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INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION. ENGINEERED FOR YOUR BOUNDARY

At Bullrush, we do not simply install gate motors; we engineer integrated access solutions. Every modern Auckland architecture project has unique demands, and our philosophy is simple: we specify the exact automation system that is fit for purpose for your bespoke boundary. We also supply our clients and their electricians with fully detailed plans of which cables are required and exactly where they need to be, removing all guesswork from the installation process.

We curate and integrate the largest and most innovative automation technologies in the world, featuring globally recognized systems like Centurion and FAAC. Tried, tested, and engineered for uncompromising performance, these systems deliver expedited luxury, silent operation, and heavy-duty reliability.

Backed by a Nationwide Technical Network When you commission a Bullrush system, you are investing in a lifetime of security. We ensure our global products are backed by our dedicated, nationwide technical network. With massive distribution centres and spare parts stock held right here in Auckland and Christchurch, we guarantee immediate technical backup, factory warranties, and uninterrupted serviceability for decades to come.

Unrestricted Engineering: We Find the Solution Bullrush never compromises with its designs. While our core range features elite automation systems, our engineering capability is unrestricted. If your bespoke sliding or swing gate requires a highly complex, customized automation solution outside of our standard range, our team will source, test, and integrate the exact technology required. When a project is too difficult for others, or when they say it won't work—Bullrush delivers.

Our unrestricted engineering capability means we deliver complete, fit-for-purpose access solutions. Every Bullrush automation commission can seamlessly integrate the following technologies:

Heavy-Duty Drive Systems
Utilizing globally recognised technology from Centurion and FAAC, we integrate robust 24V DC battery-driven motors. Whether deploying high-speed sliding gate operators or flush-mounted underground swing motors, we guarantee silent, expedited luxury and uninterrupted security, even during total grid failures.

Architectural Access Control
Replace generic keypads with our premium, weather-resistant code interfaces. Capable of accommodating up to 1,000 unique, trackable access profiles, they ensure uncompromising, code-based entry for estate staff or trusted visitors.

Fail-Safe Collision Detection
We specify fully wireless, battery-operated infrared safety beams. These provide instant, automatic stop-and-reverse functions, ensuring your heavy-duty aluminium gate never compromises the safety of vehicles or pedestrians.

Concealed Free-Exit Loops
For high-traffic commercial or premium residential sites, we integrate inductive ground loop detectors directly into the driveway. This allows for seamless, hands-free vehicle detection and automatic gate egress.

Bespoke Egress Hardware
We engineer custom release buttons housed in our own locally fabricated 3mm aluminium casings. Designed with precise Onshape CAD, these units integrate flawlessly into your property's interior architecture for convenient manual egress.

4G Communication Hubs
Communicate with visitors before granting access via our advanced intercom systems, featuring durable architectural enclosures and high-definition audio routing.

Global Perimeter Management
Operate and monitor your boundary from anywhere in the world. Utilizing our 4G GSM control units and remote smartphone applications, you receive live diagnostic feedback and push notifications directly to your device.

Why Commission Bullrush:

We do not install generic retail kits; we engineer integrated architectural boundaries. By replacing degrading timber with locally fabricated, heavy-duty aluminium and marine-grade stainless steel fixtures, we deliver bespoke solutions designed for absolute longevity and little to no maintenance. Our flawless Onshape CAD drawings, rigorous material testing, and curated global automation ensure that every Bullrush boundary offers the perfect balance of uncompromising security and minimalist aesthetic. We never compromise with our designs.

Complete Automation Services

Our automation packages can include:

  • Gate Motors – one click to open your pedestrian, swing or sliding gate.

  • Keypads – Secure, code-based entry for family, staff, or trusted visitors.

  • Infrared Safety Beams – Automatic stop and reverse functions to protect people, vehicles, and pets.

  • Ground Loops – Seamless vehicle detection for hands-free gate operation.

  • Release Buttons – Internal button when you forget the remote in the car, and you just wanna take the bins out.

  • Intercom Systems – Communicate with visitors before granting access.

  • Phone App Control – Operate your gate from anywhere in the world.


“The team at bullrush made my project really easy and hassle free would recommend on other projects.”

— Campbell Turner