Metal Art Ltd

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

On the road with Steve Kyle - Day 03
Custom Civic Bins Built for Community Spaces – Pahiatua

Another great stop on Steve’s journey through the regions.
These custom colour Large Civic Bins were purchased by Downer Alliance for Tararua District Council and installed in Pahiatua combining functionality, durability, and streetscape appeal in one smart solution.

Designed for long-term public use and built to handle New Zealand conditions with ease.

01/06/2026

7 Days.

Next week, Metal Art Limited launches the StreetandPark.co.nz - a new website purpose-built for New Zealand's councils, architects, and contractors.

A specification-grade resource. Not a brochure.

Here's a preview of what we've been working on:
→ Full product ranges with technical specification sheets
→ A streamlined Request a Quote process- direct to our team
→ A focus on sustainability and accessibility to help you meet your goals

Backed by 35+ years of Metal Art manufacturing. Built for the people who specify New Zealand's public spaces.

StreetandPark.co.nz | NZ made by Metal Art

29/05/2026

Clive Bridge story continues - Throwback to where it all began ➡️

Following Steve’s recent visit to Clive Bridge, we dug into the archives and found the original project photos and footage from over 11 years ago.
At the time, the existing bridge footpath was only 2 meters wide, below the 3 meter standard needed to safely accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists.

But there was another major challenge:
The bridge structure was already at its maximum weight capacity.
A traditional 2 metre concrete walkway already weighed around 50 tonnes. Expanding the pathway to the required 3 metres using concrete would have increased the load to approximately 75 tonnes far beyond what was practical for the structure.

Traditional options like timber were also considered, but ongoing maintenance requirements and long-term durability concerns made them less suitable for the environment.

The solution?
Enduroplank by Replas.

Using Replas, the entire 3 metre shared pathway was completed at only 17 tonnes total, dramatically reducing structural load while also delivering:

✔ Lower maintenance
✔ High durability
✔ Long-term performance in harsh coastal conditions

Even better, the project became a major sustainability success story with the equivalent of approximately 4.2 million pieces of soft plastic diverted from landfill and transformed into durable lightweight pavers ♻️

Spanning 150 metres across the river between Napier and Hastings, Clive Bridge is now recognised as one of New Zealand’s most environmentally friendly bridge infrastructure projects.
More than a decade later, the walkway is still performing exactly as intended 👏
A great example of smart infrastructure design delivering lasting value for councils and communities.

Check out the project infomration here : https://youtu.be/9abID77Q-1U

Installed by Downer Construction for Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga.

28/05/2026

On the Road with Steve Kyle
Day 2 - 🐾 Park Island Dog Agility Area – Standing the Test of Time

More than 10 years later, the Park Island Dog Agility Area installed by Napier City Council - Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri still going strong.

A great example of durable, low-maintenance recycled plastic infrastructure helping create community spaces that last for years to come. ♻️

26/05/2026

On the road with Steve Kyle
Day 1 : Clive Bridge – 10+ Years On and Still Delivering

26/05/2026

On the road with Steve Kyle
Day 1 : Clive Bridge – 10+ Years On and Still Delivering

Installed by Downer Construction for Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga over a decade ago, this Enduroplank installation continues to prove the value of lightweight, low-maintenance infrastructure.

One of the standout benefits remains the ease of access to services for ongoing maintenance - exactly what you can see here today. Smart design, practical performance, and built to last. 👏

26/05/2026

On the road with Steve Kyle

Over the next few days, Steve, our National Sales Manager will be visiting councils, project sites, and key clients across Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, Napier and Hastings sharing some great examples of long-lasting community infrastructure projects along the way.

Stay tuned as we highlight projects that continue to perform years after installation.

25/05/2026

We've been quietly building something.

Built for the councils, architects, project managers, and contractors who design and deliver the spaces New Zealand's communities actually live in.
Not just a product catalogue. A specification resource.

Watch this space.

StreetandPark.co.nz | NZ made by Metal Art

19/05/2026

The people who shape our cities deserve better tools to do it.

Something new is coming for councils, architects, and project managers across New Zealand.

Watch this space.