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WAIKŌWHAI PROGRESS UPDATE: QUARTER 3, 2026

19 Oct 2026
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A NEIGHBOURHOOD COMING TOGETHER

Waikōwhai is part of the wider Roskill Development, led by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This spring, the first market homes are complete, the reserve works along Te Auaunga are finished, and the next stages are getting underway.

WHERE STAGE 1 AND 2 STAND

Physical works are complete, enabling approximately 380 new homes, including 22 social homes and 43 market homes. All market land across these stages is contracted, with seven development partners.

GEARING UP FOR THE MARKET

First market Homes: house construction is complete on two market superlots, delivering 43 homes, with the first market homes available to buy now. More market homes will start construction this year and be released for sale.

  • WK-22B – 28 market homes built by Yeoman Homes – Molley Green Place
  • WK-27B – 15 market homes built by Neilston Homes – Molley Green Place

KAITIAKITANGA FOR THE COMMUNITY 

Molley Green Reserve upgrade is complete. The Te Auaunga ki Tai Reserve, an extension of Molley Green, is now complete too. The community came together to mark the occasion — read more about the celebration here. Key works delivered include wastewater and stormwater upgrades, watermain installation, power trenching, stream channel flushing, planting and new walkways. The project provides critical infrastructure upgrades for current and future residents, while celebrating the daylighting and restoration of Te Auaunga. We're working with Council to complete compliance, with the reserve expected to open in early 2027.

HE AHA RĀ? STAGE 3, 4 AND 4B MOVING FORWARD

Resource consents and engineering approvals are now in place. House removals in Stages 4 and 4B are well underway, and civil works start in November, enabling around 250 new homes, a mix of social and market.

TIMELINE

Spring 2026

  • Te Auaunga ki Tai Reserve works complete

  • Stage 4 and 4B house removals under way

Summer 2026/27

  • Stage 4 and 4B civil works commence

  • More market homes start construction

Autumn 2027

  • Market home construction continues

  • Stage 4 and 4B civil works continue

  • Construction starts on more social homes

HOMES UPDATE

 

TOTAL HOMES

COMPLETED TO DATE

SOCIAL

151 

22 

MARKET

530

43

TOTAL

681

65

Approximate numbers only. We will provide updates if there are any changes to the plans.

FIND YOUR NEW HOME IN WAIKŌWHAI

Here in Waikōwhai, that place is waiting: a brand new, thoughtfully designed home in a blossoming neighbourhood. With families already moving in, this spring is the time to come and have a look.

Explore the homes for sale and view the price list to begin imagining your next chapter, 

HAERE MAI E HOA, COME AND SAY HELLO

We'd love to meet you. Whether you're ready to buy or simply curious, our friendly team is here to walk you through the neighbourhood. Click here to learn more about Waikōwhai or get in touch. Drop in to the Roskill Development Information Centre at 142 May Road, Roskill South (Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm), or book a time that suits you.

 

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