This project is an integrated development of Te Ārai Precinct, which includes the development of a cultural centre, a school, an indigenous aquarium alongside land-based aquaculture facilities, and parkland improvements — including safe and convenient public access to the regionally significant Te Ārai Regional Park. The project also includes the staged development of up to 420 residential and retirement living units, including the establishment of affordable Ngāti Manuhiri papakainga housing.

 

For Ngāti Manuhiri, Te Ārai South is a manifestation of mana motuhake. It is estimated that this plan will contribute in excess of $2 billion in value to the Auckland and Northland economies, and it will allow us to advance our social and cultural interests, taking a step towards fully realising the commercial redress opportunities of the land, returned through our settlement, for the benefit of ngā uri o Ngāti Manuhiri.