Business North December 2025

92 | Solutions for building affordable housing CETA Developments delivers everything from affordable townhouses to high-end two and three-lot subdivisions. CETA Homes T T Karen Phelps BUILDING As New Zealand continues to face ongoing challenges around housing affordability, CETA Homes remains focused on being part of the solution by delivering high-quality, cost-effective homes that help more people enter the property market. With over 40 years of combined experience in the sector, the CETA Homes team has delivered more than 250 new homes to firsthome buyers, families and investors since its establishment five years ago. “We genuinely care about delivering projects in a cost-effective, timely and affordable manner,” says Luke Paterson, Development Manager at CETA Homes. “Our vision has always been to help tackle New Zealand’s housing affordability crisis by providing smart, practical and well-designed housing solutions that meet the needs of different buyers and markets.” CETA’s success lies in its integrated development model, which brings every part of the housing process together under one roof. It operates through four key divisions where each play a vital role in achieving efficient, high-quality outcomes. CETA Developments delivers everything from affordable townhouses to high-end two and three-lot subdivisions, while CETA Living focuses on premium standalone homes designed for buyers seeking higher-end living. CETA Management supports other landowners and developers with project and subdivision management, offering strategic and financial guidance from feasibility through to completion. Finally CETA Build oversees all construction delivery across our projects, ensuring every build is completed to its standards of quality, affordability and timeliness. “All of our divisions work together as one cohesive team,” says Luke. “This integrated approach allows us to control costs, streamline project delivery and maintain a high level of consistency and quality across everything we do, whether we are developing affordable townhouses or luxury standalone homes. “Managing each stage of the process internally, from site acquisition and design through to consenting and construction, means we can deliver results that are efficient, well-coordinated and on budget.” He says CETA’s in-house team of experienced project managers, quantity surveyors, skilled builders, and a dedicated management team allows it to deliver developments that are both efficient and value driven. “One of our key points of difference is that we operate as a fully integrated, efficiency-focused team,” explains Luke. “We take a smart and practical approach to design and delivery, ensuring every decision enhances liveability and functionality, while adding value to the homeowner and the overall development. “Every detail is carefully considered to create homes that are affordable, high-quality and built to stand the test of time.” He says affordability has always been at the heart of what CETA does and its approach has resonated strongly with first-home buyers who have historically faced barriers to entering the property market. Its project, Flaxdale Residences in Birkdale due for completion in February 2026, for example, offers 12 modern two-bedroom townhouses that balance quality and price, with nearly three-quarters already sold. Another project, The Ridge Residences on Auckland’s North Shore, includes 83 two and three-bedroom townhouses that reflect CETA’s commitment to strategic site selection and thoughtful design, ensuring buyers receive maximum value in a sought-after East Coast Bays suburb. An exciting upcoming project, Kamata Rise at Ara Hills in Ōrewa, will include 40 two- and three-bedroom townhouses surrounded by native bush and offering some sea views, with future amenities planned in Ara Hills, such as reserves, walk and cycle tracks, green spaces, shops and childcare – all just minutes from Ōrewa Beach. 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