CHA Hub Podcast

While much of the CHA Hub focuses on technical housing and policy issues, it’s essential we remember that housing profoundly impacts people’s lives.  CHA Stories and Case Studies are bout sharing real experiences and success stories from across the country.  Through these narratives, we highlight the human side of housing - bringing voices to the forefront and showcasing the impact of effective po...

Joining us today is Jennifer Palmer, General Manager of the Brian Perry Charitable Trust and Bridge Housing Charitable Trust. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Jennifer has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of affordable housing and community initiatives in the Waikato region. In her current role, she oversees the operational and strategic support for projects like Bridge Housing’s Secure...

In this CHA Hub Podcast, we speak with Chris Glaudel, a senior leader at Community Housing Aotearoa and consultant in the affordable housing sector.  With over two decades of experience in housing development and asset management, Chris brings valuable international perspective to New Zealand's housing challenges.  Before moving to Aotearoa, Chris oversaw extensive housing portfolios across multip...

This is an audio version of our printed Insight Report, Edition 1 - The Role of Community Housing Providers and CHA For years, people have asked: what is the community housing sector? Who are you? What do you do? And most importantly - why? This report, and those to come, will address these questions and many more. New Zealand’s housing history has had its highs and lows. There were times when the...

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 suppor...

In this episode we speak with Julie Scott from Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust about some of the projects in their region and the people they have helped into homes. You can also hear a full in-depth DeepDive interview with Julie in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pm5jYkalo12TPkdJn5DTs And you can hear from Fran O'Connor, one of the residents that QLCHT have helped int...

While much of the CHA Hub focuses on technical housing and policy issues, it’s essential we remember that housing profoundly impacts people’s lives.  CHA Stories and Case Studies are bout sharing real experiences and success stories from across the country.  Through these narratives, we highlight the human side of housing - bringing voices to the forefront and showcasing the impact of effective po...

In this episode, Paul Gilberd sits down with David Zussman, Engagement and Support Manager here at CHA. David joined CHA in 2017 and brings extensive experience in affordable and social housing across both the UK and New Zealand. His background spans tenancy management, community development, and leadership in the community housing sector. Together, we’ll explore David’s journey, the vital role of...

About this episode: Julie Scott is the Chief Executive of Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust. In 2007, the Queenstown Lakes District Council recognised an issue of the lack of affordable housing and acted upon it by initiating the formation of the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust -  as an independent, not for profit, community owned organisation. In this episode we talk with Julie ab...