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2025
May
Milford Asset Management at 50 Albert Street
We’re excited to share Wingates' recent completion of 2030 sqm of workplace for Milford Asset Management, located on the top floor of the new Mansons-developed 50 Albert Street in Auckland.
Momentum is literally building at 2 Devonport Road in Tauranga — and we’re proud to be along for the ride. 👏
The floors are rising fast, and it’s exciting to see this landmark project taking shape in the heart of the Tauranga CBD.
How Wingates helped me grow in Business, Design, and Life
Naomi Bartlett - As I near ten years at Wingates, I’ve been reflecting on what it’s meant to grow up—both professionally and personally—within a workplace that truly supports its people.
April
Whānau, Identity & Reconnection — A Personal Reflection, Shane Forward
Architecture is about connection — people to place, people to buildings, buildings to place. Everything we do should come back to how it affects people and how architecture can improve their experience of being in a space.
Wingates welcomes David Joyce to the Team
We’re excited to welcome David Joyce to Wingates as Principal | Design & Operations Manager, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in the building industry.
Bespoke in Bethlehem
The Wingates team had a fantastic time at last Thursday’s 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒎 information evening, hosted by Bayleys Bay of Plenty Tauranga.
March
Unlocking Tax Benefits from Your Commercial Fitout: More Than Just Great Design
Beyond Design: The Tax Benefits of a Well-Planned Fitout.......thoughts at the end of the financial year.
Wingates Welcomes Rachel Venables as Principal Architect
Wingates is delighted to welcome Rachel Venables to the team as 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭.
What's on the drawing board? Bespoke Bethlehem
Wingates is proud to be shaping 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐦 (bespokeinbethlehem.co.nz), bringing our expertise in Urban Design, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture to create a well-connected, thoughtful community in the Bay of Plenty.
February
What's on the drawing board?
The Wingates team is excited to be working with the Whakatipu Community Hub Charitable Trust to design a dynamic new Community Hub in the heart of Frankton Flats, Five Mile, Queenstown.
New Principal of Interiors at Wingates - David Maurice
We’re thrilled to announce that David Maurice is our new Principal of Interiors at Wingates!
January
Greenwood Roche - Indesign Live
A big thank you to Indesign Live (Indesign Media Asia Pacific) for showcasing the work of our talented interiors team and highlighting our "measured approach to updating a workspace within a heritage context" for this leading New Zealand law firm.
Manawa Energy Offices
Featured recently in Office Snapshots, Wingates' design of Manawa Energy's new workplace at 93 Cameron Rd in Tauranga included a strong focus on the acknowledgement of Te Ao Māori with design principles heavily influenced by the Tauranga Moana region.
Twelve outstanding office projects
We’re proud to have our work highlighted in IndesignLive’s Twelve Office 2024, celebrating innovative workplace design.
2024
December
Wingates sets the legal grounds for Anthony Harper
We’re excited to be featured on IndesignLive, showcasing our work on the new Anthony Harper offices. This project reflects our commitment to creating workplaces that truly matter—balancing functionality, flexibility, and a strong sense of identity.
Associate announcement
Wingates is delighted to close 2024 on a high note: the promotion of several key team members—Kelsey Black, Miguel Hernandez, Elizabeth Mark, and James Davis—to the role of Associate.
Service, service, service
With the mantra “𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞” driving the formation of our Small Projects team earlier this year, we’re excited to celebrate what this team has brought to our clients.
Spotlight on Creative Leaders - Ornela and Xavier
Continuing our end-of-year spotlight on the exceptional creative leaders at Wingates, we are excited to turn our lens on Ornela Priotti and Xavier Apelinga.
Spotlight on Creative Leaders - Natasha and Miguel
Today’s Spotlight turns on two more of our outstanding creative leaders – Natasha Baumgartner and Miguel Hernandez – both based in our Auckland studio
Spotlight on Creative Leaders - Victor and Michael
As 2024 draws to a close, we felt it was the perfect time to spotlight some of the exceptional Creative Leaders at Wingates and celebrate their achievements across various sectors this year.
Wingates Christmas Tradition
Christmas is a time for traditions, often passed down through generations.
Milford Assets site visit
It was a pleasure for the wider Wingates team to get a sneak peek of our latest project for Milford, on Level 12 at 50 Albert Street in Auckland CBD.
July
Wingates Matariki Moment and 20-year celebration
The Wingates teams from across the country came together yesterday to celebrate our 20-year milestone & belated Matariki Moment.
Between Breakfast and Budget
A couple of months of reflection since the Property Council NZs breakfast with our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given me some time to watch the water under the bridge flow through to the recent Budget.
May
It was an absolute pleasure to see so many old friends, clients and partners at last Thursdays new Wingates Tauranga office opening party.
Thank you for joining us!
Ben Paul from The BD Ladder interviews David Maurice, Principal, Strategy & Communication lead
It was great to see our Principal, Strategy & Communication David Maurice offer his thoughts recently on this approach during his interview with Ben Paul (The BD Ladder), in addition to his view on the current and future role of the Workplace.
2023
June
2022
December
November
PJM Project Management
Well done Penina Trust, PJM Project Management Ltd and DP Developments
Merimbula House - 2022 Tida Homes Finalist
We are excited to have our Merimbula House project as a finalist in the 2022 TIDA Australia Homes awards
Orgatec - Architecture Now
Huge thanks to Architecture Now for including our review of the recent Orgatec Trade Show in Cologne, Germany
October
August
Mt Maunganui Half Marathon
It was a beautiful morning at the Mount Maunganui Half marathon
Keystone Trust Presentation
Investing in our young people and providing opportunities
Eat My Lunch
Volunteering at Eat My Lunch to help make over 900 sandwiches...
Finalists announced - Best Awards 2022
We are proud to have 3 projects selected as Finalist for the 2022 BEST Awards
Construction Begins at 2 Devonport Road
2 Devonport Road to kick off construction
