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• 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. years-old. People helped me, so why not give back? I’ve loved every minute of it. I just tried to be there for them when they needed it,” says Eleanor. Now when

• Leana's mission to share her passion for growing kai with her community

  Leana’s passion for growing kai was given to her by her late grandfather, who had the ‘green thumb’ within her whānau. He inspired her to share the love for growing kai not only with her young children, but also with her wider community. realise just how important it is to grow kai – it helps you to be a bit more self-reliant and share with what you don’t need with those around you. It really

• Life’s challenges no match for an independent spirit

  Life has thrown Lydia its fair share of challenges, but that hasn’t stopped her living it the way she wants to. people around the neighbourhood now recognise me and wave! “The upside of all of this is that I see a lot of sun and it helps me keep this tanned goddess look,” she jokes. Lydia’s growing smurf collection.

• New home just the cat’s whiskers

  Peter and Tasha the cat are purrfectly happy living in their Blenheim home. redeveloped. “I didn’t want to leave my old home at first because I do a paper delivery in the area. But my old house was going, and this house came up,” Peter says

• National Volunteer Week – shining a light on our volunteer superstars

  It’s National Volunteer Week in Aotearoa and we’re putting the spotlight on some of our incredible customers who share their skills, expertise and time with others to help make their communities great places to live.
  Check out just some of these great stories below Rose from Auckland –      Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help

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  Stay up to date with our latest news and get useful information and data on the work we do. Latest news View all 2 July 2025 A stable home helps Thomas focus on healing When you are living with kidney failure, a warm, stable home is more than just a

• Kerry wants to give back to the community

  About 20 years ago, Kāinga Ora customer Kerry started volunteering for the Salvation Army. The organisation had given her great support when she lost her job, so she wanted to give something back. morning, she volunteers at the Awatea Community Garden and helps community members with gardening activities and growing kai. She also helps running the Lions

• High school students building new Kāinga Ora homes

  Massey High School building academy students felt a deep sense of pride as their first Kāinga Ora home was officially opened. Kāinga Ora helps provide students with a career pathway and a sense of optimism. “They can now see themselves owning their own building companies - building

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  journey of healing Moving into a long-term home in a new Kāinga Ora complex has changed Auckland woman Noleen’s life in ways she never expected. 25 March 2026

• A stable home helps Thomas focus on healing

  When you are living with kidney failure, a warm, stable home is more than just a roof over your head – it’s a critical part of your recovery. house, then more recently, moving four times in four months. “Some of those places were cold and old. Shared living when you’re sick is really hard – you’re