The establishment of affordable housing zones

Jun 1, 2018 | News

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...

Housing First programme proves value in Auckland

May 31, 2018 | News

“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....

Short supply of houses ups rents and creates working poor

May 28, 2018 | News

“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...

Stop KiwiBuild Uncertainty

May 28, 2018 | News

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...

More Kōtuitui Places needed please – CHA

May 25, 2018 | News

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...

New Zealand Green Building Council’s report on the budget lock-up

May 25, 2018 | News

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...