Te Pākau Maru

Te Pākau Maru is a multi-stage, blind-mixed tenure development that brings 63 new homes to life in New Brighton, designed to reflect the needs and aspirations of its community. Created to meet a diverse range of housing needs, it combines reduced-rent options and 
accessible homeownership pathways to meet people where they are.

Through smart design, 
strong partnerships, and a focus on long-term value, Te Pākau Maru sets a new benchmark for 
how Aotearoa’s housing developments can serve both people and place.

8% Progressive Home Ownership

Via Ministry for Pacific Peoples grant

59% Affordable Rentals

80% of market rate, via Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Scheme

33% Market Sales

Priority for first-home buyers

Typology & Tenure

• Flexible, intergenerational living enabled through specific typologies

• Delivered in three stages across a mix of tenures

House Performance & Features

• Homestar 7 rated

• Homes use around 34% less electricity, saving residents approximately $800 a year

• Heat recovery ventilation in every home

• Durable, low-impact materials that minimise carbon emissions and maintenance costs

• Structures and materials engineered to withstand changing environmental conditions, protecting long-term asset integrity

Accessibility

• Ground floor bedrooms with wheelchair access

• Bespoke accessibility options for residents with specific mobility needs

Communal Amenity

• EV charging infrastructure provided for current and future electric vehicle use

Partnerships & Local Engagement

• partnerships with local organisations providing ongoing wraparound support for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.

Community Building & Stability

• a dedicated Community Support Worker who walks alongside residents to foster connection and wellbeing.

• a Resident Advisory Group empowering residents to shape priorities, events, and community direction.

• regular gatherings and neighbourhood events that build pride in place, inclusion, and mutual support.

Safe, Secure Housing at Scale

• 42 households (≈ 114 people) already housed.

• projected total of 63 households (≈ 171 people) by mid-December 2025.

Pathways to Ownership

• under the Progressive Home Ownership model, Home Capital Partners funds 35% of upfront costs, enabling families to secure a home with just 65% mortgage financing.

Local Economic Growth

• supported ≈ 345 workers to date, including 87 local build partners and subcontractors.

• prioritised local contractors and suppliers to retain investment within the Christchurch community.