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Housing New Zealand has met its target of completing repairs to 212 earthquake-damaged houses in Christchurch by the end of October.
“This is a huge achievement in just six months and I congratulate the corporation. They have done a fantastic job,” Housing Minister Phil Heatley said today.
“Many of these houses were severely damaged. It’s been a great effort by the corporation and its contractors and sub-contractors – the builders, plumbers, painters, gardeners, roofers and electricians.
- Phil Heatley
- Housing
- Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
Housing New Zealand’s new offices in central Christchurch have been officially opened by Housing Minister Phil Heatley.
“This is quite a milestone in the rebuild of Christchurch,” Mr Heatley said.
“It’s important the Corporation’s earthquake recovery team is located in the central city. It’s actually 12 years since the Corporation had a presence in the central city, and its return is a key part of the city’s revitalisation.
- Phil Heatley
- Housing
- Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
Social Housing Unit funding is to provide 25 new housing units for vulnerable people living in Christchurch.
Housing Minister Phil Heatley today announced the distribution of over $2 million of SHU funding earmarked for Canterbury.
“These new units will help vulnerable Christchurch people who need help to find suitable housing,” he said.
The largest grant, of $1.3 million, has gone to the Comcare Charitable Trust and will support a total project cost of $2.8 million to develop 20 single-person flats in four housing communities throughout Christchurch.
- Phil Heatley
- Housing
- Canterbury Earthquake Recovery