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Pōwhiri — Parihaka Papakāinga, Taranaki
Mō Mātou — About Us
A Collaboration Built on Mana
Ngā Waka Whiria ki Taranaki is a Charitable Trust and collective of Māori construction businesses working together across Taranaki. With deep roots in our rohe, we are committed to strengthening Māori enterprise and creating intergenerational impact for whānau.
- A collective of approximately 50 Māori-owned businesses
- Guided by tikanga and Te Ao Māori values
- Focused on meaningful partnerships and collaboration
- Supporting Māori enterprise success across the construction sector
- Proudly involved in papakāinga and infrastructure projects throughout Taranaki, including Ngāti Mutunga and Parihaka
“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu”
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly
Strategic pou
Our 3 Strategic Pou
Our three strategic pou reflect our commitment to strengthening Māori capability, supporting rangatahi, and growing our people through Te Ao Māori values.
01
Whakapakari
Strengthen the capability and capacity of our construction pakihi
03
Whakawhanake
Develop our kaimahi through Te Ao Māori values
02
Whakatipu
Build partnerships and nurture rangatahi Māori into meaningful work experience
Our Kaupapa
What Binds Us Together
Like the lashings of a waka, our values are what hold us together through every challenge, every project, every sea.
01
Kotahitanga
We move as one. Our strength comes from shared purpose — every tradesman lifts the mana of all.
03
Kaitiakitanga
We care for the land and communities we build in. Sustainable practice and local pride guide everything we do.
02
Whanaungatanga
Our relationships — with clients, each other, and community — are built on trust. We invest in people, not just projects.
Ō Mātou Tāngata — Our People
The Collaboration
Skilled tradesmen, united by kaupapa. Gathered here at our pōwhiri welcoming us to Parihaka.
A place of deep significance to our rohe and our people.
The collaboration
Pōwhiri — Parihaka Papakāinga, Taranaki
Upcoming event
Tender Writing Course – 5th August 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for you all. Tenders are one of the most powerful pathways to growing your business — but they can be complex, costly, and frustratingly unpredictable. Sound familiar?
We’re inviting you to join a two-hour workshop led by bid specialist Ken Grace from the Department of Writing, who will share exactly what separates the winners from those who miss out. This is a special promotion for our members and NWW Charitable Trust is offering to cover the cost of each participant in this program.
Ā Mātou Mahi — Our Work
On the Ground, Every Day
Active Jobsite
New Plymouth — Residential Build
Site Establishment
Taranaki Region
Site Establishment
Taranaki Region
Whakapā Mai — Contact
Let’s Start the Kōrero
Find Us
Ready when you are
Whether you’re planning a new build, a papakāinga development, or need specialist trades — get in touch. We respond within one business day.
Region
Taranaki — New Plymouth & surrounds
Website
nww.org.nz
Māori & Iwi Projects
We have a particular commitment to papakāinga housing, Māori-led development, and iwi infrastructure across the rohe. Current projects include work for Ngāti Mutunga at Urenui and infrastructure at Parihaka.