Te Āhuru Mōwai provide homes for people who are on the Social Housing Register. The area we cover is from Grenada North to Paekākāriki, we do not have homes in Porirua East.

What you need to do

You will need to talk to the Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income) to discuss your housing needs. They will discuss the situation you are in, and look at how they can help.

If you are eligible for social housing, they will arrange an assessment interview with you.

You can contact The Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income) on:

• MSD - Work and Income - 0800 559 009 

• Senior Services - 0800 552 002 if you are over 65.

Or to apply for housing via the Public Housing Register, please contact MSD on the link below

Apply for Housing

Emergency housing

Te Āhuru Mōwai can not offer emergency housing. If you need emergency housing you will need to contact Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income).

For more information on emergency housing you can visit their website www.msd.govt.nz.