Testimonials

In early 2023, He Waka Tapu and Cook Brothers commenced their collaborative journey on the Ahikā affordable housing project. Today, a year later, the site has transformed from a vacant lot into a stunning 10-unit development.

We greatly appreciated how the Cook Brothers Construction (CBC) team embraced our kaupapa Māori values, such as manaakitanga (hospitality), whanaungatanga (building relationships), and kotahitanga (unity). Brent, David, and Hannah were instrumental in this journey, embodying these values and seamlessly integrating into our waka.

Throughout the build, any issues that arose were addressed collectively, with consultation and transparency at the forefront. The CBC team demonstrated honesty and integrity, ensuring that no problem was too significant to rectify. Their dedication and open communication were invaluable to us.

The guidance and knowledge shared by the CBC team was crucial, from advice on contaminated soil to selecting the exterior paint colour, managing the driveway and manhole, laundry vents, and moving the sump to mention a few. We thank you for your support and expertise.

We are particularly thankful for the gift of the hangi table, now proudly located near our hangi pit, which is amazingly stunning. Additionally, we are grateful for the exceptional work done by their apprentices in creating the Pātaka Pukapuka / Community Book boxes, which have been distributed around the Eastern Suburbs of Christchurch. These contributions have significantly given back to the community.

The past year has been significant for He Waka Tapu and the Ahikā project. We have cherished this journey with Cook Brothers Construction and were excited when we reached practical completion, and eagerly anticipate receiving the Code of Compliance Certificate, marking a day of pure celebration.

Jackie Burrows

He Waka Tapu, CEO

The Preschool wanted to design a self-care station where the children could help themselves with water and face cloths and allow them to put the food and water waste into various containers at their level.  The item they wanted, they could not source, so with Enviroschools support, they came across Bob The Builder. We are so lucky to have something to use to sustain our future within the preschool.  The water waste from drinking glasses goes back into the garden; the food waste is divided into 3 coloured bins: one for feed for local hens, one for the worm farm and the last for our green bin. Many thanks to Cook Brothers Construction and Bob The Builder for coming to our rescue and supporting us in developing a sustainable product we can use as children to learn self-help skills. 

St Margaret’s College

Dear Rob and team, 

On behalf of the Board and Staff, I would like to thank you for your incredible dedication and many hours of work over the past two years of refurbishment.

Your hard work and commitment to our school has truly made a difference. The positive changes in our school wouldn't have been possible without your attention to detail and contributions. 

Thank you for being such a great person and making our school a better place. 

Principal and School Board. 

Thank you for all your expertise and being so adaptable. We appreciate you!

Te Kura o Rātā, Templeton School

We continue to be blown away by what Cook Brothers have delivered in Arrowtown. Thanks again for all you have done for us on that front!

Greig Allison

Villiers Townhouses

I would also like to say it's been great working with you as a team; genuinely a positive, supportive and collaborative site that is down to you guys as a team. So, thank you for making this job an enjoyable one. 

Paige Hamill 

Contracts Manager, Ardent Limited