Urban development and social housing / Industry Hub

Industry Hub

Find out how Kāinga Ora works with the development and construction industries to increase housing supply for all New Zealanders.

Urban Design,

How (and why) public space can be made accessible for

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Urban Design,

How (and why) public space can be made accessible for all

What is Universal Design and why does it matter? Principal Urban Designer George Weeks explains.

Build, Urban Design, Partnerships,

Foundations for the future: Partnering for good in

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Foundations for the future: Partnering for good in Tauranga

Alongside its build programme, Kāinga Ora partners with developers to acquire new homes in areas of high housing need. This includes Gemscott Developments Limited, who has built 443 social homes – including a recent development in Tauranga.

Urban Design, Sustainability,

Researching architectural responses to climate

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Urban Design, Sustainability,

Researching architectural responses to climate change

Late last year, Mitra Homolja and Ellie Tuckey, founders of Third Studio in Wellington, received the inaugural F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for public housing.

Urban Design,

Sharing lessons learned through Hobsonville Point

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Urban Design,

Sharing lessons learned through Hobsonville Point successes

In January, representatives from the Kāinga Ora Urban Planning and Design and Urban Development and Delivery teams hosted a cohort of around 20 Property Council Emerging Leaders at its Hobsonville offices.

Build, Urban Design,

Three women changing the face of

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Build, Urban Design,

Three women changing the face of construction

Today, Kāinga Ora is home to some of the most innovative minds in Aotearoa construction, including many women who have risen through the ranks and are helping to lead our organisation.

Build, Urban Design,

New guidance helping to deliver sustainable, thriving

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Build, Urban Design,

New guidance helping to deliver sustainable, thriving communities

Kāinga Ora releases refreshed Tāone Ora: Urban Design Guidelines for public, market and affordable housing and Toitū Te Whenua Toitū Te Kāinga: Landscape Design Guide For Public Housing.