Prime Minister John Key has split housing issues across three ministers as National speeds up its shift toward developing social housing by private providers and reducing reliance on state houses.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and 10 Council staff will be sleeping rough this weekend for a good cause.
Kathryn Ryan talks to Finance Minister Bill English and Bill Hiku Chair of the Cannons Creek Tenants Association.
A cautious thumbs up from one social agency, on the Government's social housing plan.
At any one time, there are an estimated 357 homeless people in Central Auckland alone, many enduring hardships beyond the rain, wind and cold of sleeping rough. October 10 is World Homeless Day when the public are invited to learn more about this pressing issue and how they can get involved.
The Salvation Army says it is open to the idea of buying state houses so low income families aren't put out on the street.
Campbell Live features interviews with NZ Housing Foundation and HNZC
Here are documents on the social housing reform programme presented to the sector by Government in October 2014
September 25, 2014 | News Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) is seeking to elect one Council member at the 2014 AGM, to be held on 14 October 2014 at 1pm, in Wellington. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday 10 October 2014.
September 23, 2014 | News Dwell Housing Trust is a new organisation, but one with a long history and a wealth of experience. Dwell became operational in 2013 following the merger of Wellington Housing Trust and Mahora House Incorporated, who between them have more than 50 years’ experience in the community housing sector.
The joining of these two organisations has created a uniquely experienced and capable organisation committed to the greater Wellington region. This combined experience and resource has increased the range and quality of services available to tenants and Dwell is now well positioned to grow to meet the increasing housing needs in the region.
