Articles in ‘People in Business’

It’s hot! And most people are out and about enjoying all the things that Summer has to offer with little thought to the winter months. But Carlos Ter Huurne, owner of Ignition Firewood, a Drury-based firewood supplier is always thinking ahead and knows that if you buy your wood now you will benefit from it in a number of ways once Winter descends. “Summer is the best time to buy firewood. You benefit from lower prices because we sell freshly…

A lot has been made this year of teamwork, and New Zealanders as a general rule are very big followers of teams. When it comes to choosing someone to present and sell your home in this current market, it makes sense then to choose a real team who understand each other and compliment each other’s strengths to make sure you get results that exceed your expectations. Ryan and Raphaelle from Ray White Pukekohe are that team. They recognise that…

From beautiful wedding areas, private functions, 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 cooked fresh on site and can be enjoyed both takeaway or dine-in in our relaxed rural setting. Open from 8.30am through to 4pm, 7 days a week, the lovely friendly staff cater to your…

Ensom Funeral Services recognises that each family’s needs are different and, with that in mind, they take the time to prepare a unique and fitting tribute and farewell. It is the emphasis on providing personal advice and assistance to grieving families that sets Ensom Funeral Services apart. The friendly and professional team at Ensom Funeral Services has been part of the Auckland community for many years. John Ensom started in the…

Christmas means many different things to different people but at the heart of every Kiwi Christmas is quality time spent with family and friends. This year things could look a little different, but the Papakura Business Association is determined that it will still be a Christmas to remember for all who visit the wonderful town. Tracy Shackleton, the Town centre Manager and her fantastic team have not stopped dreaming up all manner of Christmas…

How to expand your lending options when subdividing your section. Banks and mortgages are a maze to navigate through. There are now alternative options that specialise in these construction projects allowing you to maximise financial gain. Gone are the days when you bought a quarter acre piece of land with one house on it, mortgage it for 35 years with the same bank and voila!- you can retire with enough funds for retirement! Did you know,…

Are you looking for something just a little bit special for this Christmas? Either for your own home or for that of a 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 visit to The Bespoke Living Room is an indulgent foray into…

The weather is most definitely hotting up and kiwis up and down the country are planning their summer breaks in anticipation of a summer of relative freedom after the last few months of lockdowns. Carlos Ter Huurne, owner of Ignition Firewood, a Drury-based firewood supplier is also looking forward to a break, but says it’s never too early to stock up on next winter’s wood over these summer months over the summer and he is offering great…

It may have been a while but walk into Magazine Designer Clothing and you will be greeted with an array of colours, beautiful predominantly New Zealand made clothing, exquisite accessories, and most importantly fabulous friendly staff. The Pukekohe girls Sarah, Lorraine, and Rochelle and Bronwyn and her Hamilton team thrive on helping their customers find the perfect style, no matter your size, age, or occasion you’re shopping for! When they…

People move for all sorts of reason, whether they are upsizing or relocating due to work. Maybe it is personal reasons or has been the case in more recent years; looking to capitalize on existing property values in urban centres for the more relaxed pace that rural and lifestyle properties on city fringes have to offer. Whatever the reason, buyers and sellers need an expert to trust and guide them to make sure their requirements are understood…

One of the biggest comments we get when clients come to us is they wish they had come sooner. Being a design and Build renovation company, we can make sure that your wish list is going to fit the budget and we work with you through the entire process. When clients come to us with plans ready to go, they don’t often fit the budget and we have to help clients work through that process. We have put together a quick check list for anyone embarking…

This time last year Bakers Shoes in Waiuku had like many in New Zealand and around the globe dealt with the first 6 months dealing with a global pandemic. National and regional lockdowns were forcing businesses to close their doors to physical customer interactions and amp up their online presence in order to survive. “COVID-19 has slammed us with a whole new way of living to which businesses have had to adapt to compete with the bigger…

Mike Stroud from Stroud Homes in Pukekohe knows the answer to what makes a successful new build. He has been building homes for over 16 years, ensuring every customer was given the very best level of service and in that time has seen plenty of shoddy operators come and go. Even in the current Covid climate where some builders are experiencing extended delays, Mike is confident in his process and his team and the company focus that the client is…

When the recent Master Builders Auckland and Coromandel awards were announced, Wenny Lubbers owner of Versatile Builders Pukekohe had every reason to be pleased. Not only did every entry that he showcased come away with an award, but his entry in the New Home $450,000 to $600,000 category won the team a coveted Gold Award for a high-quality personalized build that was completed in only 10 weeks! The house, a four-bedroom two bathroom home in…

Every builder has their own strengths and reasons for why you should build with them. So how do you know which builder will give you the end result in the way you want it? Initially when trying to decide, most people think to ask for more information around these 8 commonly asked questions: 1. Timing of build 2. Communication throughout 3. Testimonials 4. Design features 5. Quality 6. Budget 7. Processes 8. Contracts Regardless of these…

Everyone knows someone who has a story about a disastrous build experience. Council delays, contractors that just don’t turn up, building companies that stretch resources and ultimately hand over dates pushed out months further than expected. How then when you making what is arguably the biggest decision you will make in a lifetime do you make sure you are choosing a company that will deliver on its promise? Mike Wilson from Stroud Homes in…

Smith and Son’s Pukekohe franchise holders Melissa and Lane Vandenbrink are well known as the masters of home transformation having won numerous industry awards and they can now add the prestigious ‘Renovation of the Year Award.’ The annual award is presented to the renovation that ‘best meets and surpasses the brief whilst showcasing the best features in a renovation’ and the Vandenbrink’s entry of a revamped family forever home achieved this…

Its most definitely winter, and there is nothing better than the warm, inviting hot glow of a wood burner or fire. Those lucky enough to have this as a form of heating however know that there is nothing worse than being lumped with badly dried, poor quality wood. Carlos Ter Huurne, owner of Ignition Firewood, a Drury-based firewood supplier hears the same story over and over again and they go to great lengths to ensure their product is dry and…

The current housing boom is over-represented in media stories on a daily basis, but Navigation Homes Pukekohe Franchise owners Nathan Hall and Ryan Keegan believe that the people in the greater Pukekohe area have one massive advantage when it comes to building their dream home and that is the availability of quality land to build on. “We have land available, lots of it, and Navigation Homes can help folks build their dream home on it, they just…

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…