Papakāinga is a collective form of Māori living. Traditional papakāinga consist of multiple dwellings centred around a marae or other place of significance. Residents are connected to each other and the land through common whakapapa.

A guide to whānau papakāinga housing is available to you, your whānau and community from Te Puni Kokiri who have produced a guide that sets out the process for developing papakāinga housing.