Te Māra Brochure

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Designed by award-winning Crosson Architects. Two, three and four bedroom homes.

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Puketāpapa, Mt Roskill, is in the middle of a regeneration that will set a new standard for how we live in Tāmaki Makaurau.

New quality housing for a growing community will be supported with upgraded roading, pedestrian links, regeneration of parkland and development to Dominion Rd to strengthen its connection to Mt Roskill.

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A New Neighbourhood From Whare Tupu

Te Māra, the garden, a collection of inspiring architectural homes, designed to nurture life.

Te Māra is a new project from Whare Tupu, a partnership between Avant Group and Te Ākitai Waiohua. This relationship began in 2015 with the aim of creating neighbourhoods that are not only ‘liveable’ but designed to nurture life, creating neighbourhoods that tell the stories of their place. Each project plays a part in growing a better future for how we live in Auckland.

Puketāpapa, Mt Roskill was once a hilltop pa of Waiohua, used as a garden settlement for growing kai such as kumara and hue (gourd). This is where the connection to the name Puketāpapa is said to have come from, with ‘puke’, meaning hill and ‘tāpapa’, preparing the soil.

The conception of Te Māra (the garden) was guided by the history and significance of Puketāpapa, a record of stories and culture. It is important that we treat Puketāpapa in a respectful manner, as a taonga to Te Ākitai Waiohua and an integral part to the identity of the Mt Roskill community.

"We are intensely interested in community and place making. We are focused on providing well designed homes that are practical, beautiful and respect and celebrate the history of the area."

– Ken, Crosson Architects

Building on the history of the māra kai (food garden) and the coming together of communities – Te Māra has been designed to foster close knit neighbourhoods that will grow and strengthen under the new Roskill South development, which will provide upgraded roading, pedestrian links, parkland and public transport, all to support a growing urban-fringe community.

Visit Te Māra. Imagine planting a seed here and growing your future in Puketāpapa, Mt Roskill. Climb the maunga and take in the views from the summit, looking out across the Auckland isthmus. Share a new home with those you love and connect with neighbours on the same journey as you.

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Your Home: Designed To Nurture As a meticulously planned masterplan development, Te Māra will offer a level of lifestyle living that will meet your every need.

Designed by the renowned and awardwinning Ken Crosson and his team at Crosson Architects, these homes have been designed to provide a warm, safe and comfortable space for you and your family to call your own.

The overall development has been given the theme of Te Māra, 'the garden'.

Reference to this cultural theme is apparent in the maintained visual connection to the surrounding maunga, the architectural design of each site and home, and the diverse planting designs, which provide suitable habitats for indigenous flora and fauna. The development uses trusted low maintenance solid masonry materials, softened with the integration of various planting species, creating a garden development perfect for busy families and individuals.

Choose between two, three and four bedroom homes. With a strong sense of community, quality building, and a sophisticated design aesthetic, Te Māra raises the standard for terraced housing.

"Avant are passionate about transforming neighbourhoods – it's what excites us the most. A masterplan can make a great difference to how communities are created, the way people live, how they perceive their environment and how they interact with their street.

Being mana whenua led means we strive to bring authenticity to developments and care about the long-term future of the project and the people who live there. It determines everything we do across urban design, architecture, building materials and landscaping, and goes beyond building four walls – creating communities and neighbourhoods that purchasers will love and share passion for."

– Mat, Avant Group

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Crafted with both sustainability and aesthetic vision in mind, the interior design reflects the local area with warm, natural colours and materials.

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Open plan living Your living area flows seamlessly through full height sliding doors to your private courtyard, a lovely space for entertaining and growing your own garden.

Designed to maximise light and space, the full set of whiteware and engineered stone benchtops create the perfect hybrid between functionality and style.

Bedroom With plenty of natural light, built-in wardrobes, a warm and inviting interior colour scheme, bedrooms articulate a space of harmony and comfort.

Bathroom Bathrooms and ensuites include quality materials and fittings, from the floor to ceiling shower tiles, quality tapware and modern furniture which give the overall impression of a timeless and sleek finish.

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The City To The Maunga Puketāpapa is directly connected to the CBD and central suburbs. There are frequent bus services every 5-10mins along Dominion Rd, access south and west with crosstown bus services, and the South-Western motorway and Waterview Tunnel by car.

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Puketāpapa Mount Roskill Freeland Reserve Gilmours Wholesale Food & Beverage Stoddard Rd Shops New World The Warehouse Lotus Supermarket Mt Roskill Family Dentist East Tāmaki Healthcare Countdown Buddies Learning Centre Mt Little Albe rt Rd Medical Centre Mt Roskill May Road School Pitter Patter Childcare Akarana Golf Club Mt Roskill Early Childhood Centre Mt Roskill Grammar School Mt Roskill Primary John Moore Reserve New Horizons Community Garden Keith Hay Park Fields Keith Hay Park Cricket Nets Cameron Pool & Leisure Centre Tri Star Gymnastics Eden Roskill Cricket Club Waikōwhai Intermediate Hay Park School West Reserve Bunnings Warehouse SH20 South-Western Motorway Waikōwhai Park Wattle Bay Reserve Maungakiekie Golf Club Margaret Griffen Park War Memorial Park Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall Skate Board Park Eden Roskill Softball Club Dominion Rd Waterview Tunnel

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Take In The Fresh Air With the maunga at it’s heart, surrounded by neighbouring parks and green spaces, Puketāpapa gives you all the reasons to get outside and connect with nature.

Climb the Maunga 20mins Enjoy 360° views of the Auckland isthmus via a short, steep climb to Puketāpapa summit. At the tihi (summit), take a seat on one of the benches and soak up the views looking out over the Sky Tower and neighbouring maunga; Mt Eden, Big King, One Tree Hill and Mt Albert.

Native Tree Planting Help restore native vegetation and habitat for native wildlife with tree planting days on the maunga. This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and plant seeds with your local community.

Visit maunga.nz for further information and details on planting days.

Volunteer at New Horizons Community Garden

Look out over the Manukau Harbour from Waikōwhai and Wattle Bay

22 Bremner Ave By promoting sustainable living and the cultural richness of food, plants and people, New Horizons is a project aimed at building healthy community and environment. Located at John Moore Reserve, the project facilitates workshops and trainings on growing food to support communities.

One of the many ways you can contribute to the kaupapa, is by volunteering at the gardens and helping out with planting.

You can also donate, or anyone is welcome to simply stop by to enjoy the gardens.

7min drive | 10min cycle A short drive or cycle south of Puketāpapa will bring you to Waikōwhai and Wattle Bay, which together make up the largest pocket of urban native forest in Auckland City. Brimming with original fauna and flora, this precious urban gem is an Auckland taonga, which can be enjoyed along the Waikōwhai Walkway bush and the coastal track that follows the northern shore of the Manukau Harbour. The track also links to the playground, lookout and dog walking areas.

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Home to a number of excellent sporting and recreational facilities, Puketāpapa offers ample domain for people of all ages to play and be active year round.

Clubs and Sporting Facilities Akarana Golf Club

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Maungakiekie Golf Club

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Keith Hay Park Football Fields

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Keith Hay Park Cricket Nets

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Molley Green Basketball Court

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Cameron Pool & Leisure Centre

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Mt Roskill Grammar Turf

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Eden Roskill Cricket Club

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Ōwairaka Athletics

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Winstone Park Tennis Club

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Tri Star Gymnastics

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Fearon Park Rugby Field

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YMCA Cameron Pool & Leisure Centre 53 Arundel Street Fun, fitness and relaxation all in one, the facilities and programmes on offer at the Cameron Pool & Leisure Centre will help get you and your family moving together – from swim lessons to group fitness, personal training, spas, steam room and sauna.

Akarana Golf Club 1388 Dominion Rd 9-hole and 18-hole courses with green fees from $30. All thirty two bunkers have new drainage and high quality sand, with a weather path network that continues to be extended, providing all year round playability – a superb achievement given the clay nature of Auckland soils.

Keith Hay Park 63 Arundel Street Keith Hay Park is one of the largest and most used sports parks in Auckland, bringing communities together with a number of sports grounds and recreational facilities, including a basketball court, cycle paths, playground, cricket nets and multiple football fields. The park is also home to the Cameron Pool & Leisure Centre, Tri Star Gymnastics and Auckland United Football Club.

Maungakiekie Golf Club 4 Anita Avenue Well contoured fairways and greens with an abundance of native trees attracting a wide variety of colourful bird life. Relax in the clubhouse and take in some of the most stunning views in Auckland across the Waitākere Ranges.

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Urban Flavours Close To Home Dominion Road sees kilometres of restaurants stretching across Mt Roskill through to Mt Eden serving an abundance of diverse and authentic urban flavours while a number of local cafes are ready to greet you with coffee and a smile.

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Dinner at Chinoiserie, Mt Albert Friendly faces at Wild Wheat, Mt Eden

Eateries within a 5km radius

Mt Roskill locals

Tianze Dumpling House

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Dough Boys Bakery

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Bluebells Cakery

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That Place Pizzeria

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Paradise Indian Food

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Honolulu Lulu Cafe

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Chinoiserie

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Tang Du Style – Metro’s Top 10

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Satya

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La Voie Française

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L'oeuf

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Xi’an Food Bar – Metro’s Top 10

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New Flavour

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Wild Wheat

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Mr Zhou's Dumplings

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Kiss Kiss KIIN Thai Underground Kitchen Huai Yang – Metro’s Top 10

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How To Start A Home Garden Gardening at home can be a great way to save money, and an opportunity to connect with nature. You’ll also find that the flavour and texture of homegrown produce is even better than what you're used to finding at the grocery store!

1 Choosing a spot No matter where you put your garden, or what you decide to plant, there are two basic requirements for best success: water and light. Plenty of sunlight is a must! Keep an eye on your backyard for a day and see how the sun travels, sometimes the sun-soaked spots we see when we get home may not be in the sun all day. Remember to water your seedlings more frequently while they are establishing their roots and building their home.

2 Start small A good size for a beginner’s vegetable garden is 2x2m with a depth of soil around 30-40cm. Select a small range of vegetables to start out and plant a few of each. There are a number of tutorials online of how to make a raised garden, but planting in containers is also a good way to start out, and all you need is a sunny spot in your backyard.

3 An 'intensive' layout Small home gardens generally use a method called 'intensive cropping'. This is made up of 2-3 plants of the same species close together in a bed, meaning they can support each other as they grow (strength in numbers). Intensive cropping creates a more productive garden that is easier to manage.

Tip of the day – Ensure you can access all your plants from the edge of the garden bed so that you don't need to step over the soil.

4 Rich soil is pure gold For the best harvest, your garden needs the best soil. Luckily for us, Tāmaki Makaurau has some of the best growing soil in the country: it’s easy to dig and drains well. Even so, all soil can be improved over time by mixing compost into it. Compost helps balance the consistency of different soils, helping to retain moisture and nutrients for plants to use. Try composting in your backyard – it's a great use of food scraps, or if you want to start small, egg shells and coffee grinds provide great nutrients when put straight into the soil.

Remember to grow the food that you love to eat!

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Planting at Te Māra Below is just a small selection of what will shape the landscape at Te Māra. The planting aims to tell the stories of Puketāpapa as told

by Te Ākitai Waiohua. We want to promote bird life and provide pollen for bees to help restore balance to the land, while suggesting food and herbs that you can introduce into your own garden.

Native stories

Nurturing communities

Tī Kōuka Commonly known as the cabbage tree, Tī Kōuka has long been used by Māori as tools and food.

The fibres within its stem are strong, durable and water resistant making them perfect for fishing line, footwear and kete. The roots and stems could also be cooked and eaten, with similar nutrients to kumara.

Citrus Citrus fruits grow well in the warm sun and volcanic soil of Tāmaki Makaurau. Lemons begin to fruit in summer with the tree full of ripe fruit early autumn ready to be made into a curd or added into a G&T.

Pūriri A great tree that is said to live for over 2000 years. The Pūriri has a deep connection with the history of Māori in New Zealand. After the death of a person with high mana such as a chief, their bones would be entombed in the hollow of the trunk.

Nīkau The southern-most growing palm tree in the world, the Nīkau is iconic for New Zealand. It's nectar rich flowers is an important food source for insects and birds. Its bright red berries are a favourite for the Kererū while immature flowers can even be harvested and cooked like cauliflower for our consumption.

Feijoa A favourite in Aotearoa, feijoa trees fruit between March to May with an abundance like few other. The soft green fruit make for perfect chutneys, jams and even wine.

Rosemary An aromatic herb that grows in a dense bush.

The neighbourhood rosemary plants will be well used every Sunday. Pair with some garlic and red meat, life doesn't get much better.

Kawakawa A natural anti-inflammatory that has been used by the Māori for generations and is now a favourite in the realm of natural healthcare.

Kawakawa leaves are bitter when eaten but when boiled in water, create an aromatic tea.

Feeding the Bees Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem and populations are declining rapidly. Each garden plan should include food for our little allies.

Plants like Tī Kōuka (cabbage trees), Rosemary and the mighty Pūriri are great food sources that can help restore healthy populations.

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Native Digestive Tonic 5-6 fresh kawakawa leaves, torn

Fresh mint

Healing Benefits

Kawakawa

Ginger sliced

Kawakawa has been used in traditional rongoā Māori (Māori medicine) for centuries.

The leaves were traditionally used to brew herbal remedies or concoctions, and treat skin abrasions and ailments by turning it into a poultice and applying topically. There are also stories of people chewing on the leaves to cure toothaches. It is an incredible plant with medicinal and healing abilities and antimicrobial and analgesic properties.

Lemon Slice of lemon

Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C, which is an important vitamin for supporting the immune system and helping protect cells from free radical damage, reducing the risk of the disease.

It also contains a high amount of soluble dietary fibre, which aids in healthy digestion.

Ginger Ginger root is well-known for its warming properties and for supporting healthy circulation, assumed to be due to its mild spice.

It is also used as a natural alternative to aid digestion, ease nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold.

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Mint

Add all ingredients to a pot with 2 cups of water. Cover, bring to the boil then simmer on low heat for 15 mins.

Mint is full of anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties, making it excellent for managing blood sugar levels and treating skin conditions.

The active oil, menthol, gives mint a cooling effect, which acts as a great relief for indigestion and chest congestion. Mint is also an essential part of aromatherapy, used to relieve stress and rejuvenate the mind with it's refreshing and calming natural aroma.

Sweeten with honey, optional

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Kūmara & Pumpkin Bake Serves 4 4 medium-sized kūmara, peeled and grated

⅓ pumpkin, peeled and grated

1 onion, chopped

A simple, easy and delicious bake, perfect for feeding the family! Add or substitute ingredients with what you have on hand, or growing in the garden.

2 garlic cloves, diced

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3 silverbeet leaves, thinly sliced and chopped

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking dish with aluminium foil, leaving enough length to fold over the top.

Combine all the ingredients into a bowl, mixing well with the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: add herbs from the garden.

Place the mixture into the prepared dish and fold over the foil to make a parcel.

Bake for about 1 hr, or until cooked through.

Optional: open the foil for the last 15 mins to allow the top to brown.

¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

½ cup coconut milk, light

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Contact our sales team Karishma Singh karishma.singh@colliers.com 021 0235 9083

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