Changing Maori housing
It’s time to nurture new ways of thinking to achieve the type of housing and communities that iwi need and want. For many Maori, this is on their own land with their wider family group.
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It’s time to nurture new ways of thinking to achieve the type of housing and communities that iwi need and want. For many Maori, this is on their own land with their wider family group.
BRANZ is looking at the housing needs of New Zealand’s ageing population as it challenges previous preconceptions about what this sector needs and wants.
Households are mainly getting smaller, however for social and cultural reasons a growing sector of our population prefer to live in a large household. To meet this demand a Porirua house has been specifically designed for a large Tokelauan family.
Building houses that are future-proofed for larger families, multiple generations and aged users is increasingly common internationally and may be one of the next big things in New Zealand home building.
The number of very old people in mainstream housing is rising rapidly, many with significant disabilities and many living alone. How can the housing market respond so housing is appropriate, safe and comfortable for these people?
A recent study looked at what was required to future-proof current pensioner housing in Napier. Insulation, efficient heating and accessibility were found to be key concerns.
Housing stock for people with access needs is already in short supply. Unless things change, our ageing population will face an accessible housing crisis by 2036.