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North Canterbury Kāinga Ora development wins excellence award

A Kāinga Ora development in North Canterbury has earned a top prize at the New Zealand Property Industry Awards in Auckland. High and White streets development in Rangiora was praised for its attractive architecture, quality construction and age-friendly features. According to the

Big steps forward for father and daughter

When Shemaiah moved into his new Kāinga Ora home with his one-year-old daughter earlier this year, it coincided with an important milestone in their lives. were seven or eight people in the house and there was no space for her to crawl around and be herself because of the foot traffic. “It was perfect timing. I’ve

People collector Anna brings her community together

Anna lives in a Kāinga Ora home in Palmerston North and loves her neighbourhood for its national heritage significance, accessibility and the large reserve nearby that offers many opportunities for the community to connect. to know each other and build community connections were really incredible. “That’s what I aspire to do for others. I like it when I find out that one person has

Government announcement; Healthy Homes, meth regulations and property management regulations

Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced a suite of initiatives to assist both tenants and landlords across the rental sector. months to go. We are not taking our foot off the gas. “An extension will be helpful if more time is needed to manage access to homes, and to manage high demand for

Food forest for future foraging

Our people have been doing the mahi to help create a food forest for locals in Molley Green Reserve, Mount Roskill, Auckland.  Ora Placemaking Advisor Claire Hansell has high hopes for the community-led initiative, which aims to cultivate ongoing sharing and sustaining of cultural

Carpentry skills to help grow community kai

Planter boxes built by local high school students will give some of our customers in Taranaki a chance to grow vegetables at home. , Sustainable Taranaki (through the Marfell Community Garden) will provide advice and guidance on caring for the plants.     Daniel Fuemana, Director of

Neighbourly support during Cyclone Gabrielle

Looking out for each other. That was the natural reaction to the challenges faced during Cyclone Gabrielle from residents in a group of five Kāinga Ora homes in Green Meadows, Napier. at least 10 years so we all know each other.” “We had no electricity for six days and no phone or internet contact for four days. That was frightening for some

A safe haven for a Tauranga mum and daughters

“It feels like a safe haven for us” says mum of two Chevelle, who earlier this year moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in Tauranga. same time, with most also single parents. “We say ‘hi’ and look out for each other a bit, it’s nice to have others around who understand where you’ve come from

Leana's mission to share her passion for growing kai with her community

Leana’s passion for growing kai was given to her by her late grandfather, who had the ‘green thumb’ within her whānau. He inspired her to share the love for growing kai not only with her young children, but also with her wider community. Leana and her two children, aged 10 and 2, have been Kāinga Ora customers in Palmerston North for over ten years. Leana always grew food in her own garden, but

Deconstructed state homes given second life in Tonga

Kāinga Ora, in partnership with Piritahi Aorere Project team, have deconstructed 6 old state homes in Mangere to aid in Tonga’s rebuild. packed into a 40ft container bound for Tonga to help with phase 2 of the Islands’ infrastructure rebuild. The houses came from Stage 2 of the Aorere development and

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