24/08/2026
Highly Commended Recognition for Te Hihiri Whakahauora - The Vital Energy of Healing
Scope is proud to have contributed to the delivery of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Radiation Oncology Service, Te Hihiri Whakahauora (The Vital Energy of Healing), at Whangārei Hospital. The project was recently recognised with a Highly Commended Award in the Collaboration Over $20 Million Projects category at the 2026 Building People Awards.
Assistant Project Manager Toni Haldane worked closely alongside Scope’s Engineer to the Contract, Ben Tomason, from the commencement of construction in March 2024, supporting Health NZ throughout the delivery of this significant healthcare project.
As part of her role, Toni assisted Ben with reviewing project progress and assessing the main contractor's monthly claims, helping ensure work completed was aligned and providing robust, evidence-based recommendations to support payment decisions on behalf of the client.
Reflecting on the project, Toni said one of the greatest responsibilities of her role was honouring the trust placed in the project team to deliver a facility years in the making.
A key requirement throughout the project was maintaining the balance between ensuring the contractor was delivering and claiming in accordance with the contract while also fairly assessing the value of completed works.
"Contractors need to be paid fairly for the work they've delivered, while clients rely on us to provide sound, evidence-based advice that gives them confidence in every claim approved."
Toni said she was incredibly proud to have contributed to the project and delighted to see it receive national recognition.
"While only a handful of people can be named in an award submission, the project was delivered by hundreds of people, and every one of them played an important role in its success."
What makes this project particularly special is the lasting impact it will have on Northland communities. For many patients, accessing radiation treatment previously meant travelling to Auckland and spending long periods away from home.
The new facility will enable most Northlanders to receive treatment closer to home, reducing the time, cost and stress associated with travel while helping patients stay connected to their whānau, friends and support networks during a challenging time in their lives.
Congratulations to Health NZ, Argon Construction, AECOM, RLB, JASMAX and all those involved in delivering this important facility. We are proud to have played a part in a project that will make a genuine difference to the lives of Northlanders for generations to come.
Health NZ - Northland