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13/02/2026

Next update is live! Great to see so many people coming out at each stopover in support of Jono.

An exciting episode in an already long and amazing journery. Support Jono and Live Ocean by watching this update and signing the petition to end bottom trawling: https://liveocean.org/swim4theocean-call-for-action/

Keep up the great work team 💪

Episode 6 of the Swim4TheOcean weekly update is LIVE! 📹

This episode, we follow Jono’s progress from Opito Bay south into the Bay or Plenty where he came ashore at Omanu Beach, Mount Maunganui to a huge local welcome.

See the special moments from other places like Tairua, Whangamatā and Waihī Beach, and hear Jono talk about his trepidation around night swimming 🦈

👀 Click here to watch now - https://youtu.be/zPII6W2pAN8?si=YamLID0E6NLlo-Kl

12/02/2026

Philip from our Market Development team explains the importance of taking a system-based approach to window design, and how each component of ThermalHeart+® has been carefully considered to support a more thermally efficient home.

🎙️Made here, for you is a series about the people and thinking behind our locally made window systems - where local knowledge drives innovation, performance, and quality. Listen to it here: www.aplnz.co.nz/nzmade/made-here-for-you

11/02/2026

10/02/2026

🌟A special moment last week with Jono and the team at Live Ocean. We got to see Jono at his recent Mt Maunganui community stop over at the Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

It was great to see the community come out to greet Jono at the beach and stay for a few games, food and to hear about his journey.

A big thank you to our Vantage Windows & Doors manufacturer NZWindows for joining us and supporting the community activation.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Jono as he continues his swim down the east coast of the North Island, using this incredible challenge to raise awareness to end bottom trawling.

09/02/2026

As a New Zealand business, we’re proud to design and manufacture joinery that not only performs but is made for the way Kiwis live. See how we're NZ Made: www.aplnz.co.nz/nzmade

08/02/2026

Building in New Zealand means designing for a wide range of weather conditions. Choosing NZ made window systems is a reliable choice for Kiwis, because they’re designed specifically for our local conditions.

For more on this topic, listen to our full podcast with Adam from our Fabricator Development team: www.aplnz.co.nz/nzmade/made-here-for-you

🎙️Made here, for you is a series about the people and thinking behind our locally made window systems - where local knowledge drives innovation, performance, and quality.

05/02/2026

Across New Zealand, our Altherm Window Systems, First Windows & Doors, and Vantage Windows & Doors manufacturers are trusted local businesses. They’re run by people you recognise and see in your everyday community.

Made here, for you is a series about the people and thinking behind our locally made window systems - where local knowledge drives innovation, performance, and quality. Listen to it here: www.aplnz.co.nz/nzmade/made-here-for-you

05/02/2026

We’re Window & Glass Association NZ members. Being a WGANZ member gives homeowners confidence. It means you can trust the products manufactured and installed by your window, door, and glass supplier meet New Zealand requirements.

That’s why APL is proud to be a member of an industry body that supports professional standards, product integrity, and consumer protection across New Zealand.

Our window systems, supported by our nationwide network of Altherm, First, and Vantage manufacturers, operate to recognised standards, ethical practice, and consistent quality from manufacture through to installation.

04/02/2026

✨Introducing our new test wall ✨ Recently installed, our custom test wall measures 3.6m high x 5.5m wide and tests a variety of products under development. It is an exciting new addition to our Centre of Innovation site, and is part of our commitment to designing products made to our unique climatic conditions. Listen as Mike from Testing and Development to shares how it works.

Learn more about our testing facility and how our systems are designed to meet the New Zealand Building Code: www.aplnz.co.nz/innovation/updated-ianz-accredited-testing-facility

02/02/2026

The Hospice Waikato is a not-for-profit organisation that provides essential and heartfelt end-of-life care, supporting patients, their families, and the wider community. Their purpose is to make end of life better, enabling people to die with dignity, while helping family through this time.

Funding has been the biggest challenge for Hospice Waikato as Health NZ covers approximately two-thirds of the cost of care.

Over the years APL has supported Hospice Waikato in many ways, including, donating an auction item at their largest annual fundraiser, the Hospice Waikato & Montana Food and Events Bucket List Banquet. That item went on to become the highest-selling in the event’s history and funded meals in the Inpatient Unit for more than half a year.

Support from within our parent company (Profile Group Ltd ) has come through sister company, AGP Architectural Glass Products, supplying glass, as well as APL Manufacturing providing soundproof doors for new consultation pods.

Find more about Hospice Waikato and their long history with APL: www.aplnz.co.nz/community/wrapped-in-care

02/02/2026

Jono Ridler will be stopping in for a community event in Mount Maunganui as part of his world-record attempt for the longest unassisted staged swim.

Come along if you’re nearby. This is a great opportunity to hear Jono’s story and be part of a wider community conversation about protecting our ocean.

Jono is swimming down the east coast of the North Island, heading toward Wellington — using this incredible challenge to raise awareness to end bottom trawling.

📍Swim4the ocean stopover
📅 Thursday, 5 February
⏰ 4pm
📌 Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Proud Gold Supporter of Swim4TheOcean - go Jono!


Live Ocean

29/01/2026

The community came out for Jono on Tuesday evening for his short meet and greet in Akarana Yacht Club.

Jono was welcomed by a crowd following his journey to Wellington. He was able to chat, share his story and passion for saving the ocean.

We are proud to stand behind Jono alongside our partner Live Ocean.

Jono continues his world-record attempt for the longest unassisted staged swim, raising awareness for a healthy ocean and calling for an end to bottom trawling. Please join him and Live Ocean by signing their petition:https://liveocean.org/swim4theocean-call-for-action/

Keep up the amazing work Jono.