This booklet contains important information on rights and responsibilities under the Retirement Villages Act 2003. It provides important information for intending residents, their families and existing residents of retirement villages. Buying into a retirement village is different from buying a house. It is complex, and villages vary in their accommodation, support, management, legal and financial … Continued
The Housing for Women Trust is a Registered Charitable Trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was established in 1988 to assist women with their housing needs. Services of the Trust -The provision of affordable housing to women on low income with significant housing needs -To provide information and advice on all housing issues such … Continued
As a result of a recent report by the Building Industry Authority ( BIA) www.dbh.govt.nz there has been a lot of media and political attention about the problem. The Building Industry Authority suggests the following contacts: 1. Local Council 2. BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) ‘phone 04 237 1170. BRANZ have accredited advisors … Continued
This publication covers the many aspects of retirement village living that need to be considered before signing up. Age Concern Canterbury has copies of this publication and can send it out free of charge. It is also available on https://www.sorted.org.nz/order
The ONLINE WEBSITE: www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay has been set up to allow people to have their say about what the Christchurch City Council is doing and get involved in local issues and projects. WALKING: Leisure Centres, Walking Groups, Older Adults Active Recreation, Active Christchurch Walk N Talk and Sunday Walk. Walk Christchurch – Short Walks that … Continued
Website:www.tenancy.govt.nz. A division of the Dept of Building and Housing. Offer advice and mediation on housing issues to tenants and landlords. Bond enquiries Call free 0800 737 666. For Tenancy Advice contact 0800 836 262. Also gives advice on leaky homes.( 0800 324 477 )
The Kenneth F Weaver Trust owns and operates 28 cosy pensioner units exclusively for the elderly which give rental security for life. They consist of three separate blocks of 14 units at Abberley Crescent, St Albans overlooking Abberley Park and 10 units at Barbadoes Street, two units in Trist Place and two units on Hills … Continued
A family owned rest home. Studio Rooms available under occupational rights agreements or to rent. All rooms have ensuites. 13 independent villas. Enquiries welcome. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care. Older Persons Health Assessment and Community Service Teams ,Burwood hospital … Continued
Hornby Heartlands Service Centre is co-located within Hornby Work and Income and where providers from over 20 government and community agencies deliver on site, face to face services to Hornby and local surrounding communities. These include: Kingdom Resources, Salvation Army, Birthright, CCC Housing, Counselling Services, Family Planning, Green Prescription Clinic, Housing NZ, Justice of the … Continued
