Housing infrastructure fund

Rotorua Housing Accord

26 May 25

The Rotorua Housing Accord (the Accord), signed in December 2022, is a commitment between Government, Rotorua Lakes Council and Te Arawa Iwi to work together to build a better housing and urban future for Rotorua.

With considerable progress having been made, during 2024, to improving housing outcomes in Rotorua, for example, considerable reduction in Contracted Emergency housing numbers, the Accord is being reviewed to reflect changed priorities and commitments.

The signatories to the Accord - Te Arawa, the Crown and the Rotorua Lakes Council - remain committed to working together to ensure positive housing outcomes for Rotorua.

Residential Development Underwrite

17 March 25

The Residential Development Underwrite (RDU) is a new, time-limited initiative. It was introduced to help the residential construction sector return from the effects of the downturn.

The underwrite will act as the pre-sales needed for developers to secure bank finance for consented, costed and ready-to-commence projects.

It will help maintain capacity in the sector, help grow housing supply and support developments to be ready for when buyers return to the market.

Supporting urban growth with improvements to infrastructure funding and financing tools

28 February 25

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020

17 February 25

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (the Act) provides a new way to fund and finance infrastructure projects that support housing and urban development. Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (the Ministry) is responsible for administering the Act and also has the roles of recommender and monitor under the Act.

Housing infrastructure fund

05 September 24

The housing infrastructure fund (the fund) is a $1 billion fund that provides 10-year interest-free loans to selected councils in high-growth areas so they could bring forward the development of transport and water infrastructure required for new housing — especially where financing issues were holding up development. For some loans, the funding is split between a loan directly to the council, and a loan to the national land transport fund (NLTF).

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing (Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan Levy) Order 2022

31 January 23

Tauranga is the first city to use a new Government tool to raise funding for much-needed infrastructure. The Infrastructure Funding and Financing (Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan Levy) Order 2022 (TSP Levy Order) is the first Order in Council established under the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (IFF Act).

Putting MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori Housing Strategy into action in 2022

22 December 22

Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD)

22 December 22

The Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD) sets a direction for housing and urban development in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was developed alongside MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori housing strategy. The GPS-HUD and MAIHI Ka Ora will be implemented side by side.

Building a better housing and urban future in Rotorua, together

16 December 22

Putting the government’s 30-year vision for housing and urban development into action

30 September 22

Andrew Crisp speaks at the Constructive Conference 2022

02 September 22

Inter-agency Assessment of the Housing System released

18 August 22

Today (Thursday 18 August) Te Tai Ōhanga, (The Treasury), Te Pūtea Matua (Reserve Bank of New Zealand) and Te Tūāpapa Kura Kainga released Assessment of the Housing System: with insights from the Hamilton Waikato area.

Build-to-rent exempt from interest limitation rules to support delivery of quality rental supply

12 August 22

The Government has announced that new and existing build-to-rent developments will be exempt from the interest limitation rules enacted in March 2022.

Housing Acceleration Fund

14 July 22

The $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund (the fund) was established to increase the pace, scale, diversity and affordability of new housing supply for buyers and renters.

Infrastructure Acceleration Fund

14 July 22

The $1 billion Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) invests in infrastructure that supports new housing developments in areas that face the biggest housing supply and affordability issues throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a key part of the Government’s $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund.