Community Housing Aotearoa Newsletter 13 April 2017

Community Housing Aotearoa Newsletter 13 April 2017

Apr 13, 2017 | Newsletters

We also look at new research on community housing providers, procurement and the building industry and there will be a briefing on this and other research on 9 May. Included is an update on the Auckland emergency housing network and a look at the research on...
New research on positive outcomes in affordable housing

New research on positive outcomes in affordable housing

Apr 12, 2017 | Research

These reports, along with a summary reports (bulletin and synthesis), are attached here: ·HF Research Bulletin April 2017.pdf – an over view of all three studies – Housing Foundation (HF) ·Social and Economic Impacts of Housing Tenure FCSPRU.pdf – Family Centre...

Queenstown addresses affordable housing

Apr 11, 2017 | News

Mayor Jim Boult said that the new Mayoral Housing Taskforce chaired by QLDC Councillor John MacDonald, which met for the first time today, was unanimous in supporting the concept. “Let me state upfront that it is of primary importance that what we do does not affect...

Emergency housing providers have nowhere to send homeless families

Apr 11, 2017 | News

Emergency providers are warning more families will be sleeping in cars this winter. One housing trust is getting up to a dozen enquiries every day. Among the many homeless families who have already asked for help this year is a great grandmother caring for young...

Release of the EOI on Christchurch HNZ stock transfer

Apr 11, 2017 | News

Social Housing Minister Amy Adams says, “There are opportunities to improve services to tenants. We are looking for community housing providers prepared to step up to help support tenants to achieve housing independence and bring much-needed innovation and expertise...

Auckland emergency housing network update

Apr 11, 2017 | News

Welcomed by Bernie Smith from Monte Cecilia, Minister Adams was introduced to members of the network. The longstanding work of network members and their proven track record within their local communities was acknowledged by Bernie. “Each service provides a one-on-one...