An exceptional conservation opportunity on the Mahurangi East Peninsula
There are some places where protecting the land in front of us can have benefits far beyond its boundaries.
Auckland Council is currently exploring opportunities to secure the long-term future of an exceptional 19-hectare coastal property on the Mahurangi East Peninsula — a property with outstanding ecological, cultural, historical and landscape values.
With Mahurangi Harbour to the west and the Hauraki Gulf to the east, the property sits in a strategically important position within a much wider network of protected land, regional parks, offshore islands and ecological restoration projects.
It is a rare opportunity to protect an important piece of the peninsula and strengthen conservation outcomes across the wider Mahurangi landscape.
A place with exceptional natural values
The property contains coastal forest, cliffs, wetland habitats and extensive raupō reedland, providing habitat for indigenous wildlife including forest geckos and long-tailed bats.
The property also holds significant cultural and historical values, including protected archaeological sites and two historic dwellings dating back to the 1850s and 1880s.
Its position also makes it particularly significant for strengthening connections between existing conservation areas and supporting the wider network of pest-free and protected sites throughout the Hauraki Gulf.
There is potential for restoration to bring even greater ecological benefits — from native revegetation and pest plant removal to improved habitat protection and landscape-scale pest management. One particularly exciting possibility is the restoration of the existing raupō wetland through removal of a bund, potentially restoring more natural hydrology and creating a regionally significant wetland complex.
More than conservation
Its story is part of the much broader history of the Mahurangi East Peninsula and the Hauraki Gulf.
A chance to think long-term
Auckland Council is seeking funding partners who could help secure the property and support a long-term conservation-focused ownership or stewardship model.
The current landowner has provided Council until January 2027 to identify potential partners before the property may be placed on the open market.
This is therefore a time-limited opportunity — and one that could leave a lasting legacy for both people and nature.
We encourage anyone interested in the future of conservation across the Mahurangi Peninsula to take a look at the full information provided by Auckland Council.
Read the full opportunity document →
The document outlines the property, its ecological and cultural significance, potential restoration opportunities, possible ownership models and how interested parties can get in touch with Auckland Council.
Expressions of interest:Gabi Ezeta – Auckland Councilgabi.ezeta@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 021 530 121
