“Kāinga Tau” means a home where people feel settled, safe and supported. It’s more than just having a roof over your head – it’s about creating a space where whānau can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and enjoy wellbeing and calm.
Previously called Sustainable Tenancies, Kāinga Tau began as a support programme for whānau at risk of losing their tenancy.
It has now expanded to support all whānau in Residential Tenancy.
We know renting can be challenging.
It’s your home, but not fully your own, and many whānau worry about the housing crisis or speaking up about issues.
Kāinga Tau is here to make renting better for everyone.
We provide free advice and advocacy with:
Anyone who rents a home in Taupō or Tūrangi with a Residential Tenancy Contract can get our help.
What you need to know:
We’ll need you to fill out our online form on our Housing page or email us at heiwikainga@tst.maori.nz
Our Pouārihi Kāinga or someone else from our team will call to schedule an initial hui.
We’ll have a hui to understand exactly what support you need and what goals you need help from us to achieve.
Together we’ll create a plan that shows what needs to happen and who will do what.
We’ll work the agreed action together, keep track of how things are going and support you.
We’ll work together until your needs are met and goals achieved.
He Iwi Kainga is the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust's housing strategy, set up in 2019 to help with the housing needs of Ngāti Tūwharetoa whanau.
The Trust provides a number of grants to support our marae operational costs and benefit the people of Tūwharetoa.
The simplest way to keep up-to-date is to follow our socials and to subscribe to our regular email newsletters.
You can download the Registration Form or you can complete your Registration online.
