pukapuka rātaka - journal
What we’ve have been up to lately..
Matamata Open Stadium
It was an honour for Keni-Duke to work with the whanau of Ngāti Hinerangi, Ngāti Hauā and Raukawa to tell their pūrākau through design within the new Matamata Open Country Stadium. A dawn blessing took place on February 2nd 2026 for the new stadium, named Te Whare Hui Ora, meaning wellness through connection.
London Quay Revitalisation..
Waka Group were privileged to work alongside Te Ātiawa on this great project. The welcoming of a kōhatu, or sacred stone, marked the official reopening of Picton’s London Quay after its revitalisation, (Jan, 2026) - read article here..
Te Āwhina Papakāinga..
The papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka. Read about this project, featured in Architecture Now, here or listen to the digital story below.
Written by Bill McKay, who tells the story of on the history of building in Aotearoa
(click on the link to view article)
Watch Kai - Uwe Bergmann
International Keynote Speaker at in:situ 2024 on Wednesday 21 February at Spark Arena, Auckland.
Something about the team
Listens The Joe Rogan Experience, the one where he interviews Jewel
Eats Real fruit ice cream, especially on our site visits.
Lunch Kirby Lane food carts, all of them, how could one choose.
Office animals Wilson & Sanza the dogs, Maggie the schnauzer, occasionally bunnies, lambs and baby goats
Drinks The delicious salted caramel smoothie from Victus cafe
Favourite team member Debs, she buys the smoothies
Come see us for a coffee & chat!