Housing Reserve Fund changes Debate

Community Wellbeing - Cost of Living

Option 2

Residents supporting Option 2 believe that broadening the Housing Reserve Fund will enable more comprehensive support for housing affordability, addressing both the needs of vulnerable populations and the general demand for affordable housing. They suggest partnerships with private developers and the use of the fund to facilitate more efficient creation of affordable housing opportunities, particularly for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, there is a strong call for the council to leverage the fund to increase the availability of smaller, more affordable homes and to ensure developers include a percentage of affordable homes in their projects, potentially supported by reduced consent fees.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
500.5	Housing affordability is a significant issue in Nelson - this option will allow Council be provide more assistance in this area.
862.5	Regarding the proposal to broaden the scope of the Housing Reserve Fund, it might be beneficial to explore partnerships with private developers (PPP) to facilitate the creation of affordable housing opportunities for first-time homebuyers and others facing similar housing challenges. By utilising land provided by developers and using the Housing Reserve Fund to contract builders and other contractors, we could establish a system that efficiently offers house and land packages at affordable prices. This approach could significantly aid many residents in securing homeownership.
1108.5	We are a wealthy community and there is no excuse for any homelessness in Nelson. Let's make sure all vulnerable people are safely housed in adequate housing.  And please prioritise safe housing for victims of domestic assault and violence. Please increase the stock of affordable housing. There is very little affordable housing in Nelson.  Also please increase the stock of smaller houses. There is an increasing demographic of single people who do not need (and can't afford) 3 or 4 bedroom homes. So more affordable 1 or 2 bedroom homes please. Please ENSURE that developers are required to make a certain percentage of homes affordable and make it easy for them to do so. I.e. don't charge the moon in resource and building consent fees.
1108.5	We are a wealthy community and there is no excuse for any homelessness in Nelson. Let's make sure all vulnerable people are safely housed in adequate housing.  And please prioritise safe housing for victims of domestic assault and violence. Please increase the stock of affordable housing. There is very little affordable housing in Nelson.  Also please increase the stock of smaller houses. There is an increasing demographic of single people who do not need (and can't afford) 3 or 4 bedroom homes. So more affordable 1 or 2 bedroom homes please. Please ENSURE that developers are required to make a certain percentage of homes affordable and make it easy for them to do so. I.e. don't charge the moon in resource and building consent fees.
1366.5	more people need help to access quality affordable housing.
1493.1	Housing Reserve Fund Changes:I support Option 2Thank you for NCC's contribution to the Vulnerable Housing Network (VHN) , both funding for the Coordinator and the work of the Community Partner Advisor.This is an essential network to keep For Purpose professionals and statutory agencies connected.  It ensures everyone is kept up to date with the constant changes for those who are in vulnerable housing and homeless situations, updates on changes within specific organisations and building relationships across the agencies. Please continue to support this network.  There is urgent need for more affordable rental accommodation. NCC needs to keep lobbying Kainga Ora to ensure they deliver on their original promise of 100 + social houses in this region as soon as possible.  I also support the continuation of community housing agencies accessing the Housing Reserve fund.   NCC needs to follow up on the recommendations that come out of the Vulnerable Housing research you have commissioned Meihana Consulting to do.  Request for NCC to investigate the number of houses sitting empty and consider ways to make them available for rent eg charge higher rates, connect them with social agencies to assist with finding appropriate tenants. Te Tau Ihu Community Development Agency is going to be a valuable organisation for all social service agencies to work in a more collaborative, effective way.   Right now individual agencies are under great stress due to lack of financial resources.  This leads to a lack of secure, consistent support to the most vulnerable and lack of time to collaborate for better outcomes.  NCC's support will be vital for further development of this agency.  The VHN will be able to sit under this agency as one of the specific action groups working across the sector. NCC's Community Investment Fund is one of the essential funds for community organisations to apply to.  A number of years ago $100.000 was switched over to the Healthy Homes programme from CIF leaving only $300.000.   It is time for NCC to switch it back into CIF to boost the effectiveness of CIF please!Thankyou for this opportunity to participate in the LTP.
1493.1	Housing Reserve Fund Changes:I support Option 2Thank you for NCC's contribution to the Vulnerable Housing Network (VHN) , both funding for the Coordinator and the work of the Community Partner Advisor.This is an essential network to keep For Purpose professionals and statutory agencies connected.  It ensures everyone is kept up to date with the constant changes for those who are in vulnerable housing and homeless situations, updates on changes within specific organisations and building relationships across the agencies. Please continue to support this network.  There is urgent need for more affordable rental accommodation. NCC needs to keep lobbying Kainga Ora to ensure they deliver on their original promise of 100 + social houses in this region as soon as possible.  I also support the continuation of community housing agencies accessing the Housing Reserve fund.   NCC needs to follow up on the recommendations that come out of the Vulnerable Housing research you have commissioned Meihana Consulting to do.  Request for NCC to investigate the number of houses sitting empty and consider ways to make them available for rent eg charge higher rates, connect them with social agencies to assist with finding appropriate tenants. Te Tau Ihu Community Development Agency is going to be a valuable organisation for all social service agencies to work in a more collaborative, effective way.   Right now individual agencies are under great stress due to lack of financial resources.  This leads to a lack of secure, consistent support to the most vulnerable and lack of time to collaborate for better outcomes.  NCC's support will be vital for further development of this agency.  The VHN will be able to sit under this agency as one of the specific action groups working across the sector. NCC's Community Investment Fund is one of the essential funds for community organisations to apply to.  A number of years ago $100.000 was switched over to the Healthy Homes programme from CIF leaving only $300.000.   It is time for NCC to switch it back into CIF to boost the effectiveness of CIF please!Thankyou for this opportunity to participate in the LTP.
1493.1	Housing Reserve Fund Changes:I support Option 2Thank you for NCC's contribution to the Vulnerable Housing Network (VHN) , both funding for the Coordinator and the work of the Community Partner Advisor.This is an essential network to keep For Purpose professionals and statutory agencies connected.  It ensures everyone is kept up to date with the constant changes for those who are in vulnerable housing and homeless situations, updates on changes within specific organisations and building relationships across the agencies. Please continue to support this network.  There is urgent need for more affordable rental accommodation. NCC needs to keep lobbying Kainga Ora to ensure they deliver on their original promise of 100 + social houses in this region as soon as possible.  I also support the continuation of community housing agencies accessing the Housing Reserve fund.   NCC needs to follow up on the recommendations that come out of the Vulnerable Housing research you have commissioned Meihana Consulting to do.  Request for NCC to investigate the number of houses sitting empty and consider ways to make them available for rent eg charge higher rates, connect them with social agencies to assist with finding appropriate tenants. Te Tau Ihu Community Development Agency is going to be a valuable organisation for all social service agencies to work in a more collaborative, effective way.   Right now individual agencies are under great stress due to lack of financial resources.  This leads to a lack of secure, consistent support to the most vulnerable and lack of time to collaborate for better outcomes.  NCC's support will be vital for further development of this agency.  The VHN will be able to sit under this agency as one of the specific action groups working across the sector. NCC's Community Investment Fund is one of the essential funds for community organisations to apply to.  A number of years ago $100.000 was switched over to the Healthy Homes programme from CIF leaving only $300.000.   It is time for NCC to switch it back into CIF to boost the effectiveness of CIF please!Thankyou for this opportunity to participate in the LTP.
1493.1	Housing Reserve Fund Changes:I support Option 2Thank you for NCC's contribution to the Vulnerable Housing Network (VHN) , both funding for the Coordinator and the work of the Community Partner Advisor.This is an essential network to keep For Purpose professionals and statutory agencies connected.  It ensures everyone is kept up to date with the constant changes for those who are in vulnerable housing and homeless situations, updates on changes within specific organisations and building relationships across the agencies. Please continue to support this network.  There is urgent need for more affordable rental accommodation. NCC needs to keep lobbying Kainga Ora to ensure they deliver on their original promise of 100 + social houses in this region as soon as possible.  I also support the continuation of community housing agencies accessing the Housing Reserve fund.   NCC needs to follow up on the recommendations that come out of the Vulnerable Housing research you have commissioned Meihana Consulting to do.  Request for NCC to investigate the number of houses sitting empty and consider ways to make them available for rent eg charge higher rates, connect them with social agencies to assist with finding appropriate tenants. Te Tau Ihu Community Development Agency is going to be a valuable organisation for all social service agencies to work in a more collaborative, effective way.   Right now individual agencies are under great stress due to lack of financial resources.  This leads to a lack of secure, consistent support to the most vulnerable and lack of time to collaborate for better outcomes.  NCC's support will be vital for further development of this agency.  The VHN will be able to sit under this agency as one of the specific action groups working across the sector. NCC's Community Investment Fund is one of the essential funds for community organisations to apply to.  A number of years ago $100.000 was switched over to the Healthy Homes programme from CIF leaving only $300.000.   It is time for NCC to switch it back into CIF to boost the effectiveness of CIF please!Thankyou for this opportunity to participate in the LTP.