| 55 T T Karen Phelps Lifestyle choices in Aotea Stage 22 will comprise a select range of carefully positioned sites along Queen Charlotte Drive, Carrus Corporation: Aotea Subdivision DEVELOPMENT One of the Wellington region’s most established master-planned communities is offering a final opportunity for people to build the home of their dreams. The 246-hectare development in Porirua has steadily grown into a thriving residential hub over the last few decades, combining housing, commercial activity, recreation and community infrastructure. With much of the wider project nearing completion, the release of Stage 22 represents one of the last opportunities to secure land in what has become a highly sought-after location. “Stage 22 is a significant milestone for Aotea,” says Scott Adams, General Manager of Carrus Properties and Managing Director of its residential land developments. “We are now in the final stages of construction in this development and demand continues to be strong from people who want a well-connected lifestyle without sacrificing space or outlook.” The first release of Stage 22 comprises 10 lots with sizes ranging from 422sqm through to 1,491sqm. Scott says that ultimately Stage 22 will comprise a select range of carefully positioned sites along Queen Charlotte Drive, each offering a distinct outlook, whether across the harbour and beyond or down over the valley below. “This is about choice,” says Scott. “Some buyers want to be close to neighbourhood facilities, parks and reserves, while others are drawn to elevated sites with expansive water views. Stage 22 offers both, and that variety is becoming increasingly rare in the Wellington region.” Aotea’s appeal has long rested on its ability to balance accessibility with lifestyle. Located just 20 minutes north of Wellington’s CBD and only a short drive from the Kapiti Coast, it provides residents with easy access to employment centres while maintaining a more relaxed pace of life. Scott says that immediate connections to State Highway 1, suburban rail services and bus routes running through the subdivision make commuting straightforward. “It was always envisaged as a place where people could genuinely enjoy work–life balance,” says Scott. “You can be in Wellington for business or culture, or heading north to the coast within minutes, yet still come home to a community-focused environment.” The development is anchored by a wide range of amenities that are already in place. Schools, childcare facilities, supermarkets and retail centres sit alongside cafés, playgrounds and extensive green spaces. Recreational highlights include the Aotea Lagoon Adventure Playground, pump track, walkways and cycleways, as well as easy access to Porirua Harbour and the area’s 54 kilometres of coastline. “For families, it’s hard to overstate the value of having so many facilities close by,” says Scott. “It means less time in the car and more time actually enjoying where you live.” Aotea also includes a retirement village, small commercial areas and community facilities, reinforcing its role as a complete, multi-generational neighbourhood rather than a standalone subdivision. The project is being delivered by Carrus, a national property developer formed in 1990 by Sir Paul Adams. With more than 8,000 sections sold across New Zealand and developments spanning the North Island, it brings three and a half decades of experience to Aotea. torlesseconsulting.co.nz Call Nathan - 022 545 1648 info@torlesse.co The Customhouse, Ground Floor South 88 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea Wellington 6011 Firmly Wellington.
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