Cappella Group is a New Zealand owned company specialising in the identification, preparation and development of landholdings for commercial and residential property uses. Integral to their approach is a deep understanding of the property market developed over many years of experience. As a big believer in collaboration, they draw upon their strong relationships forged with experts in their respective fields, from architects and engineers to urban designers, from geotech to ecologists to produce high-quality outcomes that meet the needs of development partners, homeowners, retail tenants and the growing community at Karaka Village.

Reimagine rural living with Karaka Village. Over 81 hectares masterplanned to become the focal point for Karaka – a rural village blended with modern amenities, in a location that has it all. At completion Karaka Village will include its very own village centre plus a community space and restaurant.

Retaining, protecting, and enhancing the natural beauty and biodiversity on which Karaka Village is built, the community is integrated with a working farm. Furthermore, over 20 hectares of protected village greens, pocket parks, walking trails and bio-diverse wetlands will be ready to explore and enjoy.

The Village Centre will provide a range of boutique shops, services and eateries and is set to form a central point for the local and wider community. The stunning modern design and versatile indoor/outdoor space of these areas will also accommodate farmers markets and seasonal events.

The architecturally designed pavilion, Kahui, will provide delight for residents and visitors – an eatery provides spaces to nourish and connect, while next door boasts a unique space for all things community: yoga classes, art exhibitions, bee-keeping courses and special celebrations. Kahui also overlooks a vast lawn with its own vegetable gardens and orchard.

Karaka Village’s existing amenities consist of a convenience shop, community hall, museum, church, rugby, tennis, bowling club – plus primary and secondary schooling.

Yes. Resource Consent has been granted for the current Masterplan and Consent has also been granted for Stage 1.

*refer to Masterplan map for more details.

The sections in stage one are scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2024 with titles issued in June 2024. The first houses will be completed by the end of 2024.

These commercial components are expected to be complete once approximately 500 houses are built but they are subject to tenant demand.

Yes. The Karaka Village Residents Society will own and maintain all of the open space amenities for the benefit of residents. There is an annual cost to each home owner of $1000 per annum.

Karaka Village is committed to playing their part in helping New Zealand achieve the global goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, so they will be looking at every aspect – from the ground preparation to the drainage and water systems, to the consideration of building materials that can offset embodied carbon. Even the landscaping has a role to perform – achieving low carbon emissions and biodiversity.

Yes. There is an existing Memorandum of Understanding agreement with Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati te Ata and Te Akitai Waiohua which relates to the consenting and ongoing development of the Karaka Village. Mana Whenua have had specific input on the masterplan, earthworks (including cultural inductions and monitoring) water and wastewater treatment and disposal, wetland design, landscaping, rainwater reuse and stormwater treatment. There is ongoing consultation on street naming, cultural integration and the remaining resource consents.