Bill to set up urban development authority introduced
13 June 2019
Legislation to set up the Government’s
urban
development authority –
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities – has been
introduced to Parliament today.
Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford said Kāinga
Ora–Homes and Communities will be the Government’s lead developer for
urban development. It will bring together three existing agencies;
Housing NZ, its development subsidiary HLC, and the KiwiBuild Unit.
“Homes and Communities will create a diverse mix of public, affordable
and market
housing.
“It will also be a world class
public housing landlord and will continue
to offer the homeownership support currently provided by Housing NZ and
HLC such as Home Start Grants and Welcome Home Loans.
“At the moment the Government’s comprehensive house building programmes
is spread across multiple agencies. This has led to duplication and the
splitting of key roles, fragmented decision-making and limited
coordination between agencies.
“Kāinga Ora is a new approach. It’s a one stop shop with a job
description to build modern homes and vibrant communities.
“It will have a strong social mandate, including being a fair and
reasonable landlord and recognising the importance of environmental,
cultural and heritage values in urban development.
“Partnerships are critical to the future success of Homes and
Communities, which will work alongside local government, iwi,
infrastructure providers and property developers,” Phil Twyford said.
Kāinga Ora will be established through two separate pieces of
legislation. The Bill introduced today will bring together the three
agencies. A second Bill later this year will give Homes and Communities
its enabling development powers.
Following the select committee process, the first Bill is expected to
pass later this year, with Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities up and
running on October 1.
To find out more about Kāinga Ora-Homes and Communities, please visit
www.hud.govt.nz
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