About Tano

We've been in the trenches. That's why we're good at this.

Tano isn't a large agency or a solo freelancer. We're a focused software consultancy built on deep, hands-on experience - and we bring that experience to every project.

Agency roots

We cut our teeth at a digital agency - building software for clients across different industries, under tight deadlines, with real budgets. That's where we learned how to scope properly, communicate clearly, and ship things that actually work.

SaaS builder

We've also built a SaaS product from the ground up - from the first line of code to paying customers. That means we understand the full lifecycle: architecture decisions that compound, technical debt that slows you down, and what it takes to keep a product running reliably at scale.

Why it matters for you

When you work with Tano, you're not getting someone who's learning on your dime. You're getting a team that's already made the mistakes, solved the hard problems, and knows how to avoid the pitfalls that trip up most projects.

20+

Years building software

From e-commerce platforms to real-time gaming, across multiple industries.

NZ

Based in New Plymouth, working across NZ and Australia

Full stack

Architecture to UI, backend to deployment - end to end

Tano means “craftsman” in Elvish.

It's not just a name - it reflects how we approach our work. We care about the craft of building software: clean code, thoughtful architecture, and solutions that stand the test of time.

Ready to work with someone who gets it?

Tell us about your project. We'll listen first, advise honestly, and only take it on if we're the right fit.

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