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  • Holidays Act Payments

    between work and other aspects of the lives of employees. It provides employees with minimum leave entitlements such as: annual holidays alternate holidays

  • A great place to work

    We asked some of our people what makes Kāinga Ora different to other workplaces, and the answer was unanimous: "I love getting the chance to make a difference and work with a team of people that care about me". depending on the task. ABW operates in the majority of our offices across the motu. Click ​here to learn more about ABW at Kāinga Ora. Annual Leave - you will be

  • Kāinga Ora solar programme awarded for breaking new ground

    The award-winning Kāinga Ora renewable energy programme is leaving a legacy for both social housing customers and New Zealand’s electricity market. both whānau and the sector. “We’ve installed solar panels on 630 homes nationwide, providing annual savings of $350 - $1000 per year and enabling 2.9MW of solar

  • Family foundation remains strong in Mangere after 50 years

    When Karameri greets you at her front door, you automatically feel a part of her whānau as she welcomes you into her lounge adorned with photographs of her children and mokopuna. holds so many memories for us," Pikura says. "Mum’s taken care of a lot of people in her lifetime. She has an open home policy. We’ve had many neighbours who’ve

  • Partnership produces “home for life”

    As Pukeko Blue Ltd service users age and their ability or mobility declines, a new Kāinga Ora home built in partnership will continue to meet their needs. disabled Pukeko Blue Ltd service users were able to move into their new purpose-built warm, dry and safe property last month – leaving behind one built in 1910

  • Our driveway safety programme

    We care about the safety of our tenants and want to do what we can to prevent young children from being run over and hurt in our homes’ driveways. properties (as at July 2020). Our design guidelines consider driveway safety We have design guidelines to ensure driveway safety is taken care of when we build

  • Tenancy agreement

    Your tenancy agreement is a legal document. It tells you what you should expect from us and what we expect from you. give you 48 hours notice before an annual visit. Kāinga Ora is responsible for maintaining your property but we are not responsible for damage, fire or theft of

  • Crowned with merit and excellence for public housing developments

    Hosted by the Property Council New Zealand the Property Industry Awards celebrates excellence in design and innovation in the built environment. Four Kāinga Ora public housing developments were recognised at the recent 2023 gala awards dinner. translates to ‘fireworks’ in English, inspired by the annual Lights over Marlborough display created by Whitney School in 1983 Architect – Arthouse Architect Build

  • Media resources

    Use our information sheets, explainers and other online resources to help shape your news stories. only happens if a person refuses to leave the property after their tenancy has ended. In almost all situations, Kāinga Ora can resolve a situation without

  • 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. . Inspiration was taken from the longstanding name of the street and place – Kauri. Colours of the Kauri tree (trunk, leaves and nuts) and its frequent visitor the

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