Drury
Drury, in the south of Tāmaki Makaurau on the Waikato border, has long been recognised by both the Crown and Auckland Council as an area with significant potential for growth and development.
More than a future development area, Drury is expected to be a key contributor to Auckland’s and New Zealand’s long-term economic growth, strategically positioned between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga at the centre of what is often referred to as the ‘Golden Triangle’.
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Overview
Auckland Council plays a central role in guiding the long-term development of Drury. Through its planning frameworks, investment in infrastructure such as water, wastewater, stormwater and transport connections, partnerships with mana whenua, government, and the private sector, council helps ensure that growth is coordinated, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of current and future communities. Its work supports not just housing and transport, but the social infrastructure — parks, public spaces, libraries, and community facilities — that shape how people experience and connect with the places they call home.
Over the past decade, Drury’s transformation has gained pace. Significant Government funding, initially through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme and more recently through the Roads of Regional Significance Programme accelerated progress, shifting long-term plans into action and attracting strong private sector interest in this strategic location.
Strong partnerships and high levels of collaboration between Crown agencies, council, iwi, developers, and community advocates, has brought visible change to the wider area. This growth is complemented by strategic transport investments such as upgrades to critical transport corridors, new rail stations: Drury Railway Station (Drury Central), Ngākōroa Railway Station (Drury West), and Paerātā Railway Station (Paerātā), and rail electrification. Key projects such as Mill Road Stage 1, the designation of Mill Road Stage 2, and the Waihoehoe Road upgrade (through the Roads of Regional Significance Programme) are also being advanced.
At the same time, environmental care remains central to planning, with stormwater management, green corridors, and protection of natural features helping to ensure that ambitious growth is balanced with environmental sustainability. These strategic investments will be critical to Drury’s success as an inter-regional hub, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and freight while supporting thriving communities.
Drury presents an opportunity to build a centre founded on innovation — creating new opportunities for business, creativity, and growth, while supporting the essential services people rely on every day, from schools and healthcare to social services.
Key milestones
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2016 – Auckland Unitary Plan and Mill Road designation confirm intent for long-term growth
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2020 onwards – Investment through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme enables critical road and rail infrastructure
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2023 – Auckland Council adopts its 30 year Development Contributions Policy
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2023 – 2025 – Construction activity increase; early stages of development begin
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2025 onwards – New homes and employment opportunities emerge
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2035 onwards – Strategic employment anchors, including Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, begin operating
Shaping the future of Drury
Homes and Neighbourhoods
Drury will be home to more than 25,000 new dwellings, supporting a future population of around 62,000 residents. Education is central to the area’s growth, with primary and secondary schools being planned to ensure the community has access to high-quality education.
Environmental Sustainability
The development of Drury is being planned with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The area’s design makes provision to protect the Ngākōroa Stream, Waihoehoe Stream, Hingaia Stream and Drury Creek catchments, with wetlands, stormwater ponds, and green spaces incorporated throughout neighbourhoods. These features will protect waterways, manage flooding, and provide natural spaces for recreation and connection with nature.
Economic Opportunity and Employment
Between 13,000 and 30,000 jobs are expected to emerge in and around Drury over time, driven by industries such as logistics, healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing.
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Strategic partners driving Drury’s development
New Zealand Government
Responsible for state highway upgrades and Mill Road, new schools and healthcare services such as a new hospital. Government is also responsible for rail upgrades and the three new southern rail stations – Drury Railway Station (Drury Central), Ngākōroa Railway Station (Drury West), and Paerātā Railway Station (Paerātā). Find out more about the stations here.
Kiwi Property
Kiwi Property is building Auckland's newest metropolitan centre and raising the bar for mixed-use community creation in New Zealand. Spread over 53 hectares, their ambition is for Drury to become a vibrant and sustainable town, located next to high-speed transport links to the Auckland city centre and offering Kiwis an exciting new place to live, work, shop, and play. It will also be home to New Zealand’s second Costco. Find out more here.
Stevenson Group
A cornerstone of Drury’s industrial backbone, Stevenson operates Drury Quarry, New Zealand’s largest aggregate supplier. Their Sutton Block expansion ensures a continuous supply of materials for Auckland’s housing and infrastructure boom. Stevenson is also behind Drury South Crossing, a 361-hectare master-planned precinct delivering industrial, office, and retail spaces, plus wetlands and green corridors. Find out more here.
Oyster Capital
Focused on residential and mixed-use developments, Oyster Capital are complementing Kiwi Property’s metropolitan centre with a comprehensively master-planned residential subdivision off Waihoehoe Road. Designed to enable a highly livable, connected community with easy access to green spaces , public transport links and the wider Drury area. Find out more here.
Fulton Hogan
A major infrastructure provider delivering roads, utilities, and stormwater systems to support large-scale development. Fulton Hogan also owns Stevenson Aggregates, strengthening its role in supplying essential building materials. Find out more here.
Paerata Rise
A contemporary lifestyle community in Franklin where the Kiwi dream of building a home is made possible. Developed by Wesley College Trust and Grafton Downs Ltd, Paerata Rise combines contemporary township planning with respect for land, local history, and community, reinvesting all profits back into the local area. Find out more here.
MADE Group
Founded in 2016, MADE Group uses scaled property development to create fulfilling communities. Rooted in a values-driven vision, MADE fosters true belonging through aligned partnerships. This vision inspired its flagship project, Auranga in Drury, offering a purpose-built, master-planned community designed for modern living. Walkable streets, cycle paths, parks, and open spaces create a connected lifestyle with homes, schools, amenities, and community spaces. Find out more here.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
A leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of healthcare technologies, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has more than 50 years of innovation in respiratory care, acute care, and sleep apnea management. Find out more here.