Business Central September 2025

Volume 10| Issue 4 | September 2025 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Timber time Combining strength and durability with a strong design aesthetic, Techlam’s engineered timber products have evolved to meet the needs of architects and structural engineers…  Page 6

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| 3 “It’s a self-resetting mouse trap that’s electronic, so you charge it just like you would your smart phone...” T T Virginia Wright Technology the new pest-control tool Goodnature embraces technology - winning international awards for its innovative designs. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Goodnature Wellington-based company Goodnature describes itself as a manufacturer of the world’s smartest rat and mouse traps, and when you hear about them it’s easy to believe that to be true. CEO Dave Shoemack joined three and a half years ago, when he and his young family returned from Amsterdam where he had been living for a decade. Goodnature was the perfect fit for him: it’s now been around for 20 years, and like the tech company he had been working for, it combines software and hardware (physical things) to create something that “does some good in the world”, as Dave puts it. “From the start, the intention was to reinvent what’s quite an archaic industry for the better. There’s still a lot of poisons used, there’s a lot of products that haven’t really evolved in 100 years or more, and we see our role as being the disrupters of the industry.” Goodnature embraces technology to the point that winning international awards for its innovative designs is part and parcel of what they do, in an industry crying out for the sort of change that will help them turn the tide against the pests they are working to control. The first product designed by the founders, Victoria University design students Craig Bond and Robbie Van Dam, came about after a challenge (and eventually some seed funding) from DOC to come up with a stoat and weasel trap that could reset itself without needing a human, which would be a game changer in remote areas like Fiordland. “So our original A24 trap came about from this real New Zealand conservation challenge around making a trap that could work in the hardiest of environments, then reset itself and keep successfully trapping. It’s powered by CO2 canisters, it’s automatic, and it can last for up to six months, or 24 kills, hence the name,” says Dave. “Then they worked out that something similar could work for rats and mice that are a problem all over the world, and that if it works in Fiordland then it’ll definitely work in someone’s backyard.” The resulting self-resetting mouse trap, which they launched last year, has already won a global industry design award, and is in the running for an award for innovation, and for its impact globally, at the upcoming Wellington Gold Awards 2025. “It’s a self-resetting mouse trap that’s electronic, so you charge it just like you would your smart phone, and it sends notifications to your phone via Bluetooth, which allow you to keep track of exactly what’s happening.” The traps are toxin free, and set with lures also developed by Goodnature. The lure resembles a palm-sized peanut butter and jelly doughnut, using a unique blend of materials and flavours irresistible to your average mouse, which stays very fragrant for up to three months. Once the rat or mouse is lured into the trap, its progress is tracked by sensors and when it’s in the right place the trap sends down a bolt, which kills it “quickly and humanely”, another of Goodnatures’ core principles, then sends a notification to your phone. Another design feature allows people to get rid of the results without having to touch or even see a dead mouse before the trap resets ready to do it all over again. The mouse trap was only launched in September 2024, but is already embraced all over New Zealand and around the world. Not surprising then that last year alone the factory in Wellington made more than 100,000 traps and more than half a million lures, 85% of which went to satisfy a growing international market. Recognised as one of the world’s ‘Most Innovative Companies’, alongside the likes of Apple and Dyson, Goodnature’s future looks promising, as it does for the increasingly sustainable and future-looking pest control industry, both here and overseas. Software Developers for Web, Mobile, and Apps Trio Technology is a software and technology company offering our software development services in a wide range of platforms and languages. How Can We Help? +64 6 280 2069 | info@triotech.co.nz | triotech.co.nz NTD Ltd are very proud to have been working closely with the Goodnature team since 2009 on all aspects of design, toolmaking and injection moulding. Contact us to see how we can help with your next project. www.ntd.co.nz

4 | A sweet journey to international acclaim A highlight was last year winning a platinum quality award at the Paris International Honey Awards and gold at the London International Honey Awards for their manuka honey. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AHA Honey T T Rosa Watson “We don’t produce a high volume of honey, but the quality is definitely second to none. We focus on quality and care of our bees, rather than growth and taking shortcuts.” A passion for beekeeping and a desire to learn more about the industry saw Tauturuhe Rey move from his homeland of Tahiti to New Zealand and launch an award-winning honey business. His Taupo-based family business, AHA Honey, sells its high-quality honey products to local farmers’ markets and small retailers across the North Island. Manuka honey is its main seller, but the clover and bush honey ranges are growing. After starting his beekeeping journey back home in Tahiti, in 2014 Tauturuhe moved to New Zealand having heard about the world class beekeeping industry here. “I found out New Zealand beekeepers are really good in the way that they manage their hives, and they have a strong structure in the way they have their industry,” he says. Tauturuh initially worked as a casual beekeeper for companies around the Waikato region, then in 2016 decided to go out on his own, buying and operating his first hives. He was joined in the venture by his wife, Audrey. “From one hive we worked out way up to 35 hives,” he says. “We decided to turn what started as a simple side hustle into a business – a more serious business.” At the same time the couple held down full-time jobs. For financial support for the venture, they teamed up with a local family in 2018, forming a partnership to go into business. “We outlined our project and our vision. They decided to jump on board with us and injected some funding.” With their partners, they came up with a name in honour of their children – A for Tauturuhe and Audrey’s daughter, Akitahi, and H and A for the business partners’ daughters, Heidi and Ameliya. “It was original, because it was nice and short and had a meaning – a story behind the brand’s name. It was the perfect fit,” Tauhuruhe says. Two years later, Tauturuhe and Audrey were able to buy out their business partners and continue to grow AHA Honey, increasing hive numbers to around 100. They were about to commit full-time to the business when some unpredictable events impacted their operations, including the two Covid lockdowns. “We experienced heavy losses,” Tauturuhe recalls. Just as they were recovering from that, they were hit with Cyclone Gabriel, which brought markets to a standstill. However, the couple rallied and continued on. “We managed to work through, despite the losses and increasing overheads. For us, we decided to get back up and rebuild the numbers, because we believe in ourselves, in our bees and in the industry as well,” Tauturuhe says. They currently have around 65 hives scattered around the Taupo region. A highlight was last year winning a platinum quality award at the Paris International Honey Awards and gold at the London International Honey Awards for their manuka honey. “Winning those awards really confirmed the quality of our honey,” Tauturuhe says. “We don’t produce a high volume of honey, but the quality is definitely second to none. We focus on quality and care of our bees, rather than growth and taking shortcuts.” Now, Tauturuhe is taking his experience and expertise back to Tahiti to help build a sustainable base for the industry there. “(I’d like to) share my skill and knowledge to help my people to grow and generate some income to make life easier.” He is working with Gaston Tong Sang, the Mayor of Bora-Bora. “Our objective is to empower the beekeepers of the island and turn them into the leaders of a sustainable beekeeping in French Polynesia,” Tauturuhe says. “We can come up with something pretty positive if we can connect with New Zealand.” Beekeeping in Tahiti is completely different from in New Zealand, with the New Zealand seasons having to be managed differently. “Beekeeping in New Zealand cannot be compared to what is done in Tahiti. The conditions are different, and so is the environment. It is also an emerging industry,” he says. “The honey industry in Tahiti has a great potential. but the structure has to be reviewed.” Here in New Zealand, he hopes to see the industry provide consistency across the board to include commercial, semi-commercial and hobby beekeeping operations. And for AHA Honey, he hopes to grow the business further and tap into the export market. “It would be really great if we can have the opportunity, but we need to work out the logistics and volume to meet the demands as well. “We still have full-time jobs, and at the same time we’re operating our hives and business the best we can.” Cosana NZ are proud to support AHA Honey An all-natural & potent solution from nature. 'Bee' healthier together with our manuka honey products. 07 378 2018 / 027 313 8616 www.cosananewzealand.co.nz

| 5 T T Rosa Watson Healthy bees producing flavoursome honey Sam and Vanessa Pegg - a deep commitment to apiculture. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Grafter’s Honey A couple’s plan to bring pollinators back to their Lower Hutt neighbourhood has grown into a successful, sustainable honey business. Grafter’s Honey had its beginnings in 2012, when Sam and Vanessa Pegg noticed a decline in pollinator activity in their neighbourhood. At the time, Sam was hand-pollinating plants in the couple’s garden to ensure productivity. “This direct experience underscored the critical need for local pollinators,” he says. They introduced a beehive to the garden and the impact was remarkable. “Not only did our own garden flourish, but we also observed a significant and often commented-upon increase in yields from nearby gardens.” This inspired the couple to take things further. “From that singular, impactful beehive, our commitment to apiculture deepened, leading to a deliberate and measured expansion,” Sam says. Today, Grafter’s Honey is an environmentally focused, hands-on honey enterprise, primarily managed by Vanessa and Sam themselves, with an extensive bee colony across the region. The selection of these apiary sites is critical, Vanessa says. “We meticulously identify remote and pristine areas, characterised by abundant and diverse native flora. This careful site selection ensures minimal exposure to conventional agricultural practices or urban contaminants, allowing our bees to thrive naturally, and contribute to the unique flavour profiles of our regional honeys.” Sam says Grafter’s Honey has cultivated a loyal following by making the health of their bees and the purity of their product a priority. It is a chemical-free operation, using no synthetic pesticides or antibiotics within the hives – an approach that Vanessa says requires consistent vigilance and strict internal guidelines. “We employ organic-approved methods for hive management and disease prevention, and critically, we ensure that our bees are never over-harvested, always leaving sufficient honey reserves to sustain them.” The couple’s commitment also extends to native planting, which enhances foraging opportunities for bees and protects the ecosystem. Grafter’s Honey has a select range of raw, minimally processed honeys with the unique floral contributions of the regions, a bush blend, the richly flavoured Rewarewa Honey, and a selection of Manuka Honey. They also periodically offer raw honeycomb, subject to seasonal availability. The company’s primary sales channels are direct engagement with consumers, and it maintains a strong presence at local farmers’ markets, such as the Riverbank Market in Lower Hutt. Products are also available online through the company’s website, and through a network of local stockists, including specialty food stores and select supermarkets within the Wellington region. With a global demand for authentic, ethically produced New Zealand honey, there is strong potential in export markets, Vanessa says. “While we currently focus on the domestic market, we are carefully assessing the regulatory complexities, logistical requirements, and scalability implications involved in venturing into export. “Any future expansion into international markets would be undertaken strategically to ensure our core values and product quality remain uncompromised.” There have been positive advancements in the New Zealand industry, she says, including increased focus on quality assurance and traceability, particularly for Manuka honey, with robust testing protocols. Grafter’s continues to improve hive health and productivity, and is looking at expanding its land regeneration initiatives. While they are not looking at large-scale expansion, the couple are continuously assessing opportunities for sustainable growth. “Our overarching vision is to remain a respected provider of premium, ethically produced New Zealand honey, deeply connected to our community and the natural environment.” Create the labels you want, with no compromise! 0800 425-223 | info@label.co.nz | www.label.co.nz PROUD TO SUPPORT GRAFTER’S HONEY Digital and Flexographic printing options for: Wine Honey Craft Beer Nutraceutical Personal Care Or any other kind of labelling you might need Labelmakers Group

6 | Techlam NZ T T Virginia Wright Timber products at the cutting edge Engineered timber is a construction material made from layers of timber bonded together, offering high strength and structural integrity. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Now run by Brett and Roy Hamilton, Levin-based glulaminated timber manufacturer Techlam was set up by their father Andrew Hamilton in the early 1990s, and continues to grow in the engineered timber space. “We work with designers and consultants to streamline efficient designs, while making sure that it goes together on-site quickly. We sell all over the world, which is why we have to make sure that it goes together on-site as intended, as it’s sometimes a long way back to base,” explains managing director Brett Hamilton, who has been working in the family business for 25 years. Engineered timber, also known as mass timber, is a construction material made from layers of timber bonded together, offering high strength and structural integrity. It is increasingly used as a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete. Techlam has recently announced a partnership with Woodspan, bringing together two distinct engineered timber offerings. Both companies use New Zealand-grown radiata pine. In Woodspan’s case, they produce parallel laminated timber (PLT) panels, offering the construction sector strength and installation efficiencies, for floor and roof structures in particular. It’s an ideal complement to Techlam’s precision-engineered structural laminated timber solutions with their versatility across the civil, residential and commercial sectors. “Timber manufacturing expertise takes decades to develop,” Brett says. “The specialised knowledge required for engineered timber production isn’t something you can quickly replace,” he says. “This collaboration helps retain that expertise within our industry.” Produced to combine strength and durability with a strong design aesthetic, Techlam’s range of glulam products has evolved over 30 years to meet the needs of architects and structural engineers. They offer standard laminated timber products, like beams, posts, rafters and trusses for conventional buildings, through to made-to-order, custom timber solutions for more large-scale structures – those where the project demands specially engineered products for expansive span and complex structural patterns. Knowing their own capabilities, their focus is on buildability and efficiency. Their designers, detailers and structural engineers Jowat | Fidèles à nos promesses www.jowat.fr ƒ Colles mono-composant réactives à l‘humidité à base de prépolymère de polyuréthane pour la construction portante en bois lamellé-collé ƒ Rapport temps ouvert / temps de pressage optimisé jusqu’à 1:1 ƒ Temps ouvert variable de 10 à 60 minutes ƒ āĩĉžĭğ ŸĈōğŕŸûĉ ÝƣĈû āĈ ńÝ ƼùŸĈ ŴŕƍŸ ƍōĈ ÝƍƇŕŴŕŸƇÝōûĈ ĉńĈƣĉĈ ŴĈōāÝōƇ ńĈ āƍŸûĭžžĈŋĈōƇ ƒ "ĈŸƇĭƼĉĈ žĈńŕō 1s ȿɃɂɀɃɔɀȾȿɅ Jowapur® 681.xx Jowat France - 851.10 Ad- 05-2025 216x303mm.indd 1 15.05.2025 09:50:01 Jowat Adhesives for Glulam and CLT Jowapur® 681.xx - 1K PUR series Jowapur® 676.xx - ȿf ³ ƇĩĭƩŕƇŸŕŴĭû žĈŸĭĈž ğŕŸ žƇŸƍûƇƍŸÝń ƼōġĈŸ ĽŕĭōƇĭōġ Jowat® Gɕ G Ýōā q³G ÝāĩĈžĭƣĈž Jowacoll® É û Ýōā 1ŋƍńžĭŕō ŕńƪŋĈŸ UžŕûƪÝōÝƇĈ ɧ1Uɨ Launching in 2026! iŕûÝńńƪ ŴŸŕāƍûĈā qĈńÝŋĭōĈ ³ŸĈÝ GŕŸŋÝńāĈĩƪāĈ ÝāĩĈžĭƣĈ žƪžƇĈŋž ğŕŸ ńŕÝā ùĈÝŸĭōġ IńƍńÝŋ Ýōā "iɚ Motif: Lignotrend // © Uwe Röder, Bischweier ƒ www.jowat.com Jowat | Our Word Is Our Bond Jowat Ad 257x60mm.indd 1 08.08.2025 11:40:00

| 7 Techlam NZ Techlam’s range of glulam products has evolved over 30 years to meet the needs of architects and structural engineers. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT offer all the technical support clients need, as together they develop a solution for their specific project, combining form and function to achieve the client’s vision, while respecting their budget. “We make it easy for our clients by coming up with innovative solutions for their challenges. The earlier we’re involved the better, so we can identify problems before they happen,” says Brett. A current project for Techlam involves the Palmerston North Airport, which as a busy working airport, needed to keep any downtime to an absolute minimum while the terminal was redeveloped. Once Techlam outlined the efficiencies of engineered timber and pre-fabrication to the architects, it became an obvious choice and they secured its significant glulam supply contract. They came on early, working closely with the design team to come up with a clear pathway to the completed project, Brett explains. “We started around the table with the architects and a sketch, because at that stage we weren’t allowed to know what it was. We know that if we’re involved that early we can steer it towards a really efficient design with both functional strength and visual appeal, which is exactly what happened.” Palmerston North Airport is one of several large projects Techlam is presently undertaking, which will showcase what they have to offer. Techlam’s expertise can be seen throughout New Zealand, Australasia and the rest of the world, especially in remote places where getting the materials there is half the challenge. Its ability to weather harsh environments means it is popular in the Pacific Islands, where it is used for individual fales and resorts alike. Whatever the project, Techlam is there to help with the timber work: to talk early, plan well, and deliver projects that are beautiful, efficient and built to last. OUR WAY IS TO FIND A WAY 20 400 800 130,000 100 www.booths.co.nz | 0800 BOOTHS branches, with 40+ facilities across New Zealand modern trucks strong team warehouse storage kiwi owned and operated info@pt lnz.com | www.pt lnz.com | Chr istchurch | Queenstown | Auckland PTL are your next Structural and Fire engineering team. We proudly work alongside Techlam, a company leading the way in sustainable timber engineering and innovative construction solutions. Our involvement in the design of Techlam’s new mass timber gantry system and concrete CNC foundation highlights the strength of collaboration and innovation in action. Together, we’re not just supporting timber innovation, we’re helping shape the future of construction. Set up Andrew Hamilton in the early 1990s, Techlam is now run by his sons, Roy (director sales and projects), left, and Brett (managing director), centre, pictured here with Dave Hare (operations manager).

8 | Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Te Ao Mārama Campus: Aoraki Construction T T Bernadette Cooney New campus ‘a world of light’ Materials and colours throughout the building reflect the local environment. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT A new era of learning has dawned at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Te Ao Mārama Campus in Porirua following the redevelopment project that has transformed a tired 1970s’ brutalist structure into a vibrant, culturally enriched hub of education and community. The former Todd Motors cafeteria building in Elsdon has been transformed into a vibrant, purpose-driven campus that reflects the heart of the mission and vision of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Led by APG Architects and constructed by Aoraki Construction, this project is more than a renovation, it is a restoration of mauri (life force) and a celebration of tikanga Māori. Guided by the vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’, the new campus is designed to be a nurturing space where tauira, their whānau and the wider community can thrive. Every element of the design supports their mission of ‘Tauira Success’, creating an environment that fosters personal growth, cultural identity and lifelong learning. “We were restoring its mauri and reimagining it as a place where knowledge and community can thrive,” says Ces Scott, founding director of APG Architects. “Our response was to embrace the solid concrete skeleton of the original building, integrating new steel forms and light-filled voids to soften its rigidity.” The redevelopment included full structural, roofing and interior upgrades. The once leaky facility is now re-roofed, insulated and reglazed. A new façade and spatial layout were developed in close consultation with mana whenua, with the eastern-facing entrance overlooking Porirua Harbour serving as a space to honour and display taonga. A striking feature of the new design is the use of perforated steel panels throughout the building – from the waharoa side panels to internal screens and balustrades, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that reflects the campus name, Te Ao Mārama (the world of light). The heart of the campus is the main lobby, designed as a gallery space for six towering pou carved by master carver Hone Heke, a former carving tutor in the 1990s. “It’s where social energy flows between reception, cafeteria, library, and the noho (living) space,” says Camila Renault, project architect at APG. Materials and colours throughout the building reflect the local environment – the forest greens of Rangituhi in classrooms, the earthy tones of Kenepuru in staff areas, and the blues and greys of Te Awarua-o-Porirua in public zones. Charlotte Turia, head of operations for Te Kei takiwā, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, praised the collaborative effort involving up to 80 contractors at its peak for their hard work, commitment and dedication to the project, and the care shown to the whare during construction. WE'RE ABOUT PLACES FOR PEOPLE Exceeding expectation through every bespoke design A strong partnership with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Aoraki Construction. Stace Diamond 021 222 5514 | Simon Miller 021 855 109 office@advancedsiteworks.co.nz | www.advancedsiteworks.co.nz Specialising in Excavation, Siteworks, Demolition & Internal strip out work. Bring New Life to Your Office and Home Because they deserve beautiful flooring. Proudly Supporting TWOA Project: Aoraki Construction wellingfloorlimited.co.nz

| 9 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Te Ao Mārama Campus: Aoraki Construction The heart of the campus is the main lobby, designed as a gallery space for the towering pou carved by master carver Hone Heke, a former carving tutor in the 1990s. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Commercial Electrical, Solar & Data Commercial & Residential Design & Build Solutions Commercial & Residential Service & Maintenance Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Servicing the greater Wellington region with pride since 2010. 04 212 4763 office@fantailservices.co.nz Unit 18, 2/4 Northpoint St, Plimmerton, Porirua PO Box 57093, Mana, Porirua 5247 Residential Heating & Cooling Residential Electrical, Solar & EV Chargers Fantail Services Ltd, an HVAC and electrical contracting irmbased in Lower Hutt, played a key role in the delivery of the Te Ao Mārama campus upgrade for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Working alongside Architect AGP, main contractor Aoraki Construction, services engineer Innerscape, and the client, Fantail Services helped transform a central plant design into an e icient, high-performing, and cost-e ective HVAC solution. The project required a site-wide system capable of delivering both high-performance heating/cooling and energy-e icient ventilation. The original design, developed by mechanical design consultants Innerscape, speci ied a Central VRF heating and cooling system alongside a Central Heat recovery air handler unit. The systemdesign was tendered competitively, opening the door for innovation. Fantail Services winning tender provided a cost saving brief and scope for value engineering the design with the aimof reducing installation time and complexity, says Fantail Services founder and managing director, Chris Spayes. “We saw the opportunity to streamline without compromise,” says Chris. “Our VE proposal saved around eight weeks on the mechanical services programme.” Key VE actions included reducing the number of indoor fan coil units while maintaining the same cooling/heating capacities, locatingmultiple outdoor units closer to their fan coil units and reducing the quantity of pipework and refrigerant required within the building envelope. “Also reducing the quantity of ducting and seismic bracing throughout the building by replacing the Central Heat recovery air handling unit (AHU) with localised heat recovery ventilation units and using R32 refrigerant for better environmental outcomes.” The shift wasn’t made in isolation. After initial coordinationmeetings host “This project proves how simple it can be to collaborate an e icient end product from the subcontractor through to the client,” says Chris. “We had open communication and a shared goal. Working with TeWānanga, Architect AGP, Innerscape, and Aoraki was a joy.” The Te Ao Mārama project benchmarks Fantail Services collaborative service delivery and design solutions essential to its heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Streamliningwithout compromise

10 | Hutt City Council: Moerā Neighbourhood Hub T T Virginia Wright Fresh new community space for Lower Hutt T T to page 12 “Libraries used to be quiet places where you would go to choose your book..... Whereas they have become much more about community gathering places.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nine months after Lower Hutt’s Moerā Library closed for the last time after 40 years of service, the doors of its modern, purpose-built replacement, Moerā Neighbourhood Hub, opened for business. The result of some clear thinking, collaboration and an eye to the future, the hub was developed in close consultation with the community, for whom it’s expected to meet the needs for generations to come. The library’s transition to neighbourhood hub reflects a change that is happening with libraries all over New Zealand, whereby the traditional services of a library remain, alongside a variety of other services and use of space, which cater to the way they are used by communities. “The change has been happening for decades,” says Joann Ransom, head of Lower Hutt’s Neighbourhood Hubs and Library Services. “For instance, libraries used to be quiet places where you would go to choose your book. You might read the book, or you might study, and then you go home. Whereas they have become much more about community gathering places. “A survey I did a few years ago showed only three out of 10 people went to the library to get a book, the rest were there for all the other things, including just being in a nice space with others; free of charge, with a comfortable temperature, comfortable furniture and welcoming staff,” says Joann. The newly opened Moerā Neighbourhood Hub resulted from its predecessor’s urgent need to be made watertight and brought up to code. The extensive repairs and refurbishing of the 1980s’ building was going to cost $1.4 million. It was a product of its age, with an awkward shape lined with books and offering a couple of public computers, but unable to offer much in the way of comfortable, multi-purpose space, which was the number-one priority of the community when canvassed. Your local business providing quality geotechnical engineering testing and reporting services throughout the North Island. Proudly Supporting Hutt City Council At Cohesive, we specialise in delivering high-quality geotechnical and geological solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and tailored to your project needs. From detailed site investigations and slope stability assessments to foundation design and liquefaction analysis, our expert team combines technical excellence with a client-focused approach. We work across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, providing reliable, compliant, and innovative solutions that help you build with confidence. Contact Us 0210 695 609 | www.cohesivelimited.co.nz maika@cohesivegeo.co.nz | nathan@cohesivegeo.co.nz

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