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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. After suffering life-changing injuries in a serious car accident, Jayne needed a home with wheelchair access and space for her healthcare equipment. Before

“Unpack your bags – we’re here to stay.”

Napier’s largest social housing development is giving families like Lance and Anna’s the stability they’ve been searching for. They recently moved into one of 30 new homes along with their two boys, aged 8 and 10, and 6-year-old daughter. They’ve spent years moving from one temporary

Three homes, built by Hastings Boys High School, are on the move

It is rewarding to see three new social houses completed by the students of the Hastings Boys High School (HBHS) Trades Academy now ready to move onto their new home. three houses will be used to home families in need on a site in Willowpark Road, central Hastings. They were moved offsite from HBHS just before Christmas and

New Havelock North homes are a homecoming for residents

Eight new public homes in Havelock North are now completed and residents have moved in. We took ownership of the three-bedroom homes on Havelock Road from the developer once building was completed. Regional Director Naomi Whitewood (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi), says the new homes are a welcome addition for families in desperate need of a home. “We know that

Family of seven settled in Kauri Place, Hastings

After living in three small motel rooms for nearly three years, Petelo, Marie and their five children are loving life in Kāinga Ora’s new housing development in Kauri Place. and have a look at this brand new home for our family. It was a dream come true.” “Even though the motel owners were good to us, living in the motel was very

Carpentry student starts big through scholarship scheme

Montell is learning on the job of a flagship development in Auckland and loving every minute of it. For the past few weeks, the 18-year-old carpentry student has turned up to work on the 236-home Kāinga Ora project Highbury Triangle in Avondale. Montell is

“Our lives have changed” Hastings customers thrive with community and connection

A warm, safe, permanent home really does change the lives of the people who live in them – just ask Paula, Fia and their families. emergency accommodation saw them living in a campground. “With the girls in one cabin and the boys in another,” says Fia. “Our biggest blessing in our new home is

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. crashing at my sister’s, cousin’s, or friends’ places. Honestly, I’ve been couch surfing most of my life and my kids’ lives too.” Six years ago, while homeless, James

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. have been on the Ministry of Social Development’s housing waiting list for the last five years. They had to move out of the home they were renting when it was put

Kerry wants to give back to the community

About 20 years ago, Kāinga Ora customer Kerry started volunteering for the Salvation Army. The organisation had given her great support when she lost her job, so she wanted to give something back. Community Garden in Porirua. And she’s passionate about encouraging others to do the same. Kerry lives with her 17-year-old son and partner in a Kāinga Ora home in

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