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Leo dons Santa’s hat this Christmas
Leo marked the first Christmas in his new home by taking on a very important role – none other than Santa Claus himself!
18 December 2024
Drones a game changer for maintenance
In a first for Kāinga Ora, we’re trialling the use of drones to assess the condition of roofs and gutters on our homes, and it’s proving to be a game changer for our maintenance teams.
17 December 2024
Local students brighten holidays with handmade Christmas cards for the community
The festive season started with a special surprise for over 250 customers and their neighbours, hand-delivered by Kāinga Ora staff early December.
16 December 2024
Community organisations pitch in for social housing tenants
A once under-utilised green space in Masterton has been transformed into a new playbox, planter boxes and a community noticeboard – thanks to local community groups and businesses banding together.
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.
Careers
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.
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.
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.
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Kāinga Ora offers several products to help New Zealanders into home ownership. If you are thinking about buying a home, use our tool to see what you could be eligible for.
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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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