"The Wananga at Te Ara is a welcome second major building for the Ōtaki-based college, weaving mauri ora into the learning experience through careful placement of major spaces and the bold featuring of the superb quality carvings of Te Whetu Marama o te Ata Kereama," the jury said.
Masterfully designed by Tennent Brown, this stunning timber façade uses Vulcan Screening, chosen for its stability and weathering characteristics.
Te Ara a Tāwhaki is a new building as part of Te Wānanga o Raukawa (a unique learning laboratory specifically for Māori), housing the library, main lecture theatre, student services and student hub.
Read more on this award-winning project here.
Sharing our 2026 Impact Report. A closer look at how innovation, responsible forestry, and collaboration continue to guide Abodo’s path forward.
Specialising in innovation-led timber systems, Millworks deliver timber solutions that combine high performance, sustainability, and technical confidence.
Updates include our new Vulcan® Smooth Decking product and discontinuing Flatsawn Cladding + Joinery.
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