A flagship mixed-tenure development combining sustainability, affordability, and strong community outcomes.
Services delivered
Our vision
Te Paeroa is a large-scale, mixed-tenure residential development in Tauranga designed to deliver a diverse and inclusive community that responds to the region’s growing and evolving housing needs.
With a strong focus on affordability, accessibility, and social outcomes, the development seeks to create a well-connected neighbourhood that supports whānau across the housing continuum. Through thoughtful masterplanning, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to innovation, Te Paeroa aims to set a benchmark for medium-density, mixed-tenure housing in New Zealand.
Project details
Est. gross development value
Circa $170 million
Certification
Targeting minimum Homestar 6
Size
23,562m²
Delivery Stage
In progress – currently in business case establishment phase, staged delivery anticipated
Homes
Circa 200 (mixed typologies)
Housing mix
Given the scale of Te Paeroa, the development will deliver a wide range of housing types, price points, and tenures to meet the diverse needs of Tauranga and the wider region. The site is uniquely positioned, with strong access to existing social infrastructure, enabling the creation of a well-connected and welcoming mixed-tenure community.
one- and two-bedroom homes targeting single-person households and small families, including an element of social housing
three-bedroom homes providing affordable options for mid-sized families
four-bedroom homes addressing the needs of larger families at more accessible price points
Community & place
Community Building & Social Cohesion
creation of a mixed-tenure community with a range of spaces designed to foster community
provision of communal outdoor living spaces to promote community integration and cohesion
development designed for, and promoted to, whānau across the housing continuum
Inclusivity & Social Equity
addressing poverty of housing choice, particularly for entry-level home buyers, marginalised groups, and under-represented whānau
Partnerships & Local Engagement
partnering with values- and outcomes-aligned organisations
engagement with and strengthening of the local development and supply chain
Impact & outcomes
Housing Access & Affordability
use of tenures and typologies to deliver lower price points (rather than relying on discounts to market values)
Innovation & Replicability
acting as an exemplar for medium-density, mixed-tenure housing in Tauranga
demonstrating alternative ways of living that can be replicated across the region
Economic & Delivery Efficiency
aggregation of green space to drive development efficiencies and lower costs
