Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Trust Variation) Bill
This bill changes the rules for the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust. Currently, the trust can only provide affordable housing and related services in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. This bill allows the trust to offer these services in other parts of New Zealand as well. This means the trust can help more people in need of housing beyond its current area.
What this affects
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This bill allows a large housing provider to offer affordable homes and support services in more places across New Zealand, not just Christchurch.
This Bill amends the trust deed to allow the trust to provide social and affordable rental housing and associated services beyond Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
The purpose of this Act is to vary the terms of the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust to allow for an expansion of the trust’s operations outside of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Progress through Parliament
Have your say
This bill is open for public submissions to the Social Services and Community Committee. Anyone can tell the committee what they think, and you don’t need to be an expert. Submissions close 2 April 2026.
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