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...

Government expects a large HNZ dividend next year

Sep 16, 2015 | News

“Housing NZ’s Statement of Performance Expectations features a single reference to a new item called “capital contributions to the Crown” (page 15). “The $336 million the Government will receive in 2016 is in addition to the $118 million annual dividend it takes out...

Auckland housing market in dangerous territory

Sep 11, 2015 | News

Mr Wheeler said in overseas housing markets where there have been large house price corrections, investors have been more likely to default on their loans. Read more comments from Bill English and Graeme Wheeler here. Meanwhile, a leading economist said the Auckland...

Announcing AGM of Community Housing Aotearoa

Sep 10, 2015 | Events

Please see full details here. There are four vacancies that need to be filled on the CHA council. Please complete this form and return nominations for these vacancies here by 2 October, 2015. There has been one motion to amend the constitution to allow voting by voice...

CHA seeks programme manager

Sep 10, 2015 | News

Community Housing Aotearoa is a vibrant and growing organisation. Our mission is to support the growth and development of community housing in New Zealand to meet our vision of all New Zealanders well housed. If you share our passion for an increasing role for...