Together with Hierarchy Group, we have achieved Finalist with two projects in this year's Property Council NZ Property Industry Awards.

Roxburgh Pool ‘Punawai Ora’ - is a community-driven pool with which is not only visually appealing, but embraces a smart and innovative design, emphasising practicality and sustainability. Roxburgh Pool has achieved Finalist in both the Sustainable Building and the Tourism and Leisure categories.

Flockhill Lower Lodge has also achieved Finalist in the Tourism an Leisure category. The Lower Lodge encompasses seven gable-roofed luxury villas and the homely yet grand Sugarloaf Restaurant. The Lower Lodge development offers a retreat from the elements while immersing guests in the dramatic landscape of the remote Craigieburn Valley.

We are excited for Awards night in June. You can read more about the finalists and the Awards here.

The first phase of completed flood protection works in Hokitika has officially opened – a key project as part of the West Coast climate resilience programme of works.

Inovo’s Scott Hoare and Mike Murray attended the on-site opening event. Present were Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft (representing Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones), Infrastructure Under-Secretary Simon Court, West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh, West Coast Regional Council Chair Peter Haddock, Westland Mayor Helen Lash, Mark Lockington of Westland Milk Products and others.

On the day, it was gratifying to have Inovo acknowledged by Mark as integral to the negotiations of the co-funding for the project. West Coast Regional Council Chair Peter Haddock also acknowledged Scott and Mike as trusted Project Managers for the works.

There is a high level of complexity in flood protection works. Inovo continues to support the West Coast Regional Council, as infrastructure programme manager and project managers, providing strategic advice and managing the delivery for these resilience infrastructure projects. Properties, residences, businesses, local infrastructure and even lives are threatened by present and future-predicted flooding from rivers and coastal erosion.   

The first phase of stage 1 works was completed with funding assistance from Westland Milk Products. A further two stages will complete the flood protection all the way to the rivermouth.

More about this important programme of works.

Inovo has welcomed the opportunity to engage new talent in the business services team.

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Hilary Sinclair-Hyde joins Inovo as People and Culture Manager and Mike Moens as Finance Manager.

 Mike is an absolute growth enthusiast – he brings together two decades of experience across Big 4advisory and fast-growing startups with the aim to deliver strategic financial leadership and drive business success. He’s passionate about turning numbers into actionable insights and finding creative ways to unlock growth.

“Joining Inovo felt like a natural fit” he says, “due to its innovative spirit and real focus on empowering clients to succeed.”

 With over 25 years of expertise in operational and strategic human resource management, Hilary Sinclair-Hyde is dedicated to supporting and coaching managers to lead their teams effectively and supporting organisational success. Hilary says “I was really drawn to Inovo's strong commitment to people development and the emphasis on fostering a supportive environment, which aligns my her values and focus on empowering individuals for success.” Before joining Inovo, Hilary built a diverse career spanning private consultancy, education, transport and logistics, and most recently, the security sector.

 Apart from their talent, both Mike and Hilary are a great fit for Inovo’s spirit of personable people and a collaborative approach. They have received a warm welcome to the Inovo crew!