Kāinga Maha

https://kaingamaha.co.nz

Kainga Maha is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit property developer and development manager working across Aotearoa New Zealand to enable better housing outcomes. They partner with iwi, community housing providers, councils, and values-led organisations to unlock housing opportunities that are both commercially viable and socially impactful.

Their approach challenges traditional development models by combining strategic insight with practical delivery expertise. From early direction-setting through to project oversight, they support every stage of the development process, helping clients make informed decisions, manage risk, and deliver projects that respond to real housing need.

Kainga Maha offers a full suite of tailored services, including project visioning, housing market analysis, development strategy, land acquisition, feasibility and business case development, design coordination, and development oversight. They also provide governance reporting and risk management to support strong decision-making at board and leadership level.

Grounded in a commitment to long-term community outcomes, they focus on creating sustainable, well-designed housing that strengthens neighbourhoods and improves access to quality homes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

To find out more or get in touch, they can be contacted at [email protected]

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Membership Benefits

  • Voice of the sector: contribute to whole-of-sector policy positions
  • Conferences and training at a reduced member rate
  • Fortnightly e-bulletins sent directly to your inbox
  • Access to a members-only section on the CHA website
  • Participation in member surveys and forums
  • Access to the CHA quality assurance programme and training
  • Advance notices about new developments and initiatives.

The CHA Constitution sets out two categories of members – Full and Partner – these are defined below:

Full Membership

These are Iwi, Maori and Pacific Island and Community or voluntary housing organisations and groups which are either:

a) Providers of Community housing, or

b) Groups intending or seeking to become providers of Community- housing, or

c) Groups of residents/tenants of community housing, or

d) Groups which advocate for Community housing or residents of Community housing as part of their work.

The annual fee for Full Members is based on your organisation’s gross income:

1. Up to $1m, the fee is $500 +GST

2. From $1m to $5m the fee is $1,000 +GST

3. $5m and over the fee is $1,500 +GST per annum.

Partner Membership

These are individuals, local authorities, private development companies, and other private and public entities which invest, operate, own or develop affordable, Community and/or Social housing.

If you have a question about which category of membership you should apply for, please contact us to discuss.

The annual fee for Partner Member is fixed at $250 + GST per annum.

The membership year is from 1 Jan – 30 Dec.

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