The Waiuku Business and Development Association board members

Appointed as Branch Manager for Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku. A new arrival to Waiuku and very excited about making a contribution to the community. Andrew says he is really enjoying the short commute to the office each day. As a keen hunter and fisherman he's looking forward to discovering some new territory - once it stops raining! Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku is a very active branch offering residential, rural/lifestyle and commercial sales with full service property management.

I am a Financial Adviser specialising in mortgage finance and insurance and have worked in the finance industry for over 30 years, most of that time self-employed so very familiar with the challenges of being a business owner.

I have owned and operated a Mike Pero Mortgage franchise since moving to Waiuku 9 years ago.

Previously treasurer of the Waiuku Business and Development Association I’m excited to be returning as a committee member and being part of a fantastic team of local, like-minded people who are focused on community development, town growth and brand.

My Business is Sunset Surf & Turf, 27 Queen Street Waiuku.

I have been running this independent business for 19 years experiencing the ebbs and flows of running a retail business in a small town.

We have had to be adaptable with brands coming and going trying to be unique in our products to other big retail stores and learning new technology and the way people shop.

I have served 3 years as Chair and this year stepped over to Treasurer having been a part of the WBDA committee for approx. 12 years.

We have a great Town Manager Vanessa and Assistant Michelle to work alongside. I really enjoy collaborating with other businesses in town

and being a part of an awesome and motivated Team.

Cocky’s Corner has been operating in Waiuku for 26 years. My husband Rod and I bought the business 16 years ago and that is when we moved to town.   

Waiuku has great potential and I look forward to being back on the board and helping in any way that I can

My name is Raewyn Hambling. I have enjoyed living in Waiuku for 30+ years and worked in the optics industry for over a decade.

I am a proud mother, having brought up 2 fantastic children with my husband while looking after the eyes of Waiuku and surrounds.  

I am very family orientated, and I am enthusiastic about community development.

I look forward to contributing of Waiuku’s growth.

I am co-owner of Connemara Country Lodge in Awhitu with my husband Kevin. 

We are a B&B/Wedding & Events Venue.  My previous work life has been in Production Planning and Sales, but we love nothing better than sharing our lovingly restored 117 year old home with all of our guests. 

We host Country Escapes, Hen's weekends, Elopements, and of course Weddings. 

We have lived on our 7.5 acre lifestyle block on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula since 2013 and I'm very passionate about promoting our region.

After migrating to New Zealand in 2011 with my wife, we settled in Waiuku, close to family friends and found work locally.

We have 2 young children, and we love raising them in Waiuku.

After being in the Automotive trade since the age of 17, I left in 2014 to work for NZ Steel, but when we saw Hall and Hyland Machinery advertised for sale, we knew a local asset need to stay local and accommodating for our growing rural community.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the community in our wonderful town as we took on Hall and Hyland, and I look forward to supporting it further with the Business Association.

Proudly born and bred in Waiuku, happily married to Jos with 2 children Brooke and Jake, all residing and employed in Waiuku.

Many will know me through my Waiuku Town Manager role which I held for just over 11 years but have since left to focus more on my Local Board role.

Waiuku, now more than ever needs local knowledge, experience, and a strong voice to advocate on our community’s behalf. We need to ensure that we have fit for purpose infrastructure ie. upgraded water and wastewater services, safe roads and improved council services and assets to cater for the projected growth, while trying to retain the special village feel for which Waiuku is renowned.

Now in my third term on Franklin Local Board, I know what the issues are and I will continue to do my best to follow through and advocate on your behalf.