This metaphor centers around the wharenui (meeting house), positioning it as the ultimate gatherer and connector of people.
It serves as a symbolic signal that our research journey is set to unite researchers in achieving the collective vision of fostering good homes, places, and communities where people can seamlessly live and work together. This alignment reflects the National Science Challenge principle of purposive collaboration.
The Tāne Whakapiripiri framework stands tall, acknowledging and cherishing the distinctive perspectives of both western science and mātauranga Māori. It creates a space where these diverse world views not only coexist but also inform and enrich each other, leading to outcomes that transcend boundaries. While fostering collaboration and partnership, the framework remains mindful of the need to recognize the unique distinctions between these world views.
The Poutama design serves as our visual anchor, intricately woven into the fabric of BBHTC’s branding. It symbolises our collective ascent towards nurturing better homes and communities, creating a visual harmony across various elements.
Seamlessly integrated into our narrative, the Poutama design becomes a storyteller, illustrating the interconnectedness of mātauranga and information. It crafts a visual narrative of collaboration, progression, and a shared vision of building sustainable, inclusive communities.
As a cultural symbol, the Poutama design reinforces our commitment to inclusivity. It visually represents strength derived from the convergence of diverse knowledge systems, fostering a sense of unity within our collaborative endeavors.
In conclusion, within the Tāne Whakapiripiri and Wharenui framework, the Poutama design stands center stage, illustrating our collaborative journey towards building better homes and communities.
It symbolises strength, progression, and cultural significance, becoming a central element in BBHTC's branding and reinforcing our commitment to unity and holistic development in Aotearoa.
Haere mai – join us on this exciting journey!
“Ngā pou koko,” or “the four pillars,” in Maori culture, symbolise essential elements supporting framework foundations.
These pou represent Kāhui Māori (indigenous stakeholders), ensuring cultural authenticity; Communities of Interest, engaging diverse interests; Governance and Management, establishing structures for integrity; and our Challenge Kairangahau, driving innovation.
Each pou contributes to the framework’s strength, stability, and direction. Embracing these principles, the framework navigates complexities, embraces diversity, and achieves meaningful impact within its context.
“Ngā pou kōkiri” supports housing, built environment and community based research that contributes to the health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
“Te Pou Tuārongo” embodies practical, integrated solutions, ensuring effectiveness and relevance.
“Te Poutokomanawa” signifies a cohesive building sector, functioning harmoniously to meet needs.
“Te Pou Tāhū” represents our vision for a brighter future, driven by innovation and foresight.
Through these pillars, we strive for sustainable progress, fostering wellbeing and prosperity.
“Ngā poupou wāra” embodies our organisation’s core principles.
Te Tīriti o Waitangi: guides BBHTC’s focus on equitable housing access. Partnering with Vision Mātauranga drives innovation. Upholding Te Tiriti principles, we prioritise leadership, unity, equity, and livelihood, fostering culturally diverse communities.
Whānaungatanga: social interaction enabled by the built environment.
Kaitiakitanga: built environments connecting people to the natural environment.
Ūkaipōtanga: identities acknowledged and valued through the built environment.
Wāhi Manaakitanga: health and safety promoted through the built environment.
Whairawa: equitable access to wealth and resources enabled in the built environment.
Te Pae Tata represents our mission to empower whānau and communities while preserving the environment, prioritising mana tangata and sustainable practices.
The BBHTC Challenge aims to influence housing development agencies, fostering connections and ensuring housing supply meets demand while prioritising whānau wellbeing.
Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, BBHTC commits to providing equitable access to quality housing in culturally diverse communities, guided by our Whanonga Pono values. Our goal is to create a stronghold of knowledge, offering solutions for equitable access to quality housing in thriving, culturally diverse communities.
Our initiative, BBHTC, in Aotearoa, is committed to creating welcoming, productive, and protective homes within Kiwi built environments.
We prioritise addressing historical inequities faced by Māori by integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, emphasising mana ōrite (equity), kotahitanga (partnership), and rangatiratanga (leadership). Our goal is to foster inclusive solutions by integrating Pākeha and Māori knowledge systems, thereby cultivating thriving communities that honor cultural diversity and uphold human rights.
Our initiative, guided by the Treaty of Waitangi, aims to revolutionise housing and community development in Aotearoa.
Emphasising values such as mana ōrite, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, and oranga, we integrate Te Ao Māori and Pākeha perspectives to foster innovative solutions.
Through strategic investments and collaboration, we cultivate vibrant, culturally diverse communities. Our approach prioritises co-production and co-learning, ensuring positive transformations and continuous improvement. With a focus on leadership, unity, equity, and livelihood, we lead responsibly, respecting equality and the wellbeing of all.
Our mission is to create sustainable, inclusive environments that honor cultural diversity and benefit future generations.
‘Te marae ātea’ symbolises our communities, including Mana Whēnua and Manuhiri (visitors).
It represents the unity of Tangata Whēnua and Tangata Tīriti (non-indigenous people), embodying inclusivity and partnership within our organisation.
In conclusion, within the Tāne Whakapiripiri and Wharenui framework, the Poutama design stands center stage, illustrating our collaborative journey towards building better homes and communities.
It symbolises strength, progression, and cultural significance, becoming a central element in BBHTC’s branding and reinforcing our commitment to unity and holistic development in Aotearoa.
Haere mai – join us on this exciting journey!
“Ngā pou koko,” or “the four pillars,” in Maori culture, symbolise essential elements supporting framework foundations.
These pou represent Kāhui Māori (indigenous stakeholders), ensuring cultural authenticity; Communities of Interest, engaging diverse interests; Governance and Management, establishing structures for integrity; and our Challenge Kairangahau, driving innovation.
Each pou contributes to the framework’s strength, stability, and direction. Embracing these principles, the framework navigates complexities, embraces diversity, and achieves meaningful impact within its context.
“Ngā pou kōkiri” supports housing, built environment and community based research that contributes to the health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
“Te Pou Tuārongo” embodies practical, integrated solutions, ensuring effectiveness and relevance.
“Te Poutokomanawa” signifies a cohesive building sector, functioning harmoniously to meet needs.
“Te Pou Tāhū” represents our vision for a brighter future, driven by innovation and foresight.
Through these pillars, we strive for sustainable progress, fostering wellbeing and prosperity.
“Ngā poupou wāra” embodies our organisation’s core principles.
Te Tīriti o Waitangi: guides BBHTC’s focus on equitable housing access. Partnering with Vision Mātauranga drives innovation. Upholding Te Tiriti principles, we prioritise leadership, unity, equity, and livelihood, fostering culturally diverse communities.
Whānaungatanga: social interaction enabled by the built environment.
Kaitiakitanga: built environments connecting people to the natural environment.
Ūkaipōtanga: identities acknowledged and valued through the built environment.
Wāhi Manaakitanga: health and safety promoted through the built environment.
Whairawa: equitable access to wealth and resources enabled in the built environment.
Te Pae Tata represents our mission to empower whānau and communities while preserving the environment, prioritising mana tangata and sustainable practices.
Te MoemoeāThe BBHTC Challenge aims to influence housing development agencies, fostering connections and ensuring housing supply meets demand while prioritising whānau wellbeing.
Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, BBHTC commits to providing equitable access to quality housing in culturally diverse communities, guided by our Whanonga Pono values. Our goal is to create a stronghold of knowledge, offering solutions for equitable access to quality housing in thriving, culturally diverse communities.
Our initiative, BBHTC, in Aotearoa, is committed to creating welcoming, productive, and protective homes within Kiwi built environments.
We prioritise addressing historical inequities faced by Māori by integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, emphasising mana ōrite (equity), kotahitanga (partnership), and rangatiratanga (leadership). Our goal is to foster inclusive solutions by integrating Pākeha and Māori knowledge systems, thereby cultivating thriving communities that honor cultural diversity and uphold human rights.
Our initiative, guided by the Treaty of Waitangi, aims to revolutionise housing and community development in Aotearoa.
Emphasising values such as mana ōrite, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, and oranga, we integrate Te Ao Māori and Pākeha perspectives to foster innovative solutions.
Through strategic investments and collaboration, we cultivate vibrant, culturally diverse communities. Our approach prioritises co-production and co-learning, ensuring positive transformations and continuous improvement. With a focus on leadership, unity, equity, and livelihood, we lead responsibly, respecting equality and the wellbeing of all.
Our mission is to create sustainable, inclusive environments that honor cultural diversity and benefit future generations.
‘Te marae ātea’ symbolises our communities, including Mana Whēnua and Manuhiri (visitors).
It represents the unity of Tangata Whēnua and Tangata Tīriti (non-indigenous people), embodying inclusivity and partnership within our organisation.
Rawiri is an experienced Senior Executive and Director, having held senior roles in Local Government and Crown Agencies. Rawiri is currently employed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira as Pou Toa Matarau (Strategic Partnerships, Environment and Culture) based in Porirua. He is an experienced Hearing Commissioner having served on a number of consent hearings, plan reviews and fast track consents. Rawiri has worked alongside Kainga Ora in the Eastern Porirua development.
Along with his wife Linda, Rawiri has also worked with a number of iwi developing strategic plans and government procurement applications. Rawiri brings a wealth of experience to his role within the Science Challenge
Andrew held several senior roles in Europe before relocating to New Zealand in 1994.
He joined Fletcher Challenge in 1995 and became Chief Executive of the Building Products and Steel Group in 2001. He joined the Rank Group in 2006 where he was involved in the acquisition and management of the Evergreen Packaging businesses in the USA, as well as managing the Carter Holt Harvey Pulp, Paper and Packaging assets in New Zealand.
Andrew is currently Chair of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Acceleration Committee, a Director of the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association and Chair of its Auckland Branch, and a member of the Advisory Boards of Dempsey Wood Civil Ltd as well as Avertana Ltd.
Hope has nearly 20 years’ experience in affordable and social housing, including community housing, private property, and central government. She is currently Emerge Aotearoa’s national housing manager. Emerge Aotearoa provides emergency housing and support services and long-term social housing for whānau and individuals from Whangarei to Christchurch.
Ms Simonsen is also the chair of the Auckland Community Housing Provider Network – a network of 21 housing providers in Tāmaki Makaurau. She was previously chair of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust for six years.
Ruth has played several significant roles within the building sector, most recently in the BRANZ Research Strategy Group as the Construction Systems Working Group Project Manager.
She was also Executive Officer for the Independent Research Association of New Zealand as well as being one of the BRANZ representatives on the IRANZ committee.
Lena has worked as a Planner since 1999, primarily working with local government, iwi authorities, and community organisations. She is a Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland. Her specialist teaching, supervisory, and research interests include:
Lena’s research contributes to the broader discipline of indigenous planning and her PhD study is focused on the pursuit of Tino Rangatiratanga in the 21st Century.
Murray, originally from Motueka, is a former NIWA Chief Scientist. His research career included work in the UK, Germany, US, Canada and Antarctica. Murray has skills in governance, environmental research, and science management.
As part of his role in NIWA, he was involved in setting up and overseeing multi-agency collaborations including the Natural Hazards Platform, The NZ Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, and the National e-Science Infrastructure.
Murray has also chaired the BRANZ Levy Allocation Advisory Group. He currently lives in Tasman and is Deputy Chair of the Nelson Marlborough Department of Conservation Board and a Trustee of the Tasman Environmental Trust.
Rihi comes to the Challenge from the Ngā Wai ā te Tui Māori and Indigenous Research Centre, Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka – Unitec.
Rihi’s research ideas and knowledge are committed to developing and empowering whānau to grow whānau agency and capability skills.
Gena is the technical lead for the Iwi Leaders Group for Housing of the National Iwi Chairs Forum working with and for iwi on housing issues, promoting active treaty partnership with Crown agencies, and influencing appropriate policy across the sector.
Gena also leads iwi environmental management for large infrastructure projects which have successfully implemented a treaty partnership in a public private partnership (PPP). She is involved in a range of innovative boards and advisory groups including the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.
Hope is an experienced Māori leader with extensive governance experience and a background in public health research, including wider housing and community issues. She is a ministerial appointment on the National Ethics Advisory Committee and president of Ikaroa Region Māori Women’s Welfare League.
Dr Tupara is also a former chair of Te Rūnanga o Turanganui a Kiwa and Ngāi Tāmanuhiri Iwi Trust, and was an iwi chair on the Whānau Ora Partnership Group. The Whānau Ora Partnership Group, made up of equal numbers of iwi chairs and government ministers, provides strategic leadership for Whānau Ora including the Whānau Ora Outcomes Framework.
