Responsible Business

At Frequency, we have a deep connection to Aotearoa, our culture, and our land. This connection drives our commitment to the sustainable development of our nation’s infrastructure. It provides the foundation for how we live; from resilient transport and freight networks and public transport systems, to high quality teaching and learning environments, and sustainable, healthy housing.

Our Commitment

At Frequency, we are committed to creating lasting, positive change. Our approach is guided by Te Whare Frequency, aligning our actions with the values that define who we are. We uphold ethical and environmental responsibility in everything we do, ensuring our decisions reflect integrity, sustainability, and equity.

People are at the heart of Frequency. We recognise that our strength comes from the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences within our team. As an employee-owned business, we are united by a shared passion for Aotearoa and the industries we serve.

Whanaungatanga forms the foundation of how we collaborate—with each other, our clients, and the communities we work within. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Community Engagement

Tai Ora Surf School

Frequency proudly supports Tai Ora Surf School, a community surf club in Tolaga Bay. Led by local leader Kere Blackman, the school teaches surfing skills, water safety, and fosters a deep connection to te ao Māori through kaitiakitanga and environmental stewardship.

RAD Bikes

Frequency supports RAD Bikes, a Christchurch-based upcycling workshop that provides bicycles to the community. The initiative promotes sustainable transport, encourages active lifestyles, and strengthens community connections through hands-on engagement and environmental awareness.

The New Zealand White Sox

Frequency is a proud community partner of the New Zealand White Sox, our women’s national softball team. Softball is one of New Zealand’s most cherished community and family‐orientated sports, and the team’s strategic goal is to position themselves as he country’s leading community sport.

Legacy Volley

Frequency proudly supports Legacy Volley, a community volleyball club that leverages the sport to connect, educate, and support young people on and off the court. The club fosters a safe and inclusive environment, helping members transition from school to club volleyball.

Women in Engineering Network

Frequency is a Gold Sponsor of the University of Auckland’s Women in Engineering Network (WEN), committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in engineering.

Civil Engineering Students' Association (CESA)

Frequency proudly supports CESA as a Gold Sponsor. The association educates students about civil and structural engineering while fostering personal and professional growth. It also connects students with industry representatives, building meaningful bridges between academia and the profession.

Memberships and Accreditation

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

Frequency drives a strict health and safety culture that emanates from our board who place safety at the forefront of all decisions. Frequency is a prequal Tōtika organisation and Frequency project team members hold current Site Safe certification. To support and encourage the wellbeing of our people, we continually improve our risk management and reporting, and training.

ISO 9001 Certification

Frequency maintains ISO 9001 certification, the international standard in quality management. This certification validates our existing quality management system, The Frequency Way, which was created to provide a way for our staff to consistently deliver excellent service to our clients through continually improving and streamlining operations.

Toitū Net Carbonzero Certified

At Frequency, we proudly hold the Toitū net carbonzero certification, underpinning our dedication to fostering positive environmental advancements through measuring, reducing, and offsetting our carbon footprint.

Construction Sector Accord Network 

As a Network member of The Construction Sector Accord, we are part of a government and industry collective who are committed to working together to create a high performing construction sector for a better New Zealand. The construction sector is an ecosystem that depends on the high performance of all its many parts and the Accord brings everyone together to support the collective cause.

New Zealand Green Building Council 

The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) is a not-for-profit, industry organisation with a vision to ensure that New Zealanders live, work, and play in healthy, efficient and productive buildings in a sustainable built environment. For this to happen we need leadership and action to change how we design and build our homes, buildings and communities.

Infrastructure New Zealand

Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s largest leading infrastructure member association, with a core purpose to advance best practice development of world-class transport, energy, water, telecommunications, and social infrastructure for all New Zealanders.

Urban Development Institute of New Zealand

UDINZ bridges the gap between the public and private sectors removing barriers to quality urban design and development through sharing knowledge, international best practice and new technologies. Championing great urban design and development to create resilient, affordable, healthy and sustainable communities for all New Zealanders.

ACE New Zealand

A non-profit membership organisation elevating the voices, preparedness, and professionalism of consultancy firms working in the built and natural environment. With more than 240 firms in their fold, ranging from large global firms to employee-owned SMEs, ACE NZ are the voice for professional services consulting and engineering in Aotearoa.

EMA

The EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association) is part of a nationwide network that includes BusinessNZ, Business Central, Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Business South. Together focusing on supporting businesses through advice, learning and advocacy.

Property Council New Zealand

Property Council New Zealand, is a leading advocacy group that represents the interests of the property sector in Aotearoa. It focuses on promoting a vibrant property sector that encourages development, investment, and economic growth across the country.