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A great place to work

We asked some of our people what makes Kāinga Ora different to other workplaces, and the answer was unanimous: "I love getting the chance to make a difference and work with a team of people that care about me". . We believe that people do their best within an environment of trust, care, contribution, humility and learning. We also do our best when we take personal

Neighbourly support during Cyclone Gabrielle

Looking out for each other. That was the natural reaction to the challenges faced during Cyclone Gabrielle from residents in a group of five Kāinga Ora homes in Green Meadows, Napier. making the best of what was a very challenging time.” Housing support manager Casey continued to keep an eye on the tight five, helping some apply for Civil

Canterbury affected by the floods

Canterbury continues to be hammered with rain, after a weekend which saw rivers throughout the region reach record highs, homes and roads flooded, and bridges washed away. South Canterbury around Ashburton has been hit particularly hard, with officials keeping a close eye on river levels today. People have also been evacuated in

Downsizing no barrier to creating supreme garden

In just over a year, Auckland customer Lagi has transformed the outside of her Kāinga Ora home into an oasis of hibiscus and Christmas lilies. legend, as said by the community centre, and we completely agree!  Best small space garden – Tamara of Christchurch  We loved Tamara’s cosy little

Three homes, built by Hastings Boys High School, are on the move

It is rewarding to see three new social houses completed by the students of the Hastings Boys High School (HBHS) Trades Academy now ready to move onto their new home. are complete. This is likely to be before May 2024. The three houses were built by the students under the close, watchful eye of Salla Delport and licensed

Rangiora school children entertained with close up look at construction of homes

It is all go in Rangiora this month with the construction of new Kāinga Ora homes steaming ahead at Church, Lindon and Tyler Streets. homes in action from a bird’s eye view on an elevated platform. The very excited children received a lesson in site safety from Contract Construction, who are

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. community room. We came together as strangers and built trust.” The experience has changed him. “I think of other people more now. I used to turn a blind eye to

New beginnings at Mahora, Hastings

We celebrated work starting on 40 new homes as the first development designed in collaboration with Hastings District Council, as part of the Hastings place-based approach. security, with the homes orientated  to allow neighbours to keep an eye out for each other. Building of community through communal areas, green spaces and

A garden to remember

Craig was devastated when his mother passed away, but keeping a garden in her memory is helping the Kāinga Ora customer get through. For Craig, neatly manicured lawns, flowers and shrubs are more than just about garden pride – they’re a way to honour his mother. Even the most eagle-eyed

Being a good neighbour

Being a good neighbour is an important part of living in your community. We encourage all our tenants to act as good neighbours. to other people’s points of view, and try to come to an agreement that works for everyone keep an eye on neighbours’ properties when they are away and report

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