11/02/2026
*A Post from Whakahangahanga, our charitable trust arm*
What percentage of your income goes to rent? Is housing a home or just a business expense?
Here's something to think about: Affordable rent should be 30% or less of your income, as per the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet for many of us, housing costs consumes far more than that.
When did shelter become the biggest financial burden instead of a foundation for our stability?
Share your thoughts below 👇 We need these conversations to build better solutions.
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👍 If you're spending 30% or less of your income on housing costs
😢 If you're spending over 30% of your Income on housing costs
