Kia Tupu te Whare Māori’ is an extension of ‘Kia Hua te Whare Māori' and draws from the tongikura of Te Puea Herangi kia tupu, kia hua, kia puāwai – to grow, to flourish, to blossom. In this context, ‘Kia Tupu’ means to grow as a collective in te Whare Māori.
Kia Tupu is an online database to connect the housing sector and support Māori to navigate the system with confidence.
Kia Tupu is a network of Māori housing Businesses, and it includes a directory of those businesses that is accessible to the public. We provide Kia Tupu to facilitate Māori Businesses to promote themselves, to create a community hub for Māori Businesses and Professionals, and to assist community members with finding a Māori housing provider or Services.
I want a home to live in
Whether you're seeking rental accommodation or providing it, looking to buy your first home, need budget advice, agency support or in search of a stable living situation, Kia Tupu is here to guide you.
I want to build or deliver housing
Whether you're a housing provider, developer, or trainer, our platform offers the ideal resource to find and connect with key services and contribute to the growth of thriving neighbourhoods.
Kia Tupu is dedicated to fostering opportunities for whānau and businesses, where meaningful connections are forged, and dreams find their address.
Through Kia Tupu, businesses showcase their expertise and services to advance housing for whānau Māori and the delivery of housing related services.
Partner with Us to Build Communities and Create a Lasting Impact with Kia Tupu.