With significant community support and encouragement, Homes for People has grown from a single site housing project to offering a range of solutions across the housing continuum. We haven’t achieved anything unless we get people into affordable homes and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. As we look forward, we have the exciting opportunity to provide an increasing number of new affordable homes, including at our larger Ashhurst and Tamakuku Terrace developments.

From a business perspective it is exciting being part of a charitable trust that is exploring the social enterprise space.

Everybody loves to be part of something successful. Combining decades of business strategy and governance experience with my property management passion is satisfying.

Good housing provides households in our community with so much more than just financial security. The delivery of good quality, suitable housing increases the physical, emotional and social health of residents.

It is a pleasure walk alongside people and see them attain the security that comes with home ownership. The work we do in homelessness is vital but it is satisfying to work at the top of the cliff with the provision of new homes.

Serving our community through the delivery of housing, we have witnessed significant social, financial and health benefits for many people; both individuals and households. In addition to our mahi providing housing, our team brings hope into situations that can appear hopeless. Hope gives life and we see that clearly in the eyes of those for whom we have facilitated stable housing. Thank you to our supporters and investors, community and commercial partners, staff and volunteers. You all contributed meaningfully to our work.

I have seen the work HfP have done first hand, lifting many into home ownership and thus changing their families and lives forever.

Owning your own house is a springboard to stability, security and pride. Homes for People has various routes that enable people to rent to buy, and / or buy at reduced prices. They are well run and governed, ambitious and now have a good track record of doing what they say they will.

Thanks very much for the invitation Darren, and congratulations to you and the HFP team for all you’ve achieved so far. I can’t believe it was only 5 years ago that you got underway. I know it’s been a team effort, but the original vision really came from you and Cheri. Please pass on best wishes to the team from both Stephen and me.

Please pass on a big congratulations to Darren and the wider team. It is truly amazing what you have achieved!

I hope you have a wonderful celebration and congratulations on 5 years of incredible mahi in the community.

Thank you very much for your kind invitation. Congratulations – you are making a real difference.

Fantastic to be celebrating 5 years of Homes for People and all that has been achieved. We are keen supporters of community led responses, for a range of people, which you have clearly mastered.

I keep watching with interest the growing list of remarkable achievements of Homes for People. You are truly demonstrating innovative ways of responding to the huge problem of social housing as well as demonstrating practical Christianity. I remain a strong supporter of what you are both doing and continue to pray for your endeavours.