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Māori housing & community 6

The Living Pā for a better tomorrow

A world-leading project at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, the Living Pā, is the redevelopment of Te Herenga Waka Marae. Aligning mātauranga Māori and sustainability philosophies, the building takes on the Living Building Challenge.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Māori housing design steps forward

David Hindley

New design initiatives and long-awaited law changes could make 2021 a turnaround year in housing for Māori.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

A unique approach to smart construction

Alice Chang-Richards

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. When Industry 4.0 starts making inroads into the digital transformation of the construction sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, smart construction will require a journey that not only includes materials, data and processes but also a weaving together of māori and pākehā building concepts.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Database to help resilience of wharenui

Amber Ruckes

A project is establishing a database of wharenui to help identify the possibility of creating seismic strengthening practices suitable for wharenui and their whānau as a part of developing the Earthquake-prone Buildings Act.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Innovation in housing affordability

David Hindley

Some companies build homes for up to two-thirds less than conventional costs and share how.

May 19, 2026, 3:06 PM

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Research Report

ER85 Ka mua, ka muri connection tangata to whenua through housing

This research project forms part of a longer-term initiative to establish a vibrant pā at Māori Land Block Te Kaha No 2C2 (known as Te Kinakina). Te Kinakina comprises 61...

May 4, 2026, 1:35 PM

Minor buildings 1

Building a sleepout

Building Performance Team, MBIE

MBIE and BRANZ have collaborated on a guide to building a sleepout of up to 30 m² following the addition of new building consent exemptions for low-risk building work to Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Multigenerational housing 5

Where to next for multi-generational housing?

Jade Kake

There are many ways to overcome the barriers to multi-generational housing, including more creative tenure models and design choices

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Where to next for multi-generational housing?

Innovation in housing affordability

David Hindley

Some companies build homes for up to two-thirds less than conventional costs and share how.

May 19, 2026, 3:06 PM

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Research Report

ER115 Understanding key barriers to the delivery of multigenerational housing in New Zealand

The research found that the delivery of multigenerational housing in New Zealand is hindered by complex and interconnected barriers across five categories. At the sociohistorical level, deeply embedded societal norms,...

May 6, 2026, 5:42 PM

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Research Report

SR263 Lifetime housing - the value case

Much of our housing stock is less than user-friendly in terms of access, mobility and general safety. Provision of features addressing these aspects is of benefit to all age groups...

May 5, 2026, 10:38 AM

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Research Report

ER4 Meeting the housing needs of multi-generational households

This report sets out the objectives, findings and recommendations from a BRANZ-funded research project on multi-generational households (MGHs), defined as households where more than one generation of related adults live...

Apr 30, 2026, 12:58 PM

Rental housing 6

Investigating alternative affordable housing tenures

Ian Mitchell

People renting in the private market can experience financial stress and uncertainty. A new research project is looking at the barriers to alternative and affordable housing and possible options.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM

Investigating alternative affordable housing tenures

Private sector renting

Simon Opit

A recent follow-up of a 2015 survey into the private rental market shows that, while there has been some improvement in securing tenants’ rights and many homes are now insulated, some renters are still reluctant to raise maintenance issues for fear there may be repercussions.

May 19, 2026, 3:10 PM