New executive appointment announced for social housing within MSD

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has appointed Carl Crafar as interim Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) for social housing. Carl’s appointment signals an important change – namely, that MSD is now the lead agency on the Social Housing Reform Programme (SHRP). He...

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...

Auckland 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...

Flatting for older people

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

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...