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Future Squad: Building tomorrow’s tradespeople

Rangatahi from Te Kauwhata College are getting a head start on careers in construction through Future Squad, part of the Construction Plus programme at Kāinga Ora. students turn their work experience into tangible results – some of them have the potential to earn 21 NCEA Level 3 credits for completing Future Squad. Of course

It’s not just computers, it’s community

Kāinga Ora is focused on supporting customers to live well in their homes and one of the ways we do this is by connecting customers to local initiatives within their own communities. who facilitates an innovative course that tackles digital inclusion – Kāinga Connect. “While meeting about something else, Rebecca and I spoke about how I

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. given Tiare the biggest room because she’s got more stuff than me!” The pair are thriving in their new home. Shemaiah has signed up to begin a pathways course at

Christchurch customers connect over kai

Fried rice and pita bread pizzas were just some of the culinary delights on the menu when tenants at a Kāinga Ora complex in Christchurch took part in a free course that offers tips on how to cook on a budget. shared with other residents how he shops and eats on a budget. Alex says he’s enjoying helping Amanda to bring everyone together and the “Money and Kai’ course

Supported Housing Strategic Plan

Kāinga Ora has developed a Supported Housing Strategic Plan, which provides our people with strategic direction as we grow and evolve our provision of Transitional Housing and Community Group Housing for people and whānau in need. Framework to guide Kāinga Ora’s Supported Housing activity towards an ideal future state. It sets out how we will partner with Funders and Providers to manage and

Students lay the foundation for a career in trades

The Kāinga Ora Downer cadetship programme is winding up another successful year teaming school students up with maintenance contractors to learn the skills of a trade. chance to gain hands-on experience with Panorama Painters. “I currently take a building course at the MIT Tec Park in Manukau, and this programme has helped me see a

Skilled up – Kāinga Ora customers go digital

Classes helping Kāinga Ora customers navigate the digital world have been a huge hit with their first attendees. , and she says she is "rapt" with the course. "It’s so easy when you know how. I can now keep in contact with people who send emails, rather than lose the emails

Supporting youth to earn while they learn

At Kāinga Ora we’re using the scale of construction at our Northcote Development to provide employment for young people, and it’s something we’re really proud of. employment. Their focus includes the development of life and work competency skills for youth in the infrastructure industry. “Ama Civil, part of the Ama Training

Valuable insights from Oranga holiday programme

Holiday programmes are always heaps of fun and a recent Oranga - Auckland programme was no exception. , playgrounds, mountain, taking their dogs for walks and, of course, the people”, Tess says. Crystal Mesui, community development and engagement coordinator

Thriving at Te Mātāwai – Jane’s first year

One year on and Jane who was the first tenant to move into Te Mātāwai is thriving and learning new skills in this unique development. that knows you by name and can help if needed is heartwarming.” “Looking ahead I want to do another computer course like the course I completed recently in the

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