Auckland council announce partnership for housing older people

The Council’s brief was to find a community housing partner that could work alongside council to secure long term social housing for Auckland’s older people. The Selwyn Foundation has been providing services for vulnerable elderly people since 1954. Chief...

Auckland Council pensioner housing

A member of Auckland Council’s seniors advisory panel, Richard Northey, said seven providers submitted bids to manage the Auckland flats: British-owned Pinnacle Group and Bupa Care Services; Australian-owned Horizon Housing and Compass Housing; and NZ-owned...

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...

Accessible Properties sign deal with Hamilton City Council

The 344 homes are currently tenanted to people in their retirement – this proposal means tenants will be able to remain in their homes. Accessible Properties General Manager Andrew Wilson says, “We have a long history of supporting people who need good quality housing...

Auckland Council to contract with community housing provider

Auckland Development Committee Chair, Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, says the preferred provider is a New Zealand-owned and operated organisation with an excellent track record in the sector. “Partnering with an experienced community housing provider strengthens our...