BUILD OR BUY - YOU CHOOSE: Whai Rawa allows home ownership withdrawals for members to either purchase an existing home or build a new one; NGĀI TAHU CONTRIBUTIONS: Saving for a first home is currently assisted by benefits provided by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu such as … David Tikao, ... “In our current economic climate it’s really tough to get on the property ladder so Whai Rawa helps Ngāi Tahu whānau to achieve their goal of home ownership,” says David. Our ancestors were the first long distance seafarers, riding the ocean currents and navigating by stars on voyaging waka (canoes) from Hawaiki Nui. The company is one of the investment pillars of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation, whose mission is to create wealth for Ngāi Tahu Whānui (families). Home ⁄ Who We Are ⁄ ... Ngāi Tahu Property Limited is a property development and investment company with assets valued at approximately $600 million. Its main interests are in tourism, fisheries, property and forestry and it is among the wealthiest iwi in New Zealand. Ngāi Tahu annually contributes more than $200 million to the South Island economy. Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limited is owned by the Ngāi Tahu iwi of the South Island of the New Zealand. Over 20-plus years, Ngāi Tahu Property has successfully developed residential subdivisions, commercial properties and industrial business parks across Te Waipounamu-the South Island. Ngāi Tahu are a resilient, entrepreneurial people who made our home in Te Waipounamu (South Island) over 800 years ago. Ngāi Tahu Property is one of the largest property developers in the South Island, with extensive cross-sector experience and a strong balance sheet. Over the last decade Whai Rawa has helped 312 whānau buy their first home. Helping whānau with home ownership.