Celebrating Tauranga craft, coastal-grade engineering, and outdoor living done right
Archishade have been named the global winner of Ziptrak Best Blinds Installation 2025, a standout achievement in a field that now spans hundreds of accredited installers and a worldwide network responsible for well over one million Ziptrak blinds in homes and businesses. For a Tauranga manufacturer of aluminium shade structures to take the top spot is a testament to precision fabrication, tidy detailing on site, and a deep understanding of Bay of Plenty conditions.
A record year for entries
Ziptrak’s annual competition exploded in size this year, with an eighteen-fold increase in submissions compared with last year. Installers sent in comprehensive photo sets, step-by-step videos, and short-form content that showed real pride in the craft. The judging panel found themselves weighing not only the finished look but also planning, preparation, and how well each team told the story of their work.
Why Archishade came out on top
• Coastal-grade thinking from the first measure to the last fix, including fasteners, powder-coat specification and water management suited to Tauranga’s salt-laden air
• Millimetre-accurate set-out so tracks sit square, seals engage cleanly, and gaps are eliminated on uneven patios and decks
• Immaculate presentation of the installation process in imagery and film, showing safe practice, tidy cabling and a spotless handover
• Client experience that makes blinds effortless to use, with clear guidance on care, cleaning and seasonal adjustment
The prize package
As winners, Archishade receive:
• Two VIP hospitality passes to a Ziptrak day at the Santos Tour Down Under
• Return flights for two from their nearest major city and two nights’ premium accommodation in central Adelaide
• A Ziptrak swag bag of kit and goodies
Runners-up and special mentions
• All About Shade — NSW
• Hunter Blind Lab — NZ
• SunGuard — NZ
• Honourable mention: Prestige Outdoor Blinds — WA
What sets Ziptrak outdoor blinds apart
Archishade proudly design and install Ziptrak outdoor blinds as part of their wider range of aluminium pergola systems, shade solutions, Eclipse overhead blinds and cassette awnings. The system’s patented spring-balanced track means panels glide up and down with minimal effort, locking at any height and sealing neatly to help control breeze, rain, light and temperature. With spans up to 6 metres wide, robust side tracks and tailored bottom seals, Ziptrak delivers year-round usability without bulky zips or crank handles.
Everyday benefits for Bay of Plenty homes
• All-season comfort create a sheltered outdoor room without enclosing it permanently
• Coastal durability marine-minded materials and finishes chosen for salt air and sun
• Clean lines slim tracks, discrete fixings and colour options that complement modern architecture
• Low maintenance simple cleaning, easy operation, and long-term serviceability
Craft meets performance
Archishade’s winning installation shows how thoughtful design and careful execution turn a deck or patio into a true living space. Posts, flashings and gutters are aligned for clean water run-off, track straightness is checked from multiple sight-lines, and the finished fit is tight enough to keep wind-driven rain at bay while preserving airflow on warmer days.
Thinking about outdoor blinds for your place
If you want a space that works in Tauranga’s sun, wind and sea air, pair coastal-grade aluminium structures with Ziptrak outdoor blinds. Archishade will measure, specify and install a solution that looks sharp, operates effortlessly and stands up to local conditions.
Book a consultation with Archishade to see colour options, fabric choices and span possibilities, and to plan your project from first measure to flawless handover.