Nelson Tasman Housing Trust

Six families on low incomes will soon move into our new rental homes in Tōtara St, Nelson, which were blessed at an opening celebration today. The homes are a mix of two, three and four bedrooms and are looking fantastic - the families are due to move in mid-November and are very excited about it. Here are some photos from today, of Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and our board chair Andrew Wilson planting a tree; our director Carrie Mozena outside the homes; and guests mingling. Jennian Homes Nelson Pine Industries Ltd. Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development NZ

Unfortunately Nelson Tasman remains one of the least affordable regions in the country for housing, as this Stuff article explains. Not only are house prices high here, but incomes low - which makes it hard to buy a house. The same applies to rental homes - the average rent in Nelson Tasman accounts for a quarter of the average local household income. This is why there is such a need for more quality affordable rental homes in our region. https://lnkd.in/d-Fzt6G6

Here's an article by Nelson App on our 20-year milestone...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 20th birthday celebration this week. It was great to see such a wide variety of people there - tenants, funders, supporters, partners, past and current staff and trustees, and representatives from community organisations and businesses we work with. We couldn't have achieved what we've achieved over the past 20 years without the support and input from all these people! The Goodward Group Carrie Mozena Andrew Wilson Tanya Rich Morag Ingram Nick Clarke Chloë Howorth Catherine McLellan Elton Merrin Susan C. Rātā Foundation Nelson City Council Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development NZ Nelson Pine Industries Ltd. Jennian Homes Ministry of Social Development (MSD)

Our six new affordable rentals in Totara St, Nelson, which are nearing completion, feature in the latest Business South issue.

We're delighted to welcome Nick Clarke and Morag Ingram to the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust board of trustees. Both bring extensive skills and experience to the board. Nick has a recent background in community housing, having been the General Manager for Habitat for Humanity Nelson from 2019-23, leading the expansion of Habitat's programme in Nelson and Tasman. Morag has held a number of senior management roles with Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs, and is currently Director, Office of the Deputy Chief Executive for Enterprise Partnerships.

Great to have a visit from Community Housing Aotearoa Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa recently and have a chance to show them our latest project, which is currently being built - six affordable rental homes in Totara St, Nelson.

We'd like to give a big shout-out to our awesome trustees, who give their time and skills voluntarily to ensure we're achieving our goals. Thanks so much - you're amazing! #NVW2024

This is a great interview explaining the important role that community housing providers such as ourselves have in building affordable, healthy homes for people in need.

Great to see building work start this week on six new rental homes we're developing in Totara St, Nelson for families on low incomes. The homes will be a mix of two, three and four bedrooms and are expected to be completed by spring.