Tag: social_housing

• New Zealand Boosts Social Housing with $69.2 Million Flexible Fund Investment

  28 May 2026 4:57 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

  New Zealand's government commits an additional $69.2 million to its Flexible Fund, aiming to deliver 1800-2250 new social homes by 2028/29. This investment targets specific regional needs and supports diverse housing providers.

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• Community Housing Aotearoa Warns Against Social Housing Policy Changes

  22 May 2026 7:27 a.m. · Source: Community Housing Aotearoa

  Community Housing Aotearoa urges the New Zealand Government to reconsider proposed social housing changes, warning that tighter eligibility and increased rents could exacerbate homelessness and disproportionately affect vulnerable households, despite agreeing on the need for increased supply.

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• Government’s Social Housing Overhaul Sparks Fierce Debate Over Fairness and ‘Cruelty’

  21 May 2026 2:34 p.m. · Source: Peter Fowler

  Government’s Social Housing Overhaul Sparks Fierce Debate Over Fairness and ‘Cruelty’

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• ACT Welcomes Budget 2026 Social Housing Reforms

  21 May 2026 1:59 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

  ACT New Zealand praises Budget 2026 social housing changes, introducing 30% minimum rent contribution and defined tenancies. Reforms aim for fairness, redirecting savings to private renters and improving safety, while reducing waitlists and Kāinga Ora debt.

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• Labour Condemns National's Social Housing Plan as 'Cruel Cuts'

  21 May 2026 1:55 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

  The Labour Party criticizes National's social housing plan, calling it 'cruel cuts' that will increase rents for 84,000 households by $31 weekly. Labour's Kieran McAnulty said the policy impacts pensioners, families, and disabled occupants, worsening the housing crisis.

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• New Zealand Government Launches Major Social Housing Reform

  21 May 2026 1:46 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

  New Zealand's government is reforming social housing to be fairer, better targeted, and encourage independence. Changes include increased tenant rent contributions and higher accommodation supplements, aiming for efficiency and reduced long-term dependence.

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• NZ Budget 2025: New Housing Investment Approach

  22 May 2025 2:18 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  New Zealand's Budget 2025 introduces a housing investment strategy, including a Flexible Fund, to deliver suitable housing and support social housing with $128 million for 550+ Auckland homes.

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• NZ Budget 2025: Millions to Deliver New Social Homes

  22 May 2025 2:17 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  New Zealand's Budget 2025 allocates NZ$128 million over four years for at least 550 new social homes in Auckland, plus a new Flexible Fund to replace older housing programmes.

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• Hawke’s Bay to Receive 150 New Social Homes

  19 May 2025 4:02 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  Housing Minister Chris Bishop announces 150 new social homes for Hawke’s Bay, delivered through a community-led approach and government investment, to address high housing needs in the region.

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