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Kāinga Ora refocusing on its core mission
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is refocusing on its core mission of providing and managing quality social housing for New Zealanders in need.
31 January 2025
Twelve inner city apartments for Napier
Situated on Wellesley Road, they are the first three-storey apartments close to the central city that Kāinga Ora has delivered in many years. Now they are completed, whānau will start moving in.
30 January 2025
How the healing power of a home has given Matt his voice
Moving into a Kāinga Ora home has been such a game-changer for Matt that just three months on he’s regained the ability to speak.
30 January 2025
Kāinga Ora invites wool sector to submit proposals for carpet supply
Kāinga Ora is now offering both wool and nylon carpet providers the opportunity to tender for the supply of carpet and underlay in its homes.
Renting a home
Tips for getting started if you would like to apply for social housing, including a Kāinga Ora home.
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
We create a wide range of Publications at Kāinga Ora.
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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.
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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