Community Housing Aotearoa

"The visit by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing has reinforced the need to view good, affordable homes as a fundamental human right – and highlighted what needs to happen to ensure all New Zealanders are well-housed,” says Scott Figenshow, Chief Executive of Community Housing Aotearoa.

UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha has been in New Zealand since 10 February to gather information and insights into how the human right to housing is being realised in New Zealand. She has released a preliminary summary of her findings and recommendations (Ms Farha’s media release and end-of-mission statement is available at https://www.hrc.co.nz/news/new-zealandhousing-crisis-requires-bold-human-rights-response-says-un-expert/). A comprehensive report of the visit will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2021.

CHA Newsletter 17 February 2020, Government homelessness announcement, Visit by UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, CHA submission on the draft Urban Development Bill, CHRA: Financial viability review, How to use Homestar and HomeFit in your work, Your Community Housing Networks, Come @ us!, IN THE NEWS, EVENTS, Housing hui for people with disabilities, their whānau and caregivers, The Australasian Housing Institute - Workshops 2020, Housing First Partners conference March 2020, Property Council conference March 2020, KĀINGA 2020 – the Auckland Māori Housing Summit, NZGBC Housing Summit May 2020, National Māori Housing Conference May 2020, AHI Housing First Finland study tour May 2020, LGNZ annual conference July 2020.

Community Housing Aotearoa submission on the Urban Development Bill, Key Submission Points, About Us, Areas where the Bill needs more work, Recommended Amendments to the Bill, Summary.

Schedule for visit by UN Special Rapporteur, Human Rights Commissioner: UN visit provides opportunity for scrutiny, Invitation to Wellington screening of 'The Push' film, Draft Urban Development Bill misses the mark,
Kāinga Ora Board finalised, Last chance to register for HomeStar and HomeFit webinar, Update on workforce development framework, Your Community Housing Networks, Come @ us! IN THE NEWS, HUD seeks new Deputy Chief Executive, EVENTS, Sydney conference on housing as the foundation for mental health, Housing hui for people with disabilities, their whānau and caregivers, The Australasian Housing Institute - Workshops 2020,
Housing First Partners conference March 2020, Property Council conference March 2020, NZGBC Housing Summit May 2020, National Māori Housing Conference May 2020, AHI Housing First Finland study tour May 2020, LGNZ annual conference July 2020.

2020 off to a flying start, Visit by UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, The Shift Aotearoa, Have your say on the Urban Development Bill, Webinar for CHA members: Homestar and HomeFit, They've found a home - now they need a place to live, EVENTS, Sydney conference on housing as the foundation for mental health, Housing hui for people with disabilities, their whānau and caregivers, The Australasian Housing Institute - Workshops 2020, Housing First Partners conference March 2020, Property Council conference March 2020, NZGBC Housing Summit May 2020, National Māori Housing Conference May 2020, AHI Housing First Finland study tour May 2020,
LGNZ annual conference July 2020

Season's greetings from CHA! Have your say on the Urban Development Bill, Webinar for CHA members: Homestar and HomeFit, Podcast on homelessness in New Zealand, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Season's greetings from CHRA, ComVoices survey findings, Joint submission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Bill, Your community housing networks, QLCHT Annual Report, Community Finance secures further significant backing, Come @ us! Housing First Partners conference March 2020, Property Council conference March 2020, NZGBC Housing Summit May 2020, National Māori Housing Conference May 2020, AHI Housing First Finland study tour May 2020, LGNZ annual conference July 2020.