Carpet goes to Rural Housing Programme

Cavalier Bremworth has made a commitment to the Rural Housing Programme, managed by Housing NZ, to donate new carpet for use in houses that are owned by the most economically deprived people in New Zealand - in particular in Northland and East Cape.

Mike Gould, Contract Manager for the Whangarei Neighbourhood Unit of Housing NZ says the houses are in dire condition with no insulation, often with no running water or electricity and help is given to ensure only basic 'health and safety' so the often elderly residents (many caring for young children) don't end up even worse off.

Flooring Brands (Carpet Court and The Floor Store flooring retailers) have also come on board with the project and kindly agreed to store the carpet for the local Rural Housing Project managers and to provide installation services at no cost on a case-by-case basis.  The local stores are also encouraging their suppliers to supply underlay and vinyl at no cost where required.

Tranztolllink are providing freight at no cost to the destinations.

The first consignments of carpet were sent to the three destinations in August 2009, and further deliveries of carpet are occuring as required.

 

 

 

 

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