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View all6 January 2026
“Unpack your bags – we’re here to stay.”
Napier’s largest social housing development is giving families like Lance and Anna’s the stability they’ve been searching for.
16 December 2025
A fresh start for Christmas
Just in time for the festive season, a formerly homeless New Plymouth resident is moving into a brand-new Kāinga Ora home in the heart of the city.
11 December 2025
From couch surfing to a place to call home
After years of couch surfing with friends’ and family and living in a pup tent, James (Ngāti Porou, Tūhoe) finally has a place to call home.
9 December 2025
Christmas blessings for Lower Hutt whānau
For Vijitha and her son Gershom, moving into their new Kāinga Ora home in Lower Hutt is an early Christmas blessing.
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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