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More state homes for Napier changing lives

Significant progress has been made increasing the number of state homes available in Napier, an area identified nationally where too many people have nowhere suitable to live. whānau is always a heartwarming occasion. I can see how desperate many peoples’ living situation has been and what a difference having a long-term suitable home

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. in emergency accommodation provided by the Salvation Army, Te Taiwhenua and at the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) accommodation in Omahu.” It was while she

Land blessed before building of 14 new Elgin homes starts

Vacant land in Manuka Street, Elgin was blessed this week (Tuesday 10 May) by Minister Zhane Whelan before contractors started work building fourteen new, warm homes for whānau in need. my oldest Claude was 2 months old. There was a real community feel with the older people in the street taking me under their wing and looking out for me. I hope

Whānau moving from motels into Gisborne’s largest social housing development

Whānau are ready to move into Gisborne’s new 31 home, social housing development this week. For most of the new tenants, it will be the first time they have had a long-term place to live for some time. older people and others with accessibility challenges, adds Naomi. “Twenty-seven of the 31 homes have been built to full universal design standards (FUD). Some

Ninety new homes for Kiwis – every week

Thousands of families and individuals have moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in the past year, with approximately 4,800 state homes expected to be delivered by 30 June 2024. , and the redevelopment of a site in Christchurch which saw eight old state homes replaced with 34 new ones. “We are also seeing impressive results through our

Fitting out a place called home

As New Zealand’s largest residential landlord, Kāinga Ora owns and manages nearly 70,000 public homes across the country. Many of these homes are more than 60 years old and are in need of a full renovation so they can keep housing people for decades to come. The Kāinga Ora Retrofit Programme is having a massive impact throughout the country as old public homes are remodelled and fitted-out to make them warmer

“Our lives have changed” Hastings customers thrive with community and connection

A warm, safe, permanent home really does change the lives of the people who live in them – just ask Paula, Fia and their families. other. I feel really safe here,” Paula says. “An added bonus is having Fia and her family just across the lane. After meeting at the Omahu accommodation complex

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. As a wheelchair user, Brittney has always had to rely on other people for help, which is something she – as a fiercely independent person – has struggled with

Now I can breathe

That was the response of one tenant who has just moved into a newly built Kāinga Ora home in Mathews Road, Gisborne. at risk.” “That’s when the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) stepped in. The TAS service is activated to house people after Civil Defence emergencies

Te Mātāwai supported housing development opened today

From this week, customers have started to move into Te Mātāwai in central Auckland. Te Mātāwai was also officially opened today and is the largest, single site housing development Kāinga Ora has completed in Auckland for many years. sense of community and belonging. “The public housing homes at Te Mātāwai will provide a stable home to people from many different walks of life, creating a

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