Next generation school grounds
Making your school grounds a safe and inviting place for students enhances the educational experience and outcomes. Talk to us about our refreshingly different outdoor furniture solutions, designed to match your education and student wellbeing priorities.
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Out-of-the-classroom thinking
Research-backed solutions for outdoor learning and recreation spaces that boost student engagement, learning potential and social cohesion.
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Smart choices for versatile spaces
Everything from brilliant basics to modular seating for multi-purpose areas that maximise student use before, during and after class.
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Sustainability focus
An ever-growing range of high-quality furniture and equipment made using sustainably sourced, recycled and recyclable materials.
NZ Made
Urban Effects is a proud New Zealand-owned business with local teams, support and manufacturing in both the North and South Islands. The majority of products in our range are designed and made right here in New Zealand at our manufacturing facilities in Whanganui and Rangiora – providing local employment opportunities and delivering exceptional quality street furniture products to suit your place, purpose and price.
What’s more, you experience the level of personalised attention and support you deserve from a team committed to creating outdoor spaces that encourage people to enjoy our fresh air and landscapes.
Outdoor Classrooms
Open the door to a fresh approach to teaching with outdoor classrooms.
Outdoor classrooms are fast becoming a must for schools that want to provide children with a rich educational experience that’s filled with fun, exciting and diverse learning opportunities beyond the classroom walls.
We make it fast, easy and affordable for schools, preschools and early childhood centres to incorporate outdoor classrooms into their school grounds, and support educators to integrate outdoor lessons into the curriculum.
Product Highlights
We offer a wide choice of high quality, durable outdoor furniture and equipment that’s tailor-made for schools from our ever-expanding range of sustainable products.
Latest Projects
Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School in Ōtautahi / Christchurch is a contemporary, co-educational secondary school that takes a holistic approach to learning and development. As part of a major upgrade to their campus – including new classroom blocks – the school needed outdoor furniture that complemented the modern architecture and supported everyday student life. Urban Effects worked […]
Pukekohe Intermediate School
“We are really glad with the outcome and pleased we chose Urban Effects for the grandstand and Allan for the installation.”Rebekah Pearson, Principal Pukekohe Intermediate School in Auckland wanted to create a vibrant, multipurpose outdoor space that encouraged healthy activity and provided a place for students and the school community to come together. As part […]
Education Price List
As an educator, you know that contemporary, up-to-date school grounds add value to your school. It’s an investment that makes a highly visible statement to parents that their children have access to the very best facilities outside as well as inside the classroom.
Our experienced team can provide you with the inspiration, products and support to turn your school ground project into reality. Our Education Price List offers you a comprehensive guide to outdoor furniture and equipment, across every product category, that’s perfectly suited to the contemporary school campus.
Insights
Play, Pause & Power Up: Designing School Spaces for Wellbeing
Schools across Aotearoa are facing rising challenges around student wellbeing, mental health and engagement. Sport New Zealand’s Active Bodies, Active Minds report points to a powerful and practical lever: Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC). From structured sport to free play and simple ‘brain breaks’, the report reveals how regular movement and time outdoors boosts wellbeing, […]
Adding Memorial Seats to Public Spaces
Memorial seats are a heartfelt way to commemorate a passed loved one, providing a place for family and friends to reflect on shared memories. If you are considering a memorial seat in a park, it is important to consider the process, associated costs and the ideal seat for this purpose. At Urban Effects we can […]
Fresh, practical and simple ideas for sustainable school grounds
Are teachers, students and parents at your school working together to ensure your school grounds reflect your commitment to caring for people and the planet? We share our top tips for outdoor spaces that score A+ for student wellbeing and sustainability. Schools across New Zealand are taking a ‘whole-school approach’ to teach students about sustainability […]