#11 - Charles Waldegrave - The changing landscape of housing policy and finance

Charles Waldegrave is a pioneering figure in New Zealand’s housing and social policy landscape, recognised for his decades-long commitment to addressing inequality and driving systemic change. As a psychologist, social policy researcher, Anglican priest, and co-founder of the Family Centre Social Policy Research Unit, Charles has led groundbreaking work on housing deprivation, the living wage, and the relationship between economics and wellbeing. His research has helped shape national conversations, influence government policy, and empower communities through evidence-based advocacy. Respected across sectors, his work combines academic rigour with deep compassion, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of Aotearoa’s most vulnerable.In this CHA DeepDive, Paul Gilberd speaks with Charles about the history of New Zealand housing, the financial and policy landscape, recent policy changes, the introduction of the Community Housing Funding Agency and much more.For more information visit the CHA Hub at chahub.org.nz.Don’t forget to share and subscribe to the CHA Hub Podcast through your favourite podcast platform.The CHA Hub Podcast is supported by our Founding Partner: Westpac New Zealand.