Te Āhuru Mōwai - Homes for Whānau

19/06/2026

⚠️💨 STRONG WIND WARNING - PORIRUA💨

Morena whānau, take extra care as strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the region this weekend.

Please take a few moments to prepare your home and keep your whānau safe:

🏡 Secure any loose outdoor items, including trampolines, outdoor furniture, umbrellas, rubbish and recycling bins, and anything that could become airborne in strong winds.

🚗 Take extra care if you’re travelling, especially in exposed areas where driving conditions may be hazardous.

💧 Keep drains and gutters clear where possible to help reduce the risk of surface flooding.

🔥 Stay warm, check in on kaumātua, neighbours, and anyone who may need extra support.

🔧 If you experience any maintenance issues at your home, please contact us on 0508 832 487.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and continue to monitor weather updates throughout the weekend.

Ngā mihi 💙

19/06/2026

🏠🔨 Beach Road Roof Shout – Another Milestone Reached!

Today we celebrated an exciting milestone at our Beach Road development with a roof shout alongside our contractors, trades, partners and kaimahi.

This development will deliver 10 new discounted rental homes, providing warm, dry and safe homes for whānau in the community.

What makes these homes unique is that they are discounted rentals, meaning eligible whānau will pay only 80% of the market rent, making housing more accessible and allowing whānau to put more towards the things that matter most.

The development will include:
🏡 2 accessible one-bedroom homes
🏡 4 two-bedroom homes
🏡 4 three-bedroom homes

A huge thank you to Stackhouse & Firth, our contractors, trades, project partners and everyone involved in bringing this project to life. Your hard mahi is helping turn a vision into reality.
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Paekākāriki Housing Trust Kāpiti Coast District Council

16/06/2026

🏡 Today we celebrated the opening of 10 new social homes in Tuki Street, Titahi Bay.

The homes were officially blessed by Ngāti Toa kaumātua Dr Taku Parai of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, acknowledging the significance of the whenua and the whānau who will, from this week, call the new development home.

We were honoured to celebrate alongside Hon Tama Potaka, Mayor Anita Baker, Ngāti Toa leaders, project partners, and members of our community.

This is the second project delivered as part of Te Āhuru Mōwai's Strategic Partnership with Government, which will see 125 new homes delivered across 13 locations throughout Tawa, Porirua and Paekākāriki by June 2027.

A special highlight of the day was welcoming some of the new tenant whānau, who were invited to celebrate the milestone and view their homes in person for the first time.

As our Chief Executive James Te Puni said:

"Today is about more than just houses. It is about creating homes for whānau and tamariki in need and ensuring that the benefits of development stay within our own communities."

A huge thank you to Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Switched On Building Solutions, Ngāti Toa Trades, local subcontractors, and all of our project partners who helped bring these homes to life.

Ko Te Āhuru Mōwai, he kāinga mahana, haumaru hoki, kia tupu orapai te whānau.

From left to right: Francis Freemantle (Te Āhuru Mōwai Chair), Mayor Anita Baker, Hon Tama Potaka, Helmut Modlik (CEO - Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira), Dr Taku Parai (Ngāti Toa Rangatira) and James Te Puni (CEO - Te Āhuru Mōwai)

10/06/2026

📣 REMINDER – HAVE YOUR SAY & BE IN TO WIN! 🎉

Kia ora e te whānau,

Just a friendly reminder that our Tenant Satisfaction Survey is still open, and we’d love to hear from you!

Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. It helps shape the services we provide, the programmes we run, and the support we offer to whānau across our communities.

As a thank you for taking part, everyone who completes the survey will go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $200 Prezzy Cards! 💳✨

You can complete the survey in a few easy ways:

👉 Complete it online using the survey link https://form.jotform.com/260188505708865
📞 Call us on 0508 832 487 (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
📬 Fill out the paper copy delivered to your mailbox and return it using the freepost envelope

Your whakaaro matters, and every response helps us continue improving our services for whānau.

Ngā mihi 💙
Te Āhuru Mōwai

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/06/2026

🌬️ Strong Winds Across the Wellington Region 🌬️

Kia ora e te whānau,

Strong winds are forecast across the Wellington region today. Please take a few simple steps to keep yourself, your whānau, and your property safe.

✅ Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, bins, and any loose items around your home
✅ Bring washing, toys, and lightweight items indoors where possible
✅ Take extra care when driving, especially on exposed roads and when crossing bridges
✅ Watch for fallen trees, branches, power lines, and debris
✅ Keep tamariki and pets away from areas where loose objects could become airborne
✅ Charge your phone and have a torch handy in case of power outages

If you see any fallen power lines, stay well clear and report them immediately to your electricity network provider.

Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another. 💙

If you have maintenance issues, please contact us on 0508 832 487.

08/06/2026

🎭✨ Tamariki Day at Capital E – Registrations Still Open! ✨🎭

Join us on Thursday 16 July 2026 for an exciting day out at Capital E! Located in the heart of Wellington, Capital E is one of New Zealand’s leading creative spaces for tamariki, offering hands-on experiences that inspire imagination, creativity, and learning through play.

This event is open to tamariki aged 6–13 years and promises a fun-filled day packed with activities, exploration, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

📅 Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
👧🧒 Ages: 6–13 years
🚌 Transport: Bus to and from the venue provided
🍽️ Lunch: Provided for all attendees
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend

With school holidays in full swing, this is a fantastic opportunity for tamariki to get creative, have fun, and enjoy a memorable day out together.

🧥 Please dress warmly and wear comfortable clothing suitable for a winter day in Wellington.

📞 To register, give us a call on 0508 832 487 Monday–Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

💻 Or register online here: https://form.jotform.com/261117728368867

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register your tamariki today!

Tamariki Day is for Te Āhuru Mōwai tenant whānau only!

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

05/06/2026

This week, Aotearoa celebrated Samoan Language Week. 🇼🇸

The official theme for 2026 was "E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u" (From the high mountains are the blessings of the village). The theme highlights the importance of provision, wellbeing, and supporting one another so that our communities can thrive.

Celebrating language is about more than words. Language carries culture, history, identity, values, and stories passed down through generations. By recognising and celebrating the many languages spoken throughout Aotearoa, we help strengthen connections, honour cultural heritage, and create a greater sense of belonging for everyone in our communities.

Here at Te Āhuru Mōwai, we also took the opportunity to celebrate Samoan Language Week in the office, spending time learning, sharing, and acknowledging the richness of Samoan culture and language with our kaimahi.

As Samoan Language Week comes to a close, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of our Samoan whānau, friends, neighbours, and communities.

Ia manuia le fa'ai'uga o le vaiaso ma ia saogalemu tagata uma.
(Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend.)

❤️💙🤍

02/06/2026

🏠 Roof Shout Milestone Reached at Dimock & Ōwhiti 🏠

Last Thursday, we hosted our tradies at a Roof Shout at our Dimock & Ōwhiti development in Titahi Bay.

The Roof Shout marks the halfway point in the construction of 12 new warm, dry homes for whānau. It was an opportunity to shout lunch and thank everyone involved in building these new homes.

A special thank you to our main contractor, Duncan Construction, along with all subcontractors, suppliers, and partners who are doing the mahi.

We look forward to completing the homes and welcoming whānau before Christmas.

12/05/2026

Te Āhuru Mōwai is on track for a June launch for 10 new homes in Tuki street, Titahi Bay.

Switched On Building Solutions (SOB), as the main contractor, is leading the construction of these beautiful homes.

Te Āhuru Mōwai is the largest Māori-owned Community Housing Provider in the country providing homes for almost 1000 whānau. The organisation is owned by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, while Ngāti Toa also has a majority shareholding in Switched On Building Solutions.

“The mahi completed to date reflects strong collaboration between Te Āhuru Mōwai, Switched On, MHUD and all the local partners involved” says Te Āhuru Mōwai’s CEO James Te Puni. A key feature of the project is the large number of local trades involved, including a number of quality Ngāti Toa trades.

One of the many Ngāti Toa trades on site is Kewa McMillan-Parata, owner of Ka Pai Plumbing. Kewa is an iwi tradesman, leading a team delivering trusted, high-quality plumbing services across Porirua and the wider Wellington region.

Kā te Rama Switched On Group Ka Pai Plumbing Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Porirua City Council

From left to right: Tiki (Ka Pai Plumbing), Evelyn (SOB), Bronson (Ka Pai Plumbing), Nic (SOB), Whatarangi (Te Āhuru Mōwai), Takeshi (Te Āhuru Mōwai) and Paul (Te Āhuru Mōwai)

26/04/2026

Kia ora whānau,

Reminder: we are closed today in observance of Anzac Day.

We will reopen with normal hours tomorrow 9.00am.

If you have any urgent maintenance issues, please call 0508 832 487 — our after-hours call care team are available 24/7.

Alternatively, you can email [email protected]
and we’ll get back to you when we reopen.

Ngā mihi 🌺