New tenancy website launched

Apr 23, 2015 | News

“Good information for tenants and landlords on their legal responsibilities and how to resolve disputes is essential for the 450,000 homes that are let in New Zealand. This new website is about ensuring all the information is in one place and that it is as easy as...

New social housing units open in Aranui

Apr 20, 2015 | News

The Deputy Mayor was joined by new tenants Valerie Hayes and Codie Smith today in officially opening the eight new one-bedroom units at the Council’s Knightsbridge Lane social housing complex. “Christchurch City Council has a proud history of providing...

Social housing demand information released

Apr 16, 2015 | News

“The Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) Purchasing Intentions information release is the first of its kind, and marks a milestone in the Government’s Social Housing Reform Programme,” says Mrs Bennett. “Community Housing Providers and Housing New Zealand will be...

Purchasing social housing tenancies

Apr 16, 2015 | News

MSD purchases tenancies from Housing New Zealand and registered community housing providers for people on the social housing register. Deputy CE Social Policy Nic Blakeley says the information is intended for providers of social housing, including those looking at...

Landlords reluctant on insulation scheme

Apr 14, 2015 | News

The Healthy Homes programme makes insulation available for houses that need it most for low or no cost. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) said it had reached 36,117 houses nationwide since it started two years ago, but those putting in the...