Emergency housing in Whangarei at crisis levels

It has been a busy year for Te Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing and in the past two months the trust has received about 100 inquiries for accommodation. Usually it receives about 240 inquires over the entire year. The trust’s operations manager, Ange Tepania, said...

Abbeyfield appoint new Executive Officer

Commenting on the appointment Abbeyfield chairperson, Peter Smale, says: “As an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in value-led organisations, Susan offers Abbeyfield a strong set of competencies, a clear values orientation and commitment to...

Special housing areas announced for Nelson

“Nelson’s housing problems are not as acute as Auckland’s but we need to address supply, quality and the difficulties for first home buyers. The Government’s programme is to increase new home construction by facilitating faster planning and consenting, new tenancy...

700 bed housing complex announced in Cromwell

Central Otago Mayor Tony Lepper praised the vision and commitment of the developers, saying the plans would alleviate the critical shortage of seasonal worker accommodation and affordable rental accommodation in the district. The district council has agreed to sell...

Details of Auckland emergency housing funding announced

CHA member Emerge Aotearoa will provide 30 places for individuals or families, for a stay of up to 12 weeks. “This means we can house at least a further 120 people each year, including parents with children, on top of the emergency housing that is already available...