TE KIRIKIRI
Te Kūiti Housing Project
Te Kirikiri is a 40-home affordable rental housing project located between Mangarino Street and Esplanade in Te Kūiti.
The development will be situated on a 3.4-hectare acquired by Te Nehenehenui from Waitomo District Council With funding support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This project is set to transform under-utilised whenua (land) into a community hub for our people.
The name ‘Te Kirikiri’ has been gifted by local hapū, Ngāti Rōrā, and carries the original name of the whenua, recognising the connection and history of those who once lived in the area.
The 5-year Punga phase of Te Kawau Rukuroa includes a key focus of supporting 200 Maniapoto whānau to access safe, secure, quality homes, of which an affordable rental housing scheme is crucial to supporting whānau into housing in an affordable manner.
The development itself will include a variation of housing options including:
- 20 accessible two-bedroom homes
- 8 three-bedroom homes
- 12 four-bedroom homes
The range of homes will be designed to meet the diverse needs of whānau, from kaumātua to young families. This project enables immediate housing needs to be addressed while building long-term capability for housing delivery across the rohe.
We aim for construction to commence in 2026, with the intention of homes being ready for whānau to move in from July 2027.
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The development will generate local employment opportunities and support locally based businesses and suppliers, contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of the rohe.
Housing development plan:
Public media release
Partnership acknowledged
Contractor awarded
Site handover
Builders onsite
Build complete
Homes occupied
