In 2016 Kauri was engaged by Mahitahi Kainga Trust to develop a Social Housing project, a project inspired the traditional Papakainga living model and to promote wellbeing. Kauri helped Mahitahi budget for undertaking the project, recommended consultants and suppliers for appointment and assisted Mahithai through the Design Process.
We worked with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to secure an IRRS housing supply contract and with ASB Bank for debt funding. We assisted Mahitahi Kainga Trust in applying for and becoming a Community Housing Provider via the Community Housing Regulatory Authority. Kauri worked with Mahitahi for 4 years including the construction stage, the build was completed on time and on budget in April 2021.
Project Highlights:
- Type of Project – Social Housing
- Completion date – April 2021
- Build Duration – 20 Months starting August 2019 inc. Covid delays
- Number of Units – 41 self-contained 1 bedroom units and a communal Manaaki building
- Project Cost – $19 Million
Who we worked with: TOA Architects, LEP Construction, Stellar Projects, 22 Degrees, Jones Lang La Selle, Calibre Consulting Limited, Bentley & Co.