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.
Who we areKāinga Ora provides social housing and support to individuals and families across New Zealand.
Our leadership and governanceOur leadership team is responsible for shaping strategy, delivering housing solutions, and ensuring we provide warm, dry, and secure state housing across New Zealand.
Resetting Kāinga OraKāinga Ora is resetting its focus so it can better serve tenants and communities and leave a sustainable social housing legacy for future generations.
History of State HousingNew Zealand has played a significant role in public housing since 1894, with government-led initiatives shaping communities and improving living conditions.
Archives and historical recordsSeveral thousand records relating to many aspects of state housing, including those relating to houses at one time owned by the state, are held by Archives New Zealand.
Our role as a landlordWe care about both the quality of our homes and the wellbeing of the 190,000 people living within them – of which around 40% are children and young people.