About Mana
Founded in 2019, Mana Scaffolding brings together international expertise from Canada and the UK to deliver complex scaffolding solutions across Canterbury.
The name 'Mana' represents prestige, authority, and spiritual power in Māori culture. For us, it means building structures with integrity and providing guardianship for every worker on our sites.
Our Directors
International Experience | Local Implementation
Terry Pohatu
Founder & Director
"We bring North American industrial rigging protocols to New Zealand's unique topographical challenges."
Keith Timmins
Director
"British standard scaffolding means millimeter precision in dense urban environments."
Our Values
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship
We protect our workers and the environment. Every scaffold we build is designed with safety as the primary concern.
Mana
Prestige & Integrity
We build with excellence and integrity. Our reputation is earned through consistent delivery of quality work.
Whanaungatanga
Relationships
We build strong connections with clients and community. As a locally-owned business, we're invested in Canterbury's success.
Why Choose Mana?
International Expertise
Best practices from Canada and UK applied to NZ conditions
Complex Project Capability
We tackle projects others won't
Local Knowledge
Deep understanding of Canterbury's unique requirements
Safety First
Zero incident commitment since 2019
Personal Service
Direct access to directors for project decisions
Service Area
Based in Bishopdale, Christchurch, serving all of Canterbury
Ready to Start Your Project?
Contact our Christchurch team for a free technical consultation and estimate.