For many people, Northern Coromandel is a place of deep connection – to land, sea and community. From Papa Aroha on the west coast, up to Port Jackson and Port Charles and down to Tuateawa on the east, residents and visitors value the beauty and independence of this remote rural region. But behind the postcard images sits a more complex story: high deprivation, an ageing population, low incomes, limited housing and long distances to essential services. In 2017, a detailed fea

An update from The Colville Project Trust on 2025 progress and plans for 2026

The Colville Project has developed a Wellbeing and Education Centre (WEC) blueprint for a thriving Northern Coromandel that brings together a range of services (health, community, education etc), alongside affordable housing for both older residents and families.