Carey Street wins national recognition for community-focused design

Carey Street has joined a growing list of award-winning ŌCHT communities, earning a Merit in the Community and Affordable Housing Property category at the 2025 Property Industry Awards.

The award recognises the quality and care that went into creating the 16-home development – from its thoughtful design and smart site layout to the way the homes support privacy, comfort and community connection.

Built by a trusted team

Carey Street was designed by South by Southeast and built by Consortium Construction, with support from Quoin, Planz and Rangzen. It’s the same team behind the award-winning Willard Street development – and another step forward in raising the bar for community and affordable housing.

Carey Street was recognised alongside impressive projects from Habitat for Humanity, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and CORT, with the Best in Category award going to Habitat for Humanity’s Warren Place development in Whangārei. Carey Street was one of just a few South Island developments acknowledged in this year’s awards.

Award-winning developments

ŌCHT communities have received growing recognition for setting new standards in affordable and community housing. Here’s a snapshot of recent awards:

Carey Street
– Property Industry Awards Merit – Community and Affordable Housing (2025)

Willard Street
– NZ Commercial Project Awards Gold – Residential Category (2025)
– Property Industry Awards Excellence – Community and Affordable Housing (2024)
– Canterbury Architecture Award (2024)

Glovers Road
– NZ Commercial Project Awards Gold – Residential Category (2023)
– NZ Commercial Project Awards Innovation Award (2023)

Brougham Street
– NZ Commercial Project Awards Silver (2023)
– Property Industry Awards Excellence (2022)
– Canterbury Architecture Award (2022)
– Civic Trust Award (2022)

Tiwaiwaka Lane
– NZ Commercial Project Awards Silver – Residential Category (2021)