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Business Like NZ Ltd

Business Like NZ Ltd
Business Like NZ Ltd is a chartered accountancy practice based in Manukau.  We specialise in accounting and tax for small and medium businesses.  We have 2 partners and 8 staff.  We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and down to earth service – we want our clients to understand their financial positions.
 
 Phone + 64 9 262 0726 |  Mob + 64 21 277 1459 | Fax + 64 9 262 3747 |  Post PO Box 76 588, Manukau 2241 |  Email info@business-like.co.nz

AB Industries

AB Industries AB Industries provides equipment overhaul services to extend the life of critical equipment for heavy industry, including power generation, mining, transport, marine and refining industries.
Services include:
• Source and sales of new, overhauled and second hand diesel engines, gas engines and cogeneration plants
• Quality industrial lubricants and oils to further extend the life of critical equipment assets
• Parts supply for diesel engines, gas engines and co-generation plants
• Specialist machining of diesel and gas engine components
• Remetalling and machining whitemetal plain bearings
• Diesel and gas engine and generator rebuilds
• Overhaul of small hydro turbine components
• Complete compressor remanufacture
• Transmission and pump overhauls

Dedicated to extending the life of critical equipment assets, we have been preventing downtime for our customers for over 50 years. We will help make your machines more available, reliable and efficient, while maintaining environmental excellence.

Phone: +64 9 423 8918 • Free Phone: 0800 121 800 • Facsimile: +64 9 423 7588
5-17 Worker Road • P O Box 64, Wellsford 0940 • New Zealand • Email: sales@abindustries.co.nz • www.abindustries.co.nz

Highlander Franchise Group Ltd

Highlander Franchise Group Ltd
“Accommodation Rental Solutions Made Easy”
 
Highlander Franchise Group Ltd provides innovative, flexible, high quality rental accommodation solutions. This is achieved by way of large, fully portable Cabins and Sleepouts. Coupled with an innovative transportation system, Highlander is a leader in the field of portable accommodation.

Highlander has been operating successfully for over fifteen years and has developed and established a robust business system. To this end we are also able to offer franchise opportunities to like minded ‘own your own business’ people who can see themselves operating a high yield/low time input operation.
 
For Rentals phone 0800 226 227 and visit our website at www.highcom.co.nz
 
For Franchise enquiries phone Dave on 0274 775 415 or Mark on 0274 785 021

Annandale Feeds Ltd

Annandale Feeds Ltd

Annandale specialise in producing fibre solutions that are essential to the health and performance of your horse.

We make feeding fibre easy. With our selection of Chaff blends and Fresh Forage you can select the best fibre feed specific to your horse's individual requirements.

Committed to optimising the nutritional value of our products, they are ALL natural, contain NO molasses, and are FREE from additives meaning you can easliy and safely adjust feeding sizes as required. Our innovative chaff process is unique to New Zealand; High temperature steam is used during processing, this increases the digestibility and nutritional value and eliminates the risk of mould spores and dust mites, giving you greater value for money and a safe, healthy product. Lucerne Chaff, Lucerne & Oat Straw Chaff, Oaten Chaff, Peavine & Clover Chaff, Meadow Hay Chaff, Oat Straw Chaff are the range of top quality fibre feeds available.

Annandale Feeds Limited
Phone: 07 333-7113
Fax: 07 333-7994
Mob: 0274 475 423

ESP Technologies

ESP Technologies
ESP Technologies has been servicing the Eastern Bay of Plenty & surrounding areas for over Ten years. We are a highly skilled and qualified team of engineering and electrical technicians specializing in residential and commercial electrical and mechanical air conditioning & heating.
 
As Daikin air conditioning agents we are experts in assessing homes and installing Heat pump systems and have the knowledge to service and maintain these systems as well as most other brands.
 
ESP Technologies also undertake electrical contracting work from small domestic jobs through to larger retail and commercial premises including the setup and monitoring of crucial plant such as farm vat refrigeration and horticultural installations, medical facilities and crucial local infrastructure.
 
Contact details;
 
31 Pyne St, Whakatane
Ph: 0800 ESPNOW (377669) or 07 3089800

Hans Ellehuus Builders (1992) Limited

Hans Ellehuus Builders (1992) Limited

Hans Ellehuus is a Danish joiner - qualified through Danish apprenticeship and study scheme from 1979 to 1982 NZ Certified Builder - registered in 2003.

Experience:

  • Denmark -A wide variety of residential and commercial work for Borge Thomsen, a large provincial building and joinery firm.
  • Norway - Sub-contracted as a team of three carpenters to Blockwatner and Moelven, large construction firms building new suburbs in southern Oslo.
  • New Zealand - One year building commercial and residential buildings with CCL.
  • One year working with two self-employed builders renovating bungalows and villas in Auckland. The past 13 years - self-employed, renovating bungalows and villas.

LOOK Photography

LOOK Photography COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY with technique and creativity to add impact and style to your business or company's advertising or public relations ... whether it be for a website, brochure or up on a billboard!

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY with creativity, elegance and style, together with natural and fun images to illustrate loving relationships!

Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort is a modern accommodation complex located on Punakaiki Beach near the world famous Pancake Rocks and Blow Holes on the West Coast of the South Island.  All rooms are architecturally designed to maintain a sense of privacy and maximise the incredible ocean and rainforest views while ensuring harmony with the local environment.

 

Punakaiki Resort provides the perfect accommodation for local and international visitors whether you are planning a weekend escape or a full conference or wedding event.

Contact us today for more information.

Phone:  03 731 1168

Fax:      03 731 1163

Email: info@punakaiki-resort.co.nz

 

 

Sound Finance

Sound Finance

 

Lyn Bell of Lyn Bell & Associates is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER CM.

                   'Specialising in Investment, Insurance and KiwiSaver' 

 

 Reasons to do business with Lyn:

  • We take time to identify your needs.
  • Try to find the best solutions to meet those needs.
  •  Present the solutions in a clear and easily understood manner
  •  Keep you up-to-date and informed.
  •  Achieved the FPIA Education Award 2005 (Canterbury Branch)
  • Review your situation periodically.
  • Not tied to any institution - member of SIFA (Society of Independent Financial Advisers)
  • Experience - over 30 years in Banking and Finance
  • Free initial consultation
  • We do not handle any money directly - giving 100% confidence that money is invested as instructed.
  • Total confidentiality

 Mission: “To help my clients set and achieve their financial goals for the lifestyle of their choice.”

 Phone 03 387 0219 or toll free 0508 81 81 81.

 

Vetpro

Vetpro

Veterinary Professional Services Ltd– Vetpro – provide a comprehensive range of veterinarian developed, scientifically produced neutraceuticals and therapeutic products, for horses, dogs and other animals, manufactured in a NZSFA registered facility to GMP and ISO 9002 standards. Vetpro markets its own brands of supplements & therapeutic products plus distributes Equisportz bandages & first aid products, Equifix therapeutics, Robinson’s Animal healthcare & Arctic Blast cooling therapy. 

 

Contact

 

Tina Reid

Phone: (09) 412 6466

Fax:      (09) 412 6901

Jetz

Jetz

 

Providing support for Commerce & Industry: Supply & service of Office equipment, Digital thermometer Calibration &Repairs, Coolstore monitoring equipment Certification, Electronic Repairs.

Pool Masta

Pool Masta

We are an Auckland based mobile swimming pool and spa service Company servicing the greater Auckland area; we have a number of service vehicles on the road each day. We offer full workshop facilities. Our services are reliable, competitive and comprehensive and we service all related fields in our Industry.  We work up to a standard, not down to a price.

 

Services Offered

  1. 1.       Spa pool repairs, installations & Valets
  2. 2.       Pump & Motor repairs & new installations
  3. 3.       Swimming Pool & Spa Leak detection services
  4. 4.       On-site Pool & Spa Advisory services
  5. 5.       Swimming Pool Valet services & equipment repairs/maintenance

Contact information

Auckland        tel: (09) 272 4100

North Shore    tel: (09) 488 9936

Drury              tel: (09) 294 7705

E-mail : poolmasta@xtra.co.nz

Mobiles: 0275 396300 / 01 / 02 / 03 / 04

 

Interior Effects

Interior Effects

 

Interior Effects Ltd is a Christchurch owned and operated business that has been trading for over 10 years, and specialise in the supply of over 5500 architectural door handles and fittings. Interior Effects Ltd supplies hardware fittings throughout new Zealand and overseas and can custom manufacture hardware for those one off projects.

 

Avatar

Avatar

Web site design, development, hosting, search engine optimisation and promotion services from a leading web design company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Avatar has been involved with web developmentfor over ten years, so we know what it takes to create a web site that means business.

Why you should choose Avatar as your web design company:

- Free web design quote and advice for your web project

- Quality service ensured by Telarc SAI certified systems

- Specialists in designing search engine friendly web sites

- A comprehensive portfolio including highly commercially successful sites

- Experienced, dedicated team, who have worked with over 600 varied businesses worldwide

BookKeeping & Beyond

BookKeeping & Beyond

Bookkeeping and Beyond provides Bookkeeping and Virtual Office solutions to people who have better things to do.  We have the infrastructure to enable streamlined outsourcing of any office administrative function.
 
Our clients range from sole operators to medium business with the business owners domiciled in
Canterbury, around New Zealand and even overseas. Clients enjoy services ranging from Mail Management, Cashbook, Payroll, IRD Compliance, and Personal Assistant Services.
 
In current financial times, we know how hard it is to earn every dollar and keep the cash flow managed.  We believe this is a perfect time to outsource bookkeeping,
administration and secretarial functions thus allowing the stakeholders to work on the business rather than in it. We appreciate the trust and respect the confidentiality our clients give us and in return we offer an honest service, true values with the benefit of saving time in compliance and administrative costs.  We have proven systems and procedures that enable stress-free streamlined outsourcing of any administrative function.  
 
All we have to sell is our time; this is based on service to our clients. 
 
 
Contact Details:

 
Tel: +64 (3) 328 7143         fax: +64 (3) 328 7145   freecall: 0800 239669
mob: +64 021 2239063
Email :
melanie@bookkeepingandbeyond.co.nz

Bernhardt and Associates

Bernhardt and Associates

At Bernhardt & Associates we pride ourselves on being friendly and accessible, and as accounting specialists our business is helping you make your business successful. Our aim is to provide you with advice when your business needs it - not just when you ask for it.

Our goal is to partner with you and be relied upon as a contributing factor to your success. Simply put, the more we invest in understanding you, your family and your business, the more valuable is the insight we can offer.

We'll help you manage every aspect of your business, and because we establish a one-on-one relationship with each of our clients, our advice will be tailored for your business.

We've developed our traditional accounting practices into innovative client-focused services. Our flexibility & adaptability will ensure we can help you get the best results.

For business planning & success strategies contact Sarolta  at 09 623 9135, Email: sarolta@bernhardts.co.nz

 

The connection Company

The connection Company

The Connection Company SI Ltd

The Connection Company is a Christchurch based company specialising in

 

·         Electrical servicing to the property management industry (residential and commercial)

  • Computer network and telephone installation and support.  Includes voice over internet protocol
  • Heat pump installation and servicing of all brands

 

Contact details

Telephone – 03 960 2742

Email – marilyn@tccsi.co.nz

www.theconnectioncompany.co.nz

 

Advance Taxation

Advance Taxation

At Advance Taxation Services, we provide excellent professional accounting, business planning, taxation, human resources services for small to medium businesses of all kinds at affordable rates. We keep you updated for smooth and efficient running of business as it has become more important and vital to obtain the right advice and services at the same time to comply with changing laws and gain maximum benefits for the business. We are registered tax agent with IRD.

Our aim is to make things easier for you to succeed in business. This requires a focus on reducing administration, compliance costs, increasing your turnover and enhancing your profitability. At advance we believe in forming long-term/long lasting relationships with our clients.

Sportpro

Sportpro

Sportpro NZ Ltd is a wholesale supplier of good quality sports injury and healthcare products to the medical profession.  

We supply 

• Bandages

• Strapping tapes

• Wound care

• First aid and primary healthcare products

• Physiotherapy aids

• Hot and cold packs

• Emu oil therapeutics  

 

Quality products at affordable prices with a money back guarantee!

 

Contact Details 

 

Tina Reid

email: sales@sportpro.co.nz

Freephone: 0800 864 000

DDI: (09) 412 6466

 

 

AirCon Centre

AirCon Centre

Air Conditioning Services (NZ) Ltd was established in 1993, and has steadily developed and expanded with a staff of qualified engineering, technical and marketing personnel.

The team is skilled in the specific task of managing systems for environmental control. With a combined experience of over 130 years in the air conditioning and home heating business, Air Conditioning Services (NZ) Ltd have the know-how to undertake and supervise a wide range of environmental projects anywhere in New Zealand.

Services Provided:

Residential & Commercial Air Conditioning
Residential & Commercial Heat Pumps
Residential & Commercial Underfloor Heating
Air Conditioner Maintenance, Repair & Service

Ambience Impex

Ambience Impex

Ambiance Impex Ltd is a successful importer, wholesaler and distributor, specializing in consumer food and beverage products, Ceramic interior and exterior tiles, commercial and domestic carpets..

Our brands are established in key independent grocery and route trade accounts. The company also compliments its product portfolio with a range of agency/ independent brands.

 

 

Contact Details:  Sanjay Goundar (Operations Manager)

 

Telephone: +649 2702552 | Fax: +649 2706555

 

Sanjay@ambianceimpex.com

 

 

Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel Management manages the Heritage and CityLife Hotels, New Zealand's largest suite-style accommodation chain. The group offers a four-star plus portfolio of hotels incorporating a mixture of historic buildings and prime locations across the country. Central to all city attractions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, in the iconic towns of Queenstown, Rotorua and Nelson, and country resorts in Hanmer Springs and Northland's Karikari Peninsula.

 

Superior guest facilities cater to independent travelers, couples and families with a range of room types from Superior Rooms to multi-room suites and self-contained three-bedroom villas, plus leisure facilities including heated indoor swimming and spa pools, tennis courts and more.

 

 

Ph. +64 9 979 7530    Mob. +64 29 979 7530   Fax +64 9 303 0152  

 

Email. michaelh@heritagehotels.co.nz  

 

Zephyr Consulting

Zephyr Consulting Zephyr is an independent, New Zealand owned and operated organisation that specialises in the provision of business and information technology consultancy and support services to the public and private sectors.

Zephyr is committed to building long term business relationships with its clients. Working with them to understand their business objectives, culture and ensure the delivery of valued solutions, in support of our clients’ requirements.

Eternally Beautiful Ltd

Eternally Beautiful Ltd At Eternally Beautiful we specialise in the field of Advanced Skin Revision & Beauty Therapy to get desired results for our clients. We have the most powerful treatments and home care regimes available by leading Bio Chemists from the USA prescribed and performed by highly trained Therapists whom specialise in AntiAgeing and Skin Conditions, especially Rosacea and Acne.

Not only that we aim to please by providing good old fashioned friendliness and pampering and to top it off we are “proud to be Kiwi owned and keep our country working”.

We also cover all aspects of Beauty Therapy i.e.: Electrolysis, Manicures & Pedicures, Massage, Organic Facials, Spray Tans and Waxing.

We stock a comprehensive range of Homecare products and Mineral Make-up that is only available from specialised Beauty Clinics.
Our aim is to make you feel appreciated and special!

595 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, North Shore, Auckland
Phone 09 476 7437 Website:- www.eternallybeautiful.co.nz or email:-info@eternallybeautiful.co.nz

Alloy Metalworx Ltd

Alloy Metalworx Ltd Established in 2000, Alloy Metalworx Ltd, based in West Auckland, specialises in sheet metal and light engineering design and fabrication in aluminium, stainless and mild steel. Our comprehensive machine shop also provides CNC machining services for short-run componentry from plastic washers to race car parts.
We also manufacture and sell RAMPWORX aluminium disability access ramps nationwide to ACC and the Ministry of Health for their clients, and offer a competitively priced rental service.
For more information about our products and services visit our websites:
www.alloymetalworx.co.nz
or
www.rampworx.co.nz
or phone us on 09 832 3727, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Independent Doors Limited

 Independent Doors Limited Independent Doors is a locally owned and operated door pre hanging business with three branches throughout the South Island. We offer an extensive range of internal and external doors, Fire doors, timber joinery, cavity sliders, wardrobes and hardware. We're the business behind doors.

Website: www.iddoors.co.nz

Simple Server Co

Simple Server Co

 

We are Linux specialists and we offer a comprehensive range of affordable I.T. services to the small business sector including sales of an extensive range of network equipment.

We believe that with the wide spread availability and affordability of broadband it makes economic sense to operate your own web / mail server and our services are designed around this.

No Bull

No Bull

 

NO BULL SERVICES IS A FULLY INSURED SUPPLIER OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION SERVICES SPECIALISING IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED PROJECT SECTOR

Dollar Value

Dollar Value The purpose of this site is to be informative about Dollar Value and we invite you to explore the information and to encourage you to contact us if this exciting opportunity sounds like you.

Leona Thompson

Leona Thompson I am available for friendly, no obligation Real Estate advice on the Hibiscus Coast and through out New Zealand. Ideas and tips on top marketing strategies with proven results, presenting your home to sell, what is happening in the current market or help with your investment property. Call me now

Leona Thompson

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Ray White Whangaparaoa

09 424 9170

021 764 004


North Star Inspections

North Star Inspections
Specialists in Building & Moisture Inspections. We not only provide pre-purchase and pre-sale building inspections  but detailed Weathertightness Investigations utilising Infrared technology along with an array of other moisture detection equipment. Our detailed reports are highly regarded by architects, engineers, lawyers, agents, repairs and appreciative customers.

Bus:  (+64)  9 478 4408
Fax :  (+64) 9 478 4708

Mob: 021 780004

www.nsinspections.co.nz
58A Redwing St, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630
Email:  julie@nsinspections.co.nz

Ready Press Print Ltd

Ready Press Print Ltd
We know you want a fast, efficient, no nonsense service from your printer!
 
So we have spent the last 25 years making it happen.
 
Barrie Lee
Ready Press Print Ltd
Ph 818 1615 (Auck)

Make$ Cents (accountants and business consultants)

Make$ Cents (accountants and business consultants)
At Make$ Cents accountants and business consultants of Upper Hutt, we pride ourselves on being friendly and accessible.  We offer a full range of accounting and taxation services, preparation of small profit & loss schedules for rental properties through to full financial statements and business advisory.  We have a full range of clients from the small sole trader just starting out in business to multi location retails outlets and large family trusts.  Nothing is too small or too big for us.  If you need a good accountant that works for you and not for Inland Revenue, then come and see one of our team at Make$ Cents … friendly, professional, affordable & mobile – that’s us – Make$ Cents Accountants.
 
6 Main Street
Upper Hutt 5018
Phone: 04 528 6123
Fax: 04 528 7123

Citywide Builders

Citywide Builders

Qualified Carpenters, Painters, Gib stoppers and Joiners

  • Quality workmanship
  • Personal and friendly service
  • We can assist you with defining your objectives

We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of your project.

For a free consultation:

Telephone: 03 341 8150
Mobile : 021 89 99 89
E-mail : steve@citywidebuilders.co.nz

F E Investments

F E Investments
FE Investments Limited (FEI) has been operating since August 2003. It is a non-bank deposit taker (NBDT) operating under the relevant regulations issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. In addition, Perpetual Trust Limited, an independent trustee corporation, monitors FEI’s performance on behalf of our depositors. FEI lends money and provides financial support to enterprises in the business and property sectors.
FEI is part of the FE Group, a New Zealand financial services group. Other FE Group companies include FE Securities Limited, a listing sponsor to the NZAX and NZDX of the New Zealand Stock Exchange; and FE Capital Limited, a private capital placement company.

 In addition, FEI enters into underwriting commitments for debt securities issued by third party issuers. FEI earns fees from such underwriting commitments and when called upon, would subscribe for the securities which it has agreed to underwrite.

 FE Investments is unique in the New Zealand finance industry as its equity relative to total assets ratio is significantly higher than average for the industry.

Ph (09) 359 9445, Fax(09) 358 0454
Investing enquiries : 0800 334 683
 

The Johnson Group

The Johnson Group

The Johnson Group is New Zealand’s only specialist recruitment agency for government jobs. We work in the areas of Management, Administration, HR, Legal, Communications, Finance/Economy and Policy, and have built a strong reputation in the market for both our professional service and our personal touch. We go the extra distance to find the best fit for employers and candidates, listening, evaluating and carefully matching the needs of both parties. We’re based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Phone: 04-473 6699  Fax: 04-473 6679

For email enquiries info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz

 

MacDougalls

MacDougalls
MacDougalls is your one-stop-shop for a wide range of farm equipment, water and effluent systems, engineering, electrical and plumbing requirements as well as the full range of farming products and services.
 
For over 40 years MacDougalls has provided a high
level of service to its clients in the Wiarapa from its
base in Pahiatua.  Now Brett MacDOugall and his team
offer their full range of services to existing and new
clients from Palmerston North and Pahiatua branches.
   
149 Main Street
Pahiatua
Phone 06-376 7770
Cell 0275 822 822

Feedworld

Feedworld
Your Animal Feed Warehouse
 
Feedworld is your local Animal Feed Warehouse and stock a very comprehensive range of feed for animals ranging from Horses, Alpaca, Sheep, Pigs and Poultry to Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Fish and more Feedworld has something for every animal. Our shop specialises in high quality brands such as NRM, Mitavite, Nutri Rice, Nutritech, Golden Stockfoods, Topflite, Coprice, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Iams, Pedigree and SPCA. We support the SPCA and the adopt a pet programme, which is an adoption service helping strays or unwanted animals, in their care, to connect with potential new owners. 
 
We have a real passion with our approach to animal feeds, there are a lot of lower cost options available from supermarkets, pet stores and the like, but we feel that animals in our care, whether they are family pets, show and competition animals or livestock, deserve the best foods available. 

Email: info@feedworld.co.nz

Ph: 03 349 6144

Business Bookkeeping Associates Ltd

Business Bookkeeping Associates Ltd

We supply, install, customise and train staff in all Sage Pastel accounting and business management software. We are also users of Sage Pastel products. Our specialist team prepares small business accounts and tax returns Business Bookkeeping work with you to make your business performance reporting & compliance with taxation law a breeze

 

Please contact David Mintrom at: bookkeeping@xtra.co.nz for full details on how we can help your business. Phone: 04-232-3385; Fax: 04-232-3341; P O Box 51-341, TAWA 5249, Wellington.