Motuwairaka Marae, Riversdale
Building project.
This build was an amazing project to work on with the many different methods of building used from concrete tilt panels, requiring precision during set out and building methods, both steel and timber framing with the red coloursteel roof to set it all off.
Before the build could commence the ground needed compacting to ensure a solid base to hold the tilt slabs.
The inside of the build houses both the Wharenui and the Wharekai to give it a multi-purpose functionality. The finishing work on this build was flawless all the way down to the matching plywood grained ceilings in the Wharenui.
“Building a marae complex on Te Pou Herenga o Hiwaru Māori Reserve at Riversdale Beach has been the aspiration of Ngāi Tūmapūhia-a-Rangi ki Mōtūwairaka since 2002. In March 2019, our building committee progressed discussions with M.B. Brown Ltd and that aspiration became a reality when a “turn key” contract was signed and a blessing held to commence work in April 2019.
Stage 1 consisting of the wharenui, ablutions and temporary dining area, was scheduled to be completed in 12 months however, due to unforeseen circumstances and COVID 19, the handover of Stage 1 occurred in early December 2020. We are most appreciative of the understanding shown by M.B. Brown Ltd and sub-contractors, for their respectful observation of our tīkanga Māori (cultural protocols) we requested whilst they undertook erecting our stunningly beautiful complex.
Pre and post the completion of Stage 1, the positive comments and compliments about the complex internally and externally, continue to be expressed by our marae whānau, the community of Riversdale Beach, the wider district and those that are visitors to the community. Mōtūwairaka Marae wish to sincerely thank M.B. Brown Ltd personnel inclusive of their subcontractors, for their remarkable workmanship and willingness in responding and resolving to the best of their abilities, any queries or concerns we have experienced during and post-handover.”
“Ēhara tāku noa, i te toa takitahi, ēngari he toa takitini
Success is not the work of one but the work of many”
Ngā mihi, Sue
