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Fixing flood-damaged homes new priority

With the floodwater receding, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is gearing up to repair its flood-damaged Auckland houses as quickly as possible so customers can return to their homes. -damaged houses repaired as quickly as possible so that customers can return to their homes. "However, the volume of homes needing repairs means it is going to

New home a ‘weight lifted off shoulders’ for Len

When 69-year-old Len faced a major hurdle after a hip operation, the Kāinga Ora team sprang into action to secure a home for the Hamilton-based customer that met his mobility and accessibility needs. , the Kāinga Ora placement and housing support teams worked quickly to find a suitable home. They identified a newly finished single-level home with

Our role as a landlord

We care about both the quality of our homes and the wellbeing of the 190,000 people living within them – of which around 40% are children and young people.  payment, we will get in touch quickly to understand why they have fallen behind, and help, get them back on track with their rent payments. Any missed rent must

Mosgiel neighbours two peas in a pod

Ann and Marie are such good friends they finish each other’s sentences. in Mosgiel last year. The pair quickly realised they have a lot in common and became great friends. Ever since, Ann and Marie make sure to see each other every

Build partner tackles COVID-19 challenge

Construction company Home is a leading example of how Kiwis are banding together in the fight against COVID-19. company acted quickly to prevent any potential spread. “The moment we found out there was a potential risk, we activated our site closure plan. It was Sunday

Fresh vegetables from home on Kabonye’s Christmas menu

Kabonye has only lived in her Kāinga Ora home for a month, but her flourishing vegetable garden suggests otherwise. the food they produced. She has been a gardener since childhood, honing her skills and quickly adjusting to the vastly different New Zealand climate when she

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. neighbour’s day demonstrated how a seemingly simple room, can be so much more. It can provide room to reflect, grow and come together.” As this month’s

Our role as a landlord

We care about both the quality of our homes and the wellbeing of the 190,000 people living within them – of which around 40% are children and young people.  payment, we will get in touch quickly to understand why they have fallen behind, and help, get them back on track with their rent payments. Any missed rent must

Kāinga Ora tackles rent debt

As part of its reset, Kāinga Ora is changing its approach to managing rent debt to speed up repayment and address some historic issues. Chief Executive Matt Crockett outlines the changes that are being made and the reasons for them. end their tenancy. How quickly will you end their tenancies? The timing will look different in each situation, depending on a range of things, including the

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. agreed to move to a much more suitable home,” she said. “I can only imagine how difficult it must be to move on from a place where so many great memories have been

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