Time is running out for landlords to meet requirements

Dec 14, 2018 | News

Under changes to the RTA made in 2016, all rental properties must have ceiling and underfloor insulation installed, wherever possible, that meet the required standard. Tenancy Services has had a nationwide information campaign underway since 2016 to inform landlords...

​New Māori housing initiative for Papakura

Dec 13, 2018 | News

“We want every New Zealander and their families to have a warm, dry home in a safe and healthy community,” Jacinda Ardern says. “Today we are making an initial investment of $1 million to support Papakura Marae’s Papakāinga Plan that will support this community to...

Letting fees shown the door from today

Dec 13, 2018 | News

“Our Government is making life better for renters. Now tenants won’t have to worry about letting fees during the busy summer rental season when so many are looking for new homes. “This will make a real difference to struggling families. There are significant costs...

$5 million funding for City Mission one step closer

Dec 13, 2018 | News

The Mayor’s Annual Budget proposal includes the following key items: • Record capital investment of over $2.5 billion, including the largest ever transport investment of $1.2 billion • Progressing the water quality improvement programme to clean up our beaches and...

Proper app launches free background check feature

Dec 13, 2018 | News

The free screening tool is connected to three national databases with over ten years of records. After gaining the tenant’s approval, owners only need to input the tenant’s full name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number to conduct a search. Once these...

​Communities Call for Action

Dec 13, 2018 | News

When asked what they would say if they could talk to the Prime Minister about their community, people in six communities raised serious concerns about drugs, housing, lack of mental health services and economic problems that were holding back their neighbourhoods. The...

​Community housing project at former Wesleyhaven Village

Dec 13, 2018 | News

Wesley Community Action is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement with Masterton prefabricated home provider EasyBuild to build 25 affordable rental homes at the former Wesleyhaven Village in Naenae. The homes will be made available to applicants on the...

Q+A: Housing Minister Phil Twyford interviewed by Corin Dann

Dec 10, 2018 | News

Phil Twyford told the Q+A programme that while he knows that CEO Stephen Barclay is not at work, he won’t comment on the issue further than that. He says it’s a matter relating to an individual public servant and it wouldn’t be right for him as the Minister to comment...

Why this year’s Christmas is different for City Mission

Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorised

The Mission is currently meeting the needs of homeless and vulnerable Aucklanders out of our temporary home in Union St in the CBD while construction work gets under way for HomeGround, our transformational new facility at our Hobson Street site. Auckland City...