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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747496933920{padding-top: 8px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Toko Toru Tapu church<\/a> in Manutuke, Gisborne, is one of New Zealand\u2019s most significant M\u0101ori churches, renowned for its deep cultural history and intricate carvings by master carver Rukupo.<\/p>\nWith the current structure dating back to 1913, the brick-and-mortar construction had deteriorated over time, necessitating a full restoration to preserve its heritage and structural integrity.<\/p>\n
A key component of the restoration involved seismic stabilization and crack stitching to reinforce the church against future structural challenges.<\/p>\n
Traditional steel reinforcement posed a risk of corrosion, which could lead to masonry rupture and further damage. <\/strong><\/p>\nTo ensure a long-lasting solution, engineers and architects specified Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar<\/a> for the project.<\/p>\nProject Results<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe use of Mateenbar60\u2122 in the seismic strengthening of Toko Toru Tapu church delivered several critical advantages:<\/p>\n
\n- Non-corrosive and long-lasting<\/strong> \u2013Mateenbar60\u2122 does not rust or degrade, ensuring the masonry remains intact over time.<\/li>\n
- Lightweight and easy to install<\/strong> \u2013 Construction teams found Mateenbar60\u2122 easier to handle, cut, and mount, streamlining the restoration process.<\/li>\n
- Proven seismic performance<\/strong> \u2013 Fiberglass rebar provides the necessary reinforcement without adding excessive weight or introducing corrosion risks that could compromise the church\u2019s structure.<\/li>\n
- Locally manufactured<\/strong> \u2013 The use of a locally produced product supported the New Zealand construction industry while providing a tailored solution for the project\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Structural engineer, Peter Smith of Spencer Holmes and local architect James Blackburne of Architects 44 considered other reinforcement solutions and decided on\u00a0 Mateenbar60\u2122, as it met all key properties and ensured a build that will last.<\/p>\n
Unlike steel that can corrode and cause concrete and masonry to rupture, Mateenbar60\u2122 is non-corrosive and has a 100-year design life.<\/p>\n
Blackburne considered all traditional options but specified Mateenbar60\u2122 \u201cbecause it was best for the job\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\nAll the key requirements lined up and, being locally manufactured, Mateenbar60\u2122 was a perfect solution.<\/p>\n
Smith commented, \u201cMateenbar60\u2122 was the best choice as it doesn\u2019t corrode.\u201d<\/p>\n
This will ensure that the restoration work is one that will last. Mateenbar60\u2122 is corrosion-free and unlike black steel will not rust or cause spalling in the porous, alkaline conditions of the masonry.<\/p>\n
City Construction enjoyed working with Mateenbar60\u2122 noting: \u201cit\u2019s lightweight and easy to cut\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\nIntegrating Mateenbar60\u2122 into the seismic strengthening of Toko Toru Tapu church ensures that this historic landmark will continue to stand for generations, preserving its cultural significance while reinforcing its structural resilience.<\/p>\n
To see how Mateenbar\u00ae helped reconstruct another New Zealand historic landmark, see the Gisborne Cenotaph Repair<\/a>.<\/p>\nBuilding the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\nFor over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Toko Toru Tapu church in Manutuke, Gisborne, is one of the most important Maori churches in New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8021,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolio","tag-carriage","tag-quality"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ghar.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8019"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9620,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019\/revisions\/9620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
With the current structure dating back to 1913, the brick-and-mortar construction had deteriorated over time, necessitating a full restoration to preserve its heritage and structural integrity.<\/p>\n
A key component of the restoration involved seismic stabilization and crack stitching to reinforce the church against future structural challenges.<\/p>\n
Traditional steel reinforcement posed a risk of corrosion, which could lead to masonry rupture and further damage. <\/strong><\/p>\n To ensure a long-lasting solution, engineers and architects specified Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar<\/a> for the project.<\/p>\n The use of Mateenbar60\u2122 in the seismic strengthening of Toko Toru Tapu church delivered several critical advantages:<\/p>\n Structural engineer, Peter Smith of Spencer Holmes and local architect James Blackburne of Architects 44 considered other reinforcement solutions and decided on\u00a0 Mateenbar60\u2122, as it met all key properties and ensured a build that will last.<\/p>\n Unlike steel that can corrode and cause concrete and masonry to rupture, Mateenbar60\u2122 is non-corrosive and has a 100-year design life.<\/p>\n Blackburne considered all traditional options but specified Mateenbar60\u2122 \u201cbecause it was best for the job\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n All the key requirements lined up and, being locally manufactured, Mateenbar60\u2122 was a perfect solution.<\/p>\n Smith commented, \u201cMateenbar60\u2122 was the best choice as it doesn\u2019t corrode.\u201d<\/p>\n This will ensure that the restoration work is one that will last. Mateenbar60\u2122 is corrosion-free and unlike black steel will not rust or cause spalling in the porous, alkaline conditions of the masonry.<\/p>\n City Construction enjoyed working with Mateenbar60\u2122 noting: \u201cit\u2019s lightweight and easy to cut\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n Integrating Mateenbar60\u2122 into the seismic strengthening of Toko Toru Tapu church ensures that this historic landmark will continue to stand for generations, preserving its cultural significance while reinforcing its structural resilience.<\/p>\n To see how Mateenbar\u00ae helped reconstruct another New Zealand historic landmark, see the Gisborne Cenotaph Repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n For over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Toko Toru Tapu church in Manutuke, Gisborne, is one of the most important Maori churches in New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8021,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolio","tag-carriage","tag-quality"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/ghar.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8019"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9620,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8019\/revisions\/9620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Project Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Building the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n