New builds in Auckland unaffordable
Figures released for the first time raise questions about whether new home building in Auckland is making the city any more affordable. The median price of new dwellings is $800,000, and fewer than 20 percent of new homes qualify for KiwiSaver first-home-buyer...Tamaki Regeneration Company in action on HNZC houses
“Some Housing NZ led redevelopments are already underway and we will look to accelerate this to ensure that we continue to put our residents in new, warm and dry homes.” Mr Holyoake says families are central to the company’s work. “Those people affected by...
March 31, 2016 Newsletter
March 31, 2016 NewsletterAuckland council say its time to get serious about homelessness
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
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
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...