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Completed infrastructure works readies Mangere West for new housing

As part of the Kāinga Ora effort to ready some Auckland suburbs for housing development, the first significant parcel of civils and infrastructure works, across two stages, is now complete in part of the Mangere Large-Scale Project – Mangere West. community,” says James Fisher, development manager for the Mangere Large-Scale Project. “We’re really pleased with the work Piritahi did for us in Mangere West and

A tiny forest starts with a mighty tōtara

Sixty tamariki from Mangere East Primary School performed a moving waiata as they welcomed a six-metre tall tōtara tree to its new home, next to their school playground. shade for tamariki as they play, for generations to come.” (L-R) James D'anvers Kāinga Ora Project Director - Mangere, Hugh Smith Kāinga Ora Senior Landscape

Students lay the foundation for a career in trades

The Kāinga Ora Downer cadetship programme is winding up another successful year teaming school students up with maintenance contractors to learn the skills of a trade. , Papakura High School, Alfriston College, James Cook High School, Otahuhu College and Waiuku College. In term two, Azeala from Alfriston College jumped at the

Māori home ownership prioritised through Housing Foundation partnership in Mangere

Kāinga Ora are thrilled to partner with New Zealand Housing Foundation (Housing Foundation) to deliver affordable homes for Māori whānau in Mangere West. For over twenty years, New Zealand Housing Foundation has helped hundreds of families into home ownership. upgrades to local infrastructure and amenities. Housing Foundation has committed to delivering at least 70% (a minimum of 50 homes) under their affordable

Partnership produces “home for life”

As Pukeko Blue Ltd service users age and their ability or mobility declines, a new Kāinga Ora home built in partnership will continue to meet their needs. Cook, Kāinga Ora Supported Housing Regional Lead Vivienne Limmer, Kāinga Ora Project Manager David James, WSP Senior Project Manager Andy Harris, Miles

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Are you a recent graduate or completing your degree in property, construction, build science, structural engineering, technology, planning or architecture? Communities could be the right place for you to start your career. The 18-month graduate development programme is designed to develop your capability in one of the three

Applications are open for our 2023 Graduate Programme

Kāinga Ora is looking for recent construction, property, build science, architecture and engineering graduates who are passionate about creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive. Tracey, Advisor Graduate Programme, says “We’re looking for candidates who are motivated to kick-start their career, and have the drive to keep growing and

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Kāinga Ora’s focus on building new homes means that we’re deploying a variety of housing styles and sizes to make best use of our land holdings, meet contemporary demographic demand and ensure those most in need are housed appropriately. delivering more multi-level buildings in New Zealand’s main urban centres. In Auckland, for example, greater intensification is possible through the Unitary Plan. Stand

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