Lutheran Homes Trust Board
Milestones
February 1976
St Lukes Congregation discussed the possibility of future "Social Projects" including Homes or Flats for the Aged.
April 1977
Jens Petersen offers to gift a site in Matipo Street, Palmerston North.
December 1977
A further section of land purchased from Jens Petersen fronting Tremaine Avenue.
Stage 1 (15 senior citizens rental units approved by St Lukes Lutheran Church Congregation).
March 1978
Inaugural Meeting of Trustees.
May 1978
Trust Deed for Lutheran Homes Trust Board signed.
July 1978
Contract let for Stage 1 (15 senior citizens rental units) with Ian Dickson Ltd.
Finance / Grants provided by Housing Corporation.
July 1979
First Units occupied.
August 1981
Contract for Stage II - 5 Units let to R E Henn Ltd.
Finance / Grants provided by Housing Corporation.
June 1986
"Olliver Property" purchased at 460 Tremaine Avenue.
August 1986
"McGrath Property" purchased at 480 Tremaine Avenue.
September 1986
Tender accepted from Olliver Building Services Ltd to build 6 units on the "McGrath Property". (Stage III).
Finance / Grants provided by Housing Corporation.
July 1988
The "Great Flood", the Village was evacuated for a short period of time.
March 1990
Further flooding.
February 1991
The Olliver property was sold and a Home Unit and adjacent land at 462 Tremaine Avenue was purchased.
February 1992
Contract let with Colspec Construction Ltd for 3 Units at 462 Tremaine Avenue (Stage IV).
August 1995
Mortgage financing re-arranged with BNZ.
September 1999.
Adjacent property, 60 Matipo Street purchased.
September 2000
Investigations re developing 60 Matipo Street start, including reference to providing a Community Room.
March 2001
A plaque was unveiled to acknowledge the Petersen Family gift of the land.
October 2003
Government announces the establishment of a Housing Innovation Fund (administered by Housing NZ Corporation) to facilitate new social housing.
Plans for 60 Matipo Street were developed and funding through the Housing Innovation Fund was investigated.
March 2004
Unit 74 Matipo Street converted to a Community Room.
June 2004
Funding offer from Housing Innovation Fund accepted to enable 5 x single Senior Citizen Rental Units to proceed on 60 Matipo Street site.
August 2004
Community Room opened.
October 2004
A contract was let with Avenue Construction Ltd (P Round) to erect 5 x single Senior Citizen's Units on 60 Matipo Street.
The New Zealand Trustees Association awards the Residential Trust of the year to the Lutheran Homes Trust Board.
June 2005
New Residents move into 60A - F Matipo Street.
June 2007
The Lutheran Homes Trust Board (Inc) registered as a Charity No CC10501 with Charities Commission.
October 2009
30th Anniversary celebrated at a Church Service attended by Residents, their families, Civic Dignitaries, Former and Current Trustees and members of the Manawatu Lutheran Parish.
August 2012
A contract was let with Avenue Construction Ltd (P Round) to extend the Community Room.
January 2013
Community Room opened and dedicated by Pastor Mark Whitfield, President of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand.
2018
In 2018 The Lutheran Homes Trust Board were a finalist in the Manawatu Trust Power Volunteer of the year contest.
2022
Purchased land and housing at 58 Matipo Street.