Housing is a fundamental human right
Housing First recognises that everyone has the right to a safe, secure and appropriate home, and that stable housing is fundamental to wellbeing. It supports people experiencing homelessness to access permanent housing as quickly as possible, alongside flexible, ongoing support tailored to their needs, choices and aspirations.
People do not need to demonstrate that they are “housing ready” before they can have a home.
The Housing First principles
The principles that guide our practice
Housing First is grounded in five principles that guide how housing and support are provided.
- Immediate access to housing with no housing readiness conditions
- Choice and self-determination
- A harm reduction and recovery orientation approach
- Whānau-driven support
- Social and community integration
Tāiki
Housing First in Tamaki Makaurau
Tāiki is a kaupapa Māori framework developed by the Housing First Auckland kaupapa Māori group to support the delivery of Housing First across Tamaki Makaurau.
It brings together a Māori worldview, the Housing First principles and three ara tikanga that guide our collective mahi:
These concepts guide our practice, influence our behaviour and shape how we support whānau.
Tāiki enhances and enriches Housing First while maintaining the integrity of the model and supporting its delivery in a way that works for Māori.
Tāiki is a kaupapa Māori framework developed by the Housing First Auckland (HFA) kaupapa Māori group, which includes tangata Māori from each of the provider organisations and is supported by the collective backbone team. The Tāiki framework is illustrated with the kōkiri (spearhead). A traditional formation used in military encounters, the kōkiri reflects a position of strength by taking a cohesive and unified approach. The word Tāiki is commonly heard in formal oratory occasions. It is used to signal the group is united and ready to progress the purpose of coming together.
A Māori-centric approach is at the point of the kōkiri shape and positions the importance of viewing the framework through a Māori worldview.
Whānau Whakapuāwai
The journey starts with a home
Housing is the foundation, but success is about more than being housed. Whānau Whakapuāwai – a story of hope – was developed alongside whānau, practice leaders, peer support workers and kaupapa Māori leaders to describe what success can look like for whānau as they move through HousingFirst.
The journey has three stages:
A place to call home
Whānau sustain tenancy with support from Housing First. A home provides the foundation to grow connections and flourish.
Growing connections
Whānau grow and strengthen natural support systems across whānau, hapū, iwi and community.
Achieving life’s aspirations
Whānau feel empowered and confident to pursue their aspirations, with stronger connections and a greater sense of rangatiratanga.
Whānau Whakapuāwai recognises that every journey is different and that whānau determine what success looks like for them.
Does Housing First work?
Housing First is an evidence-based approach to ending homelessness.
Our collective outcomes show what is being achieved by Housing First Auckland Collective providers, while research and evaluation from Aotearoa and internationally provide a broader picture of the impact of Housing First over time.
Partnering with private landlords
Let us manage your property.
If you are a landlord or property developer and have a property to rent or tenant, we can find you trusted tenants and manage your property on your behalf. Together we can create a beneficial social and business opportunity with the potential to transform lives.
If you lease your property to service in the Housing First Auckland collective, we can work with you in the following ways:
- We guarantee the rent for the length of the tenancy.
- We cover tenant damage on the property, beyond fair wear and tear.
- Our support services work with tenants on their goals, visiting weekly.
- We offer a comprehensive service for any landlord enquiries or complaints.
Our service works because:
- We know our tenants really well – we meet weekly with the people that use our services to support them to be good tenants, good neighbours and contributing members of the community.
- Easy communication – we keep in touch so you are well informed about your property and its tenants.
- We’re here for you – our friendly staff are just a phone call away if you need us or have an issue that needs to be resolved.
- You can make a real difference and help us end homelessness in Auckland so that it is rare, brief and non-recurring.
We are particularly interested in one and two-bedroom properties. If you are interested in what partnering with us might look like please contact one of our services today for a no-obligation chat.
Airedale Property Trust
Auckland City Centre Housing First Programme
Contact Jodie Bell, Housing Locator | jodieb@apt.org.nz | 021 195 7733
Airedale Property Trust (APT) is an assets management and property investment trust. APT generates income for social good. This funding enables Lifewise to focus on solutions to a wide range of social issues affecting New Zealanders today. For more information please visit our website or contact Jodie directly.
LinkPeople – smart landlords
Contact LinkPeople I info@wisepropertysolutions.co.nz I 0800 047 757
At LinkPeople we’re about working together as a community to end homelessness. Smart landlords help us achieve this. LinkPeople works with people in South Auckland. For more information please download our brochure download our brochureor phone Maxine.
Visionwest – a landlord’s dream
Contact Visionwest | housingenquiries@visionwest.org.nz | 09 818 0700
We understand that landlords want certainty that their properties are well-maintained and their assets protected. So do we! That’s why we offer an intensive Tenancy Management Package to minimise potential risks. Visionwest works with people in West Auckland. For more information, please download our brochureor phone Danny.
