Meet the Team
Business Whangaparaoa Inc developed out of an incentive of Future Whangaparaoa Trust to work in collaboration with the Trust, the Whangaparaoa Community Hub and local businesses to develop and promote business and community on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, from Red Beach to Gulf Harbour.
The business group consists of an Executive Committee of enthusiastic local business people keen to bring services and support to the local region. The current Committee is -
The business group consists of an Executive Committee of enthusiastic local business people keen to bring services and support to the local region. The current Committee is -
Shai Patel - Chair
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I’m chairperson of Business Whangaparaoa and an authorised financial advisor for Mainstay Financial Services. If something happens to you, your family or business, we make sure you have the right money at the right time - when you need it most through insurances and KiwiSaver.
Shai Patel - 09 551 3500 or 0280 INSURE Business: Mainstay NZ - shai@mainstaynz.com - mainstaynz.com |
Sarah Carr - Secretary / FW Business Activator
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Sarah has worked on the Coast supporting local business and community through Linku2 Hibiscus Coast, with web, print and social media opportunities for 14 years. Passionate about the area and business and keen to work towards business growth Sarah sees her role within Business Whangaparaoa as a positive synergy with her own business. Sarah is also the Future Whangaparaoa Business Activator taking a key role in the development of the business group and is your first port of call for any queries you have about our services.
Sarah Carr - 09 428 0204 or 021 428 037 - info@businesswhangaparaoa.info Business: Linku2 Hibiscus Coast - linku2hibiscuscoast.co.nz |
Stephanie Lowe - Treasurer
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I moved to the Hibiscus Coast 20 years ago and love the opportunities open to us here. A daily walk on the beach starts my day off perfectly.
My business, Insinc Products provides Environmentally Friendly Cleaning, Hygiene and Packaging supplies. Website based with an extensive range to suit everyone. Stephanie Lowe - 0508 467 462 - sales@insinc.co.nz Business: Insinc Products Ltd - insinc.co.nz |
Anwen Robinson
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Anwen Robinson, committee member and secretary for the ‘Local Employment and Business Support’ sub-committee. I’m a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and founder of CareerMum - a Social Enterprise focused on driving solutions to challenges faced by mothers in the workplace. You might spot me running around our community – I’m a competitive athlete, and member of Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club as well as a keen native gardener, member of SOSSI, and enjoy fundraising for local conservation.
Anwen Robinson - 021 02 464 871 - admin@careermum.co.nz Business: CareerMum - careermum.co.nz |
Becky Duncan
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Becky Duncan, Office Manager of Duncan Building Services Ltd.
We are avid supporters of the ethos ‘Live-Work-Shop Local’. With a sound base of customer service and longevity in business, it is our hope that Business Whangaparaoa and the local community continues to benefit from our knowledge and support. Becky Duncan - Phone - becky@duncanbuildingservices.co.nz Business: Duncan Building Services - duncanbuildingservices.co.nz |
Gwenda Holster-Dowler
Gwenda Holster-Dowler, co-owner of TDS Security Ltd who tailor security solutions for residential and business servicing Rodney and Auckland. I’m passionate about supported communities and hope Business Whangaparaoa will benefit from my event and funding background. I’m connected to many local charities and groups and enjoy fundraising in my spare time.
Gwenda Holster-Dowler - Phone: 09 428 5887 - info@tdssecurity.co.nz
Gwenda Holster-Dowler - Phone: 09 428 5887 - info@tdssecurity.co.nz
Karen Browne
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Karen Browne, owner of NZ Sign Solutions in Arklow Lane. I’m keen to drive the Whangaparaoa Peninsula business network and make living and working on the Coast an option for everyone – why would you want to work off the Coast? Our company do all types of signage from small labels to car wrapping, gazebos, flags and banners, stationary & uniforms – a full branding portfolio. As our boys attended local schools and clubs, we support these on the coast and are active in the Baptist Church.
Karen Browne - 0274 966 589 - karen@signsolutions.co.nz Business: NZ Sign Solutions - signsolutions.co.nz |
Kayleen Martin
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I moved my family to the Hibiscus Coast in 2004 and we have loved the coast and its people every day since. My business, Ripple Recruitment provides recruitment services to the greater Auckland area but in 2019 I decided to fill a gap in the market with customised affordable services focussed on supporting local businesses and job seekers. 2019 saw some of you benefit from this locally based service and I look forward working with more of you in 2020.
027 647 5000 - kayleen@ripplerecruitment.co.nz - ripplerecruitment.co.nz |
Michelle Clarke
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Michelle is a Business Acceleration Coach who empowers purpose-driven business owners to build their businesses into empires which serve their clients, creates freedom, and makes more money.
Michelle Clarke - Phone 021 137 2757 Email: michellebusinesscoach@gmail.com |
Rob Voss
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Rob Voss is current chairperson of the BW Employment and Business Support sub-committee. An experienced lecturer and teacher she has a ride sharing business in the local Hibiscus Coast area. Her interests are travel, tennis, photography and gardening
Rob Voss - Phone 021 344 980 - robkiwi@gmail.com Business: Rob's Driving Services |
Sharna Salthouse
Details available shortly
Shirley Weimer
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As the Act Today National Sales Manager, partnering with my husband Mitch, we have successfully implemented and supported local businesses with Act! CRM products and services over the last 12 years. Understanding the pressures SME’s face today, I am passionate about seeing my clients achieving amazing results. As a grandma, I have a genuine care for my community through involvement in Life Education Trust (15 years), Coast Vineyard Church Management, Women ’s groups, and Sunday Volunteers leadership roles. This summer I learn to jetski, hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and I aim to travel the South Island next Summer by motorbike.
Shirley Weimer - 09 428 2281 - 021 438 111 - shirley@acttoday.co.nz Business: ACT Today - acttoday.co.nz |
Troy Clarry
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I own a small Hotel Management company based here in Whangaparaoa, with two properties Whangaparaoa Lodge and Kerikeri Park Lodge in Kerikeri, and also offer hotel consulting services. I joined the committee wanting to help build local businesses talk to local businesses. Spare time......trying to get back my golf game, and travelling back to Japan to see friends and family as worked there in a past life.
Troy Clarry - Phone: 09 428 4666 - Email: reservations@whangaparaoalodge.com Business - Whangaparaoa Lodge - www.whangaparaoalodge.co.nz |