More housing for whānau in Northland

Jun 1, 2018 | News

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced Government investment of $8.7 million in housing initiatives in Whangarei, Kaikohe and Kaitaia. The Ministers visited the Ōtangarei community this morning, which...

Housing First programme proves value in Auckland

May 31, 2018 | News

“The Housing First Auckland collective was launched in March last year to end homelessness for 472 chronically homeless adults and families in Auckland,” Phil Twyford said. “That’s 227 people and their wider families that Housing First has changed the lives of....

More transitional housing for Blenheim

May 25, 2018 | News

“Everyone deserves a place to live and to have support when it is difficult to secure housing,” Jenny Salesa said. “The 17 apartments, at the former Brydan Motel, will provide families with a warm, dry and safe place to live temporarily, along with support services to...

New Zealand Green Building Council’s report on the budget lock-up

May 25, 2018 | News

Kia ora All the news today has been about the Government’s 2018 Budget. I was in the lock-up, and was able to get the details directly from the Finance Minister before he stood up in Parliament to announce the Government’s intentions to the nation. Below is our...