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Our Story
Discover how Abley evolved from a bold idea into a leading consultancy transforming transport, infrastructure, and digital systems through spatial intelligence.
Born in Aotearoa New Zealand and driven by purpose, we’ve grown from a single engineer’s vision into a multidisciplinary team creating meaningful change, at home and around the world.
From city streets to remote communities, we help people and places thrive by translating complex data into smarter, safer, more sustainable decisions.
Innovating and inspiring change
for more than two decades
Abley was formed in 1996 when our founder, Steve Abley, saw an opportunity to map the Christchurch City pedestrian crossings with Christchurch City Council for his final year university project. Establishing a transport consultancy, Steve saw the potential to gain deeper insights using data and spatial technology, which has laid the foundations for our transport and location data expertise today.
We have offices in Christchurch Ōtautahi, Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, and a team across New Zealand. We work with clients in New Zealand, Australia, Asia Pacific, and the United States, bringing together a depth of knowledge, providing advice, and shaping communities for today and the future.
Steve Abley creating the consulting firm of the future - Abley (2003).
We're all about clarity.
We empower clients to improve community well-being by providing solutions and advice to governments, local authorities, and businesses. Together, we tackle transport challenges using data and tech for smart decisions, from road safety to data-driven solutions, paving the way for a better future.
Our Values
Values are nothing if they’re not practised. We live our values every day. They’re reflected in the work we do, and the way we behave.
At Abley, our values are about delivering on our promise to you. We promise insightful solutions and empowering advice. And we do what it takes to deliver.
- Connected
- Innovative
- Passionate
- Professional
- Quality
We are engaged, people-focused with respectful relationships.
We are forward-thinking, proactive, pioneering and creative.
We are dynamic, driven and positive.
We are trustworthy, invested and ethical.
We are smart and reliable, providing excellence and value.
Our Impact
We have a unique opportunity to make a lasting and vital contribution in our communities through our company’s shared and well-understood purpose: to inspire positive change. Our work has a meaningful impact on various aspects, including our industry, our clients, the environment, and our people.
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We look forward to talking with you.