New Housing and Urban Development Ministry

The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be established from 1 August. It will officially start operating on 1 October. “Addressing the national housing crisis is one of the biggest challenges our Government faces. The new Ministry will provide the focus...

New Ministry of Housing and Urban Development welcomed by CHA

The new Ministry will provide the coordinated policy advice required to deliver better housing outcomes.We think this will contribute to our sector’s vision of all New Zealanders well-housed. CEO Scott Figenshow says “We expect this will enable government to maximise...

Winter causes ‘intense’ pressure for homelessness sector

Homeless people camp outside Auckland City Mission. Photo: RNZ/Eva Corlett. Hobson Street in central Auckland is home to apartment blocks, hotels, businesses and traffic. The high concrete buildings turn this main road into a gusty wind tunnel. On the eve of the first...

More Kōtuitui Places needed please – CHA

Nearly 300 houses will be developed over the next five years as part of the Kōtuitui Place development. This project is being driven by Ākitai Waiohua and the Puhinui partnership of the New Zealand Housing Foundation, Te Tumu Kāinga and CORT Community Housing, along...