{"id":276,"date":"2025-08-10T20:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/?post_type=project&p=102"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:02:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T03:02:29","slug":"kakanui-marae-wharenui-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/pukekodesigns.co.nz\/clients\/xcelbuilders\/project\/kakanui-marae-wharenui-rebuild\/","title":{"rendered":"K\u0101k\u0101nui Marae Wharenui Rebuild"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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K\u0101k\u0101nui Marae Wharenui Rebuild<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Absolutely beautiful whanau such beautiful taonga to have for all your wh\u0101nau in the future. I mihi to Asher Nikora, Wayne Manu Te Are, Shane Wilson, Ant Hauwaho, Tahae Rurehe and Rich Woods for their commitment. Nga mihi.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Former NZFIRST List MP, Wairarapa<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Client:<\/strong> K\u0101k\u0101nui Marae Trustees
Dates:<\/strong> February 2021 \u2013 December 2021
Value:<\/strong> $500,000<\/p>\n

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This project involved subfloor deconstruction, reframe, re-roof, new ceiling, installation of heat pumps, rewire new electricals, new exit doors (fire safety), new joinery, concrete pathways, base, new facial, new soak holes, new carpet, painting and new timber (replaced, re-oiled).<\/p>\n

It was anticipated to be delivered in four months, however once work commenced, it was found that there was an infestation of borer required a total rebuild of the kitchen.<\/p>\n

The client was consulted along the way and able to make informed decision on the best way to use the allocated budget and revised project completion date. The client was very satisfied with the final project, especially given the challenges faced with a much larger project needing to be completed than initially thought. <\/p>\n

They felt they received excellent value for money and something marae users would love. A unique feature of this project was the remoteness of the marae. The logistical challenges this presented, not only with getting plant, materials and supplies on site, but also finding people to do the work, meant Xcel had to be creative around finding solutions.<\/p>\n

The marae offered to make some land available to build trade accommodation to house workers, known as \u2018Tewhare Waihaga\u2019.
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