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'Most people haven't built enough garages for all their toys': Inside the Pauanui Waterways home with its own helipad
The son of a Pauanui founder built this Waterways home with its own helipad. After 26 years, it’s for sale.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
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A unique Pauanui Waterways home, owned for 26 years by the Hopper family who developed the area, is now for sale. This significant 1,543sqm corner property offers unparalleled amenities for water and air enthusiasts.
Key features include:
- A private helipad and hangar
- Two jetties and a boat ramp
The single-level, five-bedroom home was designed for entertaining with extensive water views. This is a rare opportunity to own a tightly-held Pauanui property with exceptional features.
This epic Pauanui home could be yours
A family that built a town
Drawn by hand, built for the water
The canal as a backyard


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