More housing for whānau in Northland
Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced Government investment of $8.7 million in housing initiatives in Whangarei, Kaikohe and Kaitaia. The Ministers visited the Ōtangarei community this morning, which...Meth compensation: Twyford not ruling it out, or in
Hundreds of state houses were left empty and more than 130 tenants evicted because of methamphetamine contamination in homes. A report from Sir Peter Gluckman – released this week – revealed the country has been gripped by a moral panic and meth residue...Winter causes ‘intense’ pressure for homelessness sector
Homeless people camp outside Auckland City Mission. Photo: RNZ/Eva Corlett. Hobson Street in central Auckland is home to apartment blocks, hotels, businesses and traffic. The high concrete buildings turn this main road into a gusty wind tunnel. On the eve of the first...The establishment of affordable housing zones
In cities the Government could consider applying our own local model of the United States concept of rent controlled buildings although it appears the jury is out on its success. Horowhenua is a good case study because land and property developers have moved into the...
Scott Gallacher’s email regarding Methamphetamine findings 30 May 2018
Email from Scott Gallacher regarding methamphetamine findings 30 May 2018.pdfHousing First programme proves value in Auckland
“The Housing First Auckland collective was launched in March last year to end homelessness for 472 chronically homeless adults and families in Auckland,” Phil Twyford said. “That’s 227 people and their wider families that Housing First has changed the lives of....The meth house is a myth: There’s ‘no risk’ from drug smoking residue, Govt report finds
A bombshell report shows there is no risk to humans from third-hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed. This means tens of thousands of homes have been needlessly tested and cleaned at the cost of millions of dollars, with some demolished and...