Three families get keys to new homes

Feb 23, 2015 | News

They are the culmination of a partnership between the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, Jennian Homes, Housing New Zealand and the Nelson City Council. “It’s very exciting, I’m feeling very privileged and happy,” Brunwin, 17, said. “Hopefully...

Trust on state houses: We won’t buy unless they’re free

Feb 17, 2015 | News

Neil Binnie of the Bays Community Housing Trust on Auckland’s North Shore told Cabinet ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett at their first consultation meeting on state-house sales that a price of zero was the only way to fund both buying houses and...

Auckland Council to take closer look at boarding houses

Feb 17, 2015 | News

The Auckland Council is getting ready to put some of the city’s boarding houses under greater scrutiny. Critics say the houses can be overcrowded, unsafe and unsanitary – and don’t have to be licenced or have a permit. Listen to the full story on...

Twyford’s U-turn disappointing

Feb 16, 2015 | News

“In 2014 Mr Twyford addressed a community housing conference, telling members he was committed to them having access to the income-related rent subsidy, capital grants and stock transfers.” “He also noted that members had shown ‘they can build good quality homes at...