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‘My life changed’: Kāinga Ora delivers five homes a week in Canterbury during 2020

Jimaima was in tears when she got her new home. After years of struggles and living with the effects of a stroke, she now has a safe place to call her own. Hers is just one of 260 new homes provided for people in need in Canterbury in 2020. When Jimaima had a stroke, her world was turned upside down. Her children supported her, but she was faced with the reality that things were going to be

Community celebrates 10 new homes in Tūrangi

It’s been more than 40 years since public housing homes were built in the central North Island town.

Redhill state home provided foundation for whānau to thrive

The door is always open at Jeanette and Scotty’s home as they welcome you to sit at their kitchen table where Jeanette has lovingly set-up kai. said ‘I’ll take the kids, get over there.’ We were always there for each other," says Jeanette. "When I was having a bad day, Ray would walk in and say, ‘sit down

New town provides new life for father and son

Single dad Rob never imagined he and his son Tamawhero would end up living in Invercargill, but a move to the deep south has delivered them a new home and new outlook on life. stuff into the car and drove down. It was a massive adventure,” Rob says. It was hard when they first arrived in Invercargill. They had very little money, no

Brittney’s path to independence

Living alone isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for 26-year-old Brittney moving into her very own accessible Kāinga Ora home has been positively life changing. me so much when I relocated. “When my family come down to visit they’re always taken aback by how much I’m doing for myself these days and the fact I’m also working part-time. It shows them I’ve finally grown up.”

New homes create a community of more than just neighbours

A Kāinga Ora home can mean so much more than just a roof over someone’s head. the favour when I need it. It’s just what we do.” Joyanne’s dog Honey has taken to her new home too, quickly charming her neighbours. “If I say to Honey in the morning

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring

From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her. to knitting as a young girl, by a teacher that saw something in her. “I’m dyslexic, and back then they couldn’t be bothered with me at school, they put me down

New homes change lives of two large Hastings families

Tears are very close to the surface this Christmas for mum of six Paula. Her eyes glaze over when she thinks about the phone call she received from Kāinga Ora saying they had a 4 bedroom home in Hastings she could move into. is taken from one home across to the other home that has a microwave set up. It is shared, as are the balls and scooters that adorn the driveway. For Paula and

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. downhill. I couldn’t think, I was hardly living.” But hope came in the form of a phone call. A call from Kāinga Ora, offering Tony a warm, dry, brand-new home. “A

Tahi growing connections and vegetables in his community

Tahi Ratapu loves his gardening and that passion is evident not only in his backyard but at a local school too. Northcote School, just down the road from his Kāinga Ora home. His dedication and enthusiasm for showing young people the benefits of growing your own vegetables

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