What We Offer
Engaging digital solutions that meet the needs of an evolving business.
Discover our range of specialised services—crafted to deliver measurable results for businesses with complex digital requirements. We combine technical precision with creative problem-solving to build robust, scalable platforms that not only meet your current needs but anticipate future growth.
Project Types
We offer design and development services for both new build and replatforming projects.
New build
For businesses ready to establish or transform their digital presence, we create custom solutions from the ground up. Our new build projects incorporate the latest technologies and best practices to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with your business goals.
What we deliver:
- Tailored solutions build on rubust, future-proof architecture
- Comprehensive planning and design process
- Brand-consistent, responsive user interfaces
- Scalable systems designed for growth and traffic spikes
Replatforming
When your current digital solution is limiting your business potential, our replatforming services provide a seamless transition to more powerful, flexible systems. Make the most of a modern architecture that gives you the freedom to innovate and scale, while maintaining brand consistency.
What we deliver:
- Thorough assessment of current platform limitations
- Migration planning with minimal business disruptions
- Data integrity preservation throughout the transition
- Performance enhancements and new feature implementation
Hosting
Hosting packages that scale with your business
We offer flexible hosting options tailored to your project requirements, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
Sitehost
Fast, reliable hosting with unmatched support
Ideal for New Zealand-based businesses requiring reliable local hosting with exceptional support and competitive pricing. Sitehost's Cloud Container platform provides optimal performance for regional audiences with the added benefit of local technical expertise.
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Comprehensive Cloud Infrastructure
We leverage AWS's powerful ecosystem for multiple aspects of your digital solution. Our implementation includes CloudFront CDN for global content delivery, S3 for reliable image hosting, and AWS Amplify for seamless web application deployment. We also utilize AWS's dynamic image transformation services to optimize visual content across all devices, ensuring fast loading times worldwide.
Cloudflare
Advanced Protection & Optimization
Enhance your site's security and performance through our expertise in custom Cloudflare configuration. We implement specialised page rules, workers, and caching strategies to ensure your digital platform delivers exceptional speed and protection against threats.
Shopify Oxygen
Optimized Commerce Hosting
Purpose-built hosting for Shopify Hydrogen storefronts, offering streamlined deployment and optimized performance for headless commerce solutions. Oxygen provides the ideal environment for modern, high-performance e-commerce experiences with global edge caching.
Solutions
Specialised solutions for complex digital needs
At The Refinery, we focus on delivering exceptional digital experiences for businesses with sophisticated requirements. Our expertise is particularly valuable for companies seeking more than standard template-based solutions. We excel at solving complex technical challenges while maintaining a focus on user experience, performance, and scalability.
E-Commerce SolutionsShopify / Shopify Plus / Craft Commerce
For retailers and brands seeking to excel in the digital marketplace, we develop sophisticated e-commerce platforms that drive conversions and enhance customer experiences. Our Shopify Plus expertise combined with headless architecture capabilities allows us to create international commerce solutions that scale with your business.
Advanced Content ArchitectureCraft CMS
For businesses with complex content needs, we design and implement sophisticated content management solutions that enable efficient workflows and engaging user experiences. Our expertise in Craft CMS allows us to create flexible content structures that support your unique business requirements.
Custom Web ApplicationsReact Router
For businesses looking to streamline operations or enhance B2B relationships, we develop bespoke web applications that digitize processes and improve efficiency. Our modern development approach focuses on creating intuitive interfaces that simplify complex workflows.
Working Relationship
Flexible partnership models
We offer two collaborative approaches to deliver our expertise. Work directly with us for comprehensive project management and ongoing support, or partner with us as an agency to enhance your technical capabilities with our white-label development services.
Direct partnership
Partner directly with us as your dedicated digital team, from concept to completion. Design, architecture, development, implementation and ongoing support.
What we deliver:
- Work directly with our team from concept to completion
- Regular project status updates and milestone reviews
- Collaborative approach to each project
- Direct access to our development expertise
Agency partnership
For creative agencies seeking to enhance their technical capabilities, we offer white-label development services that complement your design and strategy offerings.
What we deliver:
- Technical consulting during proposal and planning stages
- Transparent, reliable estimates and timelines
- Seamless integration with your existing processes
- Documentation and knowledge transfer for client handover
Ongoing support & maintenance
- Continuous evolution of your digital platform
We implement new features and integrate user feedback to ensure your platform evolves with your business needs, keeping you competitive in a changing digital landscape.
- Performance optimization and data-driven improvements
Regular performance analysis, A/B testing, and metrics monitoring help us identify opportunities to enhance user experience and drive better conversion rates.
- Technical maintenance and proactive monitoring
24/7 uptime monitoring, security patches, and scheduled platform upgrades ensure your digital solution remains secure, stable, and optimized for performance.
Ready to begin?
We're excited to hear about your project and help you get started.