Kaitiaki Whata

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is seeking written Expressions of Interest (EOI) from registered whānau members for the purchase and removal of the Kaitiaki Whata and the surrounding attached deck. This is the relocatable cabin currently located at the top of Te Hira Way, Ōrākei Marae.

1. Offer open to: Registered Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei members only
2. Building condition: Sold as-is, with no warranties provided or implied
3. Building report: A third-party special-purpose building report  can be read here, and should be read in full before submitting an offer
4. Location: Currently situated on grassed area top of Te Hira Way (Ōrākei Marae); access and removal logistics to be arranged by the purchaser
5. Removal condition: Purchaser must arrange full removal of the cabin and surrounding attached deck, ensure ground remediation, and remove any waste or materials from the site. Site is the immediate area occupied by the portable cabin structure (not the wider admin carpark).
6. Must have prior approval if relocating to an Ōrākei property. 
7. EOI close date: Friday 8 August, 2025

How to submit your offer

Please email your EOI in writing to nwot@nwo.iwi.nz and include the following:

1.             Your name (All applicants be a registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei)
2.             The price you are willing to offer
3.             Proposed date range for removal
4.             Brief description of intended use

Selection Criteria

All offers will be reviewed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust Board management. The preferred purchaser will be selected based on:

1.               Price offered
2.               Timeliness and practicality of proposed removal
3.               Intended future use of the Whata

Additional Notes

1. Site access, ground conditions, and relocation logistics must be managed independently by the purchaser
2. Viewing or inspection can be arranged upon request
3. Offers may be negotiated if necessary to ensure timely removal and responsible use