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‘Housing around a surf pool’: All Blacks legend backs new 500-home development

Sir John Kirwan backs a 500-home Auckland surf village centred around a wave park and coastal-style community living.

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All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan is backing a new 500-home development in Dairy Flat, Auckland, centred around a large surf park. The village-style complex, supported by investment firm Aventuur, is likened to lifestyle golf resorts like Te Arai Links.

Stage one (50 homes) is consented, with 480 more homes in the Fast Track process. The project, also supported by Mayor Wayne Brown, will feature a surfing academy and aims to open by summer 2028-29.

An architectural render of Sir John Kirwan's surf park, featuring 500 homes. Photo: Supplied

Sir John Kirwan catches a wave. Photo: Supplied

Sir John Kirwan. (file photo). Photo: DAVID UNWIN

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Jim Kayes

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