The buzz of conversations, the ring of phones, the clatter of keyboards; the soundscape of a modern open-plan office is all too familiar to New Zealand business owners and office managers. And while collaboration is essential, constant noise can chip away at productivity and employee satisfaction. Two terms often tossed around in the quest for quieter offices are sound damping …

New Zealand workplaces are getting louder. Open-plan offices, collaborative hubs, and hybrid workspaces may look modern, but the unintended side effect is constant background chatter. And the science is clear: noise costs us focus, health, and money. The Hidden Drain on Productivity International studies show that background conversations reduce working-memory performance by 6 …

For much of the 20th century, New Zealand offices were a sea of partitions, filing cabinets, and private rooms. But over the decades, walls have steadily disappeared, giving way to the modern open-plan workspace—a design trend that’s been both celebrated for its collaboration potential and criticised for its noise and distraction. A Brief Timeline 1950s – Roo …

Utilizing room separators presents an effective means of optimizing space, dividing areas into more private sections, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your office. In contrast to traditional room screens, alternative room dividers not only serve functional purposes but also contribute to the overall visual appeal of your workspace, creating dedicated areas for employe …

In a groundbreaking moment for the Pacific community, K'aute Pasifika Unveils Revolutionary Village in Waikato. In a recent milestone, K'aute Pasifika, a leading Pacific Island community trust based in Waikato, unveiled their revolutionary Village. This extraordinary leap forward comes after years of dedicated advocacy and planning, standing as a testament to the visibility, …