PEOPLE
DIRECTOR
BAYARD McKENZIE
Bayard brings over 20 years of planning and development experience, including roles in Local Government, private consultancies in Auckland and Queenstown, and six years running his own planning business at TDC. A Full Member of the New Zealand Planning Institute (MNZPI), he holds a Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning (Honours) from Massey University and is an active member of key industry organizations. Since founding The Development Collective in 2016, Bayard has led a wide range of projects, including his own architecturally designed home completed in 2017 and twenty-one unit apartment development completed in 2023, with TDC as the lead designers. Urbizen apartments was recorded as the fastest selling apartment project in Barfoot history. His expertise in design and development processes allows him to collaborate effectively with architects, lenders and development consultants to deliver outstanding results.
ARCHITECT
Ben is a seasoned designer with over 10 years of experience in residential and multi-award-winning architecture. Holding a Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Wellington, he has worked in diverse international settings, including Amsterdam and Dubai, where he contributed to iconic projects such as a billion-dollar Calatrava design. As Design Director at The Development Collective, Ben leads projects with a design-led approach, focusing on creating meaningful spaces that address both client needs and global challenges. He specializes in delivering thoughtful, innovative designs that balance functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence.