Search bay bus stop

Retirement filled with important mahi for busy Rose

Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help those in need. Even in retirement, Rose volunteers almost every day of the week at charities across Auckland. work she does, day in and day out, with a bus stop right outside. “My home is so peaceful and quiet and the neighbours are all very nice,” says Rose. “Where I live

Ripeka, 71, is a real-life fitness influencer

Whaea Ripeka doesn’t need social media to gain a following, her mana is such that young people follow her wherever she goes. , and I love being so close to the gym and the pool and the bus stops. I can take a bus to visit my husband at his rest home.” One of Ripeka’s favourite times

Now I can breathe

That was the response of one tenant who has just moved into a newly built Kāinga Ora home in Mathews Road, Gisborne. get moved on from, is huge. It has been a long road getting here.” Cynthia’s whanau whakapapa to Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast. “Mum moved back to Tokomaru Bay

Students brighten Kāinga Ora development with artwork

The creative talents of Kadimah School are on full display outside the Kāinga Ora Greys Avenue development in central Auckland. To help brighten the area, students have decorated the hoardings, bollards and even a bus stop outside the 139 Greys Avenue worksite, where a 276-apartment

New home a game-changer for wheelchair sports enthusiast

Wheelchair sports enthusiast and Dunedin local Dillon says his wellbeing has improved tenfold since he moved into his fully accessible Kāinga Ora home. across Otago. “I’ve got a bus stop right outside my driveway to go to the supermarket or other places whenever I like too. It’s so good,” he says with a big grin. As

Life’s challenges no match for an independent spirit

Life has thrown Lydia its fair share of challenges, but that hasn’t stopped her living it the way she wants to. bus to appointments across town. But wherever possible I try to get myself where I need to go in my chair. I must be out and about more than I think, because

Waste not want not approach at heart of Neil’s good deeds

When Neil was growing up on a farm in Golden Bay, his parents instilled in him a core value: re-use anything you can and try not to let anything go to waste. the community for his voluntary work and upcycling expertise that people who are moving or tidying their homes often stop him in the supermarket to ask if he

Thousands of new homes possible for eleven regions through infrastructure investment

Eleven more regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand are set to receive a share of the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF), Housing Minister Megan Woods announced in Hamilton today. Road and associated upgrades, which include dedicated bus lanes, cycle lanes, intersection improvements, and safe pedestrian crossing points, all within the

New beginnings at Mahora, Hastings

We celebrated work starting on 40 new homes as the first development designed in collaboration with Hastings District Council, as part of the Hastings place-based approach. approach plan to government and kick-started the building programme that’s underway,  with more to come. “We are not going to stop until we get people who

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring

From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her. you ask the 79-year-old how many people call her Mum, she stops counting at 10. As well as five children of her own, Eleanor has fostered and supported many

Search results