A bombshell report shows there is no risk to humans from third-hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed. This means tens of thousands of homes have been needlessly tested and cleaned at the cost of millions of dollars, with some demolished and...
Recent reports from Treasury and The Chief Executive of New Zealand Certified Builders indicating the programme may not be able to deliver the housing required creates uncertainty for families who see KiwiBuild as their path to homeownership. In the middle of the...
“While the focus has been on house prices and first home buyers, little attention has been paid to the drastic need for extra rental accommodation”. This fact demonstrates that, while the Salvation Army has said that high rents are creating the working...
Nearly 300 houses will be developed over the next five years as part of the Kōtuitui Place development. This project is being driven by Ākitai Waiohua and the Puhinui partnership of the New Zealand Housing Foundation, Te Tumu Kāinga and CORT Community Housing, along...
Kia ora All the news today has been about the Government’s 2018 Budget. I was in the lock-up, and was able to get the details directly from the Finance Minister before he stood up in Parliament to announce the Government’s intentions to the nation. Below is our...
“While it is a great achievement that the charity has been running a financially sustainable model for the last five years, it is frankly disappointing that our service is still needed,” said Kirsten Patterson, Chair of the Board for the Trust. “Over the last five...
“Everyone deserves a place to live and to have support when it is difficult to secure housing,” Jenny Salesa said. “The 17 apartments, at the former Brydan Motel, will provide families with a warm, dry and safe place to live temporarily, along with support services to...
