What does nature positive mean for the building sector? Lifelong sustainability advocate and Senior Consultant at RDT Pacific, Cristina Larrea has built a cross-sector career in integrated environmental management in Latin America and now Aotearoa New Zealand. Here, Cristina shares what nature positive means, why protecting and restoring nature is essential to the longevity of…
PROJECTS > Momentum Waikato BNZ Theatre – Iwi engagement BNZ Theatre (previously Waikato Regional Theatre) will be a world-class performing arts centre within a vibrant and essential creative precinct for Kirikiriroa Hamilton and the Waikato. As construction progresses, work is underway to develop the cultural narratives for the Theatre and surrounding public spaces. Momentum Waikato…
PROJECTS > Hāpai Development Property Hāpai Development Property Hāpai is a 100% iwi-owned property fund, focused on empowering Māori success in the property sector. When the opportunity to purchase a sizeable piece of industrial real estate in the Bay of Plenty presented itself, Hāpai took steps to explore their options. Hāpai Development Property engaged RDT…
PROJECTS > Pūniu River Care Pūniu River Care Pūniu River Care is an established marae-based river care trust, with a clear kaupapa (purpose) to enable the local community to be involved in the environment restoration and enhancement of their river catchment. To achieve this, they provide work experience and training for rangatahi and whānau from…
PROJECTS > University of Waikato Mata-Tina high-tech engineering lab Mata-Tina, the $8.5 million extension to Te Kura Mata-Ao – School of Engineering at the University of Waikato, is a robust and functional learning hub where hands-on practical knowledge and industry-linked research will be a springboard for innovation. RDT Pacific was the Project Manager for this…
PROJECTS > Mānuka Health Mānuka Health – Project Flow Mānuka Health is a leading global mānuka honey brand based in Te Awamutu. With the help of around 1.5 billion bees, they produce a premium range of natural health products. The RDT Pacific Capital Intelligence team worked with Mānuka Health to develop a roadmap and an…
Chief Executive balances leadership with sustainability as combined CEO/CSO Alex Cutler, the new Chief Executive at RDT Pacific, will also retain her role as Chief Sustainability Officer, to lead the organisation with a long-term lens. Whilst providing leadership for the company’s strategic direction and taking responsibility for RDT Pacific’s operations, Alex will also champion the…
Why David Prentice should never have run away to the circus Thirty-eight years ago, a young David Prentice launched a characterful yet considered career with RDT Pacific. It was 1985 and his long-term plan was to become a director, but he acknowledged “he needed to walk before he could run” and earn the respect of…
Changes to the Construction Contracts Act: What you need to know The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 has been significantly reformed with the passing of the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill and it is now law. The Amendment Bill, which received Royal Assent recently, will apply to all commercial construction projects entered…
Fisher & Paykel gets a head start on big expansion in East Tamaki It may have a 30,000 m² footprint, but the Fisher & Paykel Appliances Distribution Centre redevelopment aims to tread lightly on its 10.4 hectare industrial site. As the tenant representative for Fisher & Paykel Appliances, RDT Pacific is representing one of New Zealand’s…
