RCL Homestead Bay Limited lodged the application in June 2025 to construct 2800 residential homes and a commercial retail precinct. ODT GRAPHICA development of thousands of homes in Homestead Bay near Queenstown has been given the green light. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the fast-track approval of the application by RCL Homestead Bay Ltd. RCL Homestead Bay Limited lodged the application in June 2025 to construct 2800 residential homes and a commercial retail precinct, which has now been approved by an independent panel. The development had been criticised by some submitters who raised issues around landscape, wastewater and roading.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2026 05:03 UTC