Lisa Owen interviews Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

Apr 13, 2015 | News

“So that we’ve got the levers that Government has around population, around growth and around helping out with some financing of infrastructure, which again will unlock the ability for us to develop other areas” Says REINZ figures showing only 9% of new build consents...
CRESA awarded BRANZ research grant

CRESA awarded BRANZ research grant

Apr 13, 2015 | Research

Effective procurement that maximises productive, sustainable margins to the industry, while delivering fit-for purpose dwellings at an affordable price to the community sector is needed to increase supply. Partnering approaches involving collaborative design, project...

Council acts for Capital’s housing supply

Apr 10, 2015 | News

The City Council entered into a Housing Accord with Government in June 2014 that aims to support an increase in housing supply and improve housing affordability. The Accord sets ambitious targets for the number of dwellings and sections to be consented and built...

Housing NZ sells off ‘social’ land

Apr 9, 2015 | News

The 24ha site formerly part of the Papakura army camp, between Walters Rd and McLennan Park, was bought by Housing NZ in June 2004 for $10.7 million. Its rating valuation has more than doubled to $23.4 million because of Auckland’s desperate housing shortage,...

Auckland housing bonds 2015

Apr 8, 2015 | News

For the period December 2014-June 2015, CHA will be working to build the independent board and raise the necessary capital for the launch. For further information, please read the following documents: Auckland Housing Bonds – Media Release (PDF 67KB) Auckland...

MSD social housing purchasing intentions April 2015

Apr 8, 2015 | Documents

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is now responsible for purchasing social housing tenancies for people with serious housing needs, using the income-related rent subsidy. This information release is just one way MSD can help encourage the diversity of social...

Council seeks partners for new social housing provider

Apr 7, 2015 | News

The new, non-profit provider will manage the Council’s approximately 2,200 open social housing units and help to access extra revenue for the service via the Government’s Income-Related Rent Subsidy (IRRS). The Council will hold up to a 49 per cent share in the CHP,...

Tamaki Redevelopment Company: New Appt CEO

Apr 1, 2015 | News

“The company and the regeneration programme are at an exciting stage of development and the Board is now in a position to make a permanent appointment to the CEO role,” says Brian Donnelly, Chairman of the Board for TRC. “John brings a wealth of invaluable experience...