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Local News – Have your say – three Porirua City consultations open for submission

Source: Porirua City Council

Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025
Porirua City Council is reviewing the way it manages freedom camping. Under the proposed bylaw, freedom camping on reserves would still be managed under the Reserves Act, but freedom camping on other Council land would be managed under the Freedom Camping Act 2011.
The proposed bylaw would give Council officers the ability to issue on-the-spot fines. We hope this will reduce the number of people not complying with our freedom camping rules. There are six proposed sites where freedom camping in a self-contained motor vehicle is permitted, with restrictions. Submissions close 10 February.
Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2025
Updated rules are being proposed if you keep cats, poultry, bees or other animals in Porirua, and we want to hear what the community thinks. The Keeping of Animals Bylaw is a general bylaw that has rules around all domestic animals, apart from dogs, which are covered by the Dog Control Bylaw.
It’s proposed to strengthen the bylaw by putting in stronger provisions to prevent noise and mess nuisance by animals and clearer enforcement rules. This includes new rules for cats (requiring owners to desex, microchip and register their cat), new rules for beekeepers and proposed changes for keeping stock in the city centre and suburban areas. Submissions close 10 February.
Local Alcohol Policy
Feedback is sought to help shape the sale and supply of alcohol in Porirua. We are proposing to introduce priority areas in suburbs where alcohol-related harm is more common, which could then have conditions applied to manage alcohol sale and supply.
The hours that alcohol can be sold in both off-licence premises (that sell alcohol to drink elsewhere) and on-licence premises (where alcohol is sold to drink at that venue) is also being consulted on, with options proposed for feedback. Submissions close 7 March.
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Fire Safety – Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice.
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz .
Southland District Manager Julian Tohiariki says a combination of above-average temperatures, moderately strong winds and reduced rainfall has contributed to increased fire risk in the area.
“These conditions make it too easy for fires to get started and get out of control,” he says.
“The wildfire on Tiwai Peninsula last week showed just how quickly fire can spread through dry vegetation, and the devastating impact it can have on our environment and wildlife.
“We have a lot of very dry and flammable vegetation out there in the district at the moment, so we need to restrict how and when outdoor fires are lit.
“If you’re thinking about starting any kind of open-air fire, you must go to checkitsalright.nz first to find out if you can do that in your location, and what restrictions apply.
“It’s important we take all the steps we can to reduce the fire risk to our safety, property and environment this summer.”
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Release: Still no commitment to build more public houses

Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Despite being confronted every day with people in genuine need being stopped from accessing emergency housing – National still won’t commit to building more public houses. 

“Chris Bishop is full of it. It is completely heartless and out of touch of him to be comfortable with people sleeping in cars and tents, while he stands up and boasts about saving money,” Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. 

“It’s simple, build more public houses so that people have somewhere to live. Housing is the bare minimum that a person needs to live, and to help turn their life around.  

“Chris Bishop has already instructed Kāinga Ora to build fewer houses each year in his letter of expectation, leading to a net loss of houses in Auckland next year, and cut $1.5 billion from building and maintenance costs in last year’s budget.  

“If the best that he can come up with is the number of overall homes won’t go backwards, then it shows their priority is cutting spending, not housing people.

“He says a lot of words about how the private sector will step in, yet figures out today from Statistics New Zealand shows overall building consents for new homes are down nearly 10% for 2024. 

“Chris Bishop completely missed out the words that matter – a commitment to building more public houses,” Kieran McAnulty said.  

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Government plan fails on growing public housing stock

Source: Green Party

The Green Party says the Government is giving up on growing the country’s public housing stock, despite overwhelming evidence that we need more affordable houses to solve the housing crisis.

“The Government has given up on the housing crisis, using the review into Kāinga Ora to push their privatisation agenda,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Housing Tamatha Paul.

“Public housing is as essential as public healthcare and public education. Housing is a human right that this Government is denying our communities from accessing. 

“The housing crisis in Aotearoa is getting worse and worse. Instead of making excuses to allow poverty and homelessness to skyrocket, the Government needs to back Kāinga Ora to build at scale and at pace. 

“This Government is deliberately stripping Kāinga Ora to the bare bones, playing straight into the hands of wealthy landlords looking to exploit housing insecurity for private profit. We cannot rely on the private market to solve our problems, we have seen it entrench poverty and homelessness across generations. 

“The last Government sold just 276 state houses over six years, but increased public housing supply by over 7,000 homes. With this new direction, Bishop will sell 900 per year. That’s not just opening the door to privatisation, it’s welcoming it in with open arms. 

“In the past, our country’s leaders made a conscious decision to house everybody and grow public housing stock at scale. We can make that decision again and we must resist the sale of public housing at all costs because it will have consequences for generations to come.

“Public housing is a crucial part of ensuring we don’t have gentrified, segregated communities, and that our neighbourhoods reflect the make-up of our wider society, culturally and economically.

“Housing is a public good that provides the basis for a stable home for whanau, so that no one is left behind. The Government should be building thousands of new homes,” says Tamatha Paul.

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Chipping away at North Auckland’s summer SH16 maintenance programme

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises road users to plan ahead for upcoming chipsealing work on State Highway 16 Kaukapakapa.

Work will be carried out between 7am and 7pm over 5 days, beginning Monday 10 February, with stop/go traffic management and a reduced temporary speed limit in place. Temporary speed limits and traffic management will remain in place the following day to guide traffic over the new seal and help to embed it successfully.

It’s important to slow down through newly sealed sections of road because small chips can be flicked up from the road surface and damage vehicles – especially windscreens. That’s why we often keep temporary speed limits in place even after it looks like the work has been completed. As well as safety, the temporary speed limit also helps ensure the quality of the reseal. Travelling at the posted temporary speed limit allows for the chips to be embedded into the road surface and for them to remain in place as the seal cures.

Travel delays during these works are expected to be 5-10 minutes.

Chipsealing helps ensure a smooth, skid-resistant surface, free of potholes and slippery sections to reduce the risk of crashes and help keep everyone traveling on our roads safe.

Details of specific work sites for the week ahead can be found on the Northland State Highway Maintenance Programme website.

Northland state highway maintenance programme(external link)

Work is weather dependent and there may be changes to the planned works in the case of unsuitable weather. Please visit the NZTA Journey Planner website (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) for up-to-date information, including any changes due to weather. 

This work is part of Northland’s significant summer maintenance programme, which will see approximately 203 lane kilometres of state highway renewed across the region by the end of May.

NZTA thanks everyone for their understanding and support while we carry out this essential maintenance.

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Upcoming road reconstruction east of Thomsons Creek Bridge, west of Omakau

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Five weeks of highway reconstruction gets underway near Thomsons Creek Bridge, west of Omakau, in Central Otago in a week’s time.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) crews will be starting on Monday 10 February, running through to Friday 14 March.  The bridge is close to the intersection with Ophir Bridge Road. (See map below for the site being repaired and relaid).

Close to 600 metres of highway needs to be replaced, from the eastern end of the Thomsons Creek Bridge to about 40metres south of the Wilton St/SH85 intersection.

This work to fully reconstruct the road surface to give good traction and improve safety for road users is weather dependent. Dates could vary if it is wet or cold, says Peter Standring, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZTA in Central Otago.

Drivers will face delays up to ten minutes as one lane of the road will be tackled at a time and traffic managed with Stop/Go, with speeds down to 30km/hour. Crews will be on site from 7 am each day through to 6 pm, weekdays only.

Outside of these hours, the road will be unattended with speeds reduced to 30km/hour and open both directions.

NZTA thanks all road users for taking care around our crews while this work is underway and building in the extra ten minutes daytimes to keep everyone’s journey stress-free over the five weeks or so.

The area east of the bridge is about to get a new lease of life:

The location of the road rehabilitation starting 10 February. Note the bridge deck is not included in the reconstruction.

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Marking World Cancer Day

Source: New Zealand Government

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer care, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour say.Speaking to patients and staff at the Bay of Plenty Cancer Centre in Tauranga today, Mr Brown acknowledged the thousands of New Zealanders and families whose lives are touched by cancer each year. “Ensuring New Zealanders have faster access to cancer care is a priority for the Government, which is why it is one of our five key health targets.“It is encouraging to see a gradual improvement in our efforts to provide faster cancer treatment, with more patients receiving their first treatment within 31 days in the first financial quarter than in the previous quarter and more cancer treatments available. “Continuing to deliver initiatives that address wait times for cancer treatment so that 90 per cent of patients receive cancer management within 31 days to treat is something I am committed to.”Mr Seymour, who has responsibility for Pharmac, says improving access to cancer medication in New Zealand has been a focus of this Government.“Since our $604 million uplift, Pharmac has made decisions to fund 19 cancer treatments. In the first year of funding for each medicine, Pharmac anticipates that over 1,400 Kiwis will access the treatments they need that were not available last year, making a real difference in Kiwis lives,” Mr Seymour says.“I am pleased to see Pharmac show what it is capable of when given the support it needs.”“This unprecedented and transformative investment in cancer medicines is fundamental to delivering better outcomes for those fighting cancer.”The Government has also:  

increased breast screening eligibility for 70 – 74-year-olds
provided an extra $18 million per year to help people who are required to travel for treatments
funded PET scanning accessibility for prostate cancer
invested in a new radiotherapy machine at Whangārei Hospital, which means 520 Northlanders each year will no longer have to travel to Auckland for treatment 
invested in radiology services in Hawke’s Bay, which will result in a doubling in CT scan capacity that will be able to deliver a further 6,000 – 10,000 scans per year, a new MRI scanner, and a new LINAC machine that will mean 500 people per year will no longer have to travel for treatment 
expanded cancer infusion services in Whanganui for up to 10 patients a day 

“These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to delivering better outcomes for those with cancer, I know there’s still a lot more work to do,” Mr Brown says.“As Minister of Health, I am focused on ensuring better access to more cancer medicines, better cancer management driven by our faster cancer treatment target, and earlier detection of cancers through screening programmes.”Echoing these comments, Mr Seymour says that decisions to expand access to cancer medicines reflects the Government’s commitment to a more adaptable and patient-centred approach.“We want to build a world-class health system, and that requires world-class medicines,” Mr Seymour says.“This is all made possible due to the Government’s record $16.88 billion investment in health, ensuring we can deliver timely, quality access to care for all New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. 

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Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Source: Auckland Council

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

The survey, which is undertaken every two years, is a collaborative local government research project that collects data on a range of current and topical issues relevant to residents’ wellbeing in urban New Zealand.

Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee chair, Councillor Richard Hills says he is pleased to see from the latest survey results that most Aucklanders have a strong sense of connection and support in their daily lives.

“The results show in part, that the work council does with Auckland communities makes a difference and can help people to thrive. These results are helpful in shaping how we plan for the future to improve economic, social and environmental outcomes,” Cr Hills says.  
 
“Although the results show there is always more work to do, it is fantastic to see that 72 per cent of Aucklanders think their local area is a great place to live. Auckland is a wonderful place, and we can be proud of where we call home.”

Although reports of quality of life remain relatively high, there has been a decrease since 2022, when 82 per cent of Auckland respondents rated their quality of life positively.

When asked to rate their quality of life compared with one year prior, 25 per cent said it had increased and 30 per cent said it had decreased.

Reasons for a decline in perceptions of quality of life were largely driven by economic pressures, says Alison Reid, Team Manager, Social and Economic Research and Evaluation.

“Of those Aucklanders who said their quality of life had decreased, more than two-thirds (67 per cent) said this was due to reduced financial wellbeing,” she says.

Other findings reflected economic pressures on Aucklanders. Almost half (49 per cent) of those surveyed disagreed that their housing costs were affordable, one in five (22 per cent) said they did not have enough money to meet their everyday needs, and more than a third (37 per cent) said they often worried about their own or their family’s financial circumstances.

Crime is another key concern raised in the survey, with many Auckland respondents rating theft and burglary (67 per cent), dangerous driving (64 per cent) and vandalism (58 per cent) as problems in their local area in the previous 12 months.  

It’s not all bad news though, says Alison. “One in four Aucklanders said their quality of life had increased in the last year. Of that group nearly a third (32 per cent) reported that this was related to their health care and wellbeing. Improved financial wellbeing (26 per cent), lifestyle (23 per cent) and work-related factors (23 per cent) also featured.”

Sixty-eight per cent of Auckland respondents rated both their physical and mental health positively. Most feel they have people in their lives they can call on if they need practical or emotional support (86 per cent and 85 per cent, respectively).

Most Aucklanders (72 per cent) also agreed that their local area is a great place to live, and more than half (57 per cent) agreed that they are happy with the way their local area looks and feels.

The results will be used by the council to help plan for the future and to monitor economic, social and environmental outcomes, such as outlined in the Auckland Plan 2050 and Ngā Hapori Momoho, our Thriving Communities Strategy.

Read the full Topline Report on the Quality of Life website. 

About the survey 

  • The Quality of Life survey is a collaborative local government research project. Several councils participated in this year’s survey including Auckland Council, Hamilton, Tauranga,  Porirua, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin City Councils, as well as Waikato Regional Council.  

Most Auckland respondents feel they have people in their lives they can call on if they need practical or emotional support.

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Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: Auckland Council

The vibrant cityscape of Tāmaki Makaurau has seen a rise in the presence of Māori design and art in its urban environment in recent years, a result of the ongoing efforts by the Auckland Council group to ensure the stories and identity of mana whenua are visibly reflected and felt in the city centre.  

This exciting shift is being celebrated through the unveiling of ten new artworks on the pages of ‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’ the Auckland Art Walk guide, which brings Māori culture and history to life in the city’s public spaces for Aucklanders and tourists to explore. 

For the online walking guide of Te Paparahi Toi Māori, visit ArtNow.  

“This growing collection of Māori art serves as a reminder of the rich cultural history that underpins our city,” says Councillor Kerrin Leoni. 

“I encourage Aucklanders and visitors to explore these meaningful creative expressions in the city’s urban landscape and to reflect on the importance of te ao Māori in shaping modern Tāmaki Makaurau.” 

Here are 10 of the new must-see toi Māori (Māori artworks) in Auckland’s city centre, recently added to ‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’: 

Waimaraha, Myers Park, Auckland – photo David St George.

1. Waimahara, 2024 – A Captivating Display of Light and Sound

Waimahara, an extraordinary interactive new Māori artwork in Myers Park, springs to life with mesmerising light and sound displays in response to special waiata. 

If you sing a special waiata into a sensor, the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound. 

Commissioned by Auckland Council, this unique creation by artist Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hāua, Ngāti Manu), technology experts IION, and skilled composers features two original waiata for the project.  

To visit Waimahara and other art works close by, click here .

Te Kōmititanga, Queen Street, Auckland.

2. Te Kōmititanga, 2020 – The Merging of Waters and People

Located in the city’s largest public square, Te Kōmititanga, meaning ‘to mix’ or ‘to merge’ was gifted by local hapū Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei as a powerful symbol of the convergence of people and waters. Situated where the Waitematā Harbour and Te Waihorotiu (The Waihorotiu Stream) once met, this bustling public space boasts 137,000 basalt pavers woven in a harakeke (flax) mat pattern, entwining pedestrians by train, bus, and ferry into the cultural and environmental heritage of the area. 

To visit Te Kōmititanga and other art works close by, click here. 

Te Wharekura, Quay Street, Auckland.

3. Te Wharekura, 2023 – A Treasure Box of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

The 108-year-old heritage kiosk next to the Tāmaki Makaurau downtown ferry terminal has been repurposed into a cultural and marine education space to create a new destination on the increasingly beautiful waterfront.  

Te Wharekura (house of learning) is a waka huia (treasure box) for local hapū, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, offering a fusion of physical and digital taonga toi (artworks) and a rich collection of mana whenua histories and culture. Visitors can explore the environmental challenges of the Waitematā through interactive displays and engage with hapū members onsite who guide the learning experience. 

To visit Te Wharekura and other art works close by, click here .

Te Tōangaroa, Tangihua Street to Tapora Lane, Auckland.

4. Te Tōangaroa Mural Collection, 2021-2024 – Telling Stories of Place

This captivating mural collection celebrates the deep connection of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to te taiao (the environment) of Tāmaki and depicts the importance of welcoming different cultures and diversity. Each of the six powerful murals are imbued with symbolism—from the dragging and mooring of ancestral waka, to the star constellations and tohu (signs) of te taiao in guiding the kaiurungi (steerer) on the waka journey into the future, to resilient wildlife like the kawau bird—reminding all who view it of the unwavering whakapapa (genealogy) and wairua (spirit) from the Māori ancestors to their descendants today.  

To visit Te Tōangaroa Mural Collection and other art works close by, click here 

5. Te Nukuao, 2020 – A Shelter of Both Passage and Pause

Located in Wynyard Quarter, Te Nukuao (shelter), draws inspiration from the last remaining customary Māori sail, Te Rā, to reference the journeys, waka and people from past and present connected to this area. This award-winning shading structure, which recalls the double-hulled waka hourua, serves as both a cultural marker of the mana (authority) of tangata whenua over Tāmaki Makaurau, and as a shelter of welcome for all.  

Designed by artist Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki), this artwork connects Aucklanders to the city’s rich ancestral maritime history.  

To visit Te Nukuao and other art works close by, click here.  

Papatūānuku, Halsey Street & Tīramarama Way, Auckland.

6. Papatūānuku, 2021 – Celebrating the Earth Mother

Papatūānuku (Mother Earth), a vibrant contemporary-art glass installation, reflects the ever-changing colours of the seasons as guided by the Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). The glass poi of the artwork represents spiritual messengers, while the vibrant wall colour reflects the energy of Tama-nui-te-rā (the sun) and the ahikāroa (long-burning fires) of artist Mei Hill’s hapū, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, in extending manaakitanga (generosity) to all people in Tāmaki Makaurau. The work celebrates the natural world while honouring the whakapapa of mana whenua. 

To visit Papatūanuku and other art works close by, click here.  

Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai, Wellesley Street West & Sale Street, Auckland.

7. Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai, 2021 – A Tribute to Māui and the Waters

Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai (remembering our waters) is a homage to the stream that once flowed through this site before the colonial settlement of Auckland. This 6.4-metre carved pou (post) commemorates the Māori demigod Māui, whose stories are central to Māori narratives.  

The sculpture, featuring three key tales of Māui, not only serves as a pou recognising wai as taonga (treasure), the source of life, and vital for our collective wellbeing, but also as a focal point for pōhiri (ceremonial welcomes) and other official theatre events, reflecting Māori cosmology, language and history in the public realm. 

To visit Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai (remembering our waters) and other art works close by, click here 

Whakaako Kia Whakaora, Corner Gundry Street & Karangahape Road, Auckland.

8. Whakaako Kia Whakaora / Educate to Liberate, 2021 – Honouring the Polynesian Panthers

This mural honours the historical significance of the Polynesian Panthers in Auckland. With powerful references to social justice, it connects the local struggle for equality with the broader movement for civil rights, reflecting on the ongoing fight for Māori and Pacific rights and freedoms alike.  

The Polynesian Panthers were formed in Auckland in June 1971, moulded in the shape of the Black Panthers, in response to the marginalisation and discrimination experienced by the Pacific community.  

To visit Whakaako Kia Whakaora / Educate to Liberate, and other art works close by, click here.

Tūrama Kaitiaki, Aotea Square, Auckland.

9. Tūrama, Kaitiaki, 2022 – Celebrating Light, Guardians and Matariki

Tūrama (light), the hugely popular series of six large-scale illuminated art installations lights up Queen Street to celebrate Matariki (the Māori new year).  

Tūrama explores the role of kaitiaki (guardians) in protecting the environment. Representing the guardian figure Horotiu, this 9-metre-high artwork reminds all of us to look after the Waihorotiu valley and river, now buried under Queen Street, whose domain Horotiu protects. 

Tūrama was created by Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Manu), Ataahua Papa (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Mahuta), Phil Wihongi (Ngāti Hine) and Angus Muir Design. 

To visit Tūrama (light), and other art works close by, click here .

Te Mata Topaki, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

10. Te Mata Topaki, 2020 – A Sculptural Pier Connecting People to Waitematā

Te Mata Topaki (to hover over the headland) is a striking, award-winning 30-meter sculptural pier designed by Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) that juts out into the Waitematā Harbour. Inspired by the taurapa (stern of a waka) lying on its side, mata – both obsidian and a tip or headland; and topaki – to hover like a bird, this lookout connects both key destinations and people to the water.  

To visit Te Mata Topaki and other art works close by, click here.

‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’ provides a walking-guide to over 80 sites of public art, architectural design, and historical sites across Tāmaki Makaurau helping to ensure that tangata whenua (local people) see themselves and their culture in the modern landscape. 

For the online walking guide of Te Paparahi Toi Māori, visit ArtNow.

To get a physical guide of Te Paparahi Toi Māori, email barbara.holloway@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, or visit any of the sites listed below: 

  • Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley Street East

  • Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne Street

  • Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place

  • Auckland Council office foyer, 135 Albert Street

  • Te Wharekura, 117 Quay Street

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4 February 2025 Kāinga Ora refocusing on its core mission Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is refocusing on its core mission of providing and managing quality social housing for New Zealanders in need.

Source: New Zealand Government Kainga Ora

Simon Moutter, Board Chair

“Our focus as a key contributor to New Zealand’s social housing eco-system is on providing safe, warm, dry homes for those in need and acting as a good, supportive landlord to tenants and communities, while ensuring the agency’s long-term financial sustainability,’’ says Board Chair Simon Moutter.

“Kāinga Ora is the largest social housing landlord in the country, and it is important we look after our homes and tenants and serve our communities well. We are looking forward to working alongside other Community Housing Providers to ensure that New Zealanders in need get stable and supportive housing.

“Our new plan for Kainga Ora, which the government has approved, outlines a clear path forward for the agency as a responsible social housing landlord who is fair but firm, and invests in the state housing stock in a financially sustainable way,’’ Mr Moutter says.

Over the two years to 30 June 2026, Kāinga Ora will be adding 2,650 new homes to the state housing stock, as well as renewing almost 3,000 homes.

“Because of New Zealand’s long history of providing social housing, many of our state homes are old and getting to their end of their life. It is important that we invest in renewing these homes so we can continue the legacy of providing good quality state housing,’’ Mr Moutter says.

The key elements of the new plan for Kāinga Ora are:

  • A renewed focus on core mission: Over time, Kāinga Ora will narrow its focus on providing and managing social housing in a financially sustainable way.
  • Improved tenancy management: Changes are being made to tenancy management and more use is being made of the Residential Tenancies Act to ensure better outcomes for both tenants and communities. A key part of this will be ensuring tenants are in the right type of home at the right time, with the right support in place.
  • Improved housing portfolio and build management: We are changing our maintenance strategies to ensure we look after our homes, while also investing in the progressive renewal of our older homes. Build costs will be reduced so they are more in line with the market.
  • Improved organisational performance, with a focus on cost effectiveness: Changes are being made to right-size the organisation and ensure value for money.
  • Improved financial sustainability: As key cost-saving initiatives are embedded, Kāinga Ora’s financial sustainability will significantly improve.

Find out more about the plan for Kāinga Ora.

Page updated: 4 February 2025