Hawthorn Geddes engineers & architects ltd

03/06/2026

From Green to Gold ✅🥇
A big step up from last year and a great result for our team.
It’s a reflection of the consistent effort that goes into keeping our health & safety standards strong across all projects.
Well done team 👏

30/04/2026

It’s great to see the Whangārei Municipal Building reopening after the fire and subsequent refurbishment and seismic strengthening works.

Hawthorn Geddes was proud to be involved as the peer reviewer for the seismic design, working closely with RSEng, the lead structural engineers, from the early concept stage right through to completion.

Having the peer reviewer involved early allowed key design decisions to be tested, refined, and agreed collaboratively. This helped ensure a smooth design process and a robust outcome, with fewer surprises later on.

Projects like this show how early collaboration between designers and reviewers leads to better, safer buildings for our community.

Well done to everyone involved in the refurbishment of this important civic building for the future.

04/02/2026

The heavy rain across Northland from 19 to 22 January has had a big impact on many people’s lives. Landslides, flooding, and road closures have caused a lot of disruption, especially for our coastal communities at Oakura Bay and Whangaruru. We know this has been an unsettling and difficult time for many residents, with damage to homes, unsafe ground conditions, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next.

Our geotechnical team has been working in these communities alongside Whangarei District Council to carry out rapid building assessments, with the focus on helping people understand any immediate safety risks. We’re deeply aware that behind every assessment is a family, a home, and a community trying to cope with sudden change.

As the region begins to recover, we’re here to support in any way we can. If you’re worried about your property, land stability, or damage to local infrastructure, please feel welcome to reach out to us.

02/02/2026

We’re hiring! 🌟
Hawthorn Geddes is looking for a talented Civil Design Technician to join our team in Whangarei.
If you’re skilled in CAD, enjoy creating accurate modelling and drawings, and want to work on a wide range of civil projects we’d love to hear from you.

Sound like you? Send us your CV and cover letter today!

About the role: We are seeking a talented civil design technician to join our team in Whangarei. If you are ready to work on exciting and diverse projects in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Developing landform modelling for use in prepar...

15/12/2025

👉 We’re Hiring!
Join our team as a Civil Engineer and help us build the future.
📍 Location: Whangarei
Apply now: https://hawthorngeddes.co.nz/vacancy/intermediate-or-senior-civil-engineer/

Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer Job Title: Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer Location: Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Role Type: Full time, permanent About the role: Hawthorn Geddes is looking for a Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Whangarei. We are looking for....

09/12/2025

It's always good to see buildings that we've designed being built. Great to see Northland Toyota growing and expanding from the original building and caryard that we designed in 2013.

28/10/2025

WE'RE HIRING !

Are you a graduate or junior structural engineer looking to kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment?
Our Whangārei office is on the lookout for a passionate individual ready to grow, learn, and contribute to exciting projects across the region.
Check out the job description below and apply today:

Graduate or Junior Structural Engineer Job Title: Graduate or Junior Structural Engineer Location: Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand About Us: Hawthorn Geddes Engineers & Architects Ltd is Northland’s largest full-service architectural and engineering practice. We’re a forward-thinking consultan...

19/09/2025

Come see us tomorrow! Our office is open from 10am - 12pm. If you are curious about what we do, have a project in mind or simply want to connect and chat about architecture, design or ideas we would love to see you. Our office entrance is through the carpark at 7 Selwyn Ave - beside the carwash.

Designgroup architects h+k will also be open from 10am - 2pm.

12/09/2025

Open Studio Day – Come Meet Us!
As part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025, hosted by Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects, we’re opening our doors and inviting you in. Whether you’re curious about what we do, have a project in mind, or simply want to connect and chat about architecture, design, or ideas – we’d love to meet you.
Come explore our space, meet the team, and see what we’re working on.
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10/09/2025

We’re thrilled to have sponsored the Te Kamo Intermediate Football Team this season! 🎉
Their teamwork and determination paid off — finishing 6th out of 44 teams! 🥳👏

A huge congratulations to the players. We’re proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 💪⚽️