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Zita gifts taonga to welcome new neighbours

When nine newly built homes were blessed in Rutherford Road Napier recently, a very special guest turned up to welcome the families who were moving into the neighbourhood. our communities in some way.” Zita worked in security at the Warehouse in Napier for 27 years where she became a popular staff member. “The Warehouse were very

Saving a slice of sustainability

Nick and Loretta have fed their community for years through hard work and green thumbs at a plot on vacant Kāinga Ora land. The Riccarton stalwarts have even previously used the garden as a platform to raise money and plan a fundraiser concert for a young brain surgery patient

Home is where the heart is

A place to call home is something Ruwayda and her seven children have longed for since arriving in New Zealand two years ago. Originally sharing three rooms in a motel to now living in their very own Kāinga Ora home, they are feeling happy and content. community that is being created here.” “Ruwayda drove a forklift in a large warehouse back home and tells me she may look to get back into doing this now they have a

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Find tips and tools to help with budgeting, saving and preparing for unexpected costs. board games, cards or Lego handy. Grow your skills and get support Beyond your budget, there are other ways to get support or build financial capability – the

A safe haven for a Tauranga mum and daughters

“It feels like a safe haven for us” says mum of two Chevelle, who earlier this year moved into a new Kāinga Ora home in Tauranga. the girls at school and daycare. She has also been reconnecting with family and is starting to make new friends. She has worked at The Warehouse, and plans to

Salu’s whānau settle back in, a year after the Auckland Anniversary flooding

The new year signalled a happy start for Salu and her family as they settled into their renovated home. Now they can relax and look to the future rather than worry about the past. Cross also gave the family $1000 worth of vouchers from The Warehouse. “It felt like an early visit from Santa!” says Salu. “It was so nice to be able to buy

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Leo dons Santa’s hat this Christmas

Leo marked the first Christmas in his new home by taking on a very important role – none other than Santa Claus himself! The Kāinga Ora customer moved into his one-bedroom home in September and has been very quick to get involved in community life ever since. “The staff needed

Lester’s getting his independence back

This will be a special Christmas for Lester, as it's the first he's celebrating in his new, fully-accessible home. meet the accessibility needs of a wheelchair user – allowing Lester to regain his independence. After losing the use of his legs as a result of a spinal

Neighbourly support during Cyclone Gabrielle

Looking out for each other. That was the natural reaction to the challenges faced during Cyclone Gabrielle from residents in a group of five Kāinga Ora homes in Green Meadows, Napier. I am the youngest of the residents here says a spritely Darienne. “After the cyclone hit, I needed to be sure everyone was okay. Most of us have lived here for

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