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Flying the flag to support our mates

With construction workers six times more likely to die by suicide than a workplace accident, hundreds of sites across the country are flying the flag in support of mental health and suicide prevention. “Do you have your high-vis? Your steel-caps? Don’t forget to put your safety glasses on.” With permits, certificates, training and PPE, construction workers in

New Kāinga Ora Accessibility Policy

With our new Accessibility Policy, we have committed to ensuring that at least 15% of the new homes we are building across the country meet universal design standards, and the rest meet as many of these universal design standards as possible. Policy – QR Code [PNG, 5 KB] ( NZ Sign Language Version, NZ Standard Audio Version and Easy Read Version are available via this QR Code) Kāinga Ora Accessibility

Kāinga Ora wins Safe 365 Supreme Award

Kāinga Ora’s Health and Safety systems and processes have been recognised with winning both the Supreme and Best Large Enterprise categories in the Safest Places to Work Awards at the 2019 SAFE365 Awards. the attitudes of the whole organisation and we’re very proud to win both the Supreme and Best Large Enterprise awards,” Ms Comie said. More information https

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. That is why Kāinga Ora is teaming up with New Zealand’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity, SPCA, and some Northland vet clinics to offer hundreds of

New Kāinga Ora homes built by Nelson NMIT construction students completed

Three new homes built by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) students preparing for a career in the construction industry are ready for Kāinga Ora customers in Nelson. The three two-bedroom homes in Kawai Street were built on NMIT’s Richmond campus by around 30 carpentry students undertaking the NZ Certificate in Construction

Online ‘Lunch Room’ to support construction workers

Suicide prevention charity MATES in Construction NZ has launched an online Lunch Room to support construction workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. NZ Chief Executive Victoria McArthur says the free, one-hour Lunch Room (external link) meetings will be held every Monday to Friday via Zoom from 10.30am

Arlington Development Update

Complex civils work have now been completed, and we’re making some changes to get the best outcome for the site. it’s appropriate to take another look at plans and costs to make sure we are getting the best value and outcomes from such an important site in central

A place for community connection

More than a year since it first opened its doors, a dedicated community space in Nelson is helping locals to foster connections and creating opportunities for them to support and uplift one another. Zealand Police, Mega Mitre 10 and various organisations in Nelson. Their shared vision was clear: to create a welcoming, accessible space for southeast Stoke

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. Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ (DEANZ) to help bring the community together. Tenants and locals bring personal items like clothing, small furniture, and

Kāinga Ora commits to Sustainable Transport Outcomes

Kāinga Ora is demonstrating its leadership approach to sustainability and wellbeing outcomes with its new Sustainable Transport Outcomes (STO). public transport modes are truly viable for everyone. This is a response to the once-in-a-generation opportunity that Kāinga Ora has to improve the lives of

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