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See the latest updates from Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
27 Pipiri 2024
Ninety new homes for Kiwis – every week
Thousands of families and individuals have moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in the past year, with approximately 4,800 state homes expected to be delivered by 30 June 2024. That’s an average of around 90 new homes for New Zealanders in need every week.
26 Pipiri 2024
Dave’s toy-making skills bring a spark of joy
For the past two years, wooden toys carefully created in Dave’s North Canterbury home workshop have brightened up the lives of kids in need.
25 Pipiri 2024
A stable home for Jamie after 60 years
Jamie from Palmerston North knows better than anyone what a difference a stable home can make.
20 Pipiri 2024
New town provides new life for father and son
Single dad Rob never imagined he and his son Tamawhero would end up living in Invercargill, but a move to the deep south has delivered them a new home and new outlook on life.
20 Pipiri 2024
Statement from Chief Executive on proposed workforce changes
Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie has released the following statement about proposed workforce changes at Kāinga Ora.
19 Pipiri 2024
“Hard to fault” Kāinga Ora developments win property industry awards
Five Kāinga Ora social housing developments have received top accolades at the recent 2024 Property Industry Awards.
18 Pipiri 2024
Partnership bolsters bid for ‘critical’ iwi housing aspirations
Hapū in Motupōhue Bluff want to provide more affordable homes for their community. A partnership with Kāinga Ora could help them reach those aspirations.
17 Pipiri 2024
Kāinga Ora opens the doors on Auckland’s largest social housing development
Kāinga Ora is ready to start welcoming customers into Auckland’s largest and newest social housing development - Community Lane & Great North Road, formerly known as Highbury Triangle.
13 Pipiri 2024
New Kāinga Ora homes built by Nelson NMIT construction students completed
Three new homes built by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) students preparing for a career in the construction industry are ready for Kāinga Ora customers in Nelson.
12 Pipiri 2024
44 new homes and a community space for Leach Street
Today, the local community will come together in New Plymouth to mark the completion of the new one and two-bedroom homes and a community space. Individuals and smaller families will start moving in soon.
10 Pipiri 2024
Hastings Church removed to make way for social housing
We have purchased the church site on Queens Street East in Parkvale, Hastings. The Presbyterian Church are keen to see the expansive site used for social housing.
6 Pipiri 2024
The room to reflect
It’s close to 12-months since Tony and his beloved dog Keeber moved into their brand new Kāinga Ora home in Northland. As the milestone approaches, Tony reflects on how his life has changed, and the room he credits with creating a community.
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