Leading the way for affordable housing in Wairoa
Tātau Tātau is making great strides in its Te Rauā residential development, with the first homes officially ready for move-in in February. Following a blessing and karakia on 16 December, a plaque was unveiled by Cushla Tangaere Manuel, MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, and Katie Nimon, MP for Napier, marking a major milestone for our commitment to affordable housing in the region.
Walter Wilson, one of the original Crown treaty negotiators, will one the first resident to move into Te Rauā, bringing to life a vision he helped shape during pre-settlement discussions.
The Te Rauā project is a key initiative aimed at providing affordable homes for whānau in Wairoa, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. With 43 homes planned, the development offers affordable rental options, with eligible whānau able to apply for a Te Rauā Affordable Rental Grant, paying only 80% of market rent.
The development has been designed to meet the needs of the local community, with 30 larger whānau homes and 13 kaumātua-sized dwellings. At the heart of the development will be Tokotoko o Te Rangi, a supported living complex for kaumātua, ensuring they remain connected to their whānau and community. The development’s timing is particularly crucial as Wairoa currently lacks retirement facilities following the closure of the Glengarry facility due to North Clyde flooding in 2023.
The Trust is working with key partners, including Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga for tenancy management, and contractors like Iconiq Construction, PCS Projects, and Platinum Homes, while Quality Roading and Services (QRS), SCL, and Toa Civil have completed the civil works. This collaborative effort is supported by funding from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
With several two, three, and four-bedroom homes currently under construction, the development is on track to be fully completed by mid-2025. The Trust is also in discussions with Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development regarding final funding for the Tokotoko o Te Rangi supported living complex.
Register your interest
Whānau interested in a home in Te Rauā can register via eoiterauaa@ttotw.iwi.nz.
