Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 1

Nov 8, 2022 | Research

Livingston and Associates Ltd. have been conducting research funded by the Building Research Levy on the opportunity of alternative housing tenures for New Zealand. Research Update 1 titled “What’s Happened in the Intermediate Housing Market” examines spatial and temporal patterns of New Zealand’s intermediate market. Livingston and Ltd. found a trend of decreasing affordability and homeownership rates in the intermediate market. The research update can be found here: Research Update 1 – Intermediate housing market

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Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 6 System Analysis

Mar 24, 2023 | Research

System Analysis Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working on a research project investigating the enablers and...

CHA’s submission on the Regulation of Methamphetamine Contamination in Residential Housing

Mar 15, 2023 | Submissions

CHA drafted a submission on Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development's Regulation of Methamphetamine Contamination in Residential Housing. Our submission reflected the feedback from providers following a webinar on 22/03/23. Read the full...

CHA’s Submission on the RBNZ Risk Weighting

Mar 6, 2023 | Submissions

CHA delivered this submission to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in response to their consultation on Risk Weights. We have urged the Reserve Bank to work with banks and financial institutions to recognise lending to registered Community Housing Providers as a...

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Monte Cecilia Case Study: Mind-shift essential in re-setting New Zealand’s housing system

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CORT – another example of community housing in your community

Jul 9, 2020 | Case Studies

CORT CEO Peter Jeffries and tenant Carla Vauvale Forty-three families, who had been on the housing emergency waiting list, are moving into new rental properties this December. These homes were built by non-profit group CORT Community Housing in Papakura, Auckland....

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Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa backs Retirement Commission’s call for affordable housing, calls for Inclusionary Housing to be included in RMA reforms

Nov 29, 2022 | Media Releases

The report from the Retirement Commissioner today highlights the importance of using the current RMA reforms to provide a nationally-agreed framework for inclusionary housing says Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa CEO Vic Crockford. The Retirement...

Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa welcomes new housing regulations and looks forward to providing further input

Nov 22, 2022 | Media Releases

Today’s announcements from Minister of Housing Dr Megan Woods is a welcome progression on these important measures that Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) has been providing input on for many years. The measures, which include regulation of residential property...

New Development Another Sign That Community Housing Sector Is A Critical Piece To Solving The Housing Puzzle

Oct 7, 2022 | Media Releases

Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive Vic Crockford wants to applaud CORT Community Housing as it celebrates the opening of the first development of its pipeline of 104 decent, affordable homes in Auckland. “This new housing development, built in partnership with...

Community Housing Aotearoa welcomes further detail on Affordable Housing Fund

Jul 20, 2022 | Media Releases

Community Housing Aotearoa welcomes the announcement of the Affordable Housing Fund, which will provide much needed capital grants to community housing providers. Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive, Vic Crockford says that we need to double down on our efforts...

Organisations Combine To Implore Government To MindTheGap To Help Reduce Poverty

Jul 4, 2022 | Media Releases

A group of forty New Zealand unions, charities and community groups have joined together to implore Government to change legislation to address New Zealands gender and ethnic pay gaps immediately and help reduce poverty, including Community Housing Aotearoa. Click...

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Right At Home podcast – Episode 5: Using innovation to build a sustainable future for housing with Rohan Bush

Nov 9, 2022 | News

Vic Crockford is joined by Rohan Bush, Director of Building Sustainability, Innovation, and Standards at Kāinga Ora in our fifth podcast episode. Rohan is responsible for the standards to which Kāinga Ora order's public housing is built and for adopting more...

Right At Home podcast – Episode 4: Inclusionary Housing – an affordable housing planning tool

Oct 4, 2022 | News

The demand for housing has outstripped supply for many years in Aotearoa, New Zealand. While successive governments have attempted to address the housing shortage, it remains a significant challenge. Overseas and local experience has taught us that opening up land for...

Right At Home podcast – Episode 3: The Case for Universally Designed Housing with Disability Advocate Erin Gough (transcript included)

Sep 13, 2022 | News

(Click here for the transcript: EP- 3 The Case for Universally Designed Housing with Disability Advocate Erin Gough transcript) Access to a decent home is a human right. It’s one of the principles in the International Bill of Rights on the Rights of Persons with...

Right At Home podcast – Episode 2: Progressive home ownership: finding a solution to generation rent

Aug 8, 2022 | News

For many Kiwis, home ownership is out of reach, with the wealth gap between homeowners and everyone else continually getting bigger. But all is not lost. In this episode, we talk to two organisations at the forefront of keeping home ownership dreams alive through...

To solve our housing crisis, let’s learn from what’s already working

Jul 15, 2022 | News

Over the past five years, $1 billion has been spent on emergency housing grants. While the families accessing these grants have been kept off the streets, the lack of affordable housing remains a serious issue, writes Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive Vic...

Newsletters

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter March 20, 2023

Mar 21, 2023 | Newsletters

Workforce Development update, latest submissions, update on Conference 2023, webinar on housing for youth leaving care and the latest news. Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter March 20, 2023

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter March 6, 2023

Mar 8, 2023 | Newsletters

CHA Membership Renewals, severe weather event response update, update on Conference 2023: Registrations now open, webinar on housing for youth leaving care and latest news. Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter March 6, 2023

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter February 20, 2023

Feb 20, 2023 | Newsletters

CHA severe weather event response update, MBIE Building Performance information on flood events, Community Support Package details, Conference 2023: Registrations now open, Round two of the Affordable Rental Pathway opens, Sector Call on the Draft Methamphetamine...

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter February 7, 2023

Feb 7, 2023 | Newsletters

CHA Flood response update, Community Housing Sector wants funding and policy certainty, Round two of the Affordable Rental Pathway opens on 27 February 2023, Community Housing Aotearoa | Sector Call on the Draft Methamphetamine Regulations, National Māori Housing...

Community Housing Aotearoa newsletter – January 25, 2023

Jan 26, 2023 | Newsletters

Welcome to our latest newsletter. We cover the latest staff news, including the arrival of our new CEO Paul Gilberd, give the latest CHA Conference update, plus highlight legislation changes. Community Housing Aotearoa newsletter – January 25, 2023

Submissions

CHA’s submission on the Regulation of Methamphetamine Contamination in Residential Housing

Mar 15, 2023 | Submissions

CHA’s Submission on the RBNZ Risk Weighting

Mar 6, 2023 | Submissions

CHA’s Submission on the Natural and Built Environment Bill

Feb 4, 2023 | Submissions

CHA has prepared a submission to the Environment Committee on the Spatial Planning Bill currently at the select committee stage at the time of writing. CHA has consistently advocated for Inclusionary Housing (IH) to be enabled through the RMA reforms. We discuss how...

CHA’s Submission on the Spatial Planning Bill

Feb 4, 2023 | Submissions

CHA’s Submission on the Charities Amendment Bill

Dec 9, 2022 | Submissions

CHA submitted to the Social Services and Community Committee on the Charities Amendment Bill. We supported a robust and fully inclusive review be done through an independent body to address underlying issues that our sector faces and ensure lasting charities. The...

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Community Housing Regulatory Authority – Board Minutes Article

May 2, 2022 | Legislation

Community Housing Regulatory Authority - Board Minutes Article

Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and Tenancy Management Community of Practice Summary

May 24, 2021 | Legislation

RTA COP May 2021 summary.pdf

Bright-line test proposed changes

Mar 23, 2021 | Legislation

Bright-line test proposed changes.pdf

Interest deductions on residential property income proposed changes

Mar 23, 2021 | Legislation

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RMA Replacement 10 February 2021 FINAL

Feb 10, 2021 | Legislation

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Reports

CHA 2022 Annual Report and Audited Accounts

Nov 2, 2022 | Reports

What a year for our Community Housing Aotearoa Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa team. Our Annual Report highlights our service delivery, including: - 16 submissions to central and local government. - 30 trainings and events delivered on topics ranging from public health...

CHA’s Methamphetamine Harm-Reduction Handbook

Oct 31, 2022 | Reports

CHA has developed a Methamphetamine Harm-Reduction Handbook - with consultation from the NZ Drug Foundation - with advice for providers, tenants, and policy-makers. This resource can be read below: Methamphetamine Harm-Reduction Handbook

Reducing the Risk of Being a Close Contact – CHA Guidance Document

Feb 28, 2022 | Reports

CHA has produced a guidance document for community housing providers, homeless service providers, and their staff for operating when Covid-19 is in the community. The guidance document suggests strategies for reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19 or being a close...

CHA 2021 Annual Report and Audited Accounts

Nov 25, 2021 | Reports

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Framework Guidelines on the right to a decent home in Aotearoa August 2021

Aug 13, 2021 | Reports

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Research

Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 6 System Analysis

Mar 24, 2023 | Research

Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 5 Māori Experience

Feb 20, 2023 | Research

Māori Experiences Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working on a research project investigating the enablers and...

Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 4

Feb 20, 2023 | Research

Alternative affordable housing tenure enablers and barriers in a NZ context. Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working...

Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 3

Nov 8, 2022 | Research

Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 2

Nov 8, 2022 | Research

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