Taupō District Council partnered with developers and Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust to deliver Oroko Rise, an innovative affordable housing project. Combining private expertise, iwi leadership, and council planning, it increases supply without ratepayer subsidy. Launched in 2025 with strong demand, it provides a scalable model showing how collaboration can deliver sustainable, community-focused housing solutions.
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Taupō District Council
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Excellence in Māori-Council Partnerships - Te Tohu Waka Hourua (the Double Canoe)
Te Rere o Ōmanawa – Ōmanawa Falls
Tauranga City Council
Te Rere o Ōmanawa – Ōmanawa Falls is a $9 million project which has featured a unique level of co-design and collaboration between the project partners. The physical aspects of
Award Year: 2024
Excellence in Environmental Leadership
Te Ara Awataha
Auckland Council
Entry credits: Panuku Auckland Development Te Ara Awataha is the name gifted by Mana Whenua for a 1.5km green corridor project that will link Northcote’s existing parks, town centre, schools
Award Year: 2021
Excellence in Māori-Council Partnerships - Te Tohu Waka Hourua (the Double Canoe)
He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa
Taupō District Council
In a historic moment for Aotearoa, Taupō District Council and Ngāti Tūwharetoa have further strengthened their partnership and connection by coming together in one purpose-built whare ‘He Whare Hono ō
Award Year: 2025
