3 March 2026 | Studio News

What we’ve been up to December, January and February 2026

It feels like summer has flown by. Two website launches, a big stack of updates and refreshes, and a new client in the mix.

A big hello

A warm welcome to our new client, Kaimai Plumbing and Gas. We’re super stoked to get them online and working on their new website.

Keeping WordPress websites running smoothly

If you’re on our WordPress Management Plan, your website has had its usual weekly updates. All plugins are up to date, everything is running smoothly and securely, and there is nothing you need to do. We take care of it in the background so you can focus on your business.

Websites we’ve launched

Matakohe Holiday Park

Our most recent launch is the new WordPress website for Matakohe Holiday Park. The new owners had recently taken over the holiday park and were ready to redesign their outdated website. Luckily, we were already managing another website for them, so there was no need to spend time researching a web designer. They already knew how we work and what to expect. We created a relaxed Kiwi vibe that captures the laid-back feel of this beautiful spot. The website is simple to navigate, easy to update, and makes booking a holiday quick and hassle-free.

web design for matakohe holiday park

Marball Orchard Quarry

We’ve launched a one-page website for Marball Orchard Quarry. Our one-page websites are ideal for small businesses. They’re professional, user-friendly and fully custom-designed, without the big price tag. Every company should have an online presence. With a super handy one-page website like this, there really is no reason not to get started.

one-page website for marball quarry

Sneak Peeks

Coast Palms & Cycads design mock-up

We created a quick design mock-up for a refresh of the Coast Palms and Cycads website. We often put together a quick mock-up to show the direction we’re thinking. It keeps the process easy, structured and super clear for the client. They can see how things will look and feel before we start any coding. It’s practical, straight to the point, and helps us make confident decisions early on.

get rooted design mockup

One-page website design for Kaimai Plumbing and Gas

We’re currently working on a one-page website for Kaimai Plumbing and Gas. This website will feature a full-screen intro video. It’s just a short clip, but it gives the website a nice dynamic feel right from the start.

one-page web design for kaimai plumbing and gas

Tweaks and updates

Design refresh for Papamoa Beach Family Practice

We gave the Papamoa Beach Family Practice website a small design refresh. We updated the framework, optimised everything, and added a clean beach-style background to bring that true Papamoa Beach feel to the website. Sometimes you only need small changes to create a refreshed look and new impact. Simple updates can make everything feel brighter and work more smoothly.

website refresh for papamoa beach family practice

Fresh updates for Eastwood Kitchens

We’ve updated the Eastwood Kitchens website with their latest kitchen projects and did some small layout updates along the way. The new photos reflect the kitchens they’re building today and keep the website looking current and polished. We kept the minimal look and made it even more minimal by adding more white space. It suits their business perfectly. A good website should grow with your business, and fresh projects keep it looking active and engaging.

website refresh for eastwood kitchens

Merchandise section for Brass Knuckle Customs

Think one-page websites are basic, think again. We added a merchandise section to the Brass Knuckle Customs one-page website, complete with an order button that sends an enquiry. Stock check, invoice sent, merch shipped. Simple and effective.

one-page website order form for  brass knuckle customs

ADHD Services page for Papamoa Beach Family Practice

We added a new ADHD services page to the Papamoa Beach Family Practice website. This makes it simple for patients to access the latest information. Regular updates like this keep communication clear and show that your website is active. And we’re not just doing the design. We often help with content creation, making sure the information is clear, helpful and easy to understand.

website content creation for Papamoa Beach Family Practice

Latest Builds for First Homes

We’ve added two new project builds to the First Homes website, showcasing their latest homes. A website is not a set-and-forget thing. Keeping it fresh really does make a difference.

website updates tauranga first homes

Team and intro updates for Explore and Flourish

We updated the team members and refreshed the intro collage images on the Explore and Flourish website. Keeping your website up to date with your latest team, services and news shows your business is active and thriving. Don’t let it go stale, fresh updates make all the difference.

updates for the explore and flourish website

Conference 2026 event page for Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand

The Conference 2026 event page is now live on the Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand website. We handled the full setup, from content creation and structuring to resizing and optimising images and styling the layout so everything looks clean, clear and easy to navigate. This is another client we regularly support with content creation. We create content for their posts and events on an ongoing basis, keeping their website up to date and helping them rank well in Google search results.

content writing for the MANZ website

Spotlight update for Pure Images

Pure Images has a well-earned spotlight update. We added a new banner highlighting their Creative Wedding Photographer of the Year award. It’s a great way to showcase this achievement front and centre on the website. Keep an eye on this one. We’re working on a complete design refresh for them as well, which will launch very soon. We can’t wait.

banner pure images photographer of the year 2025

WooCommerce shop banners for Kingfisher Boats

We updated the Kingfisher Boats website so the team can easily manage their WooCommerce shop banners through their backend and quickly update promotions. They’re currently offering free shipping on orders over 150 dollars. It’s simple to change, easy to manage, and ready for the next campaign.

Woocommerce free shipping and shop banners

Banner update for Tara Road Medical Centre

We added new banners and a page to the Tara Road Medical Centre website to inform patients about the update to ADHD services. Websites work best when they stay active and reflect what’s happening right now. Keep it fresh, keep it alive.

banner update tara road medical centre

How we do it

Fast websites start with smart images. We always optimise images to the smallest format possible. Most of the time, that means AVIF. It delivers great image quality at a much smaller file size, which helps your website load faster.

optimise website images-with squoosh

Need a tweak or update on your website? Or maybe it’s time for a full refresh?
Let’s have a chat — always happy to help.