06 Dec 2024
This year, Eliana is working within LT McGuinness, an organisation who we have a long-term working relationship with.
With LT McGuinness, Eliana will gain hands-on experience on construction sites in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, along with experience in quality assurance and sustainability, building valuable skills for her future in the industry.
We’ve likened this arrangement to a kind of whāngai process—rooted in the Māori tradition of collective care and fostering. Just as in whāngai, we maintain a relationship with our intern, but have entrusted her growth and direct support to a close collaborator. This shared approach reflects our commitment to not only her success, but strengthens our relationship with TupuToa to broaden the partnership network.
Left to right: Jay Reihana-Patel (LT McGuinness), James Wallace (Studio Pacific Architecture), Marianne Brooking (LT McGuinness), Eliana Brooking, Victoria Maiava (TupuToa), Paula MacDonald (Studio Pacific Architecture).