Search give a crap meaning

Kai goes down well at Christchurch school

A community breakfast club catered for about 200 school kids recently with Kāinga Ora staff again helping out. invited, meaning there were about 200 hungry and grateful mouths to feed. The children and their parents queued politely as they were given plates and cups. They

'Don’t get in your own way’: Partnership provides post-Covid career opportunity

From graphic design to a carpentry apprenticeship, the impact of Covid-19 in 2020 led to a new career path for one Christchurch woman. allocated to build partners upfront leads to shorter construction timeframes – meaning people needing a place to call home can get there faster.” In Auckland, five

Now Joe’s got more space, his family can visit

Joe loves nothing more than having his beautiful grandchildren around his whare. The four littlies are now regular visitors to his new West Auckland home, bringing with them games, giggles, and joyful chaos. , especially since he was diagnosed with kidney disease four years ago. He had to give up full-time work as a truck driver and instead spend much of his time in hospital

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. laughter, and a half time kapu tī (cuppa), there’s discussion about the meaning and origin of the songs themselves. “Waiata is important. It’s all part of te reo

Students brighten Kāinga Ora development with artwork

The creative talents of Kadimah School are on full display outside the Kāinga Ora Greys Avenue development in central Auckland. environment. “As people, we need to give a voice to nature and protect the place we call home.” The creative talents of Kadimah School As a show of thanks for their

Turning food rescue into community spirit

When an apartment complex opened in Auckland 18 months ago, more than 110 people moved in. Many were living alone, some had faced homelessness, and most didn’t know each other. want to give back. We’re just fortunate to be part of a group that gives a damn about their neighbours.” At this complex, kai isn’t just nourishment, it’s the glue that’s turned a public housing complex into a community.

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. She says the newly stained fence outside her Kāinga Ora home makes her feel appreciated, and gives her a sense of pride about the property, and the street

Make an Official Information Act (OIA) Request

The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) allows you to make a request for official information held by New Zealand public service agencies, including Kāinga Ora. @kaingaora.govt.nz If your request is urgent, please let us know and we will assess your request for urgency. You will need to give reasons for seeking the

Self-sown and supreme: How a Greenlane garden grew

Congratulations to our Greenlane customer David, whose paradise of palms, succulents and native plants has earned the top award in this year’s Great Gardens of Kāinga Ora competition. -friendly and talking to your neighbours … it costs you nothing to be kind and give,” he says. David estimates his garden is now home to 50 or 60 different

A new leash on life for four-legged friends in Māngere

Pets can help to make a house a home. They are great companions and an important part of some whanau, which is why Kāinga Ora is a pet-friendly landlord. register over 65 dogs and give 15 puppies life-saving immunisations - right there on the spot!” Not only did the ‘ fix your friends’ event provide the one-stop

Search results