Articles in ‘People in Business’

Christmas means many different things to different people but at the heart of every Kiwi Christmas is quality time spent with family and friends. Tracy Shackleton, the Town Centre Manager and her fantastic team have pulled out all stops to ensure this year everyone will enjoy a Magical Christmas experience when they visit Papakura and its vast array of retailers. Carols in the…

Are you looking for something just a little bit special for this Christmas? Either for your own home or for that special friend? Whether you need delightfully different Christmas bling for your festive table or a unique gift that has the wow factor you need to check out the range hand picked by Toni Charteris at The Bespoke Living Room. Located at 128 Stan Wright Rd, Karaka, a…

Red Shed Palazzo isn’t just about our beautiful Cafe, there’s so much more that we have to offer. From beautiful wedding areas, private functions, Christmas lunches, birthdays, business meetings, gatherings with friends, coffee groups, celebrations of life and any special occasion, there is always a reason to celebrate at Red Shed. The wide range of stylish, delicious food is…

Novature was born out of a desire to create “new age”, bespoke quality homes that can be easily built and transported to sites across New Zealand! Greg, Brent & Hayden, joint directors of Novature collectively possess in excess of 100 years building experience. Their vast building and business knowledge has seen them develop government infrastructure projects, large scale…

The Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards is the building industry’s most prestigious competition and the competition is fierce. This year saw builders from throughout the country do battle for gold, silver and bronze awards across both new and renovated builds in a number of categories. This year the team at Navigation Homes Counties came away with GOLD in the…

elocal returned to the Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery building at 11-13 Roulston Street to talk about skin checks as summer approaches. e This must be your busiest time of year? Things do get busy as the Summer approaches. Shirts come off, bits of skin that have been covered up all winter start to see the light of day and changing moles get noticed. We’ve already been busy with…

It started photography from my childhood. My mother photographed a lot and she developed her own images. She had a unique ‘reporters’ style of photography. Looking back now as an adult I remember photography parts and camera covers were my toys in very early childhood! At the age of 12 I bought my own camera with my first ever saved money and shortly after I registered to the…

Mike Wilson from Stroud Homes in Pukekohe is a man on a mission. Stroud Homes has experienced tremendous growth in recent times and is building a brand-new show home to showcase the latest styles and features that Stroud can offer. He has been building homes for over 17 years, ensuring every customer is given the very best level of service which is reflected in the growing number…

elocal returned to Roulston Street, Pukekohe to find out a bit more about the Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery team. e After last month’s profile in elocal people are asking what’s different now? It’s just that now, 11 years after coming to Pukekohe, we can give a better service and add more depth to what we do – like skin cancer screening, all in our own purposely renovated…

Baker’s Shoes in Waiuku has been a family run business for almost three decades and this month celebrates 30 years in business. The shop was opened by Grace Sullings in 1967 then subsequently bought by Harry and Pam Latta in 1980 and has always been a shoe shop. Fiona and Clark Baker bought the business in 1992 and changed the name to Baker’s Shoes and More. Whilst the store and…

Every good relationship is built on knowing the people you deal with well and being able to communicate with them with a high degree of honesty. When you meet Ryan and Raphaëlle it is immediately apparent that they run their business in exactly that way. But who are Ryan and Raphaëlle and why should you reach out to them? Raphaëlle hails from a picturesque village (pop. 800)…

When Bayleys Branch Manager Sharleen Buchanan jumped into the driving seat of the local Pukekohe office just over 4 years ago, she set a goal to successfully lead and grow a dynamic sales team and to compliment them with a new modern office and customer focused space in which to work in. As the team grew and their market share increased, it quickly became evident that their…

My decision to stand this year as a Franklin Ward candidate for Auckland Council reflects my view that voters must have the opportunity for a fresh voice and a fresh set of eyes. The role of a councillor is to represent to the Council the views and voice of residents, not the other way around and I will do that. Our community is gripped by the worst cost a living crisis in a…

Dr Adam Greenbaum Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Owner of Pukekohe’s newest plastic surgery clinic recently sat down with elocal to answer questions about his practice. From mole removal to full reconstructive surgeries, the team at Cutting Edge is here to help. E How long have you been in Pukekohe and what did you do before you came here? I’ve been practicing in Pukekohe…

Bruce is married with two teenagers and has lived in Pukekohe for the last 18 years. Growing up in Taranaki with two older brothers; his father was a mechanic, mother a part-time cleaner at the local school. He Completed an Electrical apprenticeship upon leaving school, then later moved to Auckland. Bruce has a philosophy of self-reliance, personal freedom, and believes in the…

You don’t get to be New Zealand’s most trusted builder, without doing something right. G.J. Gardner Homes aim to do better than that – they want to create an enjoyable building experience that is worth recommending to others. In the Southern Auckland area, G.J.’s is a household name. Name any local subdivision and you’re bound to find them. The showhomes at Hunua Views, Paerata,…

So get in touch today! The popular card game Bridge developed in the 1920’s, is played by four people of any age and requires players to bid how many cards or “tricks” they believe they can take on a deal. It is easy to learn, requires little equipment and has a thriving community both locally and worldwide. It encourages mental dexterity and numerous studies have shown Bridge…

The professional pairing of Ian and Sharleen Buchanan have over 30 years’ experience in Real estate between them and in that time have seen every type of market and have successfully navigated their way through them all. A valued member of Bayley’s Real Estate for over 16 years now Sharleen joined the management team 6 years ago, having come from a role as a top performing…

The temperatures have most definitely dropped like they do every July but what makes this winter different is the people who are out and about in droves compared to the last two years hampered by lockdowns and restrictions. Fiona from Bakers Shoes is delighted to once again be welcoming customers into the shop and providing them with the level of excellence in customer service…

At Navigation Homes we have Quality House & Land Packages available in Paerata Rise, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Pokeno, Hunua Views and Glenbrook Beach. With 10% Finance available, Make contact with us today to see how we can make your dream home a reality.. Navigation Homes work closely with NewBuild Finance, who specialise in new home building finance, and we would welcome the…