Design and delivery
Medium-density housing, boutique architectural homes and masterplanned communities, delivered with leading architects and consultants.
Clarke Group in numbers
A record built over time.
From our first development to the communities taking shape today.
2012
Established
700+
Tenancies delivered
770+
Homes in consenting and construction
$1.0B+
Projects completed and in consenting
Our story
A track record
of delivery.
Clarke Group is an Auckland-based property development and investment business delivering medium-density housing and build-to-rent communities at scale.
Since 2012, the Group has delivered over 700 tenancies and more than $200 million of residential development. Its work spans private and government-supported projects, including developments backed by Kāinga Ora and underwritten by MHUD.
Today, more than 770 homes across Auckland and Queenstown are progressing through consenting and construction, alongside a growing pipeline of larger, masterplanned opportunities.
Projects are led internally through a disciplined governance framework, supporting consistency, accountability and quality from acquisition through to long-term management.
Our approach
Considered at every stage.
A multidisciplinary team connects development, capital, sales and operations across the full life of a project.
A long-term view
Strategic landholdings and disciplined project governance support a growing residential development pipeline.
Beyond completion
Property and facilities management connects the development of homes with their ongoing operation and care.
Our people
Meet the team
Experience across development, sales, accounting and property management.
Executive Management
Austen Clarke
Managing Director | MBA (Dist.)
Aiden Tapping
Chief Financial Officer | LLB BMS(Hons)
Kishan Lal
Head of Acquisitions and Growth | BE(Hons)
Roger Coulson
Senior Development Manager | BSc & BCom
Olivia Zhang
Development Manager and Quantity Surveyor
BE Construction (QS)
Tina Johnson-Utting
Head of People & Operations
BA (Hons) PGDip, CIPD (HR)
Richard Smith
Head of Sales
Thomas Johnson
Marketing Specialist | BCom
Reema Yassawi
Executive Assistant | BCom
Sales
Brigette Dickson
Sales Consultant
Lara Thompson
Sales Consultant
Ben Paltridge
Sales Consultant
Accounting
Giyas Uddin
Accountant
Olivia Lin
Accountant | BCom, CPA (Asso.), ACAMS
Mia Nguyen
Junior Accountant | CPA (Asso.)
Property Management
Victoria Canning
Head of Property Management
Mark Ng
Property Manager
Adrian Limboy
Property Manager
Christian Gray
Property Manager
Our development footprint
Explore our developments
Discover our communities across Auckland and Queenstown.
Auckland
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Queenstown
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Ladies Mile
Parcel 1 Residential Neighbourhood
429 Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway, Queenstown
View pageStrategic delivery partners
Expertise at every stage.
Longstanding relationships. Shared standards. Specialist support from strategy through to delivery.
Partner Cuncannon
John Stephens
Legal and Strategic Advice
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John has looked after the Clarke Group affairs for more than a decade. He is an authority on major transactions and is trusted to help deliver some of NewZealand’s largest joint ventures and acquisitions, including the $4 .2 billion Auckland City Rail Link.
Partner BDO
Tim Zonneveld
Accounting and Strategic Advice
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Tim has looked after the Clarke Group affairs for more than a decade. He is a Senior Partner in the Taxation Services division of BDO Auckland's CBD office. He has specialist experience advising small to medium enterprises and large multinational corporates. He is also an expert in corporate structures and Joint Ventures.
Managing Director Kingston Partners
Rory Griffin
Contract Administration
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Rory has a long and successful history in the New Zealand construction industry, with a strong reputation built over decades he provides oversight and support to developers and lenders alike. Kingston Partners are among the most trusted Bank Panel Q S firms in New Zealand.
Senior Project Manager
Chris Drum
Associate Director · KPM
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Chris brings over 20 years of project management experience in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, with a structured and collaborative approach.
Commercial Debt Advisor
Jono Ball
Director · Fortis Capital
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Jono has over 13 years of experience in property finance, helping secure funding for property projects across New Zealand.
Senior Project Manager
Rene Lin
Director · KPM
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Rene specialises in development due diligence, feasibility, design and construction management, bringing disciplined oversight throughout delivery.
Purpose-led partnership
ALM Aotearoa.
Through ALM Aotearoa, a 50/50 joint venture with Grace Foundation, Clarke Group is delivering long-term housing to support rehabilitation, reintegration and second chances for individuals transitioning out of the justice system.
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Your questions, answered.
Who is Clarke Group and what do they do?
Clarke Group is a residential property developer, investor and advisory business focused on medium-density housing, build-to-rent communities and masterplanned neighbourhoods across Auckland and Queenstown.
Where is Clarke Group based and how long have they been operating?
Clarke Group is headquartered in Auckland’s Viaduct and has been active in property development since 2013.
What types of projects does Clarke Group deliver?
Our portfolio spans premium terraced homes, affordable housing, build-to-rent communities and larger masterplanned developments.
Does Clarke Group also manage properties?
Yes. Our property management arm manages tenancies within our own portfolio and on behalf of other investors.
Is Clarke Group related to Du Val Group?
No. Clarke Group and Du Val Group are entirely separate businesses, with no shared ownership, capital, operations or governance.
Does Clarke Group operate an investment fund?
Clarke Group has not operated an investment fund. We work with longstanding funding partners across individual development projects.
Do Clarke Group developments include affordable housing?
Yes. Our developments include both affordable and premium housing, responding to a range of housing needs.
Where can I view Clarke Group’s current or completed projects?
Explore current and completed projects on our website, including developments in St Heliers, Ōrākei, Stonefields and South Auckland. Our Corporate Display Suite is at 387 Tāmaki Drive, St Heliers, Auckland. Contact our team to arrange a visit.
Careers at Clarke Group
Build your next chapter.
We welcome capable people who share our approach to disciplined delivery and long-term value creation.
