MSD social housing purchasing intentions April 2015

Apr 8, 2015 | Documents

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is now responsible for purchasing social housing tenancies for people with serious housing needs, using the income-related rent subsidy. This information release is just one way MSD can help encourage the diversity of social...

Council seeks partners for new social housing provider

Apr 7, 2015 | News

The new, non-profit provider will manage the Council’s approximately 2,200 open social housing units and help to access extra revenue for the service via the Government’s Income-Related Rent Subsidy (IRRS). The Council will hold up to a 49 per cent share in the CHP,...

Tamaki Redevelopment Company: New Appt CEO

Apr 1, 2015 | News

“The company and the regeneration programme are at an exciting stage of development and the Board is now in a position to make a permanent appointment to the CEO role,” says Brian Donnelly, Chairman of the Board for TRC. “John brings a wealth of invaluable experience...

Methodist Mission decide on collaboration over ownership

Mar 31, 2015 | News

Representing a collective of social services agencies including Lifewise, Methodist Mission Northern, Airedale Property Trust, Wesley Community Action, Christchurch Methodist Mission and The Methodist Mission Southern, as well as Tongan and Samoan services, Methodist...
Rules Reduction task force

Rules Reduction task force

Mar 27, 2015 | Submissions

In particular property owners, builders, tradespeople and businesses who have experienced the issues created by irrelevant or unnecessary regulations, can now report these to a Rules Reduction Taskforce which will identify pedantic and unnecessary rules that frustrate...

Seminar: Housing matters for health

Mar 27, 2015 | Events

Time: Wednesday 15 April 2015, noon-1 pm, Place: Nordmeyer Lecture Theatre, Level D, University of Otago Wellington, 23a Mein Street, Newtown. Philippa Howden-Chapman spearheads the internationally acclaimed research team that has for more than a decade drawn...

Summary of Networking Event with Hon Paula Bennett

Mar 27, 2015 | Events

Approximately 60 people from the sector attended the event and listened to the Minister share her insights on the Social Housing Reform programme and reflect on her time as Social Housing Minister. The Minister said she believes there is a place for CHOs to be bigger...
Rules Reduction task force

Emergency Housing Funding Review

Mar 27, 2015 | Submissions

More information about the review and a link to the survey is available at the following link here. The survey is open until Friday 1 May. MSD is keen to hear from as wide a range of providers as possible so would greatly welcome your participation in this survey and...