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View all23 July 2026
What difference can a safe, stable home really make?
After becoming homeless during Cyclone Gabrielle, we caught up with Lisa and her youngest daughter a year on from moving into their new home in Wairoa.
14 July 2026
Wellington state homes transformed through major retrofit
Twenty homes in Wellington have been given a new lease on life through a nationwide programme to significantly improve older state houses.
3 July 2026
Kāinga Ora appoints Chief Customer and Operating Officer
Kāinga Ora has appointed Juanita Ryan as its new Chief Customer and Operating Officer (CCOO) as part of its Executive Leadership Team.
16 June 2026
Regional New Zealand's largest social housing development
Ninety-five new warm, dry and healthy homes have been completed in Whangārei. They will provide stable housing for around 320 people, making it our biggest social housing development built outside the main centres.
Tenant help and support
If you’re a Kāinga Ora tenant, you can get quick answers on your home, maintenance, rent and everyday information in one place.
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MyKāingaOra login or register
With our tenant app you can easily check your account, rent balance, log maintenance requests and so much more from your mobile or laptop, anytime without having to call us.
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.
Publications and reports
We create a wide range of publications and reports at Kāinga Ora.
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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.