Modern Environments
Modern Environments is an Auckland-based commercial landscaping contractor delivering artificial turf, structural tree pits, stormwater drainage, boardwalks, and vegetation management to councils, developers, schools, and main contractors across New Zealand.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersDairy Flat, New Zealand
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Modern Environments does
Modern Environments is a privately-held commercial landscaping and environmental contracting company headquartered at 106 Young Access Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland, with a regional branch in Christchurch established in 2025. The firm delivers turnkey outdoor construction services to councils, property developers, educational institutions, and main contractors, including artificial turf installation, boardwalk and bush track construction, structural tree pit systems (Stockholm, StrataCell, Stratavault, ACO Blue-Green Infrastructure), stormwater drainage and bio-retention, erosion control, retaining walls, mulching, and GROWSAFE-certified weed and pest management. Notable projects include the Ara Hills Redwood Park and bushwalk network for Avid Property Group, the Myers Park boardwalk for Auckland Council via Downer, the Millwater reserves for Fulton Hogan, and the Trig Rd School grounds for the Ministry of Education via Dempsey Wood.
The business operates as a project-based services contractor that wins work through council tenders and subcontractor arrangements with major civil contractors. Revenue is generated from professional services engagements (construction, planting, maintenance) and recurring managed vegetation management contracts; pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than published. Customers span local government (Auckland Council), central government (Ministry of Education), and enterprise developers (AV Jennings, Templeton Group, Avid Property Group), with service delivery supported by partnerships with technology suppliers (Citygreen, ACO New Zealand) and design firms (Boffa Miskell, Align Landscape Architects). The company is small — approximately five office staff plus a roster of site managers — and is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investors or parent entity. Geographic operations currently cover Auckland, Canterbury, and Northland, following the 2025 Christchurch branch establishment.
Modern Environments firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Modern Environments
- Legal name
- Modern Environments
- Website
- https://modernenvironments.co.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Modern Environments is an Auckland-based commercial landscaping contractor delivering artificial turf, structural tree pits, stormwater drainage, boardwalks, and vegetation management to councils, developers, schools, and main contractors across New Zealand.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Modern Environments industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Landscaping Services
- NAICS
- Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)
- SIC
- Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (BPABADAA), Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)
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Where Modern Environments is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dairy Flat
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Modern Environments business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Landscaping Services: Revenue generated from landscaping construction, planting, maintenance, and related services for commercial clients including councils, developers, schools, and infrastructure projects. Services include greenfield/brownfield landscaping, commercial landscape construction, planting, and maintenance.
- Environmental Construction Services: Specialized contracting services including stormwater drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, boardwalk construction, structural tree pit installation, and environmental remediation work.
- Vegetation Management Services: Ongoing weed control and pest control services using GROWSAFE-certified technicians for commercial properties, council contracts, and industrial sites.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Modern Environments product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Modern Environments is a commercial landscaping and dedicated contracting company that delivers greenfield and brownfield landscaping, commercial landscape construction, planting, and maintenance for councils, developers, schools, and infrastructure projects. Services include artificial turf installation, boardwalk construction, structural tree pit systems, stormwater drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, mulching, tree planting, and GROWSAFE-certified weed and pest control. The company operates own crews (site managers, estimators) and works as both a direct contractor and subcontractor across Auckland and Canterbury.
Product overview
Modern Environments is a commercial landscaping and contracting company offering a comprehensive suite of outdoor environment services. The company's core offerings span ten specialized service areas: Artificial Turf Installation (synthetic surfaces for schools and sports facilities with Auckland-specific drainage and UV considerations), Boardwalk Construction (ecological pathway systems), Erosion Control, Mulching Services (including certified playground surfaces), Pest Control, Retaining Walls (multiple construction methods), Stormwater Drainage & Flood Control, Structural Tree Pit Supply & Installation (ACO, Citygreen StrataCell, Stratavault, Stockholm systems), Tree Services & Planting, and Weed Control & Vegetation Management. Additional specialized services include coastal planting and wetlands restoration. The portfolio is delivered as service offerings rather than packaged software products, with projects ranging from streetscapes and parks to educational facilities and infrastructure landscaping.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Artificial Turf Installation Installation of synthetic grass surfaces for schools, sports facilities, and commercial properties, with specialized drainage design and UV-resistant materials suited to Auckland's climate conditions.
- Boardwalk Construction Construction of pedestrian boardwalks and walkways through sensitive ecological areas, including bush tracks, stream sides, and coastal environments, for councils and developers.
- Erosion Control Environmental protection services to prevent soil erosion on commercial properties and construction sites through strategic vegetation and structural solutions.
- Mulching Services Professional bark blowing and mulch application for commercial landscapes, including playground safety surfaces meeting NZS 5828 standards and soil protection applications.
- Pest Control Services GROWSAFE-certified integrated pest management services for public open spaces, including rodent control and vegetation pest management for commercial properties.
- Retaining Walls Engineered retaining wall construction including reinforced concrete, timber, keystone block, and gabion basket systems for commercial developments and council projects.
- Stormwater Drainage & Flood Control Engineered drainage systems including bio-retention gardens, detention ponds, and field drainage for commercial developments, ensuring compliance with regional council requirements.
- Structural Tree Pit Supply & Installation Supply and installation of engineered structural tree pit systems including ACO Blue-Green Infrastructure, Citygreen StrataCell, Stratavault, and Stockholm Tree Pits for urban tree growth beneath paved surfaces.
- Tree Services & Planting Specialists Professional tree planting, pruning, and removal services in partnership with arborist consultants and contractors for commercial properties.
- Weed Control & Vegetation Management GROWSAFE-certified vegetation control services including selective herbicide application, mechanical control, aquatic weed management, and integrated pest management for commercial properties.
- Coastal Planting Specialized coastal shoreline planting for erosion control, biodiversity enhancement, and climate resilience, featuring native New Zealand species suited to maritime conditions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Proper drainage keeps fields playable within hours of storms vs days for natural grass
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Modern Environments
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Modern Environments technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Modern Environments partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DownercoreMain contractor on Myers Park upgrade project where Modern Environments was responsible for landscape planting and maintenance. Downer was appointed by Auckland Council for the Mayoral Drive underpass and park landscape work.
- Boffa MiskellcoreLandscape architecture firm that designed Myers Park boardwalk project. Boffa Miskell is a leading NZ landscape architecture firm providing design services that Modern Environments implements.
- Citygreen (StrataCell/Stratavault)corePartnership with Citygreen for supply and installation of StrataCell and Stratavault structural tree pit systems. Citygreen is recognized as a world leader in soil cell technology for urban tree management.
- ACO New Zealand (Blue-Green Infrastructure)corePartnership with ACO New Zealand for Blue-Green Infrastructure tree pit systems that integrate with drainage networks for sustainable stormwater management. ACO designs systems with focus on stormwater capture, filtration, and re-introduction.
- AV JenningscoreProperty developer client for Ara Hills Redwood Park & Streetscape project. Modern Environments delivered playground construction, extensive planting, mulching, wetlands restoration, and streetscape planting for AV Jennings subdivisions.
- WFH (Fulton Hogan)coreMain contractor partnership with Fulton Hogan and Auckland Council for Millwater Bonair & Croix Reserve project. Modern Environments delivered play park, drainage, civil work, toilet block, and landscape construction.
- Align Landscape ArchitectsminorDesigner for Trig Rd School project. Align Landscape Architects (Christchurch) provided design services for the Ministry of Education school grounds landscaping that Modern Environments constructed.
- Synergine Group/NumatRECminorDesign consultants for Campbell's Bay Primary School project, providing play equipment and landscape design expertise for the interactive play space and outdoor classroom.
- Dempsey WoodcoreMain contractor for Trig Rd School project where Modern Environments delivered landscaping, planting, mulching, carved Pouwhenua, play equipment, and outdoor learning environment.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Modern Environments competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Boffa Miskell: Leading NZ landscape architecture and environmental consultancy. Comparable as a strategic partner (designs Myers Park for Modern Environments) and adjacent specialist in the same value chain — defines the design specs that Modern Environments implements.
- ACO New Zealand: Supplier of Blue-Green Infrastructure stormwater and tree pit systems. Comparable as a technology partner to Modern Environments and an adjacent specialist supplying the engineered systems Modern Environments installs.
- Citygreen: Supplier of StrataCell and Stratavault structural soil cell systems for urban tree management. Comparable as a technology partner to Modern Environments and an adjacent specialist in the structural tree pit value chain.
Broad incumbents
- Downer Group: ASX-listed infrastructure group providing transportation, utilities, and facilities services across ANZ with parks and landscaping capability. Comparable as a tier-one main contractor competing for the same council and developer tenders Modern Environments pursues, and an existing partner on Myers Park.
- Citycare Property: NZ council-owned facilities and open-space maintenance contractor with national reach. Comparable in providing ongoing maintenance contracts to councils but operates at a larger scale and as a council CCO rather than a privately-owned specialist.
- HEB Construction: Large NZ civil contractor with landscaping and subdivision infrastructure capability. Comparable as a competitor for council and developer landscaping contracts, particularly in the upper North Island, though broader in scope (heavy civil, roading).
- Fulton Hogan: Largest NZ-owned civil infrastructure contractor with a significant landscaping, parks, and environmental services division. Comparable as both a main contractor and a direct competitor for council landscaping tenders, and already a customer/partner of Modern Environments on Millwater.
Direct peers
- Recreational Services: NZ specialist contractor delivering parks, reserves, sports fields, and open-space maintenance to councils and schools. Directly comparable end markets (councils, schools, developers) and overlapping service scope (turf, planting, vegetation management) — a like-for-like competitor for many of Modern Environments' tenders.
- Treescape: Specialist NZ arborist and tree management company providing tree planting, pruning, and arboricultural services. Comparable as a competitor for tree-services and structural-tree-pit scopes that overlap with Modern Environments' urban forestry offering.
- Mainland Landscapes: Christchurch/Canterbury-based commercial landscaping contractor with similar service lines including subdivisions, schools, and council work. Directly comparable to Modern Environments' new Canterbury operation and a head-to-head competitor for South Island tenders.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Modern Environments leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Modern Environments funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Modern Environments M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Modern Environments
What does Modern Environments do?
Modern Environments is a commercial landscaping and dedicated contracting company that delivers greenfield and brownfield landscaping, commercial landscape construction, planting, and maintenance for councils, developers, schools, and infrastructure projects. Services include artificial turf installation, boardwalk construction, structural tree pit systems, stormwater drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, mulching, tree planting, and GROWSAFE-certified weed and pest control. The company operates own crews (site managers, estimators) and works as both a direct contractor and subcontractor across Auckland and Canterbury.
Is Modern Environments a public or private company?
Modern Environments is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Modern Environments founded?
Modern Environments was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Modern Environments based?
Modern Environments is headquartered in Dairy Flat, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does Modern Environments make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Commercial Landscaping Services are the primary driver. The others are environmental Construction Services and vegetation Management Services.
Who are Modern Environments's main competitors?
Others on record are Boffa Miskell, ACO New Zealand and Citygreen. Broad incumbents are Downer Group, Citycare Property, HEB Construction and Fulton Hogan. Direct peers are Recreational Services, Treescape and Mainland Landscapes.
Does Modern Environments have an API?
No public API is recorded for Modern Environments.
What industry is Modern Environments in?
Modern Environments's product category is Commercial Landscaping Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABADAF, Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes), with a secondary code of HSAIABAJ, Commercial Landscape Design & Installation. Its NAICS code is 561730 and its SIC code is 7340.