“Despite Mr Twyford’s big promises to build 100,000 houses over the next ten years, the moment he got into Government that target was slashed to 16,000 over the first three years and now he’s only going to achieve to half of that,” Mr Woodhouse says. “The Labour Party...
Ms Salesa attended the blessing of the final five homes in Maraenui’s Kelvin Place this morning. “This Housing New Zealand development is part of an overall response to address housing needs in Hawke’s Bay,” Ms Salesa says. “The 10 one-bedroom homes in the Kelvin...
Figures released today for the December 2017 quarter show the total number of people on the public housing waiting list rose 5 per cent to 7,725. The waiting list is now comprised of 6,182 households in need of a state house and a further 1,543 waiting to be...
The Housing First model is focussed is an internationally recognised approach to working with people who have been homeless for a long time. It places them into long-term housing immediately with no readiness conditions and then provides support services to help...
A wide range of innovative concepts were presented in the report but it was clear that all sectors identified the need for a comprehensive approach and a plan with targets and accountabilities. Better quality data, clear benchmarking and reporting shared amongst...
The National Affordable Housing Consortium in Australia has more than one vehicle. They have a research development company, a property management company, a shared equity enterprise and a company for new business. Mike Myers says that moving from simple delivery...
Minister of Social Housing announced the expansion of Housing First for up to 500 more high need homeless people into permanent housing. “Housing First is delivering results in Auckland and Hamilton. We want more people across New Zealand who are sleeping rough to be...
In this Stuff news piece Phil Twyford said there was room for charities to provide social housing, it was up to the government to increase its stock to meet demands.VIRGINIA FALLON/STUFF Porirua state houses were advertised for sale in September 2016 before they were...
This supportive housing will be part of a total redevelopment commencing in 2018 and due for completion in mid-2020, which will include new, expanded facilities on the Mission’s existing Hobson Street property. As well as accommodating the charity’s existing social...
Lifewise chief executive Moira Lawler told The AM Show while it will make a difference, an overall solution needs more structure. “Lots of agencies will talk to you about homeless people that they’re working with. They’re working families;...
Ken Mair (left) and Tamahau Rowe stand with Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Atihaunui A Paparangi pupils at the opening of a house at Pungarehu Marae. There’s no shortage of families who want to return to the Whanganui River and lease a brand new pumice-block house...
Building our sector for 2030 – 24 October 10 am to 1 pm Preceding the AGM we are holding a workshop:‘Building our sector for 2030’ on 24 October. The workshop will delve into the ‘Taking Stock’ report and we will work with you to determine the transformation...
Hi my name is Tau, this is our story. Kelly and our twins and me living here together. This is our place, our home, here in Takanini. Before we came here we were living in Christchurch for 20 years and then we moved back to Auckland in 2006. We were always renting....
“We want all New Zealanders to have somewhere warm and safe to stay and we are determined to do all we can to provide those sleeping rough with the support they need to lead better lives,” Ms Adams says. “Auckland City Mission have unveiled a $75 million project,...