The establishment of affordable housing zones
In cities the Government could consider applying our own local model of the United States concept of rent controlled buildings although it appears the jury is out on its success. Horowhenua is a good case study because land and property developers have moved into the...
Scott Gallacher’s email regarding Methamphetamine findings 30 May 2018
Email from Scott Gallacher regarding methamphetamine findings 30 May 2018.pdfHousing First programme proves value in Auckland
“The Housing First Auckland collective was launched in March last year to end homelessness for 472 chronically homeless adults and families in Auckland,” Phil Twyford said. “That’s 227 people and their wider families that Housing First has changed the lives of....The meth house is a myth: There’s ‘no risk’ from drug smoking residue, Govt report finds
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...
CHA newsletter 28 May 2018
CHA Newsletter 28 May 2018.pdfStop KiwiBuild Uncertainty
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...Short supply of houses ups rents and creates working poor
“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...