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CORT Community Housing New Partnership With ACC

In a first for New Zealand, CORT Community Housing and ACC (the Accident Compensation Corporation) have formed a new partnership to fund, build and manage 100 new homes for people and families on the public housing waiting list in Auckland.

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter 24 August 2020

Housing webinar a success, HUD Local Innovation and Partnership Fund announced, Applications for He Taupua fund open, Lottery COVID-19 Community Wellbeing Fund and the MSD Community Capability and Resilience Fund information, Government gives $10million for social housing and park in central Wellington, Foundation North makes $2 million impact investment into Salvation Army Community Bond, Major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, Good Sorts: Former homeless woman dedicates life to helping others out of similar situation, Auditor-General report on public housing, In the news, EVENTS, Upcoming Australasian Housing Institute Training 2020.

CHA – Ōtautahi Case Study

Support from Christchurch City Council is enabling the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) to extend its provision of much-needed community housing, says Trust chief executive Cate Kearney. Kearney says the Trust’s new Tiwaiwaka Lane development demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations such as hers are given sufficient financial backing.

CHA – CNSST Case Study

Government partnerships with established Community Housing Providers are a value-for-money approach to ensure people in need get the right sort of help, says Don Wang, Social Housing Manager for the CNSST Foundation.

Media Release – Foundation North makes $2 million impact investment into Salvation Army Community Bond

Foundation North, the community trust for Auckland and Northland, has made its first impact investment towards the creation of 118 new homes for families facing housing insecurities. Foundation North has invested $2m through impact-investing platform Community Finance, to support The Salvation Army, an existing grantee of the Foundation, to finance three social housing developments in Royal Oak, Westgate and Flatbush.

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) Newsletter 17 August 2020

Register Now! CHA’s online housing webinar, Launch of Te Maihi o te Whare Māori, Guidelines on the right to a decent home - engagement underway, Auditor General Report, In the news, EVENTS, Election Forum on Mental Health and Addiction, Upcoming Australasian Housing Institute Training 2020.

Auditor-General – Using Information to improve social housing services

​Having a safe and secure home in good condition is essential for people’s well-being and quality of life. Providing houses for people who are struggling to secure appropriate accommodation is an important public service. ​In New Zealand, social housing includes state houses owned by Housing New Zealand Corporation (Housing New Zealand), houses leased by Housing New Zealand, and housing provided by local authorities and non-governmental organisations. Most social housing is provided by Housing New Zealand. ​People who need social housing can be some of the most vulnerable in our society. A significant proportion require social services, including for medical, mental health, and addiction conditions. It is important for Housing New Zealand to have a good understanding of tenants’ needs and its role in supporting them.​​