Building a foundation for great communities throughout Aotearoa.

Founders specialise in master-planned land subdivision throughout New Zealand. We develop quality sites that lead to desirable future neighbourhoods – ones driven by location, lifestyle and community values. Bringing shovel-ready sites to residential builders and developers, we create added value such as place branding, finance and marketing.

We’re a land development company, creating well-designed communities where builders can construct and sell properties that people will enjoy for generations to come. From site acquisition and master planning to civils and marketing, we design the places people want to be.

Government's New Housing Policy – A Promising Step Forward

The Government's recent policy to increase housing supply is a commendable and necessary intervention. By changing planning rules to mandate councils to plan for 30 years of housing growth, the government aims to alleviate the long-standing housing crisis. The initiative to remove council powers over urban boundaries and development standards is particularly significant.


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Richmond Fellow Merit Property Council Awards

We are excited to announce that Richmond Fellow achieved merit at the 2024 Property Industry Awards on Friday night.

Hosted by Property Council New Zealand, the Property Industry Awards is the most prestigious property awards programme in New Zealand - celebrating excellence in design and innovation in the built environment for 34 years.


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