It's all ON at the Registered Master Builders Association National Apprentice of the Year competition this week. We're proud to have our very own Hunter Moon competing for the 2024 title. Yesterday, the nine finalists battled it out in a six hour practical build - making a garden house, which will be donated to an early learning centre. The Fosters support crew report that Hunter "showed great eye for detail and his time keeping was excellent". We think he did a pretty good job! 👏 Best of luck for the awards tonight, Hunter! 🤩 #NZConstruction #ApprenticeOfTheYear2024 #AwardFinalist
About us
At Fosters, we offer our clients a complete service, providing a Full Cycle of Property. To ensure this happens, we've developed a business model to look after our clients’ property requirements from beginning to end. Fosters involvement in all aspects of the property cycle include development, construction and maintenance services to help provide a sustainable business model moving forward. Fosters is a Waikato owned and operated company, proud to make a difference in the community it operates in. All of the owners in the company hold key positions within Fosters, and this provides a level of buy-in and commitment to make projects a success. For a client, this means that you have a direct connection with the decision makers of Fosters through your build process. The commercial construction market has many risks, and Fosters manages these risks to ensure we are well placed to sustainably deliver projects. Some of the things we do are: • We focus on projects in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty where we have strong relationships and supply networks. • We invest in great systems to provide timely information for job and company management. • We know what we are good at, and what we are not so good at. We try and play to our strengths and stay focused on Warehouse, Retail, Office and Public projects. • We only promise what we can deliver. This applies to time, cost and quality outcomes. • We take a whole of life approach to construction, making sure the projects we deliver are fit for purpose long term.
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https://www.fosters.co.nz/
External link for Foster Group Ltd
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Hamilton, Waikato
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Commercial Construction, property development, Leadership, and Community
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181 Arthur Porter Drive
Burbush
Hamilton, Waikato 3200, NZ
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33 Oak Lane
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3110, NZ
Employees at Foster Group Ltd
Updates
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An update on Rototuna Village, where we are working on Stage 2 of the Kinfields Development. The new 4-block development is on schedule for delivery early next year. As you can see from the pics, the carpark area is in progress, Block 2 windows are installed, and Block 3 flashings are in progress with tenancy walls being positioned. Building wrap is also underway, which will make the buildings weather-tight. Subs are due in for the ‘first fix’ next week 😊 #workinprogress #NZConstruction #ProjectUpdate
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Big thanks to Urban Task Force for having our Sustainability Lead Mitika C. and Director Leonard Gardner along to speak about sustainability in construction earlier this week. Our key messages: - make sure you incorporate sustainability into your building design - in other words, think about it early on - consider the building's thermal envelope - this could have a major effect on the energy efficiency of your building in the long-term #SustainableBuilding #SustainableConstruction #NZBusiness
It was great to see a full house yesterday morning as we facilitated the conversation about Building with Sustainability in mind. Our Power Panel of speakers really turned it on: #Fosters provided a construction perspective, #PMG shared their owner and tenant knowledge, #Sunergise provided a solar panel benefit analysis and #ASB gave us the insights into green loans and sustainable finance! Great to see such a turnout from our members again. #property #tauranga #utf
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Movember is ON! 👊 Fosters' Facial Artists are mo-ing and MOving, raising money to take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer as part of the annual Movember movement. Last year, we raised $12K... we'd love to beat that target! Help us out by going to our team page - link in the first comment below - and donating generously...😉 #Movember #NZBusiness #TeamWork
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Supporting the development of leaders in our community is important to us. So, it was with pleasure that Fosters CEO Nigel Sun presented the Stars Teina Manukura Taki - Leadership Award to Autumn Smith at the recent Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato awards evening. Autumn won this award for "demonstrating exemplary leadership... through her exceptional teamwork and group contributions. "Her encouragement and communication skills provide a comfortable space for those around her to feel seen and heard. She is a problem-solver and unafraid to make mistakes. In unexpected challenges and situations, Autumn creates solutions rather than shying away from problems which encourages the students around her to never give up as well!" A future leader to watch, congratulations Autumn! Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato #Leadership #Waikato #FutureLeader
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We're still glowing after the Property Council New Zealand Central Property Awards last Thursday night... 😁 The Excellence in Sustainability Award was one we coveted and we are extremely proud to have won it! What a team! And what an outstanding example of innovation for sustainable outcomes, providing industry learning opportunities and setting a benchmark for future build projects. Metlifecare Mitika C. Leonard Gardner #NZConstruction #CPPA24 #SustainableBuilding
🍾 CENTRAL PROPERTY PEOPLE AWARDS 2024 // Congratulations to The Fosters Team for Metlifecare Somervale Village Redevelopment Stage 1 who was this evening named the Boffa Miskell Limited Excellence in Sustainability Award winner for 2024.🏆 This pioneering project set out to construct a mass timber building with a 7 Homestar Built rating, one of the first in the Bay of Plenty, while raising awareness of sustainable building practices. The team exceeded their goal, diverting over 80% of waste from the 232 tonnes generated. Judges praised their innovation and commitment to education, using the project as a tool for broader industry impact. Congratulations to the Fosters Team! ______ Ngā mihi to our sponsors Principal Partner Colliers Project Leaders Category Sponsors Beca, Boffa Miskell Limited, Chow:Hill Architects, CKL Planning | Surveying | Engineering | Environmental, Foster Group Ltd, Harkness Henry , Hawkins, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB and Veros. After Lounge Sponsor Bayleys Real Estate #propertypeopleawardsnz #CPPA24 #propertycouncilnz
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Come along and celebrate the best of the Waikato business community - limited tickets left! Not only is this a fantastic networking opportunity, but the best example of a community coming together to celebrate success.
WAIKATO BUSINESS AWARDS 🏆| Limited Gala Dinner Tickets available! Three weeks go to until the biggest Waikato business networking event of the year – a night celebrating the region's top businesses, innovation, and leadership! 🏆✨ The event is almost sold out, with just a few tickets remaining, so grab them now to secure you spot and avoid having FOMO! Purchase your tickets through the link in the comments below 👇
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Our congratulations to Buddy Mikaere on winning this award for outstanding leadership at the Central Property People Awards last Thursday nigh. For us, leadership is a key foundation for thriving community. It's fantastic to see you recognised for your passionate commitment to property development for better community. #NZConstruction #NZBusiness #propertypeopleawardsnz
🍾 CENTRAL PROPERTY PEOPLE AWARDS 2024 // Congratulations to Buddy Mikaere, who was this evening named the Foster Group Ltd Outstanding Leadership Award winner for 2024.🏆 A true leader in the Bay of Plenty, Buddy has spent decades championing Māori advocacy, unity, and partnerships across Aotearoa. His leadership is deeply rooted in his identity and heritage, driving his commitment to cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Buddy’s promotion of co-governance models has created equitable decision-making in property development, benefiting both Māori and Pākehā. With boundless energy and a passion for positive change, Buddy has set a benchmark for leadership in the property industry. Congratulations, Buddy! ______ Ngā mihi to our sponsors Principal Partner Colliers Project Leaders Category Sponsors Beca, Boffa Miskell Limited, Chow:Hill Architects, CKL Planning | Surveying | Engineering | Environmental, Foster Group Ltd, Harkness Henry , Hawkins, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB and Veros. After Lounge Sponsor Bayleys Real Estate #propertypeopleawardsnz #CPPA24 #propertycouncilnz
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Ryan Tesselaar, we are proud to call you a member of the Fosters team. With your career to date reflecting your talent, motivation, dedication and exemplary industry leadership, this award was well deserved. Congratulations! 👏 #NZConstruction #Leadership #CPPA24
🍾 CENTRAL PROPERTY PEOPLE AWARDS 2024 // Congratulations to Ryan Tesselaar of Foster Group Ltd, who was this evening named the Rider Levett Bucknall RLB Young Achiever of the Year for 2024.🏆 In just 11 years, Ryan has risen from apprentice to Senior Leader and Construction Manager at Fosters BOP Ltd, becoming a shareholder in 2023. Judges praised his rapid career growth and impressive contributions to the business. His philosophy of "making tomorrow better" shines through his commitment to mentoring, innovation, and sustainable practices. Ryan embodies Fosters’ vision of building thriving communities, and his leadership continues to drive excellence across the industry. Congratulations, Ryan! ______ Ngā mihi to our sponsors Principal Partner Colliers Project Leaders Category Sponsors Beca, Boffa Miskell Limited, Chow:Hill Architects, CKL Planning | Surveying | Engineering | Environmental, Foster Group Ltd, Harkness Henry , Hawkins, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB and Veros. After Lounge Sponsor Bayleys Real Estate #propertypeopleawardsnz #CPPA24 #propertycouncilnz
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Wednesday morning marked the start of a new build at Western Heights High School in Rotorua - a ceremonial site blessing and ‘sod turning’ on the site of the new Te Maru block. Following karakia led by Fosters People & Cultural Advisor Harley Raihe and Western Heights staff member Guy Ngatai, Te Maru student Emma Roe and Principal James Bracefield turned the first sod to officially start this significant project for the school. We look forward to delivering a modern, nurturing teaching and learning space for these special students. #NZConstruction #BayOfPlenty #NZSchool
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