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Hawke's Bay Legends AMC Contracting

Hawke's Bay Legends AMC Contracting

WebShed thanked AMC Contracting for their amazing community spirit during Cyclone Gabrielle by upgrade their website.

Added 2 weeks ago
SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - May 2026

SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - May 2026

We’re excited to bring you the latest features and improvements in the SilverStripe CMS 6.2.0 and the WebShed Plugin 6.3.0.

Added a month ago

Highcharts 12.6 has been released

The standout feature of this release is the experimental contour plot, a new series type that renders continuous, color-graded terrain from three-dimensional data directly in the browser. You can read more on their blog post.

Crafting a Digital Gateway to Wild Luxury

WebShed crafted a digital journey for Ivory Cliffs Estate, blending the thrill of the Red Stag hunt with elite lodge luxury. We designed a clean, immersive website that guides prospective hunters from breathtaking vistas to seamless, high-end bookings. Check out the new site.
Multi Factor Authentication (2FA) Coming

Multi Factor Authentication (2FA) Coming

Security is always a high priority for us at WebShed and with that in mind we are planning the move to multi factor authentication (2FA) when you login to the website CMS.

Added 3 months ago
WebShed has a new home

WebShed has a new home

WebShed has moved! If you have visited us before then next time we have a meeting please note we have moved. We now have more space for meetings and our team. This is still planned as a temporary space with an even bigger space in the pipelines. We will be in here for a few years at this stage. We look forward to welcoming you at your next visit.

Added 3 months ago
Final release of jQuery 4.0.0

Final release of jQuery 4.0.0

After a long development cycle and several pre-releases, jQuery 4.0.0 brings many improvements and modernizations. It is the first major version release in almost 10 years. Find out more on the JQuery Blog. We have started testing it in our plugin and looking to release on our future sites.

Added 4 months ago
WebShed Plugin v5.0.0 exciting new changes

WebShed Plugin v5.0.0 exciting new changes

Version 5.0.0 of the WebShed Plugin has been released. This big upgrade brings the ability to select templates for each page, a newly designed block interface that removes extra clicks saving you time. It also comes with a new on page quick edits capability allowing users to edit straight from the website front end.

Added 6 months ago

Elevating Patient Experience: New Website for Onsite Ultrasound

WebShed partnered with Onsite Ultrasound to fully upgrade their existing web presence, creating a fresh, modern design that is exceptionally user-friendly. This transformation now enables customers to complete more tasks online, resulting in streamlined business processes and significant time savings. Check out the new site.

Highcharts 12.4 has been released

It packs a few upgrades that make charts easier to configure, exports more visually consistent and boosted series more colorful. You can read more on their blog post.
Pi1 - Your Virtual Productivity Intelligence Partner

Pi1 - Your Virtual Productivity Intelligence Partner

Pi1 Productivity Tools are developed to help SME’s improve productivity performance. Check out the new website that we designed and built for them.

Added 9 months ago
WebShed Celebrates 13 Years of Innovation and Local Partnership

WebShed Celebrates 13 Years of Innovation and Local Partnership

This August, WebShed marked a significant milestone, celebrating 13 years in business. We couldn't have done it without the ongoing support of our clients

Added 10 months ago
SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - August 2025

SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - August 2025

We’re excited to bring you the latest features and improvements in the SilverStripe CMS and the WebShed Plugin.

Added 10 months ago
Radio Hawke's Bay's New Website: Your Gateway to Community Radio

Radio Hawke's Bay's New Website: Your Gateway to Community Radio

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Radio Hawke's Bay's brand-new website, designed with the Hawke's Bay community, in mind! We've made it even simpler to access, listen to, and create your very own radio show.

Added 10 months ago

The impact of AI and Google's AI-powered search

Will your business still show in search results? What is Google's AI-Powered Search? How to monitor AI referrers and improve your content for AI.

New website empowering you to navigate AI with confidence

Enhancing human intelligence through AI is what Centaur is all about. We created a new website for them to show case their training services. Learn more about what we created...

Added one year ago

SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - May 2025

We’re excited to bring you the latest features and improvements in the SilverStripe CMS and the WebShed Plugin.

Added one year ago

Paying for storage you don’t need?

We often see clients being charged more and more for website storage simply because they don’t have time to tidy up or clear out the old files they no longer need. Let our system do the work for you.

Added one year ago

Waikato and Bay of Plenty councils open data more accessible than ever

Open data/datasets from councils across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty are more streamlined and easier to access. Learn more about how we help Co-Lab achieve this...

Added one year ago

Move beyond spreadsheets: A smarter way to manage your data

If you’re still relying on spreadsheets to store and manage information, it might be time to upgrade.

Added one year ago

Plastoil's new website improves user experience and content accessibility

Plastoil transforming plastic waste into oil. We partnered with them to create a new website to replace their existing New Zealand and Australian websites. Learn more about what we created...

Added one year ago

Tennis coaching web app decreases coach admin time

Tennis Playa is a web app for coaching and learning to play tennis. It decreases coach admin time while increasing their player satisfaction. Learn more about what we created...

Added one year ago

SilverStripe and WebShed plugin release - November 2024

We’re excited to bring you the latest features and improvements in the SilverStripe CMS and the WebShed Plugin.

Added 2 years ago

Growing importance of security and patching for your website

Hacking of your site can lead to large financial losses, including stolen customer data, loss of sales, and of course long-term damage to your reputation. It’s become a huge problem.

Added 2 years ago

How much should a website cost?

Curious about website costs? The price of building a website can vary depending on several factors, from design complexity to additional features. Find out what influences the cost and get a better idea of what to expect for your project.

Added 2 years ago

How long does it take to build a website?

Wondering how long it takes to build a website? The timeline can vary based on your approach and the complexity of your site. Learn what factors influence the time it takes to get your website up and running!

Added 2 years ago

How easy is it for your Council to update fees & charges?

Using our system one recent client commented that the process was straight forward, user friendly and saved them lots of time compared to their previous process.

Added 2 years ago

Otorohanga District Council's new website exceeds expectations

We recently partnered with Otorohanga District Council to design and rebuild their main website, delivering a modern, user-friendly site. Discover more about this successful collaboration...

Added 2 years ago

Hawke's Bay Regional Council and MPI create leading drought web app

We partnered with Hawke's Bay Regional Council and MPI to design and build a user-friendly, drought monitoring app to help farmers and landowners make early decisions. Learn more about what we created...

Added 3 years ago

Don’t throw away your website every 3 years – keep it evolving with WebShed

Is your website looking outdated? Many clients come to us saying their site feels out of date. But with the right approach, it doesn’t have to stay that way. Find out how you can keep your website fresh and up-to-date without a full refresh...

Added 3 years ago

West Coast Regional Council Improve their environmental data

We teamed up with West Coast Regional Council to redesign their environmental data dashboards, delivering a user-friendly interface for their website. Learn more about this project...

Added 3 years ago

Win a free website with WebShed

Mahora Pottery were the lucky winners of our win a free website fundraiser for Mahora School.

Added 4 years ago

Yass Valley Council create online solution for operational plan

Yass Valley Council needed a quick, efficient solution for their operational plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. WebShed stepped in to create an interactive platform that made it easy for residents to access key information and submit feedback. Find out how we helped make it happen!

Added 6 years ago