New homes in Miramar

The Miramar properties reflect a long-held commitment to provide quality housing that is accessible to those with disabilities and comes with a tenancy manager that helps coordinate any other required support services. “We make sure our houses work for our tenants,...

Makeover for old state homes

Around 85 North Island state houses have been sent to Spring Hill since the programme started in 2008, and the idea has also been replicated at Rolleston Prison south-west of Christchurch to help with housing in the Canterbury region. Trained tradesmen oversee the...

Government expects a large HNZ dividend next year

“Housing NZ’s Statement of Performance Expectations features a single reference to a new item called “capital contributions to the Crown” (page 15). “The $336 million the Government will receive in 2016 is in addition to the $118 million annual dividend it takes out...

Auckland housing market in dangerous territory

Mr Wheeler said in overseas housing markets where there have been large house price corrections, investors have been more likely to default on their loans. Read more comments from Bill English and Graeme Wheeler here. Meanwhile, a leading economist said the Auckland...

Launch of Auckland Development Guide on October 5

It is a web-based tool that: • Provides information to support practical joint efforts among the private development sector, community housing organisations and the public sector to deliver affordable housing. • Supports the implementation of the affordable housing...

Announcing AGM of Community Housing Aotearoa

Please see full details here. There are four vacancies that need to be filled on the CHA council. Please complete this form and return nominations for these vacancies here by 2 October, 2015. There has been one motion to amend the constitution to allow voting by voice...

CHA seeks programme manager

Community Housing Aotearoa is a vibrant and growing organisation. Our mission is to support the growth and development of community housing in New Zealand to meet our vision of all New Zealanders well housed. If you share our passion for an increasing role for...

Invite to discuss Maori housing

Te Matapihi invites Māori organisations with an interest in housing and the built environment to a series of hui to discuss National Science Challenge 11: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Ko ngā wā kāinga hei whakamāhorahora. The purpose of these hui is to...