Partners

Te Ākitai Waiohua are a Mana Whenua iwi of Tāmaki Makaurau. To achieve the aspirations of its people, Te Ākitai Waiohua regularly seeks opportunities for investment and economic development in the region. Te Ākitai Waiohua Investment Trust is a charitable entity responsible for progressing the economic goals of the iwi.

A partnership between Te Ākitai Waiohua Investment Trust and Avant Group was formed in 2019 to develop property and construct housing on key sites throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. This partnership was formally named Whare Tupu as a reference to the growth or development of houses.

Hunan Construction & Engineering Group (HCEG) are Avant’s financial partners. HCEG are no strangers to the construction industry being a Civil and infrastructure company since 1954. With this construction experience and a capitalisation of $32 billion, HCEG provide Avants’ development companies with a sustainable platform in the market that at times can be volatile. The HCEG and Avant partnership structure reduces the risk for each project through flexible equity as opposed to time-focused debt such as bank debt that enforces restrictions which often work against the best outcomes for a project.

Considered and engaging design is a way of life for the team at Crosson Architects. They are constantly considering and critiquing their creativity, while realising clients’ aspirations in compelling ways.

Great architecture comes from positive collaboration – drawing together a team of creative thinkers, technicians and fabricators. Crosson Architects aim to weave together elements such as the physical, psychological and spiritual – achieving an outcome that is unique and life enhancing.

Ken and his team at Crosson Architects have worked on Avant projects Kōtuitui, Boathouse Bay and Te Māra with several more in the pipeline.

Colliers draws on worldwide resources and insightful local knowledge to deliver market-leading advice to clients in the residential, commercial and industrial property sectors. The residential projects team specialises in bringing high quality residential projects to the market. The team works alongside the developer to identify the best development sites, project design and ways to bring the project to market.

Kāinga Ora aims to deliver quality urban developments that connect homes with jobs, transport, open spaces and the facilities that communities need. To deliver 1,100 net additional homes each year for the next four years, Kāinga Ora is partnering with companies such as Avant Group, where both parties complement each other rather than compete, with the aim of creating homes for New Zealand families to enjoy for years to come. Kāinga Ora and Avant Group have worked together on several completed and active projects, including Kōtuitui and Te Māra.

Eke Panuku Development Auckland helps regenerate parts of our city, from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres. Responsible for 19 neighbourhoods throughout Auckland, Panuku understands that quality development is required to accommodate Auckland’s growth, and wishes to ensure people love and can afford to live in Auckland.

Panuku works alongside other agents, businesses, locals and developers such as Avant Group to improve neighbourhoods in ways that benefit communities.

Te Ākitai and Avant under a Development Agreement with MHUD the landowner, are developing a 420 home community which includes, social, market, and affordable housing in Manukau Auckland. Adjacent to the Puhinui stream and wetland where Te Ākitai are kaitiaki and mana whenua, the development is family friendly providing amenities such as a café, daycare, large kick-around parks, and smaller pocket parks. The innovative landscape will reflect its historical background, promoting kids’ interaction and play spaces.