38 | Bringing vision to life in Wairoa Cushla Tangaere Manuel, left, MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, and Katie Nimon, MP. T T from page 36 Hawke’s Bay: Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust: Te Raua REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The trust has worked with several contractors, including Iconiq Construction, PCS Projects, and Platinum Homes, while Quality Roading and Services (QRS), SCL and Toa Civil have completed the civil works. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has provided crucial grant funding to support the project’s affordable- housing goals. Once the homes are completed, the trust works with Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga to manage tenancies in a new regional community housing provider collaboration. Leon says that Te Rauā is intended to support households that don’t qualify for public or social housing and/or the income-related rent subsidy. Eligible families can apply annually for a Te Rauā affordable rental grant, allowing them to pay 80% of the market rent. The wider goal is to help whānau in Te Rauā into permanent housing through various pathways to home ownership. With a number of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes underway, Leon expects they will all be completed by mid-2025. The trust is currently speaking to Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development regarding final funding for Tokotoko o Te Rangi. “Te Rauā is more than just homes; it represents hope and a new beginning for our community,” says Leon. “This development will help whānau build stable lives right here in Wairoa, surrounded by their loved ones.” The housing development forms part of TToTW’s broader strategy focusing on homes and employment. The trust is simultaneously developing significant horticultural projects across 100 hectares, with half dedicated to apple orchards and the remainder planned for diverse crops to provide year-round employment opportunities. Through a partnership with Ohuia Corporation, a Māori corporation, the trust is also developing an additional 30 hectares of orchards. The projects are expected to begin yielding fruit by 2027 and are projected to create 60 jobs. Future plans include expansion into post-harvest operations with the Trust currently investigating opportunities. Platinum Homes Hawkes Bay is proud to be constructing ten new homes for the Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa Trust at the Te Rauā housing development. "I know what this project will deliver to the whanau and greater community. It's a great feel good project," says Henry Botha, licensee of Platinum Homes Hawke’s Bay. The project being undertaken by Platinum Homes Hawke’s Bay comprises eight three-bedroom homes of 104 square metres and two four-bedroom properties of 123 square metres. Each dwelling features one bathroom, a separate carport, and open-plan living spaces. The exterior design incorporates a mix of materials, including brick and panel in various colours to create visual diversity. Environmental considerations have been central to the project's design. "For example we've incorporated Ecodome pods in the foundations, which are made from recycled plastic, producing zero wastage while providing a higher R rating than competitor products,” explains Henry. The project has placed signi icant emphasis on community involvement, particularly through the engagement of local tradespeople. "It's been great having the local trades, some of which whakapapa back to the iwi, deeply involved in the project. It's all about developing local skills and building On the ground at Te Rauā a relationship with the Iwi and trust so we can continue to assist them in the future," says Henry. PlatinumHomes Hawke’s Bay’s involvement began at the design stage, working closely with the trust to ensure the homes wouldmeet both budget constraints and community needs. The result is a collection of warm, comfortable dwellings that people can be proud to call home. Since taking over the Hawke's Bay licence four years ago, Henry and Angela Botha have brought considerable expertise to the business. Henry's 17 years of construction industry experience, combined with Angela's commercial acumen, has positioned the company to tackle signi icant community projects like Te Rauā. Henry says that the Te Rauā project exempli ies Platinum Homes Hawke’s Bay's commitment to its community-focused approach to house building, demonstrating its ability to work sensitively with local organisations and iwi to deliver projects that have lasting positive impacts on the community. Platinum Homes Hawkes Bay o ers a full design and build service and house and land packages, building in Parklands, Te Awa, Mission Hills, Central Hawke's Bay and the surrounding areas. “We are proud locals and love building in this region and delivering homes to happy clients that they can enjoy living in for years to come.”
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