Articles in ‘People in Business’

Many of us spend our Saturday’s watching kid’s sports games, with family and friends lunching and catching up on the week’s events or engaged in activities slightly different to the Monday to Friday routine. Then there are those who challenge themselves and inspire others like Wenny Lubbers, Operations Manager at Versatile Pukekohe. On the 22nd of May, he was climbing the 328 metre Auckland Sky Tower dressed in his full fire fighters kit (which…

The building industry is booming. You will be familiar with the incredible growth in our region. As a result, builders, engineers, planners, consultants, and tradespeople are in strong demand and for those whose homes are being built, new pressures on supply and resource is starting to emerge. In this current climate, this pressure can be reduced if you build with a trusted and long established national group home builder. When building with…

“I need to photograph my family, while my kids are growing up, they look so cute at this age! I must organize a photographer soon, something better than the images I take on my phone...” Can you relate to this? · If this sounds like you, give me a call. I will photograph your family, your kids, your grandkids. If you are a grandparent and would love to get all your grown-up kids together with your grandkids, this can also be organized. We will…

If there is one thing that new Counties Honda franchise owner Brett Aspden revels in, it’s the opportunity to take something good and make it great. · Brett has an impressive background developing businesses and people and has identified the well-established local Counties Honda franchise as a great opportunity to service the community. · “The business is backed by the largest small engine manufacturer in the World. Honda is a well recognized,…

The buyer activity in the market continues and our past clients have been overwhelmed with their sale results. If you were thinking of selling or simply just want an updated appraisal, please give us a call. We will organise a time that suits you to introduce ourselves and visit your property. Please see our new listings we proudly present to the market. ·_ · New Listings · 249 Beaver Road, Bombay 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car garaging …

We may for the foreseeable future be unable to travel overseas with the same freedoms as we had a few years ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the flavours of the world! One of the benefits of a nation developed from an immigrant background means we can experience international flavours with true authenticity and Paasha Turkish restaurant is no exception. · Owner Mustafa was born in Turkey, making New Zealand his home in 2001 and…

Smith and Son’s Pukekohe franchise holders Melissa and Lane Vandenbrink are the masters of home transformation. They can expertly renovate your well-loved and liked home that has served you well in the past into something you will love to stay living in for the foreseeable future. With prices skyrocketing and uncertainty about the economy and borders reopening many New Zealanders are looking to their biggest investment, their homes and using…

You are invited to our third StreetFEST Event on Saturday May 8th from 10am -2pm on Great South Road. This year it is being extended into Broadway in Papakura. · “We’re so excited to be holding our third StreetFEST, where we will once again be showcasing all the things that make Papakura great.” says Tracy Shackleton, Papakura Town Centre Manager. “It will be a whanau friendly event where we celebrate our town, our people and our cultural…

Autumn is here, and with-it cooler mornings and darker evenings, but don’t let that stop you from stepping out in the latest styles and colours. Baker’s Shoes is renowned for staying on top of the popular fashions when it comes to boots, shoes and handbags, and this season is no different. Despite importers and suppliers being unable to source product like they traditionally do due to Covid, it hasn’t stopped Baker’s Shoes owner Fiona from…

There are so many reasons to capture the moment. You can justify this so many ways, however, if you miss that moment, the justification is replaced with just one feeling... regret. · “There are so many possibilities when it comes to portraying imagery and that is where experience and creative development comes into play”, comments Tatiana. · “Whether it’s images for your business; website, social media, portraits or your personal memories;…