Review of Housing Renewal Processes
In 2000, Housing New Zealand (HNZ) undertook a review of its procedures for social housing delivery and approaches to housing renewal.
SGS provided advice to assist in this policy reform. The advice included an overview of the recent Australian experience in project selection, prioritising and evaluation and on procedures for scoping individual projects with a distinction made between aspects of asset renewal and community renewal.
As a direct outcome of the SGS input, HNZ have developed renewal strategies incorporating the advice provided and have commenced a number of projects, including Glen Innes in Auckland. The work has emphasised the need for a holistic approach and the inclusion of all stakeholders. While the prospects for direct private sector involvement were rigorously tested, the projects are proceeding in partnerships between HNZ and the relevant local government bodies.