Golf course homes plan

Thousands of homes and apartments are proposed for coastal land in southeast Auckland, withmuch of the development on the Formosa Golf Club. A plan change is being sought by a partnership including private and iwi interests and the Super Fund, with construction expected over 15-20 years if planning approval is given. The Beachlands South Ltd Partnership includes developer Russell Property Group, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, iwiowned funder Hāpai, and the Super Fund. Russell and the Super Fund bought the golf course and an adjacent 80 hectare rural block two years ago. The plan for the 255 hectares of golf course and farm includes 3000 homes, along with space for schools and commercial and retail components.