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Bishops Hill is a 113ha rural / residential subdivision located at Bishop Lane on the western side of the Tawharanui Peninsula.

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KEY FEATURES

This is a premium development of large residential lots set amongst 45ha of native bush and open pasture. It features a significant network of walking tracks, and recreational marine infrastructure.

  • 16 large lots

  • Private boat ramp, pontoon and boatsheds

  • Private walking/bush tracks

  • Cultural Heritage site – historic headland Pa

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45m

FUNDS DEPLOYED

113

HECTARES

16

LOTS CREATED

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STRATEGIC BENEFITS

Bishops Hill is a prime coastal subdivision on the Tawharanui peninsula, with spacious sites, panoramic views, and easy access to nearby towns.

  • Overlooks Matakana River/Sandspit

  • Includes large areas of restored native bush and retired farmland

  • Proximity to Matakana village and Warkworth

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Construction Site

113

HECTARES

16

LOTS CREATED

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PROJECT CHALLENGES

Restoring Bishops Hill posed a unique set of challenges, shaped by its layered history, environmental degradation, and cultural significance.

  • The site was purchased from the Buckleton family, who had owned and farmed the land for several decades.

  • Around 64 ha of land had been intensively grazed. We implemented a staged wetland restoration process to re-establish natural ecosystems.

  • Archaeological investigations confirmed long-term occupation of the site. During boat ramp excavations, obsidian originating from Great Barrier Island and carbon dated to 1270 was discovered in a historic fire pit. These findings required careful documentation and protection in line with heritage protocols.

  • Replanting 24 hectares of open pasture with Kanuka represented a major ecological investment and long-term commitment to restoring native habitat.

  • A regionally significant pā site, located on the headland overlooking the marina entrance, was identified and protected through dedicated heritage measures.

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