Building Health Facilities That Work for People
New Zealand's health system supports New Zealanders to live well, stay well, and get well. Leighs is proud of its role working with Health New Zealand, as well as our commercial and cooperative providers, to deliver new and integrated health services in our communities.
Leighs has delivered some of Aotearoa’s most complex health projects, from new clinical spaces to major redevelopments in live hospital environments.
We understand the need for safe access, reliable building services, and clear communication with hospital teams.
Our focus is simple: build facilities that support better care, run efficiently, and keep patients, staff, and visitors safe.
What we bring to Health
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Proven delivery in live clinical environments
We plan our work so hospitals can keep operating, managing access, noise, infection risk, and essential services. -
Strong building services expertise
Our in-house specialists understand the technical demands of health projects including HVAC, medical gases, fire, and security systems. -
Clear communication with hospital teams
Nurses, clinicians, and facilities managers need certainty. We build around their daily operations, with regular updates and early problem solving.
Shared Foundations
Our healthcare work connects us closely to patient wellbeing. Through Shared Foundations, we support organisations and initiatives that contribute to care, recovery, and support beyond the hospital environment.
Māia Health Foundation
Healing is about more than buildings. Maia brings creativity and calm into healthcare spaces, aligning with our belief that wellbeing and patient experience matter just as much as clinical care.
Gabby's Starlit HOPE
Gabby’s Starlit HOPE supports children in hospital and their whānau across New Zealand, providing play parcels, wellbeing packs, family support, and acts of kindness during challenging times.
Auckland Rescue Helicoptor Trust
When emergencies happen, this service is there for our communities. Supporting the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust reflects our respect for the critical care they deliver every day.
Kind Foundation
Strong communities are built on care and connection. Kind Foundation works alongside people facing challenges, supporting wellbeing and positive outcomes where help is most needed.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
In regional areas, fast access to care saves lives. This service provides vital emergency support across Canterbury and the West Coast, where distance and time make a real difference.
Building Wellness Taranaki
Building Wellness champions wellbeing in the built environment, promoting healthier, people-centred practices across Taranaki's construction and community.
Understanding the clinical environment
Health facilities are complex, high-trust places. Construction must support infection control, patient comfort, and uninterrupted services.
We work closely with hospital teams to manage:
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Live environments with strict access and hygiene controls
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Work around critical services and shut-downs
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Sensitive areas such as wards, operating spaces, and MRI/CT zones
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Staged delivery to support ongoing clinical operations
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