About us
Stewart Family Holdings is the investment entity of the Stewart Family and holds the foundational and strategic enterprises and investments of the group.
With seven decades of investment experience, we're driven by a commitment to create lasting value through diversified, risk-weighted investments, while upholding our shared values and social responsibility.
Established in 1955, our foundation lies in the renowned operational business, Calder Stewart. Today, our investments span across industries such as construction & manufacturing, property, forestry, energy, funds management, and venture capital/private equity.
Our success is built on our team of 500 dedicated professionals who share our vision of fostering unity, prosperity, and collaboration. We seek to partner with like-minded businesses and individuals, providing expertise, capital, and resources to fuel growth and create lasting value for all parties involved.
Bruce Stewart Leadership Programme
Our founder Bruce Stewart's unwavering support for the Tokomairiro region lives on through this programme, dedicated to nurturing leadership in business, arts, culture, health, and community. His humble leadership style and commitment to the community laid the foundation for Calder Stewart's innovative success in construction.
A Lasting Impact
The Bruce Stewart Leadership Programme upholds his belief that "Whatever you do, you have to do it properly." By supporting the next generation of Tokomairiro leaders, we honour Bruce's extraordinary legacy, rooted in family values and a passion for nurturing relationships and opportunities.
Join us in continuing Bruce’s impact on the Tokomairiro region by applying or learning more about the programme. Learn more >
Our History
2020's
2021 Calder Stewart Energy completes its first rooftop solar system.
2022 Stewart Family Capital enters the venture capital space.
2023 Calder Stewart launches Awarua Quadrant, the largest area of heavy industrial zoned land in Australasia.
2010’s
2014 Calder Stewart opens it state-of-the-art steel fabrication factory at Revolution Hills.
2017 Calder Stewart Roofing, one of New Zealand’s leading roofing companies, is sold to Fletcher Building, an NZX listed company.
2019 FortHill Property is launched, bringing funds management into the group’s remit.
2000’s
2008 Calder Stewart Precast opens the largest indoor precast concrete manufacturing plant in the South Island.
2008 Landmark Hornby Quadrant is brought to market, cementing Calder Stewart Property as one of the largest industrial developers in New Zealand.
2009 Hazeldean Business Park is completed, marking the group’s first long term office investment.
1990’s
1995 Calder Stewart Distribution formed, giving the ability to move manufactured product to Construction sites.
1980’s
1986 First land acquisition and Property development activities commence.
1970’s
1978 Calder Stewart Industries formed, consisting of the three main activities of Construction, Steel & Roofing.
1979 First forestry block is purchased.
1960’s
1964 Calder Stewart Steel formed.
1950’s
1955 Company formed as ‘Calder and Stewart Ltd’.