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Project summary

The project is a mixed-use residential and commercial development on approximately 28 hectares.

The project comprises subdivision, which is proposed to create:

  • approximately 370 to 470 residential allotments
  • apartment allotments to enable future unit title subdivision
  • two large format retail allotments
  • smaller commercial and speciality retail allotments
  • road reserves to be vested in Kāpiti Coast District Council
  • a large reserve area for wetland offset and flood detention
  • additional open space and access lots, including for stormwater management and shared path connections.

The project will also include:

  • construction of approximately 520 to 620 residential units, including terrace housing, duplexes, standalone dwellings and apartments
  • construction and operation of retail, commercial and service-based activities
  • construction of roading and access
  • provision of public and private open-space areas
  • potential for the creation of off-site wetland offset areas at 180, 186, 196 and 198 Sims Road, Te Horo
  • infrastructure servicing associated with the development.

Project location

The primary development area is approximately 28 hectares at 77 and 109 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu, in the Wellington Region.

The project may also include minor physical works on adjacent properties, as well as the establishment of wetland offset areas at 180, 186, 196 and 198 Sims Road, Te Horo.

Project listing application

New Central Park application – Ministry for the Environment website

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 6 September 2026. The application was lodged on 22 June 2026.

Notice of decision on application for referral of the New Central Park project (amended 18 September 2026) (PDF, 173 KB)

  • Referral application

    Referral application documents for the New Central Park project.
    Referral application