Articles in ‘People in Business’

The wide smiles, happy laughs and cheerful chatter of children and adults is always an uplifting sound and the atmosphere is never more saturated with excitement than at a birthday party or special occasion, so it’s important to get the best entertainment you can to make it a day to remember! At Imagine Face Painting and Entertainment, it is their job to do just that and they…

Platinum Homes was founded by a group of private business people in the Bay of Plenty region in 2003 and today operates throughout most of New Zealand via our network of showhomes and sales centres. Unlike many of our competitors, we are proud to say that Platinum Homes is still 100% New Zealand owned and operated. KEY BENEFITS OF CHOOSING PLATINUM HOMES We do the leg-work for…

Lewis’ For Fashion is your one stop shop for all things in Men’s fashion. The wellstocked shop is located centrally at 41 King Street, the main street of Pukekohe, with plenty of parking both out the front and out the back. Peter and his professional staff have been serving customer’s locally and nationally for over 33 years and will ensure whatever the occasion they will find…

When the Du Toit family embarked on their journey to buy their first home, they knew that they wanted to find a home that would cater for their young family with design features, tick off all the items on their wish lists and be located in an area that was designed with community living in mind. The choice to build in Paerata Rise was an easy one, from the moment they met up with…

With a flair for developing visual solutions that reflect your company and culture that engages you with your target audience, look no further than L’ora Creations to deliver an effective brand experience. We believe in building honest and open relationships via communication with our clients and adding value to your business. We align your goals to the needs of you that builds…

When long-time Patumahoe locals Brooke and Callan Nash took over the running of Patumahoe Cabinetmakers and renamed it KitchenTech, nearly four years ago they set about establishing a true customer centric business model that would enable them to provide a top service to anyone in the area wanting something crafted that was just a little bit special. A well-renowned and qualified…

If you spend your days dreaming about the perfect home, are full of ideas about how it will look and would love a personalised design process that reflects your individual needs, then you need to make sure you contact Brant Design and Build to make that dream a reality. Well established in the local Franklin area for over 30 years and headed by Greg Penfold, Brant Design and…

Ebbett Pukekohe is part of a trusted motor vehicle company that’s been going from strength to strength for 90 years. Since Alf Ebbett started the company in 1912, the very essence of providing the very best cars at the best prices has been at the forefront of what the Ebbett dealership stands for. Ably headed now, locally in Pukekohe by Ross Sheppard who has been with the company…

Mastercraft Kitchens in Pukekohe offer a complete design service from their Manukau Road based Showroom and combined with their extensive cabinet making experience and ability to produce one off functional, stylish designs for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, laundries, living and entertainment spaces they can turn dreams into reality that suit individual requirements and budget. Wit…

Nestled on the sunlit slopes of the Bombay Hills, just out of central Pukekohe the well renowned fine dining Bracu restaurant forms part of the world class Simunovich Olive Estate built from the ground up in 1999. The family owned estate, founded by Ivan Simunovich was initially set up with sustainability in mind and now boasts 30,000 olive trees producing award winning olive oils.

If you are pregnant or a new parent or grandparent then you need to check out Parents Health Haven, a built for purpose, Physiotherapy, Pilates and wellbeing clinic that has recently opened up at 7b Parerata Road, Pukekohe. The brain child of qualified local Physiotherapist Melissa de Jongh and her husband Simon, Melissa set up the clinic specifically with busy families in mind…

Of course, it's not quite that simple, but it's Claire McArthur from Personalised Mortgages job to hunt down the best possible loan offer for her clients – and generally there's no charge. Claire is a mortgage advisor with Personalised Mortgages Ltd, a premier mortgage brokering company that assists you to obtain the finance to get yourself into your dream home. Claire can also…

Our ears' main function is to transmit and transduce sound to the brain through the parts of the ear and as we age like much about our bodies, changes occur, and this can result in hearing loss. Because this can happen over a period of time, it can have a significant effect on your quality of life if left untreated or treated poorly with an ill-fitting hearing aid. The team at…

When elocal editor Mykeljon Winckel needed legal advice in relation to selling his mother’s house, the team at Conveyancing Plus were there to help, even visiting his beloved mother to find out exactly what she needed and how they could help. “It’s the personal touch that makes us a cut above the rest,” says director and owner Bobbie-jo Butler. Fresh from winning the ‘Best in…

Your home is your castle, but not everyone likes a castle, some want a cottage or an eco-friendly self-sustaining, climate friendly minimalistic studio! When you are selling your home, because you love it as it is, it is sometimes difficult to imagine it being loved differently by others. That’s where the Emma Burn Home Staging team steps in. They will confidently style and…

John Bell's dental specialty doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but the difference he can make to your smile could be life-changing. In past times, damaged or decayed teeth were either ignored or removed. But now the range of solutions available in the hands of a skilled professional like John means teeth can be restored to look and perform just as they should. Prosthodontics…

When their children were toddlers, John and Liz van Winden, decided it was time to ensure that they were already planning for their expanding family’s future. “It was important to us that we would be able to provide for their future including university fees,” says John. With this in mind, the couple visited their local New Zealand Home Loans office and discussed the different…

As the cooler airs and darker evenings herald the arrival of Autumn and winter months, this season’s new styles at Baker’s shoes are sure to warm the cockles of your heart and your toes! Along with the usual winter shades of navy, wine and black, you will find warm pink tones; all with lovely textures and trims. Ankle boots are still popular, and Fiona has introduced a range of…

If you’re looking for a fitness solution that is available at any time of the day or night, where everyone knows your name and you’re always welcome, check out Flex Fitness – the fitness facility on the block, that is incredibly popular with locals and neighbouring fitness fans Auckland-wide. Flex Fitness Pukekohe and Manukau are New Zealand-owned and part of the Flex Fitness…

The choice and quality at Kings Garden Restaurant in Pukekohe is creating quite a stir locally. Many a family has dined out either at Yum Cha, or utilising their takeaway menu to create an evening of tasty authentic, quality Chinese food that leaves them wanting to return and if you haven’t, it is about time you did. Yum Cha is a term in Cantonese which literally means “drinking…