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From refugee to community leader

Nasra wanted her new neighbourhood to feel safe and welcoming, so she made it her mission to create a friendly community. : “They call me Aunty or Teacher. And I wanted to help my friend Nasra. She brings love, joy, and happiness to this neighbourhood.” The children return to the

Kauri Place development brings joy to all

The joy of having a new home from which they can build their lives, shone from the faces of two of our customers this week.

Aaliyah’s stars are aligning for success

Young mother Aaliyah works extremely hard to give her children a good life. And now that they have a bigger home, there is enough room for family life as well as study. families take for granted are now a daily reminder for Aaliyah of the joy of everyone having their own space. “It’s really good,” she says. “I used to wonder if

Thrift and connection – Diana inspires her neighbours

Avid knitter Diana has discovered an innovative way to use discarded plastic - she knits it into eye-catching bags and phone cases, which she gifts and sells within her community. joy to know that I’m making things that will have a second chance at life. Necessity is the mother of invention,” says Diana. The long-time Kāinga Ora customer

Sew far sew good – Repair Café helping build community

It’s a humming hive of activity as the monthly Repair Café at Te Mātāwai opens its doors for 2025. Volunteers Sally and Gloria, who live nearby, head up the sewing table and it’s not long before queues of people are waiting patiently for them to work their magic. with a tight family budget,’’ she says. “As a retired Home Science teacher, it is a joy to be helpful, keep these skills alive and meet and use my sewing skills

Dave’s toy-making skills bring a spark of joy

For the past two years, wooden toys carefully created in Dave’s North Canterbury home workshop have brightened up the lives of kids in need.

Debbie takes community mindedness to the next level

As soon as you meet Debbie, her passion for helping others is clear. Over the years, Debbie has volunteered her time and skills to help others in her community – something she has always been inspired to do. “I have always wanted to give back and think that if you can help bring some relief or joy to people you should. It gives me pleasure in my heart to be able to

Local students brighten holidays with handmade Christmas cards for the community

The festive season started with a special surprise for over 250 customers and their neighbours, hand-delivered by Kāinga Ora staff early December. who helped create and distribute the Christmas cards, spreading joy and fostering a sense of connection during the holiday season,” says Renee.

New Havelock North homes are a homecoming for residents

Eight new public homes in Havelock North are now completed and residents have moved in. We took ownership of the three-bedroom homes on Havelock Road from the developer once building was completed. residents met each other. Many shared their journey of struggling to have somewhere suitable to live and their joy at moving into one of the new, quality homes. Karen

Community organisations pitch in for social housing tenants

A once under-utilised green space in Masterton has been transformed into a new playbox, planter boxes and a community noticeboard – thanks to local community groups and businesses banding together. . Activities like bubble play and nature scavenger hunts have brought so much joy and laughter each week. It’s been an absolute privilege to see the smiles, share

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