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A new home brings new opportunities

Jack’s new home at a Kāinga Ora complex in New Plymouth has been life-changing in more ways than one. As well as having a stable place to call home, the complex’s community room has become the perfect place for Jack to focus on his future and take up new opportunities. “I never had a home of my own,” says Jack. “I have always moved around and lived in temporary accommodation or on the street. It took me a while to get my head

Public housing design wins national NZIA awards

Two multi-award winning Kāinga Ora developments have been recognised for their best practice design by the Te Kahui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architecture (NZIA). High and White Streets in Rangiora, which was designed by Rohan Collett Architects and built by Home, as well as Waterview Court in Auckland, designed by

North Canterbury Kāinga Ora development wins excellence award

A Kāinga Ora development in North Canterbury has earned a top prize at the New Zealand Property Industry Awards in Auckland. High and White streets development in Rangiora was praised for its attractive architecture, quality construction and age-friendly features. According to the

Finalists in the 2020 New Zealand CFO Awards

Our Finance team were finalists in three categories at the 2020 New Zealand CFO Awards. achievement – well done to our team and congratulations to the winners (external link) . Members of Kainga Ora Finance team, from left: Andrew Jack, Andrea

Community comes together for Waiata Wednesdays

Every Wednesday evening, Tamihana and friends gather to sing waiata, learn about Te Ao Māori and nurture their growing community. With Tamihana (Te Popoto) on guitar, ‘Waiata Wednesday’ usually begins with a rousing version of Toia Mai , and takes in feel good classics like Pokarekare Ana

Kat’z is safe and cosy in her inner-city apartment

From her new Kāinga Ora home, Kat’z looks out across the tops of the huge London Plane trees that line Greys Avenue in Auckland’s CBD. It’s a location she knows well but from a very different perspective. study or work on my art. I have my guitars in there, too.” When she’s not working in her role as a peer support worker, Kat’z likes to join some of the activities

Social housing wins top New Zealand colour award

North Canterbury social housing is among art centres, educational precincts and pop-up cafes in being recognised for inspirational, creative and innovative use of colour. Kāinga Ora’s 28 homes cornering High and White streets in Rangiora – designed by Rohan Collett Architects and built by Home Construction – won the Grand Prix

‘Challenging preconceptions’: Canterbury social housing wins third award

A Kāinga Ora development has for the third time been recognised for its high-quality architectural design. The 28 social housing units on High and White streets in Rangiora were among 31 winners at the peer-reviewed Te Kāhui Whahanga New Zealand

Edith reaches 100th birthday milestone

For 100-year old Edith, the secret to a long life is simple; drink lots of water, eat your vegetables, and try to be kind. . “That’s me and Rock Hudson a long, long time ago,” says Edith, pointing to the black and white image and launching into a lovely rendition of the 1960s classic song

Auckland housing developments win architectural design awards

Three Kāinga Ora developments in Auckland have won awards at Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Local Architecture Awards. 2021 for the  Hanson Street and Castor Crescent developments  in Wellington and  High and White development  in Christchurch this year

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