Philip Carter (developer)

Philip Carter
Member of the Christchurch City Council for the Fendalton ward
In office
1989–1995
Personal details
BornPhilip Maurice Carter
1954 or 1955
RelativesMaurice Carter (father)
David Carter (brother)
Matt Doocey (nephew)
OccupationProperty developer
Known forProperty development
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Philip Maurice Carter (born 1954 or 1955) is a property developer and former local politician from Christchurch, New Zealand. He is the owner of the Carter Group, a property development company. Intensely private, he is an influential property developer in Christchurch and surrounding districts. Like his father Maurice before him and followed by his son Tim, he spent time as an elected member of Christchurch City Council. His personal wealth is estimated as NZ$350 million in 2025.