Backyard Kids, Ōtaki

Backyard Kids – Early Childcare Centre

Building community infrastructure with care, coordination, and compliance.

Services:

Acting as Project and Contract Manager, Land Matters provided end-to-end delivery oversight, including consenting, contractor procurement, risk management, and contract administration under NZS3910:2013. Collaboration across multiple agencies, including MOE, MOH, Kāpiti Coast District Council, architects, and funders, ensured the project met all certification and operational readiness requirements.

Services:

  • Empowering early learning through high-quality infrastructure

    Backyard Kids Early Learning Centre is a modern, purpose-built facility located in the heart of Ōtaki’s developing commercial precinct. Adjacent to an 8-lot commercial subdivision, this centre was designed to consolidate childcare operations into a safe, future-proofed environment while navigating the complex regulatory framework of early childhood education.

  • Coordinating complexity with confident project delivery

    Our Services Included:

    • Project management across the full build lifecycle
    • NZS3910:2013 contract administration
    • Tender process facilitation and contractor procurement
    • Regulatory compliance for building consent and CCC
    • Risk and cost management, including value engineering
    • Stakeholder engagement across client, design, and regulatory teams
    • Progress documentation and reporting

     

  • Proactive management and solutions in a live environment

    Operating within a cost-plus contract structure and surrounded by other active construction sites, Land Matters took a proactive approach. Our key objectives included:

    • Approach Consolidate staff operations in a modern, compliant facility
    • Deliver a flexible and future-proofed building
    • Meet budget expectations and maintain value for money
    • Ensure smooth construction delivery and operational continuity
    • Achieve full compliance with MOE, MOH, and local authority requirements
    • Maintain clear and timely communication with all stakeholders Backyard

  • Delivering value for clients and community

    By managing the project from inception through to certification, Land Matters provided a steady hand across an evolving delivery environment.

    Key outcomes:

    • Centre Delivered On Time and Within Budget: Project completed to the agreed budget, with clear variation tracking and no cost overruns.
    • Full Certification Achieved: The centre achieved CCC along with all relevant approvals from MOE and MOH, enabling immediate operation.
    • Stakeholder Confidence Maintained: Transparent claims tracking, regular reporting, and responsive site management ensured stakeholder and funder trust throughout the project.

    This successful delivery ensured Backyard Kids could open its doors to the community without delay, providing a high-quality early learning environment for tamariki in the growing Ōtaki region.

“The process of certifying an Early Childcare Centre provided invaluable insights into managing complex regulatory and stakeholder environments effectively. Land Matters’ proactive approach significantly contributed to our project’s timely and budget-conscious delivery.”

Alice Buchanan

Owner Director