Te Whare Āhuru is a Ngāti Rangi community-led housing initiative supporting the wellbeing of whānau as a collective through a whānau ora approach.

Established in 2015 under Ngāti Rangi Trust and the wider Ruapehu Whānau Transformation framework, our mission is simple: to ensure whānau within the Ngāti Rangi rohe have access to healthy, warm, and safe homes.

Housing is the foundation for strong, thriving whānau. We are committed to creating safe, warm homes and supporting whānau to achieve their housing aspirations.

Our mahi is guided by He Pā Tū He Pā Ora housing rautaki (2023) and continues to be shaped by the voices of our people.

Current Services

• Energy workshops: Helping whānau manage energy costs and improve home efficiency.
• Financial literacy courses: Building financial skills to support long-term housing goals.
• Networking with services: Connecting whānau to local and national services for wider wellbeing support.

Future Aspirations

• Pathways to homeownership: Guiding whānau toward owning a home.
• Targeted workshops: Delivering workshops based on the needs identified by uri.
• Papakāinga development: Supporting whānau to build on whenua and create intergenerational communities.
• Connecting beyond the rohe: Strengthening relationships with uri living outside the Ngāti Rangi rohe.

Highlights & Achievements

• 2023–2025: Critical repairs – Supported 10 whānau with urgent repairs to make their homes safer, warmer, and healthier.
• 2024: Orōnaki Kāinga – Four iwi-owned affordable rentals were completed, providing secure, stable, and healthy homes for whānau.
• 2025–2026: Expansion planning – Planning and development underway for additional iwi-owned rentals, further expanding safe and affordable housing options within the Ngāti Rangi rohe.

Soon, we will launch the Te Whare Āhuru Whare & Whenua Aspirations Survey, giving uri the opportunity to share their housing aspirations and help guide the future of our services.