
News

It’s time to clean the spouting
Spouting cleans are carried out at ŌCHT properties twice a year. They usually take place is early spring and winter when most trees have shed their leaves.
New homes mark new post-quake milestone
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust’s newest community delivers on the city's wish to replace what was lost in the Canterbury earthquakes, with the help of its first private sector investor.
Family homes arriving in time of need
We’re opening new family homes at a time of sustained need in Christchurch.

Get ready to celebrate great neighbours
Nominations for the fifth annual Housing Heroes Awards are open.

First job fair a big success
Job seeking ŌCHT tenants learned more about their options at our very first jobs expo.

ŌCHT tenant shares job coach experience
David’s been working with ŌCHT job coach Lyn as he hunts for his next opportunity.

Job fair is coming!
ŌCHT’s first job fair will bring tenants, employers and trainers together.
Winners awash with prizes

Ray's putting together his digital future

Warm homes rated highly
More awards for new homes

In the frame at Willard Street
Construction of our newest community is well on target.

Our eldest tenant turns 100
Elizabeth doesn’t want a fuss on her birthday – but she’s getting one anyway.

Councillors join ŌCHT’s board
The Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust board has two new members.

KiwiSaver fund backs build
An ethically investing KiwiSaver provider is backing community housing with a multi-million dollar loan.

Housing Heroes celebrated
33 housing heroes were celebrated at our 2022 awards.

Our Covid-19 information
We’re focused on working safely with COVID-19 in our communities.

New homes open in Halswell
Our 12th new community is all about collaboration and innovation.

New homes innovative
Our latest homes are also designed to meet New Zealand’s demand for new community housing.

Brougham wins NZ award
One of our newest developments has been hailed as a model for the rest of the country.