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A bright future for award-winning apprentice Braedyn

Growing up with the stability of a Kāinga Ora home has allowed 20-year-old Braedyn to put down roots and begin a promising career in the neighbourhood he calls home. . “I love being able to walk to work. I don’t need to drive or depend on public transport,” he says. Braedyn joined local company Woods Glass as an apprentice

Hundreds more on the tools through apprenticeship programmes

More than 500 budding tradespeople have been supported into careers over the past two years due to Kāinga Ora apprenticeship programmes. People wanting to learn a trade have been placed into work across New Zealand thanks to the Government’s booming build programme, both constructing public

Lester’s getting his independence back

This will be a special Christmas for Lester, as it's the first he's celebrating in his new, fully-accessible home. to a deck and garden. “He’s much happier here than at our last house,” says Jada Lee. “Back there, he never came out of his room but once we moved, he was

Preservation of mature Gingko Biloba tree prioritised during development

A mature Ginkgo tree that has been standing in Otāhuhu for approximately 35 years has been preserved for residents to enjoy for generations to come. Peers Brown Miller Arborists to assess the Gingko Biloba tree’s root bulbs and the likely effect of severing the roots at the boundary. Gingko Biloba tree on

Tenant feedback inspires our staff

A long-time tenant was so impressed by the efforts one of our Tenancy Managers went to recently that he just had to tell us. that needed fixing, one of which was carried out in less than 2 hours. Philip, who uses a wheelchair, said Cole then offered to get the ivy cut back along

New homes change lives of two large Hastings families

Tears are very close to the surface this Christmas for mum of six Paula. Her eyes glaze over when she thinks about the phone call she received from Kāinga Ora saying they had a 4 bedroom home in Hastings she could move into. year old we can’t wait to bring him back to us and his new home.”   Paula and Fia are just two Hastings mums who will be enjoying Christmas in a new public

Family foundation remains strong in Mangere after 50 years

When Karameri greets you at her front door, you automatically feel a part of her whānau as she welcomes you into her lounge adorned with photographs of her children and mokopuna. development in the area. Her daughter Pikura remembers the first few years they were in their home. Back in the 1970’s, she would pick mushrooms in the paddock with

Now I can breathe

That was the response of one tenant who has just moved into a newly built Kāinga Ora home in Mathews Road, Gisborne. in which they can settle. It has been horrid, says the resilient Cynthia, fighting back tears. “I have had the responsibility of constantly trying to find

Josh’s journey to supporting others

When Josh was going through one of the most difficult moments of his life, rather than focusing solely on his own journey, his thoughts turned to how he could help others in the same situation. because I wanted to come back but, in the end, I never left – I left hospital with a job,” Josh jokes. Josh now works part time as a peer support worker for the

A stable home helps Thomas focus on healing

When you are living with kidney failure, a warm, stable home is more than just a roof over your head – it’s a critical part of your recovery. transplant list and ready for the next chapter. “My biggest goal is to get a new kidney and go back to work. I’m just waiting for that phone call.” Graeme Broderick

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