Tailored and flexible

Nov 30, 2015 | News

“How will the new funding work for CHPs.We’ve asked the community housing sector to move in new directions since the decision to open up IRRS and I know that kind of change can be unnerving. Here’s how I see the flexibility MSD now have in place for CHPs buying...

Accessible Properties opens new homes in Christchurch

Nov 30, 2015 | News

The organisation aims to provide quality housing to people with disabilities or on low incomes. The new homes include a mixture of one and two bedroom properties and are accessible. Features include being single story with wide hallways and fully accessible bathrooms....

MSD admits shortage of emergency housing

Nov 26, 2015 | News

When asked is there a national shortage of emergency housing MSD admitted there was and that there is a review underway. Hear the discussion on Radio New Zealand here.

Improving fire safety requirements for supported housing

Nov 26, 2015 | News

The project is one of 14 in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Fire Programme, which was launched in July 2015 and involves working in partnership with all in the sector to improve the effectiveness of the fire regulations. Each of the programme’s...

Investment available for Māori housing

Nov 25, 2015 | News

In the 2015-16 financial year the Network will invest $14.491 million into improving Māori housing circumstances, having taken responsibility for some funding from MBIE and with some increases in the May 2015 Budget. Read more about the network’s investment...

Nine new special housing areas announced

Nov 24, 2015 | News

This newest tranche of Special Housing Areas will bring the total number of SHAs established in Auckland to 106, with a long-term capacity of more than 48,000 new homes. Go here to read more.
New research on homeless from Citizens Advice Bureau

New research on homeless from Citizens Advice Bureau

Nov 24, 2015 | Research

Their in-depth analysis of over 2000 client enquiries about emergency accommodation shows vulnerable families, pregnant women and children living in cars and garages, even after seeking assistance from the Ministry of Social Development and Housing New Zealand. Many...

Transfer of social housing in Tauranga and Invercargill

Nov 23, 2015 | News

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are sort from organisations or consortia that can demonstrate the following: • effective approaches for interacting with and supporting social housing tenants • capability to enhance links across community-based social services to...
New book out on New Zealand’s housing crisis

New book out on New Zealand’s housing crisis

Nov 23, 2015 | Reports & Articles

Over the past twenty-five years, the quality and affordability of New Zealand housing has declined drastically, says Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman. Short-sighted and discriminatory housing policies have resulted in a society in which the poor and needy are...