New West Coast homes ready for whānau

Julia Campbell, Regional Director Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast, says “More than half the people who’ve been on the social housing register and waiting for a home in the Westland district are in need of a two-bedroom home, so the completion of this development is a significant milestone for the town”.

“These homes will give the people who have moved in a chance to put down roots in a stable environment, in some cases for the first time in many months. Having a warm, dry home can make such a difference to people’s health and wellbeing.”

Ms Campbell says a specialist placement team has worked closely with the tenants. “During pre-housing conversations, we’ve spoken to people about their connections to the community and any support they may need to live well in their new home in the future. Our team will continue to support everyone who will be living there to settle in well into their new homes and community.”

Construction began in February last year of the homes, which Kāinga Ora purchased earlier this month from developer KR Construction Limited. There are currently another seven Kāinga Ora homes under construction in Hokitika. See more of what's happening in the West Coast region.

Some of the new state homes in Hokitika