The 11 houses have been built by Housing New Zealand to meet the needs of today’s social housing tenants, with double-glazing, insulation, thermal quality curtains and low-energy use appliances. They are a mixture of two, three and four bedroom units, and replace two...
All CHA members have access to Scoop Media resources as a member benefit. This means that you can sign up to ComVoices as an affiliate member and receive the Community Scoop daily newsletter for free and other packages for a subsidised rate. These packages include the...
The answers to the following questions are here: How are CHO’s and Housing New Zealand agreements are similar and different. Is the intent to create a level playing field? Is this the end of IRRS? Will all rent subsidy be handled through tailored agreements? Go here...
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 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...
The seminar will focus on learning from housing providers and industry professionals who have been responsible for enacting business continuity and disaster plans and are actively involved in disaster recovery. Program highlights: Canterbury Recovery. Presented by...
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...
In its submission, CHA supports, in principle, the Council’s preferred Option as set out in section 3.2 of the “Reasons for the Proposal”. Read the CHA Submission here
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...
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...