CHA calls for mind shift from government in housing debate

Mar 24, 2015 | News

Community Housing Aotearoa director Scott Figenshow says the Salvation Army’s announcement today that it no longer looking at purchasing state houses is no surprise. “Many in the sector have been saying that the only way they can make the sums work is if they are...

Accessible Properties committed to Social Housing

Mar 24, 2015 | News

Accessible Properties is an approved Community Housing Provider that already provides housing on a large scale throughout the country. The company was established with a focus on providing housing to people with disabilities, but the scope has now been extended to the...

Supported Accommodation for Youth – Request For Proposals

Mar 20, 2015 | News

The aim of this Service is to provide a stable and safe living environment for up to 20 young people (at any one time) for the duration of their need to assist that young person towards independent living and to reduce demand on the Social Housing Register. The...

Transitional, Emergency is Welcome News

Mar 17, 2015 | News

“The government is recognising the housing pressures that exist in Christchurch. Rents have increased 47% following the earthquakes and intervention through increasing the supply of housing, including emergency, transitional housing, is an immediate and ongoing...

Christchurch short-term housing response underway

Mar 17, 2015 | News

“The earthquakes and subsequent housing shortage have left some people living in desperate circumstances. Doing nothing is not an option, and this innovative solution will support some of Christchurch’s most vulnerable people and families,” says Mrs Bennett. Read the...