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Housing developments and programmes

Different initiatives and programmes aim to support people in housing need. These include the Regional housing development and our Auckland housing programme.

Ways we can help you to own a home

Housing New Zealand manage a number of financial products to help first home buyers to achieve the dream of home ownership.

Working with us

We work with many groups in the community – from those we work with on new housing developments through to community groups we work with for the benefit of our tenants.

Close to home newsletter

Close to Home is a tenant newsletter supported by Housing New Zealand. Read about local communities, recipes, tips, advice and staying safe around the home.

Investor Relations

As a result of Budget 2018 decisions, the Minister of Finance and the Minister responsible for Housing New Zealand have increased the limit on Housing New Zealand’s Borrowing Protocol.

Keeping your house warm and dry

Housing New Zealand is upgrading more homes to improve the lives of tenants.

Latest News

13 December 2018

Meeting the neighbours down the lane

If you’ve ever moved your family to a new neighbourhood, you’ll know it can be a challenging time.
13 December 2018

Calm Christine helps contractor

Dunedin tenant Christine's quick and calm response was of great help to one of our contractors.
12 December 2018

FENZ and HNZ team up to train fire fighters

Ever been tossed into a two story building, that’s fully cloaked in dense peanut oil smoke and made to carry a 90kg dummy downstairs in blackout conditions?
12 December 2018

Every community needs a Natalie

Every community needs a Natalie – Mosgiel’s Murray Street community has struck gold with theirs.
11 December 2018

Christmas Cheer for southern tenants

Festive cheer was in plentiful supply when Housing New Zealand hosted a Christmas dinner for elderly tenants in Mosgiel this week.
10 December 2018

A whare for Te Taitokerau

Te Roopu Taurima is the largest kaupapa Maori organisation in the country, providing support services for people of all ethnicities who have intellectual disabilities.
10 December 2018

Sit back and relax

Sometimes the best conversations start when people are relaxed and having fun.
6 December 2018

Aranui affirms its community spirit

Housing New Zealand staff once again took an active part in an annual event that celebrates the spirit of a vibrant Christchurch community.
5 December 2018

They call it puppy love

Life has been great since Housing New Zealand tenant, Lyn got her pet dog Laila.
4 December 2018

Community connect at safety event

Residents of Panama Rd and surrounding Mt Wellington streets came along to a Community Safety Day to meet up, have fun and learn about safety.