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Previous Work and Experience
Marae Projects
Craig has effectively carried out more than 40 iwi-focused projects at 14 marae throughout Tūwharetoa and Tainui. He takes a collaborative approach partnering with Trustees, engineers, architects, construction teams, subcontractors, local authorities, and funding organizations. His to community-centered initiatives underscores his dedication to strengthening the cultural and social landscape of the areas he supports.
Rukumoana Marae
Wharepuni upgrade
Kakahi Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Wharepuni Upgrade
Wharekai
Hikairo
Marae Wharepaku
Grid tied solar system
Infrastructure septic/water
Mattress room upgrade
Korohe Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Kaumātua Room
Papakāinga Proposal
Papakai Marae
Infrastructure/septic
Wharepaku
Papakāinga Proposal
Kaumātua Room
Maniaiti Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
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Waitetoko Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Pokura Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Solar Panel Bank installation
Mokai Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Mattress Room
Wharekai Refurbishment
Emergency Response
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Whakarewa Ki Tūwharetoa
Multi-purpose School Facility
Fire System/ septic system upgrades
Otukou Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Wharemoe/Kaumātua room
Rauhoto Marae
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Tūtetawhā Marae (Current)
Highway bridge and access Upgrade
Wharepaku
Infrastructure septic/electrical/water
Master development plan
Wharekai
Historic Wharepuni rebuild
Historical Homestead Preservation
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Te Hāroto Marae (current)
Ngāti Tūwharetoa/ Ngāti Hineuru
Masterplan redevelopment design and construct full development
Previous Director
Māori Pasifika Trade Training
Craig has a rich history of empowering communities through skills training and development. As a Director on the board of The Māori Pasifika Trade Training in 2014, he played a key role in providing essential trade skills while honoring cultural heritage. He also served as an instructor at Waikeria Prison, training inmates in heavy equipment operation. Most recently, Craig took on the role of project manager at Tūtetawhā Marae, leading the successful delivery of various enabling works and fostering employment and training opportunities for whānau alongside a building contractor.
Scion Innovation Centre
The Scion Innovation Centre, located in Rotorua, New Zealand, is an award-winning facility that showcases cutting-edge design and sustainability. Craig collaborated with the installation team to ensure effective safety management while installing cross laminated timber materials.
Te Uku Wind Farm Project
Health and safety support with Installation of 26 wind turbine foundations and erection of towers and turbines.
Auckland City Mission Home ground Project
Craig's role as business excellence advisor supported the site installation team on New Zealand's first multi-story laminated timber project under the guidance of Gary Caulfield.
Photon Energy Project
Craig recently played an important role in establishing a new project, which included site setup, health and safety support, and contractor onboarding for a solar farm installation in the far north of Aotearoa New Zealand.