How to be a great advocate for tenants: Helen Gatonyi on tenant advocacy and 25 years with TPA
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with people, respecting them, giving them the opportunity to share their stories and access their own abilities and knowledge is the best way for successful negotiations and outcomes. It’s also necessary to have a thorough understanding of...Update on MBIE fire safety for the supported housing sector project
“It’s important to have everyone on board as we develop fire safety solutions for those living in supported housing,” says Chris Rutledge, Fire Programme lead. “We’re pleased to report we are progressing a shared governance agreement between MBIE and the New Zealand...HNZC -warm and dry poster
If a tenant, or anyone acting on behalf of a tenant, has any concerns about the condition of a Housing New Zealand property, HNZC encourage them to contact them on 0800 801 601. See more information here:Warm and Dry Programme.pdf As part of the warm and dry programme...Housing Investment Fund (HIF) Minister’s response to CHA letter
Please see the response from the Minister here: Response to Scott FigenshowHIF.pdfGeoffonomics- the housing bubble will it burst?
Geoff is an economist working with the Morgan Institute. Listen to the programme on Radio New Zealand from 16 June here.
Cost tower: Construction costs of social and affordable houses, Auckland 2015
This report gathers empirical evidence of the actual costs of residential construction in Auckland, particularly the costs of affordable and social housing. It analyses data from 69 houses, ranging from one to five bedrooms, supplied by five developers / builders to...Otautahi Community Housing Trust employment opportunities
The Otautahi Community Housing Trust was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in 2016. Its formation reflects the wish of the Christchurch City Council (CCC) to move to a more financially sustainable model for its social housing portfolio, to improve the quality of its...
NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016
“There is a real contradiction in government support and our members’ experience,” says Trevor. Work and Income’s Special Needs Grants for food have decreased by 28% from December 2009 to December 2015, but the demand for food parcels has skyrocketed. Housing...