| 27 Avenue Developments The Avenue Business Park aims to create a thriving business hub in the Waikato region. DEVELOPMENT Strong technical and planning understanding coupled with a positive environmental focus all came together to successfully deliver The Avenues project in Morrinsville. Tektus, an engineering, environmental and planning solutions consultancy, helped move the project forward after it had stalled for around a decade due to stormwater challenges, says one of Tektus’ directors Jack Turner. “It was Tektus’ core value of responsive understanding that was particularly important on the project. With a compassionate approach we seek to deeply understand the underlying dynamics and intricacies of projects to achieve lasting and sustainable outcomes,” he explains. “Stormwater was a challenge, so we had to work hard to understand the various constraints the two councils were concerned with. We applied our technical knowledge to help work through and resolve those challenges with the aim of achieving positive outcomes for both the councils and the development. Collaboration is a cornerstone of the Tektus approach, balancing the competing interests of ecology, design and technology.” Tektus has provided civil engineering design services for the green ields ten-hectare industrial subdivision since 2018, assisting the client to gain resource consent for the development as well as engineering approval, with work starting at the end of 2022. Jack says the project is progressing well and the release of the irst block of lots is due later this year. Tektus is now monitoring the construction and ensuring that what’s being built is as per design and in accordance with relevant standards. Overcoming the challenges Founded in early 2015, Jack established Tektus with a vision to create a distinct multi-disciplinary consultancy practice that values people and focuses on delivering e ective, collaborative services to both public and private sector clients. With over a decade of experience in engineering, environmental and planning disciplines, Jack, along with his co-director Emily Afoa, have led Tektus to become a prominent player in the ield. At the heart of Tektus' values lie ive core principles: creativity, lexibility, optimism, simplicity and responsive understanding. Jack says that these principles guide the company's work and decision-making processes, fostering an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and innovative solutions. Tektus o ers a range of professional services, and its collaborative nature enables the team to work e ectively with other like-minded specialists to deliver the highest quality outcomes, says Jack. The company’s expertise spans civil, environmental, and land development engineering, stormwater modelling, lood assessments, water-sensitive urban design and more. In addition to engineering services, Tektus specialises in environmental impact assessments, resource management planning, community engagement, and project management. “Tektus is not just a consultancy irm; it is a philosophy that embraces collaboration, sustainability, and a commitment to understanding the needs of people and the environment. With core principles as our guiding light, Tektus continues to shape a sustainable future for generations to come.”
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