Wellington to build 750 new housing units

Feb 27, 2017 | News

It is a part of the city’s housing upgrade programme, set up in December, to tackle a housing shortage in the capital. The first units are already going up on a site in the central suburb of Mt Cook. Mayor Justin Lester said the scheme aimed to avoid a housing...
Annual rent rises hit low-spending households

Annual rent rises hit low-spending households

Feb 13, 2017 | Research

“Higher costs for rent, and cigarettes and tobacco, had a greater effect on lower-spending households,” consumer prices manager Matt Haigh said, “Rent was up 2 percent this year, with the largest increases being observed in Auckland.” Living...

MSD purchasing strategy 2016

Dec 13, 2016 | News

You can find the strategy here Key Messages MSD is helping those most in need by ensuring we have the right places in the areas where they are needed, and delivered at a cost that provides good value to taxpayers. The 2016 Social Housing Purchasing Strategy sets out...

New social housing for vulnerable families

Dec 12, 2016 | News

“The families and individuals who have moved into these homes will be given the support and help they need to transition into permanent, stable housing independence. Tenants will be able to access a range of services including social work support, advocacy and...