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Auckland, 17 February 2026 – Templeton Group has reached a major milestone at its flagship development, Warkworth Ridge, with 100 homes now complete and dozens of families already living in what is quickly emerging as one of Auckland’s most distinctive lifestyle communities.
When finished, the master-planned development will comprise more than 600 homes, with almost 70% of lots already sold — signalling strong demand for premium, low-density living within easy reach of the city.
🌿 A Master-Planned Lifestyle Development With Rural Charm
Set in a natural rural environment overlooking Warkworth township, Warkworth Ridge blends expansive southern and western views with open green spaces, rolling hills and carefully preserved native landscapes.
Founder of Templeton Group, Nigel McKenna, says the development offers something rare in the Auckland market.
“Warkworth Ridge is unique in the greater Auckland region. No other development so seamlessly combines lifestyle-focused, low-density living in a rural setting with exceptional access to both natural resources and modern amenities.”
The design places emphasis on:
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Preserving natural waterways
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Protecting biodiversity
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Enhancing flood resilience
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Delivering integrated stormwater systems
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Maintaining visual harmony with the landscape
The result is a development that retains the area’s rural character while delivering modern infrastructure and connectivity.
📈 Why Community Formation Drives Property Value
Reaching 100 completed homes is significant — but the real milestone is people moving in.
McKenna says value uplift accelerates once a development transforms into a living community.
“The most significant uplift in value for a residential property occurs when a community forms. People meet over coffee, children start playing together, exercise groups form — that activity transforms houses into homes.”
As shared spaces activate and neighbourhood culture develops, buyer confidence strengthens.
“When a development becomes a community, buyers can see the lifestyle reality — and that drives demand,” McKenna says.
🚗 35 Minutes to Auckland CBD — Without Compromise
Despite its rural setting, Warkworth Ridge offers outstanding accessibility:
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Just 35 minutes to Auckland CBD via motorway
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Motorway exit located 500 metres from the development
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Under 10 minutes to beaches, marine reserves and regional parks
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No urban traffic congestion on local access routes
Residents enjoy easy access to:
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Boating and fishing
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Kayaking and surfing
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Walking and horse riding
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Snorkelling and diving
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Regional parks and coastal reserves
🎨 The Gateway to Auckland’s Creative and Culinary Corridor
Warkworth Ridge sits at the entrance to one of Auckland’s most vibrant artisanal regions.
The surrounding area features:
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Vineyards and cellar doors
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Sculpture trails and galleries
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Boutique retailers
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Farmers’ markets
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A boutique cinema
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Creative studios and workshops
This unique mix of lifestyle, culture and outdoor amenity distinguishes Warkworth from traditional suburban developments.
🏗 Infrastructure Fully Delivered and Operational
Unlike many staged developments, Warkworth Ridge infrastructure is:
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Fully designed
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Consented
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Built
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Operating
All delivered with the support of Auckland Council and Watercare.
With infrastructure and regeneration well advanced, the development is positioned to become one of Auckland’s premier lifestyle-focused residential communities.
🏢 About Templeton Group
Led by Nigel McKenna, Templeton Group is New Zealand’s largest private, non-listed residential property developer, with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio under development nationwide.
Across all projects, Templeton emphasises design integrity, environmental consideration and delivering places where people genuinely want to live.
📞 Media Contact
Allan Botica
+64 21 400 500
allanb@botica.co.nz