From school memories to laying down the future — this project at Ahipara School brought things full circle for us. What used to be the dental clinic and school house is now a modern learning facility designed for the next generation of tamariki. In this blog, we share the journey of installing soft finishings in a place close to our hearts, the unexpected challenges along the way, and why doing the right thing — even when it's inconvenient — is part of how we work.

Culture isn’t something you build once — it’s something you live every day. From lessons at Trade Me to learning te reo Māori through full immersion, I’ve come to believe that real understanding begins with listening. As we grow our business, we’re not chasing someone else’s vibe — we’re building a culture rooted in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and the values that matter most. Because at the heart of everything, he tāngata — it’s the people.