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2 August 2001 |
City Housing
The Christchurch City Council pioneered local authority housing in 1938 with the provision of 16 units in Barnett Ave, Sydenham.
Today there are more than 2600 units in 111 complexes throughout the city. The Council has the second largest portfolio of affordable accommodation in the country, behind Housing New Zealand, with a capital value of $115m.
In 1996, Christchurch City Council undertook a significant review of its involvement in housing, resolving to continue and indeed expand activities to meet the needs of the elderly and disadvantaged sectors of society. In support of these needs, a new vision statement was adopted: To contribute to the community's social well-being by ensuring safe, accessible and affordable housing is available to people on low incomes, including elderly persons and people with disabilities. As a result of the 1996 resolution, goals and action points, the Council has built four new housing complexes over four years, at a total cost of $10 million. It has also entered into a number of housing partnerships with other agencies seeking to increase the quality of life for residents who have a need for supported accommodation. The most recent of these was between the Council and Colombo Street Baptist Church, in the opening of Lancewood Courts in Beckenham. In 2000, the Council signed a Memorandum of Agreement and Understanding with Housing New Zealand to work more closely in the delivery of housing in Christchurch.
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