State house sale plan ‘sugar coated’

Labour says the Government has used the Salvation Army’s good name to reassure the public that houses will be sold to charities, when in it actually plans to sell them to private companies. The Salvation Army has decided not to buy state houses due to a lack of...

New social housing builds under way

The Council today marked a ground-breaking ceremony with tenants at its Berwick Courts housing complex in St Albans, where three new units are being built. A total of 25 new units are scheduled to open between October and December this year across three of the...
MSD Purchasing Intentions Feedback

MSD Purchasing Intentions Feedback

What we have heard from you and relayed to MSD is that greater certainty is required for you to make investment decisions. We conveyed that members are interested in understanding the following: 1. The specific locations where MSD intends to purchase additional social...

Govt to ease ex-state housing rules

The move comes amid calls for it to sweeten the deal for potential buyers of up to 8000 Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) homes. It is also talking up the likely role of property developers, as one of the countries biggest social agencies walks away from plans to...

State housing: Government put pressure on us – Salvation Army

The organisation announced yesterday it would not take part in the Government’s plan to sell up to 8000 state houses to community providers after research showed it would stretch its resources too far. It would consider joining forces with other providers to buy...

CHA calls for mind shift from government in housing debate

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...

Member Profile: Nelson Tasman Housing Trust

Nelson has been the third least affordable region of New Zealand throughout this century. Nelson Tasman Housing Trust (NTHT/The Trust) is a registered charity and a registered Community Housing Provider. The Trust have been an active member of Community Housing...
Social Services Committee 2013/14 annual review of Housing New Zealand Corporation

A Safe Pair of Hands

Community Housing Aotearoa, established 10 years ago, is the national umbrella group for the community housing sector. We represent 74 members, including councils and not-for-profit organisations who are delivering community housing solutions. Community Housing...

Accessible Properties committed to Social Housing

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...