• Referral application
  • Referral declined
  • Applicant may reapply

Project summary

The project is a mixed-use development across five interrelated sites. The project includes the subdivision and establishment of residential and non-residential areas, as well as associated infrastructure and open spaces, including:

  • subdivision and development of approximately 1,115 residential lots 

  • subdivision and development of allotments to enable non-residential and community activities

  • provision for community services through a village precinct; including: a commercial area (approximately 7,200 m²), a school site (2.10 hectares), and conference centre and visitor accommodation (approximately 6.15 hectares)

  • provision and construction of supporting infrastructure and land use components

  • establishment of an open space network of approximately 284 hectares incorporating native restoration, revegetation, and mitigation planting

  • provision and construction of infrastructure and transport elements to support the development.

The applicant seeks the following approvals through the fast-track approvals process to authorise the project:

  • resource consents under the Resource Management Act 1991

  • wildlife authority under the Wildlife Act 1953

  • an archaeological authority under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.

Project location

The project area comprises five distinct development areas.

  1. Ara Tihi – Eastburn, located at 108–117 and 163 Eastburn Road, and 54 Preservation Lane, Arrow Junction.
  2. Mānia – Glenlee/Glenroy, located at 1786 Gibbston Highway.
  3. Taiheke – Riverside, located at Gibbston Highway and 48 Rafters Road.
  4. Karapuke – Drystone, located at 2188 Gibbston Highway.
  5. Kūrae – Waitiri , located at 3207 Gibbston Highway.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure did not refer the project to the Fast-track on 21 October 2026. The application was lodged on May 26th 2026.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Waitiri project (PDF, 177 KB)

If a project is not referred, the applicant may apply for referral again. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.

Referral application to use the Fast-track