Codec News

Codec joining Wellington Blaze for the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:56:40 GMT

CODEC deepens support for women’s sport, joining Wellington Blaze for the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

Cricket Wellington is delighted to announce that CODEC, existing sponsor of our Women and Girls Pathways and Performance Programme, has expanded its support to become the official partner of the Wellington Blaze for the 2025/26 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield season. As part of this strengthened partnership, CODEC will feature on the front of the Wellington Blaze playing tops throughout the HBJ Shield campaign.

This renewed and extended partnership represents a significant investment in the growth and visibility of women’s cricket in Wellington, complementing CODEC’s strong and growing presence across women’s sport. CODEC are champions of wāhine athletes, also serving as the front-of-jersey naming rights partner of the CODEC Wellington Pride in the Farah Palmer Cup.

CODEC specialises in software development, application modernisation, systems integration and technology consulting, and shares many of the same values that underpin our game - passion, commitment, excellence and teamwork.

Cricket Wellington General Manager – Brand & Partnerships, Jasmine Bailey says the expansion of the partnership is an exciting next step for the Blaze programme.

“We are thrilled that CODEC has extended their support to include our Wellington Blaze as they begin this year’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield campaign. Their commitment to women’s sport across the region is inspiring, and this partnership will directly strengthen our high-performance women’s programme and create even more opportunities for our players to succeed.”

CODEC Chief Operating Officer Amy Cooper says the decision to expand support into the Blaze reflects the organisation’s deep belief in the power of women’s sport to uplift communities.

“Supporting Wellington’s wāhine athletes is incredibly important to us. Whether it’s cricket, rugby or golf, we want to help build environments where women and girls can thrive. The Blaze represent excellence, pride and community, values that resonate strongly with the CODEC whānau. We’re excited to grow our partnership with Cricket Wellington and continue backing the next generation of female athletes.”

Together, Cricket Wellington and CODEC are committed to building a strong, sustainable pathway for women and girls in cricket, from grassroots through to the Blaze and beyond. This expanded partnership will provide vital resourcing for player development, performance support and community inspiration throughout the 2025/26 season.

Partnering with Druid Lab

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:25:41 GMT

Building Enterprise Diagnostics with New Zealand Innovation

At CODEC, collaboration sits at the heart of what we do. We believe the best software doesn’t come from silos—it comes from teams working together across boundaries, disciplines, and even time zones. That’s why we’re so excited to share more about our partnership with Druid Lab , a New Zealand–based startup that’s building something genuinely transformative for IT professionals worldwide.

Working alongside founder Simon Falconer and his team, we’ve been helping bring Druid —an enterprise-grade Windows diagnostics and reporting platform—to life. It’s been an inspiring journey, not just because of the technology itself, but because of what it represents: the creativity, pace, and ambition of New Zealand’s software community.

Why This Project Matters

Diagnostics are one of those unsung areas of IT. Every sysadmin and helpdesk engineer knows the frustration of gathering logs, screenshots, and reports from Windows machines. It’s time-consuming, inconsistent, and often leaves clients waiting while engineers chase down details.

Druid changes the game. It’s a one-click solution that captures a complete health snapshot of any Windows system—hardware, software, performance, event logs, network connectivity, even security posture—and turns it into professional-grade reports. That means faster fixes, fewer escalations, and more trust between IT providers and the businesses they support.

For managed service providers (MSPs), the benefit is multiplied. Instead of every technician approaching diagnostics differently, Druid standardises the process, ensuring consistency across hundreds or thousands of endpoints.

CODEC’s Role in the Journey

From the outset, our role has been to help Druid Lab take a strong vision and shape it into a reliable, launch-ready product. That’s meant working shoulder-to-shoulder with their developers on everything from build automation to installer polish.

A few highlights of our collaboration include:

Build & Release Engineering – We worked to streamline Druid’s build pipeline, automating packaging for both MSI installers and portable builds, complete with versioning and retention policies.
Deployment Confidence – Enterprise clients need reliable installation at scale, so we focused heavily on silent install modes, RMM-friendly deployment, and Windows Event Log integration.
UI/UX Enhancements – Professional tools need to look and feel professional. Together with Druid Lab, we’ve refined splash screens, polished forms, and ensured consistent messaging across the application.
Partnership Discipline – Launch deadlines matter. Our engineering discipline—paired with Druid Lab’s clear product vision—has kept the project on track, milestone after milestone.

The result is more than just a piece of software. It’s a product we know will make life easier for IT teams around the globe.

Celebrating New Zealand Innovation

One of the things that makes this partnership special is the chance to work with a New Zealand–based founder and development team . At CODEC, we collaborate with teams across many countries, but there’s something uniquely energising about working with innovators from New Zealand.

The Kiwi software community combines ambition with pragmatism: building products that are globally competitive, yet grounded in solving real-world problems. Druid is a perfect example. It’s enterprise-grade, but it doesn’t overcomplicate things. It’s powerful, yet simple to deploy. That balance reflects the mindset of its creators.

Supporting founders like Simon Falconer also aligns with CODEC’s mission: to empower startups and scale-ups to move faster, launch stronger, and compete globally. When we see New Zealand developers building world-class tools, we want to be part of the story.

The Technology Under the Hood

So what makes Druid tick? It’s built on modern frameworks and libraries that give it both power and flexibility:

.NET 9 – The backbone of the application, ensuring speed and reliability on modern Windows environments.
LicenseSpring – Enterprise-ready license management with trials and flexible activation.

On top of that, Druid includes configurable collectors, preference locking for enterprise consistency, and multiple deployment models—portable EXEs, MSI installers with a guided GUI, or silent installs for automation platforms like Intune, NinjaOne, or ConnectWise.

All of this means IT teams can use Druid the way that suits them best, whether it’s a single helpdesk agent running diagnostics on a laptop, or an MSP pushing it to thousands of client machines.

What It Means for IT Teams and MSPs

At the end of the day, the technology matters because of the value it creates:

For helpdesks: One-click diagnostics means even Level 1 staff can capture a complete system snapshot. Escalations drop, and fixes happen faster.
For MSPs: Standardised reporting across all clients ensures consistency and builds trust.
For IT leaders: Executive-ready reports translate technical data into business insight.
For compliance: Druid captures security and configuration baselines, supporting audits and reviews.

This is the kind of impact we love to see: technology that saves time, reduces errors, and strengthens relationships between IT providers and their clients.

Looking Ahead

With launch fast approaching, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in bringing Druid to life. But more importantly, we’re proud to showcase the innovation coming out of New Zealand.

Working with Druid Lab has been proof that world-class software can emerge anywhere—and that when local founders have the right support, they can move at speed and compete globally.

Looking forward, we’re excited to see where Druid goes next: deeper integration with RMM platforms, cloud-based fleet dashboards, and even smarter diagnostics powered by machine learning. The foundation is strong, and the roadmap is ambitious.

Final Word

At CODEC, partnerships are everything. Our collaboration with Druid Lab shows what’s possible when engineering discipline meets founder-led vision. Together, we’ve built more than just software—we’ve built confidence, speed, and trust.

Most of all, we’ve had the privilege of supporting New Zealand developers who are punching well above their weight on the global stage.

That’s a story worth telling, and we’re proud to be part of it.

Pride Season Kick-off

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:25:05 GMT

CEO Al Moore Addresses Pride Team

Our CEO, Al Moore, was invited to the Wellington Rugby Admin Day on Sunday 27th July. This was an amazing opportunity for Al to address the Pride Team prior to the season starting

Codec Named Front-of-Jersey Partner for Wellington Pride

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:53:54 GMT

Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) is delighted to announce Codec ‘Software for Business’ as the front-of-jersey naming rights partner for the Wellington Pride in the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup (FPC). After featuring on the back of the shorts in 2024, Codec now takes pride of place front and centre on the jersey in 2025.

Codec’s COO & Director, Amy Cooper says, "We are incredibly honoured to be the major sponsor of the Wellington Pride in 2025. Supporting this team is not just about empowering all wāhine in sport, but also about fostering inclusivity, strength, and community. Together, we stand for pride, resilience, and the undeniable power of unity both on and off the field. We can’t wait to see what this season brings.”

Codec specialises in designing and developing new software systems, application enhancements, and ongoing support for businesses of all sizes across New Zealand. With over 16 years of success, they continue to lead in innovation and service.

WRFU CEO, Tony Giles says, "It’s an absolute privilege to have Codec front and centre on the Pride jersey in 2025.

Al (CEO) and the wider Codec whānau are passionate about sport, especially women’s sport. Alongside their new women and girls’ partnership with Cricket Wellington, they also support Wellington Golf and Wellington Rugby, all while leading the way in staff wellness and celebration. Simply put, they are great people, and we are honoured to have them on board."

Wellington Pride Head Coach, Fusi Feaunati adds, "We are incredibly grateful to Al and Codec for their generosity and continued support of our wāhine in rugby, particularly the Wellington Pride FPC team.

Having Codec front and centre acknowledges the shared values of empowerment, inclusivity, strength, and service to our communities. Their support allows our programme to continue inspiring the next generation of wāhine through rugby. We are very excited for this partnership with Codec in 2025 and beyond."

CODEC and Cricket Wellington Announce New Women & Girls Partnership

ross.hawkins@gmail.com (Codec Admin) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:55:17 GMT

Cricket Wellington is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with CODEC, who will become the Official Sponsor of Women and Girls Pathways and Performance. This 3-year agreement marks a significant step forward in the support of women’s and girls’ pathway cricket in the region, providing crucial resources to enhance the development of future stars and strengthen the performance of our female pathways teams.

Golf Wellington Web Application Integration and Support Partnership

ross.hawkins@gmail.com (Codec Admin) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:19:43 GMT

Golf Wellington Chairman Peter Gapes (pictured wit h our shiny new tee sign at Shandon golf course) is pleased to announce CODEC as their web application software integration and support partner.

Wellington Pride Women's Rugby

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:51:38 GMT

Software for Business supporting Rugby for Women

We are delighted to announce Codec “Software for Business” as a sponsor for the Wellington Pride Women's Rugby team in the 2024 Farah Palmer Cup.

We look forward to being part of the Wellington Pride journey and the related development of pathways for women in rugby.

Shandon Golf Course's shiny new tee markers

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:59:46 GMT

Take a look at these lovely new tee markers

On the 5th April 2024 Codec was proud to sponsor new tee markers for the beautiful Shandon Golf Course – located on the banks of the Hutt River (15mins north of Wellington City), one of the region’s finest courses.

We may be biased, but we think these stylish tee markers are a perfect match for the beauty of this course.

Our March staff Taupo retreat

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:37:30 GMT

We love Taupo!

Over the weekend of the 20th to the 23rd of March 2024, we rewarded our staff with a trip to Taupo after completing one of our biggest projects ever . It was a chance for everyone to chill, reset and relax and enjoy the scenery of New Zealand's beautiful Taupo.

#IloveTaupo #welovetaupo

Wellington Free Ambulance Fundraiser at Shandon Golf Course

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:15:12 GMT

Raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance

On the 31st of January Codec and Wellington Rugby took part in a golf event fundraiser for Wellington Free Ambulance at the wonderful Shandon Golf Course. We jointly raised over $20k for this great cause and had a great time in the process!

Proud sponsors of the Wellington Lions in 2023

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:46:08 GMT

Continuing our community contributions

We're delighted to announce that in 2023 we are a proud sponsor of the Wellington Lions rugby team, as part of a continuation of our community contributions.

Our previous recent contributions have been to the Te Omanga Hospice, Hurricanes Alumni, Cyclone Gabrielle Hawkes Bay Mayoral fund and HUHA.

Go well Lions with your defense of the Ranfurly Shield and with your 2023 NPC competition season!

Some news about our news

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:10:29 GMT

We've been incredibly busy recently with a number of exciting projects, and one way you can tell how busy we've been is by the lack of attention our website has been getting lately, especially in the area of news and updates.

That changes today with some updates and the addition of a news section for us to talk about things we’ve been doing at work and in the community. We have some exciting updates coming soon that we can’t wait to share with you.

RHEIS and Codec Merger

Thu, 05 May 2011 01:22:24 GMT

RHE Infrastructure Services (RHEIS) and Codec Software are excited to announce a merger of the two companies

RHEIS CEO, Al Moore, says a strategic partnership over the past three years, and increasing mutual opportunities, means a merger now is logical. Moore sees benefits to both companies clients from a wider portfolio of services and increased capability base. Moore perceives this will be both non-disruptive and very complementary to existing clients and partners.

RHEIS is an IT services company, established in 1997. The RHEIS Management team undertook a buy-out of RHEIS in February this year, separating from RHE Group, and positioning itself as a locally managed business. Previously, its sister software company RHE & Associates entered voluntary receivership last year. RHEIS acquired and saw through RHE's customer contracts, to minimize the impact to their customers and staff.

Codec Software was established in February 2008 - 100% locally owned and operated. Moore will continue as CEO as Codec merges into RHEIS on 30 June 2011, and Wilson appointed as a director. Wilson is currently also CEO of SYL Research Ltd which will be demanding more of his time and focus as it is now releasing to market a semantic enterprise search engine.

Sean Wilson, CEO of Wellington-based Codec Software, agrees and adds that the established RHEIS Auckland CBD office provides a ready-made base for the increasing levels of business that Codec is now enjoying in that city.

Moore further adds that market feedback is positive for both RHEIS and Codec brands, therefore they will both be retained following the merger.

Moore will continue as CEO of the merged company from 30 June 2011, and Wilson is appointed as a director. Wilson also remains as CEO of SYL Research Ltd, a company specializing in Enterprise Search.