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Pasifika and Māori market pops up in Auckland

A Kāinga Ora property on a suburban street in Avondale has been transformed into a vibrant pop up market. event with a relaxed atmosphere. Food and music is provided and we bring the community, the buyers and the sellers together. The Kāinga Ora team explore an

I never thought I’d need help with housing

When a house fire left Ngarangi and her grandchildren with nothing, they found Kāinga Ora was there to help them start over. Ngarangi had her hands full raising five moko (grandchildren) when disaster struck. The whānau were at a wedding when she received a call to say her home in Mt

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. neighbourhood,” says Kerry. Kerry is fundraising for the Salvation Army As well as working part-time, Kerry’s week is packed with voluntary activities. Every Wednesday

People collector Anna brings her community together

Anna lives in a Kāinga Ora home in Palmerston North and loves her neighbourhood for its national heritage significance, accessibility and the large reserve nearby that offers many opportunities for the community to connect. also a collection point for the community’s household food waste as part of a new Community Composting initiative by Manawatū Food Action Network. Anna has

Turning food rescue into community spirit

When an apartment complex opened in Auckland 18 months ago, more than 110 people moved in. Many were living alone, some had faced homelessness, and most didn’t know each other. shared food cupboard) started when residents spoke about how food could be used to make connections. One of the residents brought a few cans and some noodles so

Food forest for future foraging

Our people have been doing the mahi to help create a food forest for locals in Molley Green Reserve, Mount Roskill, Auckland. EcoNeighbourhood group, formed by Waikōwhai local Rowan Cant, with funding from Puketāpapa Local Board, has created a space in the reserve for a food

Growing kai and communities

Mum of two Sazshia, is now busy raising veggies alongside her children thanks to a partnership between Manawatū Food Action Network, UCOL and Kāinga Ora. Food Action Network. To keep the vegetables and whānau thriving, the food action group also provides advice and guidance on caring for the plants. Sazshia is

Marvellous Margaret celebrates 100th birthday

It’s a very special week for Margaret, a long-time Kāinga Ora customer. Surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – many travelling from overseas for the special occasion – Margaret celebrated an incredible milestone: her 100th birthday. everyone can live peacefully and with enough food for kids on the table, that is important to me,” ends Peggy.

Kevin’s journey: from living in his car to giving back to his community

When Kevin was living in his car, watching an apartment complex rise across the road, he never imagined he’d one day call it home or become the go-to guy for his neighbours. Today, Kevin is part of an active group of residents who volunteer to help their community in a public housing development in Auckland. He helps run a food

Making cooking a breeze – Whanganui community gets inspired to eat well on a budget

From busy lives to raising a family, many people struggle to find the time or inspiration to cook healthy, nutritious meals within a budget for themselves and their whānau. basic food safety, talk about costing and budgeting when shopping and learn about meal prep and how to freeze meals. And of course, there were plenty of

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