Dave Henderson lived up to his reputation of pushing the barrow out. I really enjoyed the talk and this was shared by most who attended. One had to have a lie down as her prejudices were stretched somewhat, but everybody got a chance to ask questions and enjoy Dave’s provocations. Dave described … [Read more...]
This Week Dave Henderson – affordable housing in the Red Zone
The Council has dropped the ball on progressing the co-governance structure for the Red Zone. I know we have had Covid and 3 Waters to deal with but there’s a lot of staff at CCC who should be working on this. People are getting frustrated at the glacial approach to dealing with this matter. This … [Read more...]
The Community Housing sector considers a range of ways of raising finance
Recently the CEO and Sector Leaders Forum for Community housing in Aotearoa held a Masterclass on finance for the sector. The speakers were: Sam Stubbs, Managing Director, Simplicity: large scale wholesale investor’s perspective. Shamubeel Eaqub, Economist – a plain talking … [Read more...]
A stunning article by Rebecca Macfie on the complex issue of Housing
This week North and South magazine printed an article on housing by Rebecca Macfie. Rebecca has summarised how exactly we got into the mess we have over housing. This is the best summary I have ever read on this matter. I recommend that you rush out and purchase a copy. Rebecca was then … [Read more...]
Housing analysis by Bernard Hickey
Bernard Hickey wrote this in his Kaka column last week. I thank him for his permission to reprint this. I think it’s something which has covered many critical issues. Make your own mind up, and here it is: PM Jacinda Ardern defended her Government against the Human Rights Commission’s accusation … [Read more...]
Last Week Peter Beck and Chris Chamberlain
Last week we had a double act. Peter Beck spoke about the parish he has been involved with as a priest, St Lukes, which had lost its church in the earthquakes. St Lukes has had a strong commitment to social justice issues with a special involvement with the Prostitutes Collective. The parish after … [Read more...]
An event raising funds to achieve more community housing
Those who were at the last Tuesday Club heard part of Peter Beck’s presentation was shared by Chris Chamberlain of Oxford Terrace Baptist Church. Chris and his parish have decided to build affordable houses where their old Church used to stand. This is a wonderful project and I would recommend that … [Read more...]
Will the Press ever stop pushing the “tweet” button with Community Housing?
There are Community Housing providers throughout New Zealand. Literally from North Cape to Bluff. This sector houses around 35,000 people every night. Many of the people the Community Housing sector house are amongst our society’s most vulnerable. Add to this number those housed by Kainga Ora … [Read more...]
A good housing story involving my whanau:
A really neat part of the media are the local stories produced by Frank Films. This week Gerard Smyth and team at Frank Films produced a story on a wonderful housing solution called the Peterborough Housing Coop. I have written about it before. In the film the Frank Film crew focused in on those … [Read more...]
John Patterson’s been writing memories and commenting on house construction
In John’s first piece he has written about the mines in the area he grew up in. There were disasters, but when the death only involved one person the town moved on and the family had the job of grieving on their own. It is a real lesson for us to remember those who are grieving over personal … [Read more...]
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