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A stable home helps Thomas focus on healing
When you are living with kidney failure, a warm, stable home is more than just a roof over your head – it’s a critical part of your recovery.
25 June 2025
A new start for Blenheim whānau
A new 13-home development in Blenheim will provide a stable home for tenants and their families.
24 June 2025
Big steps forward for father and daughter
When Shemaiah moved into his new Kāinga Ora home with his one-year-old daughter earlier this year, it coincided with an important milestone in their lives.
19 June 2025
Kāinga Ora takes next step in financial reset
Another critical step in the reset of Kāinga Ora has been completed, with the agency finishing reviews of its social housing delivery pipeline and its land holdings.
Home ownership
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%.
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.
Guide to buying a home
We’ve put together a guide to show you what you need to do and when to do it so you can navigate your journey with mana and confidence.
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.
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.
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Our winter edition includes tips on winter wellness, how to declutter, a hearty sausage roll recipe, and Treehouse celebrates Matariki.
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