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Our driveway safety programme

We care about the safety of our tenants and want to do what we can to prevent young children from being run over and hurt in our homes’ driveways. weeks after being run over in a private driveway and five children die on average each year from these injuries. Most children injured in driveway incidents are

Massey High School students shine on Kāinga Ora work placement

Three Massey High School students have gone from “shy as” to “keen and eager” thanks to one-month work placements with civil construction alliance Piritahi. Massey High School Building Academy . The initiative, run in partnership with Kāinga Ora, sees students gain experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work

Kevin’s journey: from living in his car to giving back to his community

When Kevin was living in his car, watching an apartment complex rise across the road, he never imagined he’d one day call it home or become the go-to guy for his neighbours. Today, Kevin is part of an active group of residents who volunteer to help their community in a public housing development in Auckland. He helps run a food

Open Government fundamental for New Zealand

three main themes: Active citizenship and partnership Responsiveness Transparency and accountability An online platform (external link) allows you to join the conversation and contribute your ideas. The platform will run for two months.

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. committee meeting. Tony is one of five Kāinga Ora customers, who put their hand up to help manage and run what is Northland’s first community room at a Kāinga Ora

First new public housing for Kaiti in decades

Whānau will be moving into four new warm, dry homes in Oxford Street, Gisborne this week. homes in Dennis Street last month and 20 new public homes will have been completed in Kaiti in the next six months.” Iconiq Construction, who run a building

Warmer, drier state homes for Auckland whānau

Kāinga Ora has invested nearly $47 million into maintaining and improving its homes for its tenants and their whānau in Auckland. began in 2013 and aims to reduce the risk of children being run over in the driveways of state homes. This is achieved by installing fencing, self-closing gates

Christchurch customers connect over kai

Fried rice and pita bread pizzas were just some of the culinary delights on the menu when tenants at a Kāinga Ora complex in Christchurch took part in a free course that offers tips on how to cook on a budget. Alex, who shared his story earlier this year about living in the complex , has been working with Kāinga Ora Community Development Manager Amanda to look at

Home improvements for Wellington families

Kāinga Ora has invested nearly $11 million into maintaining its homes for tenants and their whānau in Wellington in the last year. reduce the risk of children being run over in the driveways of state homes. This is achieved by installing fencing, self-closing gates with child-resistant

Our Programmes

Kāinga Ora has programmes to help our tenants find out how to keep homes warm, well-ventilated and as dry as possible. Renewable Energy Programme Kāinga Ora is installing solar panels on selected homes across the country, to help reduce energy costs for our tenants and make our

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