Work starts on new community homes (published 3 July)

Jul 18, 2014 | News

The ceremony was held in conjunction with this week’s Community Housing Aotearoa conference in Nelson which will focus on the provision of social and affordable housing. Read the full Nelson Mail article here.

Housing costs key as inequality remains high

Jul 17, 2014 | News

Housing costs are also having a huge impact on people’s incomes, says New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) policy advisor Paul Barber. Half of all the people receiving the accommodation supplement are paying more than 50% of their income in rental...

Government announces more support for Māori housing

Jul 14, 2014 | News

The Unit will co-ordinate strategic Māori housing policy across government and support the implementation of He Whare Ahuru He Oranga Tangata – The Māori Housing Strategy. “The establishment of the Māori Housing Unit is another step in the Government’s plan to improve...

Link to CHRA Performance Standards

Jul 14, 2014 | News

The Community Housing Regulatory Authority (CHRA) website has up to date information on Registration and Regulation for Class 1 Social Landlord CHPs including Performance Standards and Guidelines, reporting requirements and application details for registering as a...

Second home for Bays Community Housing Trust

Jul 8, 2014 | News

The Bays Community Housing Trust’s latest purpose-built house will be ready for occupancy by 1 September 2014. The house has a Lifemark Rating of 5, designed for ease of use for older people and is also within easy walking distance of shops, community amenities and...