Auckland Public Housing Roofing | Te Mātāwai by Nuralite at 139 Greys Ave

Product used: Nuratherm 3PM Tapered Warm Roof on concrete and flat PIR on Plywood.

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Architects: MODE Design, Daniel Chan and Deborah Killen

The Situation – A Future-Focused Development in Central Auckland

Te Mātāwai, located at 139 Greys Avenue, Auckland, is a groundbreaking residential and community development completed in 2023. Initiated in 2019, the project was led by a team of 10 dedicated designers and underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact.

During the early design phase, an in-depth study into Passive House Principles in Warm Roof Design laid the foundation for a future-focused, energy efficient roofing solution.

Today, Te Mātāwai comprises 276 apartments across three towers – Waitapu (Building A), Waiora (Building B), and Wainui (Building C) – surrounding a central podium. This vibrant hub also includes retail stores, eateries, a hospital, and a medical centre, creating a true mixed-use community and a benchmark for Auckland Public Housing Roofing.

Auckland Public Housing Roofing – Delivering Resilient and Compliant Roofs

The project successfully navigated several design and construction challenges. When COVID-19 lockdowns limited face-to-face collaboration, the design team quickly embraced remote coordination and digital tools to keep progress on track.  

The roof design presented an opportunity for innovation—opting for a lighter, tapered layout instead of the traditional falls-to-screed method, which inspired creative solutions and valuable improvements.  

Although a blue roof was initially considered, the team made a strategic decision to focus on locally available systems. On the construction side, material shortages and price fluctuations brought by the pandemic were managed with agile planning and proactive problem-solving, ensuring the project stayed on course.

The Solution – Resilient, Compliant, and Energy Efficient Roofing

Despite the challenges, Te Mātāwai is a showcase of resilient, sustainable urban development and a milestone in Auckland Public Housing Roofing.

• All apartments achieved a Homestar 7 rating, with several also earning Lifemark certification for accessibility.

• Commercial spaces were NABERS-rated, demonstrating strong environmental performance.

• Collaboration between Nuralite and MODE Design delivered a cost-effective roof solution that met both structural and architectural goals.

• Nuralite’s Codemarked 1° roofing systems streamlined the Building Consent process, ensuring membrane roof compliance and reducing delays.

• Installation by a certified Nuralite applicator guaranteed long-term durability, protection, and resident comfort.

This combination of forward-thinking design and robust system performance makes Te Mātāwai a leading example of Auckland Public Housing Roofing done right.

30 May 2025