This Government was elected to make housing affordable. Over three years later, the median house price has risen astronomically. Reports show not only that housing in New Zealand is unaffordable by international standards and getting worse, but also the reason why. We are not building enough homes. This shortage and price inflation had to filter through to the rental market, and it has. The Government's policy is to impose higher standards on rentals. So another well-intended policy has pushed rents up and led to an even greater shortage of houses available for families to rent, as landlords sell up. This affects students struggling to find affordable accommodation at this time of year, and young professionals and families who were struggling before and are struggling even more now.