Ōtaki Public Housing Group has come together from a shared concern for the lack of public housing for people in our area. We believe this is a key election issue and want to raise public awareness and political commitment for more public housing. Our vision is "All whānau have decent housing because housing is a right and housing changes lives".
It is fundamental to Catholic Social Teaching where a home is more than physical shelter; it is the foundation where a person's deepest identity is formed and family life flourishes. It is essential for human dignity and family life, that both society and the state ensure equitable access to shelter for everyone.
Ōtaki Public Housing Group has set up an online petition to make this an election issue calling all political parties to commit to:
- Build enough public housing in Kapiti starting with Ōtaki.
- Support community and iwi-led housing solutions.
- Treat decent homes as essential infrastructure.
- Commit to long-term, cross-party solutions.
Please consider signing the petition – follow the link https://www.publichousingfutures.com/otaki?hl=en-NZ
More information can be found on the petition page and in an article titled “A housing system that is failing Kāpiti whānau” in Otaki Today (14th Apr 2026) by Tara D’Souza.