Under Labour's KiwiBuild scheme potential first-home buyers won't be means tested, with a ballot system being used as opposed to prioritising families in need. But Monte Cecilia Housing Trust CEO Bernie Smith is calling the Government's Kiwibuild criteria is a cop-out to meet a target.
Newsletter dated 2 November 2017
“The new Government should target new housing and employment on unzoned land along the rail line through Paerata to meet Auckland’s growth challenge,” says Stephen Selwood CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand.
Scott Figenshow from Community Housing Aotearoa, talked to 95bfm in Auckland about how community housing projects can play a big part in the housing Kiwis under the new Government.
Shared equity programmes could help more Bay of Plenty first-home buyers struggling to get on to the property ladder. Scott Figenshow of Community Housing Aotearoa, was interviewed by Bay of Plenty Times in this article.
An affordable housing development in Queenstown will be based on an ownership model believed to be a New Zealand first.
Communal living projects are gaining traction as an alternative style of living as traditional home ownership gets beyond the reach of many people.
Community Housing Aotearoa welcome the new Labour-led coalition Government and we say we are ready to partner with them to see all New Zealanders well-housed. Here's our press release sent out on 26 October.
New housing Minister Phil Twyford has revealed to the Herald the first in-depth details of the incoming Government's new $2 billion KiwiBuild scheme, explaining how 100,000 new residences will be built in the next decade.
In this newsletter we welcome the new Labour-led coalition Government and provide details on the 24 October seminar: ‘Building our sector for 2030”. You will also find a link to our new online annual report, and information on the latest sector news, events, jobs and resources.
