Boost in funding for Auckland emergency housing provision

At the end of June there were 941 Auckland households on the social housing waiting list in category A, described as “at risk and including households with a severe and persistent housing need that must be addressed immediately”. Read more here.

Minister of Finance on social investment

This is worth looking at as the Government …” are now rolling this approach out to the justice sector and social housing, which will give a more complete picture of both the problems and potential solutions.” Read more here.

Auckland’s quest for affordable housing

This is a very good piece looking at the Auckland housing situation and the housing being created by some of CHA’s members and associates including CORT and the Housing Foundation. Hear and read more here.

Iwi collective keen to expand housing

The collective are keen to play a big part in the development of the region’s affordable housing. The development also includes social housing through a range of community providers, supported by a $29 million grant from the government’s social housing...

New process for social housing transactions

The Government wants to hear from parties interested in: Transfer of existing HNZ properties and tenancies for ongoing social housing purposes (these may occur over several years, although they are interested in identifying the transfers that might follow Tauranga and...

New social housing units in Christchurch

The one-bedroom units, which feature double glazing, wet-area showers and mobility scooter parking and charging areas, were officially opened today by Christchurch City Council at its Berwick Courts housing complex.They are part of 41 new units currently under...

Tauranga Community Housing Trust buys council housing

Ownership of the units will be transferred on October 1, with all existing tenancy arrangements continued under the same terms and conditions. TCHT Manager Chris Johnstone says the Trust is excited to have the opportunity to extend its social housing services into the...