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People collector Anna brings her community together
Anna lives in a Kāinga Ora home in Palmerston North and loves her neighbourhood for its national heritage significance, accessibility and the large reserve nearby that offers many opportunities for the community to connect.
22 May 2024
Future Squad: Building tomorrow’s tradespeople
Rangatahi from Te Kauwhata College are getting a head start on careers in construction through Future Squad, part of the Construction Plus programme at Kāinga Ora.
17 May 2024
New homes delivered and more to come in Waimakariri
12 new homes have been delivered to the Waimakariri community, after the completion of two significant Kāinga Ora projects in Rangiora.
14 May 2024
Life’s challenges no match for an independent spirit
Life has thrown Lydia its fair share of challenges, but that hasn’t stopped her living it the way she wants to.
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Crafty savings tips mixed in with craft-making
When Palema and other members of Mo’ui Feinga Kihe Lelei get together for an evening of weaving and craftmaking, they’re also crafting a better future for themselves.
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Retirement filled with important mahi for busy Rose
Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help those in need. Even in retirement, Rose volunteers almost every day of the week at charities across Auckland.
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Waste not want not approach at heart of Neil’s good deeds
When Neil was growing up on a farm in Golden Bay, his parents instilled in him a core value: re-use anything you can and try not to let anything go to waste.
Close to Home out now
The winter edition has great reads with, a Mexican lentil soup recipe, health and wellness tips and Treehouse celebrates Matariki.
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