| 83 Rangitahi Peninsula: Stage 5 The Landing-Village Project DEVELOPMENT T T Karen Phelps Iconic seaside community in Raglan The Landing is a short stroll to the planned commercial area in Rangitahi. Stage five of Rangitahi at Raglan is selling well and there are still opportunities for people to grab a slice of paradise to build their new home, says Rangitahi general manger Sam Laity. Called The Landing, taking its name from the historic homestead and stone wharf that once fronted Opotoru River, the stage will offer a range of sections to the market and adds to the development’s ethos of creating an iconic seaside community in Raglan, he says. The Landing will include 60 sites in total but the first release has delivered around 20 sections ranging from 378-904sqm with a mixture of flat or slightly sloped toward the stunning northeast views. Sam says a key feature of The Landing is that is slopes down towards a waterfront public reserve being created with a large flat picnic area and easy access to the water. “You can pull your kayak or paddle-board into the harbour and explore the waterways at any time of the year. And come summer, it will make an excellent high tide swimming spot for the whole family to enjoy,” he says. The Landing is a short stroll to the planned commercial area in Rangitahi. This area will include a cafe, restaurant, day-care, a selection of retailers, and public recreational facilities such as a tennis court, a half basketball court and a playground. Construction will commence on the recreational facilities shortly. A 10,000sqm park, complete with walking tracks, will separate The Landing from the following stage. Around a third of the first release of sections in The Landing has already sold with more under enquiry. Nine premium waterfront sites up to 558sqm will be coming up future releases. Rangitahi is an incredible vision created by the Peacock family who have been farming in Raglan for more than 30 years and have a great passion for protecting the ecological values of the land. The project is headed by Sam’s father-in-law David and his brother Matthew. “The whole family absolutely loves Raglan and this is really reflected in Rangitahi, which aims to provide land for those wanting to join this laid-back seaside community,” says Sam. Located on a peninsula and surrounded by water, each stage of Rangitahi is essentially its own ‘village’ separated by planting and natural features. Over the last two years around 85 residential sites plus five mixed-use sites have been delivered to the market. People can select their own architect and builder and people’s investment in a section is protected by covenants and design guidelines. Timber is a favoured building material due to its propensity to fit in with the natural environment and that taking inspiration from the Raglan environment when designing homes is very much encouraged at Rangitahi. Another unique aspect is its community focus. Rangitahi will include a community orchard with avocadoes, citrus and grapes. There is even an olive grove where the aim is to produce small batches of cold pressed olive oil. All will be freely available to residents so they can wander in and pick produce whenever they please. A fortnightly farmer’s market on a Saturday morning will start on December 16. “This will give locals the chance to showcase their products and create a sense of community for those that live here and the public as well,” says Sam. The community focus of Rangitahi is also evident as the family embarks on a public swimming pool project. “There is a massive need for an indoor swimming facility in Raglan to teach kids how to swim and for people to use for exercise and rehabilitation. We will provide the land for free then seek funding for the construction of the building.” “The whole family absolutely loves Raglan and this is really reflected in Rangitahi.”
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