Interior design that holds space for people, culture, and purpose.

Tonga Robertson is the founder and design director of NEST Interiors & Design. One of Aotearoa’s few qualified Pacific Island female interior designers, she brings a voice that’s deeply underrepresented and deeply needed in the industry.

Originally from Auckland and now based in the Waikato, Tonga’s approach is led by listening. Whether it’s a commercial fit-out, a family home, or a shared community space, she works to understand the people at the centre of each project. Her work is rooted in cultural insight and shaped by bold creativity.  Always aiming to design spaces that express who people are, not just how they live.

At NEST, Tonga leads with calm confidence and clear vision. Balancing creative direction with hands-on project delivery. She’s known for holding space for ideas while keeping things moving, making confident calls that reflect both heart and strategy. It’s this blend of leadership and lived design experience that brings NEST’s projects and people to life.