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Kāinga Ora confirms new structure for its reset
As part of the reset and resize, Kāinga Ora has released decisions today that will enable the organisation to focus on providing and managing state owned social housing more cost effectively.
6 May 2025
Coming home to Kerikeri
For Rewa, the move to a newly built Kāinga Ora home in Kerikeri was more than just somewhere safe and dry to live following the devastating impacts of cyclone Gabrielle. It was coming home.
16 April 2025
More state homes for Napier changing lives
Significant progress has been made increasing the number of state homes available in Napier, an area identified nationally where too many people have nowhere suitable to live.
10 April 2025
Kura students help bless 10 new Gisborne homes
New Gisborne apartments resounded with the sweet voices of students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou as they assisted Kaikarakia to implant mauri (spiritual energy) into the homes.
Resetting Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora is resetting its focus so it can better serve tenants and communities and leave a sustainable social housing legacy for future generations.
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 Loan
A First Home Loan can make it easier for you to get into your first home by lowering the required deposit to 5%.
Careers
Our workforce of dedicated professionals is made up of a diverse group of people who come from all walks of life and have a wide range of skills and experience.
KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal
If you have been a member of KiwiSaver for at least 3 years, you may be able to make a withdrawal from your savings to put towards buying your first home.
Publications and reports
We create a wide range of Publications at Kāinga Ora.
Industry hub
Wastewater upgrade prevents sewage flowing into harbour
Over the past two years, Te Rā Nui - Eastern Porirua development (Te Rā Nui) has replaced over 3km of aging wastewater pipes running through Bothamley Park, improving te taiao (the environment) and enabling much-needed new homes to be built.
Introducing the new Housing Delivery Group
It’s early days for our Housing Delivery Group (HDG) but already we’re starting to see the benefits of our new structure.
Finding efficiencies in urban development
Kāinga Ora is kicking off an initiative to drive down costs and achieve efficiencies for the delivery of urban development projects.
Our tenant stories
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Community comes together for Waiata Wednesdays
Every Wednesday evening, Tamihana and friends gather to sing waiata, learn about Te Ao Māori and nurture their growing community.
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From refugee to community leader
Nasra wanted her new neighbourhood to feel safe and welcoming, so she made it her mission to create a friendly community.
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A bright future for award-winning apprentice Braedyn
Growing up with the stability of a Kāinga Ora home has allowed 20-year-old Braedyn to put down roots and begin a promising career in the neighbourhood he calls home.
Close to Home out now
We share the winning recipe from our competition, gardening/budgeting tips, and DIY Christmas crackers in Treehouse.
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