New builds in Auckland unaffordable

Apr 4, 2016 | News

Figures released for the first time raise questions about whether new home building in Auckland is making the city any more affordable. The median price of new dwellings is $800,000, and fewer than 20 percent of new homes qualify for KiwiSaver first-home-buyer...

Tamaki Regeneration Company in action on HNZC houses

Apr 4, 2016 | News

“Some Housing NZ led redevelopments are already underway and we will look to accelerate this to ensure that we continue to put our residents in new, warm and dry homes.” Mr Holyoake says families are central to the company’s work. “Those people affected by...

Auckland council say its time to get serious about homelessness

Mar 31, 2016 | News

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee convened yesterday to discuss homelessness and delivered a clear message to agencies and central government: we will not see an end to homelessness without nationwide collaboration and funding. An Auckland...

New HNZC houses opened in Tāmaki

Mar 21, 2016 | News

Opened by Mrs Bennett today, the 21 new homes at Sunnymead Road in Glen Innes, Auckland have been built on large sections that formerly had only six properties. “These new homes are a fantastic example of what modern social housing looks like in New Zealand, so I’m...

Time to explore different housing models

Mar 21, 2016 | News

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland’s housing challenges. It is undeniable that Auckland needs more good quality homes fast to provide Aucklanders with better lifestyle options. The...

Flatting for older people

Mar 17, 2016 | Member profiles

Established in New Zealand in 1991 they are part of the international Abbeyfield movement. There are twelve houses over the country, one under construction, and more in the planning stages. Go here to read more about this CHA member.

P contamination found in HNZC houses

Mar 17, 2016 | News

The new development of 19 houses was built in June last year. Two tenants have been evicted after tests returned positive for methamphetamine and two more evictions are underway. In most cases, the tenants were solo mothers with small children, including four toddlers...

Preferred bidders announced for Tauranga and Invercargill

Mar 17, 2016 | News

The short-listed Respondents are the Pact Group for Invercargill, and Accessible Properties, Hapori Connect Tauranga* and Kāinga Community Housing Partners* for Tauranga. The Preferred Bidder for each region is expected to be announced in the third quarter of this...