STRATEGIC PAPER #114 - THE TAITOKERAU HOMELESSNESS REPORT - PART 2

Market Innovation Over State Reliance

While Part 1 focussed on fixing government policy and funding control, Part 2 looks at the power of the market. We can dramatically lower housing costs without forcing developers and businesses to take a loss. By changing how we build and what we build with, the private sector can unlock a massive, untapped market of low-to-middle-income buyers, turning a crisis into a sustainable business opportunity.

1. Sustainable Local Materials: The Hempcrete Advantage

Using standard building materials imported from long distances is expensive and vulnerable to supply chain issues. The solution lies in local, sustainable alternatives like hempcrete (a mix of hemp shiv and lime).