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Josh’s journey to supporting others

When Josh was going through one of the most difficult moments of his life, rather than focusing solely on his own journey, his thoughts turned to how he could help others in the same situation. trolley or carrying a coffee cup from the bench to the couch,” he says. But that is not the only role keeping Josh busy – Josh juggles this with not one, but two

Mosgiel neighbours two peas in a pod

Ann and Marie are such good friends they finish each other’s sentences. ) and Ann (right) enjoying one of their daily catch-ups over a cuppa For 67 year old Ann downsizing to a two-bedroom home means she no longer has to worry about

Photography project at social housing complex brings neighbours together

A photography project called “Who’s Who: Knowing your Neighbour” running at a social housing complex in Auckland’s CBD, Te Mātāwai, is proving a big success with the local community. ,” says Dayne. “Te invites people inside to introduce themselves over a cup of tea and a bite to eat. The photographer, Shadow, takes their portrait with

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities: A new approach to meeting key Government priorities

The establishment of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities signals a step-change in the approach to the provision of housing and urban development in New Zealand. Kāinga Ora has two key roles: being a world-class public housing landlord and working in partnership to enable, facilitate and build urban development projects

Home for Christmas – Feona’s early gift

Feona has picked out the perfect spot for her Christmas tree this year. – everything just how I like it,” says Feona.   Having been on the waiting list for public housing and living with family for more than two years Feona is

Site manager and tenant strike up an unlikely friendship

89-year-old tenant Bev has struck up an unlikely friendship with the site manager of our recently opened housing development in Naenae, Wellington. have a cup of tea with Bev once a week.  “She’s a lovely lady and she’s got some great stories,” Steve says. “Bev has also kept the place in immaculate

Kai goes down well at Christchurch school

A community breakfast club catered for about 200 school kids recently with Kāinga Ora staff again helping out. invited, meaning there were about 200 hungry and grateful mouths to feed. The children and their parents queued politely as they were given plates and cups. They

Density and amenity go hand in hand

Sue Evans, urban designer for our flagship Community Lane development in Avondale, talks about the design elements that are helping turn the medium-density development into a community. foster new connections. Each of the five buildings has been designed to have a communal lounge as you enter so residents can enjoy a cup of tea with their family

The road to Northland’s largest new development

A small but significant road that connects 55 new Kāinga Ora homes in Whangārei has been gifted a new name – Papa Totara Loop. is our cultural values, and we looked at a lot of things.” Plans originally included the removal of two trees, a tōtara and a pūriri, so mana whenua requested

Kāinga Ora scoops Māori Crown Relationships Award

Congratulations to our people who were part of the team that won the Te Hāpai Hāpori - Spirit of Service Awards 2020 Māori Crown Relationships Award. New Zealand School of Government, presented the award and said this modern future focused partnership started with kōrero, cups of tea and building trust, and

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