The Northcote Development area is well-suited to intensification. It is very well located, close to the CBD and other key workplaces such as Takapuna and the Wairau Valley, and it has good (and improving) transport links.

Northcote residents have told us they strongly believe Northcote deserves investment. They feel that the quality of some of the housing, buildings and public facilities does not match the quality of the natural amenity. The Northcote Development will help this much-loved neighbourhood grow into its potential.

Northcote has a number of Kāinga Ora homes that are no longer up to standard. It makes sense to replace these homes and at the same time utilise the land they are on more efficiently by building modern, fit-for-purpose homes at a higher density.

Kāinga Ora - planning and managing
Kāinga Ora's Urban Development Team is managing the building of the new homes and new or upgraded infrastructure and amenities. This team are behind the successful Hobsonville Point development. They are the ‘masterplanners’ for the Northcote development and are also responsible for working with the community and gathering their input for Northcote. 

Kāinga Ora - social housing customers
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is looking after their existing customers and helping them relocate to a different Kāinga Ora home if their current home is within the Northcote development area. 

Eke Panuku - town centre and greenway
Eke Panuku Development Auckland looks after urban development projects. They are part of Auckland Council. They will oversee the reinvigoration of the town centre and are working with Kāinga Ora to implement the Awataha Greenway project.

If you are a customer of Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities living in Northcote, you may need to move to different accommodation. Some customers will want to leave the area for a variety of reasons, such as being closer to family. Others will want to stay in the area, for example because they have children at school locally. Kāinga Ora's tenancy liaison team will meet with you to discuss your needs and work to find a home that meets them.

To get in touch with the team, call 0800 801 601.

During the construction period our contractors will keep you informed and look for every opportunity to be good neighbours. If you have a question or a problem to report, please get in touch.

Builders
Various building companies will be contracted to build the new houses. Once construction has started if you have an issue relating to work going on nearby, contact the company on site. Look for their company names on work vehicles or fence banners.

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Call Kāinga Ora if you are a tenant and have questions about relocation to different accommodation. Call us on 0800 801 601. 

Kāinga Ora - Urban Development
Kāinga Ora's Urban Development Team is managing the Northcote Development, so if you have a query regarding planning or timelines flick us an email: info@northcotedevelopment.co.nz

The new homes are a mix of social and market housing. They will range in size from one to five bedrooms and include apartments, walk-ups, terraced homes and standalone homes.