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Tenants ‘feel blessed’ to be living in new Avondale development
A two and a half-year project to create the country’s largest social housing development is complete, with the final 30 homes in the 236-home Avondale development now ready for tenants.
27 February 2025
Accessible home brightens Lara’s life
A move to an accessible Mosgiel home for Lara and daughter Amelia has meant they can finally live life the way they want.
21 February 2025
30 new homes for Wairoa in construction
The first new state homes in Wairoa in many years are now being built. Thirty single-storey homes will be built on a two-hectare site, Tihitihi Pā. The development will see a mix of two, three, four and six-bedroom homes built.
20 February 2025
‘Auntie’ Faith’s fast fingers fly through the knitting
Every winter, kids at Motueka primary schools are toasty warm thanks to Faith’s speedy knitting skills.
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%.
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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.
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.
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
We create a wide range of Publications at Kāinga Ora.
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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