The Community Housing Strategy sets out the direction for both the Council’s provision and support of community housing and the types of roles it can undertake to deliver its vision.
Community Housing Strategy 2021-2031 [PDF, 2.9 MB]
The Community Housing Strategy takes its lead from the Council’s overall Housing Policy(external link), which prioritises housing as a human right.
Underpinned with collaborative leadership for a city-wide outlook, the strategy frames community housing as central to the city’s fabric and wellbeing.
Its vision: Community housing as a foundation of housing and wellbeing in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Here are the key decisions from the Wednesday 3 September Council meeting.
3 Sep 2025Christchurch City Council will ask the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform for approval to opt out of further housing intensification decisions yet to be made under its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14).
3 Sep 2025Christchurch City Council has approved feedback on the first part of the Government’s Going for Housing Growth package of proposals.
6 Aug 2025Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch
Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch