Articles tagged with Mr Potaka
Government’s Flexible Fund Delivers 823 New Social and Affordable Homes in NZ
6 days ago | 117 viewsThe Government’s Housing Flexible Fund has exceeded its initial target by enabling the delivery of 823 new social and affordable homes across nine high-need locations, primarily funded through Budget 2025 with $41 million in operating and around $60 million in capital funding. This data-driven, needs-based approach prioritizes one- and two-bedroom homes and actively involves over 30 Community Housing Providers, including many Māori providers with strong local ties, to ensure effective delivery tailored to community needs. Building on previous budgets, the Flexible Fund establishes a long-term pipeline for social housing, reduces borrowing costs for providers, and aims to deliver thousands more homes in coming years to address ongoing housing demand.
Tags: Chris Bishop Mr Potaka Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust Housing Minister Community Housing Providers Māori housing providers Ministry for Cities Environment Regions and Transport Housing Investment PlanGovernment Launches $1M Marae Emergency Fund for Severe Weather Support
7 months ago | 1006 viewsThe Government has established a $1 million Marae Emergency Response Fund to reimburse marae for welfare support provided during severe weather events in the Upper North Island in January 2026. At least 20 marae across five regions offered essential aid such as food, shelter, and power to evacuees and isolated residents, often being the first responders. The fund, administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, allows marae to recover costs and build resilience, with eligible organisations able to apply for reimbursement through their regional offices.
Tags: Mr Potaka Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Fund Marae Manaakitanga Upper North Island Northland Coromandel Bay of Plenty Tairāwhiti