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Welcome to Lakeside

Looking for a place you’ll feel right at home? With an easy-going, small town vibe and a warm and welcoming community, you’ll feel like you belong here from day one.

Lakeside has 75 hectares of dedicated reserve and wetlands as well as 6km’s of walking and cycling trails, so there’s ample room to roam with serene views of Lake Waikare to keep you in touch with nature. It is brilliantly located, just a short stroll to Te Kauwhata’s charming main street. Better roads have also brought Lakeside within easy reach of Auckland and Hamilton. There are around 1,650 homes coming here over the next eight years, in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you’re sure to find a place to suit your lifestyle and your budget. Make Lakeside your new hometown.

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About Lakeside

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Walks, water views and a warm community
The pandemic spurred Ivy and Ton to swap city life for small town bliss at Lakeside in 2020. They ar…
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Lakeside Newsletter Spring 2023
Lakeside Newsletter Spring 2023
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Auckland family can’t wait for Lakeside life
Four-year-old Leon Carson has already told all his friends in Auckland about his new home in Lakesid…
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Thinking about buying your first home in Lakeside but not sure where to start?

Kāinga Ora offers several products that can help you towards home ownership. Here’s a helping hand at every step of the way.

Find out how you can start your home buying journey by clicking on the phases below.
  • Phase 01 Starting out

    Starting out

    Plan your long-term goals and begin thinking of ways you can start budgeting and saving.

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    Starting out
  • Phase 02 Preparing & applying

    Preparing & applying

    Learn about the options and opportunities for getting your deposit together, find out how much you may be able to borrow and understand the different steps to having your home loan approved.

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  • Phase 03 Searching

    Searching

    Discover everything you need to know about house hunting and get tools for finding the home that’s right for you.

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  • Phase 04 Buying

    Buying

    Navigate the process of buying your first home, learn about different offers and sales methods and work towards the long-awaited move-in day.

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    Buying
  • Phase 05 Settling

    Settling

    Find out about finalising your home loan structure, arranging home insurance and tasks to complete before you take ownership of your new home.

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    Settling

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