Ockham Stories
Koa Flats is a Goer
Two hundred members of the extended Ockham whānau attended Ampersand for the launch of Ockham’s 19th development. The company was delightful, the canapés divine and the cocktails stirred though not shaken. Then all 14 apartments at the small but mighty Koa Flats in Meadowbank were snapped up on the night.
Kōkihi officially opens: Minister Megan Woods wields the golden shears
Kōkihi, the latest instalment in the Marutūāhu and Ockham partnership, was formally opened by Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods on Friday 25 June. The Waterview development – 95 new homes including 47 KiwiBuilds – was hailed by the Minister as an exemplary partnership and collaboration.
Marutūāhu influence informs Kōkihi design
From the stunning copper and kauri waharoa (entranceway), to the pool's pātiki-shaped tiles, to the pre-cast concrete panels inspired by the famous Hotunui wharenui, our newly opened development in Waterview is a tribute to the artistry of our Marutūāhu partners. The Herald's Anne Gibson captures rather marvellously the inspiration behind Kōkihi.
Aroha fully sold: One new resident's story
Aroha in Avondale – our 117-unit joint venture with Marutūāhu Iwi – sold out in record time. Ahead of its completion in late-2022, a member of the Aroha whānau contemplates her shift of home – and lifestyle – from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment with study. She’s counting down the days, streamlining her life…
Ockham. Building Apartments. Creating Communities.
Ockham’s 16th development – and first foray into Onehunga – is the acclaimed Auckland apartment builder’s biggest project yet. Ockham captain Mark Todd explains why Onehunga is a wonderful community for Ockham to join, and why Manaaki is a great option for the older buyer.
Sales Office Closed for Queen's Birthday Weekend 5 – 7 June
Hear ye! Our sales office will be closed this long weekend as we celebrate the official birthday of Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. Long may she reign etc.
Kōkihi Open Day: First glimpse at Ockham’s Waterview apartments
With Ockham’s latest – and lucky 13th – development just weeks away from opening, 400 Aucklanders took the opportunity for coffee, bacon and egg butties, cakes, more coffee... and a decent nosey through Kōkihi. Consensus? Delicious (and the apartments ain't bad either!)
Our Writers Expose Our Biases and Force Our Empathy
The 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards was our sixth year as sponsor. After a thunderous Fidel Castro-length address from MC Jack Tame – 40,000 words or so according to some reports – Ockham captain Mark Todd delivered a succinct 213-word address. Subject: Dignity.