Thank you to those who joined our Hui-ā-Whānau/community update via Zoom on Saturday 15 July. This was an opportunity to update the wider Hāto Petera whanau and the wider North Shore community on recent mahi. A copy of the slides from that presentation can be found here.
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is working with an alliance of people with connections to Hāto Petera towards the repurposing of the Hāto Petera College site in Northcote. This Interim Governance Group (IGG) is supported by a Kaumatua Rōpū for the Māori caucus and the Bishop of Auckland. In keeping with the stated purpose of the land under the deed of grant given in 1850 the focus must stay on education. The vision is to create a centre of excellence, focusing on vocational education.
Prior to seeking expressions of interest from vocational training providers and potentially locking into medium to long-term commitments, it was preferable to develop a wider / overall precinct plan – Te Mahere Aronga – a map that guides us.
- A brief for development of a Hāto Petera Precinct Plan was distributed to four architects in May 2023. Key messages in the brief included:
- The requirement for a top-level site plan providing for vocational training, housing for those educated/trained during and post their training, provision of culturally appropriate services and Catholic spiritual chaplaincy services.
- That the development should be structured in such a way that financing for the redevelopment comes from the site. The redevelopment should generate revenue to cover the ongoing costs and support services.
- Three zones within the plan should provide for education/training, student and whānau accommodation (including onsite catering) and a community hub that will include culturally appropriate services such as marae, chapel and Catholic chaplaincy services.
- Architects invited to submit precinct plans visited the Hāto Petera site at dawn on 16 May and have had engagement opportunities with the IGG. Three precinct plans have been received and are being reviewed by the IGG.
Check the Powerpoint slides for an indication on timing as we move forward on this project. Please be aware that these timeframes are aspirational and may not be achieved. An update on timing will be provided at the next hui-ā-whānau.
A project update will be posted to this website (www.hatopetera.com) most months. We also encourage you to follow our social media for news and events:
Katorika Maori – Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Please keep this project in your prayers.
All are welcome at our next hui-ā-whānau on Saturday afternoon, 11 November.