About Key Co

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Formerly MTK Capital, Key Co was founded in 2019 by Max Key in response to New Zealand’s housing crisis, identifying a growing need for quality, well-designed homes. With a background in investment banking, Max saw a unique opportunity to deliver high-value property developments. Partnering with Sir John Key, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Key Co combines strategic expertise, economic insight, and industry-leading experience to create homes that balance functionality, design, and long-term value.

With over 100 homes built and more than 20 completed projects, Key Co has solidified its position as a trusted leader in New Zealand’s residential development sector. The company has built strong relationships with top builders, contractors, and suppliers, refining every detail of its design, construction, and project management processes to deliver high-quality results.

Key Co extends beyond property development, housing multiple divisions:

Each division of Key Co is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every home and project reflects the company’s commitment to superior design, expert craftsmanship, and long-term value.

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  • Delivering expertly designed new builds and full-scale renovations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and market-leading craftsmanship in every home.

  • A premier interior design and renovation service specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and full-home transformations, offering everything from design concepts to project management and installation.

  • Providing residential and commercial painting, including interior and exterior painting, roof painting, fence painting, gib fixing, and level 4 & 5 plastering, delivering flawless finishes with high-quality materials and expert application.

Meet the Team

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    Max Key

    Managing Director

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    John Key

    Chairman

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    Suzanne Allen

    Creative Director

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    Shaun Lian

    Head of Painting