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  • 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.  proactive support to their customers who want to be responsible dog owners, but for whom the barriers are just too big,” said Amanda.   A few short weeks

  • Now Joe’s got more space, his family can visit

    Joe loves nothing more than having his beautiful grandchildren around his whare. The four littlies are now regular visitors to his new West Auckland home, bringing with them games, giggles, and joyful chaos. Since moving into his Kāinga Ora home, Joe says he has the time and space to have his precious family around, brightening up the hours he spends having medical

  • Christchurch customers connect over kai

    Fried rice and pita bread pizzas were just some of the culinary delights on the menu when tenants at a Kāinga Ora complex in Christchurch took part in a free course that offers tips on how to cook on a budget. Alex, who shared his story earlier this year about living in the complex , has been working with Kāinga Ora Community Development Manager Amanda to look at

  • New home and city brings new lease of life

    Almost a year after moving into his new Christchurch home, Alex is still counting his blessings. downstairs. He has been working closely with Kāinga Ora community development manager Amanda to look at ways of bringing the residents who live there together. Over the

  • Small actions, strong community: Praveen’s story

    Drawing on his own experience of homelessness, Christchurch resident Praveen is quietly helping to ensure no one in his social housing community feels alone. place where neighbours come together and connect. Amanda, Community Development and Engagement Manager, says Praveen plays an important role in shaping the

  • Jayne’s on cloud nine in her new whare

    Jayne and her whānau were over the moon to be offered a Kāinga Ora home specifically designed for wheelchair users. They say it’s like being on another planet compared with their last home - a drafty garage. , the family of four – Jayne, Wiremu and their teenage sons – had been staying in a drafty garage belonging to extended family as they couldn’t find a rental with

  • New Northcote homes just the ticket

    A couple of our customers had some rather special visitors recently. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Housing Minister Megan Woods, MP for Northcote Shanan Halbert, and some of our staff, popped by for a chat about their new homes in the Northcote Development. home came with a garage and a small back garden. Last Friday, Mele and her daughter Laryah proudly showed the visitors&nbsp

  • Family of seven settled in Kauri Place, Hastings

    After living in three small motel rooms for nearly three years, Petelo, Marie and their five children are loving life in Kāinga Ora’s new housing development in Kauri Place. and have a look at this brand new home for our family. It was a dream come true.” “Even though the motel owners were good to us, living in the motel was very

  • Hastings Church removed to make way for social housing

    We have purchased the church site on Queens Street East in Parkvale, Hastings. The Presbyterian Church are keen to see the expansive site used for social housing. spending the cold winter months living in cars, tents, garages, and overcrowded homes.” “God has a particular love for people who are struggling and longs for the

  • 12 new public homes for Gisborne whānau

    Twelve new public homes were blessed by Tairāwhiti kaikarakia Morehu Pewhairangi recently before whānau move in. , garages, motels and overcrowded homes. Beau with Theo and daughters Susie and Francis The difference these new whare will make for whānau was made clear as an

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