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Welcome to our journey of regenerative design & development! We are dedicated to guiding you every step the way as we work together to reduce our ecological footprint & live harmoniously with our environment. Request our comprehensive Owners Information Guide, which will answer questions & outline important information, such as covenants & building guidelines. High Performance Homes. Shaped by organic architecture. Homes at The Plateau are envisioned as a natural extension of the landscape, thoughtfully designed to sit lightly on the land and support a quieter, more considered way of living. Regenerative principles guide every stage of the journey, from the placement and design of each home to the materials, systems and landscape choices that shape it. Clear building guidelines and carefully considered covenants help protect the character of The Plateau while allowing each home to respond to its site, its owners and the surrounding environment. Our comprehensive Buyer Information Guide brings together the key information needed to begin, including design guidelines, covenants and the development process. We have also curated a network of trusted architects, builders and suppliers who share the vision for The Plateau and can help bring your home to life. A place to flourish. Our vision is for architecture and landscape to exist in harmony. Homes will be carefully positioned within the natural contours of the land, preserving space, privacy and connection to the surrounding bush. As native vegetation regenerates, architecture will become part of a living landscape where people, wildlife and the natural environment can flourish together. The Plateau is not conceived as a conventional subdivision. It is a considered response to this place and an opportunity to create something enduring: a community grounded in stewardship, thoughtful design and a shared appreciation for the land. Here, home is more than a building. It is a place to rest, reconnect and embrace a slower, more intentional way of life. Simply Elevated Living. Artist's Impression Designed With Purpose. 01 Architecture and Performance Architecture at The Plateau is guided by restraint, balance and respect for the natural contours of the land. Homes are envisioned to feel grounded and enduring, combining organic architectural principles with high-performing design, energy efficient strategies and materials suited to the West Coast climate. Clear design guidelines will help create a cohesive architectural character while allowing each home to respond individually to its site, outlook and owners. Building at The Plateau > 02 Location and Connection Set above Hokitika on the elevated landscape of Blue Spur, The Plateau offers expansive outlooks across native bush and farmland, towards the Tasman Sea and Southern Alps. Hokitika township and airport are only minutes away, while Christchurch can be reached by a short flight or one of New Zealand’s most memorable alpine road journeys. The Plateau feels private and removed, yet remains closely connected to essential services and the wider West Coast. Discover the West Coast > 03 Stewardship and Security The Plateau is being shaped with long-term care for both its community and natural environment. A secure gated entrance will provide privacy and reassurance for permanent and part-time residents, while thoughtfully planned roads, walking tracks, lighting and stormwater systems will sit quietly within the landscape. Ongoing regeneration will focus on managing invasive species, protecting existing indigenous bush and restoring native habitat, allowing the ecology of the land to strengthen over time. The Plateau Secure Living > Homes envisioned for the land. Created by Bob Burnett Architecture for selected lots within The Plateau’s first release, these concept homes demonstrate how high-performing design and organic architecture can respond to the contours, outlook and natural character of the land. Each offers a distinct architectural expression, united by generous glazing, sheltered outdoor living and a strong connection between home and landscape. Building at The Plateau Lots - First Release The Plateau Partners Kererū The largest of the three architectural concepts, Kererū is a refined two-storey home designed to capture expansive views and draw the surrounding landscape into everyday life. At its heart, a dramatic double-height living space creates a sense of openness and light, while an upper-level mezzanine offers elevated views into the surrounding nature. Generous glazing, broad rooflines and sheltered outdoor spaces strengthen the connection between inside and out, creating an environment inspired by shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of finding restoration through immersion in the forest. Kōtuku Kōtuku is a quietly elegant split-level home designed to settle naturally into the contours of the land. The living and bedroom zones step gently with the site, creating subtle variations in ceiling height beneath its distinctive wing-shaped roofline. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws the surrounding landscape into the bedrooms and living spaces, while the wide covered deck extends the home outdoors. The most compact of the three concepts, Kōtuku is spatially efficient and deliberately restrained, embracing simplicity, sensitivity and a quiet connection to place. Korimako Korimako is a refined mid-sized home defined by its sculptural roofline, dramatic ceiling heights and strong connection to outdoor living. Discreet and understated on approach, the home opens to reveal voluminous living spaces oriented towards the northern sun, with privacy and expansive views to the west. Large areas of glazing draw the landscape into the interior, while a generous outdoor room with a louvred roof creates a sheltered, all-weather extension of the home. The broad stepped deck leads naturally into the surrounding greenery, creating an inviting place for gathering, retreat and everyday life outdoors. Artist's Impression Built for comfort, efficiency & wellbeing. Homes at The Plateau will be designed around proven passive building principles, creating healthier, more comfortable and more energy-efficient places to live. There are internationally recognised, science-based methods of building that reduce the energy required for heating and cooling while improving indoor comfort, air quality and long-term performance. At The Plateau, these principles will inform the design and construction of each home, adapted to its site and the West Coast climate. Five core principles guide this approach: Highly insulated building envelopes Airtight Construction High-performance Glazing Thermal-bridge-free detailing Heat Recovery Ventilation The aim is not simply to use less energy, but to create healthier, quieter and more comfortable homes that perform beautifully over time. Aligned with the Super Home Movement. The Plateau’s approach reflects the values championed by New Zealand’s Super Home Movement, a nationwide network of architects, designers, engineers, builders, tradespeople and suppliers working to improve the quality and performance of New Zealand homes. The movement advocates for healthier, more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible building. These values align closely with The Plateau’s commitment to high-performing architecture, considered material choices and homes designed to serve their owners and the landscape well into the future. SuperHome Movement Artist's Impression Begin your journey today. The Buyer Information Guide provides everything you need to explore building at The Plateau, including covenants, architectural guidelines, development information and trusted project partners. VIEW BUYER GUIDE ENQUIRE NOW

The Plateau sits gently on an elevated site above Hokitika’s rugged coast. It is here that a new way of living emerges - one grounded in kaitiakitanga, in harmony & in deep reverence for the natural world, rooted in healing, stewardship, & harmony with the land. This is not a subdivision - but a Sanctuary. It is a re-visioning, a response, a legacy. A sanctuary for people to rest, reconnect with nature & community & to embrace a slower, more intentional way of living. Simply Elevated Living Our Vision. The Plateau. A place to flourish. The Plateau begins with a belief that thoughtful development can restore more than it disturbs, leaving the land healthier, richer and more resilient over time. Our vision is to create a place where thoughtful architecture, regenerating nature and a like-minded community can exist in quiet balance. A place where homes sit gently within the landscape, native bush is given space to recover, and people can reconnect with nature, with one another and with a slower, more intentional way of living. This is more than a collection of homes. It is a shared commitment to shaping a place of lasting beauty, belonging and care. Our duty of care. Guardians of the land. At The Plateau, kaitiakitanga - guardianship of the land - is not a principle; it is a practice. Every decision at The Plateau is considered in relation to the land, its ecology and the people who will call it home. Rather than imposing a conventional development upon the landscape, we are working with its natural contours, existing vegetation and distinctive West Coast character. Our responsibility is not simply to protect what remains, but to support the land’s continued recovery and regeneration, leaving it stronger and more abundant for the generations that follow. A shared ethos. Living well, together. Sustainability is not a solitary pursuit. It becomes more meaningful when it is supported by a community with shared values and a collective sense of responsibility. At The Plateau, we believe that sustainability thrives in community. Our approach to home design, resource management and landscape care is rooted in shared values and collective responsibility. We prioritize local and responsibly sourced materials, embrace renewable energy, and support regional skills and businesses. By making thoughtful choices, we aim to foster a resilient community, strengthen the local economy, and preserve the distinctive character of West Coast for generations to come. Restoration in action. Allowing nature to return. The vision for The Plateau is already taking form through the protection of indigenous bush, the restoration of native habitat and the careful management of invasive plant species. Freshwater ponds and the planned Bird Sanctuary will create protected spaces for native wildlife, supporting the return and growth of local bird populations. As restoration continues, birdsong, native vegetation and healthy natural systems will become an increasingly visible part of everyday life at The Plateau. This is a long-term undertaking, guided by patience, care and respect for the natural rhythms of the land. EXPLORE THE LAND Architecture in service of the land. At The Plateau, homes are not conceived as objects placed upon the landscape, but as thoughtful responses to it. Guided by the contours, climate and character of each site, the architecture will combine high-performing design with organic principles to create homes that feel grounded, enduring and closely connected to nature. The aim is for architecture to sit quietly within the landscape, allowing the land to remain the defining presence. EXPLORE THE HOMES Artists Impression A legacy for the future. The success of The Plateau will not be measured only by the homes created here, but by the health of the landscape, the strength of its ecology and the quality of life it offers. Our hope is to leave a meaningful legacy: a place where architecture belongs, nature flourishes and future generations can experience the quiet beauty of the land. Become part of the vision. Discover the first release, explore the Buyer Information Guide or speak with our exclusive sales agent about life at The Plateau. VIEW BUYER INFORMATION EXPLORE THE FIRST RELEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT THE PLATEAU

The Plateau is a premiere lifestyle property development is located in the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Situated on an elevated plateau which sits above the town of Hokitika. A charming coastal town that has a rich history, plenty of charm and is the gateway to numerous recreational activities. A unique lifestyle destination. Explore the Land. A new chapter for the land. The Plateau is more than a place to live. It is a landscape with a story of its own. Once an untouched natural environment and later marked by the gold rush, it is now entering a new chapter, one shaped by care, regeneration and hope. Our vision is to restore balance to the landscape, nurture its native ecology and create a place where people and wildlife can thrive together. The Plateau is an invitation to become part of that story, to care for the land, live lightly upon it and help shape a more restorative future. Our Vision for the land Life within the landscape. The Nancy Wake Walking Track. A private three-kilometre walking track winds through The Plateau, reserved for owners and their guests. Named in tribute to Nancy Wake, the track honours her courage, sacrifice and fierce commitment to protecting others. Her story resonates with our own belief in guardianship and our responsibility to protect and restore the natural landscape around us. Following the natural contours of the land, the track passes through native bush and regenerating landscape, surrounded by indigenous flora, forest shade and birdsong. It offers a quiet place to walk, pause and reconnect with nature, making the landscape part of everyday life. A Sanctuary for Native Birdlife. The Plateau’s restoration vision extends beyond the land itself to the wildlife that calls it home. Freshwater ponds, preserved indigenous bush and ongoing native planting will create food, shelter and protected habitat for local birdlife. A dedicated bird sanctuary will support the return and growth of native bird populations, strengthening the biodiversity of the landscape and allowing birdsong to remain an enduring part of life at The Plateau. Learn more about protecting Aotearoa’s native species and habitats through the Department of Conservation. Naturally elevated. Thoughtfully placed. Set on elevated ground, with its highest points reaching more than 80 metres above sea level, The Plateau opens to expansive outlooks across the Tasman Sea and towards the Southern Alps. The land’s natural contours and gradients allow rainfall to move through the landscape as intended, supporting natural drainage across the site. Set back and elevated from Hokitika’s coastline, The Plateau offers a sense of openness, privacy and reassurance, while remaining only minutes from town and the airport. Sections Available Now The best of the West Coast, close at hand. Just minutes away from The Plateau, Hokitika is a welcoming and creative town shaped by its connection to pounamu and a long tradition of artistry and craftsmanship. Its galleries, studios and workshops bring this creative spirit to life, from traditional carving to contemporary art and design. Beyond Hokitika, the landscape opens into native rainforest, winding rivers, rugged coastline and the vast backdrop of the Southern Alps. Scenic cycle trails and walking tracks offer endless ways to experience it, while fishing, swimming and unhurried days outdoors become part of everyday life. From the turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge to the region’s wild beaches and mountain landscapes, some of the West Coasts most remarkable places are within easy reach. Discover the West Coast LOCATION Close to Hokitika. Open to the West Coast. 5.6km FROM HOKITIKA TOWN 5.7km FROM HOKITIKA AIRPORT The Plateau feels removed, but never remote. Hokitika township and Hokitika Airport are only minutes away, making everyday life, travel and connection surprisingly simple. Flights between Hokitika and Christchurch operate daily with Air New Zealand From here, the wider West Coast opens up around you, with glacier valleys, alpine ranges, rugged beaches, rainforest trails, rivers and open water all within reach. Hokitika Airport Info Flight Information

Living in a gated community in New Zealand provides controlled access, enhanced security, and protected property standards through land covenants. The Plateau offers you this whilst ensuring that any boundary lines are understated and don't interfere with the natural aesthetic of the Plateau environment. Secure Living. Living in a gated community in New Zealand provides controlled access, enhanced security, and protected property standards through land covenants. The Plateau offers you this and so much more... Questions? Key Advantages of living in a Gated Community. Enhanced Security & Privacy Controlled vehicle and pedestrian entry limits through-traffic, reducing unauthorized visitors and creating quieter, safer streets. Increased privacy is an advantage for home owners who like to enjoy the scenic views in undisturbed peace and quiet. Protected Property Value Properties are bound by registered land covenants or managed via a residents' society, ensuring consistent neighborhood standards and architectural harmony. This offers a great investment opportunity for rural land ownership in NZ. Low- Maintenance Lifestyle Ideal for downsizers, semi-retirees, and frequent travelers who want a secure lock-and-leave property without strict retirement village age restrictions. With sites left in a natural, regenerated state, there is reduced property maintenance needed, such as lawn areas. Shared Amenities The Plateau development includes professionally maintained common areas, private internal roads, and shared facilities like the Nancy Wake walking track and the Native Bird Sanctuary. Is a Gated Community Right for You? Gated communities provide enhanced security, controlled access, and communal amenities that promote community living. They offer low-maintenance lifestyles and peace of mind, often resulting in higher property values. If safety and convenience are your priorities, a gated community could be the ideal choice. What The Plateau Offers A Community Without Compromise Sharing common interests, lifestyle choices, and ethics helps to build strong, resilient communities.