Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: We know the public housing build in previous years has not kept pace with population growth leading to rent rises, housing shortages, and deprivation. While public housing will continue to be delivered across the country, there is a particular focus on Northland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Palmerston North, and Whanganui. These new houses will make a big difference in those communities that are seeing significant housing needs.