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Built for Better

Built for Better

17 November 2025

Sustainability is now reshaping New Zealand’s workplaces, with businesses prioritising efficiency, wellbeing and lower carbon impacts alongside location and cost. From greener designs to retrofits and energy ratings, the shift reflects a distinctly Kiwi focus on healthier spaces that work better for people and the planet.

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The Human Factor

The Human Factor

17 November 2025

As automation becomes embedded in everyday work, New Zealand businesses are rediscovering that real value still comes from human qualities like empathy, judgment and creativity. Technology can speed tasks, but it’s people who provide meaning and connection, making trust, culture and care more important than ever in shaping productive workplaces.

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Spaces that Speak

Spaces that Speak

17 November 2025

Office design in New Zealand is increasingly being used to express culture, with workplaces becoming mirrors of how organisations think, move and collaborate. From energetic tech hubs to calm professional suites and creative studios, the most memorable spaces feel authentic because they align with how people truly work.

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Designing for Focus: The quiet space comeback

Designing for Focus: The quiet space comeback

23 July 2025

Office flexibility now means more than location – it’s about spaces that support focus. Quiet zones and pods help reduce stress, boost clarity and fit how people actually work. In Auckland, demand is rising as tenants seek balance over buzz.

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Office Amenities: What tenants will pay more for

Office Amenities: What tenants will pay more for

23 July 2025

Tenants now prioritise practical, people-focused office amenities over flash extras. Features like bike storage, quiet zones, hybrid-ready meeting rooms and natural light are no longer perks – they’re expected. Offices that support flexible, focused work and feel good to be in are more likely to attract and retain tenants. It’s not about more amenities, but the right ones.

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Unlocking a Smooth Lease Transition

Unlocking a Smooth Lease Transition

20 March 2025

Navigating commercial leasehold repair obligations can be a challenging process for both tenants and landlords. Without proper planning, costly disputes can arise at the end of a lease. End-of-lease reinstatement assessments provide clarity for commercial property managers, landlords, and tenants offering clear benefits and protection for all parties to the lease.

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The Office of 2030. What will it look like?

The Office of 2030. What will it look like?

19 March 2025

Let’s be real, offices aren’t what they used to be. Once upon a time, they were all about cubicles, fluorescent lights and a rigid 9-to-5 grind. But here in Aotearoa - and around the world - we’re seeing a rapid transformation. Workspaces are becoming smarter, greener and far more flexible, adapting to how people actually work. So what will that look like in practice? Let’s project five years forward.

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Shared success. The rise of flexible workspaces

Shared success. The rise of flexible workspaces

14 March 2025

Once upon a time, the idea of sharing an office with strangers might have seemed a bit odd. But times have changed, and so has the way we work. Across New Zealand, businesses are ditching rigid leases and embracing workspaces that are as dynamic as the people in them.

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Barfoot & Thompson Publish First 25

Barfoot & Thompson Publish First 25

22 January 2025

The ‘First 25’ portfolio showcases a carefully curated selection of prime commercial listings across Auckland and beyond, offering a diverse range of options from high-profile urban assets to development-ready sites.

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The growing value of green buildings

The growing value of green buildings

03 December 2024

Sustainable buildings have long been recognised for their positive environmental impact offering healthy, efficient, and productive spaces for occupants. However, recent research shows that green buildings can also present golden opportunities for building owners, developers, and investors.

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Creating a workplace that works

Creating a workplace that works

14 November 2024

Everybody wants to love what they do, but did you ever think it may be just as important to love where you do it? When we consider productivity in the modern workplace and the impact of the office space itself, it’s essential to ensure the design echoes the type of business that operates within.

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Hybrid Work

Hybrid Work

08 August 2024

The current economic landscape is challenging, with many businesses around the globe feeling the pinch and preparing for a possible recession. In this climate, the popularity of the hybrid work model continues to surge, proving it’s not just a stopgap but a long-term solution to securing cost savings and productivity gains.

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The rise of smart buildings

The rise of smart buildings

08 August 2024

Imagine living or working in a building that knows exactly when to adjust the lighting, optimise the heating, or even alert you to a maintenance issue before something goes wrong. Welcome to the world of smart buildings! Leveraging the latest technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), these modern-day structures are transforming the way we interact with our built environment. Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons.

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Urban evolution

Urban evolution

25 July 2024

New Zealand’s commercial real estate market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, reflecting broader economic trends, demographic shifts and global influences. From humble beginnings, the sector has evolved into a dynamic and integral part of the national economy, attracting significant domestic and international investment. Here, we explore the key phases of this evolution, highlighting the factors that have shaped the market and looking ahead to future developments.

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How can we keep customers coming back?

How can we keep customers coming back?

08 May 2024

The article explores strategies for customer retention, emphasizing the importance of consistent communication, personalized experiences, and addressing customer feedback to foster long-term loyalty.

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Surviving a storm: the importance of recovery planning.

Surviving a storm: the importance of recovery planning.

23 April 2024

In an era where the unexpected has become the norm, businesses are increasingly recognising the necessity of being prepared for any eventuality. A greener workplace isn’t just about environmental sustainability, it’s also about ensuring business sustainability through any storm that comes your way.

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The future is now. Top tech trends 2024.

The future is now. Top tech trends 2024.

09 April 2024

In 2024 and beyond, the integration of AI, quantum computing, and blockchain technology will revolutionize industries by enhancing efficiency, security, and innovation. ​ This convergence will democratize access to high-level computing resources, allowing start-ups and smaller enterprises to compete with tech giants on a more level playing field.

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The importance of human interaction in the digital age

The importance of human interaction in the digital age

09 April 2024

In today’s digital age, the world has embraced technology like never before. While digital solutions have enabled speedier transactions and deliverables, they cannot fully replicate the personality, nuanced conversation, or rapport shared during an exchange between two human beings.

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Goodbye Hustle, Hello Harmony

Goodbye Hustle, Hello Harmony

20 November 2023

Working long hours to achieve success may have been the mindset for many people in the past but now a large portion of workers are now prioritising health, well-being and home life over the ‘hustle’.

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Getting workplaces working again

Getting workplaces working again

06 July 2023

It’s widely accepted that work as we knew it will never be the same, but what will it be? Are our once-heaving offices to remain ghostly reminders of the preceding era, or can we meaningfully re-invent them to suit a new way of working?

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Workplace trends for 2023

Workplace trends for 2023

20 March 2023

Looking ahead, it's evident that further transformation is in store. Developments and fresh ideas in sustainability, technology, recruitment, and productivity are set to affect our work routines and practices in the coming months and years.

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A recent move - OPPO

A recent move - OPPO

20 March 2023

With the team outgrowing the office space they had, it was time for the company to start looking for a bigger space.

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A recent move - Te Kura

A recent move - Te Kura

20 March 2023

With their lease expiring soon, Te Kura was hoping to find a new space which would be modern, centrally located, close to main transport hubs, and would facilitate flexible working for their kaimahi.

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Back to the office

Back to the office

21 November 2022

Having made our way through more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions, New Zealanders are finally experiencing a welcome taste of ‘normality’. The traffic light system is out, and with that, empty desks are starting to fill as workers trickle back to the office.

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Managing the challenge of a hybrid team

Managing the challenge of a hybrid team

21 November 2022

There’s no denying that the hybrid work model is here to stay. Business leaders are quickly coming to understand that a shift in management style is also required in order to keep team engagement, performance, and spirits high.

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Recent Move - Ergo Consulting

Recent Move - Ergo Consulting

21 November 2022

Having outgrown their premises, Ergo Consulting had decisions to make about getting their new leased offices to work for them. Find out how they went about it.

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Small steps to a sustainable workplace

Small steps to a sustainable workplace

21 November 2022

Making the move towards a greener workplace is not only good for the environment, studies have shown that it can lead to healthier, happier, more productive employees too. As a rule, most of us want to do the right thing by the planet. Creating an eco-friendly office by following easy steps like the ones below, is just one small way to make a difference.

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Recent Move - Yealands Wine Group

Recent Move - Yealands Wine Group

25 July 2022

As the six-year lease was coming to an end, Yealands Wine Group was ready for relocation and a fresh start for the team who had been working from home for the good part of a year. Read how they went about it.

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Think Hybrid - Attract Top Talent

Think Hybrid - Attract Top Talent

25 July 2022

The extended lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 gave people a chance to reflect and change priorities. As a result, many are now choosing to fit work into their lives, rather than having lives that squeeze into work.

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Think Hybrid - Protect the Planet

Think Hybrid - Protect the Planet

25 July 2022

It’s certainly not new news that the world is facing a climate crisis. And if we want to protect the planet and choose a greener future, the time to act is now. But, where to begin?

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How should you craft your next office space?

How should you craft your next office space?

11 March 2022

The rise of the hybrid work model has been a game-changer in the realm of office space, as businesses find themselves overloaded with extra space as people opt to permanently work from home for all, or part of the week.

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