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Minimising construction waste

Kāinga Ora is committed to sustainable site clearance methods to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill during housing development. are found to be present, or when fire damage has occurred. Leading the change We have committed to relocating at least 10% of public houses from development

State-of-the-art development to rise from the ashes of former state home

A vacant house recently gutted by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier is set to become the site of yet another modular Kāinga Ora public housing development. the issuing of building and resource consents, the project is expected to be completed within 10 months. Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigated the early

Old flames: Kāinga Ora partnership with Fire and Emergency NZ going strong

A house fire can be devastating and at worst, deadly. To help reduce the risk of fires in our homes, we’ve joined forces with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Compliance at Kāinga Ora explains why the partnership is so important. “Kāinga Ora and Fire and Emergency share the same goals – to do whatever we can to prevent house

An open home of a different kind

A fire in an Invercargill home has become an important tool in helping educate people about the dangers of house fires. are more than 20 households who are now better prepared and that makes this all worthwhile – the more awareness we can generate, the better, and if even one fire

Turning a street into a neighbourhood

Kāinga Ora recently completed 16 new warm, dry homes on Exeter Crescent in Palmerston North – but providing much-needed housing is only the beginning. entertained, the team also arranged for a fire truck to make a special appearance courtesy of the Palmerston North Volunteer Fire Brigade. Dave Mollard was one of the

Families move into supported transitional housing in Rotorua

Around 80 people are moving into warm and dry temporary supported housing in Rotorua this month, following completion of upgrade work by Kāinga Ora to convert a former motel. size from studios to a 5-bedroom house. Each unit has their own kitchen and bathroom, and one is fully accessible. The shared communal living includes a fenced

Social gatherings a great tonic

Kāinga Ora tenants in Mosgiel have discovered a great way to catch up and, at the same time, help stave off the issue of loneliness which can affect many. with Tenancy Manager Stacey at the event. “To see them outside of their home, in a setting where they don’t feel that you’re there to check the house – they’re actually

I never thought I’d need help with housing

When a house fire left Ngarangi and her grandchildren with nothing, they found Kāinga Ora was there to help them start over. Wellington was on fire. Dashing home, her heart pounding, Ngarangi’s worst fears were realised when she arrived: the house was destroyed. Still, she felt a

Tenancy agreement

Your tenancy agreement is a legal document. It tells you what you should expect from us and what we expect from you. enter into a tenancy agreement with you, we will: make sure your home is safe and secure, and in good condition make sure your home meets building codes and

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. For many wheelchair users, wider halls, doorways, and wet-area bathrooms can mean the difference between a house and a home. So when a group of intellectually

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