ABOUT US
Urban Plus is owned by Hutt City Council and was established in July 2007.  Urban Plus operates as ​a
​Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) under the Local Government Act 2002. 

Urban Plus is a multi-faceted property management and development company, pre-dominantly focussed towards social and public housing outcomes along the housing continuum. Urban Plus owns and manages a rental housing portfolio of approximately 200 units within various areas of Lower Hutt, aimed at providing housing for the low income elderly; whereby it charges below-market rents.

Urban Plus procures and develops land / property with multiple outcomes in mind, such as:

   •  Developing and releasing discounted housing for the first home buyer and owner-occupier target markets,

   •  Working with our partners to develop and supply new Community Housing

   •  Growing its own housing stock to provide more options in the long term rental space.  

Urban Plus looks to align with providers who deliver progressive home ownership and long term rental outcomes. In terms of partnering with Community Housing providers such as Hutt City Council, Dwell, Kahungunu Whanau Services, 
​Te Kahui Rangitahi o Te Atiawa. Urban Plus actively participates in the market to procure land for development with the intention to grow in all aspects of it's operations in up and coming years.
OUR TEAM
DANIEL MORIARTY
​Kaiwhakahaere Matua
​Chief Executive
PHONE 027 204 7276
RAY TOLAND
​​Kaiwhakahaere Wahi Mahi
Site Construction Manager
PHONE  027 361 0214
ROBYN PALMER
Kaiwhakahaere Kåinga
​Housing Manager
PHONE 027 223 4382
STEVE McCOLL
​Kaiwhakahaere Whakawhanake
Development Manager
PHONE 021 687 773
ALICIA BROUWER
​Kaitautoko Whakakaupapa
​Project & Support  Manager
PHONE 027 694 0658
ASHLEY CARTER
​Kaiwhakahaere Whakawhanake
Development Manager
PHONE 027 217 5560
ANNUAL REPORTS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAMELA BELL
​Independent Director
​As an experienced Director and CEO, Pamela brings key strengths in ‘spotting the gaps’, responding to challenges with a creative strategic focus, building and coaching integrated teamwork. Pamela has a natural curiosity and inquiring perspective.
CAMERON MADGWICK
Chair
Cameron is the Chief Executive of Gibson Sheat, a leading Hutt City law firm.  He is also a director of entities in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors.  One of those roles has involved meeting the long-term housing and community space needs of those with different abilities.  Through this work he has learnt the immense benefit people gain from having a place to call their home.  It is this Kaupapa that drives Cameron in this role.  He is a strong advocate for the provision of “homes” to people less well served by the typical housing providers.
CR KERI BROWN
Hutt City Councillor
Keri brings a wealth of experience, she is the Chair of the Communities, Culture and Partnerships Committee and is a strong community advocate.
PETER FA'AFIU
Independent Director
​Business Consultant Peter Fa’afiu is a big believer in helping those in need. Already hugely active in the New Zealand community, holding several governance roles, the Samoan-born Kiwi’s reach is now expanding.
PETER GLENSOR
Independent Director
​A senior and respected leader in both management and governance in NGOs and in health, social development and local government. 
PHILLIP JACQUES
Independent Director
Phillip is an experienced Chief Financial Officer previously holding senior leadership roles at EQC, Inland Revenue, WorkSafe, and Te Pūkenga - NZIST. 
He is currently the Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee for the Medical Council of NZ, and a non-executive director of Te Ātiawa Holdings Co Ltd.
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OUR ​PARTNERS