This is a thoughtful, rigorous, and beautifully detailed project. Pūtahi Teia highlights the strong potential of buildings grounded in cultural identity. Designed as “the meeting place of Teia,” the project reflects the spirit behind the Trust’s origins. The repeated use of the ‘hononga’ creates a clear and meaningful visual connection to this idea. The result is a contemporary yet grounded expression of identity, representing a progressive Māori organisation that understands its place in the region’s history while contributing to its future.