Notice of Intention to Promote a Private Bill
The Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Trust Variation) Bill
Notice of Intention to Promote a Private Bill
Notice is given under the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives that Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust ("the Trust") intends to promote a Private Bill into Parliament called the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Trust Variation) Bill.
The object of the Bill is to amend the Trust's deed to allow the trust to provide social and affordable rental housing and associated services beyond Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Currently, the Trust's deed prohibits the Trust from offering services outside of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. The required changes to the Trust's purpose and other associated provisions in the trust deed cannot be made other than by private legislation.
Copies of the Bill are available for inspection, without fee, for a period of not less than 15 complete working days from 13 November to 5 December 2025, during usual business hours, at the Trust's headquarters at 61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch (in accordance with Appendix C to the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives).
A copy of the Bill can be accessed for free at the following web address: https://www.ocht.org.nz/deed.
Correspondence concerning the Bill may be sent:
Via post: Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust, 61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013; or
Via email: privatebill@ocht.org.nz
A copy of the Bill and supporting information can be accessed at https://www.ocht.org.nz/deed.
For further information about the Bill please contact: The chief executive, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust via email privatebill@ocht.org.nz or call 0800 624 456.
