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2 | CONTENTS 16| Business events boom Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is seeking to broaden the conversation around business events. 45| New home for senior boarders A character house has been given a new lease on life as a senior boarding residence for Queen Margaret College. 85| A career built on technical expertise Taumarunui Plumbing director Paul Stephens has earned the 2026 Mark Whitehead Training Leader of the Year award. 45 85 16 Silverwood Architects ������������������������� 03 Parsonson Architects ��������������������������� 04 Young Richards - Hales Construction 06 Vertical Limit Architectural Design ����� 07 Haarlem Build ��������������������������������������� 08 RTA Studio ��������������������������������������������� 10 Manawatu Cold Storage ��������������������� 11 Central Healthcare Ltd ������������������������ 12 Newtown Union Service ���������������������� 14 Symons Group �������������������������������������� 15 Business Events Industry Aotearoa ��� 16 Tainui Village ���������������������������������������� 18 Summerset Group Holdings ��������������� 20 MB Century ������������������������������������������� 21 Lodestone Energy �������������������������������� 22 Locked-In Storage �������������������������������� 23 Landmark Homes - Hawke’s Bay ������� 26 Landmark Homes - Taupo ������������������ 28 Latitude Homes - Taupo ���������������������� 29 Shed Central Ltd ����������������������������������� 31 EIT Campus ������������������������������������������� 32 Elite Kitchens New Plymouth �������������� 33 McCannics. �������������������������������������������� 34 Triple R Engineering ����������������������������� 35 Prime Limes ������������������������������������������ 36 Ngai Tukairangi Trust �������������������������� 38 Speirs Logging �������������������������������������� 40 Horowhenua District Council ������������� 42 Onekawa Bible Church ������������������������ 44 Queen Margaret College ��������������������� 45 Salvation Army Wellington ������������������ 46 Thames Pacific ������������������������������������������47 Taranaki Rugby Football Union ��������������48 Horizons Regional Council ���������������������50 Hawke’s Bay Toyota ��������������������������������51 Mobile Mechanical Solutions ������������������52 Heavy Machinery Services ����������������������53 Hawkins Ltd ����������������������������������������������54 Dunning Thornton Project ����������������������55 Schick Civil Construction �������������������������56 Ivory Cliffs Estate ��������������������������������������58 New Plymouth District Council ���������������59 AGP Consulting �����������������������������������������61 Ten O’clock Cookie Bakery Café �������������62 Downer: Wellington Airport Runway �����64 PGC Construction �������������������������������������66 Gillies Group ���������������������������������������������68 Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve �������������70 Udderly Organic ���������������������������������������71 Senator Boats �������������������������������������������72 Entec Services Ltd ������������������������������������74 Brebner Print ��������������������������������������������76 Eastbridge Ltd ������������������������������������������77 Mitre 10 Pahiatua �������������������������������������78 Aluminium Solutions �������������������������������79 Steel-it Ltd �������������������������������������������������81 Bomax Construction ��������������������������������82 Grounded Company HQ �������������������������83 PJ Warren Earthmoving ���������������������������84 Taumarunui Plumbing ����������������������������85 Vepo Plumbing �����������������������������������������86 Verve Plumbing ����������������������������������������88 OUR PARTNERS: #businesscentral #yourstory www.waterfordpress.co.nz T&C’s: These conditions are prescribed for the sake of understanding between the Waterford Press Ltd and its clients. 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| 3 Silverwood Architects ARCHITECTS T TAnne Boswell Honouring the site’s rich heritage Kuratawhiti Street front elevation. Photo: Robert MacDonnell. A home inspired by memories of a childhood spent travelling through Kenya has earned Silverwood Architects a shortlisting in the Housing category of the 2026 Wellington Architecture Awards. The Kuratawhiti Street Dwelling, built by GNT Builders, is a home “celebrating a life of enquiry”, designed to house the clients’ collection of art and antiques within a subdivided section of Keedwell House’s established heritage garden in Greytown. Thirty properties were shortlisted in the 2026 Wellington Architecture Awards, selected from entries in the awards programme of the Wellington Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects. After a lifetime living abroad, the two-bedroom home marks the next chapter of the clients’ lives, supporting their independence in retirement through easy access, minimal maintenance, low energy use, and a healthy internal environment. A key design consideration was honouring the site’s heritage while conserving its mature garden, including large deciduous trees valued for their shade, light, sound and seasonal colour. Particular care was taken to retain a beloved Japanese maple. An L-shaped building was created in the corner of the site, drawing inspiration from the client’s recollections of colonial Kenyan bungalows, with welcoming verandas, informal entries and modest plans arranged around a central living room. The home is organised along an X-Y axis, with the kitchen, dining area and vegetable garden on the ‘X’ axis, and the lounge, music nook and study on the ‘Y’ axis. The junction is marked by an informal veranda entry, while a gallery provides privacy, frames garden views and creates alcoves for the owners’ art and antiques. Interior materials and joinery were carefully selected to soften transitions between spaces, provide a backdrop for the owners’ antiques, and complement their furniture. Silverwood Architects director and owner Stephen Geuze says the house is “fantastic”, with the exterior combining corrugated metal and painted cedar shingles as a contrast to We specialise in new roofs, re-roofs, exterior cladding & membrane roofing. 027 541 6933 admin@sbbuildingandroofing.co.nz www.sbbuildingandroofing.co.nz SB Roofing PROUD TO SUPPORT SILVERWOOD ARCHITECTS 022 163 9523 sam@gntbuilders.co.nz www.gntbuilders.co.nz both each other, and Greytown’s colonial architecture. “It was important that the home, upon completion, quickly felt established within the neighbourhood,” Stephen says. Environmental sustainability was also important to the owners. The home is heated by a well-insulated hydronic system within the concrete floor slab, powered by a hot water heat pump. Roof-mounted photovoltaic panels provide electricity, allowing solar energy to be stored in the slab’s thermal mass and avoiding the need for batteries, which can have high embodied carbon and relatively short lifespans. The owners say the internal environment is “a pleasure to live in”, with low operational costs that are particularly valuable for residents on limited incomes or pensions. Silverwood Architects, originally established by Darryl Silverwood and now lead by Stephen Geuze and James Silverwood, has 30 years’ experience servicing clients across the Wairarapa and greater Wellington region. With offices in Wellington and Masterton, the practice operates as one team, with each project led by a dedicated architect and supported by the wider team’s experience, technical knowledge and design thinking. “Every project begins with understanding the people, place and purpose behind it,” Stephen says. “Good design goes beyond appearance; it creates buildings and spaces that are functional, efficient, sustainable and enjoyable to use.” 4 3 PH 06 344 7503 | 184 Glasgow St Whanganui www.walkerthomas.co.nz
4 | ARCHITECTS Parsonson Architects T TKaren Phelps Architecture that stands the test of time The H House, built in 2025, was designed as a highly durable and thermally efficient family home. A pair of houses designed by Parsonson Architects have demonstrated that good architecture can stand the test of time. Two of the practice’s projects received major recognition at the 2026 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Wellington Architecture Awards for the Wellington region in the housing category for the H House and an enduring award for the Gibbs House, adding to a long list of honours accumulated by the Wellington practice over several decades. For Parsonson Architects director Gerald Parsonson the recognition is particularly significant because both projects demonstrate the practice’s long-standing commitment to architecture that responds carefully to its surroundings. “The creation of high-quality architecture is an exciting and joyful process that springs from the seed of optimism,” says Gerald. “We enjoy searching for and unlocking the unique potentials in each new project.” The H House, built in 2025, was designed as a highly durable and thermally efficient family home that would sit quietly within its semi-rural setting, providing generous internal spaces and strong connections to the surrounding landscape. The owners’ extensive collection of art and sculpture was an important part of the design. The house, garden, artwork and surrounding landscape were conceived as an interconnected composition, with established trees, views, shadow, natural light and carefully framed glimpses creating a constantly changing experience. The NZIA jury described H House as “carefully resolved”, praising its response to the site, climate and everyday living. The jury noted the home’s calm, sheltered character, restrained materials, carefully framed views and subtle changes in volume between public and private spaces. Gibbs House has a very distinguished history having won NZIA local, regional, colour and national awards in 1999 and 2000, before receiving an enduring award this year. Set among trees overlooking the harbour, the home was conceived as a delicate platform within its wooded environment. Akura Road, Masterton | Phone 06 377 4025 admin@rigg-zschokke.co.nz www.rigg-zschokke.co.nz CALL US TODAY • Joinery • New Homes • Renovations & alterations • Timber Windows and all types of joinery EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNISED WITH GOLD AWARD Plumb U Ltd Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Commercial, New Housing & Residential Plumbing Free Quotes Backflow Prevention Certification 021 758 290 BROOKS REFRIGERATION SERVICES TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BETTER Refrigeration Air-conditioning Heat pumps Automotive air con Adam Brooks Call Adam today for a no-obligation free quote Phone 027 505 8225 brooks.refrigeration@gmail.com
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6 | Young+Richards - Hales Construction ARCHITECTS T TKelly Deeks Some of the best views available The multi million dollar project sits on a narrow building platform with views across Te Mata Peak and the Tukituki Valley. Young+Richards is bringing its architectural and collaborative approach to a considered Hawke’s Bay home, working alongside Hales Construction director Josh Hales and his family to create a 400sqm home designed around a hilltop setting with some of the best views available in the region. The multi million dollar project sits on a narrow building platform with views across Te Mata Peak and the Tukituki Valley, presenting challenges that have shaped both its design and construction. Young+Richards Hawke’s Bay regional manager Mat Wilson says the site’s exposure to wind from all directions placed limits on the building’s height and structural detailing, while strict development guidelines further constrained its design. The home has a 2.7m stud, with the trusses also limited in height because of the wind conditions. The building platform could not be moved any closer to the cliff edge without risking it dropping away, leaving a tight footprint while retaining enough grass area for Josh and his young family. The framing of those amazing views became a key part of the design, with large openings providing outlooks in every direction rather than focusing on a single vista. The main bedroom is positioned at a corner of the house to capture views down the valley. Materiality has been carefully considered, with a natural cedar rainscreen selected for the exterior. The timber has been treated with a product designed to allow it to weather to a consistent grey over time. The house also features a membrane system, understood to be only the second or third of its type used in Hawke’s Bay. Callum Barrowcliffe | 027 673 7278 | callumb@live.com | facebook: Swamp Road Sawmill Applied directly to the RAB board, the membrane forms an airtight seal and combines several performance benefits in one system. Young+Richards director Elvon Young says the project reflects the practice’s focus on delivering value without compromising quality or design. “With our collaborative approach, we can offer people everything they want and everything they need using our expertise as designers, and the expertise of our builders and suppliers.” That approach has involved close collaboration between Young+Richards, Josh, his wife, Hales Construction, and the wider project team, with Josh heavily involved in decisions throughout the design process. Mat says Josh brings an unusually strong understanding of design to his building work, making the collaboration even more effective. Mat and Josh have previously worked together on about 15 industrial and commercial projects, but this home has allowed them to combine that experience in a residential setting. He says the relationship has been a highlight, particularly because residential design is a core strength of Young+Richards, allowing the practice to bring its expertise to a different type of project with Josh. Young+Richards director Harriet Pilkington says the site’s connection with the surrounding landscape has been central, with landscaping by Pollen Workshop’s Willie Murphy helping blur the boundary between the house and its setting. “It’s a really stunning site, and we are always very happy when we get a site like this,” she says. “The connection between the building and the land is a strong part of the story, and we’re pleased both Josh and Willie could see the value in that as well.” RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES New Builds | Home Renovations | Additions Switchboards | Landscaping lighting Hot water cylinder repairs | General Maintenance 0508 278 7326 astream.co.nz Call now for a FREE quote
| 7 Vertical Limit Architectural Design Ltd ARCHITECTS T TSue Russell Working on some large homes, up to 1000m2 Peter says he’s been working on some large homes, up to 1000m2. Peter Pask leads a small team of enthusiastic architectural design professionals based in Hastings. He established the studio having worked in an architectural practice, keen to explore an independent career and bring his skills to the table across a broad array of building forms. The practice is also a member of ADNZ, an organisation Peter says he joined for the collegiality it brings. “ADNZ is very much an advocate for architectural designers and an engaging space professionally. It also acts as a sounding post for all the legislative and regulatory changes that impact our work and keeps us up to speed with the latest professional information we need to be aware of.” Peter says he’s keen, for instance, to see the work done to bring professional risk into a structure that is fair, with proportional liability forming part of new rules impacting professional responsibility boundaries. “There’s going to be a consultation phase shortly on this issue and that’s a good thing for our sector.” Peter acknowledges that his first desire was to be a builder, however as fate would have it, when the opportunity to work for an architect came up when he moved to the Bay, it altered his life path somewhat. “As an architectural designer I do everything. I’m Design 2 Licensed, which limits me to buildings under 10 metres in height. I also don’t do schools, but absolutely everything else can cross my desk.” Asked how business has been Peter says things had been quieter last year, but at that time there was a backlog of work in the pipeline. He’s observed the markets in both residential and commercial have picked up somewhat. Design work encompasses new builds, alterations, seismic work as well as preparation of engineering drawings, so there’s plenty of variety for the team. Having been in the design sector so long, Peter says he’s built up a solid group of builders and industry contacts all over New Zealand. This, he says, really helps when clients first interface with him over a project. The firm has earned a strong reputation working with heritage restoration and additions. These projects, Peter reflects, are particularly satisfying, as owners want to remain in a home they love for its character and age, while still finding ways to articulate new treatment of spaces. And when it comes to alterations, Peter stresses that its very important that client and builder get on well. “I sometimes refer clients to a group of builders so they can see how each one fits their personality. It’s often underestimated just how important that relationship is. It’s the first thing you have to think about.” 021 450 160 www.jpwbuilders.co.nz jarrod@jpwbuilders.co.nz Jarrod Williams Custom Crafted For Life With decades of experience between them, our Hawkes Bay team have delighted clients all over the region with award-winning, custom built fibreglass pools. 06 876 5408 | 027 484 9116 hawkesbay@mayfairpools.co.nz mayfairpools.co.nz Get In Touch Today Recently, Peter says, he’s been working on some large homes, up to 1000m2 which have been very engaging projects to be responsible for. He was also involved in the design of luxury accommodation offerings at Black Barn Accommodation in Hawke’s Bay, comprising 15 beautiful accommodation retreats. Each lodge is fully self-contained, for those seeking a quiet escape or a place from which to explore all the region has to offer. Each cottage reflects a unique character and style. “I really enjoyed being involved in this inspiring project at Black Barn Vineyard.” “I sometimes refer clients to a group of builders so they can see how each one fits their personality. It’s often underestimated just how important that relationship is.” Pete says in time he’ll step back somewhat from studio life with the plan that some of the existing team will take over leadership roles. “That’s a good way to do handing over in my opinion.”
8 | Haarlem Build Showcasing a wealth of expertise The family-owned Kapiti Coast company has been working on the project since May 2025. A new eight-home development at Parkwood Retirement Village in Waikanae is showcasing the breadth of expertise Haarlem Build brings to complex residential projects, from design and planning through to construction and project management. The family-owned Kapiti Coast company has been working on the project since May 2025 with construction beginning in mid-July. The development is expected to be completed by July 2027. It is delivering the project as a design-and-build contract, taking responsibility for the design of the homes and overall development, civil construction and coordination of the wider project. “We have done a few projects with Parkwood previously and worked with local firm AD Architecture so it was a good partnership for this project as well and they came up with an overall site layout and individual designs for the homes,” explains Nick Robbers, one of the directors of Haarlem Build. The eight single-storey homes, each around 160sqm, have been individually designed, with most featuring three bedrooms or two bedrooms plus a study and double garages. Nick says each home is slightly different but also shares a cohesive aesthetic, using Nu Wall aluminium cladding and Accoya grey hardwood to create a natural, contemporary palette. Nick says the long standing relationship with Parkwood has given Haarlem Build an understanding of the retirement village environment and the importance of careful planning when working around existing residents. “Change can be particularly challenging in a retirement village where residents are accustomed to familiar surroundings. For example the Parkwood site contained established trees, which, while not protected, had high sentimental value and needed to be removed with consideration for residents and the surrounding environment. Now that these trees are gone a higher-value native bush behind them can be enjoyed by residents and others now have more natural light in their homes,” says Nick. Noise is also carefully managed because work is taking place within an occupied retirement village. The site’s proximity to wetlands has required the construction team to maintain a clean and tidy site and ensure construction activity does not adversely affect the sensitive area. Around eight to nine Haarlem Build staff are currently working on the Parkwood project, supported by a wider company team of about 15 people. 16 Manchester Street, Paraparaumu 5032 | | | kitchenswithzest.co.nz info@kwz.co.nz 04 902 9988 Beautifully Crafted Bespoke Kitchens. Complete joinery solutions, we design, manufacture and install your custom spaces. What are you waiting for? CustomCabinetry - Kitchens - Laundries - Wardrobes - Refaces “This is our speciality - running with projects of this size and delivering them successfully,” says Nick. “The right management structure, team and relationships with the right consultants and wider team are needed to pull this off. We are able to get things done very efficiently to a very high standard.” Founded in 2007 by Nick and Kelly Robbers, Haarlem Build was later joined by Nick’s cousin Tristan McDonald and his wife Michele. The company takes inspiration from Nick and Tristan’s grandfather, a Dutch ARCHITECTS T TKaren Phelps architect from Haarlem whose architectural practice began in the 1940s. Recognised as Master Builders, Haarlem Build’s expertise also extends to consulting, planning, project management and advisory services, working closely with architects, planners, consultants and specialist trades to manage projects from conception through to completion as it has on the Parkwood project. The company undertakes both residential and commercial work, ranging from around $500,000 to multi-million-dollar developments, and offers bespoke as well as modular design options. It is also currently working on an architectural new build in Raumati South and another at Te Horo Beach and is in the preliminary design stages of its own fivehome development in Waikanae, which is expected to go to market later this year. “It will offer great value to people looking for a new home and is a return to the development scene for us, which is very exciting.”
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10 | ARCHITECTS RTA Studio T T Karen Phelps Retaining the story of the old building The 2069m² project, now known as Amokura, is the Hawke’s Bay Museum’s purpose-built collections facility at 307 Queen Street, Hastings. An ambitious adaptive re-use project by RTA Studio has been recognised at the 2026 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards taking home awards for both Public Architecture and the Resene Colour Award. The 2069m² project, now known as Amokura, is the Hawke’s Bay Museum’s purpose-built collections facility at 307 Queen Street East, Hastings. It provides a climate-controlled home for more than 90,000 taonga and research, education, administration and conservation spaces. Rather than demolishing the existing derelict retail building on the site RTA Studio retained its structural frame and gave the building a completely new architectural identity. “The big idea was adaptive re-use,” says Casey Anderson, RTA Studio Project Lead. “Making sure we didn’t demolish the structure helps Engineering New Zealand's very best Commercial Roofing Solutions RoofLogic is committed to providing specifiers, installers and building owners with roof and facade systems that set a new standard for commercial building envelopes in New Zealand retain the story of the old building and doesn’t contribute to the production of new material.” The design divides the facility into two distinct architectural forms based around the contrasting ideas of a Dark House and Light House. The concept was inspired by the traditional Māori waka huia, a treasure box used to protect precious possessions. The Dark House provides the long-term storage environment for the museum’s collection. Its existing structural steel frame is wrapped in a profiled metal façade and distinctive black metal feathers cantilever from the structure. The feathered exterior was developed through a collaborative cultural process and designed to represent a protective cloak around the taonga housed within. “The building is a living and breathing gateway for the region’s population to learn, reacquaint and embrace their history - good and bad,” says Casey. Inside the Dark House presents an intentional contrast to its dramatic exterior. White surfaces and carefully designed storage systems create a controlled environment suitable for protecting the collection. The Light House has a glazed curtain-wall façade incorporating ceramic frit. Its opacity increases where greater protection from light is required and the building accommodates public-facing and administrative functions including reception, education, offices and staff amenities. Casey says a seismic separation gap between the two structures is also an important part of the architectural narrative representing a line between worlds and between past and present. Te Ao, Te Pō and Te Kore informed layers of the interior architecture and the wider cultural story. He says the building’s location at the edge of Hastings’ character precinct also presented an opportunity to help strengthen the developing arts and hospitality precinct. Coloured LED lighting behind the Dark House feathers and across the Light House façade brings the building to life after dark activating what was previously a largely dark street frontage. Sustainability was another significant benefit of retaining the existing structure. RTA Studio estimates the adaptive re-use saved 700 tonnes of concrete from being produced and 25 tonnes of steel. The project also incorporates 78 solar panels, expected to generate 58,200kWh of electricity annually and timber CLT flooring was used in the newbuild portion. The facility survived Cyclone Gabrielle without flooding despite surrounding street flooding and overloaded stormwater infrastructure. Heat pumps replace gas for the building’s mechanical systems and detention tanks in the car park help reduce pressure on the public stormwater network. “This project is a civic success story of adaptive re-use within the heart of the Hastings CBD arts precinct. Dark and light combine in an elegant architectural narrative that treasures and conserves our region’s taonga for future generations, a celestial thread to their whakapapa, eyes fixed on the past moving into the future.”
| 11 Manawatu Cold Storage LOGISTICS T T Kim Newth Mancold scales up services in Manawatū Mancold, has stepped up another gear following the grand opening of its new freezer complex last November. Manawatu Cold Storage, locally known as Mancold, has stepped up another gear following the grand opening of its new freezer complex last November. Manawatū Mayor Michael Ford and Mancold General Manager Brent Cawthray were proud to cut the ribbon on the new facilities that further strengthen the local primary production supply chain. “Around 60 people attended on the day,” says Brent. “It was wonderful to celebrate the occasion with the Mayor, our clients and everyone involved in the project - in particular, Humphries Construction, whose team did an absolutely stellar job. In my opinion, they’re the top builder in Manawatu.” The large-scale freezer complex, designed to keep pace with strong demand for frozen storage in the district, underlines Mancold’s dedication to providing a service that’s second to none. Boasting a sustainable design that includes rooftop solar and high-performance refrigerants, the complex adds six new blast freezers (or an extra 168 metric tonnes of capacity), 1350sqm of frozen product storage, 1100sqm for sorting and loading as well as new office and administration facilities. Mancold also invested in new forklifts and plant to support the increased capacity. Mancold barely skipped a beat after the opening, with operations in the new building rapidly getting underway without a hitch. “We’ve been busy from day one. Essentially, we built this new complex for Alliance Levin to take their beef and lamb product and it’s now serving that purpose.” There have been multiple spin-offs for the local economy and job market. Mancold has grown its workforce from around 45 staff to around 75 to 90 at peak. The new employees include eight school leavers and there’s a good number of keen rugby players in the mix too. Brent says it’s a long running theme at Mancold, which has employed many rugby players through the years including national and international level reps. “Working here certainly helps to keep people in shape – it’s hard physical work, but we pay well and have a great team culture.” The roof of Mancold’s new complex is covered in solar panels, with the installation proving very successful. Investing in solar is a win for the environment that also yields lower operational costs into the future. Mancold is now investigating the potential to expand their solar footprint by adding solar panels to their original site. This will likely go ahead, provided structural integrity standards for solar can be met at that site. Manawatu Cold Storage is entered in three categories at this year’s Yorb Manawatū Business Awards – Environmental & Sustainability, Distribution & Logistics, and Large Business. Delivered every second year by the Manawatū Business Chamber, the awards recognise achievement, celebrate success and encourage continued growth and excellence across the local business community. “We’ve booked a table for the gala awards night at the end of October, so we’ll see what happens. At the very least, it has been a good exercise to go through. We’ve already had some phenomenal references from half a dozen key clients. To see how highly they regard us has been very humbling.” Mancold is strategically positioned for further growth, with more land already available for another phase of expansion in future. • Industrial refrigeration specialists • Refrigeration design and installation • Air conditioning design and installation • Project management 1/1 Wiltshire Place, Palmerston North 4412 06 280 2330 021 280 2338 daniel.jordan@activerefrig.co.nz PROUD TO SUPPORT MANAWATU COLD STORAGE keeping kiwis cool since 1997 PROUD TO SUPPORT MANAWATU COLD STORAGE
12 | Central Healthcare Ltd HEALTH CARE T T Anne Boswell Project to transformManawatu health services Crest Hospital will be a major tenant, expanding into an additional 2,500sqm within the new development. A landmark healthcare development is taking shape in Palmerston North, with Central Healthcare Ltd’s new Milson Line project set to significantly expand specialist medical services and improve access to healthcare for patients across the Manawatu. The $40 million development will deliver a purpose-built healthcare facility designed to complement the existing services provided by Crest Hospital, while bringing a wide range of medical specialists together in one convenient location. Scheduled to be fully operational by mid2028, the project represents the culmination of years of planning and collaboration between healthcare professionals who shared a common vision for the region. Central Healthcare Ltd was established five years ago by Central Healthcare Ltd Chair Daniel Marshall and a group of clinicians, after recognising Palmerston North’s growing need for additional healthcare infrastructure. Today, the company comprises 46 clinicians, all committed to expanding access to quality healthcare throughout the Manawatu. Following an extensive search, the group purchased the 15,000sqm greenfield site on Milson Line, laying the foundations for what will become a comprehensive health precinct. “Our vision is to create a health precinct that is a one-stop shop for patients,” Chairman Daniel Marshall says. “Patients will be able to see their specialist, walk out the door for their imaging, and potentially have surgery in the same location. It’s all about making healthcare easier and more accessible for patients.” The facility has been carefully designed to enhance existing services, creating a seamless patient experience while supporting the continued growth of private healthcare in the region. Crest Hospital will be a major tenant, expanding into an additional 2,500sqm within the new development. The expansion will include three new operating theatres and procedure rooms, a day-stay surgery unit and an extensive consulting suite, providing increased capacity to meet growing demand. Pacific Radiology will also occupy a purpose-built 1,200sqm facility featuring a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, PET-CT, CT, ultrasound and X-ray. Site works are already well underway, with local civil engineering contractor Stringfellows completing the earthworks and site levelling. The project is being managed by Proactive Management’s Nick Ward, with architectural design by Hawke’s Bay firm Architecture HDT and construction to be undertaken by Maycroft Construction. Daniel says a tremendous amount of planning has gone into bringing the project to life. “There has been a huge amount of background work to get to this point,” he says. “We’ve built a strong team around us, secured quality tenants and are confident this development will become a significant asset for the Manawatu.” Beyond improving healthcare outcomes, the project is also delivering substantial economic benefits through employment and opportunities for local contractors and businesses involved in its construction. “We’re very excited about what this project will mean for patients in the Manawatu,” Daniel says. “We’ve built a strong team around us, secured quality tenants and are confident this development will become a significant asset for the Manawatu.” PROUD CONSTRUCTION PARTNER OF THE MILSON LINE HEALTHCARE FACILITY. MAYCROFT.CO.NZ “We’re not only proud of the final outcome we’re creating for patients, but also for the work it provides local businesses. There are many aspects of this development that will benefit the wider community.”
| 13 Central Healthcare Ltd HEALTH CARE Site works are already well underway, with local civil engineering contractor Stringfellows completing the earthworks and site levelling.
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