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See the latest updates from Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
15 一月 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.
27 一月 2026
From emergency housing to flourishing gardens
When Damien moved into his Kāinga Ora home in Dunedin in May 2025, life started to feel more settled for his whānau. After stints living with family, and then spending time in emergency housing, he finally has a stable place to call home
29 一月 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 一月 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 一月 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 十二月 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.
11 十二月 2025
From couch surfing to a place to call home
After years of couch surfing with friends’ and family and living in a pup tent, James (Ngāti Porou, Tūhoe) finally has a place to call home.
9 十二月 2025
Christmas blessings for Lower Hutt whānau
For Vijitha and her son Gershom, moving into their new Kāinga Ora home in Lower Hutt is an early Christmas blessing.
5 十二月 2025
Kāinga Ora prepares to sell land in Tauranga
Kāinga Ora is progressing plans to sell its vacant land at Ferncliffe Farm in Tauranga’s Tauriko West as part of its focus on being a financially sustainable social housing provider.
21 十月 2025
Kāinga Ora appoints internal leader Tracey Taylor as Chief Executive
The Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Board has appointed Tracey Taylor, currently Kāinga Ora’s Chief People and Assurance Officer, as its incoming Chief Executive.
16 十月 2025
Sale of historic Ponsonby villa supports renewal of state homes
New Zealand’s most valuable state house – a century-old villa in Ponsonby, Auckland – has sold at auction for $3.4 million. The sale of Trinity Street marks another step forward in the work of Kāinga Ora to renew and replace its state housing
14 十月 2025
Green light for new social housing at former Longford Tavern site in Gore
Kāinga Ora has confirmed work on 16 new social homes at the former Longford Tavern site, located in Gore will begin later this month.
18 九月 2025
Sale of high-value villa to fund new and improved state homes
Kāinga Ora is selling the country’s most valuable state house, with proceeds to be reinvested into new and improved housing.
10 九月 2025
Former Dunedin Aaron Lodge site sold
The property has been on the market since early 2025 and the sale is now unconditional. It is due to be settled at the end of October.
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