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Deconstructed state homes given second life in Tonga

Kāinga Ora, in partnership with Piritahi Aorere Project team, have deconstructed 6 old state homes in Mangere to aid in Tonga’s rebuild. packed into a 40ft container bound for Tonga to help with phase 2 of the Islands’ infrastructure rebuild. The houses came from Stage 2 of the Aorere development and

Doing good through deconstruction

A Kāinga Ora project has shown how deconstruction not only creates more sustainable results than demolition, but can also be a catalyst for positive social outcomes. the company aims to assist with community development. At Highbury Triangle, this included employing three Avondale locals and sending four shipping containers

‘Auntie’ Faith’s fast fingers fly through the knitting

Every winter, kids at Motueka primary schools are toasty warm thanks to Faith’s speedy knitting skills. the hobby has played in her life.   “I learnt to knit when I was five. It was during the war and Mum and I were living with a lady while Dad was overseas

Thrift and connection – Diana inspires her neighbours

Avid knitter Diana has discovered an innovative way to use discarded plastic - she knits it into eye-catching bags and phone cases, which she gifts and sells within her community. old containers and even tutoring locals on how to cure a ham. As well as working hard to share their repurposing skills, Diana put her hand up to run a

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. housing and now I’m one of them and I couldn’t be more grateful. We’ve got a safe home, and we can get on with living.”

Sustainable finance

Supporting the wellbeing of New Zealanders, including sustaining and growing intergenerational wellbeing, is central to the Kāinga Ora purpose. outcomes, Kāinga Ora has raised Wellbeing Bonds to fund eligible portfolios of sustainable activities, focused on delivering housing and urban development

Keeping the community informed

Kāinga Ora has a mandate to deliver more homes to meet the urgent need in our communities. Our engagement work aims to keep communities up-to-date about the homes being built in their area, and to support thriving communities. in areas that are close to schools, public transport links, shops and other services whānau need easy access to. Building thriving, sustainable and inclusive

Waikato Wellbeing Summit

Our staff are making an impact on a regional project in Waikato aimed at improving the wellbeing of all of the region by 2030. on climate change. These 10 targets have been turned into local targets from the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “You will see the first one is “our people

Preservation of mature Gingko Biloba tree prioritised during development

A mature Ginkgo tree that has been standing in Otāhuhu for approximately 35 years has been preserved for residents to enjoy for generations to come. established treescapes in our neighbourhoods”, says Quilter. Kāinga Ora is committed to contributing to the sustainable growth, protection and preservation of urban

Kāinga Ora brings unique solar sharing system to Northland

Kāinga Ora has brought world leading solar sharing technology to Whangārei, with customers at its Anzac Road complex among the first in the country to benefit. changes other than their power bill. “Renewable energy is just one of the ways we’re looking to make sustainable living part of the fabric of public housing in

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