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  • Having a pet

    We know that pets can be great companions, and where possible, we want you and your whānau to experience the many benefits of pet ownership. Getting approval to have a pet in your home is an important part of your tenancy agreement . Not telling us about a pet may be a breach of your agreement

  • Solving the problem of multiplying cats and dogs

    Cats and dogs can help make a house a home, but if your furry friends are not ‘fixed’ you might end up hounded by the pitter-patter of too many tiny paws. Vets in Kaitaia and the Mog and Dog Desexing Clinic in Whangārei will carry out the procedures. "Pets can be great companions and support people’s wellbeing

  • 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. farm near Nelson and was a much-loved pet of hers from the age of 8. “I named my guinea pig after my Uncle Norman, who was my favourite uncle. He was tall and

  • Media resources

    Use our information sheets, explainers and other online resources to help shape your news stories. Programme information sheet [PDF, 145 KB] Explainers and editorials Our approach to pets at our properties Our tenants can get permission to have pets in their home

  • Growing kai and communities

    Mum of two Sazshia, is now busy raising veggies alongside her children thanks to a partnership between Manawatū Food Action Network, UCOL and Kāinga Ora. planter box, Sazshia made a deal with her children to learn about gardening and grow their own kai. “They wanted a pet, so I made them a deal: if they could grow and

  • A new leash on life for four-legged friends in Māngere

    Pets can help to make a house a home. They are great companions and an important part of some whanau, which is why Kāinga Ora is a pet-friendly landlord.  Of course, pet ownership isn’t all cuddles, pats and long walks in the park, it’s a real commitment. There can also be significant costs involved, which for

  • I never thought I’d need help with housing

    When a house fire left Ngarangi and her grandchildren with nothing, they found Kāinga Ora was there to help them start over. donated new beds and a lounge suite, Ngarangi devoted herself to house-hunting. Emergency housing was offered but because pets were not permitted, it would have

  • Maintaining your home

    Maintaining your Kāinga Ora home, making disability modifications and what to know when tradespeople are visiting your home. : being home at the agreed time or giving us plenty of notice if you're not going to be home moving furniture and personal items that may be in the way keeping children and pets out of harm's way.

  • Being a good neighbour

    Being a good neighbour is an important part of living in your community. We encourage all our tenants to act as good neighbours. wrong and does something about it responsible – for the actions of their families, guests and pets We ask that you: talk things over when there are problems, listen

  • Budgeting tips

    Find tips and tools to help with budgeting, saving and preparing for unexpected costs. link) on their website. From pet food to the transport you use, Sorted’s budgeting tool will help you take care of all your costs – and you can create an

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