PACT pulls out of stock transfer process in Invercargill

Photo:RNZ / Alexander Robertson The state houses are part of the government’s plans to sell up to 2000 properties across the country this year to registered community housing providers. Scott Figenshow of CHA comments on this process to Newshub. Read more here...

The Peoples Project

The People’s Project uses the Housing First model which has been successful in Canada, the USA and the United Kingdom. It is based on evidence that when you house people first, then align the support services they need to be successful in their lives, the cycle of...

Ngai Tahu open new social and affordable housing in Christchurch

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu announced the completion of its Addington housing project, which was launched last week in Lincoln Road.The project has seen three earthquake-affected houses in Sumner moved to Addington and renovated to provide modern comfortable homes for...

Residential tenancies ammendment update

Go here to see the minimum requirements for insulation. Go here for minimum requirements for smoke alarms. Progress of theResidential Tenancies Amendment Bill The Social Services Select Committee has considered the Bill and reported back to the House with its...

Horowhenua Council to sell housing

Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy says a written condition of any sale and purchase agreement is that all properties will be retained as community housing for the district, ensuring existing tenants can stay in their units. Another condition will ensure the same...