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Housing projects bring 143 new homes to Ōtāra and Papatoetoe
Ōtāra and Papatoetoe have seen a wave of new social housing, with 143 new homes delivered since July – the largest build programme Ōtāra and Papatoetoe have seen in decades.
11 December 2024
Fifteen more Kāinga Ora homes completed in Ashburton
Families are set to begin moving into a new 15-home Kāinga Ora development in Ashburton just in time for the festive season.
10 December 2024
Why Carron’s our favourite neighbour
Meet Carron. She’s world-famous at a Kāinga Ora apartment complex in Auckland and extremely popular with the children who live there.
9 December 2024
New Plymouth residents get inspired to eat well on a budget
Free cooking classes are helping to give members of the Marfell community in New Plymouth confidence in the kitchen.
Development and Construction Matters out now
Our December edition showcases the great progress of our large-scale urban development projects and gives an update on changes at Kainga Ora
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Renting a home
Tips for getting started if you would like to apply for social housing, including a Kāinga Ora home.
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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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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.
Kāinga Ora urban development keeps on delivering
New roads, pipes and streetlights have paved the way for thousands of new homes in neighbourhoods across Auckland and in eastern Porirua, as large-scale urban developments led by Kāinga Ora hit new milestones.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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