Programmed New Zealand

Supporting communities is about more than what we do at work. It's about helping people when they need it most.

Following recent severe weather events, a need was identified within the Meremere community for additional emergency accommodation resources should residents be displaced from their homes during an emergency.

Thanks to the generosity of Bunnings Warehouse Takanini, the Meremere Community Centre has received 50 inflatable mattresses, 25 pumps and 50 storage boxes to help support community members during challenging times.

We're also proud of Programmed team member Ben Brown, who volunteers with both the Meremere Community Development Committee and the Te Kauwhata Community Response Group. Ben helped transport the donated items to the community centre using a Programmed electric vehicle and trailer.

Stories like this highlight the power of organisations and individuals working together to strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness.
At Programmed, eligible employees are provided with two days of paid volunteer leave each year, supporting them to contribute their time and skills to causes that matter in their local communities. Well done to everyone involved.

When severe weather hit the Gisborne Region, a remote Chorus telecommunications site lost its membrane roof, exposing critical infrastructure to further risk.

With a second weather event approaching, Programmed Facility Management acted quickly to coordinate a rapid emergency response. Helicopter access was arranged for personnel, materials and equipment, allowing works to be delivered in a highly challenging environment.

Despite complex logistics, deteriorating weather and access constraints, the team completed a full re roof and secured the site within 15 working days.

This project is one of many examples of Programmed’s ability to respond quickly and protect critical infrastructure when it matters most.

Read the full case study here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0TnX_0

Programmed’s partnership with the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Programme, supported by the Tertiary Education Commission, is focused on creating real pathways into the trades for Māori and Pasifika learners.

Sio Tafiti and Filipo Asu Buiroata are a great example of that in action.
Now working across daily maintenance and project work, they’ve grown into their roles, contributing both independently and as part of wider teams.

More recently, they shared their experiences with new MPTT candidates on a panel, offering insight into their journey and what the programme can lead to.

A strong reminder that with the right support, pathways don’t just start careers, they build confidence, capability and future opportunities.

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