LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Print and Tech owner Phil McManus is an authorised reseller for Brother and Konica Minolta. He takes the time and pain out of printer servicing and maintenance.

“Together, Brother and PRINT AND TECH conduct a full audit of your business to understand your unique printing needs. We then recommend a tailored solution that’s proven to lessen costs and increase productivity within your business. Brother provides a fit-for-purpose service that ensures the right devices are used by the right people.”

“Our contracts have fair terms with all costs and extra charges disclosed up front. This enables less complex contracts and more transparency. You know exactly what you’re getting – a fair and transparent service with no surprises.”

Brother is Toitū carboNZero certified. “Our solutions are designed to help your business print more sustainably, so you only use what you need. Our comprehensive recycling programme means it’s free to recycle old hardware and consumables.” To learn more, contact Phil at PRINT AND TECH today. 0274 357 357 or email phil@printandtech.co.nz

Proud locally owned automotive business Dollarsave Auto (DS Auto) has been trading and fixing vehicles at its Haven Rd site for almost 30 years. Owner-operators Derryl and Tanja Henman say the team at DS Auto ‘cover it all’, providing customers with top-quality auto services to all makes and models, from Fiats to Ferraris, and a great range of car sales and rentals, caravans and trailers. DS Auto also have a fully-equipped workshop housing the latest machinery and the team also specialise in selling unique automobiles such as classic cars, range rovers and even corvettes. “Additionally, we are still very active in importing caravans and vehicles from UK and USA.” “Being family-operated we tend to share the family sense with our customers and staff members,” says Derryl. “We strive to give the best service possible, and we hope to see our business grow for a further 30 years!” Tanja is the customers main point of contact, keeping people on the ball with their warrants, and in recent years their son Tom joined the business as a qualified auto technician working on a wide range of vehicles. “We are a family-owned and operated business,” says Tanja. “And we believe wholeheartedly in supporting local.”

Longstanding business that cares about the community

Located at our beautiful port, Trafalgar Painting Ltd is a company which enjoys giving back to the community. Locally owned and operated, the long-standing business offers a diverse range of services to Nelson’s marine, industrial and commercial sectors. Trafalgar Painting is co-owned by Joe Szentpeteri (Managing Director), Mark Sellars, and Nathan Towns, who employ a skilled and diverse team of staff as well as unskilled labourers who receive on-the-job training.

Joe is proud to have members of his family working alongside him in the business. “My wife Raewyn is the administration manager and my daughter Jessica is the Health and Safety Officer.” When Joe and his family returned to Nelson over 20 years ago, he says they had ‘no money,’ ‘were living on the breadline,’ and ‘relied on help from the community’ to get them through the formative years.

“Our children went to Victory School; we couldn’t afford to pay school fees; it was a tough time,” says Joe. “But as the years progressed, Trafalgar Painting took off, so we have been able to give back and put a lot of sponsorship in place and have done lots of things like painting netball courts for free for Hampden Street School.” Joe says they have also paid to have basketball and netball hoops replaced; things like that. “So, for me, the rewarding thing about being locally owned and operated is being able to give back to the community.” slogan is: ‘We are saving lives one job at a time.’

In case you haven’t noticed, Trafalgar Painting has a whole new look, having won a $15,000 dollar grant from Z Fuel after entering a competition to win a business makeover. “It’s been great; we were able to completely rebrand our vehicles and signage and buy new tee-shirts.” Drawing on 30 plus years’ experience in the painting industry and 19 years in asbestos abatement work, Trafalgar Painting’s dedicated team of 25 aim to leave a positive, lasting impression with its clients.

“We are the main contractors to the marine division at Port Nelson for companies like Talleys and Sealord; we look after their vessels and their land-based stuff,” says Joe. “The other half of our business is asbestos removal through the commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Outstanding opportunity on Tāhunanui Drive

Residential or commercial? Investment or development? There are plenty of options for this 750 square metre section on busy Tāhunanui Drive. Great for business exposure.

Zoned residential, but with consent for commercial use, this property is currently used as office space and leased for at least another two years. With immediate income, it gives you time to decide your next move.

The section is big enough for a potential residential development or it could continue to be used as an office. Located across the road from the Tool Shed and next to a motel, this is a desirable section in Nelson’s seaside suburb. To find out more, call Bevan or Liam today.