National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett says she is surprised to hear of a lack of housing in Whanganui and how it is affecting those at the bottom.
Bennett was in Whanganui on Monday as part of a visit to the electorate and spend some time talking to local business and industry leaders.
About 20 people attended the session with Bennett and Whanganui MP Harete Hipango at Bayleys Whanganui.
Concerns around both central and local government issues were raised with some in attendance saying it was often hard to build apartments in or on top of heritage buildings, while another highlighted the lack of available houses and a drop in the market.
Housing was one of the topics Bennett took note of.