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Now we can eat together!
Whānau in Tuakau love their newly renovated homes, describing them as being “like brand new”.
3 October 2024
A place to put down roots
Just a few weeks after moving into their newly renovated home in Greymouth, Michelle and Ché have settled in so well that they’re already planning their new garden.
1 October 2024
New home a ‘weight lifted off shoulders’ for Len
When 69-year-old Len faced a major hurdle after a hip operation, the Kāinga Ora team sprang into action to secure a home for the Hamilton-based customer that met his mobility and accessibility needs.
30 September 2024
Māngere Community Enviro Hub: ‘From picking up rubbish, to planting out trees, to feeding the people’
Mangere community groups have taken a site provided by Kāinga Ora and grown it into a space to connect and protect their environment.
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If you want to work with a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, then consider a career at Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities.
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Social housing projects win big at design and urban planning awards
Multiple Kāinga Ora developments across the motu have been recognised for their immaculate design, masterful urban planning, and thoughtful build innovation.
How (and why) public space can be made accessible for all
What is Universal Design and why does it matter? Principal Urban Designer George Weeks explains.
Coming together to plan the future of Auckland’s North-West
Auckland’s North-West has been reconfirmed as a spatial priority area (also known as priority development areas or PDAs) in the city’s new Future Development Strategy, enabling investment and joined-up planning to support anticipated growth.
About us
The formation of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities in October 2019 marked the beginning of a step change in housing and urban development in New Zealand.
First Home Decision Tool
Kāinga Ora offers several products to help New Zealanders into home ownership. If you are thinking about buying a home, use our tool to see what you could be eligible for.
Publications
We create a wide range of Publications at Kāinga Ora.
Our tenant stories
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New town provides new life for father and son
Single dad Rob never imagined he and his son Tamawhero would end up living in Invercargill, but a move to the deep south has delivered them a new home and new outlook on life.
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Crafty savings tips mixed in with craft-making
When Palema and other members of Mo’ui Feinga Kihe Lelei get together for an evening of weaving and craftmaking, they’re also crafting a better future for themselves.
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Retirement filled with important mahi for busy Rose
Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help those in need. Even in retirement, Rose volunteers almost every day of the week at charities across Auckland.
Close to Home out now
The winter edition has great reads with, a Mexican lentil soup recipe, health and wellness tips and Treehouse celebrates Matariki.
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