Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

Tōia mai ki Te Tōangaroa! We’re excited to welcome WOTSO FlexSpace to AECOM House at Te Tōangaroa! Our partnership brings a brand-new flexible workspace to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s vibrant eastern city centre. WOTSO’s innovative approach to flexible workspaces aligns perfectly with our vision for Te Tōangaroa, creating a central hub for businesses of all sizes. Scheduled to open in May, this space will feature modern office suites, co-working areas, and amenities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gdS6S-Pf

Reihana has been with Whai Rawa since 2022 and was recently promoted to Assistant Residential Asset Manager. Reihana was part of the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei contingent in Barcelona for the America’s Cup where our waka Te Kawau led Emirates Team NZ out on race days. Before he headed off, we sat down for a kōrero about his mahi, the trip to Barcelona and what it’s like being raised in Tāmaki.

We’re incredibly proud to share the progress on one of our biggest projects – our newest papa kāinga development in Ōrākei. What was once grass is now 24 whānau homes, nearly complete and ready for our families to move in by Christmas. This journey has been a testament to what we can achieve through strong partnerships and commercial success, allowing us to deliver outcomes that truly matter for our whānau. Check out our latest video to see how these homes have come together – a space for our whānau to live, thrive, and grow. #WhānauFirst #PapaKāinga #Community #Partnerships #Construction

We are looking for an experienced Property Manager to join our team working on Te Tōangaroa, the first tangata whenua urban precinct. The ideal candidate would have three years of project management skills and a solid understanding of valuation and property law. They will manage key commercial properties, oversee CapEx projects, and collaborate with external stakeholders, ensuring the smooth execution of masterplan and place-making initiatives. A commitment to the culture and values of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is essential. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please visit https://lnkd.in/gaa3Y-qi for more information.

This month, we had the wonderful opportunity to catch up with our Residential Property Assistant, Rahera Hotu. Rahera is an inspirational woman, with strong aspirations for her little ones and her own future. She expresses her commitment to her mahi and how she balances it with life, while continuing to stay motivated. Read her full kōrero here: https://lnkd.in/d3TaPdGi

It's exciting times for our whānau who are preparing to move into their new whare at our Ōrākei papa kāinga by the end of the year. We were able to speak with Waimarie and Atakura about their goals for their future and how this development had impacted their lives. 

We recently had a kōrero with Gabriel Du Toit, the new Finance Manager of Whai Rawa. He explains how he manages the complexities of this business’ finances, through the added value of his past career experiences.  Below, Gabriel shares more on how he is settling into his role and how meaningful the cultural integration at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei with his own indigenous South African heritage has been. Read more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gqTkH7WW

The Taku Taunga scholarship awards $10,000 to one individual and aims to encourage students from the iwi to pursue a property or business-related tertiary qualification. We checked in with Angel Butler, the first scholarship recipient, who explains how these funds helped her pay for her third year of a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland: “The scholarship has helped me achieve this. It gave me financial stability, which meant I could dedicate all my time to my studies.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRbx-bF5

One of our key projects this year has been Hawaiki. More than just a housing development, we’re building 24 homes and providing the ability for our whānau like Santana, who was raised in Ōrākei, to purchase a whare and move back to the papa kāinga. Santana and her partner Ty share more about their journey in the video below.

📣 We are pleased to welcome the New Zealand Customs Service as the newest tenant in our building, AECOM House, located in Te Tōangaroa. Entering a partnership with New Zealand Customs Service demonstrates the quality of our flagship building and adds to the momentum we are creating in elevating Te Tōangaroa as a vibrant destination for professionals, residents, and investors. We are excited to welcome 300 approx. kaimahi from New Zealand Customs Service who will join our Te Tōangaroa community in early 2025. Nau mai ki Te Tōangaroa! #commercialproperty #property #aucklandcitycentre #tetoangaroa