Our supporters and funders

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.

As a leading real estate agency in New Zealand, NZSIR has committed to supporting affordable housing in our District through a regular stream of grant funding direct to our Trust. Capital is then used to support QLCHT households and developments through the Queenstown and Wānaka areas.

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development supports QLCHT through grants and interest-free loans for our progressive home ownership programmes.

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.

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.

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 is delivering much needed affordable housing at Lake Hāwea. Universal Developments will provide 58 sections to QLCHT to build upon.

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.

Hanley’s Farm is a master-planned development in Queenstown that invites residents to enjoy simple, modern living in an extraordinary setting. We have 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.

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 Wanaka township, thought has gone into the development of wetlands, shared green space and a community orchard. The developer has provided 6 sections to QLCHT to date, with 4 more to come in 2023.

Bullendale is a European-style terraced housing development at Arthurs point, just 5 minutes drive from central Queenstown. The development offers high-quality, architecturally designed dwellings in a medium density setting. The developer delivered QLCHT a cash contribution under their rezoning process.

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.

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.