Affordable alternative housing pathways

In Aotearoa New Zealand, stepping onto the home ownership ladder is becoming increasingly difficult. Fewer people are living in homes they own, leading to a growing population of lifelong renters. Alternative housing tenure models offer a promising pathway into home ownership for low to medium-income households. Led by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, Affordable alternative housing pathways is looking at models offered by community housing providers and iwi and Māori organisations. It explores what we can learn about potential pathways to home ownership that are culturally appropriate, sustainable and accessible to a range of households. This year, researchers completed a review of emerging trends and future directions for affordable alternative housing tenures. They are now collecting household-level interview data to build a wide evidence base on these alternative tenure models. The study aims to enhance the capacity of nongovernmental housing providers, foster innovation and develop best practices. Ultimately, it works to support access to greater housing security and home ownership for low to medium-income households. Ngā mihi to the research advisory group, which includes members from Community Housing Aotearoa Ngā Wharerau o Aotearoa and Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga.