Government's action plan welcomed

Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 2:16 pm
Press Release: Community Housing Aotearoa

For immediate release: 13 February 2008

Community Housing Aotearoa Inc. welcomes the government's action plan

Community Housing Aotearoa Incorporated (CHAI) welcomes the government's announcement to develop a larger not-for-profit housing sector as one of the solutions to increasing the supply of affordable housing. CHAI sees the Government's action plan as a positive way forward to addressing the supply of affordable housing and helping families into home ownership.

Released yesterday the government's plan is to establish new Urban Development Authorities (UDA) that will develop large scale urban housing projects. These authorities overseas have proved commercially viable and have delivered sustainable housing developments, providing a full range of housing options. The Hobsonville development is a strong example of what can be achieved when government bodies and other agencies work together to meet local housing needs. Community Housing Aotearoa director Thérèse Quinlivan welcomes the moves towards a stronger not-for-profit sector. Not only would she like to see more details of how the plan will be implemented but also how much investment will be there to support it.

Community Housing Aotearoa is encouraged by the long term vision of this plan as it will both expand the not-for-profit sector and provide a source of affordable housing and other home ownership schemes. However CHAI also wants to see greater investment in community based housing, ensuring all types of housing needs are met. To ensure that the plan is delivered effectively Community Housing Aotearoa would encourage that a consultation process is developed to enable Housing New Zealand, the community housing sector, territorial councils and private developers to work together in equal partnerships.

In a climate of economic uncertainty and rising housing costs, Community Housing Aotearoa welcomes the action plan as a positive approach to a long term goal of providing a supply of affordable housing. Community Housing Aotearoa represents the interests of community housing organisations throughout New Zealand and it currently has over 150 member groups.

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Community Housing Aotearoa

Nga Wharerau o Aotearoa

Community Housing Aotearoa is the peak body for New Zealand's community housing sector. Our 110 members build and manage affordable and social housing.

Our Vision is to make sure every New Zealander is well-housed in a warm, safe, dry and affordable home. This is a basic human right.

We work to support the growth and development of community housing providers to enable them to provide affordable and social housing.

We want to demonstrate that community housing is a critical element alongside private and government owned housing. No one can do it alone.

Community Housing Aotearoa aims to:

1. be the voice of the community housing sector
2. build capacity and foster collaboration
3. promote best practice in housing policy
4. champion quality and excellence.

Contact Community Housing Aotearoa

• Website - communityhousing.org.nz/
• Our Place - Learn how we think this can be achieved
• Phone - +64 4 385 8722
• About us - Our 2021 annual report is online here
• Email - support@communityhousing.org.nz
• Link - Members directory
• Physical Address - Level 11, Ranchhod Tower, 39 The Terrace/102-112 Lambton Quay, Wellington