We channel capital into real solutions that deliver measurable positive impact for life in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond, alongside lasting financial returns.
New Ground is an Auckland-based investment manager specialising in the development and management of investments that generate commercial financial returns alongside social and environmental impact.
Since 2014, we’ve been pioneering the development of Build-to-Rent housing investments for institutional investors in NZ, at the same time bringing about meaningful improvements for renting households by providing modern, healthy and professionally managed homes with security of tenure. Today, we’re involved in a wide range of rental housing and affordable housing projects right across New Zealand, spanning roles as investment manager, developer and development manager, as well as property manager through New Ground Living.
We’ve also pioneered the development of professionally managed impact investment funds in NZ, co-founding the country’s first committed capital impact venture capital fund in 2017, establishing the innovative Homes For Tamariki fund in 2022, and being appointed to co-manage the Bay of Plenty Housing Equity Fund in 2023.
The origination and management of impactful housing investments for institutional & wholesale investors.
The development of funds delivering strong financial returns with meaningful social and environmental impact.
In the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive future for Aotearoa New Zealand, it's essential to acknowledge the fundamental human right to a decent home, as recognised in multiple international treaties.
Working together, build-to-rent pioneers New Ground Living and Hāpai Housing have set the bar high with Moroki, Hāpai Housing’s new development in Glen Innes.
In recent years, a housing revolution has quietly begun to reshape the way renting households live in New Zealand. The concept of "build-to-rent", long established in other countries, has emerged as a powerful solution to the challenges faced by renting households in this country. But what does the term mean? And why is it better?
Working from home has been the norm for many people in recent years, but for Hayden Collier, the lines between home and work are even more blurred. His landlord is also his employer.
Instigated by BayTrust, the Bay of Plenty Housing Equity Fund (BOPHEF) is a collaborative venture between five community organisations: BayTrust, Trust Horizon, Rotorua Trust, TECT and Tauranga City Council.
Rangatahi in Roskill Development are getting on the tools to help build warm and dry new homes in their community through a work experience programme facilitated by Kāinga Ora alongside local high schools.
