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Part 2: Strategic priority six: Strategic management of assets
This priority relates to the Corporation's role in managing state housing. It includes providing more homes in high-demand areas, using assets effectively, modernising and maintaining existing homes, and improving new housing designs to meet changing needs under the acquisition and improvement of HNZC state houses appropriation.
Housing demand is constantly changing. The Corporation will need more houses of the right kind, quality and location to meet future housing demand. Research shows that people increasingly expect their homes to be safe and healthy. People want dry and warm homes. The current housing portfolio will remain the Corporation's first priority if these expectations are to be met.
Existing housing will be maintained to an appropriate level so homes are suitable for modern-day living. Improvements will continue to make homes warmer, more energy-efficient and safer. More homes will be bought and built to address the demand for state housing by people on the waiting list.
Key activities to achieve this strategic priority include:
- modernising state housing to appropriate, defined standards
- maintaining the ageing stock
- increasing the housing portfolio
- installing energy efficiency retrofits
- reconfiguring properties to match demand.
