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More state homes for Napier changing lives

Significant progress has been made increasing the number of state homes available in Napier, an area identified nationally where too many people have nowhere suitable to live. . He recently moved into one of the new homes in Onekawa after five years living in temporary housing. I feel like I have always been on the move, says Chris. “As

Next step in better housing outcomes for Tauranga

Tenants in elder housing units in Tauranga are being welcomed to Kāinga Ora following completion of the purchase of most of Tauranga City Council’s elder housing portfolio. Ministry of Social Development have been supporting tenants living in the seven villages through the ownership transfer, which means Kāinga Ora is their new

Community comes together to celebrate momentous occasion

It was a time of celebration in Tauranga when our customer Sylvia recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A small party was held in her garden with a banquet of sweet and savoury treats and decorations displayed across the marquee. received the renowned 100th birthday card from King Charles III. Sylvia has faced many challenges throughout her 100 years, including living in Christchurch

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. After five moves in the last two years, Cynthia, her 82-year-old mum Terongo, and Terongo’s 10-year-old great-granddaughter Devannah-Paige finally have a home

Hard work pays off for young family

Buying your first home is an accomplishment in itself, but it’s even more remarkable when you’re a young couple who came to New Zealand as refugees. street. The couple came to New Zealand from Nepal as refugees in 2010. Despite knowing of each other while living in Nepal, it wasn’t until the pair

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. living in an area that is across the road from Te Hapara School and close to other services. “We take a careful approach to matching the homes to whānau with

Delivering new and improved state housing

Kāinga Ora is carrying out the biggest upgrade of state houses ever undertaken in New Zealand. least 50 years to their lifespan and ensuring they are warm, dry and healthy. Work can include full insulation (walls, ceiling and floor), double glazing

Angel was here: First Otago retrofit home completed

Lorraine’s home of 37 years has been given a new lease on life after being the first property to undergo retrofit modifications in Dunedin. After 37 years and three generations living in her Kāinga Ora property, it comes as no surprise when Lorraine describes her home as “a life story”. “My

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. Joseph who have moved back to Havelock North. One of the families moving in is pleased to be returning back to Havelock North after a couple of years living in

Tenants ‘feel blessed’ to be living in new Avondale development

A two and a half-year project to create the country’s largest social housing development is complete, with the final 30 homes in the 236-home Avondale development now ready for tenants. people with health needs. They will start moving in from mid-March. “In just under two and a half years our build partner CMP Construction have delivered 236 new

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