Southern Cross Partners
Fund Manager based in Wellington
Key Facts
- Provider type
- Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Wellington
- Established
- 2016 (9 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP16281 ↗
- NZBN
- 9429036072903 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Southern Cross Partners
Specialist in forestry, agriculture and natural resource investments
Location
Wellington
Established
2016
9 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
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Visit Website: Southern Cross PartnersKey People (3)
Michael Tresch
Business Development Manager - Wellington
Leadership
Part of Southern Cross Partners team for two decades since Barry and Julia Milward founded the business in 1997. P2P licence obtained 2016.
Nick Miller
Property Finance Manager
Investment Team
Property Finance Manager covering Auckland and Upper North Island. Wholly NZ owned business with tight team of industry experts.
Simon Maule
Business Development Manager - South Island
Investment Team
Covers Christchurch and rest of South Island for peer-to-peer lending and investment opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Cross Partners?
Specialist in forestry, agriculture and natural resource investments
Where is Southern Cross Partners based?
Southern Cross Partners is based in Wellington. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Southern Cross Partners registered with the FMA?
Southern Cross Partners is registered on the FMA's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under FSP16281 and holds NZBN 9429036072903. FSPR registration is a legal requirement for entities providing financial services in New Zealand and does not itself constitute an endorsement. Verify current standing at the FSP register before investing.
How long has Southern Cross Partners been operating?
Southern Cross Partners was established in 2016 and has a 9-year track record. Past performance and operational history are not reliable indicators of future returns — review the fund's Information Memorandum and audited financial statements before investing.
How much capital does Southern Cross Partners manage?
Southern Cross Partners reports assets under management of approximately NZD $85.0 million as last published. AUM figures are sourced from the manager's own disclosures and may include committed-but-uncalled capital depending on definition — confirm the basis with the manager directly.
Are Southern Cross Partners's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Southern Cross Partners is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ. AIP visa applicants must invest at least NZ$5 million in Growth Category investments held for 36 months (or NZ$10 million Balanced held for 60 months) per Immigration New Zealand's current rules. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — confirm against the live NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list before relying on this classification.