Projects

Fonterra Co-Operative Head Office

October 30, 2025

Auckland, New Zealand


We were proud to supply the air-ducting systems for Fonterra Co-operative Group’s new global headquarters in Auckland.


This seven-storey, 16,000 m² building consolidates staff from multiple sites into a high-performance workplace defined by open floor plates, a central atrium and world-class sustainability features.


With fully electric heating, rainwater harvesting, a high-efficiency thermal envelope and an advanced ventilation strategy, our ductwork plays a key role in achieving the building’s 5-Green Star base-build rating and readying it for even higher targets.


By integrating our precision-manufactured duct systems seamlessly into the fit-out and services architecture, we supported the building’s flexible activity-based work zones and the company’s ambition for a future-proof, low-carbon and people-centric headquarters.

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