NZ’s first ‘wet house’ a step closer
A wet house is a residential facility where alcoholics can continue to drink but get help with rehabilitation while not being out on the streets. Justin Lester, who launched the proposal during his campaign last year, said a 14-bed facility in the CBD should be...Monte Cecilia Housing Trust support family of eight into housing
Carol Smith said she and her children are happy to finally be in a house of their own. Carol Smith’s home is a happy place, full of the sounds of laughter and play. But things haven’t always been so good. The 36-year-old and her seven children have lived...Government buying motels for homeless
The Ministry of Social Development is planning to buy a 17-unit motel near Blenheim and convert it for emergency housing. Brydan Accommodation in Springlands, which has a swimming pool and hydrotherapy spa pool, is currently advertised as premium accommodation. The...
Life When Renting Summit findings
The Summit, held on the 30th of May in Tauranga, sort to answer the question “How do we generate a rental sector and rental stock that is responsive to older tenants?” You can read a summary of the day here: Life When Renting Mid-term summit summary.pdf...
Report from the 2017 CHA conference
With 300 people joining us at our conference last week this was an amazing event. Thank you to all of you who took part and engaged with the content to make this our best conference yet. And a big thank you to all our sponsors, listed below, for helping to make this...25 May CHA Newsletter
Plus more news and events from the community housing sector. Read this newsletter here: 25 May 2017.pdf