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New homes prove Massey students’ building cred

A group of West Auckland students have come out of school with building trade qualifications – and have the houses to prove it. students from other schools, including 18-year-old Kelston Deaf Education Centre pupil Tyrese. “I’m learning a wide range of skills like how to use different tools

Kāinga Ora seeks to double number of apprentices

Kāinga Ora aims to double the number of apprentices working on state home building sites this year. and subcontractors who have taken on new apprentices, such as 26-year-old Christian. “I like learning new things, like building decks, foundations, how to build a house

Thrift and connection – Diana inspires her neighbours

Avid knitter Diana has discovered an innovative way to use discarded plastic - she knits it into eye-catching bags and phone cases, which she gifts and sells within her community. something too.” Whether she’s laying out the kai for her fortnightly social group or teaching people how to knit using old bread bags, Diana is always focussed on

Construction Plus – students swap school bags for hard hats

While their peers relaxed during the recent school holidays, nine students from across Auckland donned hard hats and spent the fortnight learning about civil construction. -old Edward Vitale from Aorere College, two weeks at a Mangere West development site reinforced his plans to pursue a career in construction. “It is better than

Adventuring guinea pig inspires childhood tale

Nelson author Caroline’s special childhood friend, Norman Guinea Pig, is living on in the pages of a children’s book she has written in her retirement. ,” Caroline explains. Norman Guinea Pig and his big adventure , which is aimed at five to eight-year-olds, is the tale of a guinea pig who is cared for by a little girl

Bookworm Janette opened a library for her neighbours

When Janette moved into her new Kāinga Ora home, she set up a library for all her neighbours. noticed open storage spaces beneath the window seats and immediately visualised them filled with books. She thought how nice it would be for neighbours to lounge

Accessible home brightens Lara’s life

A move to an accessible Mosgiel home for Lara and daughter Amelia has meant they can finally live life the way they want. “I’ve gained my independence again. This house is just the best,” says Lara. After being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 10 years old, Lara’s life has

From hospital bed to warm, dry home

Matty’s flat is comfortable and warm for her and her cat, Princess Nom Nom. But it’s also a workspace. She shares how the Kāinga Ora Accessibility Policy has made a difference for her. young people with disabilities, that things are possible and there is support there … and that the community itself does want people like me in it, despite the feelings you sometimes get, and despite how hard it is sometimes to fight for things.”

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring

From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her. you ask the 79-year-old how many people call her Mum, she stops counting at 10. As well as five children of her own, Eleanor has fostered and supported many

From Tenancy Manager to family member: How downsizing has made a difference

Peter ‘couldn’t face the thought’ of moving from his home of 30 years after his wife passed. But he agreed to shift and, in the process, gained a new ‘family’ member. several other Kāinga Ora homes for older customers. She said she was thrilled to see how much Peter was thriving in and enjoying his home. Chloe wanted to encourage

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