This project required TUA to act as technical advisors for mana whenua, in their review of the Onehunga Wharf masterplan draft as presented by Eke Panuku.
The Challenge
Eke Panuku led the development of a masterplan for the Onehunga Wharf redevelopment, and wanted meaningful input from Auckland mana whenua early in the process.
The Solution
Eke Panuku wanted mana whenua to have the opportunity to review the draft masterplan, to ensure it was in line with their aspirations, values and obligations.
TUA was appointed as one of the technical advisors in supporting mana whenua in this process. Their aspirations for the project were numerous, with a principal focus on the Manukau Harbour and it’s health and life-sustaining capacity or mauri, as expressed in Take Mauri Take Hono (outcomes framework).
The Journey
TUA's role was to support mana whenua with expert advice on equitable and affordable housing, through the review of the draft masterplan. Their outcomes and objectives frameworks, Take Mauri Take Hono and Hoaketanga, guided this review process.
The process was collaborative, working closely with three other advisors and technical experts appointed by mana whenua (environment, landscape & public realm, architecture and urban design) to form integrated advice regarding the draft masterplan. TUA met regularly with the mana whenua forum, to discuss their framework Take Mauri Take Hono, how it could be applied to the masterplan review and inform our advice, and opportunities to strengthen the framework.
The advisors group also kept in contact with Eke Panuku staff to keep them in the loop on progress.
