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Shortlisted for an award!
Debug: excerpt = We’re pleased to see our Rongo Te Ata community housing development shortlisted in the 2026 Auckland Architecture Awards

Shortlisted for an award!

We’re pleased to see our Rongo Te Ata community housing development shortlisted in the 2026 Auckland Architecture Awards.Secure, long-term homes for people living with mental health challenges. Designed to support stability, community connection, and everyday life. The fact that we're being recognised for our success by a body outside of our sector speaks volumes, and we're delighted! Visible citizenship in practice.That’s the mahi.

Located in Pukekohe, Rongo Te Ata is a supportive housing development delivered in partnership with Ashton Mitchell Ltd, providing secure, long-term homes for people recovering from addiction and mental distress. Shaped through a collaborative design process with community and iwi, the project centres on wellbeing, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging.

Fourteen apartments are arranged within a generous landscaped setting, balancing privacy with shared spaces that encourage connection. Guided by the concept of pokohiwi ki pokohiwi, standing shoulder to shoulder, the architecture reflects a supportive environment grounded in care, community, and place.