In 2006 a group of trustees associated with KingsWay Christian School formed the New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust with a national proprietorship vision.

The original trustees, Vaughan Darby, John Bolan, Warwick Rope, Jim Grayson, Clinton Sandford and Quentin Currall, consulted with proprietor representatives from Christchurch Christian Schools Network and Bethlehem College to consider opportunities for growing the network of non-denominational state-integrated Christian schools as well as raising the bar on Special Character delivery.

At an NZCPT retreat in July 2008, the vision, mission and initial strategic plan were put in place. Mark Larson became Chairperson, and agencies were established in the north of the North Island (Vaughan Darby), the balance of the North Island (Graham Preston) and the South Island (Andy van Ameyde). While some Trustees have changed over the years, the vision of the NZCPT has remained constant, providing stable governance support and liaison with the Ministry of Education to an increasing number of schools and Land Trusts around the country.

The NZCPT successfully integrated Kingsgate Christian School, Pukekohe, in 2007. Today this is a Year 0-9 school of almost 200 pupils. In 2022, Principal Jared Stein and his school moved to a stunning new site and facilities in Blake Road, Pukekohe.

In 2015 Mahurangi Christian School became Horizon School, and the Mahurangi Baptist Charitable Trust passed the proprietorship of the School to the NZCPT. The school saw explosive growth to a current roll of over 240 and a successful application to the Ministry of Education to move to a Year 1-13 school. Principal Tina Utting-Johnson and a dynamic school board are looking to carry the vision forward with curriculum and facility development.

At the beginning of 2010, the NZCPT became the Proprietor of KingsWay Christian School, Orewa. This Year 0 – 13 school now caters for over 1,600 students, and a staff of 180 is led by Executive Principal Graeme Budler. The KingsWay Trust owns the property, which is leased by the NZCPT.

Jireh Christian School is based in Avondale, with a roll of 280 students under the leadership of Principal Sandra Bosman.  The NZCPT is working with the school to provide additional classroom space as the roll continues to grow.

In 2010, the NZCPT successfully integrated KingsView School (formerly Southern Lakes Christian School) in Queenstown.  KingsView today has a growing roll of over 60 students with Amos Pilgrim as Principal. 

In 2013 NZCPT successfully took over the Proprietorship of Hawera Christian School (previously Belmont Christian Academy).  Clare Rowan is the Principal of this 40-student school.

During 2014, NZCPT also became the Proprietor of Excellere College, Whangarei (previously Kamo Christian School). Excellere, led by Principal Andy Mouat, has a roll of around 280 students and has recently constructed additional classroom and physical education space to cater for roll growth.

At the beginning of 2022, Harvest Christian School joined our network and is located in Waimate North in Northland. Principal Glenn Davies leads the school with a roll of over 40 students. There’s vibrant interest from the school community and other families near Kerikeri as the school prepares to permanently relocate in 2024 to a beautiful 13-acre site with new facilities on the outskirts of Kerikeri township courtesy of the Faith Harvest Trust.

In 2023 the NZCPT became the Proprietor of Miramar Christian School and is currently working with the Peniel Trust and Wellington Christian Education Trust to see the school relocated to allow for expansion.