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Creo is Changing the
in Playground Equipment, Construction, and Design in New Zealand.
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Welcome.
AtCreo,we’reonamissiontobuild brilliantplaygroundsandevenbetter customerrelationships.
AsNewZealand’sonlyfull-serviceplayground company,weoffereverythingfromplayground designandconstructionthroughtosafety surfacingandequipmentallunderoneroof. Thisuniqueapproachgivesustheadvantage ofprovidingsmootherandsimplerplayground buildingexperiencestoourcustomers.
Withequipmentdesignandmanufacturing inhouse,weofferunrivalledspeedofdelivery whilealsosupportingthelocaleconomy.Our teamofexperienceddesignersandbuilderswork closelywithclientstocreateplaygroundsthat bestreflecttheuniquecharacterandneedsof those who will use them.
Weprideourselvesontakingacollaborative approach,ensuringthateveryplaygroundwe buildisexactlywhatourclientswantandneed.
Takealookatourportfolioandseehowwe’re makingadifferenceinplaygroundequipment, construction,anddesigninNewZealand.
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Who are we?
Creoisaplaygrounddesignand constructioncompanythatwasfounded in2016withagoaltoprovideanall-in-one playgrounddesignandconstructionservice to communities across New Zealand. We quicklyrealisedthattherewasagapin themarketforacompanythatcould handleeverythingfrominitialdesignto final installation.
Aswegrew,weaddedplayground equipmentdesignandmanufacturing toouroffering.Bymanufacturingour ownequipmentin-house,wecan shortenleadtimesandsupportour localeconomy.
AtCreo,webelievethatplaygrounds playanimportantroleinbuilding strong,inclusivecommunities.We’re committedtomakingadifferencein playgrounddesignandconstruction in New Zealand and continue to work towardsthatgoal.
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Everyplaygroundprojectisunique, that’swhywedesigntofityourneeds. Ourprocessisdesignedtodeliver thehighestoutcomesforyouand yourcommunity.
AsNewZealand’sonlyfull-serviceplayground company,Creooffersacomprehensiverange ofservicesthatencompasseseveryaspectof theplaygroundcreationprocess.
Fromplaygrounddesignandequipment manufacturingtoinstallationandsurfacing, Creoisyourone-stop-shopforplaygrounds.
Thismeansthatyoucanrelyonustotakecare ofeverysingledetailinvolvedinbuildingyour playground,withouthavingtoworryaboutdealing withmultiplecontractorsorsuppliers.
WhenyouworkwithCreo,yougetadesignthat’s customisedtomeetyourspecificneeds,taking intoaccountfactorssuchasbudget,space, andsafetyrequirements.Creothenhandlesall sourcingofmaterials,manufacturing,logistics, andtheinstallationprocess,ensuringthat everythingisdonetothehigheststandards.
ChoosingCreomeansyoucanhavepeaceof mindknowingthatyourprojectisingoodhands. Youcantrustthatwewilldeliverahigh-quality, safe,andengagingplaygroundthatmeetsall yourneedswhilesavingyoutimeandmoneyby havingasinglepointofcontactthroughoutthe entireprocess.
Creo’sturn-key playground service includes:
• PlaygroundDesign
• SourcingofEquipmentandMaterials
• EquipmentManufacturing
• Logistics
• ProjectManagement
• Civil Construction
• EquipmentInstallation
• SafetySurfacing
• Landscaping
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5 Project Showcase 06 LornaIrenePlayground,KapitiCoast 12 AndersonBaySchool,Dunedin 18 OmaramaTop10HolidayPark 24 ChelseaStreetPlayground,Miramar,Wellington 30 GlenavonSchool,Auckland 36 SilverdaleSchool,Auckland 42 TheTreehouse,MiddlemoreChildcareCentre,Auckland 48 BrooklynCommunityCentre,Wellington 54 NorthlandSchool,Wellington 60 CentennialPark,Balclutha 68 KereruParkCampus,Auckland 72 KingsPlantBarn,Auckland 78 WesternHeightsSchool,Auckland 84 MilneDrivePlayground,KapitiCoast 90 IntroducingCreoCreations. 2200 Contents creospace.co.nz
6 02 01 Items Featured 01 Wooden Pergolas 02 Two Bay Robinia Wood Swing Set with Safety Swing and Inclusive Basket Swing 03 Inclusive Wooden Double Arch Climber 04 Inclusive Wooden Single Story Tower creospace.co.nz/lorna-irene/ Lorna Irene Playground, Kapiti Coast. The Playground Builders
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Items Featured 01 Two Bay Robinia Wood Swing Set 02 Robinia Wood Log Scramble 03 Robinia Wood Flying Fox creospace.co.nz/anderson-bay-school/ 12 01 Anderson Bay School, Dunedin. The Playground Builders
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“Working with Creo was very straightforward. Nothing was a problem. Nothing was too hard. Whatever ideas that we came up with throughout the project, they were taken on board, and they said “yeah that’s not a problem we can change that”. That was a huge thing.”
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“Creo hasn’t made a “playground” as such, they’ve made a “play space”. It’s given younger campers the freedom to be able to play how they want. We see some awesome games being played here in the park, and just the happiness, the fun, and the laughter that comes from this space are more than we could’ve imagined when we signed up with Creo to create this.”
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been very fortunate to work with Creo to produce this wonderful space for our children.”
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“Creo was by far the most professional right from the very beginning. I really loved working with them. They were great to communicate with. They got back to me quickly and their designs were amazing. Particularly their 3D Design. Seeing the children within that space and what that would look like was really neat, and a really quick, smooth process. This whole play space was done in just over 3 and a half weeks. And they were working in quite poor weather conditions as well but they still managed to make it happen.”
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“Our next big project is going to be our intermediate space and creating a space for them outside. We will definitely be coming back to Creo to talk through that with them.”
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“What I felt most confident about with Creo, was their communication. When things happened, we were always kept in the loop. Every week we got an update that was emailed to me so I was able to email the board and our community.”
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“They really listened to what we wanted.”
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Items Featured 01 Whare 02 Waka 03 Robinia Wood Log Jam 04 Robinia Wood Monkey Loops 05 Robinia Wood Climbing Net 06 Robinia Wood Pull Up Bars 07 Robinia Wood Spinning Log 08 Robinia Wood Inclusive Basket Swing 09 Bug Hotels - Page 68 10 Magnifying Glass - Page 68 creospace.co.nz/kereru-park-campus/ Kereru Park Campus, Auckland. 66 03 02 01 The Playground Builders
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A collection of plants borders the play space, creating the perfect backdrop to the indoor area. Creo worked to create a visually open space that is welcoming and vibrant, adding value, activity, and personality to this new Kings Plant Barn. creospace.co.nz
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Western Heights School, Auckland. Items Featured 01 Turf Lined Tunnel 02 Pour’n’Play Steppers 03 Pour’n’Play Balance Balls 04 Pour’n’Play Seats 05 Slack Line creospace.co.nz/western-heights-school/ 78 “I looked at their body of work and read the stories from different schools and organisations that had them come in and put in a play space and it was just so positive.” Principal, Ash Maindonald 02 01 05 The Playground Builders
“They came out and spent quite a bit of time at morning tea and lunchtime, just observing our children, seeing how they played. Seeing how they interacted and getting a feel for our school and the culture of the school. Based on that they came to us with a proposal and that really impressed me.”
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“I saw the attention to detail. The quality control was just amazing. Nothing but the highest praise.”
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Introducing Creo Creations.
LocallyMadePlayground EquipmentfromCreo.
We’reknownasplaygrounddesigners andbuilders,butdidyouknowwealso manufactureourownplayequipment righthereinNewZealand?Choosing equipmentthatisdesignedand manufacturedhereprovidesyou with a number of benefits.
Shorter Lead Times.
Let’s start with the obvious one: shorter lead times. WhenyouchooseCreo’slocallymadeequipment, you’regettingsomethingthat’smade“justupthe road”. Local manufacture means faster lead times andmoreflexibledeliveryoptions,whichoftenleads tofewerdisruptionstoyourprojectscheduleand fastercompletionofyourplayground.
Quality You Can Trust.
AnotherkeyadvantageofchoosingCreo’slocally madeequipmentisthatyoucanrestassuredthat itismadewiththehighestqualitymaterialsand craftsmanship.Beinglocal,wehaveavestedinterest inensuringthatourequipmentismadetothe higheststandards,asourreputationisontheline. Thisresultsinplaygroundequipmentthatisbuiltto lastandcanwithstandtherigorsofregularuse.
Designed for New Zealand Conditions.
Unlikemanyimportedplayequipmentitems, Creo’slocallymanufacturedequipmentis designedtomeetthespecificneedsofNew Zealandplaygrounds.Creohasbeenbuilding playgroundsinNewZealandforalongtimeand we are familiar with the climate here. This allows ustodesignequipmentthatisbettersuitedto the New Zealand environment.
Support Local.
Bygoinglocal,youaresupportinglocal businessesandhelpingtocreatelocaljobs. It’sagreatwaytohaveapositiveimpacton theNewZealandeconomyandbuildstronger communities,allwhilecreatingafunand excitingplaygroundforyourowncommunity.
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Custom Designed Equipment. Log Jams. Lookingforthatuniquecentralplay pieceforyourplayground?Ourteamof playgroundequipmentdesignersand engineerswillworkcloselywithyouto createit.Ifyouhaveauniqueprojectin mindthatrequiressomethingspecial, giveusacallon 0800 000 334 creospace.co.nz
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One Call, One Contact, One Perfect Playground.
Looking for a top-quality playground that’s tailored to your specific needs? Look no further than Creo, the only full-service playground company in New Zealand. With Creo, you don’t have to worry about dealing with multiple contractors or suppliers because we take care of every aspect of the creation process, from design and manufacturing to installation and surfacing. Plus, we’ll make sure your new playground is designed to fit your budget, space, and safety requirements. With Creo, you can have confidence that your project is in good hands. So why wait? Contact us today and get started on creating your dream playground!
To book a meeting, simply give us a call on 0800 000 334.
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