REINZ would like to see a target put in place ahead of the next election in order to measure how the KiwiBuild programme is progressing. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at REINZ says: “With a significant housing shortfall in New Zealand, the KiwiBuild programme is an...
Over the last few months, we’ve shared lots of information to help employers around New Zealand get ready for payday filing. All employers need to be payday filing from 1 April 2019, but if you think you’re ready to start payday filing now, February is a great time to...
Government-funded insulation grants for landlords ended last June. In November the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment estimated that, as of February last year, there could be almost 173,000 private rental properties still needing upgrading. Smart Energy...
“An integral part of any inclusive and successful regional economic development strategy lies with supporting Māori landowners to create new opportunities that will lift incomes and the wellbeing of our regions,” Jacinda Ardern said. “Access to capital remains a...
The eight-unit development includes two four-bedroom and six two-bedroom homes. It will house a mix of families and individuals. Cate Kearney, CE of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust says the complex is a wonderful addition to the Opawa community. “We are so pleased...
During his visit to Australia Steven Joyce highlighted the opportunities for investment in New Zealand, including in community housing. You can read the article here.
Labour’s housing spokesperson,Phil Twyford, is concerned the Government is about to give Ministers extraordinary powers to take direct personal control of selling state houses, exempting Ministers from normal legal requirements and leaving the sale process wide open...
The Council has agreed to allocate $130,000 from its social housing fund to help the Methodist Mission find private rental accommodation for homeless youth and families. The money, which is not drawn from rates, will be used primarily to meet the gap between the...