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Building material donation for Mangere church

An act of kindness by the Free Church of Tonga – Mounga Olive has come full circle, with the organisation receiving more than $5,000 in building materials for a new social services centre. , Precision also sourced surplus materials from other Precision building sites in the area. “We were touched by goodwill of the church and wanted to show our

Kat’z is safe and cosy in her inner-city apartment

From her new Kāinga Ora home, Kat’z looks out across the tops of the huge London Plane trees that line Greys Avenue in Auckland’s CBD. It’s a location she knows well but from a very different perspective. of the rough sleeping community. She was someone they could go to for help, day or night. However, there were times when she needed a little solitude – and

Land blessed before building of 14 new Elgin homes starts

Vacant land in Manuka Street, Elgin was blessed this week (Tuesday 10 May) by Minister Zhane Whelan before contractors started work building fourteen new, warm homes for whānau in need. Street for 47 years. She attended the blessing with her moko Te Oho Mauri Bollingford. “I came to the first hui about building these homes and it is good to see

Jayne’s on cloud nine in her new whare

Jayne and her whānau were over the moon to be offered a Kāinga Ora home specifically designed for wheelchair users. They say it’s like being on another planet compared with their last home - a drafty garage. move forward as a family. “Says 17-year-old Trinity: “I love having my own room and it’s good to see Mum looking a lot happier. Life is 100% better for us now.”

Redhill state home provided foundation for whānau to thrive

The door is always open at Jeanette and Scotty’s home as they welcome you to sit at their kitchen table where Jeanette has lovingly set-up kai. town, we’ll yell out to ask if they need us to pick up anything for them. They’re really good neighbours. We love it here," says Jeanette. Planning is underway

From couch surfing to a place to call home

After years of couch surfing with friends’ and family and living in a pup tent, James (Ngāti Porou, Tūhoe) finally has a place to call home. Couch surfing might sound fun when you’re travelling on a budget, but it’s a very different story when it’s the only way to have a bed for years. “I still have

Being a good neighbour

Being a good neighbour is an important part of living in your community. We encourage all our tenants to act as good neighbours. tolerant of neighbours’ children playing outside keep shared driveways clear keep your section tidy. Watch below for what’s good to know about building a community

A safe haven for a Tauranga mum and daughters

“It feels like a safe haven for us” says mum of two Chevelle, who earlier this year moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in Tauranga. “It’s our house and we feel so good living here. I have always wanted a home where we can feel safe and secure,” says Chevelle, who last lived in a stable home

Good progress with new homes in Napier

Sixty new homes have been completed since July 2021 and around 160 are in progress. , dry homes for whānau. Since the Cyclone Gabrielle floods we know there are even more people without a suitable place to lay their head each night. “Since July

35 tamariki move into long-term homes

The first stage of a new housing development in Te Hapara Gisborne, will see thirty-five tamariki moving out of unsuitable housing into nine new, long-term homes. the highest priority for a home of that size and who will be a good fit with the neighbouring community. The larger size of the homes and the school close by

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