​Dwell Housing Trust in the media

Jun 30, 2016 | News

Here is Alison’s opinion piece and CHA’s letter to the editor in support of her piece: Community Housing Aotearoa – Letter to the editor 23 June 2016 Dear editor Alison Cadman, in her 18 June article, is right when she says what we need is a discussion about the...

Update on MBIE fire safety for the supported housing sector project

Jun 29, 2016 | News

“It’s important to have everyone on board as we develop fire safety solutions for those living in supported housing,” says Chris Rutledge, Fire Programme lead. “We’re pleased to report we are progressing a shared governance agreement between MBIE and the New Zealand...

HNZC -warm and dry poster

Jun 29, 2016 | News

If a tenant, or anyone acting on behalf of a tenant, has any concerns about the condition of a Housing New Zealand property, HNZC encourage them to contact them on 0800 801 601. See more information here:Warm and Dry Programme.pdf As part of the warm and dry programme...

Otautahi Community Housing Trust employment opportunities

Jun 29, 2016 | News

The Otautahi Community Housing Trust was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in 2016. Its formation reflects the wish of the Christchurch City Council (CCC) to move to a more financially sustainable model for its social housing portfolio, to improve the quality of its...
NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

Jun 29, 2016 | Reports & Articles

“There is a real contradiction in government support and our members’ experience,” says Trevor. Work and Income’s Special Needs Grants for food have decreased by 28% from December 2009 to December 2015, but the demand for food parcels has skyrocketed. Housing...
CHA submission on Incorporated Societies Act

CHA submission on Incorporated Societies Act

Jun 29, 2016 | Submissions

CHA have two areas of concern in the bill, these relate to: 1. changes to the number of members a society must have to register an incorporated society 2. the number of days to appeal decisions to the High Court. You can read the submission here: CHA submission Inc...