1282 days ago

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! šŸ„³

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. šŸ’–

If you're getting behind the wheel:

šŸŒ§ Drive to conditions

ā†”ļø Keep a safe following distance

šŸ˜‡ Be patient with other drivers

ā˜•ļø Take regular breaks to stay alert

āŒšļø Allow plenty of time

šŸ‘‰ Use that indicator!


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More messages from your neighbours
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4 days ago

Rehomeing My Cat

Sandra from Highlands Park

I need to rehome my old cat as I am moving overseas, and just canā€™t put her down. Can anybody help me out please

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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1413 votes
9 days ago

HOUSING AND COUNCILS 10 YEAR PLAN

Stephanie from Spotswood

Housing and the Councilā€™s Ten Year Planā€¦
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Councilā€™s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ā€˜baby boomerā€™ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid increase in the number of older adults over the age of 65 and a dramatic increase in adults over the age of 85 years.
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Age Sector NZ has stated that 61,121 retirement units will be needed within the next ten years.
StatisticsĀ NZĀ estimates by 2040 approximately 600,000 65+ will beĀ renting, so many of them will be living alone.
More older adults will experienceĀ housing insecurityĀ in the coming years unless the country dramatically increases its supply ofĀ affordable homesĀ for people ages 65 and up, who make up roughly one-fifth of the nation.
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The Council currently operate 145 housing units for the elderly in a self-funded model. This approach is not keeping up with the need to upgrade and expand the housing stock. We are proposing to create a working capital fund of approximately $4m at a cost of $200,000 per
annum to provide for:
ā€¢ Improvement and expansion of the housing for elderly service noting that this is contrary to
the current self-funding position of the Housing for the Elderly Policy.
ā€¢ Expanding Councilā€™s role in the provision of housing beyond housing for the elderly.
Given the crisis facing housing for older people this demonstrates a clear lack of interest, let alone commitment to the growing plight of so many of our older citizens.
An increasing share of people withĀ low and fixed incomesĀ will struggle to afford appropriate housing in the coming decade and we just don't have the housing and supports that we need for this growing population.
Our Council seems to continually dodge this issue - but it is growing larger day by day.
What can you do?
Contact your Council and tell them your concerns re housing for older adults.
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Ā If you can ā€“ urgently contact the Council by emailing a submission detailing your concerns to submissions@npdc.govt.nz or going online to: npdc.govt.nz/10-year-plan
Affordable housing for vulnerable older adults in our community is a ā€˜mustā€™ not a ā€˜nice to haveā€™
Gordon Hudson, Communicationsā€¦ 021 133 7244, gordonandjanr@xtra.co.nz
Positive Ageing NP