New Zealand Awards 2025

The Northwest Rapid Transit project is a critical infrastructure initiative for Auckland. The AECOM Quantity Surveying team, together with the AMJ Joint Venture, demonstrated professional and collaborative efforts in successfully delivering the Investment Case – including reconciliation within 1% of the parallel estimate. The integration of iwi perspectives (Te Kawerau ā Maki, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and Te Ākitai Waiohua) helped refine the project’s preferred investment option and align it with both local transport needs and regional aspirations. This outcome not only met but exceeded client expectations, leading to the NZTA Board endorsing the Investment Case for the project.

The Beca Valuations Team is honoured to be nominated for the RICS Valuation Team of the Year 2025. We provide a specialised valuation consultancy services, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their assets across sectors including national and local government, transport, energy, health, and education. We successfully work with a diverse range of government and private clients throughout NZ. Through fostering collaborative relationships and prioritising tailored solutions, we have been extending our services into the Australian and Pacific markets. Focusing on digitalisation and leveraging our experience, we assist our clients in effectively managing their portfolios and achieving their objectives.

The Waiora Water Treatment Plant (WTP) capacity upgrade includes new underground services, a 250kL Raw Water Feed Tank, Hydro Cyclone Plant, Waste Attenuation Tank, Chemical Unloading Area, and a 40MLD microfiltration water treatment plant. Digital tools and processes were leveraged to enhance data delivery for this complex asset, mitigating risks in the asset capitalisation process. This reduced the amount of time a ‘ghost asset’ was visible in the council’s asset management and finance systems, enabled early confirmation of the asset value and provided the ability to begin depreciating and maintaining the asset much sooner in comparison to traditional handover methods.

CBRE's Structured Transactions and Advisory (STAS) and Hotel Valuations teams partnered as trusted advisors for the Department of Conservation (DOC) on the iconic Chateau Tongariro. Navigating its complex future within a dual World Heritage site, CBRE provided independent specialist advice, including feasibility analysis and a confidential off-market sounding exercise. Their collaborative, full-service approach simplified intricate data into clear options, offering valuable market validation and proactive strategic thinking. This demonstrated their exceptional advisory expertise and client-centric approach, paving a clear pathway for DOC's future decision-making and highlighting CBRE's ability to handle complex, high-stakes mandates.

Despite challenging market conditions, CBRE’s Capital Markets team achieved excellent outcomes for its clients in 2024. The team was involved in four of New Zealand’s 10 largest commercial property transactions; combining professionalism, skill, teamwork and innovation to set new benchmarks for industry practice. The team’s national and Australasian collaboration, deep data insights and agile deal structures produced some out-of-the-box solutions. These included introducing maiden capital to South Island industrial property from the Kiwisaver sector, as well as enabling a partnership between Fletcher Living and Woolworths NZ that unlocked the development of a significant mixed-use site in Christchurch’s largest suburb.

The Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services team completed a highly complex project in 2024 as they valued the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s global property portfolio. Collaborating with Colliers offices in various countries around the world and specialised local experts, they were able to meet tight deadlines, manage key stakeholders, and deliver a comprehensive valuation on a portfolio of assets that had not been properly valued since 2014. The team’s work stood up to a thorough audit from Audit New Zealand and showcased their expertise, logistical know-how, and relationship management capabilities.

Colliers Project Leaders project managed the Sylvia Park build-to-rent (BTR) development in Auckland. This market-leading development is a game-changer in the BTR space and through efficient project management processes the project overcame the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic to meet the required deadlines. Colliers focused on creating a durable, cost-effective, and visually appealing asset, while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction. The project team’s efforts led to the development achieving a Homestar 9 Built Rating, reflecting what can be achieved through collaboration and expertise.

The award-winning Colliers Highbrook Industrial team has been a leader in the commercial property market since 2008. The team specialises in the sale and leasing of industrial property across South Auckland and New Zealand. Led by Greg Goldfinch, the team is filled with experienced high performers and is known for its impressive track record of sales and strong team culture. Despite challenging market conditions in 2024, they recorded over $731 million in sales as their professionalism, collaborative nature, and ability to build long-lasting relationships with their clients underpinned their success.

JLL's Retail Specialist team is nominated for two landmark New Zealand transactions: the largest 2024 retail lease on Auckland's Queen Street and the high-profile sale of Wellington's Reading Cinema complex. The team showcased innovation, global reach, and strategic thinking in navigating complex market conditions. Their work delivered outstanding results for clients and contributed significantly to urban regeneration and economic vitality in both cities. By securing a prestigious luxury tenant in Auckland and facilitating a transformative sale in Wellington, JLL's team demonstrated their ability to create lasting value and positive community impact, making them deserving of this prestigious award.

Since early 2023, Maynard Marks’ Building Surveying team has supported recovery and reinstatement efforts following Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Floods. Initially engaged to assess damaged buildings across Hawke’s Bay and Auckland, we’ve continued work through 2024 and into 2025. We provide Independent Expert services to support claim resolution, with some disputes ongoing. Leveraging expertise in building pathology, insurance reinstatement, and digital twin technology, we deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions that reduce site visits and health and safety risks. Our impartial assessments continue to assist in achieving fair outcomes and effective reinstatement for property owners affected by severe weather events.

RDT Pacific’s Quantity Surveying team, led by Seán O'Brien, successfully delivered a state of the art, sustainable and culturally rich health facility, on time and within budget. Innovations applied to this significant healthcare project included 3D takeoffs and rolling final account agreements to ensure efficiency, while collaboration with Māori iwi embedded cultural values into the design. The 5 Green Star-targeted centre, featuring 53 treatment spaces, sets a new benchmark in healthcare. Celebrated for resolving challenges and prioritising well-being, the team exemplifies excellence in quantity surveying.

The RDT Pacific team delivered Aotearoa's most sustainable retail facility, Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre at Auckland Airport. Achieving a 5 Green Star rating, the 35,000m² development combines 115 tenancies with industry-leading sustainability features including a 4MW photovoltaic array for net-zero energy. The team excelled in stakeholder management, sustainable design, and cultural preservation while meeting tight deadlines. Their innovative approach minimised waste, protected coastal biodiversity, and implemented future-proofed infrastructure. Through careful planning and focused delivery, the project was completed on time for a coordinated retail launch. The project sets new benchmarks for eco-conscious retail development while delivering exceptional commercial outcomes.

The RDT Pacific Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) team has demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability through innovative projects like Tāwharau Lane and Asmuss. Their work has achieved multiple Green Star certifications, showcasing excellence in energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management. By integrating sustainability principles from the early stages and maintaining continuous engagement with stakeholders, the team has set a benchmark for sustainable building practices. Their proactive approach and adherence to RICS ethics ensure high-quality, environmentally friendly developments that contribute significantly to broader environmental goals

The Stellar Projects Quantity Surveying Team – Auckland is nominated for RICS QS Team of the Year for their outstanding leadership, collaboration, and cost management across complex infrastructure programmes in the Northland area. The team has consistently delivered accurate forecasting and commercial oversight, with every package completed under budget. Known for their adaptability, cultural diversity, and commitment to mentoring, the team embodies technical excellence and professionalism. Their work on the high profile projects of the Mangamuka Gorge and Brynderwyn Hills slips, reflects a socially conscious and resilient approach to infrastructure delivery that sets a benchmark for Quantity Surveying in New Zealand.

A new 1,700sqm corporate workplace for ASB Bank, designed and delivered by Unispace in just 7 months. ASB’s new workplace within the 3 Te Kehu Way Sylvia Park business precinct brings two city-fringe offices together into a 6 Greenstar rating building, owned and operated by Kiwi Property. Designing and delivering a sustainable workplace was a key priority for ASB. Unispace's Carbon Calculator tracked embodied carbon across the entire project, resulting in the highest possible rating for embodied carbon emissions. A collaborative partnership between Unispace, ASB and Kiwi Property ensured the fast programme was achieved, on budget, with zero variations.

The Property Services Division has circa 130 FTE across 5 teams. They manage and develop the University of Auckland’s Estate and Operations, one of NZ’s largest estates. They support a community of approximately 14,000 staff and 43,500 students with numerous diverse backgrounds. The University estate encompasses 214 buildings with a gross floor area (GFA) of 768,595 m2, across 206 hectares of land, over four main campuses. The teams demonstrate a broad range of skills, competencies and experience within their respective areas. The scope and scale of the workload that the team has successfully delivered sets them apart in the sector.

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Colliers Project Leaders have delivered Hiwa, a 26,000sqm facility that delivers a world-class range of recreation and wellness spaces including a rooftop multi-sport turf and social area with panoramic views of Auckland city, the southern hemisphere's first glass sports floor with integrated LED markings, an aquatic hall with dive well, studios, zones, specialist rooms, squash courts, sports halls, bouldering wall, quiet zone, chill-out areas and an internal running track. The PM team overcame unique and complex challenges due to the confined footprint in a live campus environment and delivered some first-in-New Zealand solutions.