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New homes partnership a win for all involved

New homes are being built as part of an ongoing partnership between Kāinga Ora and the Department of Corrections. Housing Minister Megan Woods was impressed with the partnership’s outcomes when she visited the construction yard at Rolleston Prison, near Christchurch

Love of Sāmoan language leads to lifetime of helping

When Tiresa was growing up, she wanted nothing more than to keep her first language, Sāmoan, alive. The Kāinga Ora customer arrived in Christchurch from Sāmoa with her family when she was three months old and spent her childhood wanting to speak the language

Christchurch customers connect over kai

Fried rice and pita bread pizzas were just some of the culinary delights on the menu when tenants at a Kāinga Ora complex in Christchurch took part in a free course that offers tips on how to cook on a budget. Resources to run its Christchurch-based ‘Money and Kai’ programme, which focuses on things such as menu planning and easy meal preparation. Christchurch tenant Colin

Connections with communities

Partnering our tenants with local services and their wider community is an important function of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. The value of ensuring our tenants are given the tools and connections to live well in their homes is immeasurable. A great example of this in practice is the Eveleyn Couzins complex in the Christchurch suburb of Richmond,  where staff, tenants and local stakeholders

Ninety new homes for Kiwis – every week

Thousands of families and individuals have moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in the past year, with approximately 4,800 state homes expected to be delivered by 30 June 2024. , and the redevelopment of a site in Christchurch which saw eight old state homes replaced with 34 new ones. “We are also seeing impressive results through our

Life’s challenges no match for an independent spirit

Life has thrown Lydia its fair share of challenges, but that hasn’t stopped her living it the way she wants to. . Lydia travelled to Christchurch for surgery to remove the tumour, but unfortunately during the operation she suffered a life-changing stroke. “All of a sudden, I

‘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. . She taught me how to knit, although Mum was a good knitter too. I was at school in Addington in Christchurch and Mum and I would go and buy skeins of wool. I

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. region: Ashburton customers can get the latest updates (external link) North Canterbury customers (external link) Christchurch city customers (external link) And Timaru customers (external link)

Boosting the supply of affordable housing in Christchurch

Housing Minister, Hon Megan Woods, has announced the purchase of 66a Quaifes Road in Halswell, Christchurch.

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‘A‘ahi atu ki homau ngaahi ‘ōfisi Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities meí he Mōnite ki he Falaite ‘i he vaha‘a ‘o e taimi 9 pongipongi ki he 4 efiafi. Trafalgar Street PO Box 342 Nelson 7010 Christchurch - Papanui 6 Restell Street Papanui PO Box 5116 Christchurch 8053 Christchurch - Sydenham 192 Moorhouse

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