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My passion is thoughtful bespoke asset development for whanau, hapu and Iwi that promotes your aspirations and benefits your communities.

Papakainga and Property Development

Turning Vision into Reality

As an experienced Papakainga Developer and Property Development Manager, I work with many organisations committed to positive transformation of whenua Maori and Treaty Settlement Land for residential and commercial development. I assist clients from concept to delivery. This includes understanding your aspirations, priorities, limitations, negotiating funding and finance, whanau engagement to understand their needs and help communicate your vision with your people. I ensure projects honour tikanga while meeting regulatory requirements, are well-coordinated and fit for purpose. Every project is managed with care, efficiency, and a focus on achieving outcomes on time and on budget.

Mangatawa Papakainga - Kaumatua Housing 2010

As a Trustee of Mangatawa Papamoa Blks from 2006 to 2019, a passion project for me was to build bespoke housing for our Kaumatua. Kaumatua were involved in the site design and design of the homes.Read more

Build to Rent - Quality affordable rental housing - Nga Potiki - Treaty Settlement Papakainga

Six three bedroom townhouses completed and located in Manawa subdivision, Papamoa. Part of the Nga Potiki Housing strategy. These homes are rented to Nga Potiki community at less than 80% of theRead more

Build to Rent Quality affordable rental housing - Nga Potiki - Treaty Settlement Papakainga

Four three bedroom and four two bedroom townhouses built for Nga Potiki whanau. Strategically situated near open greenbelt and walkways to the beach to balance density and enhance amenity to theRead more

Papakainga relocatable homes

In partnership with Kainga Ora we tested a pilot to relocate Kainga Ora houses (tagged for decommission) for Papakainga on Maori land . These are homes that were still functioning as rental homesRead more

Build to Rent Quality affordable rental housing - Nga Potiki - Treaty settlement land

The last instalment of 30 Build to Rent homes for Nga Potiki - Papamoa. These three bedroom homes provide affordable rental housing in a subdivision designed and built by the Iwi, levers local amenitRead more

Long Term Lease Home Ownership - Nga Potiki - Treaty settlement land

Twenty whanau supported into long term lease home ownership. Developed this model in 2022. A game changer for whanau using perpetual life time leases, removing the prohibitive cost of land whileRead more

Governance

"If you're running in the wrong direction, speed doesnt matter"

As an experienced and certified Director and Governor I serve on and work closely with Governance boards to develop bespoke housing, community and land development strategies. I help housing leadership teams design operational infrastructure, policies and practices to deliver on strategy and legal compliance. I encourage creativity and diversification balanced by sustainability, and community well-being.

I am passionate about strategy and identifying the appropriate levers and relationships to drive innovative and positive change.

Why it matters...

Access to adequate housing is a basic human right. The provision of safe, suitable, secure, affordable housing for whanau improves physical and mental health and provides a stable base that isRead more

Funding and Finance Strategies

Finding resources

Securing the right funding and finance model is crucial to delivering successful projects. I can help you access and manage the resources needed to achieve your objectives. I like pushing the boundaries and enjoy negotiating bespoke finance models for construction projects and mortgage products. My focus is on practical, affordable, sustainable approaches that align with your project goals and long-term growth.

First Iwi shared equity scheme - Westpac Bank and Nga Potiki

Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Treaty Settlement Trust in partnership with Westpac Bank launched the first Iwi shared equity housing scheme in 2018 with 10 Nga Potiki whanau building their first homes inRead more

Papakainga housing and community developments

"Ma te huru huru ka rere te manu"

"Many hands can enable" this is a key ingredient to the success of Papakainga housing. Early engagement with leadership, whanau and community impacted by your development is a great start. bring the people along with you for a well supported, well planned Papakainga experience. The process is deceivingly simple but the method requires a fair amount of skilled navigation to progress at pace. Obtaining early 'buy in' and support early makes a big positive difference. You will encounter challenges throughout your development. That's where I come in. I am very experienced in navigating the challenges that arise throughout the Papakainga development process.

Papakainga housing developments remain the most cost effective way for Maori and their whanau to be well housed.

Pirihima Papakainga

"Peace and serenity" that's what Kaumatua told me they wanted for their housing at Pirihima Papakainga and I think we nailed it! Nestled below Kopukairoa maunga and behind Tahuwhakatiki Marae,Read more

Structure

Get it right.

Obtaining advice to determine the best structure to build and or own your housing portfolio is critical. Tax efficiency, mitigating legal and regulatory risk, is determined by your legal and operational structures, policies and practices. UIRA consulting can help.