Our Mission

TenantSupport.org.nz exists to make renting in Aotearoa fair, safe, and transparent for every tenant. Our mission is to provide clear, practical information that empowers renters to understand their rights, navigate challenges, and advocate for themselves with confidence.

We believe every tenant deserves:

1. A warm, dry, healthy home

Housing is a basic human need. We support tenants by providing tools, guides, and information that help ensure homes meet Healthy Homes Standards and remain safe to live in.

2. Fair treatment and respect

Tenants should be treated with dignity. We promote clear communication, lawful processes, and accountability for both tenants and landlords.

3. Access to accurate, plain‑English information

Tenancy law can be confusing. Our goal is to translate complex rules into simple, practical guidance that anyone can understand and use.

4. Support during disputes and challenges

When things go wrong, tenants need reliable information fast. We provide step‑by‑step guides, templates, and checklists to help renters take the right actions at the right time.

5. A community that stands together

TenantSupport.org.nz is built on the belief that informed tenants strengthen the entire renting community. By sharing knowledge, we help protect each other.

Our Commitment

We will continue to expand our resources, improve our guides, and advocate for a rental environment where tenants feel secure, informed, and supported.

TenantSupport.org.nz — Empowering renters across Aotearoa.



Your Koha helps keep our tenancy advocacy service
free for tenants across Aotearoa.

Tenant Support Group is New Zealand’s largest tenant‑only support community and the country’s most complete tenancy rights resource. Every day, renters rely on our Facebook group and this website for accurate guides, template letters, advocacy support, and clear explanations of their legal rights.

This mahi is independent, unfunded, and kept online through the time and energy of volunteers. If this work has helped you, your koha directly keeps these guides updated, protects tenants facing unlawful behaviour, and ensures this platform stays free for everyone who needs it. Even a small contribution makes a real difference to the people who depend on this service.

 

Every contribution strengthens the kaupapa and supports renters facing challenges with landlords, agencies, or the rental system.

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