Lydia is an Assistant Research Fellow and has a background in political studies. She is interested in how housing can be provided in Aotearoa New Zealand in a way that is equitable and supports both people and the environment. Lydia is particularly interested in the financialisation of housing, inequalities in homeownership and the housing economy, and how to build a sustainable and inclusive housing future.

Key publications

  1. Housing Tenure and Subjective Wellbeing: The Importance of Public Housing.
    Applied Research in Quality of Life,
  2. Micro-geography and public housing tenant wellbeing
    Motu Working Paper 23-08. Motu Economic and Public Policy Research. Wellington, New Zealand.