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1946
1946
George Haydn & George Rollett are introduced by a mutual friend
1950-1960
1950
The Haydn & Rollett partnership is turned into a limited company – Haydn & Rollett Ltd.
1952
Ngaire Clark, Haydn & Rollett’s first office lady starts work. Haydn & Rollett build their first office and workshop at 46 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna.
1953
Haydn & Rollett build their first shop in Queen Street — La Rue, on the corner of Vulcan Lane.
Following this job, Haydn & Rollett increase staff numbers and start running several jobs simultaneously. Haydn & Rollett secures thirteen sections through the NZ Government Group Building Scheme and builds their first group of homes, on the corner of Exmouth and College Roads, Northcote.
1958
Haydn & Rollett showcase their housing in the North Shore Parade of Homes.
1959
Auckland Harbour Bridge opens, connecting the North Shore to downtown Auckland.
1960-1970
1960
Haydn & Rollett showcase their housing in the Northcote Parade of Homes.
By 1960 most of Haydn & Rollett’s work, apart from residential building, is on the “city side” of the bridge.
1962
Haydn & Rollett come to the end of their house building era and start to work on shop, bank and office fit-outs. This quickly becomes a large part of their business.
1964
George Rollett turns 60 and retires after 18 years in the business.
Trevor Hefford is invited by George Hadyn to join the company.
1967
Molly Macalister, George Haydn’s wife, unveils a monumental bronze sculpture of ‘Maori figure in a Kaitaka cloak’ in front of the Auckland Chief Post Office, Queen Elizabeth Square.
1970-1980
1977
Eric Wilson joins Haydn & Rollett as a Quantity Surveyor.
1979
George Haydn turns 60 and retires after 33 years in the business. Trevor Hefford takes on the role of Managing Director at Haydn & Rollett.
Construction of the new Salvation Army Home in View Road, Mt Eden.
1980-1990
1980
Renovation of Ward 33 at Auckland Hospital.
1981
Renovation of the Old Customhouse, Auckland.
1982
Haydn & Rollett’s first formal foray into commercial development at 101-111 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley.
Purchased 14,000m2 of land then developed 17 commercial units with a total of 8,000m2 GFA.
1983
Fit out for Auckland's Sheraton Hotel, Grafton.
1984
George Rollett passes away.
1985
Construction of the new music faculty at Auckland University (Contract value $2.5 million).
Renovations on St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland.
Fit out of Regent Hotel, Auckland.
1986
Haydn & Rollett completes development and construction of a business park at 62 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley. They leave Wairau Rd and move into new premises at this location.
Metrim Mouldings owned by Haydn & Rollett, established in own unit following move to new premises. The metal mouldings were required for shop fitout work.
1987
New Zealand wins the inaugural Rugby World Cup in Auckland.
Share market crash in October.
Fit out of all public spaces and bedrooms in the Park Royal Hotel, Auckland.
Construction completed of two new churches for the Latter Day Saints, Auckland.
1989
Construction of the National Bank, Milford.
1990-2000
1990
XIVth Commonwealth Games held in Auckland.
With the advent of aluminium joinery, Metrim Mouldings is closed down.
Fit out of all public areas in the Pan Pacific Hotel, Auckland.
1991
Trevor Hefford retires after 27 years in the business. Eric Wilson takes on the role of Managing Director at Haydn & Rollett.
The Employment Contract Act is introduced in New Zealand, bringing major changes to the industry.
1992
Extensions and fit out of St Lukes Shopping Centre.
Construction completed of all the new buildings in the Wairau Park development North Shore.
1993
Sam Bufton joins Haydn & Rollett as Construction Manager.
1994
Seismic upgrade and refurbishment of Takapuna Grammar School (Contract value $4 million).
1995
Seismic upgrade and refurbishment of Auckland Grammar School (Contract value $6 million).
1996
Seismic upgrade and refurbishment of Jubilee Building, Parnell (Contract value $2.2 million).
Construction of the Waitakere District Courts, Henderson, a Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $8 million).
1997
Eric Wilson retires after 20 years in the business. Sam Bufton is appointed Managing Director.
1998
Manufacturing facility and office completed for Transpak Industries, Albany together with purchase of Porana Rd building, a Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $17 million) ans sold to Property For Industry (PFI). The first of 32 major projects delivered with PFI over the following years.
Commenced roll out of Carter’s stores at Tawa Drive, Constellation Drive, Papakura and refurbishments at Henderson, St Lukes and Panmure.
Construction of Paradice Skating Arena, Botany Downs (Contract value $4.5 million).
2000-2010
2000
Construction of main lodge and chalets at
Kauri Cliffs Golf Course, Kerikeri (Contract value $11.5 million).
Construction of Sony New Zealand head office, Northcote, a Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $4 million).
2001
Construction commenced on major industrial warehouse park, The Gate, Penrose, including the 22,000m² Distribution Centre for Carter Holt Harvey Tissue, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $35 million). The completed development was sold to Goodman Property. The first of 40 major projects delivered with Goodman over the next 14 years.
Work commenced on major retail development project, The Hub, Botany Downs, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $30 million).
Project management of first major off-shore industrial project, The Gate, Melbourne, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value A$21 million).
2002
Construction of Canon New Zealand’s head office, Northcote, a Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $13 million).
2003
Major contractor in the fitout of Auckland Hospital’s new Acute Services Building (Contract value $18.2 million).
Haydn & Rollett build and move into new head office premises at Akoranga Business Park, Northcote, another Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $4 million).
2004
George Haydn officially opens the new Haydn & Rollett premises at Akoranga Business Park, Northcote, on 26 March.
Construction of Clifton luxury apartments on the Takapuna cliff top, Auckland, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Contract value $8.2 million).
Construction of a 26 metre high warehouse facility for Recall at The Gate, Penrose (Contract value $3.8 million).
Work commenced on the construction of a 44,000m2 warehouse for Fonterra in Te Rapa, Hamilton (Contract value $22.9 million).
Kim Barrett joins Haydn & Rollett as a Project Manager.
2005
Work commenced on the construction of a new community auditorium, student services and administration buildings at Westlake Boys High School (Contract value $8.8 million).
Construction of a 40,000m2 warehouse for Linfox near Auckland Airport (Contract value $22.8 million).
Construction of a 34,000m2 warehouse for Exel at Highbrook, East Tamaki (Contract value $18.9 million).
Construction of a large format retail centre in Whakatane commences, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $55 million).
Construction commenced on 3 buildings at the 26 hectare Savill Link development in Otahuhu (Contract values $33.6 million).
George Haydn passes away.
2006
Haydn & Rollett celebrates its 60th birthday on 26 March.
2007
Metlifecare “The Poynton” Village Stage 1 project in Takapuna commences (Contract value $49.6 million). In total, $114 million worth of work was completed at the retirement village.
Completion of NZ Post Auckland Mail Centre at Highbrook, East Tamaki (Contract value $20.5 million).
The 1st stage of Carlaw Park Redevelopment project commences, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $97 million)
Completion of 71 apartments at the Hibiscus Coast Retirement Village, Red Beach.
Haydn & Rollett acquire the controlling interest in McKenzie & Parma Ltd, which was established by Ian McKenzie and Parma Pandaram in 1993.
Global Financial Crisis "GFC" hits in September.
Completion of 71 apartments at the Hibiscus Coast Retirement Village, Red Beach (Contract value $23 million).
Carlaw Park completed and opened by the Mayor of Auckland City.
The mixed use development at Carlaw Park completed and opened by the Mayor of Auckland City.
Design & build of 20,000m2 coldstore for Fonterra at Te Rapa, Hamilton (Contract value $30 million).
Construction of Countdown Manukau, retail centre and office at Great South Rd, Manukau (Contract value $29.4 million).
Completion of a new manufacturing facility for Southern Spars in Avondale, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $17 million).
2010-2020
2010
Office building development on Stanley St housing KiwiRail’s new head office is completed, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $37 million).
Sam Bufton retires after 18 years in the business and is invited to continue on as an Independent Director.
Kim Barrett takes on role of Managing Director.
2011
All Blacks win the World Cup for the second time, in Auckland.
Haydn & Rollett Property Fund Ltd is established and purchases first property, Stanley St Office. Fund is managed by Haydn & Rollett.
Haydn & Rollett commences building houses at Kensington Park, Orewa (Contract values $40 million).
2012
Redevelopment of the old 5 hectare Carter’s Tissue facility at Henderson for Webstar, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $27 million).
20,000m2 warehouse for Supercheap at Savill Link, Otahuhu completed (Contract value $11.6 million).
2013
Turnkey delivery of the new Cardinal Logistics 27,000m2 distribution centre at Wiri (Contract value $18.4 million). The first of seven projects to be delivered for Cardinal Logistics.
The old Sony head office is redeveloped with an extra level added, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $13 million).
2014
Carlaw Park Student Village Stage 1 completed and wins the NZ Property Council Multi-Unit Residential Property Award (Contract value $36 million).
Haydn & Rollett commences building houses at Sunderland Precinct, Hobsonville Point (Contract values $78 million).
2015
Seismic upgrade and refurbishment of the 100 year old Saatchi & Saatchi Building, The Strand, Parnell (Contract value $7.6 million).
A new business unit, Haydn & Rollett Property Services Ltd, is established and launched.
All Blacks win the World Cup for the third time, in London.
Launch of the new Haydn & Rollett branding and logo.
2016
The final stage of the Carlaw Park Student Village is completed, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $104 million), thereby bringing to an end a 15-year redevelopment programme of the old Carlaw Park rugby league grounds in conjunction with Auckland Rugby League and McDougall Reidy & Co.
Construction of the Bulk Store Hub (Contract value $15.5 million) following completion of multiple buildings at 124 Hewlett’s Rd, Mt Maunganui for Property for Industry (PFI).
Completion of the world class Sistema Plastics Manufacturing Facility at Te Tiki Rd, Mangere. Total building area of 53,000m2 (Contract value $57 million).
2017
Completion of Metlifecare Greenwich Gardens Village Stage 4 & 5, Unsworth Heights (Contract value $65.5 million). In total, $108 million worth of work was completed at the retirement village.
Construction of the Megan Jaffe Ray White Office in Remuera (Contract value $5.3 million).
The Sistema Plastics Manufacturing Facility wins the Supreme Award at the NZ Property Council awards evening, along with the best Industrial Property Award.
2018
Three apartment buildings at Lake Pupuke Drive, Takapuna are completed (Contract value $40 million).
Completion of the residential development project, Botanica Apartments and Botanica Heritage, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $80 million).
Construction of the new IAG Office, Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $28 million).
2019
The challenging 132 Halsey St Apartment project is completed, winning a number of awards, including the NZ Property Council Best in Category Multi-Unit Residential Property Award in 2020 (Contract value $82 million).
Construction of the Waste Management head office and facilities, Springs Rd, East Tamaki (Contract value $48 million).
Design and build of the Metlifecare Gulf Rise villas in Red Beach (Contract value $11 million).
Establishment and management of Resident Properties Ltd, a Build to Rent (BTR) Property Fund, together with Reidy & Co. First apartment/hotel building gets underway at Edwin St, Mt Eden (Contract value $27 million).
2020-2030
2020
February 2020 the Covid-19 global pandemic arrives in New Zealand.
Completion of the Allegion office & warehouse at Rosebank Rd, Avondale (Contract value $17 million).
OKLA Apartments in Albany completed (Contract value $45 million).
Construction gets underway on the Carlaw Park Student Village Stage 3, a Haydn & Rollett joint venture development (Project value $230 million).
Construction gets underway on the new Costco Members Warehouse in Westgate (Contract value $87.4 million).
Construction of the new MIT Tech Park education facility in Manukau, a Haydn & Rollett development (Project value $55 million).
Waste Management head office and facilities have a clean sweep of the 2020 Property Council Industry Awards, winning the Green Building Award, the Industrial Property Award and the Supreme Award.
2021
Haydn & Rollett celebrate 75 years.
Construction and completion of the AS Colour Office/Warehouse in Westgate (Contract value $16 million).
Work commences at Cardinal Drury which is stage 1 of a state-of-the-art logistics centre (Contract value $72 million)
Allegion office & warehouse wins a NZ Property Council Industrial Property Merit Award.
OKLA Apartments in Albany win a NZ Property Council Multi-Unit Residential Property Excellence Award.
MIT Tech Park education facility wins multiple Australasian awards, including an Excellence Award at the 2021 Property Council Awards.
2023
Sectors
2022
2022
Carlaw Park Student Village Stage 3 is completed, achieving the delivery deadline established with the UOA in 2019, well before the advent of the Covid Pandemic.
Construction gets underway at Te Pūtahi Auckland Film Studios (Project Kelly) for Tataki Auckland Unlimited, with a very tight construction program and is completed on time.
The first New Zealand Costco Members Warehouse in Westgate is completed (Contract value $87.5 million).
Completion of the Ballance Agri-Nutrients facility in Whangarei (Contract value $20.5 million)
AS Colour Office/Warehouse in Westgate, win an Excellence Award at the Property Council Awards.
Over a three-month period at the tailend of 2022, Haydn & Rollett handed over $250 million worth of projects, an unprecedented result in the company’s history.
2023
Construction gets underway at Bowden Road (Contract value $56 million) and Springs Road (Contract value $50 million), for client Property For Industry (PFI).
Carlaw Park Student Village Stage 3 wins the 2023 Property Council NZ Multi-Unit Residential Best in Category Award.
Project Kelly (Te Pūtahi – Auckland Film Studios) wins an Excellence award in Industrial Property at the Property Industry Awards.