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Family of seven settled in Kauri Place, Hastings

After living in three small motel rooms for nearly three years, Petelo, Marie and their five children are loving life in Kāinga Ora’s new housing development in Kauri Place. . Our baby was seven months old when we got the call from the landlord saying they wanted to sell the house. We had nowhere to go. A friend let the seven of us

Zita gifts taonga to welcome new neighbours

When nine newly built homes were blessed in Rutherford Road Napier recently, a very special guest turned up to welcome the families who were moving into the neighbourhood. in Ukraine or crocheting blankets for babies in hospitals throughout the North Island. The baby blankets are not just a casual hobby. In the 18 months since Cyclone

Angel was here: First Otago retrofit home completed

Lorraine’s home of 37 years has been given a new lease on life after being the first property to undergo retrofit modifications in Dunedin. daughter grew up there, she was a baby who came into that house,” Lorraine, 76, says. “Then my grandchildren came and lived in the house as babies, and grew up until

Young mum’s home ownership dreams come true

For Maddy, a Dunedin neonatal nurse and mother of two, owning a home and providing a stable base for her young family has been a long-held goal. raising a baby. “Being at home with the support of my family was great but the functionality and size of the sleepout we were in made raising a newborn challenging

“Our lives have changed” Hastings customers thrive with community and connection

A warm, safe, permanent home really does change the lives of the people who live in them – just ask Paula, Fia and their families. to help with my baby and play with my little girls.” “Recently we have been harvesting asparagus. When we have some spare or get other free things from the

The room to reflect

It’s close to 12-months since Tony and his beloved dog Keeber moved into their brand new Kāinga Ora home in Northland. As the milestone approaches, Tony reflects on how his life has changed, and the room he credits with creating a community. development. Gifted the name ‘Taparoto’ by local hapu, the room is used for everything from baby showers, to birthday parties, community meetings and after

Mere's heart of gold transforms lives

For more than five decades Mere has been opening her heart - and her home - to children in need of a safe, welcoming place to stay. Mere has fostered stayed with her until they were young adults and gained their own independence, with several coming to her as babies. Mere with her photo album

Family foundation remains strong in Mangere after 50 years

When Karameri greets you at her front door, you automatically feel a part of her whānau as she welcomes you into her lounge adorned with photographs of her children and mokopuna. development in the area. Her daughter Pikura remembers the first few years they were in their home. Back in the 1970’s, she would pick mushrooms in the paddock with

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring

From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her. , and is busy knitting beanies, singlets and cardigans for premature babies in hospital, as well as ponchos for the homeless and crocheting blankets for the local hospice

National Volunteer Week – shining a light on our volunteer superstars

It’s National Volunteer Week in Aotearoa and we’re putting the spotlight on some of our incredible customers who share their skills, expertise and time with others to help make their communities great places to live.
Check out just some of these great stories below Eleanor from Otago –     From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart

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