News - Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust

Three new units opened in Onerahi, Whangarei

On the 27th of March 2025, a small gathering was held to officially open the three new units built in Onerahi, Whangarei by the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust (WAHT). The event was attended with representatives from WAHT, Classic Builders and Assure Rentals (Property Managers). A selection of photos from the […]

Opening of the six new units at Glenbervie

On 4th of December 2024, a gathering was held to officially open and celebrate the six new units built at Glenbervie, Whangarei by the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust (WAHT). The event was very well attended with representatives from the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust, Classic Builders, Assure Rentals (Property Managers), the […]

Glenbervie progress story – Build Completed December 2024!

Six Units Completed in December 2024 – This means that 6 more people can live INDEPENDENT lives in a quality accessible HOME… Hurrah! 🙂 4th 0f December 2024 – A gathering was held for a blessing to take place to celebrate the completion of the build phase and open the […]

Onerahi progress story – Build Completed March 2025!

Three Units Completed in March 2025 – This means that 3 more people can live INDEPENDENT lives in an accessible HOME… Hurrah! 🙂 On the 27th of March the units had been completed and a small gathering was held to celebrate the completion and opening of the three units. The […]

Frequently Asked Questions

Tenants FAQs Where are the properties located? All over Whangarei – some in Glenbervie, Te Kamo, Kensington, Tikipunga, Onerahi, Central Town, Ruakaka and Maunu. The Trust also has 7 properties in South Auckland. Who are the Property Managers? The Whangarei Assessible Housing Trust employs Assure Rentals to be the Property […]

Before you move in

Your tenancy agreement A tenancy agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant. It records all the key things that a landlord and a tenant have agreed to about the tenancy. You will be asked to sign a tenancy agreement before you move into your new home. This […]

Moving in

Please complete the following steps when you move into your new home with the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust: Inspection Assure Rentals, will be your Tenancy Managers. They will work with you to complete a property inspection report when you move in. This describes the condition of your home at the […]

Paying your Bond and Rent

Bond You need to pay a bond of up to four weeks’ rent at the beginning of your tenancy. We will lodge your bond payment with the government’s Tenancy Services. Rent Paying your rent Your rent will need to be paid one week in advance. Please make sure you pay […]

Taking care of your home

Having a pet If you would like to have a pet you will need to get written approval from us and please discuss this with Assure Rentals as your first port of call. Your home and surroundings need to be suitable for a pet and you will need to take […]

Cleaning your home

Please keep your home clean. You can use the guide below to help you. The guide will also be used by your Tenancy Manager when they inspect your home. Cleaning guide Bathroom After every shower, please clean the shower floor area with the broom provided for this purpose. This is […]