News and Updates
April 8, 2026
Clarke Group Secures St Heliers Village Display Suite
Clarke Group has secured a new premises at 387 Tamaki Drive, located in the heart of St Heliers village, to establish a dedicated display suite for its projects, particularly its Eastern Bays developments. The space will showcase a selection of current and upcoming projects, with a particular focus on Enclave, Tephra, and Kepa. Positioned within one of Auckland’s most established coastal communities, the location provides a strong and accessible setting for client engagement. The display suite is being designed to present each project in a clear and considered way, supporting both sales and a broader understanding of the developments and their design intent. Concept designs and site imagery reflect the direction of the space as it comes together. The suite is currently in preparation and is expected to open in July 2026. This marks an important step in Clarke Group’s continued focus on delivering well-presented, high-quality projects across the Eastern Bays.
April 8, 2026
Enclave Display Model Completed in Guangzhou
Clarke Group recently travelled to Guangzhou, China to inspect the completed display model for the Enclave development, ahead of its shipment to New Zealand. The model has been developed to support the upcoming Tamaki Drive, St Heliers display suite, providing a detailed and accurate representation of the project’s design, layout, and architectural intent. The visit enabled a full quality review prior to air freight, ensuring the model meets the required standard before installation. The Enclave display suite will form a key part of the project’s sales and engagement strategy, allowing prospective purchasers to better understand the scheme and its design outcomes within the Eastern Bays context. Following inspection, the model is now being prepared for shipment to Auckland, where it will be installed within the St Heliers display suite ahead of the project’s next phase of market engagement. This milestone reflects continued progress across both delivery and sales preparation for Enclave.
April 8, 2026
Site Works Underway at Tephra
Site works are now formally underway at the Tephra development, marking the transition from planning into delivery. Located within the established Stonefields community, Tephra is a residential development designed by Monk Mackenzie, comprising a collection of architecturally designed terraced homes. With resource consent secured, works on site are progressing through the initial civil phase, establishing the foundation for the next stage of construction. Building works are targeted to commence in Q3 2026, as the project continues to move forward in line with programme. This milestone reflects continued progress across planning, design, and delivery, with further updates to follow as construction advances.
April 7, 2026
Waimarie Project Moves Into Construction Phase
Construction has commenced at Waimarie, marking a key milestone for the project as it transitions from planning into delivery. Early works are now underway on site, with civil construction progressing and the project moving into its initial development phase. Jennian Commercial has been appointed as main contractor, reflecting a continued focus on disciplined delivery and build quality. These works establish the foundation for the broader development, enabling staged construction to proceed in alignment with programme and infrastructure requirements. Waimarie represents a high-quality residential project within the Eastern Bays, shaped through a coordinated design and delivery approach. The commencement of construction reflects strong progress across planning, procurement, and contractor engagement. Further updates will be provided as the project progresses through the next stages of construction.
April 7, 2026
Resource Consent Achieved for Tephra Development
Clarke Group has achieved resource consent for the Tephra development, marking a key milestone as the project moves into delivery. Located within the established Stonefields community, Tephra is a residential development designed by Monk Mackenzie, comprising a collection of architecturally designed terraced homes. Following consent approval, civil works are now underway on site, progressing the project into its early delivery phase. These works will support the transition into vertical construction, with building works targeted to commence in Q3 2026. The achievement of resource consent reflects a coordinated planning and design process, and provides a clear pathway forward for construction and delivery. Further updates will follow as the project progresses through the next stages.
