b"Ahikroa One-paroroOnepBespoke colours steeped in geographic and cultural significance bring mana to Ngti Whtua rkei Trusts new home.S ince the 17th century, Ngti Whtua have called Tmaki Makaurau (Auckland) home. Today, the collective affairs of more than 7000 registered hap (sub-tribe) members throughout New Zealand and beyond are looked after by the Ngti Whtua rkei Trust. Every member of Ngti Whtua rkeicantracetheirwhakapapa(genealogy)toashared ancestor, Tuperiri, and are descended from the three hap: Ng Oho, Te Tao, me Te Uringutu. Together, they are collectively referred to as Ngti Whtua rkei and their celebrated lineage and legacy has enabled a strong connection to their stunning traditional landsand one another.Givenwhatalargewhanau(family)theytakecareof, itsunderstandablethatNgtiWhtuarkeiTrustandits commercial subsidiary, Whai Rawa, need a functional and agile workplace where they can perform their integral role. And, as with any other family, they needed their home to be designed in a way that would be reflective of the needs and values of those it belongs to. Previously, Ngti Whtua rkei's operations were located across two separate locations and lacked a sense of place, creating a disconnect between the two entities and the important work they needed to accomplish. After some investigation, the organisations found a suitable tenancy where they could both be housed within its walls. Since the space was essentially a blank 54 blackwhitemag.com"