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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

Big steps forward for father and daughter

When Shemaiah moved into his new Kāinga Ora home with his one-year-old daughter earlier this year, it coincided with an important milestone in their lives. Tiare-Pounamu was just learning how to walk and finally had her own space to totter around in their new two-bedroom home in Richmond, near Nelson. “Trying to

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. Several decades later, and Neil, who lives in a Kāinga Ora home near Nelson, still has a passion for minimising waste and volunteers his time to help people

Zita gifts taonga to welcome new neighbours

When nine newly built homes were blessed in Rutherford Road Napier recently, a very special guest turned up to welcome the families who were moving into the neighbourhood. they will blossom now. It is a great feeling to have one of these beautiful warm places to call home and to start building new memories.” Her awhi was shared

Home is where the heart is

A place to call home is something Ruwayda and her seven children have longed for since arriving in New Zealand two years ago. Originally sharing three rooms in a motel to now living in their very own Kāinga Ora home, they are feeling happy and content. community and our neighbours. A family we met at the refugee centre here in Auckland lives nearby so we catch up with them too when we can.” New homes in the

Te Mātāwai – Glen says what isn’t there to like?

“What isn’t there to like” was the answer from musician, actor, and juggler Glen when asked about his new Kāinga Ora home at Te Mātāwai. that Te Mātāwai provides is moving me to a place where I am healthier and am now actively looking for work.” We also asked Glen what else he likes about living at

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. with the Joneses. When we had meals, we would go into the kitchen and put newspaper on the floor. We didn’t have a table back then, only a few plates and cups. We

New Kāinga Ora homes in Richmond set to welcome residents

Five new state homes in Richmond are ready for whānau to move in. the homes are in a sought-after location, with shops, schools and other services all nearby. “We’re looking forward to welcoming customers into their new homes

Have a look through an accessible Kāinga Ora home in Palmerston North

Customers have started moving into 12 newly built two-bedroom homes in Palmerston North. These homes were built for Kāinga Ora by developer Gemscott. kitchen bench. The wet area showers have accessible grabrails near the shower and toilet and easy level access for wheelchairs. “ Accessibility is about our

Creating a sense of whānau for the whole neighbourhood

Tāmaki Makaurau customer Jacqui is legendary in her West Auckland community. As well as caring for her six – soon to be seven children – she spends much of her time volunteering at the Glenavon Community Hub near her Kāinga Ora home. ; Making Ends Meet, a ‘free shop’ of donated clothing and household items; and free workshops in te reo Māori and tikanga. And Jacqui plays a key role in all of

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