Perry Trust donates $4m for Affordable Housing in Waipa

Perry Trust donates $4m for Affordable Housing in Waipa

Thanks largely to a $4m donation from the Brian Perry Charitable Trust, Bridge Housing has opened Peake Mews, its first affordable housing neighbourhood in Cambridge. “This milestone reaffirms our commitment to reshaping the housing landscape in the Waikato, ensuring...
Bridge Housing Chair wins Hawkins Long Service Award

Bridge Housing Chair wins Hawkins Long Service Award

Bridge Housing Charitable Trust is proud to congratulate our Chair, Simon Perry who was named as the winner of the Hawkins Construction Long Service Award at the Property Council NZ Central People Property Awards 2023. Simon, who is also a Director of Perry Group, has...
Wellbeing in public housing vs. private rentals

Wellbeing in public housing vs. private rentals

Summary More than 24 thousand households in Aotearoa NZ are assessed as being in serious housing need. Many of these households include children whose current and future wellbeing is likely to be impaired by living in precarious housing conditions. This Briefing...
Affordable rental housing shrinking compared to population rise

Affordable rental housing shrinking compared to population rise

The number of affordable houses available for renters is shrinking as the population rises, new research shows. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) commissioned the survey which showed the overall stock of affordable rental housing decreased between one and five...