Built for whānau, by people who care
At the heart of Whānau Builds is a commitment to rangatiratanga, empowering whānau and marae to make informed decisions about their built environment, with confidence and clarity.
Two companies. One vision.
Whānau Builds was born from a simple but powerful truth — our marae, kura, and kōhanga deserve better support when it comes to their built environments. Two companies, united by a shared commitment to our people, came together to answer that call.
AS Builders and Waihuia Group Limited have long operated in service to their communities. Individually, each brought something vital. Together, they offer something complete.
We believe that marae, kura, and kōhanga should be empowered to exercise their rangatiratanga at every stage of a build, from the earliest conversations about funding, right through to the final handover of a fully compliant, well-designed space. Too often, communities with the vision and the need have lacked the wraparound support to make it happen. Whānau Builds exists to change that.
Through AS Builders, we deliver the full suite of construction services - feasibility assessments, project management, all required trades, and a commitment to quality and compliance from start to finish. Whether you're undertaking a new build, a major renovation, or an essential maintenance project, we manage every moving part so you don't have to.
Through Waihuia Group Limited, we provide funding application support and facilitation workshops that bring whānau voice into every pivotal step of the build process, ensuring your community is informed, engaged, and in control.
This is kaupapa in action. Two companies. One vision. Built for whānau, by people who care.
Our services
Whether you're embarking on a major build or safeguarding the long-term wellbeing of your property, our services are designed to walk alongside you at every stage of the journey, to be guided by your tikanga and kawa and ensure safety of all aspects and peoples involved. From the first assessment to the final nail, we bring the expertise, care, and cultural understanding to help your whānau thrive now and for many generations to come.
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From securing funding through to final construction, we walk alongside whānau every step of the way. Whether you're planning a major renovation, refurbishment, or a brand-new build, we provide hands-on, tailored support to help bring your vision to life, managing the complexity so you can focus on what matters most.
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We begin with a thorough on-site assessment of your premises, followed by two detailed reports that give your marae or whānau a clear picture of where things stand and a confident path forward.
Care
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A complete, living record of every asset across your property. Includes storage of warranties, relevant supplier contacts, and product information, all supported by a built-in calendar that sends automated notifications to help you meet warranty requirements and stay on top of ongoing maintenance. Know what you have, protect what you've built.
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Your Condition Report doesn't gather dust — it becomes a dynamic maintenance schedule. The Property Maintenance Matrix provides an up-to-date overview of every area across your property, tracking the most recent updates and forecasting when components should next be inspected to meet health and safety best practice. Stay ahead of issues before they become problems.
How it works
From the earliest conversations about funding through to final handover, we walk alongside whānau every step of the way.
Project delivery
We walk alongside whānau every step of the way.
Receive your hub credentials and practical training on how to use your project hub.
Support to understand funding pathways and prepare your application.
Conversations that bring your whānau together around the kaupapa.
A clear view of what is practical before the project moves forward.
Coordinated planning and delivery, with clarity at every stage.
The right people and trades brought together to complete the work.
A fully compliant, well-designed space ready for your whānau.
For now and future generations
Maintain and Protect Your Marae — For Now and Future Generations.
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Tell us where you are starting from, and we will help you see the next step.
