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Making cooking a breeze – Whanganui community gets inspired to eat well on a budget

From busy lives to raising a family, many people struggle to find the time or inspiration to cook healthy, nutritious meals within a budget for themselves and their whānau. It was this that led Kāinga Ora and UCOL | Te Pūkenga to join forces and organise a free cooking class for the Whanganui community, including Kāinga Ora

Tahi growing connections and vegetables in his community

Tahi Ratapu loves his gardening and that passion is evident not only in his backyard but at a local school too. expertise is not only appreciated by the school. During November and December, he has been helping stage a free course called “Gardening for beginners’’ wheher

Otago woman crafts a life of kindness and caring

From premature babies to people in their final days of life, hundreds of Otago people have benefited from Eleanor’s huge heart – and her passion for knitting and crochet. And that’s just the start of the incredible impact this Mosgiel woman has on those around her. enjoy learning. I’m starting computer classes next week, I’ll learn anything I can.” Eleanor has lived in her Kāinga Ora home in Mosgiel for 18 years now, and

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. on offer within the development such as waiata and art classes, which she finds therapeutic. “Art runs for two hours, every weekday. It’s enough to deescalate

First house built in partnership with Dargaville High School delivered to Kaitaia

A new five-bedroom, two-bathroom house built by talented teenagers is now a home for a family of 10 in Kaitaia. the hands-on classes, and more than half have gone into trade careers. Kāinga Ora Programme Director Delivery Nick Seymour said the Building Academy opens

Sew far sew good – Repair Café helping build community

It’s a humming hive of activity as the monthly Repair Café at Te Mātāwai opens its doors for 2025. Volunteers Sally and Gloria, who live nearby, head up the sewing table and it’s not long before queues of people are waiting patiently for them to work their magic. “Sewing has always been a big part of my life. I always made my children’s clothes and now that I’m in my 80’s it’s so rewarding to be able to use these skills

From refugee to community leader

Nasra wanted her new neighbourhood to feel safe and welcoming, so she made it her mission to create a friendly community. community room on Friday nights for movies and popcorn, another chance to be with friends. And for the grown-ups, there are clothing swap shops, a sewing club, and

Connections with communities

Partnering our tenants with local services and their wider community is an important function of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. The value of ensuring our tenants are given the tools and connections to live well in their homes is immeasurable. support, community meals a dna café, club days for older people, English language classes and an international playgroup. Area Manager Fraser Benson summed up the

Creating a sense of whānau for the whole neighbourhood

Tāmaki Makaurau customer Jacqui is legendary in her West Auckland community. As well as caring for her six – soon to be seven children – she spends much of her time volunteering at the Glenavon Community Hub near her Kāinga Ora home. events, classes and by simply sparking conversation. “When people pass the hub, they stop to look and chat, and right away they’re making connections – which is

Ripeka, 71, is a real-life fitness influencer

Whaea Ripeka doesn’t need social media to gain a following, her mana is such that young people follow her wherever she goes. leading weekly Boxfit sessions, Ripeka invites other tenants to join her for fitness classes and weight training at the gym next door, and to accompany her to

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