Today we attended the opening of one of New Zealand's largest new supermarkets, Pak n Save Highland Park, in East Auckland. Initia has been involved with this project since early 2022, providing geotechnical design and construction monitoring services to project completion. Challenging ground conditions required the development and execution of ground improvement solutions, avoiding the requirement for deep pile foundations and resulting in significant cost savings. We would like to congratulate our client, Foodstuffs North Island Limited, on yet another impressive project! We would also like to thank the collaborative team we worked with on this project. It was a pleasure working with you all. Foodstuffs North Island Limited Savills Legacy Construction Crang Civil MSC Consulting - Structural & Civil Engineers BQH - Quantity Surveyors / Construction Economics Commute Transportation
About us
Initia is a specialist geotechnical engineering consultancy that provides design, advisory and construction observation services for building, infrastructure and earthworks projects. Initia was established in 2018 by a group of four senior geotechnical specialists all with a passion to challenge the norm in professional engineering service delivery. We set out to differentiate ourselves from others by delivering value outcomes to our Clients, by investing extra energy and thought into projects and above all, by being responsive. Our company name was derived from our core belief that we must always use our initiative, that each project has a different set of requirements, conditions and challenges, and that we should always deliver more than just what we have been asked for. Unlike other firms, we don’t sell time, we sell the value we provide to our client’s projects. We see ourselves as stakeholders in our Client’s success and we aim to demonstrate the value we add by aligning our incentives with our Client’s. Whilst our company is new, each of our four Directors has a well-established brand in the industry, built on 15 to 20 years of delivering client-focussed outcomes, responsive service and specialist expertise. At Initia, we are genuinely excited and challenged by the difference we can make to your project and the industry in general by working together as the sum of all our parts.
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http://www.initia.co.nz
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- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Auckland, Auckland
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Geotechnical Engineering
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114 St Georges Bay Rd
Unit 6
Auckland, Auckland 1052, NZ
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At Initia, 2025 is shaping up to be another busy year. With our valued longstanding clients and a host of new opportunities, we’re engaged in a wide range of diverse projects across New Zealand. As we continue to grow, we’re actively seeking talented, senior-level geotechnical engineers to join our team. If you’re looking for a new challenge and see yourself thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment, we’d love to connect. With plenty of opportunities ahead, now is the perfect time to consider your next career move. Explore our current openings and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dZzj5SHK #Hiring #GeotechnicalEngineering #Initia #CareerOpportunities
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Grateful to have contributed to the success of the 303 Remuera Road bespoke project, working alongside a team of incredible professionals!
4PM Ltd and PM! It was fantastic to celebrate the completion of our stunning project at 303 Remuera Rd for Bayleys Residential Property Management last night. Monique Sullivan with Christopher Luxon and David Bayley enjoying the fabulous ambiance of the new building....
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Great to see the positive start to 2025 for the Te Unua – Museum of Southland project. Looking forward to seeing it take shape! #TeUnua #Teamwork #Invercargill
Focused on delivery and always learning as a Senior Project Manager with Naylor Love Central Otago
Ngā mihi o te tau hou . Happy New Year to you all. 2025 has started well for the Naylor Love team on the Te Unua - Museum of Southland project. Men of their word Nick Jones and Iain Chapman with their site team ably supported by the Naylor Love led D&B consultant team including Structus Architectus Initia and the mighty supply chain including DAMIEN GAHAN of Central Precast Concrete Nauhria Group Allied Concrete Smith Crane & Construction Ltd Going up in the world ! Invercargill City Council lee butcher Eloise Wallace #manawhenua #rūnaka
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It's been a journey to say the least but it’s one I’m incredibly proud of. Tairāwhiti has it’s challenges but it’s a special place full of great people who really care about it. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this process but especially those from the community that took the time to share their perspectives, knowledge, and values as ultimately this will be an asset and service for them and our region. I’m privileged to be in a role that I’m really able do my bit for our region through transformational projects like this. With these permissions in place now I’m looking forward to delivering the Twin Berth project with the talented and dedicated team at Eastland Port. The list is long but thank you to those assisted Eastland Port through this process. Many of you have become great friends through this decade long process. So long in fact that LinkedIn wouldn't let me mention you all! However I must take a moment to thank those that have been on this journey with the port since the early days and seen it through. Aaron Andrew, Mark Poynter, Georgina McPherson, Max Dunn, Michael Lindgreen at SLR Consulting David Aubourg, Patrick McCallum at Worley Hamish Nicholson Reginald Proffit at WSP Andy Pomfret at Initia Tom Shand, Nathan Hickman, Jamie Yule at Tonkin + Taylor Brett Beamsley, Alexis Berthot at MetService Lynda Walter at InSitu Heritage Alana Lampitt, Catherine Somerville-Frost at Chapman Tripp Todd Whittaker and the processing team at Gisborne District Council Thank you for your dedication and perseverance to this project.
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 Last week, the Environment Court issued our consent for Twin Berth Stage Two, securing approvals for one of Tairāwhiti’s most significant infrastructure projects. This development paves the way for a future-ready port that can berth two large vessels, boosting trade and strengthening our region’s resilience. This achievement reflects over a decade of collaboration with our community. We'd like to sincerely thank everyone for their support. Together, we’re building infrastructure that will benefit Tairāwhiti for generations to come. Read the full story here ➡️ https://bit.ly/TBconsents 📸 L to R: Eastland Port CEO Andrew Gaddum, Eastland Port Chairwoman Wendie Harvey, and Eastland Port GM Infrastructure and Commercial, Marty Bayley. Trust Tairāwhiti Ronald Clancy, CA Hamish Bell Andre Lovatt Brodie Stevens Briar Robb
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It has been great seeing the design of this Queenstown project reach completion! The result of the hard work and collaboration of a great team. We look forward to construction commencing on the site! Andrew Klahn
Set to be perched on the prestigious Queenstown Hill, this high-end 8-unit, 3-level residential development with a basement car park is designed to be a landmark. Boasting unrivaled views over Lake Wakatipu, it promises to be a stunning addition to the area. This project is the vision of Ignite Architecture, brought to life through collaboration with an exceptional project consultant group, including Maven Civil Engineers, Initia Geotechnical Engineers, Living Breathing Buildings Services, Cognition Fire Engineers, Electrical Consulting Services Ltd., and The Structural Firm for structural engineering design. As structural engineers, we delivered a bespoke solution, encompassing: A comprehensive finite element seismic response analysis, and a fully coordinated BIM and drawing package, achieving a minimum Level of Development (LOD) 350. Our meticulous approach provided the client with confidence in the controlled realisation of their vision.
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Exciting progress on one of New Zealand’s largest concrete batch plants, reaching a key milestone: The roof is officially in place. This marks a significant step in bringing the vision to life. Huge thanks to all teams for their hard work. Onward to the next phase! For more information, please visit the company website at https://bqh.co.nz/news/ . Firth Fletcher Building PM - PCI Projects Ltd Design Team - Babbage Consultants Limited Geotech - Initia Contractor - Dominion Constructors Ltd Contractor - Brian Perry Civil
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We are happy and proud, to have played a small part. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the very well deserved award.
We’re thrilled that our new Transport Hub has been awarded “Infrastructure Project of the Year 2024, Large Airport” at the New Zealand Airports Awards. Additionally, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, our joint venture with Tainui Group Holdings Limited, was recognised as a runner-up in the “Commercial and Non-Aeronautical Initiative of the Year” category. These annual awards from our industry association celebrate excellence in airport projects and initiatives across New Zealand. The Transport Hub represents a $300 million investment, designed to enhance traveller convenience with a fully covered drop-off/pick-up area, multi-level parking, and seamless connectivity. It has transformed the way travellers arrive and depart from the international terminal and is a key to meeting future demand and supporting New Zealand’s connectivity to the world. This recognition highlights the collaborative effort and dedication from across the airport to deliver innovative infrastructure that meets the needs of travellers and stakeholders alike. Congratulations to all our New Zealand airport colleagues recognised at these awards. Carrie Hurihanganui | Mark Thomson | Scott Tasker | Richard Wilkinson | Jayne Wear | Peter Donovan | Brook Myers | Stacey McGowan | Steven L. | Navdeep Singh | Debbie Giles (McKeown) | Nina Bialostocki | William Henry Ray Goodger | Hayat Mohmand | Rohit Anand | Tieri Wiliame Christopher | Laura Platts | Elaine Toal TSA Riley | Icon | peddlethorp | Revolve Energy | BGT Structures | Isthmus | Rider Levett Bucknall RLB | DHC - Structural | Civil | RapidFire Safety & Security | Electrical Consulting Services Ltd | EDGE Consulting Engineers | eCubed Building Workshop | NDY | Brevity | Assemble Limited | Seicom | Aurecon | Initia | diadem | SKIDATA APAC | Parkspace by Chauntry | Secure Parking
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Auckland Airport’s new Transport Hub at the International Terminal is complete! This $300M development features a five-storey car parking building with over 80,000 m² of floor space, ground-level Pick-Up and Drop-Off (PUDO) lanes for buses and vehicles, and other services like valet and premium parking. Initia commenced work on this project in 2020 with geotechnical investigations, followed by static and dynamic pile load testing to confirm the preferred foundation system; over 1,200 driven timber poles, extending 10–14 m below ground level. We’re proud to have added significant value to this project, with the foundation construction costing millions less than the original option, freeing up budget to enhance the building’s architectural design and functionality. We think it looks fantastic! A big congratulations to everyone involved! Auckland Airport - TSA Riley - ICON - NZ GROUND CONTROL LIMITED - BGT - DHC - Structural | Civil - DOMINION | Industrial Engineering & Construction - Peddle Thorp Architects Photo credit: Auckland Airport #aucklandconstruction #nzconstruction #geotechengineers #innovation
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✅ Project Completion – Residential Slope Stabilisation in Queenstown 🏔 Initia’s Queenstown office has recently completed our first slope stabilisation project in the Queenstown Lakes region. The site, located between Lake Whakatipu and the foothills of the Remarkables, presented a stepped 7-meter high slope that was actively eroding and slumping after a previous stabilisation attempt had failed. Our team designed a tailored solution involving soil nails, erosion matting, and a mesh facing to secure the slope and prevent further land movement. The design was successfully constructed by the skilled team at Ground Anchor Systems. This project marks an important milestone for our Queenstown office as we continue to deliver geotechnical solutions across the region. Andrew Klahn #SlopeStabilisation #GeotechnicalEngineering #Initia #Queenstown
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