Marae
He kawenga ki te whenua, ki ngā uri o ngā ātua – A responsibility to care for the environment.
Marae are central to Māori communities, but they face unique challenges when it comes to wastewater management. Events can range from small gatherings to large hui with hundreds of people, sometimes at short notice. Marae also serve as community hubs during emergencies, so systems must be reliable and flexible.
Effective wastewater solutions for marae should:
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Respect tikanga Māori and the connection to land and sea
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Cope with fluctuating visitor numbers
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Be low-maintenance, reliable, and cost-effective
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Provide clean, odour-free treatment
Innoflow’s AdvanTex® system has been successfully installed at marae across Aotearoa. It offers high-quality treatment, simple operation, and can be retrofitted to existing septic tanks—helping protect both people and the environment.
Papakāinga
Papākainga means living communally on ancestral whenua, where shared whakapapa connects people to each other and the land.
Traditionally, papākainga included multiple homes and communal spaces, often located near important resources. Today, they offer Māori communities the chance to live in a way that reflects cultural and social values not always supported by western housing models.
Innoflow works alongside iwi on papākainga developments throughout Aotearoa, helping to:
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Protect whenua and taiao for future generations
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Provide sustainable, reliable wastewater solutions
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Support community living in line with tikanga Māori
Together, we share a vision of caring for the environment while enabling strong, thriving communities.
Talk to us now about your Wastewater requirements for your Marae or Papākainga
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