The Salvation Army has decided against buying state homes off the Government, a blow the Labour Party says is “hugely embarrassing”. The decision came after a study to test its capacity to become a major social housing landlord. Prime Minister John Key...
The aim of this Service is to provide a stable and safe living environment for up to 20 young people (at any one time) for the duration of their need to assist that young person towards independent living and to reduce demand on the Social Housing Register. The...
“The government is recognising the housing pressures that exist in Christchurch. Rents have increased 47% following the earthquakes and intervention through increasing the supply of housing, including emergency, transitional housing, is an immediate and ongoing...
“The earthquakes and subsequent housing shortage have left some people living in desperate circumstances. Doing nothing is not an option, and this innovative solution will support some of Christchurch’s most vulnerable people and families,” says Mrs Bennett. Read the...
