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NZ Housing Mediawatch

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:08:12 +0000

Stuff/Scoop, 30 September
Housing NZ wins fight to evict gang families
Housing New Zealand’s ability to get rid of troublesome tenants quickly has been strengthened after it won a second court battle to evict families with gang links. The NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) has praised HNZ for its stance in a press release issued today. But the group of women who live in Farmer Cres in Pomare, the Hutt Valley, are still refusing to budge.

Manukau Courier, 29 September
HNZ under pressure
Tenants of a Housing New Zealand apartment block in Otahuhu are criticising the government agency for neglecting them. Residents of the Albert St Apartments say they’ve spent years asking for action over “serious and potentially dangerous” issues but to no avail.

Stuff, 23 September
31-year-old in rest-home care
Robyn Rainey is aged 31 and lives in a Christchurch rest home. She is one of nearly 1000 young people around the country who are forced to live with the elderly because there is no appropriate accommodation for them elsewhere.

Manawatu Standard, 22 September
A roof and a chance to start fresh
As manager of The Salvation Army’s women’s hostel in Palmerston North Kerry Mudgway draws on her own experience as she helps homeless women focus on the future. Miss Mudgway says she’s aware what it’s like to be on the “other side of the fence” and can help the women learn from past mistakes.

Press: Habitat for Humanity makes Community Housing fashionable

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:06:52 +0000

Voxy, 15 September
Habitat For Humanity’s Fashion Week House Ready For The Spotlight
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand’s latest building project commenced on September 22 when the housing charity began construction on a four-bedroom home in Auckland’s Viaduct during Air New Zealand Fashion Week. Known as the “Nail It With Love” Build, the house will be built by a 300-strong all-female volunteer workforce which includes leading NZ fashion designers Kate Sylvester, Liz Mitchell, Zambesi’s Liz Findlay and Trelise Cooper, who initiated the ambitious project.

Sept. 16 Snapshots now online!

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:17:25 +0000

Read about the appointment of CHA’s new Executive Officer, David McCartney who takes on the role starting October 5.

In “Reaching Out” Andrew Wilson (CHA chair and General Manager of Properties of IHC New Zealand Inc.) writes about “Making ‘Not in My Back Yard’ Go Away”.

Maori Development Manager, Kaye-Maree Dunn takes a look at Maori Housing Research.

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Upcoming Events: CHA’s AGM and Council Elections

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:08:21 +0000

CHA’s AGM will this year be held in Rotorua on November 11. Nomination papers will be sent electronically to CHA members within the next month to elect two general members and a Maori Caucus member for CHA’s Council. This makes it especially important that your organisation renews its membership so that you can have a say with your vote and also stand for national council.

To renew membership or make any queries please contact CHA support@communityhousing.org.nz or call on 04-385-8722.

Upcoming Events: SHAC Symposium

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:05:13 +0000

What: SHAC Symposium: Practical Housing to Support Sustainable Living
When and where: 19-21 November 2009, Dunedin.

A diverse group of builders, architects, engineers, designers and others come together to discuss their designs for simple, affordable, more sustainable homes.

Speakers include: Students and staff from Unitec School of Design, University of Auckland School of Architecture, Housing New Zealand, University of Canterbury, Christchurch Polytechnic, Otago Polytechnic, Wintec and Victoria University.

Professionals include Dave Strachan, ANZIA, Lawrence McIntyre and David Truebridge and others.

For further information or to register your attendance please visit http://www.shac.org.nz/. For answers to any queries regarding SHAC or the symposium please email Tim Bishop at tim@shac.org.nz.

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