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See the latest updates from Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
13 ʻEpeleli 2026
Unlocking housing opportunities in southwest Christchurch
A parcel of vacant land owned by Kāinga Ora in southwest Christchurch has been sold to an iwi-owned development company, which intends to use it for residential land development.
8 ʻEpeleli 2026
Finding home, finding confidence: Noleen’s journey of healing
Moving into a long-term home in a new Kāinga Ora complex has changed Auckland woman Noleen’s life in ways she never expected.
25 Maʻasi 2026
Taawaenga milestone brings neighbours together
Rotorua Eastside residents gathered at the Taawaenga (Mansfield Road) Park to celebrate the completion of stage two of the development, 24 new warm, dry homes for whānau in need. With stage one completed last year, there are now 49 new homes at Taawaenga.
23 Maʻasi 2026
Older state homes making way for new housing in Mosgiel
We are transforming older state homes in Mosgiel, replacing them with warm, modern housing on the same sites.
12 Maʻasi 2026
New homes bring fresh opportunities in Nelson and Feilding
With eight new homes in Nelson and 26 in Feilding, families will soon be able to move into warm, healthy living environments that provide stability as they become part of their local communities.
9 Maʻasi 2026
Fresh plan for new social housing on prime Mt Roskill site
Kāinga Ora is moving forward with a new plan to deliver social housing on its Richardson Road site in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
25 Fēpueli 2026
From housing uncertainty to home ownership for a Timaru family
When Sarah and Mike look around the home they recently purchased in Timaru, they feel incredibly grateful for how far they’ve come.
20 Fēpueli 2026
Ferncliffe Farm site goes to market
Kāinga Ora is selling its Ferncliffe Farm land to unlock housing development opportunities and deliver vital transport and education infrastructure for Tauriko West’s growing community.
29 Sānuali 2026
Turning food rescue into community spirit
When an apartment complex opened in Auckland 18 months ago, more than 110 people moved in. Many were living alone, some had faced homelessness, and most didn’t know each other.
15 Sānuali 2026
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.
6 Sānuali 2026
“Unpack your bags – we’re here to stay.”
Napier’s largest social housing development is giving families like Lance and Anna’s the stability they’ve been searching for.
16 Tīsema 2025
A fresh start for Christmas
Just in time for the festive season, a formerly homeless New Plymouth resident is moving into a brand-new Kāinga Ora home in the heart of the city.
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