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Christmas blessings for Lower Hutt whānau

For Vijitha and her son Gershom, moving into their new Kāinga Ora home in Lower Hutt is an early Christmas blessing. The whānau moved into the modern two-bedroom home in early-December. Just a short walk from a train station, Gershom can easily commute to university while

Tenants make fresh start in new five-storey complex

Kāinga Ora’s new five-storey Cracroft Street complex hasn’t just transformed Ōtāhuhu – it’s also transforming lives. surroundings. The development is also in close proximity to schools, supermarkets, shopping centres and employment opportunities, and is within walking distance of public transport options including the Onehunga train station.

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. of their events. “It’s the love I get back that keeps me going,” says Kerry. “A smile on a little boy’s face when he’s on the train driving around the lagoon

YouTube, emojis and surfing the web – Neta is queen of them all

Senior customer Neta has become a confident queen of emojis since taking part in a digital literacy course at her Kāinga Ora complex in South Auckland. our elderly whānau, to help build their knowledge and enhance their lives when using technology,” explains trainer Fa’aulu from 360 Tautua. To celebrate

Ruby a gem of the local community

Kāinga Ora customer Ruby is paddling away happily on a ‘waka of change’.

Ruby says she has turned her life around in the past five years since she moved from emergency housing into her Kāinga Ora home with her now 10-year-old and 17-year-old sons. in her 40s and is now a qualified personal trainer. When she graduated from the New Zealand Institute of Sport, she set up an online fitness programme but

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. rescue initiative that brings people together and supports those doing it tough. Kevin moved to New Zealand from Manchester with his parents when he was 17. He

Minis spur massive milestone: Hard work pays off with new home

The hard work of a former Kāinga Ora customer of 30 years has paid off as she settles in to her own home. forget that. And to know how far I’ve come from that one time, it’s huge. I’m so proud of myself and my husband for doing what we’ve done and getting here.” Liz

The ‘magic’ of Mangere house relocations

Four homes vanished from Mangere overnight, reappearing the next morning as career opportunities for rangatahi. before work began on the Ama Training renovation project. Of the four homes removed from Lavinia Crescent, three went to Ama Training Group (external link) . Led by

“Hard to fault” Kāinga Ora developments win property industry awards

Five Kāinga Ora social housing developments have received top accolades at the recent 2024 Property Industry Awards. or disability to live well. Built on 2,725m 2 land located close to the shops, Epuni train station and Hutt Hospital, the development also included an upgrade

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