About Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau
Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau is a new housing development located at Ōwhata, just 8 minutes from central Rotorua.
We’re creating a community for whanau who whakapapa to the Ōwhata whenua, in a development that includes homes to buy, affordable rentals, and rental homes for our kaumatua.
We are a Progressive Home Ownership (PHO) provider, meaning that if you are purchasing a home you can share ownership with us, lowering the total amount you need to borrow (learn more here).
Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau gives you the opportunity to rent or own a warm, modern home that you and your whānau will love. The development will include green spaces, gardens and play areas for tamariki. It will be a community for all to enjoy.
Our Whare
The homes at Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau will be modern, well designed and well built. They feature a range of different plans, materials and styles, all landscaped with plantings.
The first whare at Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau will be available from late 2024.
If you and your whānau are interested in renting or owning a property in this exciting community, contact us today.
Our Development Partners
It takes exceptional partners to create a quality development and a community that will stand the test of time.
We have chosen Franklin Architects, Flowerday Homes, Penny Homes, Lysaghts Engineers, Hayson Knell Planners, DrivePM Project Managers, and Isthmus Landscape Architecture as our team. Together they are creating something special at Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau.
The Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau Housing Limited Liability Partnership is the developer, with seasoned professionals managing the company. The Directors of Ōwhata KR Housing GP Limited have many years of development, housing, social services and governance experience.
The lead builder is Flowerday Homes (formerly ZB Homes, Tauranga) who come to Ōwhata with a strong reputation in the Bay of Plenty after many years working in the construction and home building trade. They are members of Certified Builders NZ, and Master Builders, and have successfully delivered multiple award-winning residential, light commercial and townhouse projects. Flowerday Homes were the recipients of a Silver Award in the Multi-Unit category of the Master Builders House of the Year Awards (2020).
We are also partnering with Penny Homes. They are a family-owned and operated home building company in New Zealand that has been delivering building excellence since 1998. As Registered Master Builders, they focus on creating homes that meet the individual needs and preferences of their clients, combining smart design with high-quality materials. Penny Homes were the recipients of Gold Awards for both New Homes ($750,000 – $1 million) and Gib Show Home in 2024.
Everything you need, right on your doorstep
Within walking distance of Lake Rotorua, and with public transport, schools, supermarkets and shops all nearby, the location of Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau provides everything you and your whānau need to live, work and play.
Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau is perfectly placed for local transport links and amenities. Here are just a few of the local services and facilities you’ll enjoy.

Three Schools

10 mins to Airport

Grocery Store

Medical Centre

Petrol Station

Fruit and Vege Store

Community Services

Hairdresser

Hardware Store

Fast Food Outlets

Bus Station

Restaurants

Community Services

Hairdresser

Hardware Store

Fast Food Outlets

Bus Station

Restaurants

Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau Development