Tailored and flexible

“How will the new funding work for CHPs.We’ve asked the community housing sector to move in new directions since the decision to open up IRRS and I know that kind of change can be unnerving. Here’s how I see the flexibility MSD now have in place for CHPs buying...

Accessible Properties opens new homes in Christchurch

The organisation aims to provide quality housing to people with disabilities or on low incomes. The new homes include a mixture of one and two bedroom properties and are accessible. Features include being single story with wide hallways and fully accessible bathrooms....

MSD admits shortage of emergency housing

When asked is there a national shortage of emergency housing MSD admitted there was and that there is a review underway. Hear the discussion on Radio New Zealand here.

Improving fire safety requirements for supported housing

The project is one of 14 in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Fire Programme, which was launched in July 2015 and involves working in partnership with all in the sector to improve the effectiveness of the fire regulations. Each of the programme’s...