Calder Stewart is advancing projects in wind and solar energy and is developing property funds that allow New Zealanders to co-invest alongside the Stewart family in industrial and commercial assets.
Calder Stewart already operates nationwide with permanent offices in Auckland, Waikato and across the South Island. Its developments form much of the backbone of New Zealand’s food, logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, providing the essential framework that supports the nation’s productive economy.
Ben Stewart
Associate Director, Property
Director Ben Stewart says the company’s anniversary reflects both a legacy of entrepreneurship and an ambition to shape New Zealand’s industrial and energy future.
“This milestone isn’t just about looking back it’s about the next chapter. As a private family business, we have the agility to pursue opportunities that deliver long-term value for New Zealand’s economy.”
Over the past three years, the company has completed more than $1.5 billion in infrastructure developments across the country, spanning logistics hubs, manufacturing facilities and civic buildings for clients including Fonterra, KiwiRail and regional councils.
Alan Stewart
Executive Director Property & Board Member
As it enters its eighth decade, the company is positioning itself at the centre of New Zealand’s transition to renewable energy, regional growth and industrial modernization.
Alan Stewart, Calder Stewart executive director, representing the second generation of the family, says the company’s growth remains rooted in the same principles established seven decades ago.
“My father and Lance were genuine entrepreneurs who took calculated risks and backed their people. That spirit still drives us. We’ve always believed in investing for the long term in our communities, our people and the infrastructure that keeps New Zealand moving.”
The 70-year celebration, held in Milton, brought together more than 500 staff and retirees from across New Zealand.
The event showcased the firm’s latest developments, including its Revolution Hills business campus and nearby Millburn Quadrant, as well as its forestry operations and privately funded cycleway that links into the wider Otago trail network.
Ben Stewart says the celebration was designed as a thank you to the company’s workforce.
“It was about recognising the people who build the next generation of industrial infrastructure for this country. We wanted to bring everyone together to see what we’ve achieved and where we’re heading.
“It was also designed to help our team engage with our future vision and bring them along on this journey. The staff who came from across the country will be responsible for developing the next generation of industrial infrastructure that will support New Zealand’s economy for decades to come.”
“The sectors might evolve but our purpose remains the same: to create spaces that enable New Zealand businesses to thrive.”
