“He Tipu means ‘Grow’ it is the root of our aspirations.  To grow our people – their careers, their lives and wellbeing. 
To grow plants – for food and for the health of our Papatuānuku.  To grow our culture – so that the world of Māori and our whakapapa thrives.  To grow resilience – so that we are all capable of fulfilling our greatest potential.  To grow our revenue – so that our charity work supports those who need it. To employ and upskill the people and to revitalize the mauri of the whenua to ensure its sustenance for today, and for the future generation. We are on a six year journey to develop this 20ha site into a living village that represents, much that makes us proud. Our mātauranga māori (taonga tuku iho) and our tūpuna guide us, while our Kaitiakitanga calls us to remain protectors of the whenua.”