
Hard work pays off for young family
Buying your first home is an accomplishment in itself, but it’s even more remarkable when you’re a young couple who came to New Zealand as refugees.

Josh’s journey to supporting others
When Josh was going through one of the most difficult moments of his life, rather than focusing solely on his own journey, his thoughts turned to how he could help others in the same situation.

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring
From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her.
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Friendships forged in cosy community hall
Every Friday morning, come rain or shine, a group of friends gather in a cosy community hall at the heart of their Kāinga Ora housing complex to share a cuppa, delicious food and lively chats.
27 March 2023
Extra support for customers as repair work begins
A dedicated team of housing support staff is making sure that Auckland customers get the support they need while their flood-damaged homes undergo repairs.
23 March 2023
Dinosaur digger wows Gore school children
It is all go at 29 Hamilton Street, Gore this month as Kāinga Ora progresses the development of new public housing on the former site of the Gore Country Music Club.
22 March 2023
New public homes within Whangārei subdivision
Kāinga Ora is set to purchase new land and homes in Tikipunga, Whangārei, to help meet the urgent need for public housing.

Support for Cyclone Gabrielle
The cyclone has significantly affected many in the community. Please keep safe and if you’re a Kāinga Ora customer who’s been affected reach out for support.

Need help with flood damage?
If you are a Kāinga Ora customer who has been affected by flood damage, we’re here to help.

Auckland floods
The recent floods in Auckland are continuing to have an impact on many of our customers and we’re doing everything we can as a landlord to support them.

Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is a contestable process designed to allocate funding to infrastructure projects for housing development, enabling a meaningful contribution to housing outcomes in areas of need.

First Home Decision Tool
Kāinga Ora offers several products to help New Zealanders into home ownership. If you are thinking about buying a home, use our tool to see what you could be eligible for.

Publications
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Close to Home is out now!
In this issue, how to prepare for the unexpected; a classic banana cake recipe, gardening tips and ngahuru (autumn) is upon us in Treehouse.
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