live with.