New Wave Aquatics NZ

What New Wave Aquatics NZ does

New Wave Aquatics NZ is a Christchurch-based, privately held specialist contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs interactive hydroslides and aquatic experiences for the New Zealand market. Its core product is custom hydroslides featuring computer-controlled water effects and LED lighting systems that operate in tandem to create themed ride modes, supplemented by a dual-entry slide architecture the firm originated in New Zealand. The company additionally supplies bespoke fibreglass spas, plunge pools, stair systems, and supporting aquatic equipment, with design and fabrication capability derived from its affiliated manufacturer Cresta Composites.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven model. Revenue streams include turnkey hydroslide delivery (fixed price or open-book target priced), engineering and manufacturing of custom pools and spas, refurbishment and safety upgrade services for legacy slides, and recurring safety audits and feasibility studies aligned with the AS3533 standard. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to municipal aquatic facilities, councils, health clubs, tourism operators, and Christian recreation organisations, with no public pricing or channel partners.

The firm leverages a strategic partnership with ProSlide Technology (the global water ride leader) to offer premium international-standard rides locally, and collaborates with Click Suite and Perceptual Engineering to integrate theming and visual effects into its installations. The flagship project underway is the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre (NZ$370 million Christchurch Metro Sports Facility for Ōtākaro Limited), featuring New Zealand's largest indoor slide activity centre. The company has 6 employees and is founder-led by Gordon Harper, a qualified engineer who also directs Cresta Composites.

Name

New Wave Aquatics NZ

Legal name

New Wave Aquatics Ltd

Website

https://newwaveaquatics.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New Wave Aquatics NZ is a Christchurch-based specialist contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs interactive hydroslides and aquatic features for New Zealand municipal aquatic facilities, health clubs, and tourism operators, delivered via turnkey projects and refurbishment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic Equipment Manufacturing and Installation

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL), Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Interactive hydroslide design
• Aquatic facility construction
• Water slide manufacturing
• Turnkey aquatic installations
• Hydroslide safety audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Hydroslide Projects: Full-service project delivery including design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover of hydroslides and aquatic features. Fixed price turnkey solutions or open book target priced options allowing clients to be involved in detailed design.
2. Design and Manufacturing Services: Design and manufacture of custom fibreglass spas, plunge pools, stair systems, and aquatic equipment. Products tailored to fit existing buildings and client specifications.
3. Audit and Safety Assessment Services: Comprehensive hydroslide health and safety audits, safety reviews, manual rewrites, and professional consulting services for facility compliance with AS3533 standards.
4. Refurbishment and Upgrade Services: Slide refurbishment, repairs, and upgrades including problematic corner fixes, non-compliant aspect upgrades, and addition of interactive or theming elements to revitalize older slides.
5. Feasibility and Planning Services: Financial feasibility assessments, project planning, and support for facility redevelopment plans, helping clients evaluate options for upgrade, refurbishment, or replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Wave Aquatics NZ designs, manufactures, and installs custom interactive hydroslides, aquatic experiences, fibreglass spas, and plunge pools for aquatic facilities throughout New Zealand. The company delivers turnkey project solutions covering design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover, supported by ongoing safety audits, refurbishment, and feasibility services.

Product overview

New Wave Aquatics NZ is a New Zealand-based provider of aquatic entertainment equipment and services. The company's core product portfolio centres on custom-designed interactive hydroslides and aquatic experiences featuring computer-controlled water effects and LED lighting. Beyond slides, the offering includes fibreglass spas, plunge pools, slide refurbishment and upgrades, and turnkey project delivery covering design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning. The company positions itself as a distributor of ProSlide water ride technology in New Zealand while leveraging local manufacturing capabilities through its affiliated company Cresta Composites. Services extend to safety assessments, feasibility studies, and project planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Hydroslides Custom-designed interactive hydroslides featuring computer-controlled water features and LED lighting effects, built for water parks, recreation centres, and aquatic facilities seeking to be a destination draw card.
• Aquatic Experiences (Interactive Waterplay) Custom aquatic experience packages featuring interactive water effects, water cannons, tipping buckets, rain features, and computer-controlled spraying devices designed for facilities targeting toddlers through to pre-teens.
• Fibreglass Spas Custom fibreglass spa pools designed for comfort, relaxation, durability, and easy cleaning, with bespoke sizing to fit existing building footprints.
• Bespoke Plunge Pools Bespoke plunge pools designed to match client specifications and aesthetic requirements, including custom frame, pump, and filtration systems for premium health club installations.
• Turnkey Hydroslide Project Delivery Full-service project delivery for hydroslides and aquatic features, covering design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover under fixed-price or open-book target priced options.
• Slide Refurbishment and Upgrades Retrofit theming, interactive elements, and structural repairs to revitalize older slides, including problematic corner fixes, non-compliant aspect upgrades, and addition of interactive or theming elements to extend slide life.
• Hydroslide Safety Assessments and Audits Comprehensive hydroslide health and safety audits covering design through commissioning to operations and maintenance, including document reviews for pre-start checks, staff training, and water flow compliance with AS3533 standards.
• Feasibility and Planning Services Financial feasibility assessments, project planning, and redevelopment advisory support to help clients evaluate options for upgrade, refurbishment, or replacement of aquatic features.

Quantifiable outcome

• First dual entry hydroslide in New Zealand delivered to Totara Springs Christian Centre in 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• ProSlide TechnologyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019ProSlide is the global leader in water slide manufacturing and water park transformation. They provide world-leading innovations and water park design for new and expanding indoor and outdoor water parks. ProSlide has won more international awards than all other water slide manufacturers combined, including 14 first-place IAAPA water ride awards in 16 years. New Wave Aquatics offers ProSlide options to clients seeking the best the world has to offer.
• Perceptual EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerceptual Engineering has over 20 years experience in special effects, production, theming and visualisation. The company has built a reputation for delivering special effects projects on time and on budget. They collaborate with New Wave and Ngāi Tahu to design contemporary attractions with unique local flavour. Notable work includes the 2010 World Cup Opening and BNZ interactive storefront.
• Click SuitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellington-based Click Suite has 23 years experience in creating amazing visual effects and interactive experiences for museums, galleries, libraries, iwi and tourism operators. Their award-winning work includes Te Papa's acclaimed 'Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War' exhibition and interactive 'Bug Lab'. They are collaborating with New Wave to create the Metro Sports Facility hydroslide experience.
• Cresta CompositesflagshipOthersCresta Composites is New Wave Aquatics' parent company and is New Zealand's largest water slide manufacturer with over 25 years experience designing, manufacturing, and installing water slides throughout New Zealand. Founder Gordon Harper is Director of Cresta Composites.
• Ōtākaro LimitedmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerŌtākaro Limited is managing the Christchurch Metro Sports $370 million aquatics facility project. New Wave Aquatics is providing automated waterplay equipment and systems as well as specialist aquatic experiences for this major project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Waterplay Solutions: Designer and manufacturer of commercial aquatic play features, spray parks, and interactive water experiences. Closely comparable product set to New Wave's interactive aquatic experiences offerings.
• Polin Waterparks: Turkish-based global manufacturer of water slides and water park attractions, competing in the same hydroslide and themed aquatic experience category. Competes directly for major water park and aquatic facility projects worldwide, including in Australasia.
• ProSlide Technology: Global leader in water slide manufacturing and water park design, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. New Wave's flagship strategic partner and the global market leader in the same hydroslide and water ride category New Wave serves in NZ.
• Vortex Aquatic Structures International: Canadian manufacturer of aquatic play structures, splash pads, and interactive water features for municipal and commercial aquatic facilities. Directly comparable to New Wave's aquatic experience offering for toddlers through pre-teens.
• WhiteWater: One of the world's largest water park and aquatic attraction manufacturers, offering water slides, wave pools, and interactive water play. Directly competes with New Wave and ProSlide in the international hydroslide and aquatic experience market.

Others

• Cresta Composites: New Wave Aquatics' parent/affiliated company and NZ's largest water slide manufacturer with 25+ years experience. Operates as the manufacturing arm supplying New Wave's fibreglass hydroslide production.

Emerging players

• Imagineering (Aquatic Design): US-based aquatic design and engineering firm specialising in custom aquatic facilities, water features, and themed water park design. Comparable as a design-led, custom aquatic experience provider.
• Renegade Fabrication: NZ-based custom fabrication and theming company working on aquatic and leisure attractions. Provides complementary theming and fabrication services in the same NZ aquatic facilities ecosystem.

Regional players

• AdrenaLINE Adventure Parks: NZ-based adventure and amusement operator building and operating destination attractions. Compares as a regional peer in the NZ leisure/attractions market that New Wave supplies with bespoke aquatic features.

Broad incumbents

• SPLASH! Expo & Aquatics International: Industry media and trade organisation serving the broader commercial aquatic facilities industry, including municipal aquatic centres, waterparks, and aquatic designers/manufacturers. Provides reading on broader market dynamics for the sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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