Defence, Corrections & Justice.

Contego delivers specialist passive fire protection solutions throughout New Zealand, supported by regional teams, accredited contractors, and a national operational platform. With offices and project delivery capability spanning both the North and South Islands, Contego provides consistent, high-quality service to clients wherever their projects are located.

We aim to ensure that our performance exceeds expectations and that we leave a positive outcome for our clients. Our clients range from Tertiary Institutes, local Government, Corporates, Private Building owners, Medical, Industrial, Consultants, Main Contractors & Sub-Contractors

NZ Defense Force – Dunedin Complex

Value: $25 M | Client: NZ Defense Force | Contractor: Hawkins | Scope: Design & Build Passive Fire Protection
 
A security-sensitive redevelopment including new works and remediation within an operational military environment. Contego delivered fire protection with minimal operational disruption.
 
Highlights: Passive fire upgrades to secure facilities, including armory rooms, while managing strict access and security protocols.

Project Anvil – NZ Army Burnham Maintenance Building

Value: $50 M | Client: NZ Defence Force | Contractor: Leighs Construction | Scope: Design & Build Passive Fire and Acoustic Treatment
 
Contego delivered complex passive fire and acoustic systems on this strategic military logistics and maintenance facility.
 
Highlights: High-spec systems tailored for performance, confidentiality, and coordination across secure zones.

Ministry of Justice – Nationwide Court Remedial Programme

Value: $1 M | Client: Ministry of Justice | Facilities Manager: Downer | Scope: Passive Fire Remedials
 
Contego completed passive fire upgrades in active courtrooms across Nelson, Invercargill, Blenheim, and New Plymouth. Projects required high sensitivity to security, limited access, and non-disruption to court operations.
 
Highlights: Precision remediation under intense public and operational scrutiny.

Dunedin Central Police Station – Passive Fire Remedials

Value: $500k | Client: Ngāi Tahu & NZ Police | Scope: Passive fire remedials
 
Contego provided targeted remedial work in the live operational police station in central Dunedin, balancing safety improvements with high-security requirements.
 
Highlights: Delivered without disrupting law enforcement operations.

Department of Corrections – Springhill Prison Passive Fire Remedials

Value: $100k | Client: Department of Corrections | Scope: Passive fire remedials in high-security corrections environment
 
Contego delivered critical remedial upgrades at one of NZ’s largest prisons, coordinating closely with Corrections staff to complete work around live inmate operations.
 
Highlights: Secure access management, zero incidents, live facility integration.