More than 1500 housed this winter

Oct 8, 2018 | News

“As we had feared, homelessness was worse than ever this winter, with record numbers of people coming forward for help,” Phil Twyford said. “It’s going to take a concerted effort over many years to end homelessness. The housing crisis was created over a decade and...

Great news with whānau houses for Hamilton East

Oct 8, 2018 | News

“This is a fantastic opportunity to clean up an old site and house up to 50 of our whānau “It’s going to be a mix of options from two to four bedrooms and they will be selling for between $450,000 and $550,000. “As I have always said our people are lagging behind the...

REINZ calls for balanced approach to rental market

Oct 8, 2018 | News

In its submission to the Select Committee REINZ, alongside other similar industry bodies, outlined that while banning letting fees will reduce fees upfront, that long term those fees may simply be recuperated by landlords through increased rent which contradicts the...

​ Planning for 21st century construction skills

Oct 4, 2018 | News

“The Construction Skills Action Plan addresses skills and labour shortages in the construction industry. We are taking this issue very seriously, with multiple Ministers working together, with input from industry. “Together we will ensure the construction sector can...

CORT replaces the old with the fabulous

Oct 1, 2018 | Member profiles

CORT Community Housing recently opened 12 new one bedroom homes in Otahuhu, Auckland. The Hon Jenny Salesa joined CORT staff, tenants, representatives from the Government, building industry and the community housing sector, to celebrate the partnerships that made the...

Ministry of Social Development here to help on housing needs

Oct 1, 2018 | News

“For anyone who is in need, the Ministry of Social Development is still the place to come if you are homeless, or need access to public housing,” says Mr Boyle. “You can get in touch with us on 0800 559 009, or call into your nearest MSD Service...

New Ministry brings leadership and focus to housing

Oct 1, 2018 | News

Phil Twyford says the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will help the Government build New Zealand out of the national housing crisis and restore the basic right tohealthy, affordable housing for all New Zealanders. “Housing and urban development is too...