Business North June 2026

86 | Fostering community at Te Punga Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s long-term aspiration is to deliver more than 350 homes across the Te Punga neighbourhood. T T from page 84 DEVELOPMENT GJ Gardner Homes Manukau Major Projects: Unitec “It is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, demonstrate capability and contribute to a development that will shape the future of the Mount Albert area. The team is passionate about what it does and takes great pride in its work and achievements,” says Byron. G.J. Gardner Homes Manukau Major Projects specialises in medium-density residential construction across south, east and central Auckland and has built a strong reputation for delivering projects ranging from six to 100 units. Its involvement in Te Punga highlights its capability in managing complex builds while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency. The business, established in 2003, is owned by Byron, Jeremy Waters, Dougal Paterson and Mayank Mayank. Together, the leadership team brings expertise in valuation, project management, master-planning, strategic advice and innovation in design. With more than 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, Byron leads the day-to-day operations of the business and brings a depth of knowledge to largescale, medium-density developments such as Te Punga. “Working with a diverse range of clients including Kāinga Ora, retirement villages, private developers, iwi and community housing providers has been instrumental in shaping how we approach projects,” he says. Byron oversees the day to day running of the business. Jeremy has a valuation background and during his 25 years in the property sector, has specialised in project management and project delivery, master-planning and strategic advice. Dougal has over 20 years in the project and property industry, leading teams across multiple markets and has particular strengths in the innovation and design spaces. They have a qualified team who have significant experience with larger residential build projects and the right skills to communicate clearly with all levels of the wider project team. Byron says the team is passionate about what they do and take great pride in their work and achievements. This breadth of experience is reflected in the company’s approach to Te Punga, where careful planning and collaboration are key to delivering a cohesive and high-quality outcome. “We bring fresh thinking to projects, taking time to understand the objectives and finding a better way forward, adding value from concept to completion,” says Byron. “G.J. Gardner Manukau Major Projects is proud to partner with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and is focused on delivering a development of the highest standard, while fostering a long-term, respectful, and productive relationship. The project is progressing well, with completion targeted for December 2026 and the houses on sale prior to this.” www.safetynetsnz.co.nz North Island: 0800 NETSNZ (638 769) • Independently tested by the engineers at Massey University, we offer NZ’s only fully certified safety net system for use on residential construction sites. • Specially developed debris/asbestos containment & fall protection systems - ideal for re-roofing works. • Cost effective fall protection solution & no impact on build time. 0508 BASEUP / 021 667 149 Office: 89A Station Rd, Penrose, Auckland www.baseup.co.nz Brendon@baseupauckland.co.nz Foundations • Landscaping • Concrete BaseUp is a contracting provider that offers an impressive range of services and expertise to the residential and commercial sectors, allowing us to be the go-to, one stop shop for all foundations, concrete, landscaping & earthworks. We have locations in Auckland, Northland and Tauranga, plus support from an impressive network of contractors, enabling us to deliver on thousands of projects throughout Auckland, Northland and the Bay of Plenty. Auckland’s Residential, Commercial, & Civil Drainage Specialists Residential Channel Drains Sanitary / Sewer Drainage Access Chambers Stormwater Drainage Soak Holes Drain Inspection Diagnostics Drain Repairs Ongoing Maintenance Apartment Drains Sports Drains School Drains Carpark Drains Factory Drains Landscape Drainage Grease Traps Commercial Public Subdivisions Housing Projects Roads Parks Retaining Walls Drain Extensions Civil Looking for proven drainage contractors? Proudly Supporting GJ Gardner Homes 021 231 0788 Contact Us info@hdltd.nz hdltd.nz

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