Articles in ‘People in Business’

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook and anyone who has ever been a parent or acted as a caregiver to a child, knows that it is not easy negotiating the many needs of a child from the moment they are born. Connecting Together is a relatively new Occupational therapy community service/private practice providing care, intervention, therapy and guidance to children and families in…

With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about long Summer evenings spent dining with friends, relaxed brunches with extended families and the obligatory workplace Christmas party. What better venue is there than Bracu Restaurant to celebrate these occasions all festive season long. Nestled on the sunlit slopes of the Bombay Hills, just out of central…

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…

Cars these days are built to go fast and most modern cars are well equipped with any number of safety features designed to keep those inside them safe in case of an accident. But it is often something that gets overlooked in the importance stakes, something that only has the same surface area as the palm of your hand that keeps you on the road. Your Tyres! Archie’s Tyremart has…

Real estate has become a way of life for Alison Kemp and it is evident from the moment you meet her that she wouldn’t change it. “My focus is on delivering service to my clients beyond their expectations and hopefully a very positive experience in what can be a very stressful time. My clients are my absolute number one priority.” says Alison. “I just love property and seeing…

Summer 2019 is all about colour – mustards, oranges/reds, pinks, blues and a mixture in florals – vibrant and pretty for the sunny days ahead. “Athleisure” is still on trend – leather sneakers and slip-ons which are great for this time of the year. And the leathers are soft and styles more comfortable than ever! “This year’s range is one of our best – and don’t forget we…

It’s obvious the moment you set foot in a Platinum home, that the attention to detail, finishing and features are what sets them apart. Murray Taylor from Platinum Homes Manukau and Counties expresses it best. “We know what works, simply because we have designed and built so many homes over the years. Platinum Homes have such a vast range of home plans which are designed to offer…

eHaus has been designing and building high performing homes across New Zealand for the last 10 years and winners of multiple industry awards. We specialise in the design and build of warm, dry, healthy homes. Building a home is the biggest investment most people make in their lifetime but unlike most other purchases, performance isn’t typically something people think about when…

It’s a case of out with the old and in with the new for the Takanini Urgent Pharmacy. Established in November 1976, the pharmacy has been serving the community ever since, sharing the same site in Takanini as Counties Medical. However, with the Medical centre requiring more room to expand services, the Pharmacy and Dentist have recently re-located directly behind the Medical…

Legacies can be amazing things, they shape who we are and where we have come from. They can also influence where we want to go and what we want to achieve. It was a family legacy of craftsmanship that influenced Nick Bosanac to craft out a business using skills handed to him through the generations. His Great, Great Grandfather was a carpenter in a bustling European town,…

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…

When Tania Woods went looking for someone to build her Dream kitchen as part of her house renovation, William from Cutting Edge Cabinetry won her over with his innovative thinking, attention to detail and respect for her ideas. “I knew what I wanted. A French Hampton Country type style kitchen, with quality fittings and perfect cabinetry; white; because it never dates and with a…

As someone who has lived in rural Franklin for 20 years, Blackhawk Law Limited’s sole director, Kim-Shiree Grant, has seen immense change in the area. Kim-Shiree is not only familiar with the local farming scene, she's also aware of the way the use of rural properties are changing as Auckland city spreads its tentacles further south with rural properties quickly becoming zoned…

It's winter time, which means staying indoors to get out of the bad weather. When you do need to heads out through, you rug up to keep warm and protected from the rain. Before you get on the road, ask yourself is your car prepared for the conditions and had a good service lately? With over 65 years of combined experience in servicing vehicles for the generations of Papakura…

Tuakau-born and bred Abby Sillence is used to hearing jokes about having a “dead-end” job. But it goes with the territory – she’s a Funeral Director at locally-owned Waters Funerals. Working in the industry was something she dreamed about from childhood – which others of her age found unusual. But now her friends are awe-struck at how she handles the role and supports grieving…

Grafton Downs Executive Director, Chris Johnston is excited to see families moving into their newly built homes, with 75% of stage 1 already sold out. Paerata Rise is a new build lifestyle community being developed between Karaka and Pukekohe, approximately 40 minutes from Central Auckland. Paerata Rise will be a stylish new town that combines the best features of the local…

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…