Pensioner Units to Be Sold to Social Housing Providers
After considering community feedback, the Council agreed that the pensioner housing units will not be sold on the open market, and instead only be offered for sale to social housing providers. Conditions of any sale will be that existing tenants are able to remain...Increase in housing costs outpaces household income
The latest Household Economic Survey (Income) shows average annual household income rose 9.1 percent in the two years to June 2014, from $81,227 to $88,579. In the same period, average household weekly spending on housing costs rose 11.1 percent, from $256 to $284....Unitec Community Development Conference 18 – 20 February 2015
Major themes include placemaking, community economic development, diverse communities and re-claiming democracy, with quality assured papers, poster presentations and practical skills workshops. Peter Jeffries, CEO CORT Community Housing, will be hosting a workshop on...CHA Discussion with Charities Services
We asked for clarification on what the individual organisations could expect in terms of reviews of their charitable status. We expressed significant frustration in the sector- that you have little time or resource to respond to a review, the lack of clear criteria on...Briefing to incoming minister on MSD Website
Briefing to Incoming Ministers – MSD has released their briefing at the following link: http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/corporate/briefing-incoming-minister/2014/index.htmlNgāti Whātua Ōrākei looking for a Property and Tenancy Manager
Read the job description and find out how to apply here.CHA’s summary of Housing New Zealand Statement of Intent
The publications are available at the following link: http://www.hnzc.co.nz/our-publications The Statement of Performance Expectations, originally due in July/August; does not appear to predict any significant impact in the current financial year (to June 2015) of...
Update to Housing Reform Landscape
View the updated version here.