Auckland, New Zealand
Web Development Auckland
We're Orchid — an Auckland-based UX design and custom development agency. We build web applications, mobile apps, and platforms for businesses that need something built specifically for how they operate.
What We Build
Custom software on the MERN stack
We lead with UX design. Before any code is written, we research your users, map your workflows, and prototype the solution. You test it before we build it.
Web applications
Cloud platforms for operations, customer portals, internal tools
Mobile apps
Native iOS and Android using Flutter, integrated with your web backend
Real-time dashboards
Live operational data replacing manual monitoring and spreadsheets
Industry platforms
Fleet management, consignment tracking, compliance systems, marketplace apps
API integrations
Connecting Xero, Google Maps, vessel telemetry, and third-party systems into your workflow
UX/UI design
Research-driven design, wireframes, and prototypes validated with real users
Auckland Projects
Built in Auckland, used worldwide
iLink — Auckland
Security management platform
An all-in-one cloud platform that handles customer relations, staff scheduling, incident reporting, and compliance for security services companies. Covers dispatch, shift management, compliance reporting, and customer portals.
Built with: React, Node.js, MongoDB, native mobile apps
EV Maritime — Auckland
Electric ferry bridge display
A real-time operational display for the bridge of high-speed electric ferries — speed, range, state of charge, efficiency, and schedule progress. Includes day/night mode and predictive arrival readouts.
Built with: React, desktop kiosk application, real-time API, custom data visualisation
UB Freight — Auckland
Cloud consignment platform
Replaced paper-based processes with a web application for office staff and native mobile apps for drivers. Digital pickup, weight verification, electronic delivery confirmations, and Google Maps route visualisation.
Built with: React, Node.js, MongoDB, React Native (iOS/Android), Google Maps API
Sea Flux — Auckland
Maritime fleet management
An integrated fleet management platform used by 1,700+ vessels across NZ, Australia, and internationally. Handles crew management, safety compliance, maintenance tracking, digital logbooks, and H&S reporting.
Built with: React, Node.js, MongoDB, real-time data, document management
How We Work
From idea to live product
Discovery workshop
A half-day session to understand your business, your users, and the problem. You leave with a clear scope document and realistic estimates.
UX design
Wireframes and interactive prototypes before code. You test the product with real users before we build it.
Build
2-week sprints with fortnightly demos. You see working software throughout, not just at the end.
Launch and support
Deployment, monitoring, and ongoing iteration. We don’t hand over a codebase and disappear.
Why Auckland Businesses Choose Orchid
Your local development partner
Auckland-based team
We're local, we meet in person, and we understand the NZ business landscape.
Custom-built software
Not themes, not no-code platforms. Real applications you own — built from scratch.
UX-first approach
Every project starts with design research. We build the right thing before we build the thing right.
Full-stack delivery
Web, mobile, API, dashboards, and integrations from one team. No subcontracting.
Full IP ownership
You own all code, designs, and data. No lock-in, no licensing fees.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does web development cost in Auckland?
Custom web applications typically range from $15,000 for a focused tool or MVP to $150,000+ for a full platform with mobile apps, integrations, and complex business logic. A paid discovery workshop (half-day) gives you an accurate scope and budget before you commit to a build.
How long does a typical project take?
An MVP or focused web tool: 4–8 weeks. A full platform with mobile apps (like UB Freight or Sea Flux): 3–6 months. We work in 2-week sprints, so you see working software every fortnight.
Do you build mobile apps?
Yes. We build native iOS and Android apps using Flutter, typically alongside a web application that shares the same backend. Projects like KarPark, Precious Lists, and Overwatch all include both web and mobile components.
Can you work with our existing systems?
Yes. API integration is core to our work. We’ve integrated with vessel telemetry systems, Google Maps, Xero, BIM tools (ArchiCAD, Revit), and various proprietary backends. If your system has an API — or even a data export — we can connect to it.
Do we own the intellectual property?
Yes. Full IP ownership transfers to you. All code, designs, data, and documentation. No lock-in, no licensing fees, no ongoing royalties.
Ready to build something great?
Tell us what you need built. We'll respond with an honest assessment of scope, timeline, and cost.
- 17+ years building software in Auckland
- 250+ projects delivered
- 100% NZ owned and operated
- Full IP ownership on every project
