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Housing New Zealand provides New Zealanders with access to good quality, affordable homes. It is also the New Zealand government's main advisor on housing, and services related to housing.

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What's New

Shared Equity pilot kicks into gear

Aspiring first home buyers living in high-priced regions will be able to apply for a shared equity loan from the government from Tuesday 1 July, says Housing Minister Maryan Street

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Flagship Housing NZ project takes out another top award

Housing New Zealand’s flagship community renewal project Talbot Park has won yet another commendation, this time from the Property Council New Zealand, says Housing Minister Maryan Street.

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Negligible concerns about mercury level in light bulbs

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Housing New Zealand encourages tenants to use energy-efficient light bulbs. Not only do these bulbs save tenants money on their power bills, they’re better for the environment, and last almost 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.

Energy-efficient light bulbs have a tiny amount of mercury in them — 1.5 (about the size of a grain of salt) to 5 milligrams. This level of mercury is so low it’s not deemed a ‘hazardous waste’ by landfill operators.

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Noteable highlights from 2006-2007 Annual Report

  • 2,194 households had energy efficient improvements made to their homes, making them warmer and drier.
  • 1,841 people with complex needs received case management support. 
  • 1,070 people bought new homes through the Welcome Home Loan programme.
  • 926 extra state homes were provided for people in need. 
  • 688 refugees were assisted into state homes. 
  • And HNZC's support in the development of the housing-related components of KiwiSaver.

    • Job Opportunities with Housing New Zealand

    Frontdoor is your gateway to our current vacancies and future careers with Housing New Zealand Corporation. Our vacancies are always available online, and if we have your contact details - your email address - we can let you know whenever there's a vacancy that matches your requirements.

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    Contact Housing New Zealand

    There are a number of ways to contact Housing New Zealand:

    Call one of our neighbourhood units
    Send us an online message
    24-hour freephone Housing Assistance line for tenants - 0800 801 601.

    Or use our quick map to see what products and services we offer in your region.

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