New Mt Albert apartments in Auckland for eligible KiwiBuild

Oct 19, 2018 | News

Head of KiwiBuild Stephen Barclay said the apartments provided an excellent opportunity for city living. “These are highly desirable, architecturally-designed and well-appointed apartments in central Auckland, giving KiwiBuild buyers the opportunity to buy a quality...

Housing Charity backs call for Progressive Home Ownership

Oct 19, 2018 | News

The housing charity, which has assisted hundreds of families in New Zealand into home ownership since 1993, believes this would allow families who find KiwiBuild homes unaffordable to realise their dream of home ownership. “We know that progressive home ownership is...

​ Merge Café makeover moves closer thanks to $30,000 boost

Oct 19, 2018 | News

Lifewise Merge Café, situated at 453 Karangahape Road, plays a crucial role in supporting Auckland’s homeless community, breaking down societal barriers and offering a warm, safe and supportive space. The café attracts people from all walks of life. With a goal to end...

KiwiBuy the only answer to the housing shortage

Oct 18, 2018 | News

Its new paper ‘Beyond Renting’, released today by the Army’s Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, offers a bleak outlook for the private rental housing market. To meet these future demands the report suggests the government needs to look beyond the private rental...

‘Beyond Renting’ report supports investment in homeownership

Oct 18, 2018 | News

“The report sets out two key aspects – reform of the Accommodation Supplement and investment in assisted homeownership is essential to restoring long term sustainable housing policy,” says Chris Glaudel, Acting Chief Executive. Government needs to deliver targeted...

Initial findings of Auckland’s homeless count released

Oct 11, 2018 | News

Funded by Auckland Council and implemented by the Housing First Auckland collective, it was the first time a street count of this size and scale has been undertaken in New Zealand. Fiona Hamilton, programme manager for Housing First Auckland, said the initiative was...

Housing First programme to end homelessness in Rotorua

Oct 11, 2018 | News

The programme, a partnership of LinkPeople, Lifewise and Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Trust, is in recognition of World Homeless Day. “Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised programme that supports the homeless with high and complex needs. “It provides them...

Mobile shower and laundry for rough sleepers

Oct 11, 2018 | News

Operated by Australian charity organisation Orange Sky, the van will help the homeless community through laundry, showers and conversation. Orange Sky co-founders, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, were named 2016 Young Australians of the Year for their work in...