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Small actions, strong community: Praveen’s story
Drawing on his own experience of homelessness, Christchurch resident Praveen is quietly helping to ensure no one in his social housing community feels alone.
16 April 2026
Retrofit programme transforms thousands of older state homes
More New Zealanders are living in modernised, healthier homes, thanks to our retrofit programme, which recently reached a major milestone with the upgrade of its 3,500th state house.
13 April 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 April 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.
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