UIRA (verb)to flash, gleam, (noun)glow
UIRA means to flash like lightening and to glow like a comforting fire throwing light into a dark night. It evokes memories as a child stoking the fire on the shores of KariKari point (Te Tahuna o Rangataua) maintaining the glow so mum, dad and my brothers could find their way back from night floundering. I consider myself a torch bearer and navigator here to help others.
UIRA builds upon my previous successful consultancy, Papakainga Solutions Ltd (2008 - 2019) where I specialised in Papakainga housing enabling over 250 homes on Whenua Maori and Treaty Settlement land for Maori Communities.
UIRA for me, captures concepts of expansion - pushing boundaries, dynamic new ideas and innovation, guidance, care and navigation. I established UIRA Consulting to reflect and represent my personal evolution and brand, my professional growth and experience over the last two decades and allows me to continue the positive transformative work I do for the people and organisations I work.
UIRA expertise for new developments
At UIRA Consulting, I work with you to help realise your land and community development aspirations. My skills and experience span a range of disciplines from Housing Governance to Project management of housing developments and proven experience building housing teams, attaining and maintaining Community Housing Provider status for organisations serious about the provision of quality affordable housing for their communities.
A proven track record
Here's a snapshot of my CV.
I have worked with many Maori Land Trusts, Treaty Settlement entities, local and central Government agencies and NGOS to achieve quality affordable housing for hundreds of whanau throughout the motu.
My work spans Governance Advisory to Project Management and Operational delivery.
Influencing Policy since 2008 - ongoing
Direct advisory and advocacy to local, Regional and central government to better enable Papakainga Housing in planning documents and policy.
Papakainga Solutions Ltd, 2008 - 2019
Owner of Papakainga Solutions Ltd, an advisory and project management service.
With the assistance of local government, the Maori Land Court and Maori land trusts I built over 150 homes on whenua Maori in the WBOP sub region including a great project with Tauwaho Te Ngare on Rangiwaea Island. I secured approximately $15million in funding for the sub region.
CEO of Manawa Community Housing Trust, 2020 – 2025
As CEO of Manawa Community Housing Trust (MCHT) I obtained CHP status for MCHT, established the MCHT housing team and developed a housing portfolio of 96 new homes for Nga Potiki whanau across the housing spectrum - social, affordable and home ownership.
During my four years operationalising housing for Nga Potiki a Tamapahore, I secured just over $22million for their housing projects.
Kainga Ora Trustee, 2019 – 2022 incl.
Kainga Ora Trustee. this was an interesting time of expansion for Kainga Ora, branching into new construction and property development. A large Board with many voices, it was a great learning environment with many esteemed and learned colleagues.
Eke Panuku director, 2019 – 2022 incl.
Eke Panuku Director Auckland City Council. A pleasure to serve on this Board and be a part of the innovative re-generation and activation of urban sites throughout Auckland City alongside Iwi and the Community.
Trustee Mangatawa Papamoa Blocks, 2007 – 2019 incl.
A privilege to serve as a Trustee of Mangatawa Blocks Inc. I was actively involved in diversifying the asset base from Kiwifruit to commercial and property development and was instrumental in bringing the Retirement Village opportunity to Mangatawa. The protagonist for Mangatawa Papakainga consisting of 36 homes and securing in total over $10million in funding and Community Housing Provider status, I am proud of this mahi that now accomodates hundreds of whanau individuals.
National Maori Housing Conferences
I have been attending the National Maori Housing Conferences since 2011. In 2014, I secured Government commitment to support the bi annual National Maori Housing Conference, a game changer since 2014 when hosted by Tauranga Moana.
Ngati Kaahu ki Wairoa CHP status, 2014
Established Ngati Kahu ki Wairoa CHP status.
Chair of National Maori Housing Strategy Committee, 2014
Chair of the Advisory Committee to the late Rt Hon Dame Tariana Turia to develop the first ever national Maori Housing Strategy for New Zealand and delivered in 2013.
Te Matapihi co-founder, 2011 – 2013
Co-founder of Te Matapihi our peak national Maori housing advocacy body.
Trustee Community Housing Aotearoa 2010 - 2016
Served two terms as a trustee to Community Housing Aotearoa. Our national peak housing advocacy body.
Papakainga housing projects
Horaparaikete Trust - 8 homes and whanau marae.
Mangatawa Papamoa Blks - 36 homes in the papakainga and 33acres of whenua Maori set aside by Maori Land Court Order for residential development for shareholders.
Pukekohatu Trust - 3 homes for whanau.
Pirihima Papakainga - 6 homes built, consent and infrastructure for 9.
Ngati Kahu ki Wairoa - 6 Kaumatua and 6 whanau homes built.
Cooper whanau Trust - 4 houses built, consent and infrastructure for 8.
Poonotini Trust - 3 homes built, consent and infrastructure for 10.
Kaiwha Rd Papakainga - secured infrastrcture funding assisting 5 homes built.
Tauwhao Te Ngare Rangiwaea Island - 4 Kaumatua homes and 1 whanau home built, capacity for 18 homes.
Kaitemako F2 - resource consent for 5 homes and share onsite waste water system.
Nga Potiki Papakainga pilot - 6 homes relocated to whenua Maori.
Manawa Community Housing Trust - 96 homes.
Repairs and Maintenance
20 Nga Potiki homes extensively repaired, new roofing, asbestos removal, accessible bathrooms, firecode, healthy drier homes for whanau.
Public Speaking
I enjoy sharing my experiences and have presented at many various housing related gatherings including educational Workshops and Conferences
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Adelaide AHURI
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Darwin APONT
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Freemantle AHURI
2018
Vancouver First Nations Housing Conference — Key Note Speaker.
2013
Vancouver World Indigenous Housing Conference.
2012 – 2019
Te Matapihi and CHA conferences
Papakainga Workshops 2012 - 2018 incl
Designed and delivered educational Papakainga workshops.
UIRAconsulting, providing advice that moves the dial.
Connect
Victoria Carroll
P: 021 123 456
E: victoria@uiraconsulting.co.nz
