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Our first collection of 15 beautifully detailed, high-quality homes within a 4.7-hectare neighbourhood of 140 homes, smack-bang in the heart of Pā Harakeke Flaxmere. With a central park providing strong cultural connections, thoughtful architecture and convenience literally on the doorstop, this is a place to thrive.
The brand new homes in Collection 1: Te Awhi Rito were thoughtfully created by Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE) and proudly built by TW Construction.
By iwi, for iwi.
For uri of Tamatea Pōkai Whenua, this first collection at Te Rito is enabled by impact investment from Hāpai Housing & Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua, together with Whānau Impact Partner, Ka Uruora & Te Uru Ahupūtea: a programme helping whānau to build pathways toward financial independence, healthy kāinga, and long-term housing security. If you are uri of Tamatea Pōkai Whenua, let's get you started!
If you don't qualify for support from Ka Uruora (check out our Q&A's on the homes to find out if you do), there are plenty of opportunities at Te Rito coming up via our development partner, TW Property.
ACCESSING A HOME
You need to be registered with Tamatea Pōkai Whenua and Te Ahu Urupūtea - our free financial literacy workshop via Ka Uruora to be eligible for one of the 70 homes being created for whānau, including these 15 homes in our first collection, Te Awhi Rito, and the 21 homes coming soon in Collection 3: Te Rau Tūpuna, launching in July 2026.
Eligibility criteria does apply for each of the pathways available through Ka Uruora, so check out our Questions and Answers about the homes for a helpful explanation of the work that Ka Uruora does and how they might support you at Te Awhi Rito. Our next 4-week course starts Wednesday 8 July 5:30 - 7:30pm, so register now!
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To register with Tamatea Pōkai Whenua, go to www.tpw.iwi.nz/rēhita-mai.
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To sign up for Te Uru Ahupūtea financial education programme, go to https://kauruora.nz/ka-uruora-aotearoa/ka-uruora-te-matau-a-maui/
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If you have any questions, you can also email tmm.support@kauruora.nz
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If you have already completed the financial education programme, you just need to complete and submit your Te Urunga Kāinga registration form for Te Awhi Rito online (use your Ka Uruora login).
TE AWHI RITO
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Collection 1: Te Awhi Rito, the first homes to be built in Flaxmere's newest quality neighbourhood: Te Rito. Te Awhi Rito creates 15 single-storey homes, sized 90 - 119m2. You’ll enjoy a guaranteed quality of neighbouring homes, with unbeatable access to surrounding amenity for easy living (The Flaxmere Town Centre proposed new master plan was recently endorsed by Hastings District Council, and the brand new full-service Woolworths Supermarket is opening mid-2026).
These homes are truly beautiful! Not just another cookie cutter development, Te Awhi Rito has been defined by one simple question: ‘what makes great?’ It’s about changing the way we live and that starts with creating homes that are aspirational.
Architectural features include striking rooflines and timeless cladding in a subtle nod to the past. Impressive custom glazing and generous raked ceilings in living areas ensure maximum natural light. Open plan kitchens, spacious interiors, and hardworking interior fixtures make these homes very special. All homes are fully fenced, with low-impact landscaping and private courtyards for modern living.
HOUSE DETAILS.
The 15 two & three-bedroom homes in Collection 1, Te Awhi Rito are available to qualifying whānau as either affordable rentals or shared ownership opportunities via our whānau impact partner, Ka Uruora and Te Uru Ahupūtea: a programme helping whānau to build pathways toward financial independence, healthy kāinga, and long-term housing security.
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All are single-storey, fully fenced and landscaped.
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Six are 3-bedroom homes.
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Nine are 2-bedroom homes.
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Homes are sized 90 - 119m2.
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Sections are grassed, with planting in place and low maintenance courtyards (either front, rear or both).
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All have 1.5 bathrooms (1 full bathroom with shower, toilet, basin; and 1 half-bathroom with toilet/basin).
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All offer open-plan living: 5 floor plans to choose from.
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11 homes are standalone with an internal access garage.
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4 homes are duplexes with parking on a car pad.
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Laundries are located either in a dedicated cupboard off the hallway or in the garage.
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Window blinds are included.
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Purchasers receive a home & garden maintenance set.
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Cost control: fully insulated, thermally broken double glazing, heating/cooling via heat pump.
INFO PACK LINKS.
Te Awhi Rito is an amazing opportunity for all ages and stages. To understand the details in your own time, the documents are all linked below. Whitney and the team from Ka Uruora are here to guide you too (see Questions & Answers for contact details).
Questions & Answers - Collection 1, Te Awhi Rito.
Te Rito Collections Map (where Te Awhi Rito is positioned within the wider development)
Collection 1:Te Awhi Rito Map (the house packs below refer to the lot# on the map).
Te Awhi Rito Pricing (purchase and rental).
HOUSE PACKS
Because these homes are either completed or nearing completion, a full construction pack is available for each home, including the the external elevations of the home, its cladding detail, floor plan (including room-room measurements), roofing detail, electrical plan, landscape plan and details on fixtures/fittings.
3-BEDROOMS.
House Design B (119.5m2)
Lot 1,3 and 6 + Fixtures & Fittings
House Design B.1 (119.5m2)
Lot 2,5 + Fixtures & Fittings #2 #5
House Design B.1 (122.4m2)
2-BEDROOMS.
House Design D (104.m2):
House Design E (104.m2):
Lot 7, 8, 11 + Fixtures & Fittings #7 #8 & #11
House Design D.1 (104.m2):
Lot 9,15 + Fixtures & Fittings
House Design E.1 (90.9m2):
House Design C (104.2m2):