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Dixon Street Flats sold to iwi
Kāinga Ora has sold the Dixon Street Flats in central Wellington to Taranaki Whānui Limited, the wholly owned commercial arm of Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust.
7 August 2025
Te Kūiti community celebrates 11 new homes
Delivered in partnership with Waitomo District Council and local iwi, the development reflects strong community collaboration, with the homes designed to meet the diverse needs of local whānau.
31 July 2025
Kāinga Ora reports on reset progress, releases performance scorecard
A year into its reset, Kāinga Ora is performing better in all its key focus areas and is on the path towards financial sustainability.
30 July 2025
New Nelson homes almost ready for whānau
A significant new social housing development in Nelson will provide 26 homes for tenants and families.
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.
Guide to buying a home
We’ve put together a guide to show you what you need to do and when to do it so you can navigate your journey with mana and confidence.
Resetting Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora is resetting its focus so it can better serve tenants and communities and leave a sustainable social housing legacy for future generations.
About us
The formation of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities in October 2019 marked the beginning of a step change in housing and urban development in 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.
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