During a course of interviews over the past year, we asked various people involved in the housing sector their thoughts on what makes community housing providers and CHPs unique. This article is a brief summary of their accounts.

Our interviewees commented that community housing providers distinguish themselves through their deep local connections, mission-driven approach, and comprehensive support for tenants. These organisations are rooted in the specific communities they serve, allowing them to develop tailored housing solutions and take a long-term view that can weather changing policy.

People who took part in this episode in order of appearance:

• Kay Saville-Smith
• Philippa Howden-Chapman
• Megan Woods
• Jill Hawkey
• Hon Chris Bishop
• Jade Kake
• Jacqueline Paul
• Roine Lealaiauloto
• Greg Orchard
• Alison Cadman
• Greg Foster
• Campbell Roberts

You’ll find additional resources and further reading on the CHA HUB Website at ⁠⁠chahub.org.nz⁠⁠

The CHA Hub Podcast is supported by our Founding Partner: Westpac New Zealand.