Building Trust Through Delivery

About Clarke Group

Building Trust Through Delivery

Clarke Group is an Auckland-based development and investment platform delivering medium-density housing and build-to-rent communities at scale.

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About Clarke Group
Clarke Group is an Auckland-based development and investment platform delivering medium-density housing and build-to-rent communities at scale.

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A Track Record of Delivery

Clarke Group is an Auckland-based development and investment platform focused on delivering scalable medium-density housing and build-to-rent communities.

Since 2012, the Group has delivered more than 500 homes and over $220 million of residential development across Auckland, including a significant build-to-rent portfolio.

We have established a strong track record delivering large-scale residential projects alongside government and private sector partners, including developments supported by Kāinga Ora and underwritten by MHUD.

The pipeline continues to expand, with more than 770 additional homes across Auckland and Queenstown progressing through design and consenting.

All projects are led internally and delivered under a disciplined governance framework, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Meet the team

A multidisciplinary team spanning development, capital, sales, and operations — aligned to deliver projects from acquisition through to completion and long-term management.

Executive Management
Austen Clarke
Managing Director
MBA(Dist)
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Kishan Lal
BDM
BE(Hons)
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Roger Coulson
Senior Development Manager
BSc & BCom
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Olivia Zhang
Development Manager and Quantity Surveyor
BE Construction (QS)
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Tina Johnson-Utting
Head of People & Operations
BA (Hons) PGDip, CIPD (HR)
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Reema Yassawi
Executive Assistant
BCom
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Olivia Lin
Accountant
BCom, CPA(Asso.), ACAMS
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Amy Hanson
Head of Marketing
BCom
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Thomas Johnson
Marketing Specialist
BCom
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Join our team

We are always looking for capable people who align with our approach to disciplined delivery and long-term value creation.

    Sales
    Christine Lin
    Sales Consultant
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    Lara Thompson
    Sales Consultant
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    Brigette Dickson
    Sales Consultant
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    Christian Gray
    Sales Support
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    Join our team

    We are always looking for capable people who align with our approach to disciplined delivery and long-term value creation.

      Property Management
      Alana Harmon​
      Head Of Property Management
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      Christine Lin
      Business Development Manager
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      Mark Ng
      Property Manager
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      Adrian Limboy
      Property Manager
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      Join our team

      We are always looking for capable people who align with our approach to disciplined delivery and long-term value creation.

        Strategic Delivery Partners

        Clarke Group works alongside a select group of best-in-class advisors across legal, financial, and project delivery disciplines.

        John Stephens

        Partner Cuncannon

        Legal & Transaction Advisory

        John has advised Clarke Group for over a decade, specialising in major transactions and supporting large joint ventures and acquisitions, including the $4.2 billion Auckland City Link.

        Tim Zonneveld

        Partner BDO

        Financial & Tax Advisory

        Tim has advised Clarke Group for over a decade. A Senior Partner in BDO Auckland’s Tax division, he specialises in corporate structures and joint ventures, advising SMEs and multinational clients.

        Rory Griffin

        Managing Director Kingston Partners

        Project Delivery & Commercial Oversight

        Rory brings extensive construction experience, supporting developers and lenders. Kingston Partners is a trusted bank panel QS firm in New Zealand.

        Chris Drum

        Associate Director KPM

        Senior Project Manager

        Chris brings 20+ years’ project management experience across NZ and the UK, leading Clarke Group’s project delivery with a structured and collaborative approach.

        Ben Tracy

        Managing Director KPM

        Senior Project Manager

        Ben supports delivery of development projects across the portfolio. Known for a structured, proactive approach, he works closely with our team to ensure efficient and well-managed outcomes.

        Jono Ball

        Director Fortis Capital

        Commercial Debt Advisor

        Jono has over 13 years’ experience in property finance, with a strong track record securing funding for projects across New Zealand.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        Clarke Group is a residential property developer, investor and advisory business focused on medium-density housing, buildtorent communities and masterplan neighbourhoods across Auckland and Queenstown.

        The company is headquartered in the Viaduct Auckland and has been active in property development since 2013.

        They deliver a range of developments including premium terraces, affordable homes, buildtorent and masterplan communities.

        Yes, Clarke Group has a property management arm that manages tenancies in both its own developments and for other investors.

        No. Clarke Group is an entirely separate business, with no shared ownership, capital, operations, or governance with Du Val Group.

        Clarke Group has not operated an investment fund and is supported by longstanding funding partners across multiple projects.

        Yes, they deliver both affordable housing options and premium homes as part of their portfolio.

        The website showcases current developments and past projects in Auckland suburbs such as St Heliers, Ōrākei, Stonefields and South Auckland, and has a Corporate Display Suite located on 387 Tamaki Drive, St Heliers Auckland. The display suite will be open in July 2026

        Active Projects Across Auckland and Queenstown