Wakatipu High’s looking for someone who could accommodate on their land a student-built rental that’ll be let out to school staff. The 69sq m two-bedroom flat’s being built by 14 students in a new programme, TradeBase, supported by Breen Construction, Central Lakes Trust and other businesses. Beyond giving students valuable skills that could set them up for careers in the building industry, Wakatipu High principal Oded Nathan says it’s also addressing the affordable housing crisis by providing staff accommodation. As the granny flat’s under 70sq m, council building consent’s not required, either. Nathan’s asking if anyone keen to help out could contact him. He says rent payments in turn will go back to Wakatipu High School Foundation (WHSF) to support students. With the support of WHSF and the Roost Boost Teachers Fund, those staff could then also be helped into home ownership, he adds.…