Alan Johnson, an analyst who worked for the Salvation Army for years, has produced his latest analysis on our housing market. For those of us committed to an ethical response to housing needs, and for all New Zealanders to be properly housed emerging from Covid 19, is a great opportunity to remedy … [Read more...]
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill:
This Bill has been introduced to Parliament and if any of you wish to make a submission please read the following: The Bill has been referred to the Social Services and Community Select Committee. The Committee has called for public submissions on the Bill – submissions close on Wednesday 25 … [Read more...]
Steven Moe’s podcast this week:
http://seeds.libsyn.com/israel-cooper-on-home-community-people-and-purpose Israel Cooper has a clear sense of identity and purpose and we talk about what led to his co-founding the building company, Home, which has a real focus on people and community and is an impact driven company. From his … [Read more...]
It’s time for a serious conversation to address housing as essential infrastructure:
I chair the CEO and Sector Leaders Forum for Community Housing providers. I have had serious conversations with providers from across this country on how shallow the debate has been on housing. Bernard Hickey, of Newsroom, is promoting housing being lifted from shallow political debate, just … [Read more...]
UN Rapportear – Adequate Housing
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Leilani Farha, is visiting New Zealand from 10-19 February, and there are several opportunities to engage with her during the visit. Ms Farha will assess positive developments in housing in New Zealand as well as challenges and gaps in … [Read more...]
Madras Square takes another step
Rosemary Neave has been part of the Viva Community which is part of the Ōtautahi Urban Guild and writes about recent developments at Madras Square This week the Christchurch City Council approved a loan to the Ōtautahi Urban Guild to progress the development of a community led central city … [Read more...]
Housing is our Challenge
The Resource Management Act has had a perverse impact on our planning as a country. Too often it is used by those who have the resources to be able to afford a lawyer to stop genuine initiatives which would improve our society. Often the battle has justification and the Act works just as … [Read more...]
Ricky Houton and housing initiatives:
I have written before about a brilliant housing leader in Northland, Ricky Houton. On Monday morning last week Ricky was interviewed by Kathryn Ryan. He wasn’t able to get everything he is doing across. But, the most interesting piece was Kathryn speaking to a woman who is starting the process of … [Read more...]
Changes to housing policy announced this week:
I am involved with Community Housing initiatives. I was slightly apprehensive about how Megan Woods would handle the announcement of the Housing reset. Phil Twyford almost completely stuffed up the Housing portfolio by overpromising, and under-delivering. However, he succeeded in placing … [Read more...]
It’s time for an across party accord on Housing policy:
I have often been asked why I never went to Parliament. The main reason is I couldn’t stand being told by a whip how to vote. I’m just not compliant enough. I admire those who go, and I have put lots of effort over the years assisting others to head in that direction. Another reason, other then … [Read more...]
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