The Salvation Army says it felt pressured into carrying out expensive, time-consuming research on buying unwanted state houses because the Government repeatedly referred to the charity as a likely buyer.
Property Institute of New Zealand Chief Executive, Ashley Church, is urging the Government to review the way in which it proposes to transfer state houses to the voluntary sector following a decision, by the Salvation Army, not to participate in the program.
Social provider admits it lacks ‘expertise, resources’, leaves field open to property developers, financiers.
CHA Director Scott Figenshow is interviewed in this report.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) seeks to engage providers to deliver a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 to 20 years that are on the Social Housing Register (Service).
Vulnerable families and single people in need of housing in Christchurch will be better supported by a new short-term housing service, says Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett.
Dwell Housing Trust is looking for a temporary Director for a fixed term of 6 to 8 months.
Christchurch City Council Housing Taskforce Chair Glenn Livingstone says that Minister Paula Bennett's announcement (March 15) of a short-term housing response for vulnerable families and single people in need of housing is welcome news.
CHA Director Scott Figenshow comments on Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.
The country's most expensive state house is being sold to local iwi, almost three years after a tenant was turfed out for benefit fraud.
