Charitable status for community housing groups confirmed

He Korowai Trust and twelve Habitat for Humanity charities are the most recent to have their status confirmed by the independent Charities Registration Board. Charities Services has closed its reviews into these charities’ housing activities.Read more here.

New social housing units opened in Christchurch

The modern one-bedroom units were officially opened on 9 October at the Council’s HP Smith Courts housing complex.They are part of a number of new Council units being built to help replace the 113 lost to the residential red zone following the earthquakes. A...

Beca announce website

Beca were the host of the Auckland Affordable Housing Development Guide launch on Monday 5 October. Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse launched the guide to the audience of 120 and discussed the importance of managing growth that works for and reflects our diverse...
Transaction Unit market sounding process

Transaction Unit market sounding process

The feedback suggests substantial further work is required in order to ensure that stock transfers deliver on the aims expressed for the transfers, in particular their potential for better outcomes for families, communities and taxpayers. CHA has discussed its...

RFP for emergency housing services in Auckland

The aim of these services is to provide short-term accommodation and individualised support services for individuals and households that have an emergency housing need. Go here for details.

Making affordable homes happen has Auckland launch

There was much interest in the information provided on the website and a very positive response. Auckland Council Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says: “The availability of good quality affordable housing that meets the needs of all Aucklanders is an issue that has become...

Nominations for CHA Council

Please join us at 5:30pm on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at Te Wharewaka. We’ll start with the Mihi Whakatau followed by nibbles and drinks and the Annual General Meeting. You can read the statements here for the candidates: Julie Scott: Queenstown Lakes Community...