Ngā Iti Kahurangi - Central North Island
The Ministry of Education's Ngā iti Kahurangi (NIK) programme aims to enhance the learning environments of over 600 small and remote schools nationwide.
Location
Bay of Plenty Te Moana-a-Toi
Gisborne Te Tairāwhiti
Hawke's Bay Te Matau-a-Māui
Taranaki
Manawatū-Whanganui
Wellington Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara
Project Components Project Management Design Consulting Construction Observation Procurement Auditing Revit Modeling Contract Management Electrical Digital Twin Drone Survey Digital Surveying LED Lighting Upgrade Asbestos Management Plans Asbestos Decontamination Reverb Testing Acoustic Treatment Asbestos Surveys Insulation Installations Carpet Tile Installations
Completed 2026
The core components of the project are upgrades that offer immediate benefits to schools, including new, high-quality LED lighting, acoustic panels to create better sound environments, quality carpet tiles in teaching spaces, and thermal insulation in ceilings.
Torque IP is the project manager for the Central North Island zone of the project, managing work on more than 270 schools. Torque IP handles the whole project, scheduling assessments, developing the plan for upgrades, engaging contractors, handling all communications with the school, and doing quality assurance to ensure what is delivered matches the design specification.