Auckland council say its time to get serious about homelessness

Mar 31, 2016 | News

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee convened yesterday to discuss homelessness and delivered a clear message to agencies and central government: we will not see an end to homelessness without nationwide collaboration and funding. An Auckland...

New HNZC houses opened in Tāmaki

Mar 21, 2016 | News

Opened by Mrs Bennett today, the 21 new homes at Sunnymead Road in Glen Innes, Auckland have been built on large sections that formerly had only six properties. “These new homes are a fantastic example of what modern social housing looks like in New Zealand, so I’m...

Time to explore different housing models

Mar 21, 2016 | News

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland’s housing challenges. It is undeniable that Auckland needs more good quality homes fast to provide Aucklanders with better lifestyle options. The...

Flatting for older people

Mar 17, 2016 | Member profiles

Established in New Zealand in 1991 they are part of the international Abbeyfield movement. There are twelve houses over the country, one under construction, and more in the planning stages. Go here to read more about this CHA member.

P contamination found in HNZC houses

Mar 17, 2016 | News

The new development of 19 houses was built in June last year. Two tenants have been evicted after tests returned positive for methamphetamine and two more evictions are underway. In most cases, the tenants were solo mothers with small children, including four toddlers...

Preferred bidders announced for Tauranga and Invercargill

Mar 17, 2016 | News

The short-listed Respondents are the Pact Group for Invercargill, and Accessible Properties, Hapori Connect Tauranga* and Kāinga Community Housing Partners* for Tauranga. The Preferred Bidder for each region is expected to be announced in the third quarter of this...

Emergency housing in Whangarei at crisis levels

Mar 9, 2016 | News

It has been a busy year for Te Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing and in the past two months the trust has received about 100 inquiries for accommodation. Usually it receives about 240 inquires over the entire year. The trust’s operations manager, Ange Tepania, said...

Abbeyfield appoint new Executive Officer

Mar 8, 2016 | News

Commenting on the appointment Abbeyfield chairperson, Peter Smale, says: “As an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in value-led organisations, Susan offers Abbeyfield a strong set of competencies, a clear values orientation and commitment to...