Identification and treatment of methamphetamine contamination

Jun 23, 2016 | News

CHA and Emerge Aotearoa are providing the following draft policies regarding methamphetamine contamination for the purpose of sharing information among community housing providers. Each organisation will need to determine the right policies for their own organization....
Kiwis paying $1000 more a year to rent

Kiwis paying $1000 more a year to rent

Jun 23, 2016 | Research

He said Auckland was New Zealand’s most expensive region, with a median rent of $520 per week. “Renting a typical property in Auckland will set you back more than $27,000 a year, that’s up $1,500 since May last year and a hefty $5,000 increase since May 2011.”...

Lifewise Big Sleepout 2016

Jun 21, 2016 | Events

As well as raising funds, the Lifewise Big Sleepout aims to deconstruct misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Now in its seventh year the impact the event has on participants continues to astound the Lifewise team. “Talking to people who have experienced...

Park up for Homes- the housing emergency in New Zealand

Jun 21, 2016 | News

Graphic by Toby Morris RNZ Read the news reports here: New Zealand Herald talks about Park up for Homes: where hundreds spend the night in cars in support of homeless families. And here Park up for Homes is reported by Maori Television . The 15 June column by graphic...

Demand for more community housing overwhelming

Jun 21, 2016 | News

“What we need is permanent housing solutions in areas of need – there’s too many barriers in the way and we need less pop up solutions like the relocation grant.” Listen to the Radio New Zealand interview here. Community groups say...

Local authorities and social housing

Jun 9, 2016 | News

This article has been developed from his presentation to the Wellington City Council. In his usual direct and engaging style, Shamubeel provides an insightful review of the current status of housing for the poor and vulnerable in New Zealand along with some of the...

Emergency housing funding update

Jun 9, 2016 | News

From 1 July 2016, the contracting for emergency housing with the Ministry of Social Development will change.A Request for Proposals (RFP) for emergency housing places is now available on the Government Electronic Tendering System(GETS): 17568641. While the closing...