Te Tii Marae — Whare Tūpuna Restoration & Development
Project leadership, governance interface, delivery support
ĀTEA supported the restoration and redevelopment of Te Tii Marae, a nationally significant site and kaupapa‑rich environment.
This mahi required navigating:
cultural integrity and tikanga
governance accountability
complex stakeholder relationships
delivery under intense public and community scrutiny
The project became both a defining professional experience and the foundation from which ĀTEA was formed.
Focus areas included:
supporting governance decision‑making
coordinating delivery across technical and cultural domains
maintaining kaupapa under pressure
enabling outcomes that honour whakapapa and place