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PRE-RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

Oroko Rise is a brand new master-planned neighbourhood in the vibrant, growing community of Kokomea, Taupō. It offers a variety of housing types, making home-ownership more accessible than ever for first-time home buyers. With open, green spaces, contemporary home designs, and Kokomea Village Centre close by, you’ll want to be the first home every day.

116 homes available, 38 with first home criteria, 78 with no criteria. To find out more about Oroko Rise or to register your interest please email us, we’d love to hear from you.

First Home applications will open on the 20th of October 2025.

Stage One will be released for sale on the 17th of November 2025.

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home & land

FROM

$550,000

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3 BEDROOM HOME

Oroko Rise Terrace Home, Kokomea, Taupo

QUALITY YOU TRUST

All homes to be built
by Penny Homes or
by Classic Builders.

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Oroko Rise detached home, Kokomea, Taupo

116 HOMES

Choose between 2, 3 or 4
bedroom homes and a range
of architectural styles to suit you.

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Oroko Rise Triplex Home, Kokomea, Taupo

BUILDING 2026

Building starts early 2026 –
you could be in your new
home that same year.

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116 homes.

one great
taupo location.

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master planned
neighbourhood

Oroko Rise, Kokomea, Taupo, Master Plan

A carefully chosen mix of standalone homes, duplexes, and terrace houses allows you to choose the home that suits you.

Oroko Rise is proud to offer 38 homes that qualify as a New Zealand Affordable Home, making the dream of home ownership a reality for many in our community. These homes are seamlessly woven into the Oroko Rise masterplan, built to the same high standards and designed for modern living.

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38

first homes

TO QUALIFY FOR ONE OF THESE SPECIAL HOMES YOU MUST:

  • complete a Pre-Qualification Application to confirm eligibility

  • be over 18 years old

  • be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or resident visa holder. ​

  • be a first home buyer and not have a legal or beneficial interest in any home.

  • have a pre-tax income under $120,000 for individuals without dependents, $150,000 for individuals with dependents, and $200,000 combined for multiple buyers. ​

  • be a Taupō resident, or have an employment contract with a Taupō business.

  • own and occupy the home for at least 2 years.

DOWNLOAD PRICE LIST

the process

A flowchart illustrating the home building process, including stages: first homes announced for sale, choose a home, gather supporting materials and submit application, applications hand over to be vetted, successful applications notified, details confirmed, sale, and purchase agreements signed, and building begins.

First Home applications open on the 20th of October 2025.

First Home applications close on the 17th of November 2025.

Oroko Rise, Kokomea, Taupo, Master Plan, First Homes.

The plan above highlights the First Homes available in Stage A and the future Stage B. The list below shows the builder, lot number, number of bedrooms, and the price for each home.

402 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

403 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

404 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

405 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

406 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

407 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

408 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

409 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

410 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

421 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

422 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

423 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

424 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

425 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

426 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

427 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

428 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

429 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

430 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

34 | 3 bedroom | $650,000

35 | 3 bedroom | $650,000

38 | 3 bedroom | $650,000

39 | 3 bedroom | $650,000

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431 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

432 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

433 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

434 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

435 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

436 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

437 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

438 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

439 | 2 bedroom | $550,000

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first home
first beginnings.

find out more

To find out more about Oroko Rise or to register your interest please email us, we’d love to hear from you.

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