Nelson Tasman Housing Trust
The Trust was established as a community response to declining housing affordability in Nelson and Tasman. We work in partnership with the New Zealand Government, local councils, Housing New Zealand, Social Housing Unit and other agencies to improve access to good quality, affordable housing to those on low to mid incomes and people with special needs. We also see a need to address emergency accommodation and energy conservation. The NTHT also coordinates emergency housing and a bond bank on behalf of 10 agencies in the Nelson region.
Affordable, community housing
The Trust owns and manages 15 houses in Nelson and Richmond. We actively contribute to the regional and national debate on housing affordability, and also provide information to the public on rented housing in the Nelson/Tasman area through our accommodation guide.
Future Plans: The Brook
Resource consent has been approved for nine new affordable eco-homes in the Brook area of Nelson. It’s been a long process to get to this point but it’s now an exciting time for the Trust - time to start the practical work to build these nine 2 and 3 bedroom rental homes all with many eco-features to reduce the cost in use and their carbon footprint. This includes extra thick cavity and roof insulation, passive solar design, heat sinks, solar water heating, water harvesting and thermally broken window and door joinery. The scheme has an innovative approach, has been designed by a local architect and will be built by local Nelson company Hybrid Homes. The main building works are due to start early in 2012 with completion by the end of 2012. Regular updates will be posted on this website as work progresses.
Testimonials
- This is a high quality housing area.
- It's got everything we need.
- There is nothing I don't like about the house.
- We like everything about the house, thank you so much.
- You have only done people good; you are good landlords.
- Our dignity is restored due to this type of great housing and caring landlord.
- I love my new home.
- Thank you NTHT for your help and encouragement and the love and respect you showed me. Thank you for caring.
- I'm very happy with my lovely house. It's very comfortable. I'm content living here. Thanks.
The Brook site as seen from the road, July 2011.
2010 Trustpower Commmunity Award Winner
The ongoing success of NTHT was publicly celebrated 5th July 2010 when it was named the Nelson City Overall Winner of the 2010 TrustPower Community Awards. Just recognition for the commitment and expertise of the NTHT volunteer trustees.
Winners of the 2010 TrustPower Nelson Tasman Community Awards.
Pictured seated far right - Keith Preston Chair,
Victoria Chisnall, Secretary NTHT.