The future of NZ housing is prefabs, and 180,000 ‘tiny’ homes
On Thursday, Prefab NZ, an industry association of housing prefabricators, will release a report into the industry’s capacity to turn out houses for Kiwibuild. It will also launch a nationwide competition seeking a design for a tiny one to two bedroom house plan... Fast track for Tauriko West
The Minister for the Environment, David Parker issued his direction to Bay of Plenty Regional Council last week on the steps to be taken to amend the urban limits and allow for urban development of land at Tauriko West. Tauriko West, on the edge of Tauranga, is the...
5 March 2018 Newsletter
Please read our 5 March 2018 newsletter here: 5 March 2018 newsletter.pdfMethamphetamine Contamination Status Update 5 March 2018 Introduction
There is a lot misinformation and no definitive guidance for members at this time. This article gives an update on the changes in the law currently taking place, guides providers on good practice, and is an invitation to providers to take part in a working group to...Building begins on 82 state houses in New Lynn
“This project is a great example of how Housing NZ is redeveloping its aging stock to provide modern, warm and dry homes that fully utilise Crown land. “When finished, this redevelopment will house up to 292 Aucklanders. These homes will be designed and built to...New National leader says there is a housing crisis in NZ
Simon Bridges was named the new leader of the National Party yesterday, while Paula Bennett was reinstalled as deputy leader. Speaking to Morning Report today, Mr Bridges said he had inherited a strong team and there would be little fundamental changes to the way the...10-year plan seeks to deliver on Wellington’s housing vision
Mayor Lester says the Council’s plan contains a raft of short, medium and long-term housing initiatives to address the complex housing issue. “In a city with a growing population we want to make sure that all our residents not only have homes, but that they have homes...
AHURI final report 290
Read the report here. AHURI-Final-Report-No.-290.pdf