New HNZC houses opened in Tāmaki

Opened by Mrs Bennett today, the 21 new homes at Sunnymead Road in Glen Innes, Auckland have been built on large sections that formerly had only six properties. “These new homes are a fantastic example of what modern social housing looks like in New Zealand, so I’m...

Time to explore different housing models

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland’s housing challenges. It is undeniable that Auckland needs more good quality homes fast to provide Aucklanders with better lifestyle options. The...

Flatting for older people

Established in New Zealand in 1991 they are part of the international Abbeyfield movement. There are twelve houses over the country, one under construction, and more in the planning stages. Go here to read more about this CHA member.

P contamination found in HNZC houses

The new development of 19 houses was built in June last year. Two tenants have been evicted after tests returned positive for methamphetamine and two more evictions are underway. In most cases, the tenants were solo mothers with small children, including four toddlers...

Preferred bidders announced for Tauranga and Invercargill

The short-listed Respondents are the Pact Group for Invercargill, and Accessible Properties, Hapori Connect Tauranga* and Kāinga Community Housing Partners* for Tauranga. The Preferred Bidder for each region is expected to be announced in the third quarter of this...

Emergency housing in Whangarei at crisis levels

It has been a busy year for Te Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing and in the past two months the trust has received about 100 inquiries for accommodation. Usually it receives about 240 inquires over the entire year. The trust’s operations manager, Ange Tepania, said...

Abbeyfield appoint new Executive Officer

Commenting on the appointment Abbeyfield chairperson, Peter Smale, says: “As an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in value-led organisations, Susan offers Abbeyfield a strong set of competencies, a clear values orientation and commitment to...

Special housing areas announced for Nelson

“Nelson’s housing problems are not as acute as Auckland’s but we need to address supply, quality and the difficulties for first home buyers. The Government’s programme is to increase new home construction by facilitating faster planning and consenting, new tenancy...

700 bed housing complex announced in Cromwell

Central Otago Mayor Tony Lepper praised the vision and commitment of the developers, saying the plans would alleviate the critical shortage of seasonal worker accommodation and affordable rental accommodation in the district. The district council has agreed to sell...