“House sales to first home buyers have collapsed as a direct result of the Government’s failed housing policies, and now they are offering up a sticking plaster. Read more on Scoop here.
The debate’s topic “Market forces or bold policy? Achieving affordable quality housing in Auckland” will allow voters to hear representatives from five of the main political parties outline their plans to address the Supercity’s on-going housing issues. Read more on...
No housing crisis – Dr Nick Smith ‘..it is significantly better than what it was in 2008, and that’s because this government's actually had interest rates that were 11%, a lot better, and actually house prices have gone up far less, about 25% under this government as...
“This new package will help about 90,000 lower and middle income first home buyers over the next five years. It will ensure more New Zealanders are able to attain the dream of owning their own home, giving families greater security and building stronger communities,”...
The Otautahi Community Housing Trust was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in 2016. Its formation reflects the wish of the Christchurch City Council (CCC) to move to a more financially sustainable model for its social housing portfolio, to improve the quality of its...
“There is a real contradiction in government support and our members’ experience,” says Trevor. Work and Income’s Special Needs Grants for food have decreased by 28% from December 2009 to December 2015, but the demand for food parcels has skyrocketed. Housing...
CHA have two areas of concern in the bill, these relate to: 1. changes to the number of members a society must have to register an incorporated society 2. the number of days to appeal decisions to the High Court. You can read the submission here: CHA submission Inc...
CHA strongly support revision to the bill so that it activates a performance-based standard, for example, requiring properties to be able to achieve the World Health Organisation recommended interior temperature of 18C year-around (and 21C in certain circumstances)....
From there they would assess their needs for the next three months, including what services and support was currently available and what other support was needed. In a statement from the steering group it said they would look into an opportunity to present to Tauranga...