Flatting for older people

Established in New Zealand in 1991 they are part of the international Abbeyfield movement. There are twelve houses over the country, one under construction, and more in the planning stages. Go here to read more about this CHA member.

Homeless youths in Auckland “the tip of the iceberg”

“Sadly more and more young New Zealanders face the reality of homelessness everyday says Dr Shiloh Groot Co-Chair of the NZCEH. “The homeless population has continued to increase every year and these young people are just another example of it....

Christchurch homeless women’s shelter confirmed

The Christchurch City Mission has been operating a trial homeless shelter for woman for the last three years and has now confirmed the shelter will continue permanently. Shelter director Catherine Williamson has worked in the sector for 30 years and says there had...

Paula Bennett talks about paying incentives

The Government has a long-term plan of introducing “milestone payments” for non-government providers which improved the social outcomes of their tenants. CHA director Scott Figenshow said he was sceptical about the proposed policy. He said the costs of...