What We Do
From mobile apps and AI tools to custom web platforms and business automation — we help New Zealand businesses solve real problems with software that's fast, clean, and built to last.
Core Services
Every project is different. Here are the core capabilities we bring to the table — whether you need a single focused tool or a full platform.
From chatbots to automation, we design and integrate AI into your business so it actually works. Practical, scalable, and ready to give you an edge.
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We craft iOS and Android apps that are fast, intuitive, and built to grow with your business. From first sketch to deployment on the App Store and Google Play.
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When templates or off-the-shelf software doesn't cut it, we build tailored web and software solutions that fit your workflows and scale as you grow.
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Custom web applications — dashboards, portals, SaaS platforms, and internal tools — built to replace spreadsheets and automate manual processes.
Learn moreBeyond the Build
Great software is more than code. We provide end-to-end capabilities across design, engineering, integration, and long-term support.
Connect your systems seamlessly — Xero, MYOB, Stripe, logistics platforms, and custom APIs built to spec.
Launch your own software product with multi-tenancy, subscription billing, user management, and scale.
Research-driven design, wireframes, and clickable prototypes. We validate with real users before a line of code is written.
Eliminate manual data entry, approvals, and handoffs. We automate the repetitive so your team can focus on what matters.
Cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, hosting, and monitoring. We build infrastructure that scales and stays reliable.
We don't disappear at launch. Performance monitoring, bug fixes, feature updates, and strategic guidance — for as long as you need us.
Industries We Work In
We've delivered 250+ projects across maritime, health, property, enterprise, and more. We bring cross-industry experience to every engagement.
Overwatch, Sea-Flux, Freight Legend
Pause Breathe Smile, Oho Mauri, Be Still
Actually, Loadhawk, Karpark
MYOB, Auckland Live, Metlifecare
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Our Tech Stack
We choose the right technology for each project — not whatever's trending. Our stack is battle-tested across hundreds of production deployments.
React, React Native, Next.js, Flutter, TypeScript
Node.js, Python, Elixir, PostgreSQL, Redis
AWS, Google Cloud, Vercel, Supabase, Docker
OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, vector databases, RAG pipelines
Some recent projects
Overwatch is a cross-platform vessel monitoring solution that delivers live data, predictive maintenance, and mission-critical insights. Built for demanding marine environments, Overwatch gives operators full visibility and control across their entire fleet, from anywhere in the world.
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Sea-Flux is a comprehensive vessel management platform designed to streamline safety, compliance, maintenance, and crew operations — all in one place. Orchid designed and built Sea-Flux from the ground up, and is now trusted by over 1,700 vessels globally.
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Architects and designers needed a faster way to understand the true cost, lifetime performance, and carbon impact of their projects. Orchid engineered the alpha version of Actually™ to deliver exactly that, with direct Archicad and Revit integration for effortless workflow.
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Orchid designed and built the Pause Breathe Smile app to bring mindfulness into classrooms with just a few taps. Now reaching 150,000+ students across 5,600+ schools, it's helping reduce anxiety, improve focus, and create calmer learning environments for tamariki and teachers alike.
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UB Freight's custom web and mobile platform replaces clunky paper processes with real-time digital workflows — from bookings and dispatch to on-the-go weight checks and delivery confirmations. The system helps UB Freight operate faster, more accurately, and with total control.
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Deputy Dashboard is a bridge-mounted app that gives ferry captains clear, live data on speed, range, charging, and schedules. With an intuitive interface and seamless back-end integration, it turns complex information into simple, actionable insights for safe, efficient, zero-emissions transport.
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That's exactly what our free discovery call is for. Tell us about your business, and we'll recommend the right approach.
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