Building a more sustainable comunity
At Rua Hills, creating a thriving and sustainable community goes far beyond building homes. It is about shaping an environment where people and nature can flourish together for generations to come.
As part of our commitment to ecological enhancement and environmental stewardship, a significant planting programme is transforming the landscape across the development.
By the end of the 2026 planting season, more than 60,000 native shrubs and groundcovers and 750 trees
will have been established throughout Rua Hills.
These plantings have been carefully integrated into riparian corridors, wetlands, rain gardens, streetscapes and ecological connections across the community. Together, they will help improve water quality, support native biodiversity, create habitat for birds and wildlife, and enhance the natural character that makes Rua Hills such a special place to live.
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The Planting Programme to date
Native shrubs and groundcovers
planted throughout riparian margins
60,412
Established trees
planted across streetscapes, reserves, ecological corridors and public spaces
750
Ecological areas
extensive ecological restoration designed to strengthen connections between natural environments and
neighbourhoods
Green infrastructure
green infrastructure that contributes to stormwater management, climate resilience and long-term environmental health
The scale of the planting reflects the wider vision for Rua Hills. Once complete, the masterplanned community will include more than 12 kilometres of streams, extensive riparian planting, wetlands, native bush areas, parks and open spaces that provide both environmental and recreational benefits.
Growing a lasting legacy
The Hugh Green Group has partnered with Natural Habitats and LandLAB, two of New Zealand's foremost landscaping and architecture companies, to deliver this ambitious programme at Rua Hills, ensuring each stage contributes to a greener, healthier and more resilient environment.
As the trees mature and native ecosystems continue to establish, residents will enjoy greener streets, increased shade, improved biodiversity and a stronger connection to nature.
These investments today will leave a lasting legacy for future generations and help ensure Rua Hills remains a community where people can live, work and play in harmony with the natural environment.
At Rua hills, sustainability isn't simple a goal, it's being planted into the landscape every day.
What This Means for Rua Hills
The extensive planting programme at Rua Hills is helping to create a greener, healthier and more resilient community. As the landscape matures, residents will benefit from tree-lined streets, enhanced biodiversity, improved water quality and stronger connections to nature.
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Register Interest"More than just planting trees, this programme is creating a lasting environmental legacy, enhancing biodiversity, strengthening resilience, and shaping a greener future for generations of Rua Hills residents.
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