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Architects, a kaupapa Māori architectural practice.
Prior to this, I worked for Te Matapihi he Tirohanga mō te Iwi Trust (the peak body for Māori housing), working with government to inform the development of Māori housing policy and providing support to develop regional Māori housing ‘organisational infrastructure’. It’s a role I have been proud to hold for the past 2 years whilst I completed my architectural studies.
I’ve been fortunate to be involved in some high-level strategic work advocating for Māori design and better housing outcomes for Māori. Now it’s time to learn the important but not-so-sexy technical aspects, like detailing and producing working drawings.
A standout experience during my career has been advocating for the integration of the Te Aranga principles (a set of Māori urban design principles) within Auckland Council policy and processes.
Q. What are your aspirations as an architect?
To be a useful person and to make a positive contribution to our Māori communities through the design of our built environments. Q. Anything else you would like to add? Architecture is challenging but ultimately rewarding.
For more An article on the papakainga at Pehiaweri is on pages 76–78 of this Build.
News
Mandatory guarantees
Certified Builders Association of New Zealand has introduced mandatory building guarantees, a move made ahead of the government’s decision on whether mandatory building guarantees are needed.
‘CERTIFIED BUILDERS isn’t waiting for the outcome of the government’s review of this issue as part of the wider liability framework,’ said Certi ed Builders Chief Executive Grant Florence. ‘We believe mandatory building guarantees are in the best interests of consumers and our members.
Building Act reforms that came into e ect in January 2015 included a requirement for a written contract for residential building work over $30,000. Requirements around disclosure of guarantee products and warranties for defective work were also added. It stopped short of introducing mandatory building guarantees.
‘Under the current system, consumers may not fully understand the guarantee product they are purchasing or engage a builder without a guarantee, resulting in loss of cover.
‘It is important that we provide security for homeowners so that, if work is not completed to the highest standard, they can be con dent that it will be remedied,’ said Grant.
For more Visit www.certi ed.co.nz.
Site Safe funds future health and safety leaders
SITE SAFE has awarded nine recipients with Site Safe Certi cate in Construction Site Safety scholarships. They were selected across four categories and will now complete the certi cate quali cation.
‘There were more than 50 applicants for out scholarship programme, so it was a tough decision to select just a handful,’ says Alison Molloy, Site Safe Chief Executive.
‘Because of this, we will be increasing the number of scholarships available from next year.’
The selected winners demonstrated a commitment to health and safety and have been identi ed as people with the potential to be future leaders of health and safety in the industry.
For more Visit www.sitesafe.org.nz.
$$ value of building work climbs
The value of building work put in place in the December quarter of 2015 was $4.4 billion, comprising $2.8 billion of residential work and $1.6 billion of non-residential work, one-third of it in Auckland.
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