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...

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...

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...

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...

KiwiBuild comes to the South Island

Oct 1, 2018 | News

Ballots will open on October 8th for the first 10 of these homes in the Northlake development. Phil Twyford said KiwiBuild is restoring the Kiwi dream of home ownership to thousands of families who have been priced out of the housing market in the Queenstown Lakes...

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...