Christchurch HNZ stock transfer – short list announced
This follows an invitation in April for Expressions of Interest from Community Housing Providers interested in participating in the proposed transfer centred on the suburbs of Shirley, Bryndwr and Riccarton. The three short-listed respondents each bring together an...Congratulations to AHI award winners
Big winners were Wellington City Housing winning: the Excellence in Social Housing award; Leading Community Engagement Practice award; team member Rosie Gallen won the Inspirational Team Member Award and the Tenant Led Initiative was won by City Housing tenant singing...Horowhenua Council housing sold
Sister Margaret Anne Mills of the Sisters of Compassion said the order is committed to providing safe, affordable pensioner housing in Horowhenua well beyond the contractual obligation to keep them until 2029. At a media briefing on Wednesday, the Horowhenua District...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...