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Manawatū Tenants' Union coordinator Ben Schmidt.
The objectives of the Manawatū Tenants' Union are:
  • To support the welfare of tenants of the Manawatū region
  • To advise, assist and generally support tenants in their dealings with landlords
  • To empower tenants to act in their own best interests in regard to their accommodation needs
  • To educate the community on the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords
  • To network with other government and community agencies

The Manawatū Tenants' Union is administered by a voluntary Board that is elected annually.  Our Coordinator is Ben Schmidt, a passionate and active advocate for tenants who was once MUSA President.  Supporting Ben is Daniel Ryland who has been with the Manawatū Tenants' Union for the past 5 years.

Our History
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Manawatū Tenants' Union coordinator from 1986 to 2018 Kevin Reilly.
The Manawatū Tenants' Union was incorporated in 1983 for the purpose of education, support, and advocacy for families and individuals with tenancy issues. The organisation in effect facilitates housing stability. The Manawatū Tenants' Union is a community development organisation with strong networks that include many social service providers, community development organisations, tertiary institutions, government agencies, housing providers, and individuals.  It has a well-documented and established history of delivering problem solving services to individuals and families experiencing tenancy difficulties. The assistance provided varies according to client group and individual/family needs. 

Annual Reports
Please click on the link below to access our annual reports