Frequently Asked Questions

Te Pā Tāhuna is located on the site of the old Wakatipu high school on Gorge Road. It is a ten-minute stroll from downtown Tāhuna Queenstown, with a safe cycleway to the CBD, and on the main bus route to Frankton.

The first apartments at Te Pā Tāhuna have been sold. We anticipate having further information on Stage 2 in mid-2025. 

Register your interest and you’ll be the first to know when we have details to share this release. 

There are three remaining Live Work apartments located on the ground floor of Takiwai. For further information on these unique apartments contact Ray White Queenstown.

Te Pā Tāhuna is a Ngāi Tahu Property development.

Ngāi Tahu Property is a leading property development and investment company owned by Te Waipounamu based iwi, Ngāi Tahu. Since 1994, Ngāi Tahu Property have been delivering quality residential communities, industrial developments, and commercial projects throughout Aotearoa-New Zealand.

You can find out more about us here.

Te Pā Tāhuna will be a high-quality building close to central Queenstown built with above code insulation and energy efficient appliances and light fittings. 

Main power will be sourced from renewable sources and raingarden stormwater treatment will minimise the development’s footprint.

All possible care has been taken during the demolition and construction phase to minimise waste and the materials used for the development will stand the test of time.

The buildings will include secure refuse storage areas in the carparks which are screened and open vented. Residents can deposit their refuse there for regular collection.

Ngāi Tahu Property takes the provision of infrastructure seriously. We're helping to ease pressure on the roads, by building warm, modern homes within walking distance of the town centre. We’re working closely with Queenstown Lakes District Council to minimise our impact. 

Te Pā Tāhuna uses raingardens where possible to treat stormwater and slow down its release into the wider network.

The council is upgrading some parts of its network to lift capacity to the required levels.  Water supply infrastructure is not adversely affected.

We want to create a vibrant central community for locals to enjoy for many years to come.  

Most of the homes built are expected to be managed under a Body Corporate entity. Short-term AirBnB accommodation is not complementary to creating a vibrant and thriving community therefore this type of use will be prohibited by Body Corporate rules.

Information on parking within Stage 2 will be released with further apartment information in mid-2025.

In Takiwai, the first apartment block at Te Pā Tāhuna, there is a total of 33 parks provided, one of which is communal visitor mobility park. 

Each of the live-work apartments are assigned a visitor carpark as well as having the option to buy a resident park. Most upper-level apartments are offered with a car park however some also have the option of purchasing a car park. Depending on uptake further carparks may be available to residents.

Pets at Te Pā Tāhuna require approval from the Body Corporate. Please find the pet approval form here. 

We’re always keen to work with whānau where it’s a good fit. If you’re Ngāi Tahu, you can register with Te Aka Haumi o Tahu, our whānau business directory.

You could also consider contacting Aukaha in Dunedin. They've links with the major Te Pā Tāhuna contractors. They might be able to help when it comes time to appointing companies to work on the project and providing employment or training opportunities.