The 11 houses have been built by Housing New Zealand to meet the needs of today’s social housing tenants, with double-glazing, insulation, thermal quality curtains and low-energy use appliances. They are a mixture of two, three and four bedroom units, and replace two...
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The answers to the following questions are here: How are CHO’s and Housing New Zealand agreements are similar and different. Is the intent to create a level playing field? Is this the end of IRRS? Will all rent subsidy be handled through tailored agreements? Go here...
While other countries including the United Kingdom and United States have mandatory accessibility standards in their building codes, New Zealand is allowing homes to be built that are not fit for the needs of all its people. Read the full press release on Scoop...
Social justice is vitally important in Christchurch as it is rebuilding and redeveloping; it is equally important in all of our communities. It does not happen by accident but is the result of deliberate and inclusive decision-making. Find out more about what promises...
It’s a web-based asset management planning tool that reports condition, performance and forecasts lifecycle expenditure for buildings, usually over a 20 year window. Click here to register for this webinar.
The project is a chance to have deep engagement into shaping the terms on which IRRS, stock transfers, social housing grant and other capital can work from a CHO’s perspective. The project is unique in that it isn’t repeating the cycle where government...
Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) is the representative body that binds New Zealand’s community housing sector together. It advocates on the sector’s behalf to Government and others. It builds the reputation of the sector by showcasing its achievements and...
To take advantage of this discounted rate, include the voucher code (GREEEN) on the second registration page just before paying. For more information on these events visit the website or email New Zealand Green Building Council at [email protected].
“The Tāmaki Redevelopment Company is a partnership between Government and Auckland Council to redevelop this community of predominantly state housing. Our objective is a stronger community through better quality housing, more housing, a greater mix of tenure and...
Airedale Property Trust is in essence a social enterprise turning the profits generated through its property and consultancy work into social outcomes by partly funding the work of its sister trust Lifewise, an Auckland based social development agency, which supports...
The regeneration is a 20-year programme being managed by the Tamaki Redevelopment Company, an Auckland Council and New Zealand government partnership established in 2012. Read the full press release on Scoop here.
The commission says Cantabrians’ rights to habitable and affordable housing are being breached post-quake. Chief human rights commissioner David Rutherford said the commission had asked the Government to up its accommodation supplement in Christchurch to help people...