Update on MBIE fire safety for the supported housing sector project

Jun 29, 2016 | News

“It’s important to have everyone on board as we develop fire safety solutions for those living in supported housing,” says Chris Rutledge, Fire Programme lead. “We’re pleased to report we are progressing a shared governance agreement between MBIE and the New Zealand...

HNZC -warm and dry poster

Jun 29, 2016 | News

If a tenant, or anyone acting on behalf of a tenant, has any concerns about the condition of a Housing New Zealand property, HNZC encourage them to contact them on 0800 801 601. See more information here:Warm and Dry Programme.pdf As part of the warm and dry programme...

Otautahi Community Housing Trust employment opportunities

Jun 29, 2016 | News

The Otautahi Community Housing Trust was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in 2016. Its formation reflects the wish of the Christchurch City Council (CCC) to move to a more financially sustainable model for its social housing portfolio, to improve the quality of its...
NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

Jun 29, 2016 | Reports & Articles

“There is a real contradiction in government support and our members’ experience,” says Trevor. Work and Income’s Special Needs Grants for food have decreased by 28% from December 2009 to December 2015, but the demand for food parcels has skyrocketed. Housing...
CHA submission on Incorporated Societies Act

CHA submission on Incorporated Societies Act

Jun 29, 2016 | Submissions

CHA have two areas of concern in the bill, these relate to: 1. changes to the number of members a society must have to register an incorporated society 2. the number of days to appeal decisions to the High Court. You can read the submission here: CHA submission Inc...
CHA submission on Incorporated Societies Act

CHA submission on Healthy Homes Bill June 2016

Jun 29, 2016 | Submissions

CHA strongly support revision to the bill so that it activates a performance-based standard, for example, requiring properties to be able to achieve the World Health Organisation recommended interior temperature of 18C year-around (and 21C in certain circumstances)....

Plan of action for homeless in Tauranga

Jun 28, 2016 | News

From there they would assess their needs for the next three months, including what services and support was currently available and what other support was needed. In a statement from the steering group it said they would look into an opportunity to present to Tauranga...