Tips for tenants

We’re sticking with measures to keep people safe as we work in COVID-19 Response ORANGE.

Job coach Lyn’s back with more tips to help you look for work.

Job hunting? Job coach Lyn wants to say hi and has some tips to get you started!

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will soon visit homes at Mabel Howard Courts.

He finished installing a smoke alarm when another helped him beat a fire – and save a life.

We’re urging tenants to tell us when things get too hot to handle in their ŌCHT home.

You can stay comfortable without breaking the bank.

The Residential Tenancies Act changed last month. Here’s a rundown of some of the key moves.

Many ŌCHT tenants want to use the internet for training, preparing a CV and looking for work.

Most of the people, services and business we need to connect with have an online presence.

Positive social connections enhance our wellbeing with a sense of community, belonging and support.

We have had more than our share of emergencies, but not all of us are ready for more.

We know smoking can have a big impact on health and wellbeing, and can be tough to quit.

Most of us say we’re in good health – but we can strive for better.

St John, ASB and Philips have donated a pair of external defibrillators (AED) to the New Brighton community.

Summer’s a blooming beautiful time for a garden competition!

You don’t just live in a house when you’re in an ŌCHT home.

Everyday activities can cause moisture buildup in your home.

We’re often asked how best to stay on top of household cleaning.

ŌCHT wants your home to be as safe and secure as it can be.

Fire and Emergency NZ attends thousands of callouts each year and about a quarter of them are to house fires.

Your rent is one of the most important financial commitments you have.

Your home is your castle – and it should be just as safe and secure.

Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) and Christchurch City Council will restart work on the Warm & Dry Initiative as soon as […]