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  • 12 new public homes for Gisborne whānau

    Twelve new public homes were blessed by Tairāwhiti kaikarakia Morehu Pewhairangi recently before whānau move in. back doors and the shower was situated over the bathtub. This has meant Beau has had to rely on extra services, and other people’s help, to negotiate these two

  • New homes to provide much-needed housing in Marlborough

    Fourteen new homes in Blenheim are ready for residents to move in, following completion of the largest Kāinga Ora public housing complex in the Marlborough region to date. Local iwi blessed the homes at the new Brewer Street public housing complex on Wednesday 26 October, ahead of customers moving into them in stages next month

  • From Tenancy Manager to family member: How downsizing has made a difference

    Peter ‘couldn’t face the thought’ of moving from his home of 30 years after his wife passed. But he agreed to shift and, in the process, gained a new ‘family’ member. and walking along the beach, so we were lucky enough to have the opportunity of a place there,” Peter, now 85 years old, said. The Britannia St property would

  • 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. want to get too excited. That news was just too good to be true.” “Now we have moved in, I am so relieved. The thought of having a long-term home that we won’t

  • A place to put down roots

    Just a few weeks after moving into their newly renovated home in Greymouth, Michelle and Ché have settled in so well that they’re already planning their new garden. is also excited about exploring their new neighbourhood after moving from central Greymouth to Cobden. “The neighbours are lovely and we’re close to the beach

  • Investing in the future of the Kāpiti Coast

    This morning, Housing Minister Megan Woods announced the purchase of land at 59-69 Raumati Road in Raumati Beach to help meet the need for more housing for people and whānau in the in Kāpiti Coast District. Greg Groufsky, Regional Director Greater Wellington Region says that the purchase is good news for those who call the Kāpiti Coast home. “We know there is a

  • Kāinga Ora helping keen Kiwis into trades

    Kāinga Ora is helping dozens of Kiwis into trades, thanks to its apprenticeship programme. 1 News last night cast the spotlight on the growing number of Kiwis upping tools, particularly women, Māori and Pasifika. The news team visited Team 1’s

  • Tokoroa land purchase brings new housing opportunities

    An underused site in Tokoroa is getting a new lease on life with Kāinga Ora purchasing the land to help deliver more much needed homes for the community. ,” says Mark. South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley welcomed the news of plans for the new homes. “Council welcomes these plans to develop much-needed public housing in

  • Overview and latest news

    An overview of our organisation and financing approach, as well as the latest news Latest news Changes to Kāinga Ora financing arrangements - 11 November 2022 The Government has confirmed a financing change for Kāinga Ora – Homes and

  • Retrofit programme transforms thousands of older state homes

    More New Zealanders are living in modernised, healthier homes, thanks to our retrofit programme, which recently reached a major milestone with the upgrade of its 3,500th state house. really appreciate having an open shower. We used to have a shower over the bath, which was slippery for the kids and hard for me because I have arthritis in my hips

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