A significant landholding in the coastal Auckland suburb of Orewa is available for purchase, offering buyers the opportunity to acquire a large-scale site that includes existing development approvals and considerable future optionality.
Known as Ara Hills, the wider 10-stage development spans 86ha and the balance landholding of approximately 45ha is currently on offer, giving developers access to a multi-stage project.
Stages 5 and 6 have existing development rights and substantially established infrastructure in place to support 168 lots.
In addition, Proposed Plan Change 119 is significantly advanced and seeks to enable a further 222 residential lots across Stages 7 to 9.
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This proposed uplift will increase the masterplan outcome from the existing 575-lot consent to an indicative 797-lot community, creating substantial embedded value within the balance landholding with potential for further density to achieve up to 900 indicative dwellings.
Complementing the approved and proposed development areas is Stage 10, a substantial residual landholding outside the current urban framework that offers future planning, development, and landbanking potential.
The site is strategically positioned with direct access from the State Highway 1 Grand Drive interchange and is set to benefit from the continued growth of the wider Hibiscus Coast community.
Colliers Directors Josh Coburn and Blair Peterken have been exclusively appointed to market Ara Hills for sale and are taking expressions of interest closing at 4pm on Thursday 5 November, unless sold prior.
The Ara Hills landholding is located within Auckland Council’s Future Urban Zone and development activity is moving ahead rapidly, with substantial infrastructure, roading, open space, and residential housing delivered throughout the community.
Stages 1 to 4 comprise 407 lots and have established Ara Hills as one of Auckland’s most advanced greenfield residential developments.
Coburn, Director of Site Sales & Capital Markets at Colliers, says Ara Hills offers buyers the rare chance to secure an offering that combines approved development rights, vendor-led planning advancement, and established infrastructure.
“Ara Hills represents a compelling large-scale acquisition opportunity, offering immediate development momentum, future expansion potential, and long-term strategic flexibility. Its position within one of Auckland’s strongest growth locations further reinforces its appeal,” Coburn says.
“Importantly, a plan change is being sought that will enable additional lots across the development. The plan change process has been supported by extensive planning, engineering, transport, and environmental investigations. The proposed uplift comprises 41 lots within Stage 7, 63 lots within Stage 8, and 118 lots within Stage 9.”
Peterken, Director of Capital Markets at Colliers, says the development enjoys an exceptional location in one of northern Auckland’s key growth corridors.
“Current and future residents have easy access to Orewa Beach, Silverdale’s retail and commercial amenities, quality schools, recreational facilities, and the extensive transport links provided by State Highway 1 that can all be reached in approximately 10 minutes or less,” Peterken says.
“A defining characteristic of Ara Hills is the quality of infrastructure and amenity already delivered throughout the community. Integrated roading networks, open space corridors, parks, and recreational areas have been developed alongside residential neighbourhoods, creating a cohesive and highly liveable environment. These completed elements provide a strong foundation for the continued growth of the community.
“Ara Hills is well positioned to participate in the next phase of the residential market cycle. The project’s scale, maturity, and staged delivery profile create a compelling platform from which to benefit from improving market fundamentals over the medium to long term.”
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