Excitement and enthusiasm are the keynotes of Hollie Procter’s thriving catering business for young foodies, The Honest Platter. Hollie established the business on 7 February 2018 and has not paused for breath since then. Hollie describes herself as “crazy about food, especially cheese.” Creating artisan grazing platters of delicious, fresh food is just something she…
Michelle Joe knows just how to craft a narrative that will help her business clients tell their unique story to their client audience. Her business, Craft ‘n Connect, is there to help businesses write compelling content for websites, blogs, online newsletters and other digital channels. Craft ‘n Connect is a new start up in Tauranga….
Angela Maritz has a bold vision: “Providing art work to people all over the world – artwork that has a function more than just the main element of design or decoration. It is an object that enriches your living and work spaces for years to come.” Two years ago Angela made the transformational decision to…
Leah and Paul Jackson are passionate about designing, making and sourcing unique and ethically made gifts. Their shared vision is evident in their newly opened business, Paddington Store. “We were convinced that Tauranga was ready for a high-end gift store that would showcase great design and offer inspirational and innovative products,” they say. With its…
A gap in the market for expert qualitative client feedback and a desire to achieve work life balance were the twin drivers for Ange Wallace to set up her Tauranga-based business ‘What Lies Beneath’. Ange comes to the business with a wealth of former experience and training starting with a Bachelor of Commerce and followed…
Ash Stephens has a vision: to offer premium design solutions based on authentic relationships and thoughtful design. On moving to Tauranga early this year she set up her own graphic design company, Finick Creative to advance that vision. Ash is an architecture and industrial design graduate with a passion for graphic design. Her early work…
Good food, drink and conversation are the essential elements of the Chapel Café. For the Café’s owners, Simon Crawford and Anh Le it is all about creating a warm and welcoming environment for locals to get together to do business, have fun, and create community all over a good cup of tea or coffee and…
A strong health and safety focus is paramount for every business. What could be more important than ensuring the safety of staff and visitors in an evacuation scenario? For Safeout this is all about being able to track the whereabouts of all persons potentially on site independently of desk-based systems. Matt Hall and Paul Dow,…
For many Kiwis rewarding travel experiences are an essential part of life. These days the internet makes it easier than ever to investigate what is out there. In theory at least. But how do you ensure that your travel experience is going to be truly memorable and how do you know you are choosing the…
Folk is an espresso and soft brew coffee bar located in Durham Street, Tauranga. Rather than us try to explain all about Folk; check out this amazing video Business Showcase which does an incredible job! Want to experience the outstanding brew for yourself? Get yourself a fix at 148 Durham Street Tauranga. Find out more…
