Housing options for our communities during COVID-19 recovery. 

Local support 

Real estate options

• Ross Watson Real Estate 06 344 2539
• Landlord’S Link 06 347 2602
• The Rent Centre 06 345 0803
• Ray White Real Estate 06 347 7777
• Harcourts 06 349 0883
• Property Brokers (note their rental office hours are 11am to 3pm) 06 345 7548
• The Property Place 0800 757 573

Other long-term options to try 

Please note these (these are not emergency housing, nor are they recommendations – they are options you may choose to take if you’ve exhausted all other avenues). 

• Acacia Park Residential Accommodation 06 3439093
• Just Cabins (moving a cabin onto a property if able to) 0800 587 822
• Purnell House 06 347 8333
• Bignell Street Units and Caravan Park 0800 244 635

Short-term options

Please note these are not for emergency or transitional housing, but are reasonably priced. 

• Braemar House (women and/or women with children) 06 348 2301
• Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park 06 344 2227
• Wiritoa Motel 06 345 0555
• Anndion Lodge 0800 343 056
• Tamara Lodge (women and/or women with children) (06) 347 6300

Short-term options for men 

• Wanganui Housing Trust (must be referred to this provider by EH CM)
• College House – Matt 021 852 100

Long-term options for seniors

• Pensioner Flats Whanganui District Council provides quality housing for older people with low to moderate financial means. over 65+ years 06 349 0001 whanganui.govt.nz/Community-Culture/Housing 

Websites for long-term rentals

• realestate.co.nz
• TradeMe
• Facebook Rentals in Whanganui 

National support 

MBIE Temporary Accommodation Service

For people who need support to find short term temporary accommodation due to COVID-19 please call MBIE’s Temporary Accommodation Service on 0508 754 163 to register.