seeking advice from a range of stakeholders, including community groups, as it sought to reform New Zealand's state housing and planning system which was affecting New Zealand's ability to build for a growing country and economy," the statement said.

"The government has always acknowledged housing is a challenge and has been working hard to increase supply.

"That work has been underway for a number of years and led to a comprehensive overhaul of New Zealand's planning systems, the social housing sector, and the launch of a large scale government building programme."

Auckland has become one of the most expensive cities in the world to buy a house, with the international Demographia survey earlier this year ranking the city's housing market the fourth least affordable in the world.

Emergency housing providers have reportedto ensuring the safety and security of all who live and visit the city.

They can support the many public safety activities and efforts of the City of Newark's fire and emergency services. Residents who have planned and practiced an escape plan are more prepared and, therefore, more likely to survive a fire.

Although Fire Prevention Week ended on October 10, Newark Fire Department reminds everyone of the importance of simple actions we should take to stay away from and prevent fire all year-round.