We specialise in the hard stuff — complex projects led by builders who know how to deliver.
About us
Milestone Projects is a New Zealand owned company providing builder-led project management and asset oversight services across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and wider regions.
We work across residential, commercial, and shared-property environments, supporting the long-term performance, safety, and value of buildings through clear governance, practical decision-making, and experienced on-the-ground leadership.
As a builder-led team, our advice is grounded in a deep understanding of how buildings are designed, constructed, repaired, and maintained in New Zealand conditions. This practical lens allows us to work alongside your team - assess risk early, understand the real implications of decisions, and guide clients toward solutions that are compliant, durable, and fit for purpose.
We are often engaged where projects are complex, constrained, or require careful coordination — including remediation works, staged upgrades, live-building projects, and assets with multiple stakeholders. Our role is to bring structure, clarity, and accountability to challenging situations and keep projects moving forward with confidence. Based in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, our team maintains a strong local presence with regular site involvement and hands-on oversight. We work closely with owners, consultants, and contractors, drawing on a trusted network of qualified local trades and specialists to ensure quality control, consistency, and accountability across all works.
Milestone Projects is part of a national construction group, providing financial strength, collective buying power, and operational support — while remaining locally focused and responsive.
Our Capabilities
Milestone Projects is a builder-led, solution-driven team trusted to deliver clarity and momentum on complex and challenging projects across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and wider New Zealand.
Our team brings deep construction knowledge and practical judgement to projects that involve complexity, constraints, or multiple stakeholders. We are calm under pressure, decisive when it matters, and focused on achieving outcomes that work technically, commercially, and over the long term.
We work across new builds, upgrades and refurbishments, staged projects, and specialist construction work where careful planning and experienced oversight make the difference. Our strength lies in understanding how buildings perform over time and applying that knowledge to make sound decisions early.
From design and planning through to delivery and completion, we provide hands-on leadership, builder-level insight, and clear decision-making. We coordinate consultants, contractors, and specialists with a focus on quality, accountability, and outcomes — ensuring projects are delivered properly and stand the test of time.
Projects
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Apartment Refurbishment
Occupied Residential Building
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Commercial Office & Workshop Facility
Z Energy
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Community Housing
Rotorua
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Roof Replacement
Tauranga CBD
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Knoll Ridge Café
Whakapapa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu
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Happy Valley Ski Field
Whakapapa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu
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Residential Project
Waikato
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Southwell School Project
Waikato
Meet the team
Meet the core Milestone Projects team
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Project Manager
Simon is the primary point of contact for clients and leads the day-to-day management of Milestone Projects’ property maintenance and asset management contracts. With more than 20 years’ experience across residential, commercial, and civil construction, he brings a calm, practical approach to coordinating programmes, contractors, and consultants.
Simon is known for his strong planning skills, clear communication, and ability to manage risk, ensuring buildings are maintained efficiently and continue to perform as intended over the long term.
Contact me to discuss your project:
0273 029 882
simon.hardy@milestoneprojects.co.nz
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Project Manager
Craig provides senior construction oversight across Milestone Projects’ maintenance and asset management portfolio. With more than 40 years’ experience and a strong trade background, he has led both large and small projects, managing teams, contractors, and long-term client relationships across New Zealand.
Craig’s depth of experience underpins the day-to-day management of our contracts, providing an additional layer of technical oversight, sound judgement, and continuity for clients.
Contact Craig with your curly questions: 0274 874 624
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Site Supervisor
Bryan provides regular on-site support, helping ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
He plays a key role in supporting both the work on site and the wider team, managing day-to-day logistics and contributing to smooth, well-coordinated operations across multiple sites.
“Not only was the project delivered ahead of schedule, but Simon also secured Code Compliance Certification the day after the final inspection. During the defect inspection, we were unable to identify a single issue.”
— M.Walker, Project Velocity Health and Safety
We place a high priority on worksite safety and ensure all contractors accessing your building are fully licensed, trained, and operating within established health and safety systems.
This provides assurance that risks are managed appropriately and that residents, visitors, and contractors are protected at all times.
Health and safety underpins how we operate.
Milestone Projects is SiteWise Gold accredited, with all suppliers monitored and required to hold a minimum level of independent accreditation.
Our in-house team includes staff with formal health and safety qualifications, including the National Certificate in Health and Safety and Injury Prevention.
We are Insured
We maintain appropriate insurance coverage to protect owners, contractors, and the asset.
General Liability $10m
Statutory Liability $2m
Employers Liability $1m