Our supporters and funders
Capital Funders
QLDC
As the original mover in the formation of the Trust, QLDC remains one of our key stakeholders. We have a strong relationship and share the common goal of building 1000 new homes by 2038. The partnering concept is laid out in a Relationship Framework Agreement, and cements a long-term relationship to enable the delivery of affordable housing in the District.
MCERT
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport supports QLCHT through grants and interest-free loans for our progressive home ownership programmes.
Central Lakes Trust
Central Lakes Trust is a charitable trust supporting the community by granting funds for charitable purposes throughout the Central Lakes region. CLT supported QLCHT with funding for its 2024 Renters Survey.
Community Trust South
Community Trust South is the guardian of a community endowment of over $250 million. Based in Murihiku, CTS is a charitable funder supporting a wide range of groups and people with grants, scholarships and community loans every year. CTS supported QLCHT with capital grant funding for its 2024 Renters Survey.
Professional Services
Housemart
Housemart is one of Queenstown’s most trusted property management firms, with over two decades of experience in property and business management. Their award winning team support us by providing regular advice and collegial support on tenancy matters.
QUBE
QUBE Quantity Surveyors provides friendly, efficient and professional quantity surveying services delivering feasibility studies, cost planning and end‑to‑end cost control for residential and commercial projects across New Zealand. Their team of expert construction cost managers supports the QLCHT team with a generous amount of pro-bono work on an ongoing basis.
Land Developer Contributions
Universal Developments - Longview
Longview is a master planned community several years in the planning. Incorporating 480 residential lots, a 3.5Ha township service centre and two recreation reserves, it's delivering much needed affordable housing in Lake Hāwea. Universal Developments has provided 58 sections to QLCHT to build upon. To date we've completed 32 with more under construction.
Shotover Country
Located alongside the stunning Shotover and Kawarau rivers, Shotover Country was developed as an entry level subdivision in 2012, by local landowners who had previously been farming the land. With over 900 homes in the area now, QLCHT is delighted to have received land from the developers in two stages, enabling the construction of 50 affordable homes.
Exclusive Developments Ltd - Hikuwai
Nestled between the banks of the Clutha river and the base of Mount Iron, Hikuwai offers the best of urban living in a semi-rural setting. Located just five minutes from the central Wānaka township, thought has gone into the development of wetlands, shared green space and a community orchard. We have ten households living in this beautiful spot following the gift of land from developer, Exclusive Developments.
Mt Cardrona Staton
Located in the stunning setting of the Cardona Valley, just 20 minutes from Wānaka, Mt Cardrona Station is a unique high country living opportunity for those fortunate to call it home. We built two homes here in 2024 on land gifted from the developer, and have another six to come over the next few years. With the mountains at the back door, this is a fantastic spot for outdoor enthusiasts!
Hanley's Farm
Hanley’s Farm is a master-planned development in Queenstown that allows residents to enjoy simple, modern living in an extraordinary setting. We've been working closely with Hanley’s Farm who share our vision of providing every member of the local community the opportunity to secure an affordable place to call home. We currently have 26 homes in affordable rental here.
Crescent Investments Ltd - Kirimoko Park
Developers John May and the late Don Church, created Kirimoko Park as an attractive and sustainable living environment by carefully controlling the layout, design, landscaping and construction of individual dwellings. Within close proximity of three Wānaka schools, QLCHT was delighted to be able to house several families here through the developer's contribution.
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village
The developers of this vibrant retirement village delivered a cash contribution to QLCHT as part of their Special Housing Area agreement. Whilst a welcoming and inclusive retirement community for over 65’s, a land contribution was not deemed suitable, so the developers offered cash instead, which QLCHT used to fund other housing projects.
Bullendale
Bullendale is a European-style terraced housing development at Arthurs point, just five minutes drive from central Queenstown. The development offers high-quality, architecturally designed dwellings in a medium density setting. The developer has provided QLCHT a cash contribution under their rezoning process.
Pembroke Heights
Situated on the northern slopes of Wānaka, just off Aubrey Road, Pembroke Heights is a 400-section subdivision that came to life in 2024. New residents enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges. We’re delighted to have secured three sections here from the developers, WFH Properties Limited, and look forward to building and allocating these homes under the Secure Home programme for local families in 2025.
Bullenrise
Bullenrise in Arthurs Point combines modern alpine design, energy efficient construction, and a prime location in one of Queenstown's most desirable suburbs, offering architecturally designed homes just 10 minutes from Queenstown's CBD, blending contemporary design with natural surroundings. We’re delighted to be building 15 homes on land gifted by the developer of Bullenrise Terraces.
Secure Home Lenders
ASB is dedicated to their purpose of accelerating progress for all New Zealanders, including supporting first home buyers. As a long-time partner of QLCHT, we're delighted to have them on board lending to our Secure Home households.
Founded in 1869 with the purpose of getting more New Zealanders into their own homes, SBS Bank is a 100% New Zealand-owned mutual organisation. We've been working closely with SBS since 2008 and remain grateful for their ongoing support of our programmes and people.
Westpac became the first major New Zealand bank to come on board with our Secure Home programme in 2022. With mobile managers operating out of both Queenstown and Wānaka, they're here to help our households.