MANA AHUREA STORY Three golds for indigenous design in Ōtepoti Three gold awards for Aukaha’s Mana Ahurea recognise the power of Kāi Tahu-led design in shaping the identity of Ōtepoti’s built environment. Wednesday 27 May 2026 – Aukaha’s cultural design integration team, Mana Ahurea, has been recognised with three major awards for its work embedding […]
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“Prestigious” new build name solidified in the Otago environment
“Prestigious” new build name solidified in the Otago environment As the first of two feature panels are installed on Port Otago’s new build this week, the name of the building, to be leased by the Otago Regional Council (ORC), has been revealed. Play Video Media Release: Otago Regional Council | Aukaha 16 July 2025: As […]
E huri ana te tai!
E huri ana te tai! Acting Chief Executive, Caron Solomon Ward (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) is farewelling the team to take her skills elsewhere. After five and a half years at Aukaha, and her last year as Acting Chief Executive, Caron Solomon Ward (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) is farewelling the team to take […]
Driving whānau to success
MANA TAKATA STORY Driving whānau to success Aukaha’s new driver licensing programme Aukaha Drive helps whānau overcome any barriers in the way of accessing driver licensing if they meet requirements. If you meet certain criteria, the Ministry of Social Development can cover the costs. We encourage you to get in touch to find out what […]
A journey home to the whānau
MANA AHUREA STORY A journey home to the whānau Unearthing whānau connections and stories is something close to the heart of Aukaha’s newest Mana Ahurea General Manager, Sio Tulia. Sio Tulia, General Manager Mana Ahurea Unearthing whānau connections and stories is something close to the heart of Aukaha’s newest Mana Ahurea General Manager, Sio Tulia. […]
Ladies Mile
MANA TAIAO STORY Kāi Tahu wero for protection of taoka recognised A wero put down by mana whenua regarding a new development in Tāhuna Queenstown was directly addressed by an independent hearing panel in their decision report to the Minister for the Environment. Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile A wero put down by mana whenua regarding […]
Ready to Rent for whānau
MANA TAKATA STORY Ready to rent for whānau Struggling to get into the rental market? A new rental workshop delivered by Aukaha will support whānau in accessing long term rental homes. Ready to Rent A new rental workshop delivered by Aukaha will support whānau in accessing long term rental homes. Ready To Rent is a […]
Dunedin’s main centre alive with Kāi Tahutaka
MANA AHUREA STORY Dunedin’s main centre alive with Kāi Tahutaka Silvery blue lights representing makā (barracouda) dart through the street above while whakatauki, kupu Māori and imagery of matau and makā weave through the pavement below. These are just some of the design features that make up the new main street of Dunedin. The […]
Planning for our future
MANA TAIAO STORY Planning for our future A long history of poor 3 Waters and roading infrastructure to the marae, kāika and surrounding communities may be addressed if the Dunedin City Council (DCC) adopts the recommendations of the Future Development Strategy Hearings Panel. Planning for our future A long history of poor 3 Waters […]
A modern office, a historic location.
MANA AHUREA STORY 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. Led by Simon Kaan (Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Mako), envisioned by Ōtākou artist Ephraim Russell, and guided by the Aukaha Pōari (Board), the new […]