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Bari Lane Digs In

It was a big day at Māngere's Bari Lane recently as the community was invited to join the fun of Digger Day on one of our biggest sites in that community. machines had lines of excited kids, mums and dads ready for a unique photo opportunity.  In the giant sandpit, the face-painted tamariki got stuck in with

Locals dig Northcote

It was a big day at Greenslade Reserve on Saturday 28 September as the community were invited to join the fun of Digger Day at Northcote. Northcote community for their patience during the construction activity and road closures that can cause some disruption. Soon, Northcote will be full of brand new

Bookworm Janette opened a library for her neighbours

When Janette moved into her new Kāinga Ora home, she set up a library for all her neighbours. noticed open storage spaces beneath the window seats and immediately visualised them filled with books. She thought how nice it would be for neighbours to lounge

Edith reaches 100th birthday milestone

For 100-year old Edith, the secret to a long life is simple; drink lots of water, eat your vegetables, and try to be kind. independent. “I live on my own and cook my own meals. I eat breakfast sausages with lots of veges. Instead of tea or coffee I only drink hot water. I also do

Now Joe’s got more space, his family can visit

Joe loves nothing more than having his beautiful grandchildren around his whare. The four littlies are now regular visitors to his new West Auckland home, bringing with them games, giggles, and joyful chaos. daughter Sarina completed months of training to become a qualified nurse to operate the dialysis machine. “Sarina is very devoted. She sacrifices a lot for me, and

Why Carron’s our favourite neighbour

Meet Carron. She’s world-famous at a Kāinga Ora apartment complex in Auckland and extremely popular with the children who live there. . “And I have made lots of new friends in the neighbourhood. I walk through the complex on my way to pick up a coffee each morning and there is always someone

A bright future for award-winning apprentice Braedyn

Growing up with the stability of a Kāinga Ora home has allowed 20-year-old Braedyn to put down roots and begin a promising career in the neighbourhood he calls home. workplace nerve-wracking. “Going into a workplace for the first time was a bit scary because there are people you don’t know and here there is a lot of machinery. I

Home for Christmas – Feona’s early gift

Feona has picked out the perfect spot for her Christmas tree this year. outside if there is not a cover over the top. I can feel the wind in my face, the warmth from the sun. I haven’t had that for four years.    “I will spend

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. you see. But it was boring nothing to do. No TV. I’d go to the library for coffee and books or walk around the park, but not too far because of my knee.” “I

Construction Plus – students swap school bags for hard hats

While their peers relaxed during the recent school holidays, nine students from across Auckland donned hard hats and spent the fortnight learning about civil construction. measures that go unnoticed by the public,” Caleb said. Operating a digger on site at the Northcote Development was a highlight for 17-year-old Northcote College

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