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Marvellous Margaret celebrates 100th birthday

It’s a very special week for Margaret, a long-time Kāinga Ora customer. Surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – many travelling from overseas for the special occasion – Margaret celebrated an incredible milestone: her 100th birthday. interesting stories to tell – mostly about her lovely family.” So what is Peggy’s secret to good health? “I have always eaten lots of vegetables – I used to grow most of

The room to reflect

It’s close to 12-months since Tony and his beloved dog Keeber moved into their brand new Kāinga Ora home in Northland. As the milestone approaches, Tony reflects on how his life has changed, and the room he credits with creating a community. , which was loved by all who attended, included a bouncy castle, face painting, a bbq and games enjoyed by the kids and parents alike.  “Having Taparoto and

‘My life changed’: Kāinga Ora delivers five homes a week in Canterbury during 2020

Jimaima was in tears when she got her new home. After years of struggles and living with the effects of a stroke, she now has a safe place to call her own. Hers is just one of 260 new homes provided for people in need in Canterbury in 2020. Manager Rochelle share a laugh. Letters from health professionals showed how important it was she receive a high priority rating from MSD, and Kāinga Ora was able

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. as state housing, it was our community. We knew everyone; I mean everyone. It was about friendship for us growing up. It was a kick-start for all us kids in

Tali and Tui’s boxfit sessions are a knockout

Tali and Tui are leading the charge for fitness and wellbeing in their Kāinga Ora apartment complex in Auckland. Most afternoons you can find them at the complex’s community room where they lead free boxfit coaching sessions – and the local children can’t get enough! they’re going through. Maybe they’re not getting what they need, and we can do something small to make a difference,” says Tui. “We’re there to give what we can - maybe through our classes we can make a kid who’s sad feel good.” 

Having a pet

We know that pets can be great companions, and where possible, we want you and your whānau to experience the many benefits of pet ownership. in the cold, so using toys and puzzle feeders at meal times can be great for their mental and physical health. It’s also a good idea to check outdoor water bowls each

Stepping up the response to housing need

Kāinga Ora Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKenzie sets out three new approaches the agency is adopting to meeting familiar housing challenges. we’ve been doing since 2018 in Redhill, Auckland with the Papakura Marae to improve the health and wellbeing of customers living in the area with good results

Proud to call Castor Crescent Home

53 new homes have been completed on the Castor Crescent site in eastern Porirua, as part of the Kāinga Ora, Porirua Development project. not only to their health but also the wellbeing of their whānau. “Everything about life here is better, there is a real community feel, my kids can run free and

We’re the first in our aiga to buy a home

Buying your first home is a huge deal even when you’ve grown up in New Zealand. For Suamasi and Semala, who arrived here as penniless newlyweds, it is literally the dream that’s come true. . “We tell our kids to study hard so they can get good jobs,” says Semala. “We didn’t have this opportunity in Sāmoa so we encourage our children to make the most of it. We tell them to go to school, find a job and you will have a good life.”

A place to put down roots

Just a few weeks after moving into their newly renovated home in Greymouth, Michelle and Ché have settled in so well that they’re already planning their new garden. table. It’s a beautiful garden,” Michelle says. The couple, both of whom live with significant health conditions, recently moved to their new home with their 10

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