Articles in ‘People in Business’

Local foodie Suzanne Braks knows a thing or two about great food and great coffee. She has been providing locals and visitors to the area just that in both the Autobahn café in Bombay and Papakura for many years. This year has seen the restaurants evolve significantly as Suzanne and her team had to adapt to the interruptions of nationwide and regional lockdowns. As the Holiday…

We would like to say a massive thank you to all of our Clients for trusting us over the past year – what a ride it has been and we are grateful to have been part of your journeys. Whilst we certainly haven't stopped yet, we're looking forward to time with family over the holidays, and will be back raring to go for 2021, ready to meet more great people! New Listings 152e Aka Aka…

The end of the year is snowballing and with it comes a culmination of many a dream build for locals who have chosen Navigation Homes to build this year. Founded in the Franklin region in 2007 by Aaron and Michelle Hall and today with 11 branches nationwide local Franchise owners, Ryan Keegan and Nathan Hall share a love of the area, with a great understanding of what goes into…

2020 has been a year of immense global change, and with it people have had to adapt to lockdowns, working from home, border closures, and restrictions around social events and gatherings. What hasn’t changed and looks like it is set to continue is the demand for quality housing and the fulfilment of the kiwi home ownership dream. Owning a home has always been the dream for many…

In a recent consumer survey, 83% of New Zealanders said they would rather gain 2kg than lose their hair. 91% said they feel more confident when their hair looks good. 91% said that receding and thinning hair are a major issue on a first date. 89% of young NZers say thinning hair is a concern for them. 86% incorrectly think thinning hair is isolated to older men. Around only 25%…

Many people avoid going to the Dentist until they are forced to. Usually, a niggly pain suddenly turns into the toothache from hell, and the visit it not only necessary but urgent! Many people don’t realise that regular check-ups are not only affordable but compared with the cost of a dental emergency far cheaper in the long run. The team at Toothcare Pukekohe know only too well…

Mike Wilson, South Auckland Franchise Holder of Stroud Homes invites you to join him and his team at the official opening of their Pokeno Pukekohe Display Centre. Located at 245 King St in Central Pukekohe, there will be Free face painting, Balloons for the kids, a BBQ, the best coffee and the chance to win not only free garage carpet but also a Weber Q valued at over $1000!!* …

Perfect Air are your local heat pump specialists, and their name is indeed their aim. Originally formed in 1978 and co-owned by Mike Richards and Graeme Melville since 2011, the team at Perfect Air know that perfect is a big ask, but it is something every team member strives for in all aspects of their service every day. “If it heats, cools or brings in fresh air, we do it and…

When you engage a highly skilled team like Team Jason and Luke to manage the process of selling or buying a home, you can rest assured that you will get the best results from your investment in them. Successful and experienced Rural and Lifestyle agents Jason Tabrum and Luke Jupp offer an exemplary service that ensures the whole process is managed effectively and without hassles.…

2020 will certainly be remembered. It has been a year of great change and challenge for everyone, everywhere. For Roger Gill Mitsubishi, it is also the year that saw the culmination of years of dreams, plans and hard work resulting with the move into a brand new, state of the art building at the southern end of Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Phillip and Shelley Gill and the team…

The entire process of selling and buying a house can be very demanding and if there is one thing better than having a highly skilled agent to assist you in your corner, it is having two! Successful and experienced Rural and Lifestyle agents Jason Tabrum and Luke Jupp offer just that. They have combined their complimentary skill sets and together offer an even better service. …

About six months ago, Fiona Baker from Baker’s Shoes and More was wondering how her plans to bring to Waiuku the latest styles from Europe would be tempered by the looming pandemic that was COVID-19. Committed to making sure that her shop stocks only the very best in both style and comfort, Fiona knew that there would be new challenges to face as lockdowns and closures both…

It’s been a highly unusual year with many of us spending an increased amount of time at home and in our gardens. For some this has been a godsend as it has allowed us to catch up on house and garden jobs and commence on long overdue projects. Fast forward to October and it feels like spring has well and truly arrived! Blossoms are out and the lush green buds are starting to…

Whether you need your swimming pool filled up, you have moved into a new house and have to fill the tank afresh or are making plans for a top up before everyone else needs it, make sure you call the Alexander’s at Water Wizard for all your water needs first. Based in Tuakau, locals Dave and Elaine Alexander specialise in efficient and professional water deliveries both locally…

When local foodie Suzanne Braks took over the running of both the Bombay and Papakura Autobahn restaurants on April 1st earlier this year, she could never have foreseen the snowball of events that a global pandemic would have on the business over the next month or two. Managing the businesses for many years, she took over to a business that was essentially unable to trade under a…

Local builder Mike Wilson is the proud Stroud Homes franchisee for the South Auckland area. With 33 successful franchises in Australia and 6 in New Zealand, the Stroud Homes franchise is a name fast becoming associated with style, quality, attention to detail and trust. With a trusted builder like Mike at the helm of the team, who has over 16 years experiences in the building…

Everyone at Navigation Homes is an expert at listening, from all the staff they employ in the office, through to the highly skilled and experienced contractors they use on site. Navigation Homes listen and deliver the building of your home to the highest standard, as well as being proud to call themselves local. Navigation Homes was founded in the Franklin region in 2007 by Aaron…

Many local businesses have adapted to a new normal over the last few months, and one standout has been the virtual reality options that are attached to the Golden Homes Show Home on the corner of McPherson and Karaka roads. Whilst you may not be able to attend the show home physically, or even if restrictions allow don’t feel comfortable doing so, you can wander around it from…

We started our house hunting journey in early 2019. We were looking to downsize to our forever home away from the city. We couldn’t find anything we liked, having come from a fairly new house. It had been suggested we build but as we had not built before we were a little reluctant to take on a project. However, we visited a number of show homes at Paerata Rise and when we…

The first thing you notice about the new Papakura Flooring Xtra showroom, is how much more there is to see and how much room there is to see it! Spanning an impressive 350sm, the showroom at 20 Elliot Street, is designed to fully showcase the extensive range of flooring options chosen by local owners Trish and Richard Wickett. “We have always wanted a space big enough to house…