July 1st saw the official commencement of Link Housing.

For existing tenants the process will be quite seamless with their existing arrangements continuing. Ex Garrigal Tenants will have their leases assigned to Link Housing but will not need to complete any addtional documentation.

The new combined Board has met to appoint the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer.

The Chair is Julie Savet Ward, formally chair of Garrigal Housing

The Vice Chair is George Marton, formally chair of North Shore Community Housing.

The Treasurer is Susan Williams, formally Chair of the Garrigal finance and audit committee.

An interim arrangement has been established which will see Sheryl de Vries and Jack Murphy, the two former CEO's working together in a joint role pending the formal appointment of the CEO of Link Housing.