Ryman Healthcare - Kevin Hickman Building 4, 5 and 6 The above-ground structure utilises a CLT timber superstructure, delivering a sustainable and high-quality residential environment. The two- and three-bedroom apartments are designed for independent living, while encouraging meaningful connection to the wider village and communal facilities.	Highbury Triangle, Building B, Auckland Modern social housing and community facilities constructed using a mass timber superstructure with CLT floors and walls. The building forms part of a broader community precinct comprising several neighbouring buildings of varied materials and architectural character, located in the heart of Auckland.	Ngāti Tūwharetoa And Taupō District Council A multi‑storey office building organised around a central atrium, with the architectural form and interior spaces reflecting culturally significant design principles.	Hawke's Bay Research and Archives Centre, Hawke's Bay A repurposed retail building incorporating new curation and research offices, creating two distinct yet interconnected environments — “the light and the dark.” The project is designed to house priceless artifacts and historically significant documents within carefully controlled spaces that balance public engagement with preservation and research.
Te Henga Kāinga Whakahirahira A landmark marae project for Te Kawerau ā Maki, shaped by a strong architectural vision grounded in cultural values and community identity. It stands as a lasting expression of connection and whakapapa, embodying its name: “The Magnificent Home at Te Henga.”	Industrial Fire Engineering Design Comprehensive fire and risk engineering solutions for hydroelectric, geothermal, and industrial installations—balancing life safety, asset resilience, and business continuity through robust, performance‑based design and risk mitigation strategies.	Large Facilities Performance-based fire engineering for large manufacturing and (temperature‑controlled) storage facilities—delivering cost‑effective, code‑compliant designs through targeted value engineering.

Gannon Fire and Risk is a specialist fire engineering consultancy providing clear, compliant, and practical fire safety solutions. Operating to the highest professional standards and drawing on both international and national frameworks, we work collaboratively with our clients to support compliance outcomes that align with their project objectives.

Our Services

Gannon Fire and Risk provides independent, specialist fire and risk engineering consultancy services across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with developers, designers, asset owners and regulators to deliver practical, code‑compliant and performance‑based fire safety solutions for complex buildings and infrastructure. Our services include fire engineering design and peer review, performance‑based fire reports, fire safety strategies, regulatory approvals support, construction phase inspections, and expert advice on risk management, asset protection and life safety. Combining deep technical expertise with clear, commercially grounded advice, we focus on achieving safe, robust and buildable outcomes that align with our clients’ project objectives.

Fire Engineering

Gannon Fire and Risk provides independent, performance-focused fire engineering services that support compliance, optimise design outcomes, and manage risk across the full building lifecycle. Our expertise spans Acceptable Solutions (AS), Verification Methods (VM), and First Principles (Alternative Solution) fire engineering, enabling us to tailor the most appropriate pathway for each project.

Passive Fire Services

Gannon Fire and Risk provides specialist passive fire specification and inspection services to support compliant, high‑quality fire‑resisting construction. We prepare clear, coordinated passive fire specifications aligned with the fire safety strategy, codes and standards, and verify installation quality through independent site inspections and reporting. Our approach reduces risk during construction and provides confidence that passive fire systems will perform as intended for the building life

Research & Development Support

Gannon Fire and Risk provides specialist support for the research and development of fire systems and products. We apply fire engineering expertise and critical review of national and international research, standards and test data to support product development, performance validation and engagement with regulators and approving authorities.

Accreditations

Chartered membership with Engineering New Zealand ensures all work is overseen by a Chartered Fire Engineer and carried out in accordance with the Engineering New Zealand Code of Ethical Conduct and the highest professional standards.

+Impac Prequel Totika Scheme Assessed - In recognition of our commitment to health and safety excellence, Gannon Fire and Risk holds third‑party accreditation to independently and continuously assess our health and safety framework and insurance coverage.

Get in Touch

PO Box 8054

Havelock North 4157

Hawke's Bay

New Zealand

+64 (0)6 212 3922

Ryman Healthcare - Kevin Hickman Building 4, 5 and 6

The above-ground structure utilises a CLT timber superstructure, delivering a sustainable and high-quality residential environment. The two- and three-bedroom apartments are designed for independent living, while encouraging meaningful connection to the wider village and communal facilities.

Highbury Triangle, Building B, Auckland

Ngāti Tūwharetoa And Taupō District Council

A multi‑storey office building organised around a central atrium, with the architectural form and interior spaces reflecting culturally significant design principles.

Hawke's Bay Research and Archives Centre, Hawke's Bay

Te Henga Kāinga Whakahirahira

A landmark marae project for Te Kawerau ā Maki, shaped by a strong architectural vision grounded in cultural values and community identity. It stands as a lasting expression of connection and whakapapa, embodying its name: “The Magnificent Home at Te Henga.”

Industrial Fire Engineering Design

Comprehensive fire and risk engineering solutions for hydroelectric, geothermal, and industrial installations—balancing life safety, asset resilience, and business continuity through robust, performance‑based design and risk mitigation strategies.

Large Facilities