Connecting IKEA’s warehouse to the Auckland Airport network

Powering Ikea’s new warehouse, situated within the Auckland Airport precinct, might seem like a straightforward job on the face of it. But, that’s only because the team at DGE were tasked with the project. After all, installing an 11,000v power centre is not something just any electrical engineer can do. However, DGE’s skill and experience […]

Powering Recorp: Delivering High Voltage Excellence

What do you do when you need a trusted electrician who is skilled in safe high voltage systems and can meet a specified deadline? Why, you call DGE of course! When contacted by the electricians working on the Recorp project and tasked with installing the high voltage network, we knew we could meet the specifications […]

Powering Progress: Behind the Scenes at Foodstuffs Head Office

When approached by the Auckland Airport team regarding the planned construction of the Foodstuffs head office and warehouse within their infrastructure, we knew the scale of the project was going to be HUGE. And we weren’t wrong. With 12km of cabling required to connect two massive 10-ton transformers, this was not a job for the […]

Keeping The Lights On At Eden Park

One week to shut down, relocate, re-earth, refeed and reactivate a 10-ton transformer  at New Zealand’s most popular events and sports ground… no problem for DGE! Tasked by the electrician assigned to the project to assist with the complex high voltage elements, we had one week to relocate the transformer that powers the entire western […]

Powering Auckland Airport: DGE’s Role in the Pier B Expansion

The International terminal at Auckland Airport is quite possibly one of the busiest places in the country. With thousands of people passing through its gates every day, there is always something happening. So it stands to reason that being involved in a major on-site construction project can be incredibly challenging in a place that never […]

A New Space For Fisher & Paykel

A well-loved brand here in New Zealand and beyond, Fisher & Paykel wanted to lead the way in sustainability and innovation with their planned new premises. But, there would be significant hurdles to overcome to make that happen. As the new building was planned for their existing site, the old building had to be cleared […]

Jerry Green – Green energy is the way of the future.

With only one planet and limited resources, many New Zealand businesses are looking for a more sustainable way to operate. This has sparked the introduction of a national Green Star standard – a tool used to determine lower-carbon, higher-performing projects that meet the criteria of various environmental categories. Many of the projects we now work […]

NZ Bus New Lynn Stage 2

Electrification of NZ Bus New Lynn Depot: Stage Two NZ Bus has its eyes firmly focused on a cleaner, brighter future for Aotearoa’s public transport system. Which is why they are working in partnership with Auckland Transport (AT) to replace their existing fleet of diesel buses with electric alternatives. This is all part of AT’s […]

Airport Park and Ride South

Airport Park and Ride South The Auckland Airport has the privilege of serving thousands of passengers, commuters and workers every day. Many of them commute from their homes or accommodation with a vehicle. So, where do all those cars park while these people are going about their business at the airport? With space an absolute […]