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orangadevelopment.co.nz We’re investing in Oranga

Over the next eight years, HLC and Housing will be replacing a number of Housing New Zealand houses in Oranga. The Oranga Development will see many Housing New Zealand-owned sections across the suburb put to better use. Existing homes will be replaced with warm, dry, healthy homes as well as quality affordable houses for home ownership. HLC will also be working together with others to upgrade neighbourhood amenities such as parks. Who is doing the work?

Like all good things, the Oranga Development is a team effort. The key organisations involved are HLC and Housing New Zealand, together with council, transport agencies, education providers and the local community. The Oranga Development is led by HLC. We are responsible for the successful community at Hobsonville Point, a new township for 11,000 Aucklanders in Northwest . We are a Housing New Zealand-owned company governed by our own board of directors. HLC looks after several projects around Auckland Housing New Zealand is a crown agent that just like this one, including at Northcote, Mt Roskill provides housing services for people in need. and . HLC’s goals go beyond getting This includes finding new homes for tenants houses built. The company’s purpose is to create who need to move as well as managing the great places to live – both for today and for future building of new state homes. generations.

More homes for Auckland

The Oranga Development is part of the Auckland The AHP began in June 2016. Over the next Housing Programme (AHP). The AHP is a joint 10-15 years it will create: initiative between Housing New Zealand and HLC to deliver small, medium and large-scale housing 11,000 developments in Auckland over the next 10-15 new Housing New Zealand homes years. The programme will help Auckland develop as a vibrant city be creating more quality homes 12,600 more quickly. Housing New Zealand is the largest owner of residential land in Auckland. Much new affordable and market homes of this land can be better used to create more HLC masterplans and manages the large homes for Aucklanders. development projects. Roughly a third of the new homes will be new state houses and the other two thirds a mix of more affordable and market homes. Why has Oranga been chosen for development?

Oranga has been chosen for development because During the planning stages of a project we the area has strengths that make it suited to more work closely with the community to gather housing. Oranga has good transport networks, input on what changes will have the most easy access to employment hubs, is close to beneficial impact on the area. Onehunga town centre and Auckland’s premier park, Maungakiekie. What has happened so far?

It’s still early days for the project so we’re in a planning phase. The HLC team meets regularly with Oranga community leaders and advocates, mana whenua, local school principals and community organisations to learn about the community so we understand what makes it unique and where change is needed.

Good planning and design makes great neighbourhoods

HLC is experienced at masterplanning. That means that attention is paid to urban design, including infrastructure (like roads) and amenity (such as parks). Combining the input of the community with the skills of urban designers ensures that, as well as adding more houses, we develop neighbourhoods in ways that are more functional and attractive. Stage 1

What area does the Oranga Development cover?

Stage One Future Stages

Stage One is due to begin in early 2019. It involves Over the next 8-10 years around 1,000 new removing 50 worn out state houses and replacing homes will be built in stages. A number of homes them with 91 new state homes for Housing will be available to the market and may include New Zealand. All will be warm, dry, healthy, and potential new streets and park spaces. Proposed designed for the way we live now. New homes will future stages will continue to renew Housing New offer higher energy and water efficiency to make Zealand homes. them cheaper to run. If you are a Housing New Zealand tenant who may be impacted by future stages the Tenancy Liaison Team will support you through the process. What will the new homes be like?

There will be a range of new homes built in the area. Below are some drawings showing typical two, three and four-bedroom homes.

Standard Housing New Zealand homes

Example of a Housing New Zealand home recently completed in the Northcote Development

Standard Housing New Zealand floor plans

2 bedroom home 3 bedroom home 4 bedroom home

Ground floor plan First floor plan Ground floor plan First floor plan Ground floor plan First floor plan What about the tenants of the existing homes?

At the heart of everything we are doing are the people currently living in Oranga. The development work will require a number of households to relocate so that older Housing New Zealand homes can be replaced with new, warm, dry, homes designed for modern life. Housing New Zealand has a Tenancy Liaison Team that supports tenants. When tenants do need to relocate the team supports them every step of the Northcote residents outside their new state home way, including finding them a suitable alternative home which takes into account their housing and If you have not had a sit down meeting with a school needs and community networks. Housing Tenancy Liaison Officer and been advised that we New Zealand also arranges the relocation and are beginning site investigation then you are not covers all reasonable costs related to the move. currently affected by a site we are working on.

The HNZ Relocation Process

INITIAL SECOND THIRD RELOCATION POST MOVE VISIT VISIT VISIT PERIOD VISIT TENANT RELOCATION

Advise property is Confirmation Formal advice the Alternative homes Confirm move likely to be affected by that affected by relocation is beginning offered went well development development — — — — — Specific housing needs Additional support Ensure family settling Process and Confirmation of need confirmed where required in well timeframes given to move — — — — — 90 day notice issued Boxes delivered Follow up any Reassurance of tenant Confirmation of — — outstanding costs to support throughout process, support Reassurance of Relocation agreed and be paid by HNZ the process provided support throughout arranged — — the process — Confirm process Reassurance of Move completed ends and goes back support throughout to ‘business as usual’ the process tenancy

Ongoing support for tenants from the Tenancy Liaison Team as required

Ongoing contact with tenants to advise progress and to enable site access as required Community Open Days

HLC and Housing New Zealand will hold regular Open Days where we invite the community to come and learn more about the changes coming to their neighbourhood in a relaxed, fun and family- oriented way. Open Days are held so we can check in with the community and find out what is important to you with regards to the development. It gives us an opportunity to hear your ideas and wishes for your neighbourhood and gather your feedback on the plans to date. We will continue to hold these open days regularly throughout the lifetime of the project, as well as keeping you up to date with progress via the Oranga Development website (orangadevelopment.co.nz).

Want to learn more?

You can keep up to date with what’s happening in Oranga by keeping an eye on the website. You can sign up there to receive email updates. orangadevelopment.co.nz

Call in for Need to contact us? a Cuppa For state housing related enquiries: and a Chat

The Oranga Development community Phone our Customer Service Centre team will be at the School on 0800 801 601 library every Wednesday between 8.30 and 10.30am to answer any questions For project management related enquiries: you may have. Feel free to drop by, grab a cuppa and find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Email us at [email protected] Phone us at 09 261 5054