Cabins Project 

How did this kaupapa come about?

During the immediate response to COVID in 2020, Te Kahu o Taonui provided support to displaced whānau, by providing access to accommodation in either motels or motorhomes and as a wider collective of iwi, Te Kahu o Taonui also provided wrap around support. This work continues today.

As part of this kaupapa, and through its evaluation, Te Kahu o Taonui developed an impact report with the following recommendations:

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Short term

• Gain security and clarity for the current programme.

• To seek greater iwi leadership and investment.

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Medium term

• Engage to influence policy and cohesion across government and providers.

• Understand and document the status of housing stock being managed by Kainga Ora.

• Build greater cohesion around the housing continuum – motels, motorhomes, cabins, houses.

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Long term

• Build independence and Mana Motuhake.

• Build a portfolio on our whenua – providing housing security for our people.

• Take a strategic approach to grow and diversify the housing portfolio; this may include buying land, government and commercial partnerships, developing pathways to permanent accommodation.

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Te Kahu o Taonui saw an opportunity to transition from response to creating supported and future proofed opportunities for semi-permanent and permanent housing solutions for whānau Māori in Te Tai Tokerau. Te Puni Kokiri was approached, and funding was secured to undertake this kaupapa with Iwi Māori.

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