Housing
Housing is a basic need in New Zealand and everyone is entitled to a warm, dry, safe home. There are many agencies nationwide and locally who support people and whānau into homes where they can settle down and enjoy their communities around them. If you are in need of emergency/short term/long term housing the support services below can help. They will often be able to support or link you in with other support service to make sure your basic needs are met.
Housing Support and Information
No fixed abode and support services
A directory of Christchurch accommodation and service for people without a safe, secure home.
Contacts for Housing Support
A list of organisations who can provide assistance for both urgent and non urgent housing needs.
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities
This website provides Information about state housing in NZ.
Helping reduce harm from unhealthy homes
Information from the CDHB on housing issues for renters and home owners.
First Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be a daunting process; there are many things to think about and processes to go through. However, once you have navigated these things, purchasing your first home can be an extremely rewarding opportunity. Below are some services who can guide you through some of the trickier first steps on your journey.
Resources to help:
Sorted NZ
A website with information on how to look after yourself, your family and your finances.
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities
This website provides Information about state housing in NZ.
Videos
A series of positive videos about families who have successfully found homes and ideas on how to make this happen for you.
