Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

30/06/2026

From today, our work continues under the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

If you want to continue to follow our work, you can do so by following our new MCERT page below.

30/06/2026

Thirty-nine new affordable homes have officially opened in Flaxmere, Hastings

We’re pleased to share the official opening of Te Pā Harakeke, a Hastings District Council-led development of 39 affordable homes in Flaxmere, Hastings.

The new one- and two-bedroom homes will help meet strong demand for smaller, affordable housing options in the community, particularly for older residents.

This development reflects strong local leadership and partnership and supports the wider vision for Flaxmere as a thriving, inclusive community where people have access to quality, affordable housing.

24/06/2026

Going for Housing Growth is a multi-year programme to free up land, improve infrastructure funding, and incentivise councils to support new housing.

From 1 July, this work continues under the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

Decisions on development levies, land supply, and council incentives are still rolling out — and there's more to come.

From 1 July, you can follow us on our new Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/MCERTNZ/

02/04/2026

10/02/2026

We’ve released our latest dashboard that provides a monthly summary about the delivery of social and Māori housing.

It provides a regional breakdown of how the delivery of homes is progressing through three funding pathways.

See this month’s dashboard on our website: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/social-housing-provider-delivery-dashboard-for-january-2026-released

09/02/2026

We’ve released a document to provide key information before applications open for funding through the new flexible fund on 27 February 2026.

The document explains the funding available, the application process, key dates and how proposals will be assessed. It also recaps the flexible fund objectives, purchasing intentions, delivery approach and housing solutions.

Find the document on GETS: https://www.gets.govt.nz/HUD/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=33434881

02/02/2026

In November 2025 we welcomed two interns through the Tupu Tai Pasifika Public Sector Internship Programme. Jett Fa'amalepe and Iosefa Ulugia-Pua spent the past few months with our Māori housing policy team, contributing directly to research that will inform future mahi.

Jett and Iosefa wrapped up their internships last week, completing substantial pieces of research that deepen our understanding of Māori experiences in the housing system. Their work will help inform content for our upcoming briefing to the incoming minister (BIM) and contribute to wider policy thinking across the organisation.

Read the full summary of their time with us on our website: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/celebrating-our-202425-tupu-tai-interns

18/12/2025

The homelessness insights report looks at how homelessness is changing across Aotearoa New Zealand. The latest report highlights the ongoing challenge of homelessness.

Read the full homelessness insights report, including more details and data for different areas, at the link below.

www.hud.govt.nz/documents/homelessness-insights-report-september-2025