Te Piringa mai ki Te Aro

Located in the heart of the Wellington CBD, Hāpai Housing’s investment in Te Piringa comprises 20 newly refurbished, modern apartments, including 16 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom homes. Te Piringa is situated in the heart of the Te Aro neighbourhood. All apartments are designed for modern city living. Excellent connectivity to Wellington CBD and waterfront and surrounding cultural and creative attractions including Cuba Street and Te Papa. 

Through Ka Uruora, these homes are provided as affordable rental housing and are available for eligible members of iwi investors in Hāpai, and wider Māori.

The cultural designs draw inspirations from the narratives of Te Ara Tupua, Tupua Horo Rangi – Whātaitai and its cultural significance to the area of Te Tai Whakarunga. Te Piringa mai ki te Aro (Te Piringa) pays homage to Te Aro Pā, part of which was located where Taranaki and Courtenay Place now intersect. Te Piringa acknowledges the mana of Ngati Haumia hapū of Taranaki iwi and Ngati Tupaia hapū of Ngāti Ruanui, the hau kāinga of Te Aro. 

Te Piringa is an exciting example of collective iwi investment enabling modern urban living.