Last week I met an adoring father to a bubbly, beautiful one-year-old girl. He'd love to give her a sibling to share a bond with and grow with. But he and his wife had to make that hard call to stop at one child. Most of their weekly income goes on rent and they couldn't afford to save any money for a house to provide stability for their little girl with a second child to feed and clothe. Every rental price increase makes it harder for a person making a plan to leave an abusive or threatening relationship. Higher rents make it harder to get out safely with the kids and find an affordable long-term rental on one income. New Zealanders shouldn't be forced to choose between their safety, the wellbeing of their children, or children at all, just to put a roof over their heads.