Āta whāngaia te puna waiora o te whānau e rere ai te oranga motuhake
Te Oranganui strives to be a puna waiora that fosters whānau wellbeing
Nau mai, piki mai, whakatau mai rā ki tēnei whārangi o Te Awa Pūtahi.
‘Te Awa Pūtahi' means, ‘the many tributaries coming together as one’, and was gifted to Te Oranganui by Tamahau Te Rau, of Whanganui.
In the context of this project, it speaks to the weaving together of the various skills, expertise and the building of relationships required to bring this new build to life.
It also represents a significant investment in the future of whānau and community wellbeing.
It is more than just a new office to us.
We have maintained from its inception, that it is a Hauora Hub for all, where we plan to partner with others to provide further health and wellbeing services, strengthen connections, and create a fit-for-purpose environment for future generations.
Follow the progress of our new Hauora Hub at 125 Grey Street, Springvale, by staying up to date with the latest news right here.
Feel free to visit us often, browse the latest images in our gallery, and scroll through our FAQ section for quick answers to your questions.
If you have a burning query, send us an email, and we will endeavour to respond to you as soon as possible.
Timeline
The timeline below displays some of the milestones and corresponding dates we can expect for the new build.
2026
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April 2026
Whakatō Mauri precedes the start of the new build
April / May 2026
Whanganui District Council completes deconstruction of the old school site
May 2026
Remove contaminated soil, backfill and seed
End of June 2026
Handover of site to Te Oranganui Trust
July 2026
Earthworks start
Late July 2026
Construction works start
2027
October 2027
Construction completed
November 2027
Site blessing
Late November 2027
Te Oranganui transitions to the new site
Concept design images
Take a look at the concept design images created for this new build by award-winning Tennent Brown Architects, based in Wellington.
Whakatō Mauri
On Friday, 24 April 2026, Te Oranganui Trust and kaimahi were blessed to be joined by whānau, local hapū and iwi representatives, the Whanganui District Council, and the wider community, to observe karakia as part of a whakatō mauri, a traditional ceremony, which is held before a new build begins.
Preparing the foundation
Local civil contractors, Grounded Company HQ Ltd, did much of the foundational work by treating the soil in preparation for the earthworks.
Mills-Albert Limited, a Māori-owned earthmoving and forestry company with whakapapa links to Whanganui, were selected to tackle this part of the build. Their mantra, ‘Te Aroha ki te Whenua, Te Aroha ki te Tāngata’ – Love for the Land, Love for the People, aligned closely to the values of Te Oranganui.
From the images, it is clear the whenua is starting to take shape. Even at this early stage, the three sites for the whare can be prominently seen.
Te Oranganui Press Releases
You can find all Te Oranganui Te Awa Pūtahi related press releases here.
13 June 2025
A wellness hub for all
15 July 2025
Te Oranganui Honoured to have council support
30 June 2025
Te Oranganui deolighted with 51% support of preferred option
23rd April 2026
Te Oranganui begins new build with whakatō mauri
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