Urban development large-scale projects
Kāinga Ora is enabling a mix of new social and market homes to be delivered across our large-scale projects in Auckland and eastern Porirua. To achieve this, Kāinga Ora partners with developers, councils, iwi, and government agencies.
We are currently leading the delivery of six large-scale development projects in Auckland - Hobsonville Point, Northcote, Roskill, Oranga, and Mangere, and one large-scale project in eastern Porirua. We have also partnered with Winton to deliver a large-scale greenfield development at Te Kauwhata (Lakeside).
Kāinga Ora is working alongside Tāmaki Regeneration Company to enable more homes in Point England, Panmure, and Glen Innes in Auckland’s east. As well as increasing the supply of new warm, dry homes, these projects will create improved infrastructure, more connected neighbourhoods, and better amenities.
Our approach to urban development recognises that places, cities, and towns aren’t just built things. Good urban design must embrace the past, celebrate the culture of the people that live there and enhance the environment. That’s why we work closely with existing communities and rōpū to ensure our development outcomes have far-reaching benefits and support the Kāinga Ora vision of building better, brighter homes, communities and lives.
Become a build partner
Our significant pipeline of work leads to more opportunity and innovation in the home construction market. Kāinga Ora is seeking to develop sustainable neighbourhoods that are well designed and built, with high quality housing and amenities. We are looking for interested parties to join the Developer/Housing Provider Group who would like to acquire land and develop in accordance with a Development Agreement with Kāinga Ora – UDD. All interested parties, regardless of size, are invited to respond.
Find more information about how you can partner with us by emailing landsales.UDD@kaingaora.govt.nz
Urban development sites

Hobsonville point
Hobsonville Point sits on a 167ha peninsula in the Upper Waitematā harbour, just 20 minutes’ drive north-west of Auckland.

Northcote
Northcote, on Auckland’s north shore, is located just over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, a mere 15-minute drive from the CBD with great transport links.

Roskill
Mt Roskill, in Auckland’s south-west, has great local facilities and transport links, and is home to a vibrant and diverse community, only 6.5km from the CBD.

Oranga
Oranga is a hidden gem in central Auckland, 9km to the southeast of the CBD near the employment hubs of Greenlane and Penrose, close to Onehunga town centre.

Mangere
Situated just south of the city, Mangere benefits from great access to several major employment centres, including Mangere Centre and Auckland Airport in the south.

Tāmaki
Tāmaki is located 12km from Auckland’s CBD and is well connected with strong public transport and infrastructure.

Lakeside
Within easy reach of Auckland and Hamilton, the Lakeside development at Te Kauwhata sits right by the shores of scenic Lake Waikare, featuring dedicated reserves and wetlands.

Te Rā Nui / Porirua
Eastern Porirua is located 24km north of Wellington. It has one of the highest concentrations of social housing in New Zealand.
Page updated: 4 March 2025