Community Housing Aotearoa says the Government’s new approach to home ownership is a win for the many thousands of New Zealanders seeking an affordable place to call home. “We’re especially heartened by the Government’s intention to partner in a more meaningful way...
“The community housing sector has always been about taking innovative approaches when old models have failed. We share Prime Minister Ardern’s frustration at the lack of progress in achieving her government’s vision for housing. “The community housing sector now looks...
Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Housing Network has invested $1.025m to repair 31 whare in the region over the past year. They have completed 125 repairs region-wide since the Māori Housing Network began in early 2016. “The impact on whānau is that they are feeling more...
This supportive housing will be part of a total redevelopment commencing in 2018 and due for completion in mid-2020, which will include new, expanded facilities on the Mission’s existing Hobson Street property. As well as accommodating the charity’s existing social...
“We want all New Zealanders to have somewhere warm and safe to stay and we are determined to do all we can to provide those sleeping rough with the support they need to lead better lives,” Ms Adams says. “Auckland City Mission have unveiled a $75 million project,...
“Our referrals can be quite diverse,” says Paula. “They sometimes come to us from transitioning from prison, the hospital or rehab.” Tenants also come to the Trust from ‘sleeping rough’ on the streets or in cars. Or they may have just arrived in the region after...
MSD has made an announcement around the Mental Health Social Investment Fund – Package of proposals, you will notice that housing initiatives are included in the approach to improve the mental health of New Zealanders. MSD say they know there is often a significant...
We’re pleased to see a group of four announcements in the budget: ·$100m towards to 10 year crown land housing programme ·$224m boost for mental health ·An increase in the Accommodations Supplement of nearly $255m per year to update the benefit levels for 136,000...