Five relocated homes for Christchurch families in 'desperate need'GEORGE HEARD/STUFF.CO. As of June 30, there were 3877 nationwide on the housing register including some 500 families in Christchurch. She was placed on the social housing register in July. She said the ministry had seen an increase in demand for social housing, one and two-bedroom homes in particular. Christchurch Methodist Mission executive director Jill Hawkey said the development would make a positive and tangible difference to five families in the community.

Source: Stuff October 13, 2016 17:37 UTC