Three homes.
One whakapapa.
From Kākano to Rākau — a range that grows with the whānau who plant it.
Three homes,
one whakapapa.
From Kākano to Rākau — our range begins with a seed and grows with the whānau who plant it. Each home is a starting point, designed to be lived in, expanded, and passed on.
The seed grows
into the tree.
Te Pūtake Living's home range is named for the way it grows. Te Whare Kākano — the seed — is where most journeys begin: compliant, efficient, and ready to be lived in from day one.
Te Whare Tipu — the growing home — is where whānau life takes root. Te Whare Rākau — the established tree — is the legacy home.
Every home is built on the same hybrid delivery model. Every system is upgradable as your needs change.
Te Whare
Kākano
Essential living. Compliant, functional, and built to grow with you.
Designed as the entry point into the Te Pūtake range — Te Whare Kākano delivers a warm, compliant, future-ready home at the lowest cost-of-entry tier.
Explore Kākano
Te Whare Kākano- EnergyGrid-connected · solar-ready infrastructure
- Hot waterElectric cylinder · sized for 2—4 occupants
- ClimateSingle heat pump · panel heaters · natural ventilation
- WaterThree Waters connected · optional 1—2,000L tank
- DeckingTreated pine entry deck · single exterior light
- ComplianceNZ Building Code · Healthy Homes minimums
Te Whare
Tipu
Whānau living. Comfort, efficiency, and identity for daily life.
The tier where a Te Pūtake home becomes a whānau home. Enhanced finishes, lower running costs, and integrated indoor–outdoor living.
Explore Tipu
Te Whare Tipu- EnergySolar PV 3—6 kW · hybrid grid · battery option
- Hot waterHeat pump or hybrid · sized for 4—6 occupants
- ClimateMulti-room heat pump · heat transfer · balanced ventilation
- Water5—10,000L rainwater · greywater reuse · sediment filtration
- DeckingPremium timber or composite · pergola · pathway lighting
- WindOptional small-scale residential turbine
Te Whare
Rākau
Performance, resilience, and design — for intergenerational living.
The tree fully grown. Architectural finishes, full systems integration, and the option of energy and water independence.
Explore Rākau
Te Whare Rākau- EnergyFull solar 6—12 kW+ · whole-home battery · off-grid capable
- Hot waterSolar hot water · UV sterilisation · smart control
- ClimateFully ducted HVAC · MVHR · zoned smart climate control
- Water10—30,000L+ storage · Hydraloop greywater recycling
- DeckingHardwood or thermally-modified timber · multi-zone outdoor
- SmartEnergy monitoring · automation · EV charging integration
Start where you are.
Grow when you're ready.
Every Te Pūtake home is built on the same foundation, with the same commitment to compliance and craft.
One whenua.
Many whare.
Te Pūtake homes are designed to scale across a single whenua. Mix tiers, share infrastructure, and develop at the pace your community needs.
- Multi-home developments across mixed tiers
- Shared Three Waters and energy infrastructure
- Scalable layouts for whānau and community needs
- Cultural design integration at site planning level
Plant the seed.
Tell us about your whenua and we'll help you find the right home in our range.