About Us

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Built on experience. Delivered with intent

We’ve spent years understanding what makes property & development work. Not just on paper, but in the real world. How it’s planned, how it’s delivered and how it performs over time.

We focus on well considered property outcomes. From acquisition through to completion, every decision is made with long term value in mind.

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Meet the people

Built on experience, backed by strong partnerships. We work closely with architects, consultants, and contractors who take the same approach, thoughtful, practical, and focused on doing things properly.

Karl McBride
Founder

Karl’s career is grounded in construction, where he developed a strong understanding of how projects come together from the ground up. Over time, this evolved into a focus on development, where he saw the opportunity to take a more strategic role in shaping projects from acquisition through to completion. As Director of McBride Property & Development, Karl leads the business with a clear focus on performance, delivery and long-term value. He is closely involved across all stages of a project, from identifying opportunities and structuring deals through to overseeing execution on site. Karl is known for his practical approach and ability to make clear decisions early, ensuring projects remain commercially sound and well considered. He places a strong emphasis on relationships, working closely with consultants, contractors and partners to deliver outcomes that are both functional and financially robust.

Millie Horton
Development & Operations Manager

Millie plays a central role in the day-to-day running of McBride Property & Development, working alongside Karl to manage projects from early feasibility through to delivery. With a strong focus on structure and coordination, she ensures each stage of a development progresses clearly and efficiently. Her role spans consultant coordination, design management, consenting and marketing preparation, sitting at the intersection of planning and execution. Millie is often the link between moving parts, keeping projects aligned while managing multiple developments at once. Millie brings a proactive and organised approach to her work, with a focus on clarity, communication and follow-through. She is driven by keeping projects moving and ensuring nothing is missed as developments progress from concept through to completion.

Andre Mayo
Project Manager

Andre brings a practical and solutions-focused approach to project delivery, with a strong understanding of construction and on site execution. His role centres on ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, with clear coordination between consultants, subcontractors and the wider team. Working across multiple developments, Andre focuses on maintaining programme, resolving issues early and ensuring quality is upheld throughout the build process. He plays an important role in bridging the gap between planning and construction, helping translate design into built outcomes. Andre is known for his steady and hands-on approach, working closely with those on site to keep projects progressing and aligned with expectations.

Michele Neicho
Accounts

Mchele manages the financial administration of the business, ensuring accounts and systems are handled accurately and efficiently. Her role supports the wider team by maintaining financial clarity across projects. She oversees payments, reporting and general financial processes, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Mchele’s work provides a stable foundation for the business, allowing projects to progress without disruption. Mchele brings a reliable and detail focused approach, ensuring the operational side of the business is well managed and consistent.

Max
Project Manager

Max supports projects through the construction phase across multiple sites, working closely with the team to ensure builds are progressing as planned. With a focus on coordination and programme tracking, he helps keep projects organised and moving forward on site. He works alongside the construction team to monitor progress, track key milestones and ensure delivery remains consistent across developments. His role is key in maintaining structure during the build phase, particularly across multiple active sites. Max brings a strong focus on organisation and communication, helping maintain momentum while ensuring each project is delivered in a clear and consistent way.

Yuwei
Quantity Surveyor

Yuwei plays a key role in managing the financial side of developments, bringing a detailed and analytical approach to project costing and feasibility. With experience across both development and construction, she provides clear insight into budgets, pricing and financial performance. Working closely with the wider team, Yuwei is involved from early feasibility through to construction, ensuring costs are well understood and aligned with project objectives. Yuwei's input supports informed decision making and helps identify risks early. Yuwei is known for her precision and consistency, helping ensure projects remain financially viable while supporting efficient delivery on site.

Our contribution to the market

2400

Satisfied families

Backed by McBride Construction, supporting homeowners and investors across NZ.

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18+

Years in business

18 years building Christchurch

15

Projects in pipeline

Residential and commercial developments underway

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The McBride approach

We find land with real potential

Location matters. Planning matters. So does the long-term outlook. We focus on sites where the fundamentals stack up.

We develop with care and attention

Design, feasibility, and delivery are aligned early.We don’t rush decisions and we don’t compromise on what matters.

We deliver homes built to last

What we develop needs to perform long after completion.Function, durability and long term performance sit behind every project.

Direct acquisition

We work directly with landowners and vendors. We identify sites with genuine potential and take a practical, straightforward approach to acquisition.