Customer stories
We’re proud to support Kiwi businesses so they can thrive. Explore our customers’ inspiring stories and learn from the experience of local businesses like yours.
Rembrandt
David Lyford, Managing Director of Rembrandt, one of the country’s leading menswear brands, offers his top tips on how businesses can survive and thrive through difficult times.
The Flower Project
Kathryn Fleming believes the key to a successful start-up is perseverance. Find out how she’s made her business idea bloom.
Two Boys Network
Lloyd Rooney and Mike Fraser were farming for 10 years before the opportunity to buy a Northland restaurant – The Cove – came up.
Waiheke Movers
Joanne couldn’t believe her luck when she heard a furniture-moving business on Waiheke Island was up for sale.
Ecrotek Beekeeping Supplies
The biggest challenge has been making sure we have the right product available at the right time.
Melba Cafe
It’s dynamic, it’s exciting, it’s fun and it’s all about the people. Investing in people will drive our growth.
Midlands Apiaries
Two thousand tonnes of honey produced each year and pushing for more.
Haka Tours
Ryan, a lover of snowboarding, travel, and adventure sports, knew he should be doing something he loved. So he spent six months developing a new business plan.
Ngāti Porou
Mahuika says Ngāti Porou Holdco operates under a very unique business model, not just driven by potential profits, but by the contribution it can make to the wider community.
Molly Woppy
Like many Kiwi businesses, Molly Woppy came from humble beginnings. The business began when Alistair started baking at home, on top of his full-time job.