On the House
Ask Chris Moller about the potential for prefabrication to change the way we build our houses and he cites a cartoon. Drawn by the American neo-futurist architect Buckminster Fuller in the 1950s, it depicts a car being constructed on a suburban front lawn. “Of course,...Govt must aid state home sales: Salvation Army
A charity tagged as a likely buyer of state houses says it is reviewing its involvement unless it can get either more capital from the Government or a very low price for the houses. Salvation Army social policy director Major Campbell Roberts says the army has brought...More Special Housing Areas brings total to 100
“These 12 new Special Housing Areas will enable 2000 additional homes to be fast-tracked and will help address the supply and affordability issues in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. These additional SHAs bring the nationwide total to 100, with a capacity for 47,000...No guarantee state houses stay in community hands
“Treasury are handling the sale process and have advised the Government that if a community housing provider ‘were to become financially distressed this could present risks to ongoing tenancies and fiscal risks to the Crown’. “These houses could end up in private...Lack of suitable housing for people with disabilities (originally published 23/1/15)
Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust chairwoman Bev James said the trust was approached on a regular basis by members of the public desperate for a place to live. “There is almost no rental accommodation that is suitable for mobility impaired people. The need...Government releases social housing Cabinet papers
The papers include 1) an Overview; 2) Initial steps and future state for purchasing social housing places for clients; and 3) Redevelopment of social housing and engagement with the community housing sector and iwi/Māori. CHA is still reviewing the content of the...Public engagement on Social Housing Reform Programme
The purpose of these meetings is to provide an overview of the reforms and to hold a constructive dialogue with the public and communities. The meetings commence Friday 13 February in Auckland. For dates and venues visit the Treasury website here.Habitat welcomes Government housing reforms
Habitat for Humanity Acting CEO Nic Greene says the Prime Minister’s announcement this week with more detail around the Government’s plan shows it remains committed to the housing discussion and engaging with community housing providers to find solutions to housing...