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Ripeka, 71, is a real-life fitness influencer

Whaea Ripeka doesn’t need social media to gain a following, her mana is such that young people follow her wherever she goes. . “There was a lot of planning and preparation involved, and it felt great to be part of a team giving back.” Community Development Manager Dayne Smith says Whaea

Creating a sense of whānau for the whole neighbourhood

Tāmaki Makaurau customer Jacqui is legendary in her West Auckland community. As well as caring for her six – soon to be seven children – she spends much of her time volunteering at the Glenavon Community Hub near her Kāinga Ora home. it – including leading the te reo Māori classes. “I grew up speaking te reo Māori and I want to give others the opportunity to learn, reconnect with their

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. kohanga reo preschool where she is immersed in Te Reo Māori every day. Shemaiah also speaks as much reo to his daughter as he can at home. “It’s important to me

Kāinga Ora home a place to make new memories

Blenheim mum Maria and her whānau gather around the dining table in the kitchen of their Kāinga Ora home every day, connecting with each other over kai. “It’s very important to have breakfast, lunch and tea at the table together,” Maria says. After losing both parents while she was still at high school in

Close to Home tenant newsletter

Close to Home is a tenant newsletter supported by Kāinga Ora. Read about local communities, recipes, tips, advice and staying safe around the home. English [PDF, 3 MB] Download a summary to Close to Home in: Te reo Māori [PDF, 749 KB] Chinese [PDF, 898 KB] Samoan [PDF, 874 KB] Tongan [PDF, 726 KB] @Home Autumn

Statement of Intent

The Statement of Intent (SOI) sets out our strategic direction for the next three years. It explains how our activities will contribute to achieving our objectives, and how we will measure our progress. 2025/26 - 2028/29 Statement of Intent [PDF, 2.2 MB] 2022 - 2026 Statement of Intent English [PDF, 1.7 MB] and Te Reo [PDF, 2.2 MB] 2019-2023 Statement of

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. With Tamihana (Te Popoto) on guitar, ‘Waiata Wednesday’ usually begins with a rousing version of Toia Mai , and takes in feel good classics like Pokarekare Ana

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. others who might be in a similar situation to think about how moving to a smaller home might benefit them. “Peter is such a lovely man and I’m so happy he

Healthier homes under Homestar

A new standard in public housing is already helping tenants save money on power bills and providing warmer, healthier homes. yet. Words just can’t say how happy I am." Homestar, which is run by the New Zealand Green Building Council, is a national residential rating tool to evaluate

Carpentry student starts big through scholarship scheme

Montell is learning on the job of a flagship development in Auckland and loving every minute of it. Nigel Chandra says it is great that build partners like CMP Construction offer initiatives to allow local students to transition from schools and training into

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