Our strategic plan was discussed at our AGM on 16 October 2018 and adopted by members
CHA’s Strategic Plan as of 2018
CHA’s Privacy Policy and Procedures
CHA's Privacy Policy and Procedures
CHA’s Strategic Plan 2018
Recent documents
CHA’s Privacy Policy 2024
https://communityhousing.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHA-Privacy-Policy-and-Procedures-FINAL-1.pdf
Visionwest Social Supermarket opening today
Visionwest and Foodstuffs North Island partner to open Auckland’s First Social Supermarket
Annual Report
2021/22 CHA Annual Report
Strategic Plan
CHA’s 2022-2023 Strategic Workplan
Case Studies
Monte Cecilia Case Study: Mind-shift essential in re-setting New Zealand’s housing system
Case Study_Monte Cecilia_FINAL
Salvation Army Case Study
CHA_CaseStudy_Salvation Army.pdf
CORT – another example of community housing in your community
CORT CEO Peter Jeffries and tenant Carla Vauvale Forty-three families, who had been on the housing emergency waiting list, are moving into new rental properties this December. These homes were built by non-profit group CORT Community Housing in Papakura, Auckland....
Media Releases
Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa backs Retirement Commission’s call for affordable housing, calls for Inclusionary Housing to be included in RMA reforms
The report from the Retirement Commissioner today highlights the importance of using the current RMA reforms to provide a nationally-agreed framework for inclusionary housing says Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa CEO Vic Crockford. The Retirement...
Community Housing Aotearoa-Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa welcomes new housing regulations and looks forward to providing further input
Today’s announcements from Minister of Housing Dr Megan Woods is a welcome progression on these important measures that Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) has been providing input on for many years. The measures, which include regulation of residential property...
New Development Another Sign That Community Housing Sector Is A Critical Piece To Solving The Housing Puzzle
Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive Vic Crockford wants to applaud CORT Community Housing as it celebrates the opening of the first development of its pipeline of 104 decent, affordable homes in Auckland. “This new housing development, built in partnership with...
Community Housing Aotearoa welcomes further detail on Affordable Housing Fund
Community Housing Aotearoa welcomes the announcement of the Affordable Housing Fund, which will provide much needed capital grants to community housing providers. Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive, Vic Crockford says that we need to double down on our efforts...
Organisations Combine To Implore Government To MindTheGap To Help Reduce Poverty
A group of forty New Zealand unions, charities and community groups have joined together to implore Government to change legislation to address New Zealands gender and ethnic pay gaps immediately and help reduce poverty, including Community Housing Aotearoa. Click...
News
Did National really just simply sell off state houses? / The SpinOff
New Zealand has a massive deficit in state housing, but is that all National’s fault? Max Rashbrooke runs the numbers. It has become a truth universally acknowledged, at least on the left, that the last time National was in power, its only interest in state houses lay...
1000 new state homes in Auckland every year is a ‘stretch’, but doable
The country's builders and community housing providers say they are up to the task of fulfilling a rare moment of consensus by Labour, National and the Greens - all pledging to build 1000 state homes a year in Auckland if elected. National deputy leader Nicola Willis,...
Right At Home podcast – Episode 5: Using innovation to build a sustainable future for housing with Rohan Bush
Vic Crockford is joined by Rohan Bush, Director of Building Sustainability, Innovation, and Standards at Kāinga Ora in our fifth podcast episode. Rohan is responsible for the standards to which Kāinga Ora order's public housing is built and for adopting more...
Right At Home podcast – Episode 4: Inclusionary Housing – an affordable housing planning tool
The demand for housing has outstripped supply for many years in Aotearoa, New Zealand. While successive governments have attempted to address the housing shortage, it remains a significant challenge. Overseas and local experience has taught us that opening up land for...
Right At Home podcast – Episode 3: The Case for Universally Designed Housing with Disability Advocate Erin Gough (transcript included)
(Click here for the transcript: EP- 3 The Case for Universally Designed Housing with Disability Advocate Erin Gough transcript) Access to a decent home is a human right. It’s one of the principles in the International Bill of Rights on the Rights of Persons with...
Newsletters
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) – Monthly Newsletter 4 April 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) - Monthly Newsletter 4 April 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) – Monthly Newsletter 5 March 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) – Newsletter 5 March 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) – Monthly Newsletter 13 February 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) - Monthly Newsletter 13 February 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) – Monthly Newsletter 15 January 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter 15 January 2024
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter 12 December 2023
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter - 12 December 2023
Submissions
CHA’s Submission on RBNZ DTI & LVR Restrictions
CHA's Submission on the RBNZ's DTI & LVR Restriction
CHA, ACHPN & ATHPN’s Submission to Auckland Council Long-Term Plan 2024-2034
CHA, ACHPN & ATHPN - Submission to Auckland Council Long-Term Plan 2024-2034
CHA’S Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Housing – 2023
CHA'S Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Housing - 2023
CHA’s Submission on Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023-2024
Click here to view the submission.
CHA’s Submission on the Regulation of Methamphetamine Contamination in Residential Housing
CHA drafted a submission on Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development's Regulation of Methamphetamine Contamination in Residential Housing. Our submission reflected the feedback from providers following a webinar on 22/03/23. Read the full...
Legislation
Community Housing Regulatory Authority – Board Minutes Article
Community Housing Regulatory Authority - Board Minutes Article
Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and Tenancy Management Community of Practice Summary
RTA COP May 2021 summary.pdf
Bright-line test proposed changes
Bright-line test proposed changes.pdf
Interest deductions on residential property income proposed changes
Interest deductions on residential property income proposed changes.pdf
RMA Replacement 10 February 2021 FINAL
RMA Replacement 10 February 2021 FINAL.pdf
Reports
Affordable Housing: Enabling Territorial Authorities Act of 2008
Affordable Housing Enabling Territorial Authorities Act FINAL
Is there a place for affordable housing planning requirements in NZ?
IS THERE A PLACE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNNG REQUIREMENTS IN NEW ZEALAND - Final
CHA 2023 Annual Report and Audited Accounts
CHA_AnnualReport23_Digital
Audited CHA Consolidated Performance Report – 30 June 2023
Audited CHA Consolidated Performance Report - 30 June 2023
CHA 2022 Annual Report and Audited Accounts
What a year for our Community Housing Aotearoa Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa team. Our Annual Report highlights our service delivery, including: - 16 submissions to central and local government. - 30 trainings and events delivered on topics ranging from public health...
Research
Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 7 System Enablers
Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working on a research project investigating the enablers and barriers impacting on...
Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 6 System Analysis
System Analysis Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working on a research project investigating the enablers and...
Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 5 Māori Experience
Māori Experiences Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working on a research project investigating the enablers and...
Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 4 Enablers and Barriers for Affordable Housing
Alternative affordable housing tenure enablers and barriers in a NZ context. Livingston and Associates Ltd (in conjunction with Chris Glaudel from Community Housing Solutions, James Berghan from Otago University and Daniel Du Plessis from BRANZ) are currently working...
Alternative Housing Tenures – The Opportunity for New Zealand: Research Update 3 Renter Housing and Unmet Need
Livingston and Associates Ltd. have been conducting research funded by the Building Research Levy on the opportunity of alternative housing tenures for New Zealand. Research Update 3 titled "Renter Housing Need and Unmet Need" examines the number of households...
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