MONARC FAQs

You are buying a freehold, architecturally designed home within Monarc at 18 Tephra Boulevard, Stonefields. Monarc is positioned beside the Maungarei Springs Wetlands and has been designed to bring together contemporary architecture, considered landscaping and the convenience of an established Stonefields neighbourhood.

The homes include open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces, selected light and dark interior schemes, Fisher & Paykel appliances, engineered stone benchtops, heat pumps to the living area and master bedroom, private outdoor spaces, and dedicated on-site parking. Monarc is now under construction, with completion currently targeted for October 2027.

A single garage is provided for every residence. The two-level homes also include an additional tandem carpad directly in front of the garage, providing a second on-site parking space for those homes. Visitor bike parking is provided within the common area.

Clarke Group is an Auckland-based property development and investment business delivering scalable medium-density housing and build-to-rent communities across Auckland and Queenstown.

Since 2012, the Group has delivered over 700 tenancies and more than $200 million of residential development, with a strong track record across both private and government-supported projects, underwritten by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

The business is now focused on scaling its pipeline, with more than 770 homes across Auckland and Queenstown progressing through consenting and construction, alongside a growing portfolio of larger, master-planned opportunities.

All projects are led internally and delivered through a disciplined governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and high-quality outcomes.

Monk Mackenzie is a highly creative, multi-disciplinary studio of architects and designers. The studio was established to provide clients with elegant, sculptural, and poetic solutions to complex briefs. The studio is an award-winning architectural practice with a record of designing and delivering unique architectural solutions.

Monk Mackenzie aims to make a lasting contribution to the built
environment in a sustainable and environmentally intelligent manner.

All homes include:

Fisher & Paykel Integrated Dishwasher – DW60U4I2

Fisher & Paykel Pyro Oven – OB60SACPGB5

Fisher & Paykel Induction Cooktop – CI604ZCTB2

Fisher & Paykel Rangehood – HP60IDCHX4

Fisher & Paykel Waste disposal – GD75IA1

Mains-pressure cold water is provided to each home with one tariffed meter to the site and individual check water metering to each home.

All homes are provided with dedicated kitchen laundry and bathroom air extraction systems.

Feature wall mounted heat pumps to living area (x1) and the master bedroom (x1).

Jennian Homes Commercial – they are dedicated to delivering exceptional workmanship and service, enabling them to deliver projects on time, and with confidence, upholding the highest standards of quality.

Jennian Homes Commercial have successfully completed several large developments over the past 12 years. Their considerable reputation in the industry is a measure of their highly skilled team who work collaboratively to ensure a seamless journey from planning to delivery of the finished home to you.

Monarc combines high-quality weatherboard and cavity brick construction, Colorsteel long-run roofing, and double glazing to ensure the development stands out for its use of materials, texture, and colours, both for the external envelope and internal fitout, and is complemented with a stylish architectural design.

Yes, the Sunset date is 31 October 2028

Yes, it is held in the Developer’s Solicitor (Cuncannon’s) Trust Account until such time as the developer has undertaken all steps necessary to produce a title for your townhouse. At this point you will be able to settle the property including your deposit funds, and move in.

The Residents’ Society fee includes a general levy per lot that covers maintenance and a comprehensive insurance premium. Insurance is arranged collectively on behalf of all Members for the common property, lots, and dwellings, removing the need for individual home insurance. Full details of the fees will be outlined in the Sale & Purchase Agreement.

Security alarms are included in each residence.

Each garage includes provision point for EV charging.
The charging unit itself is not included and can be installed
at the purchaser’s cost

Blocks A to F are expected to use Auckland Council’s public kerbside collection service. 

Blocks G to M are expected to use a private collection service. Each residence will store its own bins within the property and place them at the edge of the internal JOAL on collection day. The private collection vehicle will enter from Tephra Boulevard and collect bins from within the site. 

Collection arrangements will be confirmed in the Residents’ Society information and homeowner handover material.

Yes, pets are permitted, subject to common sense rules to ensure pets do not interfere with the enjoyment of other townhouse owners. Please refer to Residents’ Society Rules.

The home price is inclusive of GST.

Each residence will have access to an individual letterbox. The street-front homes, being Blocks A to F, are expected to have individual letterboxes integrated with the front entry / masonry wall treatment. 

The internal residence, being Blocks G, H, I, J, K, L and M, will be served by a common 20-letterbox bank located at the main Tephra Boulevard entry / central pedestrian access, adjacent to the internal lane. This keeps mail collection convenient and avoids letterboxes being scattered through the private internal laneways.

Monarc comprises 38 homes in total. The development includes 18 three-level homes arranged across six blocks, together with 20 two-level homes. The collection is focused on generous 3 and 4 bedroom duplex and terraced home typologies, with a mix of layouts to suit different households and lifestyles.

Monarc is located in the heart of Stonefields, beside the Maungarei Springs Wetlands and close to parks, cafes, schools and everyday amenities. The setting gives Residents’ the benefit of green open space and a reserve/wetland outlook, while still being part of a well-established and highly connected Auckland neighbourhood.

Ceiling heights vary:

Tephra Boulevard three-level homes:
2.4m ground floor, 2.7m first floor and 2.4m upper floor.

Middle homes:
An impressive 2.7m ground floor, complemented by a 2.4m first floor.

Lakeside homes:
Premium 2.7m floor-to-ceiling heights across both the ground and first floors, enhancing the sense of space, light and openness.

Intertenancy walls are designed to meet or exceed New Zealand Building Code acoustic requirements

Yes – there are two taps for each unit.

Condenser units are located externally, with the exact location varying depending on the home.

Monarc comes with a 10-year Master Builders Warranty that protects the purchaser in the event of a claim. The Building Act is also designed to assist the purchaser and ensure that they are covered for defects and faults in the construction of the premises for 12 months following Handover. The Handover document provides details for this process.

Resident buyers will require 10% of the purchase price paid on going unconditional, and will be paid into Cuncannon’s Trust Account. KiwiSaver Funds making up any or all of the 10% deposit will be held in the Developers Solicitors Trust Account, to enable these funds to be returned to Kiwisaver Accounts, should the purchase fail to go unconditional for any reason.

Banks usually require non-residents to provide 20% of the purchase price
on settlement.

Interest, less withholding tax, bank charges, commission, and any other charges subject to the provisions of the agreement, shall be payable to the Purchaser.

Although there are NO Body Corporate fees, there is a Residents’ Society for this development. The Residents’ Society will be responsible for key items, including:

A set of Society Rules to ensure quiet enjoyment of your property.

Cleaning and maintenance of the laneway

Building Insurance – ensuring that all properties are fully insured
(excluding contents insurance).

Building and window washing is the responsibility of the individual owners.

There are wired smoke detectors throughout each home, located as per the Building Code, and a fire hydrant is located near the Tephra Boulevard frontage.

Yes. Two cycle hoops are provided near the Kauriki Terrace side of the development, accommodating up to four visitor bicycles. Residents can also store bicycles within their own garage or private property.

Yes. The lakeside homes in Blocks K, L and M, being Lots 29 to 38, include bathroom skylights. This premium design feature brings additional natural light into the bathrooms and enhances the overall feel of these homes. 

Skylights are included in selected lakeside typologies only.

Your home will be able to be sold by any real estate agent in normal fashion, subject to the buyer accepting the terms.

Optical fibre will be provided to each home via an Optical Network Terminal. It is ready for your router to be installed and internet connected.

The exterior colour palette is thoughtfully predetermined by the location
of each home, with a Dark Palette to Blocks A–J and a Light Palette to
Blocks K–M. 

For the kitchen, purchasers may choose between a Dark or Light interior scheme. Each scheme has been curated as a complete, coordinated palette, bringing together the cabinetry, benchtop and splashback tile colours. To maintain the overall design consistency, finishes are selected as a complete scheme rather than mixed between the two palettes.