New apartment complex for central Auckland suburb

Designed for older people or those with health needs, the new one-bedroom units with accessible bathrooms will provide homes close to important amenities.

Patrick Dougherty, General Manager Construction & Innovation at Kāinga Ora says it is fantastic to see the apartment complex completed. “Construction of this project commenced at the same as time as the global COVID-19 pandemic,” he says.

“The development uses offsite manufactured units, built offsite in a factory, and is the largest social housing development Kāinga Ora has completed using this method of construction to deliver new state homes to kiwis in need.

“It is made up of three buildings with separate entrances and lobby areas, lift access to all levels, a community room complete with a kitchen, meeting room and gardens for residents to enjoy. With modern designs, the complex is stunning and will help create a sense of community for all who live there.

“The Auckland region has over 32,000 state houses, and apartment complexes like this mean important housing options for older people or those with mobility issues to live well in a central Auckland community.”

Kāinga Ora teams are working with the Ministry of Social Development to match prospective tenants to the new homes so people can move in shortly, once the road works in Pt Chevalier Road are completed.