Ballot opens for the first Waikato KiwiBuild homes

Oct 25, 2018 | News

The first 10 KiwiBuild homes to be balloted at the Lakeside development in Te Kauwhata are two-bedroom modern standalone homes, all fully landscaped with off-street parking and a home appliance package. They are priced at $480,000 each, well under the KiwiBuild price...

​ Govt exceeds some social housing promises – fails on others

Oct 24, 2018 | News

Housing First tenant, Stan, has lived in his new home for the past year, after years on the streets. It’s been a year since the formation of the coalition government and as part of an RNZ special, One Year On, we look at whether these promises have been met and...

Tenants and landlords understanding each other

Oct 23, 2018 | News

“I am heartened by recent evidence that the Government wants to help landlords and tenants understand each other’s point of view” said Andrew King of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) after the Labour Party held a public meeting covering the Tenancy Review...

Housing Charity backs call for Progressive Home Ownership

Oct 19, 2018 | News

The housing charity, which has assisted hundreds of families in New Zealand into home ownership since 1993, believes this would allow families who find KiwiBuild homes unaffordable to realise their dream of home ownership. “We know that progressive home ownership is...

New Mt Albert apartments in Auckland for eligible KiwiBuild

Oct 19, 2018 | News

Head of KiwiBuild Stephen Barclay said the apartments provided an excellent opportunity for city living. “These are highly desirable, architecturally-designed and well-appointed apartments in central Auckland, giving KiwiBuild buyers the opportunity to buy a quality...

​ Merge Café makeover moves closer thanks to $30,000 boost

Oct 19, 2018 | News

Lifewise Merge Café, situated at 453 Karangahape Road, plays a crucial role in supporting Auckland’s homeless community, breaking down societal barriers and offering a warm, safe and supportive space. The café attracts people from all walks of life. With a goal to end...

KiwiBuy the only answer to the housing shortage

Oct 18, 2018 | News

Its new paper ‘Beyond Renting’, released today by the Army’s Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, offers a bleak outlook for the private rental housing market. To meet these future demands the report suggests the government needs to look beyond the private rental...

‘Beyond Renting’ report supports investment in homeownership

Oct 18, 2018 | News

“The report sets out two key aspects – reform of the Accommodation Supplement and investment in assisted homeownership is essential to restoring long term sustainable housing policy,” says Chris Glaudel, Acting Chief Executive. Government needs to deliver targeted...

Housing First programme to end homelessness in Rotorua

Oct 11, 2018 | News

The programme, a partnership of LinkPeople, Lifewise and Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Trust, is in recognition of World Homeless Day. “Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised programme that supports the homeless with high and complex needs. “It provides them...