16 | Providing homes and changing lives Te Āhuru Mōwai remains committed to building high-quality, community-enhancing homes. T T from page 14 Te Āhuru Mōwai “We see our role as contributing to our communities, and we want people to feel proud to live in these homes.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT All Te Āhuru Mōwai homes now meet the Government’s Healthy Homes standards, and the organisation has just been named by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development (MHUD) as one of five key delivery partners for hundreds of new state homes over the next few years. In the next 24 months, the team plans to build 125 new homes, with projects underway in Elsdon, Titahi Bay, and Paekākāriki. “We’re growing our development capability,” James says. “We recently opened 12 new homes in Elsdon, and have 17 more coming in Titahi Bay. We’ll soon start on 10 new affordable rentals in Paekākāriki.” Last year, Te Āhuru Mōwai purchased Porirua City Council’s last remaining 26 social housing units and brought them up to modern Healthy Homes standards. Upgrades remain an ongoing challenge, with many existing homes built in the 1940s to 1960s requiring significant investment. The bulk of the mahi is done by local trades, including a strong cohort of quality Ngāti Toa trades. Despite the rising costs of construction in New Zealand, Te Āhuru Mōwai remains committed to building high-quality, community-enhancing homes. “We’re not interested in building boxes five storeys high,” James says. “Our homes need to be warm, dry, safe, functional, and also beautiful. We see our role as contributing to our communities, and we want people to feel proud to live in these homes.” Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. Page 8 Waikato farmers Dean & Ang Finnerty have expanded their dairy cow operation into a successful goat milking enterprise as well PAGE 10 Turning challenge into opportunity AUTUMN 2022 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Volume 6 | Issue 3 | July 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Making waves Back on track New Zealand hydrofoil maker Armstrong is generating interest around the world with its high performance products. Work on the ambitious NZCIS facility in Upper Hutt is progressing well after Covid disruptions. PAGE 70 PAGE 10 Healthy delivery A new elective surgery facility in Hastings will provide a big boost to the region’s operating capacity. PAGE 52 Volume 6 | Issue 5 | December 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Cheers Boys! YoungWellington irm3Māori Boys is creating a buzz with it’s ground-breakingWai Manuka natural beverage. PAGE 45 Passion and pride New Plymouth’s Energyworks has forged a strong reputation in 50 years of business. PAGE 64 Seaview upgrade CentrePort’s SeaviewWharf facility is set for a major upgrade to bring it up to international standards. PAGE 14 businesscentral Each edition priority delivered to your door. i i i i li . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . . . 03 983 5525 Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, pro iling their success. i ; i i i i - ll i , ili i . With a tenant satisfaction rating of 88% from a recent survey of more than 300 whānau, Te Āhuru Mōwai is clearly delivering on its vision: to provide a sheltering haven where whānau are nurtured and supported. That commitment was recently acknowledged with the organisation named as a finalist in the Supporting Gold category at the 2025 Wellington Gold Awards – recognition James says belongs to the whole team. “At the end of the day, seeing a family move into a home that might change their life is what really matters.” Commercial | Residential | Civil Proudly supporting Te Ahuru Mowai 14 Victoria Street, Petone, Wellington | 021 428 034 | www.duncan-commercial-construction.co.nz
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