6 | Excellence recognised at inaugural awards The Amotai Supplier Diversity Awards celebrate organisations that are levelling the playing field in procurement. T T from page 4 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Stronghold Group “Being part of Ka Rere has been exciting and eye-opening,” says Karalee. “We’re gaining top-tier mentorship and corporate insights to refine our systems, expand sustainably, and better understand what it takes to supply an organisation like Air New Zealand in future.” Recently, Stronghold advanced from Auckland Council’s emerging supplier panel to its main contracting panel. The move unlocks a robust pipeline of public infrastructure projects, positioning Stronghold as a trusted partner for high-value contracts. With a 5-star IMPAC Prequal rating, Stronghold upholds industry-leading Health & Safetystandards. Their experienced team includes highly skilled project managers, site managers and quantity surveyors, who deliver multimillion-dollar projects. Current projects see Stronghold Group leading the rebuild of Te Puea Memorial Marae in Māngere Bridge, a significant cultural project that blends tradition with modern functionality. It is also working on multiple Auckland Council facility upgrades, including maunga restoration, new community toilet blocks, and new track infrastructure at Ōhuiārangi Maunga. Other works include facilities upgrades for Ryman Healthcare and Auckland District Health Board, and new toilet facilities at Bounce Inc. “We don’t just build buildings – we build people,” says Karalee. “Our superpower is fusing cultural values, leadership, and commercial strategy to grow a future-focused, socially responsible company.” Their story mirrors the rise of Māori entrepreneurship highlighted in the Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 Report, which reported a 49% increase in self-employed Māori and 31% growth in Māori employers since 2018. PROUDLY SUPPORTING STRONGHOLD GROUP PLACEMAKERS PUKEKOHE (09) 237 0020 www.prodigyplumbing.co.nz | 09 394 0818 info@prodigyplumbing.co.nz Proud to support Stronghold Group RONDO CEILINGS | ALL TYPES OF STEEL CEILINGS & STEEL WALLS | GIB FIXING & STOPPING | FLOORING & CARPENTER WORKS | MATERIAL SUPPLY & LABOUR Oleg Babenkoff CONTACT firstoleg@yahoo.com +64 22 199 89 49 Proudly Supporting Stronghold Group
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