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Creative customer rests easy in new home

Salah feels like he can start afresh in his new Kāinga Ora home. He moved into a new development in Auckland’s New Lynn in February. ;to make the world a better place. "When I give to others, it reflects back on me. I could live in a golden palace but I still wouldn’t be fulfilled

The room to reflect

It’s close to 12-months since Tony and his beloved dog Keeber moved into their brand new Kāinga Ora home in Northland. As the milestone approaches, Tony reflects on how his life has changed, and the room he credits with creating a community. , which was loved by all who attended, included a bouncy castle, face painting, a bbq and games enjoyed by the kids and parents alike.  “Having Taparoto and

Auckland Light Rail is a win for urban planning, people and the planet

Late last month, Cabinet announced the much-anticipated decision on the route and mode for Auckland Light Rail, the $14.6b project to create mass rapid transit between the CBD and Māngere. Establishment Unit that produced the Indicative Business Case for Auckland Light Rail. Employing the expertise of multiple partners, the Indicative Business Case

How the cassette is making a comeback

Your children don’t know what they are and you thought they were obsolete, but the ‘cassette’ is offering modern solutions for new Kāinga Ora builds. Kāinga Ora’s projects are about getting people and families into homes as soon as possible, so anything we can do to speed that process up is a win-win.” But the

Noa lands national award for leadership

We are so proud of kaimahi Noa who has been named Young Leader of the Year | Te Tohu mō te Kaiārahi Rangatahi o te Tau in the Te Hāpai Hapori | Spirit of Service Awards. of Service awards where Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and many public service leaders watched her win. “When my name was announced, I sat there for a good 30

Golden years and vibrant spaces

Elderly residents in Mangere are making the most of their community space thanks to a collaboration between Kāinga Ora and Pacific Health and Services provider, Vaka Tautua. Since August, nearly 50 residents have been coming together in their community room, made possible by a pilot programme setup by Kāinga Ora, Vaka Tautua

Bari Lane Digs In

It was a big day at Māngere's Bari Lane recently as the community was invited to join the fun of Digger Day on one of our biggest sites in that community. in with the buckets and spades, building sand-houses. Tamariki could also practice a bit of construction with building blocks and bouncy castles equipment while mums

National Volunteer Week – shining a light on our volunteer superstars

It’s National Volunteer Week in Aotearoa and we’re putting the spotlight on some of our incredible customers who share their skills, expertise and time with others to help make their communities great places to live.
Check out just some of these great stories below ;   When Neil was growing up on a farm in Golden Bay, his parents instilled in him a core value: re-use anything you can and try not to let anything go to waste

Locals lap up Stone Soup event

A local Whanganui community event with close ties to Kāinga Ora has been connecting the community for more than 12 years. the big guy in red.” Other activities included games, a bouncy castle and a mobile library. The day ended with a community kōrero, an opportunity for anyone to raise or discuss a topic of interest.

A place for community connection

More than a year since it first opened its doors, a dedicated community space in Nelson is helping locals to foster connections and creating opportunities for them to support and uplift one another. Hapori is fast becoming a hub for joyful celebrations. Planning is already underway for this year’s Christmas party, with plans for a massive bouncy castle

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