Community Housing Aotearoa has prepared a high level summary of the housing related policies announced in the run up to Election 2020 as of October 5th.Housing Policies Election 2020.pdf
Welcome to our latest newsletter. We cover the release of our latest report on Inclusionary Housing, the new Right At Home episode, the most recent LIPF round which will distribute up to $6.8million, the updated Public Housing Design Guidelines, the work of Te Ohu and...
Welcome to our latest newsletter. We cover CHA National Council nominations extended, CHA Staff news, LIPF successful applicants announced, Kāhui Tū Kaha to deliver 24/7 support services at 139 Greys Avenue, we put a spotlight on accessible housing, Homeshare Services...
Welcome to our latest newsletter. We cover Transitional Housing Code of Practice, a new Right At Home podcast episode is out, our conference website is live, Govt announce Pacific Wellbeing Strategy, what impact does public housing have on its tenants' wellbeing?,...
Welcome to our latest newsletter. We cover the Overdose prevention centre proposed, $1million Innovation Fund launched, ITP deadline extended for applications, Update on family violence and termination for assault, our conference is coming back. PHO scheme helps 31...
Welcome new CHA team members, Newsroom opinion piece: Unlocking home ownership, Podcast out now, Our Conference is coming back, CHA Comms lead wins journalism award, Tenancy Management Code of Practice, Research Webinar, Sustaining tenancies or swift evictions? Job...
"We request deferral of all development contributions for Retained Affordable Housing (see Auckland Accord and PAUP definitions), for the duration of the period that the residential unit is occupied by a household that meets the agreed definintions. The Council would...
This submission reinforced CHA’s previous submission last month on RTA amendment Bill with the following key points: The proposed regulations, whilst a step in the right direction, do not take advantage of the opportunity to address shortcomings that have permitted a...
CHA believes that the ammendments are better than the status quo but do not go far enough. Read our submission here. And our press release here A number of research papers have been written that support the sector's call for a Housing Warrant of Fitness that are worth...
The feedback suggests substantial further work is required in order to ensure that stock transfers deliver on the aims expressed for the transfers, in particular their potential for better outcomes for families, communities and taxpayers. CHA has discussed its...
What do you think of this goal? Can we achieve it and what will it take to get there? What do you think ‘success’ looks like for our sector over the next five years to 2020? The strategy is a draft document and needs your input, suggestions and support.Paul Barber of...
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Following the workshop a paper was produced by the Network listing all the issues, barriers and possible solutions identified. This document is a refinement of that paper. At their May meeting the ACHPN considered the long-list of ideas brainstormed at the workshop...
A wide range of innovative concepts were presented in the report but it was clear that all sectors identified the need for a comprehensive approach and a plan with targets and accountabilities. Better quality data, clear benchmarking and reporting shared amongst...
'Taking Stock', found the country's social housing stock needs to grow from 82,000 to more than 100,000 in the next decade. The report can be read here: SPPU_TakingStock.pdf The report's author, Alan Johnson, said to Radio New Zealand that another 2000 a year was the...
The study explores the drivers to investment and the nature of relationships between landlords and tenants. Results from a complementary study into the practices and attitudes of residential property managers in Auckland will also be discussed. Panel presentations by:...
“In 2013, more than half (52 per cent) of homeless adults were working, studying, or both, up from 49 per cent in 2006,” Dr Amore says.Read the press release here. The key findings in this research show: ·The severely housing deprived or 'homeless' population has...
The CRESA report found that the relationship between concentrated social housing and outcomes for social housing tenants does not necessarily have negative outcomes for the tenant. Rather, the authors found that: Evidence around low concentrations of social housing...
The survey of 1450 respondents, conducted by research company Buzz Channel, is the third undertaken by HRV to gain an insight into issues facing New Zealanders in their homes.Charles Crothers, Professor of Sociology at AUT, says a major issue highlighted in the survey...
“Landlords will be reassured to find there’s a gap between what they’re most concerned about, and the types of claims we see most often; accidents that can happen in any home,” says Amelia Macandrew, Customer Relations Manager at AA Insurance. “However, while...
The NZ median house price in May last year was $460,000 and even though a year later this increased by $46,000, actual affordability improved by 6%. The region that shows a noteworthy annual and quarterly decline in affordability is Central Otago Lakes (19.6% and...
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The Ministry of Social Development commissioned the Study in 2016 to develop a baseline understanding of the services emergency housing providers deliver, and the characteristics and circumstances of the recipients of these services.
Public Housing Quarterly Report and Public Housing Regional Factsheets for September 2018.
Compass Housing Services NZ commissioned independent research to ask their tenants what they thought about the services they were receiving and to ask for areas for improvement.
Housing Call to Action – 2nd draft of TPA’s submission on RTA Reform document
Below is the second draft document by Tenants’ Protection Association (Auckland) (TPA) as a guide for those who wish to make a submission to the ‘REFORM OF THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1986’.
Christchurch City Council is considering a $30 million loan to the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (the Trust) to help them build 130 additional social houses for Christchurch.
Status quo remains at Tenancy Tribunal post Gluckman report
We provided a submission on Residential Tenancies Prohibiting Letting Fees Amendment Bill to the Social Services and Community Committee at Parliament. Read our letter of support below.
New Zealand Green Building Council’s summary of the Budget 2018 lockup
Submissions were due on 30 April to the Tax Working Group, which is looking at ways to improve the fairness, balance and structure of the tax system in New Zealand over the next 10 years.
