Case Studies

Blomfield Special School, Whangarei

Blomfield Special School Whangarei

Tirimoana School, Auckland

Tirimoana School Auckland

Prospect School, Auckland

Prospect School Auckland

drone image of dairy yard with rubber matting

Reducing lame cow problems and making wash down easier

Hugh got Numat’s Kura Rubber Matting installed in 2020 to help reduce the number of cows going lame and to improve cow comfort and welfare.

Recreation Council

Karori Park Playground

Karori Park
Playground Wellington

Green Bay Primary School, Auckland

Green Bay
Primary School Auckland

Pegasus Bay Primary School

Pegasus Bay
Primary School Canterbury

Tahi Beachwood Playground

Tahi Beachwood
Playground Auckland

Remuera Primary School

Remuera Primary
School Auckland

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Pinehurst School

Pinehurst
School Auckland

BestStart Naenae

BestStart
Naenae Auckland

Parliament Playground

Parliament
Playground Wellington

Market Reserve Playground

Market Reserve
Playground Dunedin

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Westfield Newmarket

Westfield
Newmarket Auckland

Agri Equine

Numat rubber matting the ‘Easy Choice’ for Eloise Stevenson

For Eloise Stevenson the decision to improve the flooring for her barn’s main entrance with Numat rubber matting was an easy one.

Community Kids Clendon

Community Kids
Clendon Auckland

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Just Kidz Kelston

Just Kidz
Kelston Auckland

Hayman Park, Auckland

Hayman
Park Auckland

Botany Town Centre, Auckland

Botany Town
Centre Auckland

Cornwall Park Playground, Hastings

Cornwall Park
Playground Hastings

For Richard van Ras, Numat’s rubber matting was a lifesaver

The matting reduced pugging, allowing Richard and son, Johan, to bring their farm up to 2400 cover, ready for calving season.

9 Years of Healthier Cows with Numat Matting

The Hines’ dairy farm in Motumauoho has had Numat rubber down for near on nine years. Matthew Murdock, who has been managing the farm’s herd for the past two years, says its one of the best...

The comfort zone – Looking underfoot and overhead on a Southland farm

“You can see that, given hay or matting, the cows definitely prefer the matting when given the choice.”

Agri Dairy Underpass Yard

Comfortable cows the secret to success at Isla Bank dairy farm

Dairy farming in Central Southland for 14 years, Paul Hardegger has seen first-hand how rubber matting improves cow wellbeing, track maintenance, and farm productivity.

10 years and counting at Swanslea Farm in Kopuarahi

Henry Schipper has had our rubber matting in his yard for just under 10 years. His favourite aspects of the mats are durability and cow comfort.

Fearon Park Playground, Auckland

Fearon Park
Playground Auckland

Agri Dairy Feed Pad

Improving cow comfort and pasture management with rubber matting

“Previously, in late winter and spring, the decision to stand cows off was often compromised by deteriorating conditions on the stand-off area. Now the only criteria is, do they need to stand...

Acland Park Playground, Rolleston

Acland Park
Playground Rolleston, Christchurch

Bonair Reserve Playground, Auckland

Bonair Reserve Auckland

Willowpark School, Auckland

Willowpark School Auckland

ACG Parnell College, Auckland

ACG Parnell College Auckland

Agri Equine

Comfortable Rubber Matting for the Horses at Almaree Park Equestrian Centre

The stable matting at Almaree Park is modern, easy to clean, and non-slip.

Pahurehure Esplanade Reserve

Pahurehure Esplanade
Reserve Playground Auckland

Balclutha Primary School

Balclutha Primary School Balclutha

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

New Zealand’s First Balance Park

New Zealand’s First
Rampline Balance Park Friendly Bay, Oamaru

Just Kidz Albany

Just Kidz
Albany Auckland

Agri Dairy Feed Pad

Comfortable and Happy Cows at Normandy Land, Thanks to Numat Matting

The new rubber matting for the feedpad at Normandy Land, Matamata is durable, long-lasting and perfect for the cows’ well-being.

Mount Drury Playground, Tauranga

Mount Drury
Playground Tauranga

Royal Reserve Playground, Auckland

Royal Reserve
Playground Auckland

New Playground Surfaces for Torbay School

New Playground Surfaces for Torbay School Auckland

Queenstown Gardens Playground

Queenstown Gardens Playground Central Otago

Scarborough Park, Christchurch

Scarborough
Park Christchurch

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Putting a Stop to Swollen Legs at Thornicroft Station

The deer at Thornicroft Station no longer get swollen legs, all thanks to Numat’s Unimat.

Small Fries Windsor Park, Auckland

Small Fries Windsor Park in Auckland now has new play areas to accompany their new classroom block.

Recreation Commercial Playground

Whoa! Studios Adventure Playground, Auckland

The adventure playground at Whoa! Studios in Auckland utilizes quality Numat surfacing to deliver its unique aesthetic.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

A New Play Area for Just Kidz, Flat Bush

Just Kidz’s newest early learning centre at Flat Bush has a brand new playground that compliments the modern, stylish design and feel of the centre itself.

Agri Dairy Pit Mat

Productivity in the shed is up, milking times are down

All thanks to the soft-cushioning of the ComfortZone foam mats, which ease foot, leg and back pressure on the staff.

The “Rolls Royce” of matting for deer at Raincliff Station, South Canterbury

The durable, user-friendly rubber matting that is now installed at Raincliff Station allows for increased comfort for the deer and workers alike.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Anderson Park Playground, Napier

Anderson Park
Playground Napier

Saying Goodbye to Bark at Toko Playcentre

Toko Playcentre’s outdoor surfacing was dull, dangerous and uninviting. Find out how they transformed the space into one with endless opportunities for imaginative play with Numat.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

St Andrew’s Stewart Junior Centre, Christchurch

When it came to surface selection, performance, durability, and a great colour range were key considerations. Pour’n’Play ticked all the boxes.

Agri Deer Deer Truck

Protecting Deer Feet at Otago Deer Transport

Otago Deer Transport has been using Numat stock crate mats in their specialized deer crates for 12 years.

Equippers Early Learning Centre

Equippers
Early Learning Centre Auckland

Agri Equine Horse Float

New Float Floor Makes For One Happy Horse

When it came to renovating her horse float, Kayla Redshaw knew rubber matting was a must.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Westmount School

Westmount School Timaru

Just Kidz Flatbush

Just Kidz
Flatbush Auckland

Orakei Primary School

Orakei
Primary School Auckland

Agri Dairy Pit Mat

Numat rubber matting, an all-round surface solution

Dairy farmer Peter Marwood says he discovered Numat at the Mystery Creek Fieldays and decided to install the ErgoMat in the pit of his shed and also in his daughter’s horse stable.

Agri Dairy Pit Mat

ComfortZone Pit Mat: A Real Life Saver

Stepping back onto the cold hard concrete of the pit floor after a broken back just about destroyed Oubaas Pretorius. Fortunately, he found ComfortZone Pit Mat and is now back doing what he loves.

A Patchwork of Colour at Foster Park, Rolleston

Foster Park destination playground in Rolleston is a lively patchwork of bright colours and shapes thanks to an amazing design provided by the Selwyn District Council and an amazing playground...

Marlborough Park Playground and Court Surface, Auckland

Marlborough
Park Auckland

Recreation Council

Potter’s Park Redevelopment Case Study

A creative concept and exacting execution were key components of the successful revamp of Potter’s Park. Numat provided five different surface solutions to the project. The result is a park with...

Agri

Rubber Mats for the Rhinos of Hamilton Zoo

They may have hides like Rhinoceros’s, but the Rhinos at Hamilton Zoo still need their creature comforts.

Shaving Costs and Improving Care

Location: Te Horo | Products: Kura

An End to Sore Feet in the Yard

Location: Matamata | Products: Legend | Size: 380m2

Rubber Surfacing Solves Slipping in Herringbone Shed

Location: Te Awamutu | Products: Legend | Size: 110m2

Entry, Exit and Ramp Matting Solves Dairy Farmers Slipping Problems

Location: Whakatane | Products: Legend | Size: 126m2

Saving Deer Hooves and Worker’s Feet at Tikokino

Location: Tikokino | Products: Unimat | Size: 520m2

Happy Cows on Cow Carpet

Location: Koromiko Dairies | Product: Cow Carpet

Agri Equine Horse Walker

Tracking Nicely at Awapuni Racecourse

Location: Palmerston North | Product: Kura

A Rational Decision For Northbank Station Deer

Location: Rakaia | Products: Unimat, Legend | Size: 290m2

A Seamless Transition For Queen Charlotte College

Location: Picton | Product: Pour’n’Play

3 Sports, 1 Court. Papanui High School’s MultiCourt Solution.

With heavy wear from regular sports use (including tennis, netball and hockey) the new surface needed to be durable, adaptable and easily maintainable. Taking care of all project management Numat...

Jean Batten Square, Rotorua

Jean Batten Square Rotorua

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Multi-sport Court at Sumner School

After upgrading other playground matting at this seaside school the latest project was the installation of multi-sport outdoor court. Numat scoped, supplied and installed the surfacing and the...

KidSpace

KidSpace Auckland

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Young World Early Learning Centre

Young World Auckland

Recreation Early Learning Centre

Getting That Permanent Spring Lawn Look At Island Bay Kindergarten

Island Bay were looking for an all-weather surface that would look natural yet maintain the safety standards.

[Watch] No More Slipping For The Cows Of Kaimanawa Farm

A major reduction in lameness and a big increase in cow comfort – it’s a good news dairying story straight out of the Waitaki Valley.

Recreation Water Park

Pour‘n’Play for Otahuhu Recreation Centre

Craters, canon mounds and corkscrews. It’s all in a day’s work for the team behind this Auckland water play park.

[Watch] The Wilson Sisters Reduce Slips In Their Stable

When the Wilson Sisters noticed their horses slipping on the concrete floors in their Northland stables they went looking for a solution. They found it in the form of Numat’s Unimat stable matting.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Turf

West Rolleston Primary School’s good news of great play

The recent Christchurch project needed a play area that would suitably match the future-forward focus of the school’s adjacent buildings and overarching vision.

No More Muddy Capers At Lollipops Bligh’s Road

At Christchurch’s Lollipops Blighs Road childcare centre the time had come to tackle the muddy outdoor play area.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Little Ben Station reduces lame cow numbers with Legend

A major reduction in foot problems and an effluent containment problem under control has made this Legend mat installation a breathtaking success.

Next Generation

Next Generation Auckland

The hills are alive with the sound of… laughter.

Location: Hampton Hill School, Wellington

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Ponsonby Primary School

“Before this project children would generally avoid the area… Now they are actively playing games on the surface. They know it’s not grass but the green surface looks enough like it to motivate...

Recreation Water Park

DeBrett’s Water Park Taupo

“It was an immediate, positive impact the new matting made to our business. The pools have been crystal clear. After such a good experience, I have no hesitation recommending Numat to...

Above and Beyond Education and Care Centre

“We found Numat to be really helpful. We will always look at using Numat first when we build a new centre.”

Recreation School School Landscaping

Where natural meets practical at Fendalton Open Air School

Fendalton Open Air School Caretaker, Paul needed a turf surface for a high use area where he had difficulty getting natural grass established. After much consideration he chose PermaTurf from Numat.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Landscaping

“Drab To Fab!” At The Nurtury

After discussions with Mandy we came up with the criteria to provide a safety surface that is clean, green and easy to maintain. A surface that would transform the play space to help encourage...

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Otahuhu Intermediate Faces Surfacing Challenge Head On

Principal Brent had a need for a new surface that was reliable and would bring his School playground surfacing up to the New Zealand safety standards.

Te Paa Harakeke Kohanga Reo

Centre manager Carol wanted to transform a natural grass play area into a surface that would be safe, easy to maintain, and compliant with the New Zealand safety standards.

Balaclava School

The Principal of Balaclava School identified the need for a new safety surface that was reliable and would bring the schools playground up to New Zealand safety standards.

Fixing playgrounds and building communities at Turner’s Reserve.

Numat was invited alongside Auckland City Council designers to assist in creating a natural yet safe play environment for Turners Reserve park. Being wheelchair access and maintenance free were...

Lake Town Green Playground

A Big Reduction In Numbers of Lame Deer

Location: Te Awamutu | Product: Unimat | Size: 215 square meters

Agri Equine Horse Float

Easy Off And On With Horse Float Ramp Mat

“Since applying the mat he loads straight up first time with no issues. He also unloads well and doesn’t try pull me down the ramp.”

Kura – The Ultimate Stable Floor

Time and costs associated with maintenance and labour were creeping up. It seemed the best way to address this was to install rubber matting. Numat’s Kura was the answer.

Improving Cow Flow And Reducing Lameness With Kura

“It really has improved cow flow – they’re practically running across it.”

Increased stand-off time with Kura matting

“The matting was the best economic option for us. As a stand-off pad, I would say it will pay for itself in less than 10 years.”

How a Waitaki farm stopped pugging with Cow Carpet

“The cows love it. There have been no rips or tearing and no mess – after a bit of rain it looks as good as new.”

Recreation Fitness Weights Room

Rubber Matting Reduces Horse Bedding Costs

“The horses are happy to lie on the rubber matting, which eliminates the need for straw or sawdust.”

Agri Dairy Feed Pad

Kura Saved His Farm

The wettest Waikato winter in 30 years meant Wayne had to standoff his cows on Kura matting for a solid month. The results were astounding.

Agri Dairy HerdHome

How slat matting helped this Southland farm eliminate slip injuries.

Southland farmer Barry Pannett was having major problems with crook joints and cows skinning themselves on concrete slats in his three herd homes.

Agri Equine Horse Walker

Ascot Farms Horse Walker Surfacing

Ascot Farms in Cambridge needed a horse walker mat that was thicker, stronger and more durable than what they’d previously had. Kura was the obvious choice.

Free Weights Area – Club Kelburn

Club Kelburn manager Rob Walker was looking for a hard-wearing, robust mat for a new gym area at Wellington squash and fitness centre, Club Kelburn.

Recreation Fitness Weights Room

Red Deer on Unimat Rubber Matting

Deer hooves on concrete floors make for a noisy day at the office. For Te Awamutu velvet farmer, John Hunter, relief came in the form of Numat’s UniMat rubber matting.

Cross Fit – Auckland

Alex Porter of Cross Fit Auckland came to Numat with a need to get a surface that was durable, quality and proven.

Grantlea Downs School

Grantlea Downs was looking for a solution to turn their lunch eating area into a creative learning space where the children can increase their skills and knowledge.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

BLENNZ Homai Campus

This was a unique project with some excellent challenges for our team – including the integration of a number of our exclusive products. We achieved amazing results in both finish and design.

Papakura Family Service Centre

Transforming a damp playing area into a vibrant new learning environment.

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Landscaping

Sainsbury Reserve

Auckland council approached Numat regarding a turn key package for a full park redevelopment.

Kumeu Montessori Preschool

Covering the complete outdoor play space, this new project required a variety of applications. Numat provided all project management for this landscaping project to ensure the move for the...

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

The Gardens Early Childhood Centre

The Gardens needed three clearly defined spaces – one for the under-ones, one for the under-twos and one for the two and over age group. Numat delivered and installed a range of surfacing...

Recreation Early Learning Centre Early Learning Playground

Clyde School Playground

Clyde School faced issues with maintenance and concerns around safety and the cost of on-going bark replenishment. Numat’s solution solved all of these issues for the school and provided an...

Akaiti Mangarongaro Early Learning Centre

Numat designed an exciting play space that includes a sandpit, concrete paths, rubber pour surfacing, storage sheds, and hard and soft landscaping.

Waterview Reserve Playground

In the SuperCity of Auckland it should come as no surprise that the suburb of Waterview is now home to what can only be described as a SuperPlayground.