Mohua Ventures

What Mohua Ventures does

Mohua Ventures (Mōhua Ventures) is a New Zealand registered charitable housing developer founded in 2019 and operating under the parent trust Te Hapori Hauora. The company develops intentional cohousing neighbourhoods in which residents own individual Unit Title homes while sharing common land, gardens, and a Common House managed by a Body Corporate. Its flagship Tākaka Cohousing project in Golden Bay comprises 34 homes plus a Common House built on 14.5 hectares of land, with 50% of the site preserved as regenerated parkland. Core home products include 75m² two-bedroom and 105m² three-bedroom duplex dwellings, alongside a Certified Passive House offering developed in collaboration with Signature Homes.

The underlying construction technology emphasizes environmental sustainability through hempcrete panels (the Common House is the largest hempcrete structure in New Zealand), Passive House certified design principles, traditional timber framing with on-site milled untreated sustainably-sourced wood, thermal mass concrete floors with wool insulation, and renewable energy options. The car-free neighbourhood design centralises parking at the perimeter to maximise shared green space. The business model is structured as a charitable trust: homes are sold at actual construction cost with no developer margin, and recurring revenue comes from Body Corporate fees of approximately NZD $4,000-$4,500 per household per year covering shared insurance, internet, refuse collection, and maintenance.

Mohua Ventures serves customers seeking intergenerational community living, sustainable housing alternatives, and Māori/whānau aligned with Papakāinga-style models. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct engagement including community-building hui events, neighbourhood tours, and one-on-one consultations at an on-site sales office. The company is expanding operations through Circle Living to Wellington, Nelson, and Christchurch, with Neighbourhood 2 (18 homes) expected to deliver residents in 2026 and Neighbourhood 3 (Rototai Road) targeted for 2027 completion.

Name

Mohua Ventures

Legal name

Mōhua Ventures

Website

https://takakacohousing.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mohua Ventures is a New Zealand charitable housing developer building cohousing neighbourhoods in Golden Bay where residents own private homes at cost and share a Common House and land. Founded 2019, it serves community-oriented buyers seeking sustainable, intergenerational living with expansion underway to Wellington, Nelson, and Christchurch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cohousing Residential Development

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC), HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Sustainable cohousing development
• Community land trust housing
• Affordable not-for-profit housing
• Passive house construction
• Hempcrete residential buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tākaka

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Sales at Cost: Homes are sold at actual construction cost with no profit margin added. Mohua Ventures is a charitable housing developer owned by Te Hapori Hauora trust, ensuring homes are built at cost for affordability.
2. Body Corporate Fees: Annual Body Corporate fees of approximately $4,000-$4,500 per household cover maintenance of shared spaces, house insurance, high-speed internet (purchased collectively), refuse collection, and common land/assets maintenance.
3. Community Land Trust Governance: As a charitable development company owned by Te Hapori Hauora Community Land Trust, any surplus reinvested into community development, land regeneration, and expanding cohousing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mohua Ventures is a charitable housing developer that builds and sells cohousing neighbourhoods consisting of private 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom homes grouped around shared community facilities including a Common House, gardens, workshop and storage. Homes are sold at actual construction cost through a non-profit Community Land Trust model, with sustainable construction methods including hempcrete, certified Passive House design, traditional timber framing, and renewable energy options. The offering includes Body Corporate governance and shared resources to foster intentional intergenerational community living.

Product overview

Mohua Ventures is a charitable housing developer offering cohousing neighbourhoods as a community-focused alternative to traditional housing. The core offering consists of private homes (2-bedroom at 75m² and 3-bedroom at 105m²) grouped around shared spaces including a Common House (the largest hempcrete structure in New Zealand), community gardens, workshop and storage facilities. Residents own individual Unit Titles while common areas are managed by Body Corporate. The company is expanding through Circle Living to Wellington, Nelson, and Christchurch, and has launched a Certified Passive House project in collaboration with Signature Homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cohousing Neighbourhoods Intentional community living development consisting of private homes grouped around shared spaces including gardens, Common House, and workshop facilities. Residents own their homes with Unit Titles while common areas are managed by a Body Corporate. Sold at cost through a charitable development model.
• 2-Bedroom Home 75m² single-level duplex home featuring open-plan kitchen, living and dining, master bedroom, spare bedroom, bathroom, storage, laundry, with deck to front and private garden to side and rear. Sold at cost to cohousing residents.
• 3-Bedroom Home 105m² double-storey duplex with open-plan living downstairs, ground floor entrance hall, kitchen dining, double bedroom, bathroom; first floor with two double bedrooms, bathroom, study area with balcony overlooking living room; deck and private garden to rear. Void above living room convertible to a fourth bedroom. Sold at cost to cohousing residents.
• Common House Community hub building featuring traditional timber frame construction with hempcrete walls, shared laundry facilities, meeting space, commercial kitchen, and storage. The largest hempcrete structure in New Zealand. Provided as a shared facility for all cohousing residents.
• Circle Living Cohousing Development Separate development company extending the Tākaka cohousing model to new Aotearoa New Zealand locations including Wellington, Nelson, and Christchurch. Operates as a sub-brand of the Mohua Ventures cohousing initiative.
• Certified Passive House Energy-efficient home offering with Passive House certification, featuring super thick insulation, high-quality windows, airtight construction, and mechanical ventilation heat recovery system. Designed for comfort, healthy air quality, and reduced energy consumption. Available as standalone homes in collaboration with Signature Homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of land preserved as green space vs traditional development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boffa MiskellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Landscape architecture firm engaged to conduct feasibility study for proposed public parkland surrounding the Tākaka Cohousing neighbourhood, funded by Lotteries Community Facilities Fund.
• Signature HomescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration partner for building stand-alone homes and Passive House certified home in Neighbourhood 2. Signature Homes builds to the same sustainability standards as cohousing neighbourhoods.
• Inna AlexminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilitator for Community Building Hui workshops, including values-setting mandala exercises.
• Robina McCurdyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSociocracy expert from Tui Community who facilitated decision-making training for Neighbourhood 2 members.
• Sustainable Living CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolden Bay community organisation where Community Building Hui events are hosted. Focus on permaculture and sustainable living education.
• EarthSong (Auckland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspiration source for decision-making processes. Tākaka adopted a similar coloured card system with adaptations for their needs.
• Sol MorganminorOthersGardening guru who led working bee on the māra (memorial garden) creating sustainable garden spaces.
• Delish DelicatessenminorOthersLocal catering business providing food for Community Building Hui events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Papakāinga (Māori community housing initiatives, e.g., Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga): Traditional Māori community-led housing model on ancestral land, explicitly referenced in Mohua's values and governance. Comparable cultural/land-based community development framing.
• Community Housing Aotearoa: National body representing community housing providers across New Zealand. Comparable NZ operating environment and potential partner/advocate for scaling Mohua's model via Circle Living.

Emerging players

• Moonshine Cohousing (Waitati, NZ): Smaller NZ cohousing initiative in development. Comparable scale and operating geography, useful as a regional cohousing peer.

Others

• The Cohousing Association of the United States: Industry/educational body advancing cohousing as a model in North America. Relevant ecosystem/market-formation reference but not a direct builder peer.

Direct peers

• Common Equity Housing Ltd: Australian community housing provider operating shared-equity and co-operative housing models for affordability. Comparable at-cost/cooperative structure and resident ownership mechanics.
• EarthSong Cohousing: Established Auckland cohousing community explicitly cited by Mohua as inspiration for its decision-making model. Most directly comparable peer operating in the New Zealand cohousing space with similar Common House/shared facilities model.
• Nightingale Village (Nightingale Housing): Melbourne-based sustainable community housing developer building multi-residential projects with shared facilities, sustainability credentials, and a values-driven (not profit-maximising) model. Comparable mission and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity New Zealand: Large established affordable/community housing provider in NZ with similar charitable purpose of delivering housing at lower cost. Broader geographic scope and more traditional build-then-sell model but addresses the same affordability problem.
• Salvos Housing (Salvation Army Housing): Mission-driven affordable and supportive housing provider in Australia with shared facility models and tenant/owner communities. Comparable charitable development approach.
• Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities: New Zealand government housing agency providing affordable rental and community housing at scale. Operates adjacent affordable housing mission and shapes the regulatory/funding landscape Mohua operates within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@takakacohousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mohua-ventures

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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