A new childcare centre in Kawakawa in Northland is garnering international attention.
Whenua, which is being built for the Ngati Hine Health Trust, was longlisted in the unbuilt category of the World Architecture News Awards, but failed to make the final six.
Architect Phil Smith says it was great to get that far and the building will be submitted for other awards.
He told Waatea News the brief was to incorporate iwi traditions, so tamariki can learn their culture and customs.
Building will start as soon as consents are finalised.
