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 are
Kāinga Ora provides social housing and support to individuals and families across New Zealand.
Our leadership and governance
Our 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 Ora
In late 2024, Kāinga Ora began a major reset to restore financial sustainability and sharpen our focus on our core mission - providing and managing social housing.
History of State Housing
New Zealand has played a significant role in public housing since 1894, with government-led initiatives shaping communities and improving living conditions.
Archives and historical records
Several 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 landlord
We 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.