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View all1 September 2026
Housing Delivery System reaches 2000th home milestone
Kāinga Ora has delivered more than 2,000 new state houses through its Housing Delivery System (HDS), a milestone that has provided more tenants with warm, modern homes.
28 August 2026
Nelson builders helping Kāinga Ora to house families in need
Completing and handing over a new Kāinga Ora home just before Christmas is a moment Nelson construction manager Dan won’t forget.
18 August 2026
Family of eight achieves dream of owning a home
As a low-income family, home ownership was a dream Alex and Santana never thought would happen, until they spoke to a mortgage broker.
13 August 2026
Revised plans for Arlington site propose 104 new homes for Wellington
Kāinga Ora has outlined plans to deliver 104 new state homes at its Arlington development in the heart of Wellington, boosting social housing in the city centre.
Tenant help and support
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Renting a home
Help for getting started if you would like to apply for social housing, including a Kāinga Ora home.
Moving out
There are many reasons you may need to move to another home. We’re here to help, so give us a call if you want to move and we can chat about your situation, your housing needs and what housing options you may have.
Home ownership
First Home Loan
A First Home Loan can make it easier for you to get into your first home by lowering the required deposit to 5%.
KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal
If you have been a member of KiwiSaver for at least 3 years, you may be able to make a withdrawal from your savings to put towards buying your first home.
Kāinga Whenua
The Kāinga Whenua Loan is designed to support whānau Māori with their housing aspirations and remove some of the barriers to accessing finance.
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Who we are
Kāinga Ora provides social housing and support to individuals and families across New Zealand.
Careers
Our workforce of dedicated professionals is made up of a diverse group of people who come from all walks of life and have a wide range of skills and experience.
Our leadership and governance
Our leadership team is responsible for shaping strategy, delivering housing solutions, and ensuring we provide warm, dry, and secure state housing across New Zealand.