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Thursday, 13 May 2021, 1:53 pm
The New Zealand Union of Students Associations is
disappointed that the Education and Workforce Select
Committee’s Report on Student Accommodation released today
does not address many of the concerns raised by students
throughout the inquiry. While the Select Committee
does support the new proposed Code of Learner Wellbeing and
Safety, it does not challenge the status quo of students
being treated as cash cows by accommodation providers. says
National President Andrew Lessells.
“The Committee
missed a huge opportunity to protect students in halls by
giving them rights under the Residential Tenancies Act
(RTA). Students currently have differing rights depending on