Complete solutions for community space
Urban Effects works alongside Councils across New Zealand to create quality spaces for people to live, work and play. Together, we reimagine and revitalise urban streetscapes and precincts, parks and recreation spaces with refreshingly different street furniture and end-to-end service and support.
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NZ made, world class quality
The latest designs from NZ and across the globe ranging from versatile modular seating solutions to complete product suites.
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From concept to completion
Design, plan, consult and build with ease and confidence with detailed product specifications, drawings and installation instructions.
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Sustainability focus
An ever-growing range of high quality, durable products made using sustainably sourced, recycled and recyclable materials.
NZ Made
Urban Effects is a proud New Zealand-owned business with local teams, support and manufacturing in both the North and South Islands. The majority of products in our range are designed and made right here in New Zealand at our manufacturing facilities in Whanganui and Rangiora – providing local employment opportunities and delivering exceptional quality street furniture products to suit your place, purpose and price.
What’s more, you experience the level of personalised attention and support you deserve from a team committed to creating outdoor spaces that encourage people to enjoy our fresh air and landscapes.
Sustainability
Just like the Councils and communities we serve, we are constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to make our world safer, healthier, cleaner and greener now and into the future.
We offer a wide choice of high quality, durable street furniture made from sustainably-sourced, recycled and recyclable materials, such as FSC and PEFC accredited timber, aluminium, recycled concrete and wood-plastic composites. We’re focused on sustainability in our operations, too. From the materials we choose and the partners we work with to our ongoing development of more eco-friendly packaging solutions, we’re constantly working to reduce our footprint across our supply chain.
Popular Packages
We’ve got loads of experience in helping New Zealanders enjoy the great outdoors. Our value-packed packages include practical combinations of some of our most popular street furniture solutions designed to suit different needs, spaces and communities.
It’s the smart, savvy and super quick way for you to create places to meet and eat, havens to relax and connect, and encourage a healthy commute with ‘park and ride’ facilities.
Accessibility
Our parks, recreational areas and urban environments should be able to be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their age and ability. Accessibility is integral to open planning and design and this extends to outdoor furniture, facilities and amenities.
The Urban Effects range includes products specifically designed with accessibility in mind – everything from seating and table settings, to BBQs and drinking fountains.
Latest Projects
The Wave: Nohonga Toru Challenge 2024, Auckland
In line with our vision that the most successful outdoor spaces place user-centric design at their core, a talented team of landscape architects from Boffa Miskell – Zak White, Jo Kearney and Alfred Chan, collaborated with Urban Effects to be their manufacturing partner to bring a unique bench to life— the Wave. Designed to enhance […]
Waitara Marine Park
Waitara Marine Park, situated along the scenic coast of the North Island, New Zealand, stands as a testament to community collaboration and dedication. This project aimed to create a vibrant outdoor space that would serve as a hub for recreational activities and gatherings. The park’s development was a long-awaited dream, with planning and procurement beginning […]
Insights
Transforming Outdoor Spaces with Permanent Shelters
Knowing how to create an inviting and functional outdoor public space is a significant aspect of effective urban planning. Arguably, the most impactful element in this process is creating outdoor shade spaces with permanent outdoor shelters. Outdoor shade structures serve a variety of purposes, enhancing both the utility and aesthetic appeal of parks, streets and […]
Urban Planning Vs Urban Design: What’s The Difference?
When building new suburban areas or working to improve current areas, urban planning and urban design are two important concepts that come into consideration. Urban planning and urban design although interconnected, are unique terms. Understanding the difference between urban planning and urban design is crucial for councils, architects and developers who are tasked with creating […]
Streetsmart Street Furniture Essentials for Sustainable Cities
Our quest for greener, cleaner lifestyles and desire to combat the downsides of increasing urbanisation is giving urban planners and landscape architects fresh scope to re-think city streets and spaces. And street furniture is taking centre stage. Efficient public transport. Walkable and bikeable cities and neighbourhoods. Public green spaces. These are the three core elements […]