Hon Nicola WillisMinister of FinanceHon Chris BishopMinister of HousingThe Government is backing community housing providers to deliver more social homes for less cost, with the introduction of a new loan guarantee scheme. “The Government is dedicated to improving the way social housing is delivered. “Our ambition for the social housing system is for a level playing field between community housing providers and Kāinga Ora. What matters is the provision of warm, dry homes to those who need them, along with social support if required. “In March we signalled the Government was exploring new Crown lending facilities and a loan guarantee scheme to better support community housing providers.