Our History
Our history goes back to the 17th century under the leadership of Tuperiri where we have continued to hold ahi kaa in Tāmaki Makaurau.
However, Whai Rawa was established in 2013 following the WAI388 Treaty of Waitangi Settlement. Here is a snapshot of our history and milestones.
2024
The name Te Tōangaroa was officially recognised by the New Zealand Geographic Board for the first tangata whenua urban precinct.
2024
Completed construction of 24 new homes on the papa kāinga, Hawaiki, for whānau to purchase. Whānau moved in by December.
2023
Entered a joint venture with Precinct Properties and PAG to purchase two commercial buildings in Te Tōangaroa.
2021
Construction underway for Kāinga Kaumātua
2020
Oneoneroa Stage 1A and B built and moved into
2019
First home in the Oneoneroa development on the North Shore sold.
2018
The Launch of Toi Tupu, a savings scheme created to benefit registered hapū members.
2016
Kāinga Tuatahi completed.
2015
AECOM building purchased for $67 Million
68 Housing NZ homes in Ōrākei purchased and upgraded to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei housing standards.
2014
150-year lease at Wakakura to Ryman Healthcare.
2013
Whai Rawa established in February 2013.
Kainga Tuatahi development plans underway.
Purchase of surplus Navy land on the North Shore.
2011
First rent review and rental payment received for Te Tōangaroa since purchased.
1996
Ex-Railway Land purchased from the Crown. Leased to a developer for 150 years with the first 15 years prepaid to raise capital to purchase the precinct.
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