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Adventuring guinea pig inspires childhood tale

Nelson author Caroline’s special childhood friend, Norman Guinea Pig, is living on in the pages of a children’s book she has written in her retirement. Plus, with Caroline selling 360 copies since it was published a year ago. Caroline says the real-life version of Norman Guinea Pig lived with her family on a

Preservation of mature Gingko Biloba tree prioritised during development

A mature Ginkgo tree that has been standing in Otāhuhu for approximately 35 years has been preserved for residents to enjoy for generations to come. the fence to show the significance of the root protection zone. “It comes down to educating people on root protection zones, and making everyone aware of the

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. ), the weekly get togethers hold a special significance. “The first week I was here we had waiata. I was a professional singer for 60-odd years but I had an accident

New beginnings at Mahora, Hastings

We celebrated work starting on 40 new homes as the first development designed in collaboration with Hastings District Council, as part of the Hastings place-based approach. significant in itself, and today we have further reason to celebrate. This development has further significance in that the the design is a result of our joint

New Lynn land purchase ensures heritage protection while meeting housing need

Kāinga Ora has bought a 2,000 sqm New Lynn site of local historical significance from Auckland Council’s Eke Panuku Development Auckland for a mixed-use development. sale. Named after local draper John Innes Oag, it is of historical and community significance and will undergo remedial works and continued maintenance

Former Dunedin Aaron Lodge site sold   

The property has been on the market since early 2025 and the sale is now unconditional. It is due to be settled at the end of October. our funds wisely and investing in the right places. Selling the property made the best economic sense, and we’re pleased to have secured a buyer.” Over the past

New developments to further boost supply of housing in Dunedin

Kāinga Ora is planning to purchase 18 new homes and build up to nine more across two ideally located sites in Dunedin to bring more homes to the Otago community. newly acquired site, so it can be included in the redevelopment. “We acknowledge the history and the significance this site will have for number of whānau within

Puriri Park Rd housing to start soon

Much needed homes for local people to be built on Kāinga Ora land, Puriri Park Rd. the house has some minor historical significance, but is not of major heritage value. The peer reviewer recommended a detailed photographic record of the house be

Wool carpet to be used in new Kāinga Ora homes

Kāinga Ora will transition to using wool carpet in its new social housing. is already installed. “In those circumstances it makes practical and economic sense to use the same product throughout the home,” Mr Crockett says. Kāinga Ora

Kāinga Ora redevelopments to bring new homes to Dunedin

Kāinga Ora is redeveloping some its properties in Albertson Ave, Port Chalmers to increase the supply of public housing in Dunedin. their economic life, replaced with 20 new, warm and dry homes for whānau in need. The 20 new homes will be mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom with 9 built to full

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