Housing Advice Centre

Housing Advice Centre Housing Advice Centre is a not for profit organisation that helps you navigate your housing journey.

25/09/2026

If your phone has no data - Zero Data
Zero Data is an innovative technology that provides free access to essential online information and services.

Through the zero.govt.nz portal, people using mobile data on participating networks can access:

any website with .govt.nz in its address
sponsored non-government websites.
Zero Data Portal — zero.govt.nz(external link)

Non-government organisations’ websites can be added to Zero Data if a participating agency sponsors them.

Thanks to this initiative, most New Zealand schools and many non-government health organisations are now available through Zero Data.

How to access Zero Data
Turn on your mobile data
Visit zero.govt.nz(external link)
Pick a website to visit.
You’ll know you’re on Zero Data, and not being charged for data, when you see this banner across the top of the website:

Figure 1: Zero Data banner
Screenshot of Zero Data banner on a mobile device

20/05/2026

Don't lose your email login coz you're going to need it to get the bond refund.
Tenancy Services are going digital with bonds being managed online.

Tenancy Services website says: There are 2 ways to apply for a bond refund:

landlords can use their property management software (PMS), or
landlords and tenants can complete the ‘Bond refund’ form and email or post it to Tenancy Services.
Tenants should talk to their landlords about the best way to apply for a bond refund.

But they also say:
From June 2026, Bond Hub will be able to manage bond refunds and changes of tenant online. This means no more paper forms and a faster, more transparent way to manage bonds.

When you become involved with a bond refund, things might look a little different – but the process will be simpler and easier to track.

30/03/2026

Ready to Rent
Free two-day course (10am - 2pm)
- Get tools and skills to help you find a rental
- Learn about tenant’s rights and responsibilities
- Tips to better manage money
- How MSD (Work & Income) and Kainga Ora support you into housing or work.
- How to keep your house warm and dry
- Fire safety
- Tips for interviews with landlords or property managers

The certificate from this course (awarded if you complete both days) can be added to any rental application.

Lunch and morning tea provided
Wednesday and Thursday 22 to 23 April 2026
10am start 2pm finish (please arrive 9.45)

Register with Housing Advice Centre (limited places)
info@housing advice.org.nz
Phone 06 358 4875 or text 022 5056742 Or Leave a message
(Our hours are 10 to 3 Monday to Friday)

Address

77 King Street
Palmerston North

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+64224093069

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