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Budget 2022: Changes announced for first home products

The Government has today announced changes to some of the home ownership products administered by Kāinga Ora, enabling more New Zealanders to access support to purchase their first home. The changes were announced as part of Budget 2022, and involve the First Home Grant, First Home Loan and the Kāinga Whenua Loan scheme. House price caps for

What’s in a name?

A group of Christchurch residents will name their complex, an idea formed to help continue building community spirit. Grant loves his Phillipstown home. It’s warm, modern, and he and wife Lorraine “get on so well with neighbours” in the 18-unit complex. “I wouldn’t move from

Changes announced for home ownership products

The Government has today announced changes to some of the home ownership products and programmes administered by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. First Home Grant house price caps will be updated in several areas throughout the country to align with current market values. The minimum First Home Grant

Small steps make big difference in Christchurch street

Dickson Crescent resident Andrea has always dreamed of having a nice fence like the one she has now. definitely more homely and private, and we’ve put a trampoline out front. Having the fence stained just looks so nice, it makes us look like other houses on the

Tenant home ownership

If you are currently a Kāinga Ora tenant, you may be eligible for a grant to go towards purchasing the home you’re living in. important to note that not all properties will be made available for sale. Tenant Home Ownership grant The Tenant Home Ownership grant is a gift of 10% of the

Young mum’s home ownership dreams come true

For Maddy, a Dunedin neonatal nurse and mother of two, owning a home and providing a stable base for her young family has been a long-held goal. property ladder. “I was able to get a First Home Grant that boosted my deposit and meant I could get a First Home Loan that only needed a 5% deposit.’’ After

Leana's mission to share her passion for growing kai with her community

Leana’s passion for growing kai was given to her by her late grandfather, who had the ‘green thumb’ within her whānau. He inspired her to share the love for growing kai not only with her young children, but also with her wider community. helps bring people together.” Thanks to all the love and time Leana has put into it, the community garden in front of her home is now flourishing. Beautiful big

New Champion Street homes delivered in eastern Porirua

Earlier this week marked the completion of 14 new one-bedroom homes in Champion Street, Cannons Creek, with a small official blessing attended by Ngāti Toa Rangatira kaumatua Taku Parai. front four lower units being accessible homes. “Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities tenancy liaison officers have been working closely with new tenants over the

Home ownership resources

Download our product brochures and access useful links to websites that can help you through the path to home ownership. ) [PDF, 1.6 MB] Tenant Home Ownership Grant Get a helping hand with a Tenant Home Ownership Programme brochure [PDF, 393 KB] Tenant Home Ownership Grant form

New home, new outlook on life

Cece felt like she’d struck it lucky when she walked into her new Kāinga Ora home in Christchurch after living in emergency housing. Christmas,” she says. Cece and her dog Ray Charles are now happily settled into their new home, which Cece has tastefully furnished with community donations and

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