An Ōtāhuhu site previously held three ageing single-bedroom units in poor condition.
Designed by TOA Architects, the development includes two 3-bedroom terrace homes at the front, with two 2-bedroom terraces and a single-storey, fully accessible 1-bedroom unit at the rear.
Significant investment ensures these new homes owned by the Emerge Aotearoa Housing Trust are comfortable and energy efficient to reduce operating costs for both tenants and Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.
Kaumatua Ted Ngataki from Ngāti Tamaoho blessed the properties and named the development Te Rangimārie o te Taiao – a peaceful place.
General Manager of Emerge Housing Trust, Hope Simonsen said “The reason we get involved in this kind of project is to provide really good quality homes for people who need them. Every single one of us here today is here for that very purpose. The more that we do this, the more families will be looked after, feel safe and secure.
Everything starts with a little seed, and it grows. This seed started three years ago when we owned some older units, and we had a vision to create something beautiful. We can’t do this kind of thing without a talented team. Our joy is handing over these homes to our tenancy and property teams, who will find families in need to make these houses a home”
