About
Previously a dairy farm owned by retired local farmer Len Hatwell, Waipiko Landing is envisioned as an affordable, high-quality neighbourhood within walking distance of the town centre – a place people are proud to call home.
Len and his late wife Joyce bought their first 100-cow dairy farm in the area 57 years ago and have operated antique and clothing shops in Tirau and Cambridge. They raised their family on their growing rural property, and as Te Awamutu extended eastward, they found themselves just a stone’s throw from town. “Te Awamutu is a country-style town with a friendly rural feel. We have good sports facilities, and we serve a big catchment area. It’s down to earth, and it’s a great place to bring up a family,” says Hatwell.
The design of the subdivision was led by architect Dave Strachan of Strachan Group Architects (SGA), who was awarded the Institute of Architects’ gold medal in 2020. Although now Auckland-based, Strachan was brought up in nearby Golf Road in Te Awamutu and even occasionally worked on the Hatwell’s farm. “It has been a real privilege envisioning a new neighbourhood in my hometown on a property I’m so passionate about,” says Strachan.
“We’re very proud of the masterplan we have created in collaboration with our project partners. This will be a high-quality new neighbourhood that accommodates a diverse set of section and housing types and capitalises on the wonderful natural amenity the site offers.”
Len’s vision for Waipiko Landing is to create an affordable and high-quality new neighbourhood walking distance from town that Te Awamutu people will be proud to live in.
Project Partners
Strachan Group Architects is a multiple award-winning Auckland practice. Grounded in a specific and detailed first-hand knowledge of construction the team brings a highly developed sense of craft to creating sustainable buildings with precision and elegance. Waipiko Landing is close to Dave Strachan’s (Design Director) heart, as he grew up nearby Golf Road in Te Awamutu and even occasionally worked on the Hatwell’s farm
Property experts Veros are managing the Waipiko Landing master plan, helping to shape the development into a carefully-considered neighbourhood where there is space for families to play and grow. Veros has managed a large portfolio of commercial and residential projects across New Zealand, including new residential subdivisions in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Central Otago
Demspey Wood build and maintain essential infrastructure, including roads, cycleways, and stormwater systems, ensuring robust connectivity and environmental sustainability. Dempsey Wood is also involved in significant land development projects, providing tailored solutions that support urban growth and community development. Dempsey Wood is the civils contractor at Waipiko Landing.
Additional Support
We are proud to collaborate with industry leaders such as CKL Planning Surveying Engineering, CMW Geosciences, GHM Accountants, and Cooney Lees Morgan, who have helped to transform our vision into a thriving reality. We also extend our gratitude to our friends at Waipā District Council, for assisting the seamless integration of Waipiko Landing into the fabric of Te Awamutu.