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Customers advised about potential issue with home heater

In a precautionary move, Kāinga Ora is advising customers with a Goldair 2kW Hi-Wall heater (model GCW220) installed in their home not to use them for now. by heat. “We are asking customers with this model of heater in their home to stop using them. “We have also informed WorkSafe New Zealand and the product

Wool carpet to be used in new Kāinga Ora homes

Kāinga Ora will transition to using wool carpet in its new social housing. in Kāinga Ora properties. Chief Executive Matt Crockett says the new supply arrangements are the result of a robust procurement process that saw competitive

Kāinga Ora and Callaghan Innovation partner to transform construction through innovation

Combining expertise and resources, Kāinga Ora and Callaghan Innovation aim to support commercial success stories for some of the country’s most enterprising construction businesses. . "Construction is New Zealand's fifth largest sector, responsible for 20% of the country’s carbon emissions and contributing to 7% of our gross domestic product. "There’s a

Budget 2022: Changes announced for first home products

The Government has today announced changes to some of the home ownership products administered by Kāinga Ora, enabling more New Zealanders to access support to purchase their first home. financial products we administer on behalf of the Government. "The changes announced today open these products up to more people, which means we can help a new cohort

Home ownership resources

Download our product brochures and access useful links to websites that can help you through the path to home ownership. Decision Tool Not sure where to start? Our First Home Decision Tool is a helpful guide to see what home ownership products you could be eligible for. First Home

Home Ownership Products Report

Information about the performance of our home ownership products.

Note: this was previously called Quarterly Financial Products Report 2025 Home Ownership Products Report - September 2025 [PDF, 374 KB] Home Ownership Products Report - June 2025 [PDF, 360 KB] Home Ownership Products Report

Kaliopasi family enjoy a new home for Christmas

Last week nine members of the Kaliopasi family moved into a new five-bedroom home that was built by students at Unitec in Auckland under a trade academy partnership with Kāinga Ora. The 143sqm home was trucked to Gisborne earlier this year. the home. As Kāinga Ora handed over the keys, TV3’s The Project were there to capture the moment. The home is a product of a special partnership between Unitec

Ramping up offsite manufactured builds

As we look to increase off-site manufactured (OSM) builds within Kāinga Ora housing developments, we’re investigating the capacity of OSM suppliers around New Zealand to supply this type of home at scale. Throughout New Zealand the demand for both market and state housing is increasing. This means innovative approaches are needed to deliver more quality

Changes announced for KiwiBuild programme

Minister of Housing, Hon. Dr Megan Woods, has announced changes to the KiwiBuild programme.  eligibility criteria include increasing the income cap for multiple buyers, from $180,000 to $200,000, and introducing a new income cap category for individual

Changes announced for home ownership products

The Government has today announced changes to some of the home ownership products and programmes administered by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. house price cap for new builds will also be lifted from $500,000 to $650,000, to reflect the rising cost of construction. Overall, First Home Grant house price

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