Creating opportunities and unlocking possibilities; helping our communities thrive

Social infrastructure, housing and urban development

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Social infrastructure, housing and urban development shape how communities live, connect and thrive. Yet rising costs, uncertain consenting processes, constrained funding, ageing assets and complex stakeholder needs make planning and delivery increasingly challenging.

We help public, private, iwi and community organisations turn ambition into practical, investable and deliverable programmes. We bring together infrastructure, real estate, commercial, financial and delivery expertise across the full project lifecycle, from strategy and business cases through funding, procurement, transactions and implementation.

Our integrated approach helps clients make confident decisions, unlock value and deliver lasting economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes.

Our core capabilities

Strategy, investment planning & business cases

We develop clear strategies, investment plans and robust business cases that align property and infrastructure decisions with organisational priorities, affordability and long-term value.

Funding, financing and commercial advice

We provide practical funding, financing and commercial advice to test affordability, structure sustainable solutions and support informed investment decisions.

Housing and urban regeneration

We help clients shape viable housing and urban regeneration programmes that balance development economics, funding and delivery requirements with enduring community and place-based outcomes.

Property and portfolio strategy

We develop evidence-based property and portfolio strategies that improve utilisation, guide investment and divestment, and align assets with service and organisational needs. 

Transactions, procurement and partnerships

We design and execute transactions, procurement, and partnership processes that optimise value, allocate risk appropriately and support successful commercial outcomes.

Programme governance and delivery

We establish effective governance, controls and delivery disciplines that strengthen accountability, manage risk and keep complex programmes focused on agreed outcomes.

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We help you think in new ways to create value and build trust, empowering you to do more—for your stakeholders, your people, your customers and society.

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John Schellekens

Partner, Deals, Auckland, PwC New Zealand

+64 27 489 9541

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Robert Cameron

Partner, Deals, Auckland, PwC New Zealand

+64 21 471 057

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Chagalle Ellis

Partner, Deals, Auckland, PwC New Zealand

+64 21 392 868

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