Community Partnership Spotlight
Our commitment to the community extends beyond just construction. We're building lasting relationships with local businesses and partners who help bring The Hill to life.
Supporting Local Schools
Supporting local schools is one of the ways we help bring The Hill and its community closer together. We recently joined St Mary’s Catholic School at the Ellerslie Fairy Festival, adding a touch of Fletcher Living magic to a fun-filled day.
We’ve also hosted students from One Tree Hill College’s Trades Academy on-site and visited their classrooms to share insights into construction careers and building practices. Their latest project - the relocation and upgrade of a second Kāinga Ora home - is a great example of how education and innovation go hand in hand.
These partnerships strengthen our local connections, support hands-on learning, and help build stronger, more resilient communities.
Environmental and Sustainability Progress
We’re committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment in every community we help create where possible. From native planting to sustainable landscaping, our work at The Hill reflects this long-term focus on ecological care and circular design.
Before construction began, we safely relocated 27 native copper skinks to nearby Waiatarua Reserve, where they now live in custom-built log-stack habitats. Working alongside iwi partners, tuna (eels) were also carefully caught and released into suitable waterways.
To date, close to than 20,000 plants and trees have been established across The Hill, restoring biodiversity and creating new habitats. Our landscaping partner, Greenscene, has also diverted up to 90% of plant pots from landfill by reusing them at their Kingseat nursery - a practical example of our circular-economy approach in action.
Cultural Heritage in Action
Working in ongoing partnership with local iwi, recent hui have guided how cultural narratives are being woven into the identity of The Hill.
All street names were developed through extensive consultation and collaboration, each carrying cultural significance that reflects and honours the history and character of this whenua. From Furlong Drive, celebrating the racing heritage, to Kiatere Lane — named after a two times steeplechase champion and meaning “to be fast” in both speed and spirit — every name helps tell a shared story.
Public art installations will also feature basalt stone from the original racecourse, creating a tangible connection between the past and the future of this special place.
Supporting Local Business
Flowers of St Johns in Ellerslie Village has become our official florist, providing beautiful bouquets for our events. "The Hill team has been brightening up their sales events with my seasonal blooms," says owner Kerry McCullough. "It's wonderful to see a development that values being part of the existing community."
To date, we've partnered with a number of local Ellerslie and Auckland businesses across construction, supplies, and services. These partnerships reduce our environmental footprint through shorter supply chains while strengthening the local economy.
More local partnerships are featured in our monthly newsletter. View the full list of community suppliers and contractors working on The Hill below. Interested in working with us? Contact thehill@frl.co.nz.
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