Sir Peter Jackson And Dame Fran Walsh Unveil Designs For A New Development In Miramar

Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh today revealed designs for a landmark new development at Park Road, Miramar, Wellington. The project is being undertaken by WingNut PM, the property arm of their WingNut Group of businesses.

The project is one of several long-term development initiatives Jackson and Walsh have in mind to provide new services and stimulate growth and investment in Wellington. The centrepiece of the development is a purpose built facility that will house ARC Vets, a specialist veterinary hospital.

Dr Karl Mathis and Dr Fiona Park of ARC Vets, who currently operate leading facilities in Auckland are partnering with WingNut to extend their specialist services to the Wellington region. The new hospital will feature state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, 24/7 emergency care and other advanced veterinary services.

“Peter and Fran have been tremendous supporters of our Auckland operations, and we’re thrilled to be embarking on this new venture with them” said Dr Karl Mathis and Dr Fiona Park. “The new hospital will reflect the highest standards of veterinary facility design and enable us to deliver world-class specialist and emergency care. We’re especially proud to offer this level of service to pet owners in the Wellington region, who have previously had to travel long distances to access this kind of care. We look forward to working closely with local veterinary practices to support cases that might otherwise require referral out of the region.”

Elaborating on the plans for the hospital, Jackson and Walsh said: “Animal welfare is a subject dear to our hearts. Companion animals play a much-understated support role in people’s lives and contribute significantly to their wellbeing. We have previously had to transport our own pets to Auckland for urgent, specialist care by the wonderful team at ARC. We think Wellingtonians and their pets deserve to have a facility of this calibre close to home, that they can call on when the need arises."

Expected to be completed in early 2028, the development represents a significant step in Jackson and Walsh’s broader vision to strengthen Miramar as a thriving hub of creative and commercial enterprise.

About Wingnut Group of Businesses

The WingNut Group is a collective of world-class film and production companies founded by Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh in Wellington, New Zealand. Anchored by WingNut Films, the Group also includes Park Road Post Production, Stone Street Studios, Portsmouth Rentals and WingNut PM. Together, these businesses provide an integrated ecosystem of creative, technical, and production services that have supported some of the most ambitious film projects in history. With a legacy of storytelling excellence and cinematic innovation, the WingNut Group continues to champion bold ideas while maintaining a long term commitment to supporting Wellington’s creative economy

About ARC Vets

ARC Vets is an independent, NZ family-owned and veterinary-led practice, committed to delivering New Zealand’s best veterinary expertise and care. With state-of-the-art hospitals in Albany and Freemans Bay, we offer 24/7 emergency care alongside specialist services in internal medicine, surgery, neurology, oncology, critical care, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, and hydrotherapy. With the widest range of board-certified veterinary specialists in the country, ARC provides world-class, compassionate care for pets and peace of mind for their families.

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