Auckland’s quest for affordable housing

Sep 28, 2015 | News

This is a very good piece looking at the Auckland housing situation and the housing being created by some of CHA’s members and associates including CORT and the Housing Foundation. Hear and read more here.

Iwi collective keen to expand housing

Sep 28, 2015 | News

The collective are keen to play a big part in the development of the region’s affordable housing. The development also includes social housing through a range of community providers, supported by a $29 million grant from the government’s social housing...

New process for social housing transactions

Sep 28, 2015 | News

The Government wants to hear from parties interested in: Transfer of existing HNZ properties and tenancies for ongoing social housing purposes (these may occur over several years, although they are interested in identifying the transfers that might follow Tauranga and...

New social housing units in Christchurch

Sep 23, 2015 | News

The one-bedroom units, which feature double glazing, wet-area showers and mobility scooter parking and charging areas, were officially opened today by Christchurch City Council at its Berwick Courts housing complex.They are part of 41 new units currently under...

Tauranga Community Housing Trust buys council housing

Sep 17, 2015 | News

Ownership of the units will be transferred on October 1, with all existing tenancy arrangements continued under the same terms and conditions. TCHT Manager Chris Johnstone says the Trust is excited to have the opportunity to extend its social housing services into the...

New homes in Miramar

Sep 16, 2015 | News

The Miramar properties reflect a long-held commitment to provide quality housing that is accessible to those with disabilities and comes with a tenancy manager that helps coordinate any other required support services. “We make sure our houses work for our tenants,...

Makeover for old state homes

Sep 16, 2015 | News

Around 85 North Island state houses have been sent to Spring Hill since the programme started in 2008, and the idea has also been replicated at Rolleston Prison south-west of Christchurch to help with housing in the Canterbury region. Trained tradesmen oversee the...