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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.
25 March 2026
Taawaenga milestone brings neighbours together
Rotorua Eastside residents gathered at the Taawaenga (Mansfield Road) Park to celebrate the completion of stage two of the development, 24 new warm, dry homes for whānau in need. With stage one completed last year, there are now 49 new homes at Taawaenga.
23 March 2026
Older state homes making way for new housing in Mosgiel
We are transforming older state homes in Mosgiel, replacing them with warm, modern housing on the same sites.
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