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  • Conserving water at work and at home

    It’s great to enjoy the warmer weather at this time of year but it also means the demand for water rises just like the temperature does. Over summer, demand for water in Auckland rises by up to 20%. The previous record for the most amount of water used in a single day was broken three times last

  • Water restrictions for all Aucklanders

    Water restrictions will come into effect across Auckland from this Saturday, May 16. volume of water stored dropping below 50% for the first time in more than 25 years. Watercare, which manages Auckland’s water network, is doing everything it can to

  • Be prepared for Cyclone Fili

    Cyclone Fili is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the North Island on Tuesday and Wednesday 12 and 13 April. things you can do to prepare now: Secure trampolines and outdoor furniture Charge your phones and devices in case of a power cut Store water if you rely on a pump

  • Significant funding boost announced for Auckland housing developments

    Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Dr Megan Woods, today announced further infrastructure funding for the five large-scale urban renewal projects Kāinga Ora has underway in Auckland. . The increased funding will enable wider community and infrastructure outcomes such as significant upgrades in wastewater, stormwater and clean water

  • Te Ara Awataha wins big at prestigious engineering awards

    The work to rejuvenate a greenway in Northcote, Auckland, has been recognised at this year’s Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) NZ 2023 Asset Management Excellence Awards, with the project team taking home three awards. Te Ara Awataha project was awarded the Excellence in Water, Best Infrastructure Project over $5 million and Asset Management Excellence Supreme Award at the

  • Celebrating the opening of Freeland Reserve in Roskill South

    On Saturday 29 October the Roskill South community joined the Kāinga Ora Roskill Development Team to celebrate the reopening of Freeland Reserve. increased with over 100 native trees and close to 8000 plants added to the reserve, creating a better habitat for wildlife, while improving storm water quality

  • Having a pet

    We welcome pets in Kāinga Ora homes. We just ask that you care for them responsibly and follow a few simple rules. food and clean water Regular exercise Vet care and medical treatment Microchipping and registration Vaccinations and desexing (where appropriate) Worming and

  • Major Government investment in water and sewerage infrastructure for eastern Porirua

    The Porirua Development is more than just upgrading and creating news homes in eastern Porirua; it’s about ensuring the infrastructure and community amenities can support future generations. Development Project Director. “The announcement today is one step towards protecting not only the local environment and waterways but also enabling new homes to be built

  • Tenant help and support

    Get quick answers on your home, maintenance, rent and everyday information in one place. inside a tap, pipe, shower mixer, or toilet bowl Water is pooling around a surface Water damage, swelling, soft timber, or mould behind a join If you can't

  • Infrastructure Acceleration Fund opening for business

    Criteria to access at least $1 billion of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF) announced in March, is now available, and an invitation for expressions of interest will be released on 30 June by Kāinga Ora. from anywhere in Aotearoa to receive funding. Eligible projects include the new or upgrading of infrastructure for drinking water, waste water, sewage, roading

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