NZTE-Approved Project for AIP Visa Investors
Lifestyle Luxury. Strategic Returns.
Invest in a landmark resort development in Christchurch, positioned beside Clearwater Golf Course and Lake Kaikainui, delivered by Stonewood Group with three decades of national development experience.
Vision Meets Experience
Clearwater AIP pairs resort living with Christchurch’s natural assets: water, greenery, and open skies.
This project provides qualifying investors access to a premium hospitality development in a gateway city to the South Island.
The development is backed by Stonewood Group, established in 1994 with a nationwide portfolio worth NZ$1B across hotels, commercial projects, renewable energy and infrastructure.
The Opportunity
Quality Offering
A luxury lakeside resort in Christchurch, offering panoramic water outlooks beside New Zealand’s premier Clearwater Golf Course.
The site is 10 mins to the airport and 20 mins to the CBD and a short walk to the Clearwater clubhouse.
The project is positioned as a high-end golf resort in an accessible, prestige location.
Market Drivers
New Zealand’s tourism has rebounded strongly, with international visitors reaching 86% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
At the same time, hotel performance has shown impressive gains in ADR and RevPAR, particularly in the 4- to 5-star segment.
Together, these trends underpin confidence in premium accommodation projects in gateway locations like Christchurch.
Proven Team
A seasoned New Zealand leadership group spanning development, corporate finance, architecture, and hotel operations. Backed by Stonewood Group’s three-decade, award-winning national portfolio.
Collectively, the team brings end-to-end capability across capital formation, design delivery, and hotel management to take Clearwater AIP from approvals through construction to opening and ongoing operations.
Project Details
A premium 4-star plus resort set within the Canterbury landscape.
Scale
38 two-level units
80.4 m² each
2 bed + 1.5 bath + carport
Design
Architecturally led, combining modern finishes with natural materials.
Surrounded by streams, greenery, and Southern Alpine views.
Location
10 mins to Christchurch Airport
20 mins to Christchurch CBD
Adjacent to Clearwater Golf Course
Timeline
2025 - Land Purchase & Approvals
2026 - Construction Begins
2029 - Practical Completion & Sales
2030 - Operations Commence
Proven Track Record
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Oaks Wellington
2019
226-Room 4.5-star Hotel
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award (2022)
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Certificate (Bronze)
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Pullman Rotorua
2020
130-Room 5-star Hotel
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Manaakitanga Tourism & Hospitality Award (2023)
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Certificate (Silver)
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Microtel Wellington
2022
80-Room 4-star Hotel
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award (2023/2024)
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Radisson RED
2025
322-Room 4.5-star Hotel
First Radisson RED in Asia-Pacific
Opening 30 November 2025
The Team
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John Chow
MANAGING DIRECTOR
john.chow@stonewoodgroup.co.nz
30+ years in commercial and infrastructure projects, with a portfolio valued at NZ$1B.
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Steven Zhu
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
steven.zhu@stonewood.co.nz
20+ years in corporate finance and fund management; portfolio exceeding NZ$50M.
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Vicki Chow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
vicki.chow@stonewoodgroup.co.nz
20+ years in commercial, hospitality, and residential projects.
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Ashan Soysa
PROJECT DIRECTOR
ashan.soysa@stonewoodgroup.co.nz
NZRAB Registered Architect with 15+ years’ experience in high-quality developments.
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Israel Suarez Guido
HEAD OF HOTELS
israel.suarezguido@stonewoodgroup.co.nz
14+ years in hospitality and hotel operations across New Zealand.
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Compliance Note:
Clearwater AIP is available exclusively to wholesale and qualifying investors under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. This is not a retail offer.