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Upcoming Public Meeting Friday May 30th 2-3.30pm, Ocean Road Community Centre
As you can see from the notes below our Public Meetings have been lively affairs- if you have a future or present housing concern as a pensioner then come along and hui with us, Refreshments provided. Parking available.
Notes from 1st Public Meeting 14th November 2024
The first Homes for Good public meeting held on November 14, 2024, covered various topics related to housing solutions, including granny flats, tiny homes, renting, and co-housing. Attendees included community board members, housing experts, landlords, real estate agents and residents sharing their experiences.
Attendance and Apologies: 40 people were present. Several apologies were made
Granny Flat Discussion: David chaired the discussion on “granny flats”, with contributions from Michele Ness on downsizing and Karl Webber on Māori accommodation practices.
Community Housing Experiences: Speakers shared their experiences with community housing, including Yvonna Chrzanowska's work in the area and Tony Bevin's support for a friend in need.
Tiny Homes and Co-Housing: Dean and Barend from Tiny Homes discussed the challenges and benefits of tiny homes, while Peter chaired the co-housing discussion, highlighting various personal experiences and potential solutions.
Renting Challenges: Robin chaired the renting group, discussing issues like tenancy duration, stability, and the high cost of rentals compared to super payments.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Renting: The group also addressed the lack of a legal framework for long-term rentals, intimidating property inspections, and the limited acceptance of pets by landlords.
Healthy Home Rules: Landlords expressed concerns about the Healthy Home rules, particularly around space heating.
Proposed Solutions: Proposals included more rent-to-buy options, establishing tiny home villages, and being able to offer affordable rentals in areas with lower land values.
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Notes from 2nd Public Meeting 14th February 2025
The public meeting held on 21st February 2025 addressed various housing issues and potential solutions, with a focus on "Granny Flats," renting challenges, and co-housing options.
Attendance and Registrations: 33 people attended the meeting, with 3 apologies, and 20 attendees were first-timers.
Granny Flat Discussion: The "Granny Flat" discussion group, chaired by Blair, covered topics such as building secondary dwellings for rental income, enforcement of occupancy rules, and service separation for future proofing.
Regulations and Requirements: The group discussed the need for separate services and house numbers for secondary dwellings, potential subdivision, and additional rates and charges. There were also concerns about the enforcement of tenancy regulations and financing options.
Renting Group Issues: The renting group, chaired by Julia, highlighted issues such as poor maintenance by Kainga Ora, relationship problems when sharing with family, and the need for affordable housing near transport hubs.
Challenges Faced by Renters: Participants mentioned challenges like anxiety, loneliness, and the fear of running out of money due to national healthcare failures and delayed waiting lists.
Potential Solutions for Renters: Proposed solutions included a house-sitting service, HfG acting as an interface between renters and landlords, and having a PO Box for ad responses to enhance personal security.
Co-housing Group Discussion: The co-housing group discussed interest in the Abbeyfield community housing model, the need for a steering committee, and the concept of a Quaker Settlement.
Local Housing Trusts: The Paekakariki housing trust was described, which focuses on helping families from the local Hapu, and the potential for building small houses on newly available land.
Temporary Housing Needs: There is a recognized need for temporary housing in Kapiti for people needing extra care post-hospital stay, as well as the challenge of lacking easy access to a public hospital.
Successful Co-housing Examples: Two successful co-housing examples were shared: an elderly lady living with a carer and two retired ladies sharing a house. The potential for kitset affordable houses was also mentioned.
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