10 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT NIWA - Hamilton: Tane Te Waiora T T Sue Russell New facility one of three core projects “We had been looking at our buildings for six years leading up to the decision to invest in these state of the art facilities.“ T T to page 12 A new purpose-built research facility has been designed to support and inspire world class environmental science. Dr Michael Bruce, Regional Manager Hamilton for the National Institute of Water of Atmospheric Research (NIWA), says the new laboratory facilities at its new base at the University of Waikato, have been designed to promote a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Tane Te Wairoa was officially opened on a cold frosty Waikato morning in August last year by then Minister of Research, Science and Innovation, Dr Ayesha Verrall when she unveiled a beautifully carved anchor stone and 6m long paddle on the entry wall. “It was a very special moment for us all. So many people had been involved since the inception of planning for our new Waikato headquarters and especially the strong partnership between Tainui and NIWA that we value so much,” Michael says. It is one of three core projects forming the NIWA Future Property Project strategy. The Hamilton build is the first to be completed, with future developments in Wellington and Christchurch planned. Tane Te Wairoa comprises a new two level 4,500m2 building with specialist laboratories and visitor facilities on the entry level with flexible office accommodation on Level 1 along with a separate 1,200m2 storage and workshop building. Designed by Warren & Mahoney Architects and built by Foster Construction, Tane Te Wairoa is a stone’s throw from NIWA’s original base on the campus. “We had been looking at our buildings for six years leading up to the decision to invest in these state of the art facilities. The building we were in grew organically over 30 years as NIWA’s work expanded. It ended up being not really fit for purpose as a modern laboratory facility.” NEW ZEALAND’S LEADING HIGH SECURITY AND HAMPDEN, THE RIGHT PARTNER FOR YOUR PROJECT For over 50 years we have been working with clients across New Zealand and the Paci c on the consultation, design, fabrication, and installation of their secure perimeters. GIVE OUR TEAM A CALL TODAY | 09 274 7557
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