No guarantee state houses stay in community hands
“Treasury are handling the sale process and have advised the Government that if a community housing provider ‘were to become financially distressed this could present risks to ongoing tenancies and fiscal risks to the Crown’. “These houses could end up in private...Lack of suitable housing for people with disabilities (originally published 23/1/15)
Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust chairwoman Bev James said the trust was approached on a regular basis by members of the public desperate for a place to live. “There is almost no rental accommodation that is suitable for mobility impaired people. The need...Government releases social housing Cabinet papers
The papers include 1) an Overview; 2) Initial steps and future state for purchasing social housing places for clients; and 3) Redevelopment of social housing and engagement with the community housing sector and iwi/Māori. CHA is still reviewing the content of the...Public engagement on Social Housing Reform Programme
The purpose of these meetings is to provide an overview of the reforms and to hold a constructive dialogue with the public and communities. The meetings commence Friday 13 February in Auckland. For dates and venues visit the Treasury website here.Habitat welcomes Government housing reforms
Habitat for Humanity Acting CEO Nic Greene says the Prime Minister’s announcement this week with more detail around the Government’s plan shows it remains committed to the housing discussion and engaging with community housing providers to find solutions to housing...New social housing development welcomed
Community of Refuge Trust’s (CORT) Mt Wellington development, built with a $3.2 million contribution from the Government’s Social Housing Fund, will see around 22 people on low-incomes supported into affordable and good quality housing. “Yesterday the Prime Minister...
CHA Draft Submission on the CHRA regulation changes
Feel free to copy as you wish from this draft (provided in word format) for your own submission. Alternatively, please email Scott at [email protected] if you wish CHA to specifically name your organization in support of the CHA submission. Draft...