As Greys Ave goes up for sale, Sarah Bookman and Seth Schanzer reflect on what it means to lose a building from three perspectives: of having grown up in the space; of community members; and for the architectural community.

In Te Reo Māori the word hononga refers to the concepts of union, connection, relationship and bond. It’s easy to see why this word was chosen to name the vibrant community centre in Kawakawa, which was officially opened by the Prime Minister in October 2020.