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...
Bridge Housing featured in Business North August Edition

Bridge Housing featured in Business North August Edition

Perry Charitable Trust’s New Peake Mews Development Offers Hope for New Zealand’s Housing Crisis. In an effort to combat the on-going housing crisis in New Zealand, the Brian Perry Charitable Trust (BPCT) has unveiled its latest initiative, the Peake Mews development....
Bridge Housing February 2023 Newsletter

Bridge Housing February 2023 Newsletter

The February issue of the Bridge Housing newsletter is now available to read – the need for immediate action to tackle the housing crisis has never been more pronounced and Bridge Housing continues to look for ways it can contribute to positive outcomes. You can...
OneRoof: Secure homes in turbulent times

OneRoof: Secure homes in turbulent times

A new initiative seeks to improve home ownership rates in Waikato. With prices having soared to unprecedented heights in 2021, New Zealand’s housing market is at last beginning to level out. However, just as first home buyers dared to dream of finally getting a foot...