Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance) on behalf of the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Since the 2020 lockdown, the Government has made a number of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in order to better support renters. This includes limiting rent rises to once a year. This came into force in August, after the previous lockdown. If a tenant thinks that their rent is too expensive and not in line with market rent, then they should go to the Tenancy Tribunal to request a rent reduction. The Tenancy Tribunal is continuing to operate and is hearing matters by phone, rather than adjourn as it did last lockdown. Anyone who has had a reduction in income due to COVID-19 or is struggling to pay their rent or other housing costs should contact Work and Income to seek what support is available.