First trees in for the College Walkway - 20,000 more to come.

On site at Cove Heights. Civil works are progressing well. The access road is close to being formed, with kerbing now being laid, and the main entrance opposite De Boer Lane is taking shape. The on-site water dispersal field is also under construction — an essential step towards a fully integrated, self-sufficient community.

A commitment to education and conservation. We're proud to be partnering with Mangawhai Hills College, led by Jill Corkin and her team. This independent secondary school means local families can keep their children's education within the community rather than commuting to nearby towns.

As part of the partnership, the inaugural class has become the first to plant a marked native tree along the Mangawhai Hills College Walkway — and every new student will plant a tree in the year they join. The walkway is one of the 101 Landmarks we'll be unveiling across the project as it progresses.

"We are so closely aligned with our conservation and regenerative principles, and it's great to help foster an environment where children can learn while actively participating in nature." — Patrick Fontein

Building partnerships for a greener tomorrow. Our regeneration work extends well beyond the classroom. We're collaborating with the Piroa Conservation Trust, Te Uri o Hau, Ngāti Manuhiri, Mangawhai Trackies Charitable Trust and the Shorebirds Trust on a region-wide pest and weed control campaign, helping secure a thriving ecosystem for generations to come. Our thanks to Alex and the team at Shorebirds, Adele and Graeme.

What's next. In the coming weeks we'll be planting more than 20,000 native trees through the wetland and stream areas, around the first water dispersal field and along lot boundaries — a tangible step in regenerating the land and restoring biodiversity across the community.