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  • Retirement filled with important mahi for busy Rose

    Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help those in need. Even in retirement, Rose volunteers almost every day of the week at charities across Auckland. H.O.P.E. One of the other organisations she volunteers at also awarded Rose a Letter of Appreciation for her volunteer efforts. “To receive this sort of recognition at my age for the work I am doing, makes me immensely happy,” says Rose.

  • Minister’s Letter of Expectation

    This document outlines the Minister of Housing‘s expectations of the Kāinga Ora Board and organisation’s role in delivering the Government’s housing and urban development priorities. Letter of Expectations for Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities [PDF, 260 KB] - 14 August 2024 Letter of Expectations for Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities [PDF

  • Kāinga Ora accepts Public Service Commission findings into sponsored article

    Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities accepts the findings in the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) report released today on the mistakes the agency made with a One Roof sponsored article in May 2020. documents Cover letter [PDF, 503 KB] and response [PDF, 8.7 MB] to Te Kawa Mataaho (PSC) on 3 December 2021 Response to PSC after request for more information [PDF, 2.7

  • Grange Avenue

    Location: Grange Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton, Waikato Community engagement and resources Letter to neighbours [PDF, 299 KB] - May 2022

  • Breckons Avenue and Beatrice Place

    Location: Breckons Avenue and Beatrice Place, Crawshaw, Hamilton, Waikato Community engagement and resources Letter to neighbours [PDF, 299 KB] - May 2022

  • Lawrence Street

    Location: Lawrence Street, Te Kuiti, Te Kuiti, Waikato ] - October 2023 Otorohanga and Waitomo District update [PDF, 398 KB] - June 2023 Otorohanga and Waitomo District update [PDF, 13 MB] - April 2023 Lawrence Street letter to neighbours [PDF, 430 KB] - April 2022

  • Rent freeze for all tenants

    The Government recently confirmed all residential rent increases would be frozen for 6 months. This is effective from March 26, 2020. Approximately 6000 of our customers would have received a rent increase letter from us in recent weeks that talked about

  • Moving out

    There are many reasons you may need to move to another home. We’re here to help, so give us a call if you want to move and we can chat about your situation, your housing needs and what housing options you may have. landlord or property manager asks for a tenancy reference, you will need to request it from us and then pass it on to them. A tenancy reference is a letter from

  • 50 more homes to meet the urgent need for housing in Palmerston North

    Kāinga Ora is pleased to confirm that we have an agreement with Soho Group confirming our intention to purchase 50 homes in North Street. who will live there,” says Broderick. A letter has been delivered recently informing neighbours of the intention to purchase and a community drop in session is

  • Visits and access

    Sometimes your home will need repairs. See what we can do for you and what you might be able to do yourself. you know by letter 48 hours before we arrive to visit you at home. If the time doesn't suit you, please let us know by calling 0800 801 601 and we'll

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