AHI Brighter Future Awards Judge

Julia Te Hira

CORT Community Housing NZ

Julia has nearly 20 years of experience developing social housing in Aotearoa and the UK. As Head of Development for CORT Community Housing, she leads a talented team to deliver community housing of the highest standard. She has been instrumental in the establishment of new funding models for financing community housing in New Zealand. 


Julia has dedicated her career to the improvement of people's lives through housing, which is the backbone of health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Julia Te Hira