Takapuna Central: Partnership with expert developer

The next stage of Takapuna’s evolution is here, as property development and investment company Willis Bond has confirmed its plans to partner with us to create Takapuna Central, a $400m mixed-use development over five sites surrounding the upcoming Waiwharariki Anzac Square.

The redevelopment of the sites, located between 40 Anzac Street and 30-34 Hurstmere Road, will bring new vibrancy and opportunity to one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s neighbourhoods best suited for more public transport-oriented development. Once completed, Takapuna Central will have centrally located homes and office space, plus a selection of retail and hospitality, all cohesively designed to enhance the surrounding civic area.

One of our goals for Unlock Takapuna has been to support Takapuna’s growth through a new, mixed-use development on the Anzac Street car park site. This partnership with Willis Bond is a huge step forward in our vision of Takapuna becoming a safe, accessible and vibrant town centre orientated around people walking and cycling. These buildings will enhance the new town square with an appealing, pleasant ground floor comprised mostly of retail and hospitality, and sunlight maximised for the town square itself.

“Our goals in Takapuna are about unlocking its huge potential – by working with Willis Bond to a set of agreed development outcomes, we’re enhancing Takapuna with more urban living options, public space and strengthened connections to ensure this key seaside neighbourhood continues to thrive for decades to come,” said Kate Cumberpatch, our priority location director for the north of Auckland.

The new homes, offices and businesses will also mean more customers for local businesses around the clock. After all, there are few better places in Tāmaki Makaurau to enjoy some kai by the water, and with this development, it’s going to be even easier to walk to all your amenities and desired treats. And when residents want to travel throughout the city, they’ll find that it’s incredibly easy to catch a bus nearby.

The first stage of the development, Takapuna Central Apartments, will see a 2,760sqm site fronting Anzac Street next to Potters Park become 115 new homes with construction due to start in late 2023, following the completion of Waiwharariki Anzac Square.

The homes will be designed to suit a range of different lifestyles and stages of life in an urban coastal location – ideally located for low-carbon living. Willis Bond expects to launch them to market with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with provision for resident parking in the building.