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A modern office, a historic location.
In 2022, Aukaha (1997) Ltd shifted from its former location in upper Stuart St to where it stands today at lower Hanover St. The move provided Aukaha’s Mana Ahurea creative design team a blank canvas to implement a mana whenua narrative in its own interior design project. Our office workspace at 266 Hanover Street, Dunedin celebrates its authentic/historic anchoring within Ōtepoti, in a modern uplifting space that meets the needs of a diverse team.
Rakatahi of Aukaha: Korako Edwards
Our final instalment in our Rakatahi series features Korako Edwards, who is passionate about the environment and aspires to see his whānau Kāi Tahu, and Māori across New Zealand, taking a leadership role in terms of the protection and enhancement of our taiao.
Whare Ora – preparing for Makariri
Funding remains available for whānau homes that require critical and essential upgrades. Find out if your whare is eligible.
Paving the way for others – Mana Takata
A former Ōtākou kaik kid has made it her mission in life to ensure everyone has a fair chance at getting into quality employment.
Decolonising our awa
A new Otago Regional Council Plan, in partnership with mana whenua, looks to restore the mauri of Otago's freshwater bodies.
Intergenerational connections etched on the walls of Tāhuna
The tenacity and strength of a famous Kāti Māmoe ancestress is celebrated on the streets of Tāhuna Queenstown through Kāi Tahu artworks.
Rakatahi of Aukaha: Riani Iti-Metuatai
Riani Iti-Metuatai (Te Āti Awa, Kuki Ārani) first joined Aukaha in a role supporting our operations and finance team. Raised in a creative whānau, Riani was naturally drawn to incorporating design aspects into her mahi.
Te Ara o Kōpūwai
An intriguing mana whenua narrative of Kōpūwai, a giant tipua (ogre) with a pack of two headed dogs, now overlooks the Ida Valley in the form of a tohu whenua (land marker), thanks to a partnership between Transpower and mana whenua ki Āraiteuru.
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A modern office, a historic location.
Rakatahi of Aukaha: Korako Edwards
Whare Ora – preparing for Makariri
Paving the way for others – Mana Takata
Decolonising our awa
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