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.
The group representing community housing providers says the government focus needs to shift from asset sales to investment in families and healthy communities.
Accessible Properties remains committed to pursuing the purchase of housing from the New Zealand Government.
The Government is set to loosen a requirement that former state houses be kept as low-income rentals for those most in need.
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).
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.
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.