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Serving to Empower and Equip for Kingdom living.
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Te WA Kainga Ltd
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Tree of Life Kingdom University
Online Meta University for Biblical Kingdom learning and application
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Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae
The Marae "In the sky" AKA Merekehereki.
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Whata Hakari
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Ask of Him
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Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae
The Marae "In the sky" AKA Merekehereki.
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Te Kura
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ASK - Global Prayer Garden
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Kingdom Rhythms
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Maori Initiatives Core team
Kaumatua Wikitoria Tewhata...
Ona Pakau Marae – Campus
“Campus In the sky"
Tena Koutou Katoa - Welcome to.
Maori Initiatives - Ona Pakau Marae – “Campus in the sky". Please click on any of displayed icons in the Ona Pakau Campus main view to access specific information on the many departments within Maori Initiatives. For further information please email us at info@maoriinitiaitves.org
Ona Pakau Marae meaning.
Ona Pakau - "God is abundance" comes from a prophetic word that the Marae would be named Elizabeth.
Maori Initiatives Trust - Ona Pakau Admin Offices
Physical office:
E: info@maoriinitiatives.org
Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand.
Meta (online) office: Ona Pakau Admin Office
Clubhouse App.
(Download Clubhouse app to your phone, set up a personal profile with your name and photo)
Mauri - Life Force
1. (noun) life principle, life force, vital essence, special nature, a material symbol of a life principle, source of emotions - the essential quality and vitality of a being or entity. Also used for a physical object, individual, ecosystem or social group in which this essence is located.
Paipera tapu – Bible Verse
1 Peter 2:9
9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; NKJV
9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; NKJV
Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae
The Marae "In the sky" AKA Merekehereki.
What is a Marae:
Melchizedek Marae “in the sky” is a cultural space for Meta gatherings anywhere in the world.
Who are we:
Maori Initiatives is a registered charitable Trust founded in New Zealand with a national and global kingdom mandate to replace poverty with prosperity of Heart for whanau, hapu, community and nations. Is.62:10-11; 1 Pet. 2:9, Matt. 6:9-13,33
Elders:
Kaumatua Wikitoria Tewhata,
Dr Winkie and Fay Pratney,
Dr Olohe Mitch and Janet Eli – Hawaiian Legend.
Maori Initiatives Kaitiaki – Stewards
Dr Winkie and Fay Pratney,
Dr Olohe Mitch and Janet Eli – Hawaiian Legend.
Maori Initiatives Kaitiaki – Stewards
Melchizedek Meaning:
Melchizedek - "God's Righteousness" – Is a ancient and sacred Hebrew name to the Jewish people and hence held in deep reverence to Maori Initiatives Trust. The name was bestowed on the Marae by Rabbi Yaakov Brown and blessed and opened by Kaumatua Wikitoria Tewhata of Ngati Porou iwi on July 7 2022 during ASK of Him 198 Nations gathering on the Marae via Clubhouse app. Melchizedek Marae promotes the characteristics of Jesus, fruits of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-24
Visitors to the Marae:
For those visiting the Marae for the first time, a steward will be on hand to assist you throughout the welcome ceremony. Maori Initiatives uses two Traditional Maori protocols for welcoming and hosting meetings. 1) Powhiri. This a formal Maori customary welcome ceremony 2) Mihi. Less formal Maori customary welcome - general gatherings.
Marae Purpose:
Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae is a “meta gathering space” for connecting all peoples from the nga hau e wha – four corners of the Globe in whakapapa – lineage, kotahitanga -Unity and Manaakitanga - Serving through our great high priest Jesus Christ of Nazareth. 1 Pet.2:9
Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae welcomes all cultures, creeds, and peoples to the "Marae in the sky”.
Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae welcomes all cultures, creeds, and peoples to the "Marae in the sky”.
Maori Initiatives brief Bio for use during Powhiri or Mihi
Marae - Campus
Ona Pakau Marae
Marae Wharenui
Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae “in the sky”
Atua
Ihu Karaiti, Jeshua Hamashia, Jesus Christ
Whenua
Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23
Haukainga~- Stewards
Maori Initiatives Core team
Kaumatua.
Wikitoria Tewhata – Ngati Porou te iwi
Dr Winkie Pratney – Tainui te iwi
Olohe Dr Mitch and Janet Eli – Oahu Hawaii USA
Dr Winkie Pratney – Tainui te iwi
Olohe Dr Mitch and Janet Eli – Oahu Hawaii USA
Whakapapa
4. (noun) genealogy, genealogical table, lineage, descent - reciting whakapapa was, and is, an important skill and reflected the importance of genealogies in Māori society in terms of leadership, land and fishing rights, kinship and status. It is central to all Māori institutions.
Ask of Him
ASK Hawaii 2024
Global 198 Nations Prayer gathering - July 6th - 8th in Kona, Hawaii
"The Lord blows His shofar from the Pacific rim, back to Zion Israel
calling 198 nations to “gather from the four winds and Pray."
“Where the oceans and the winds converge” Is.62:11
calling 198 nations to “gather from the four winds and Pray."
“Where the oceans and the winds converge” Is.62:11
Info + Conference registration: www.askofhim.com
What is ASK of Him?
Maori Initiatives - ASK of Him is calling to believers in Jesus Christ to join together biannually in a selected nation to pray, intercede and worship nation to nation, shield to shield! We invite you to register as a national prayer representative of your nation of birth standing alongside 198 other nations representatives in Christ to Pray and worship in honour of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Contact: info@askofhim.com
Leaders:
Wikitoria Tewhata Kaumatua/Elder
Steve Hutana(ASK Director) - steven@maoriinitiatives.org
Rowena Snead Global Operations Rowena@maoriinitiatives.org
Greg Hutana(Global Communications) - Greg@maoriinitiatives.org
Margaret Asher(Lead Intercessory) - Margaret@maoriinitiatives.org
Hila Esters(Lead Apostle) - Hila@maoriinitiatives.org
Paul Wihongi(Lead Apostle) - Paul@maoriinitiatives.org
Richard Tetau(Lead Worship)
Rowena Snead Global Operations Rowena@maoriinitiatives.org
Greg Hutana(Global Communications) - Greg@maoriinitiatives.org
Margaret Asher(Lead Intercessory) - Margaret@maoriinitiatives.org
Hila Esters(Lead Apostle) - Hila@maoriinitiatives.org
Paul Wihongi(Lead Apostle) - Paul@maoriinitiatives.org
Richard Tetau(Lead Worship)
Participants: Representative Believers in Jesus Christ from 198 Nations
Conference location: ASK HAWAII 2024 on the big island of Hawaii in Kona @ YWAM University. July 6, 7, 8th 2024.
MIRE INFO
Where to register and find out more about ASK Hawaii 2024?
To register to represent your country of birth as a National Prayer Representative in Kona, Hawaii July 6-8 2024. Click on the link below for details on prayer conference and to register. Registration Essential to confirm sleeping and eating.
Web:
Hosts:
Maori Initiatives Trust NZ with YWAM Kona and Convergence Network Global
Location:
YWAM (UotN) Kona, Hawaii USA and on live stream via Clubhouse
Date:
Prayer Conference commencing 6 - 8 July 2024
Note: Onsite Registration will open from 2pm July 5th.
Note: Onsite Registration will open from 2pm July 5th.
Purpose:
Those called by His name, coming together from 198 nations to stand in Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Nation to Nation, Shield to Shield!
Cost:
To be confirmed
Venue:
YWAM Kona Campus - Melchizedek Rangimarie Malae “In the Sky”
Manaakitanga
(noun) hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity, and care for others.
Tree of Life Kingdom University
Vision:
To make Kingdom Disciples for Jesus Christ in every nation and tribe
Mission:
To teach and mentor in Biblical Kingdom living in practice, open 24 hrs a day in 198 nations. Mat. 6:9-13,33; 1 Peter 2:9; Mat. 28:19
Description
Tree of Life provides biblical courses tailored for those seeking guidance on the application of Jesus instructions concerning Kingdom living. The Bible warns man not to build on sand but upon a firm “rock” foundation that will last. For this new foundation to be revealed, the old footings and foundations must be demolished, and the land repaired for the new to come.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the principles of Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice
2. Interpret, assess, and apply Biblical Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice
3. Develop and integrate Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice solutions.
1. Describe the principles of Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice
2. Interpret, assess, and apply Biblical Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice
3. Develop and integrate Discovery - Kingdom Living in Practice solutions.
Te Kura
What:
Te Kura is a Te Reo Maori language learning school
Contact:
To be a part of this email Gloria Whyte
Leaders:
Gloria Whyte and Deana Lye
Members:
All interested
Where:
Signal Group and Clubhouse Rooms
Why:
Karakia - Prayer, Prophecy and Waiata - Praise
Whakapapa – Lineage
Biblical study, Waiata - Worship Used in Powhrir of Manuhiri – guests onto Melchizedek Marae
Whakapapa – Lineage
Biblical study, Waiata - Worship Used in Powhrir of Manuhiri – guests onto Melchizedek Marae
Kingdom Rhythms
What:
Whakamoemiti – Praise and Worship ministry
Contact:
info@maoriinitiatives.org
Leaders:
Richard and Sarah Tetau
Who:
All Cultures, tribes and Nations solutions.
More Info:
www.facebook.com/kingdomrhythmslive solutions.
(WORD) Kawenata
1. (loan) (noun) covenant, testament, charter, contract, agreement, treaty - any undertaking that binds the parties in a permanent and morally irrevocable relationship.
Nau mai haere mai - Welcome!
All are warmly invited to come and pray or bring a prayer request with our Intercessory prayer team in our Global Prayer Garden open 24 hours a day for prayer on the Clubhouse app. Download the app via your mobile phone to access the room.
Our prayer team of spirit filled believers prays in faith for. Miracles, healings, reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:18 in any & all issues of life.
The prayer team prays for 198 nations a week divided into 10 cluster nation groups, each containing upwards of 20 nations twice a day 7-8am & 7-8pm 5 times a week (NZ time. Please adjust for your own time zone).
Open 24 hrs a day on Clubhouse App. For 2 years.
Kaihautu leader. Margaret Asher
Intercessor. Shelley Batey
Email: Margaret@maoriinitiatives.org
Prayer room location: Clubhouse app via your mobile phone.
We Look forward to meeting & praying with you in the Global Prayer Garden.
kotahitanga
1. (noun) unity, togetherness, solidarity, collective action.
Tree of Life Kingdom University
Contact:
info@maoriinitiatives.org
Leaders:
Lupetea Wynn, Steve Hutana
Team Members:
Gloria Whyte, Hila Esters, Rowena Snead, Steve Hutana, Lupetea Wynn, Deana Lye, Cyndilu Miller.
Students:
All believers
Where:
Online @ www.treeoflife.live and on Zoom live class teaching.
Purpose:
Inspiring Kingdom transformational leadership Matt. 6: 9-13, 33
Vision:
To make Kingdom Disciples for Jesus Christ in every nation and tribe
Mission:
To teach and mentor in Biblical Kingdom living in practice, 24 hrs a day in 198 (Draft) nations. Mat. 6:9-13,33; 1 Peter 2:9; Mat. 28:19
Biblical principles for Kingdom living in Practice.
Tree of Life Kingdom University is tailored for Believers in Christ seeking Biblical application of Jesus instructions concerning Kingdom living. Matt. 6:9-13,33. The Bible warns man not to build on sand but upon a firm “rock” foundation that will last. Matt. 7:24-27. For this new foundation to be revealed, the old footings and foundations must be demolished/rebuilt, and the land prepared.
MIRE INFO:
Tree of Life Curriculum
Students will learn about Biblical Kingdom Living in Practice.
Discovery – Ancient paths, Development – TBC Spiritual Vocations,
Destiny – TBC 7 Waharoa, Duplication – Value in Market place.
Students will learn about Biblical Kingdom Living in Practice.
Discovery – Ancient paths, Development – TBC Spiritual Vocations,
Destiny – TBC 7 Waharoa, Duplication – Value in Market place.
Course aim
To enable students to develop “introductory level skills” and knowledge of the principles of Kingdom Living in Practice to establish living solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Kingdom Transformation Leadership course rangatahi - students will be able to:
1. Describe Biblical principles of Kingdom Living in Practice.
2. Interpret, assess, and apply Biblical kingdom living principles in their life.
3. Develop and integrate Biblical kingdom living solutions for daily living.
1. Describe Biblical principles of Kingdom Living in Practice.
2. Interpret, assess, and apply Biblical kingdom living principles in their life.
3. Develop and integrate Biblical kingdom living solutions for daily living.
Whanaungatanga
1. (noun) relationship, kinship, sense of family connection - a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging. It develops as a result of kinship rights and obligations, which also serve to strengthen each member of the kin group. It also extends to others to whom one develops a close familial, friendship or reciprocal relationship.
Whata Hakari
What:
Kingdom Network Exchange Hub for business and knowledge exchange
Contact:
info@maoriinitiatives.org
Who for:
Business / Educators
Members:
Staff/Clients/Students
Where:
Online at Hub and Clubhouse Rooms
Why:
Creating a platform that will reach beyond the local boundaries to connect providers with interested people globally.
The SEEK Forum
Contact: info@maoriinitiatives.org
Leaders: Maori Initiatives Trust stewards
Number of Nations: 198 Nations.
Participants: 2 nominated Born again believers representing their nation of birth.
Assembly meta location: Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae “In the Sky”
Purpose: Hui Taumata – 198 nations Apostolic assembly gathering biannually. To promote Gods kingdom on Earth.
Vision: 198 Nations representatives’ assembly for promotion
Purpose: To advocate for the seven gates of influence in kingdom living nation to nation.
Key Scriptures: Joel 2:15-17 NKJV
Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly.
[16] Gather the people, Sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and nursing babes; Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, And the bride from her dressing room.
[17] Let the priests, who minister to the LORD, Weep between the porch and the altar; Let them say, "Spare Your people, O LORD, and do not give Your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"
[16] Gather the people, Sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and nursing babes; Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, And the bride from her dressing room.
[17] Let the priests, who minister to the LORD, Weep between the porch and the altar; Let them say, "Spare Your people, O LORD, and do not give Your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"
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Matthew 6:33 NKJV
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 7:7-8 NKJV
[7] "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 7:7-8 NKJV
[7] "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
SEEK
Serving to Empower and Equip for Kingdom living. Matt. 6:33; Ps. 2:8
Global
198 Nations – Tangata whenua - first nations peoples of the land
Forum
A Hui Taumata assembly comprising national representatives from 198 nations assembled on Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae. The Taumata’s purpose. To advocate on the seven gates of influence in kingdom living, nation to nation.
SEEK Forum - Term of operation – Tikanga - 6 Protocols to be observed.
1) King Jesus
The SEEK assemblies prime function. To lift up, proclaim in prayer and faithful action the name of the King of Kings – Yeshua Hamashia, Jesus Christ, Ihu Karaiti. Oversight. nations 4) Maori Initiatives Trust Stewards to serve the SEEK Forum assembly of 198
2) Kingdom Mission
The Kaupapa vision of the SEEK Forum central intent. Mat.6:9-10,33.Promote the gospel of salvation, hope, joy and love.
3) The SEEK forum
198 assembly gatherings to be hosted on Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae as a Hui Taumata
4) Maori Initiatives Trust
Stewards to serve the SEEK Forum assembly of 198 nations
5) The Trinity
Abba Father, The Son and Holy Ghost to reside over the Hui Taumata 198 nations assembly on Melchizedek Marae.
6) The KNOCK Forum
To be established in 198 Nations with seven Gatekeepers over the > > seven Gates in each nation.
Taonga tuku iho
1. (noun) heirloom, something handed down, cultural property, heritage.
Te WA Kainga Ltd
What: NFP Tiny Home design enterprise - Tikanga Maori design led.
Contact: info@maoriinitiatives.org
Who: Registered Architects / Potential Home Owners
Why: High Performance, Cost effective Tiny Home ownership. Affordability, Environmental Safety, Holistic Solutions, Inclusion, Leading technology, Philanthropic
Assembly meta location: Melchizedek Rangimarie Marae “In the Sky”
Ko te kāinga te whakaruruhau o te whanau; ki te kore he kāinga ma te marangai te whanau e hemo.
The home is the shelter of the whanau; if there is no home the whanau becomes victim of all the elements.
Kaumatua Joe Naden 2018 Te Aitanga a Hauiti te Iwi TE WA KAINGA LTD | WHAKATAUKI - PROVERB
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Te WA Consortium was established in 2019 in response to the national housing crisis being faced across New Zealand at this time. Many whanau have long given up on the prospect of their children and grandparents living in a healthy home and where affordability is a throw away line for politicians.
Gifted to our team by Kaumatua Nau Epiha of Ngapuhi. It reflects the aspirations of the team to chart a new course as Maori did when navigating by the stars in support of whanau as they find their way to a place to call home. Our team of qualified and registered professionals is committed to making home ownership accessible and affordable to families and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our homes are designed on tikanga Maori + Kiwi living practice to achieve optimal environmental design outcomes and healthy affordable living solutions for whanau, hapu and papakainga.
Who is Te WA Consortium and what services do they offer:
Te WA Kainga Ltd | Not for Profit Directors George Clarke and Steve Hutana Registered Architects offering Design and Project Management Services (Nationally)
Nga Whetu o te WA | Not for Profit Directors Paul Wihongi and John Vucijch SIP’s Prefabrication home manufacturing specialist with a prefabrication factory located in Kaikohe Northland.
Kaupapa | Principles Te WA Consortium promotes a holistic model of practice tailored to supply places (homes and spaces) through... Prefabrication manufacturing + Architecture + Construction + Training + Social support = P-A-C-T-S
Te WA Consortium’s approach is uniquely: • Tikanga Maori → • Values Based • Systems Focused → • Design Led • Community Owned → • Multi-regional Economic Development driven Our values are aligned with Tikanga Maori.
Kaitiakitanga | Environmental Responsibility Best practice environmental design in both building design and site layout. This includes use of non-toxic materials that reduce carbon emissions and ongoing energy consumption, waste reduction, with water sensitive and ecological design features and minimizing earthworks.
Whanaungatanga | Families and Communities A whole of life approach to designing houses for families so homes can easily be adapted to different stages of life, and different family groups. This includes flexibility to adapt houses for elderly, papakainga and the needs of children and providing multigenerational and extended family housing typologies within communities that create safe family friendly environments.
Manaakitanga | Improved Quality of Life Our houses are designed for optimal health and well-being, so they are not just warm and dry but also affordable to heat and maintain. Homes are located to provide a connection to the land with space for growing food and interacting with friends and family and can be easily adapted to suit cultural and living preferences.
Kotahitanga | Working in Unison Using our newly developed modular walling system called TRISIPS with our design and construction systems offers highly co-ordinated and streamlined efficient building to ensure quality homes. Utilising tikanga Maori design best practice ensures house designs work with the whenua/land, environmental conditions and character of existing neighbourhoods and is of a cohesive design quality whilst also being suited to whanau needs.
Our team of qualified and registered professionals is committed to making home ownership accessible and affordable to families and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our homes are designed on tikanga Maori + Kiwi living practice to achieve optimal environmental design outcomes and healthy affordable living solutions for whanau, hapu and papakainga
Vision: Whanau are living in their own homes
Mission (Statement): To be New Zealand’s leading healthy home provider
Activation (Values): Affordability, Environmental Safety, Holistic Solutions, Inclusion, Leading technology, Philanthropic
Gifted to our team by Kaumatua Nau Epiha of Ngapuhi. It reflects the aspirations of the team to chart a new course as Maori did when navigating by the stars in support of whanau as they find their way to a place to call home. Our team of qualified and registered professionals is committed to making home ownership accessible and affordable to families and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our homes are designed on tikanga Maori + Kiwi living practice to achieve optimal environmental design outcomes and healthy affordable living solutions for whanau, hapu and papakainga.
Who is Te WA Consortium and what services do they offer:
Te WA Kainga Ltd | Not for Profit Directors George Clarke and Steve Hutana Registered Architects offering Design and Project Management Services (Nationally)
Nga Whetu o te WA | Not for Profit Directors Paul Wihongi and John Vucijch SIP’s Prefabrication home manufacturing specialist with a prefabrication factory located in Kaikohe Northland.
Kaupapa | Principles Te WA Consortium promotes a holistic model of practice tailored to supply places (homes and spaces) through... Prefabrication manufacturing + Architecture + Construction + Training + Social support = P-A-C-T-S
Te WA Consortium’s approach is uniquely: • Tikanga Maori → • Values Based • Systems Focused → • Design Led • Community Owned → • Multi-regional Economic Development driven Our values are aligned with Tikanga Maori.
Kaitiakitanga | Environmental Responsibility Best practice environmental design in both building design and site layout. This includes use of non-toxic materials that reduce carbon emissions and ongoing energy consumption, waste reduction, with water sensitive and ecological design features and minimizing earthworks.
Whanaungatanga | Families and Communities A whole of life approach to designing houses for families so homes can easily be adapted to different stages of life, and different family groups. This includes flexibility to adapt houses for elderly, papakainga and the needs of children and providing multigenerational and extended family housing typologies within communities that create safe family friendly environments.
Manaakitanga | Improved Quality of Life Our houses are designed for optimal health and well-being, so they are not just warm and dry but also affordable to heat and maintain. Homes are located to provide a connection to the land with space for growing food and interacting with friends and family and can be easily adapted to suit cultural and living preferences.
Kotahitanga | Working in Unison Using our newly developed modular walling system called TRISIPS with our design and construction systems offers highly co-ordinated and streamlined efficient building to ensure quality homes. Utilising tikanga Maori design best practice ensures house designs work with the whenua/land, environmental conditions and character of existing neighbourhoods and is of a cohesive design quality whilst also being suited to whanau needs.
Our team of qualified and registered professionals is committed to making home ownership accessible and affordable to families and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our homes are designed on tikanga Maori + Kiwi living practice to achieve optimal environmental design outcomes and healthy affordable living solutions for whanau, hapu and papakainga
Vision: Whanau are living in their own homes
Mission (Statement): To be New Zealand’s leading healthy home provider
Activation (Values): Affordability, Environmental Safety, Holistic Solutions, Inclusion, Leading technology, Philanthropic