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Infrastructure Progress As more homes reach completion, infrastructure continues to develop at Paerata Rise. The railway station has been the talk of the town, following confirmation of the station by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in February. The work is part of a $933 million package for Auckland’s rail network announced in early 2020 in […]

Roundabout Project for SH22 Road safety is vitally important, especially with new education facilities such as Paerata School and Best Start Educare in the community. Waka Kotahi NZTA is working hard to improve State Highway 22 for the community, especially at Glenbrook Road, a section of the highway used by 10,000 cars each day. Construction

Together we teach, learn and nurture minds Construction has begun on the BestStart Educare early learning centre, and soon the growing town of Paerata Rise will be filled with lots of growing little minds. Opening January 2022, the centre will be equipped with qualified early learning teachers, quality educational programmes and safe/secure learning spaces, designed

Paerata School to Open in Term Two After 100 years, Paerata School will soon have a new home when it moves from its long time location in rural Paerata to the northern end of Jonah Lomu Drive at Paerata Rise. Covering 4.69 hectares, the new facilities are state of the art and offer a number

Terrace housing meets market needs in Paerata Rise New land packages are being snapped up quickly by build partners Jennian Homes Franklin and Landmark Homes who are excited to bring terrace housing to Paerata Rise. Chris Johnston, Executive Director of Paerata Rise, is intrigued by the future of terrace housing and is hopeful different development

Railway Station confirmed for Paerata Rise KiwiRail has confirmed a railway station at Paerata Rise to make it easier for residents to travel to and from the new town. The intended station is on the existing rail line and will be located on the eastern side of the township. A connecting over bridge will provide

Beyond the years of Paerata Rise While Paerata Rise is a new town now, it will eventually consist of approximately 4,500 houses that are built on the firm foundations of the Wesley College Trust. Street name suggestions have come from the community, including local iwi and trust members, to ensure the appropriate respect is paid

Keep your eyes peeled – new sections are expected in May With sections selling fast during a busy 2020/2021 summer, new sections are expected in May 2021. Work is currently being completed for 96 homes in Stage 7 and 135 homes in Stage 8. Stage 5A and 5B will feature 83 sections. Chris Johnston, Executive

Local artist brightens up community Long-term local artist Sasha Maya is set to create inspiring transformer art around Paerata Rise. Keep your eyes peeled for three unique designs set to pop up around the community. The first will be found on Puhitahi Hill Road, near the edge of Wesley College and the rugby field, and

Paerata Rise sites in demand more than ever House and land packages have been in hot demand since the first COVID-19 lock down. Stage 2B titles are available and are selling fast. Located on the northern side of the Rise ‘n Shine café, each has an average section size of 495sqm. There are 13 sections

Nine brand new showhomes to open 2021 Paerata Rise is proud to announce the development of new showhomes set to open to the public in February. Eight of the showhomes will be based on Winstone House Road, with one on the corner of Jonah Lomu Drive and Wesleyan Street. Six showhomes will remain on Jonah

Get ready for lights this Christmas! To celebrate our community’s 2nd anniversary and Christmas (of course) we’d love you to join us at Paerata Rise when we ‘Light Up the Town’ this December. Get the family together and visit to experience the Paerata Rise take on Christmas. Plus, vote for your favourite Build Partner light-show

Early learning centre coming soon to Paerata Rise Work has commenced on Paerata Rise’s brand new, custom built early learning centre. Paerata Rise is welcoming an early learning centre into the community. The centre is set to be operated by BestStart and will cater for 100 children, supporting the demand for educational facilities in fast-growing

Virtual meetings the new norm for the Paerata Rise Residents Association In June and again in August 2020, the Paerata Rise Residents Association came together over Zoom to discuss all things Paerata Rise. The Residents Association was established earlier this year to ensure community governance and fulfilment at Paerata Rise. The members of the board

Covid-19 Update Hi there, As the situation around Covid-19 develops and Kiwis are growing accustomed to what is our new normal – for now anyway – I wanted to reach out to you and give you an update regarding Paerata Rise. It’s fair to say things are ‘all go’ as we work remotely, and our

New Paerata Rise Website The new Paerata Rise website has been launched! The new website aims to provide new and potential residents with all the information they need about the development, with an updated interactive map of the development that will help the public to see not only the sheer size of Paerata Rise, but

First residents looking forward to being neighbours Paerata Rise began to welcome its first residents in March 2019 – the first of thousands, that will be part of the Paerata community. Lerize du Toit one of the residents in Paerata Rise said she and her husband were proud to be part of the first Paerata

Counties Manukau Rugby and Hospice New Zealand team up in Paerata The Counties Manukau Rugby Union and Hospice New Zealand have joined forces to build one of the homes in Paerata Rise. The profits from the sale will be split across the two organisations. The joint venture by the two organisations has been heavily reliant