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 Whare Kākano — the seed — is where most journeys begin: compact, essential living and an affordable pathway for individuals, couples, kaumātua, and the first stage of a papakāinga.
Te Whare Tipu — grow — is the refined family home for permanent living and growing whānau. Te Whare Rākau — the tree — is premium intergenerational living, designed to support whānau over generations.
Every home is built on the same hybrid delivery model. Every system is upgradable as your needs change.
Te Whare
Kākano
Compact essential living — an affordable pathway into the Te Pūtake range.
The Kākano series is the entry-level modular solution — a high-quality compact home for first homes, kaumātua, workforce and tourism accommodation, and the first stage of a papakāinga development.
Explore Kākano
- StructureSteel portal frame · PIR panels · colour steel cladding
- InteriorKitchen & bath · open plan · vinyl/laminate · heat pump
- TechnologyEntry smart security · fibre ready · efficient hot water
- OutdoorEntry landing · optional deck · exterior LED · basic landscaping
- ComplianceNZ Building Code · Healthy Homes minimums
- Best forFirst homes · kaumātua · papakāinga stage one · tourism
Te Whare
Tipu
Crafted family living — refined modular homes for permanent living and growing whānau.
Tipu represents the transition from Kākano into a more established living environment — enhanced finishes, outdoor entertainment, and sustainability readiness for lifestyle-based developments.
Explore Tipu
- ExteriorEnhanced cladding · architectural façade · covered entry
- OutdoorExpanded decking · entertainment area · covered patio
- LandscapeEnhanced landscaping · pathways · driveway allowance
- SustainabilitySolar readiness · rainwater · EV charging provision
- InteriorPremium kitchen · stone benchtops · feature lighting
- SecuritySmart exterior lighting · remote access · camera wiring
Te Whare
Rākau
Premium intergenerational living — strength, shelter, and deep roots to whenua.
Rākau grows from Tipu into a larger, highly customised modular system — designer finishes, full smart-home integration, and advanced sustainability for whānau over generations.
Explore Rākau
- ArchitectureCustom configurations · premium cladding · large glazing
- InteriorDesigner kitchen · walk-in wardrobes · luxury appliances
- SustainabilityFull solar · battery storage · smart water recycling
- Smart livingFull home ecosystem · automation · energy management
- OutdoorExtensive decking · covered outdoor living integration
- Best forIntergenerational precinct · premium papakāinga · executive homes
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.
Optional auxiliary buildings
Te Pūtake Living also provides auxiliary building systems to support modern papakāinga and lifestyle living.
- Shared mechanical workshops
- Boat and dive gear storage
- Mahinga kai (traditional food) preparation facilities
- Vehicle and caravan storage
- Shared meeting areas
- Airbnb furnishing storage facilities
- Light industrial flex buildings
Integrated approach.
The Te Pūtake Living modular system is more than housing. It is designed as a complete living pathway integrating:
- Modular housing
- Smart technology & sustainability systems
- Financial packages, banking, funding
- Papakāinga planning (Māori Land Court, whānau trusts, etc.)
- Property management
- Tourism opportunities
- Intergenerational land activation
- Flexible ownership pathways
The kaupapa is to support whānau to return to their whenua, build enduring homes, and create long-term economic and social resilience through modern modular living — utilising TEPLOS, the Te Pūtake Living Operating Platform.
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.