First public housing for Paraparaumu in two years

On October 18th, the homes were blessed by local Kaumatua Te Rakauoteora Te Maipi, more commonly known as Koro Don.  The blessing was attended by Kāinga Ora staff, Jennian Homes, representatives from Kapiti Coast District Council and neighbours who live nearby.

Greg Groufsky, Regional Director - Greater Wellington says:

“We have been looking for opportunities to increase the amount of public housing in the region and it is great to make progress in Kāpiti. This is only the beginning, there are other opportunities on the horizon and we expect to complete two more homes on 40 Hinemoa Street in Paraparaumu by the end of the year.”

“We were pleased to partner with Kāinga Ora to deliver these homes and are happy that two families in need will now each have a wonderful place to call home,” says Richard Wasley, General Manager – Jennian Homes.

As of June 2022, there were 195 families on the Housing register for Kāpiti Coast and there is a growing need for housing in the area.

Kāpiti Coast District Council Housing Programme Manager Stephen Cross says:

“Housing is a major challenge for Kāpiti and action is needed now to reduce the growing pressure our community is experiencing. Historically we’ve had low levels of public housing and we know from our recent housing needs assessment we have a significant shortfall of all types of housing across the district. We welcome these much needed additional homes and look forward to continuing to work with our partners to deliver more options for Kāpiti whānau.”

“We are committed to continuing to work with our partners and the Kāpiti Coast community so that more families will have a warm, dry place to call home,” says Groufsky.

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Kāinga Ora staff and representatives from Jennian Homes and Kāpiti Coast District Council