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The road to Northland’s largest new development

A small but significant road that connects 55 new Kāinga Ora homes in Whangārei has been gifted a new name – Papa Totara Loop. Whangārei. As the tuwhera draws to a close, Pari explains how Papa Totara Loop’s name came from the relationship between Te Parawhau, Kāinga Ora and build partner

Kevin’s journey: from living in his car to giving back to his community

When Kevin was living in his car, watching an apartment complex rise across the road, he never imagined he’d one day call it home or become the go-to guy for his neighbours. involved I wanted to give back.” Kevin helps run weekly food distributions with rescued food from Kiwi Harvest. Residents draw numbers, share a cuppa, and chat

Mosgiel neighbours two peas in a pod

Ann and Marie are such good friends they finish each other’s sentences. single day, catching up each morning at 10am for a cup of tea and natter. With Marie moving from Wakari and Ann from another part of Mosgiel, the pair bonded

Northcote Development evening draws community together

Members of the Northcote community came together for an information evening to learn about progress in the Auckland suburb since the work on Northcote Development began in 2017. The event was designed to draw the community together. Literally. Handfuls of colouring-in pages on children’s tables instructed little artists to imagine and

Mihi whakatau for residents at new Mt Albert complex

A few months ago we tenanted a new 36 unit complex in the central Auckland suburb of Mt Albert. The complex is a mix of smaller homes with some ground level accessible units. All up 53 residents call this place ‘home’. further also came along”, Jordan says. “We also had a fun raffle where residents could put suggestions in our suggestion box and go into a draw to win a hamper

Age is just a number for local Timaru legend

In his hometown of Timaru, John is better known by his alter ego, Scooterman. John, a Kāinga Ora customer, earned that moniker because he scooters everywhere around Timaru and through his notorious online videos which draw attention to

Kai goes down well at Christchurch school

A community breakfast club catered for about 200 school kids recently with Kāinga Ora staff again helping out. invited, meaning there were about 200 hungry and grateful mouths to feed. The children and their parents queued politely as they were given plates and cups. They

Photography project at social housing complex brings neighbours together

A photography project called “Who’s Who: Knowing your Neighbour” running at a social housing complex in Auckland’s CBD, Te Mātāwai, is proving a big success with the local community. ,” says Dayne. “Te invites people inside to introduce themselves over a cup of tea and a bite to eat. The photographer, Shadow, takes their portrait with

‘Auntie’ Faith’s fast fingers fly through the knitting

Every winter, kids at Motueka primary schools are toasty warm thanks to Faith’s speedy knitting skills. ring around the schools in March to see if they need anything. I do it with my daughter and two to three friends and I get the schools to draw an outline of

Kāinga Ora scoops Māori Crown Relationships Award

Congratulations to our people who were part of the team that won the Te Hāpai Hāpori - Spirit of Service Awards 2020 Māori Crown Relationships Award. New Zealand School of Government, presented the award and said this modern future focused partnership started with kōrero, cups of tea and building trust, and

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