Salvation Army Supports Māori Housing Unit

The Salvation Army supports the appointment of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta as new Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) and the establishment of the unit as an valuable step to addressing the housing crisis. Salvation Army Social Policy and...

New home ownership trials underway to help whānau

“It’s critical that we try other ways of getting more Māori into home ownership. Only 43 per cent of Māori own a home compared to 63 per cent of the general population,” says Michelle Hippolite. “I am pleased to announce that Te Puni Kōkiri is working with five groups...

New Minister and Unit for Māori housing

The Unit is being established within the new Ministry for Housing and Urban Development. Phil Twyford said the Māori home ownership rate is only 43 per cent compared to 63% for the general population, Māori make up 36 per cent of public housing tenants yet comprise...

Martin Cole appointed new Chief Executive of Comcare Trust

Comcare Trust is known in Christchurch as an innovative organisation that takes a practical approach to mental health and addiction, developing new services and doing what is necessary to assist people to overcome the barriers to independence and move forward. Comcare...