Twelve more Special Housing Areas (SHAs) have been approved in Auckland, Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty District, bringing the total to 100 since the Housing Accords legislation was passed 16 months ago, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.
The need for rental properties in Marlborough that are suitable for people with disabilities is at a critical level, says the chairwoman of a housing trust.
Affordable housing provider Habitat for Humanity is welcoming the Government’s announcements on social housing direction saying it is a step in the right direction.
The opening of 19 new homes in Auckland today has been welcomed by Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett as an example of New Zealand’s growing social housing sector, which is seeing more people in need receiving housing support.
Carol Croce, Director of the Community Housing Federation of Australia speaks to Morning Report on the importance of ongoing investment in community housing, in response to the Prime Minister’s speech.
CHA Director Scott Figenshow comments.
Government announcement - is it what we were waiting for?
Today’s Government announcement on social housing is a step in the right direction but it needed to bolder, according to the group representing community housing providers and its partner Te Matapihi.
The Government’s commitment to helping New Zealanders in need by providing more social housing is at the heart of its social housing reform programme, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say.
The proposed transfer of state houses is to enhance the ability of non-government organisations to provide innovative housing solutions, alongside other social services, to New Zealanders who need social housing.
