Glenn Stichbury Celebrates 40 Years with DStevens
This year, we’re proud to recognise an important milestone for one of our longest-serving team members. Glenn Stichbury, Senior Joiner at DStevens, marks 40 years with the company – four decades of service, experience, and craftsmanship.
Read more about this incredible milestone and Glenn’s contributions.
Supporting Native Forests and Biodiversity in Tairāwhiti With Trees That Count
We are committed to helping strengthen the natural resilience of our region by restoring the ecosystems that support our people, whenua, and future. As part of that ongoing work, we are proud to support the planting of 170 native trees in Tairāwhiti through our partnership with Trees That Count.
Te Hīnātore Wins Silver at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards
We are proud to share that Te Hīnātore – the refurbished hall at Lytton High School in Gisborne – has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Education category at the 2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards.
From the Archives: The Lowe Street Building
Built in 1981, the Lowe Street Building introduced a new generation of commercial properties designed to meet the needs of contemporary office and retail tenants.
DStevens Celebrates 70 Years of Construction
This February marks a significant milestone in the story of DStevens: 70 years of delivering outstanding construction, joinery, and interiors.
Peter Stevens Celebrates 50 Years at DStevens
This month, we celebrate an incredible milestone for Peter Stevens, who marks 50 years with DStevens.
From starting as a carpentry apprentice in 1975 to serving as Managing Director since 1998, Peter Stevens has been instrumental in shaping Gisborne’s built environment and mentoring the next generation of builders.
Read more about this incredible milestone and Peter’s contributions.
Summary 2024 – Our Year in Review
It’s been an incredible year.
Through economic uncertainty and the ongoing recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, our team has continued to thrive, delivering exceptional projects and supporting our clients and community along the way.
Peter Stevens, Managing Director of DStevens, reflects on the achievements and challenges of 2024 in his year-end summary.
DStevens Achieves 100% Safety Rating for Third Consecutive Year
We’re proud to announce that DStevens has achieved a 100% safety rating for the third year running in an independent audit, conducted by SiteWise. This result reflects the strength of our health and safety processes and our continued efforts to improve safety standards across our operations.
Prepare Your Outdoor Space for Spring with a Louvretec Opening Roof
As spring approaches, homeowners across New Zealand are eager to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the fresh air and warmer temperatures.
Discover the benefits of a Louvretec Opening Roof and how one could transform your home with style and comfort.
DStevens Celebrates Completion of Seismic Upgrade and Renovation Te Hīnātore at Lytton High School
DStevens is proud to announce the successful completion of the seismic upgrade and renovation of Te Hīnātore, the hall building at Lytton High School.
Investing in Our Environment: DStevens Donates 100 Additional Trees in 2024
DStevens is thrilled to announce our donation of another 100 native trees to local planting projects in Tairāwhiti through our partnership with Trees That Count!
Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we take a moment to acknowledge and draw inspiration from the incredible wāhine in our team at DStevens and those we collaborate with in the wider industry.
A New Look: Unveiling Our Refreshed Showroom
We are excited to welcome you to our newly refreshed showroom, featuring a bright and open space that perfectly showcases the wide range of finishes and selections on display.
Learn more about our new space.
Summary 2023 – Our Year in Review
These past 12 months have been marked by material shortages, economic uncertainty, and an ongoing series of severe weather events. Despite these significant challenges, we have worked together to build beautiful projects, supported our community, and have kept moving forward.
DStevens' Managing Director, Peter Stevens, looks back on the obstacles we encountered in 2023 and acknowledges the outstanding efforts of our team in his summary of the year.
100% Independent Safety Rating Reported for 2023
DStevens health, safety & wellbeing framework, procedures, and practices have been independently assessed as a top-performing system, achieving a 100% rating for the second year running.
DStevens Funds Planting of 100 Native Trees Through Trees That Count
DStevens is helping to plant native trees near you. Through Trees That Count, we have donated 100 native trees to community planting projects in Tairāwhiti to restore our local ngahere.
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Rylock in Gisborne
Fifty-three years ago, DStevens began manufacturing and installing quality Rylock™ aluminium windows and doors for residential and commercial buildings in Gisborne.
DStevens Donates to Tairāwhiti Mayoral Relief Fund
DStevens have donated $3,000 towards the Tairāwhiti Mayoral Relief Fund set up by the Gisborne District Council to help our local community following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023.
How to Help in the Aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle
The scale of the devastation inflicted by Cyclone Gabrielle on Gisborne and other regions in the North Island is heartbreaking. There is a long road ahead of us to recover and rebuild. Donate to support those affected by this disaster.
5 Reasons To Build Your Home With A Master Builder
You’ve heard that you should choose a Registered Master Builder when building a new home or doing a major renovation, but do you know what it means to be a Registered Master Builder and what they can offer?