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New homes for Kaitaia
Kaitaia development provides 13 warm, dry homes and lower power bills for residents.
24 November 2023
Two new Westport homes completed
Residents will soon move into two new warm and dry homes in Westport after construction was completed this month.
22 November 2023
Creating a sense of whānau for the whole neighbourhood
Tāmaki Makaurau customer Jacqui is legendary in her West Auckland community. As well as caring for her six – soon to be seven children – she spends much of her time volunteering at the Glenavon Community Hub near her Kāinga Ora home.
14 November 2023
I never thought I’d need help with housing
When a house fire left Ngarangi and her grandchildren with nothing, they found Kāinga Ora was there to help them start over.
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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.
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Waste not want not approach at heart of Neil’s good deeds
When Neil was growing up on a farm in Golden Bay, his parents instilled in him a core value: re-use anything you can and try not to let anything go to waste.
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