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MOST TRUSTED BUSINESS 2018

Throughout 2018, businesses across Tauranga have been receiving votes and reviews for the hotly-contested Tauranga

Most Trusted Business Awards. The awards were judged based on 830 public

submissions, with the winner based on the number of legitimate, positive, fi ve-star reviews made by clients of each participating company in the 12 months up to November 14.

Whilst all of the winners have proven themselves to be the most trusted businesses in their industry regionally, there has to be one overall winner.

And the winner for 2018 was recruitment agency The Staffroom. Based in Tauranga, and operational across the Bay of Plenty, they cover the main centres throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

Specialising in the placement of permanent, offi ce-based positions and call centre employment, they are committed to sourcing high calibre candidates that will increase productivity and enable clients to accomplish their desired outcomes.

The Staffroom received outstanding client reviews from 97 public submissions, and 58 of these received in 2018.

Director of The Staffroom, Jill Cachemaille, says receiving the Most Trusted Business Award was great news.

“We were really confi dent with the votes that we had, and the word trust is one of our core values, so it was important for us to win that award,” says Jill.

“It sits quite nicely and quite naturally, with what we are and being lined with that, so it means a lot to us for sure.

“We were quite excited and we celebrated as a team. Our whole team contributed to all of the votes, so it wasn’t just one person. It was a team effort.”

The 2018 winners are: Business Services Tauranga:Offi ce Recruitment – The StaffroomAccountants – Upshot NZ Accountants – SBA Small Business Accounting TaurangaSignage – Computastyle Signs

Construction Trades and Engineering Tauranga: Plumbers – Laser Plumbing Tauranga Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning – HVAC-I Air ConditioningHome Building Company – Federation Homes

Project Management – Independent Project Management ServicesGas Provider – RockgasRoofi ng – Roofi ng Ironclad Roofi ngArchitects – Architectural Design GroupLocal Shopping and Services Tauranga:Dog Care – Grange SpaMotorcycles Sales – Bay Ride MotorcyclesHairdressers – The Hair LoungeNails Salon – Tip2Toe Nailz Honey Shop – Mossop’s HoneySwimwear – TEAMLINERaw Meats for Pets – Raw PawzJewellery Store – Hammon Diamond JewellerKitchens – Creative Kitchens and InteriorsCar Mechanics – Merivale MotorsCatering – Lemongrass Catering Company

Property and Rentals Tauranga:Property Rentals – Bay City RentalsReal Estate Agents – Mike Pero Real Estate

Education Provider:EmpolyNZ

Overall Rotorua Winner:Offi ce Professionals Rotorua

The Staffroom is Tauranga’s most trusted business

Recruitment agency The Staffroom is Tauranga’s most trusted business.

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A little leak might not seem like a big deal, but they do add up

over time. Ultimately, they waste water and cost you money.

From dripping taps to plumbing for new homes, the team at Laser Plumbing Tauranga Central are the local experts in all plumbing, gasfi tting and drainlaying solutions.

They recently placed fi rst in the Construction Trades and Engineering Tauranga – Plumbing category at the Most Trusted Business Awards Tauranga recently.

With their fi ve-star rating on the Most Trusted Business website, Laser Plumbing Tauranga are always there when you call.

The company is owned and operated by well-known local plumber Clyde Andrews and his wife Linda.

They provide quality plumbing maintenance and servicing to Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty, from Katikati to Papamoa.

Operations manager James Winter says staff aim to deliver maximum results with minimum fuss for residential, commercial

SBA Small Business Accounting Tauranga is part of the SBA nationwide franchise – the largest bookkeeping, accounting and

taxation franchise in New Zealand. The Tauranga branch recently won the Most

Trusted Business Tauranga award for the Business Services Tauranga – Accountants category.

SBA exclusively use Xero accounting software, and was recently awarded Xero National Partner of the Year 2018, with all staff Xero certifi ed.

They specialise in providing business accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and payroll services.

SBA Tauranga has been open for fi ve years, and in that time has grown a diverse and interesting client base.

“We’d like to extend a big thank you to the clients who voted for SBA in the Most Trusted awards,” says owner Megan Tomalin.

Totally dependable plumbing just a call away

Most trusted accountants in townMegan Tomalin.

P: 07 576 5666 | E: Tauranga.central@laserplumbing.co.nz

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Laser Plumbing Tauranga Central P: 07 576 5666 | E: Tauranga.central@laserplumbing.co.nz

www.taurangacentral.laserplumbing.co.nz

Laser Plumbing Tauranga Central

HAMMONDIAMOND JEWELLER

SINCE 1947

Trusted Name. Exquisite Jewellery.

16 Grey St, Tauranga. P. 07 578-8591

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Totally dependable plumbing just a call awayMOST TRUSTED BUSINESS 2018

and industrial customers.“All of our tradesmen are licensed plumbers

and gasfi tters, which means you have highly-competent and knowledgeable tradesmen doing the work properly and effi ciently the fi rst time around,” says James.

“We also have a large team, so are very responsive. When we get the call that a client has an issue or a problem, we can get there straight

away to get it sorted.”Laser Plumbing Tauranga also offers an after-

hours call-out service.Need a totally dependable plumber? Call

Laser Plumbing Tauranga Central today on: 07 576 5666.

If you need convincing further, visit: www. mosttrusted.co.nz/item/laser-plumbing-tauranga to read their stellar reviews.

The dependable team from Laser Plumbing Tauranga.

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MOST TRUSTED BUSINESS 2018

Raw Pawz was created in 2010 by Nita Maaka and her husband Darryn Ardern.

Having three big dogue de Bordeaux/bullmastiff cross dogs, they needed high

quality with a home service delivery.

At the time this was not available in Tauranga, so they set about creating the business themselves.

Fast forward eight years, and they now employ fi ve staff and supply direct to the client’s door in the Bay Of Plenty and North Island-wide.

“Creating this business has been quite challenging,” says Nita, “however our focus is always on what our cat and dog clients need, then teaching their owners this information.

“We strive to provide the highest quality, with the best range. Then we deliver it to your door!”

Winning the Most Trusted Raw Meat for Pets

They’ve taken home a prestigious local award, and

it’s well-deserved.Creative Kitchens and Interiors

recently won the Kitchens category in the Local Shopping and Services Tauranga section.

“It’s great to be acknowledged for the great work we do,” says Creative Kitchens and Interiors director Sean Wood.

What they specialise in is all in the name – Creative Kitchens and Interiors work hard to craft your dream kitchen, living or work space and bespoke furniture.

“As a team, we share with our customers our expertise and attention to detail for your home,” says Sean. “We pride our craftsmanship with classic skills to modern functionality.

“We transform the humble

kitchen into an aspirational ‘heart of the home’ to live in and enjoy.”

From the classic to the modern, from the residential to the retail and hospitality spaces, Creative Kitchens and Interiors’ countless years of combined skilled craftsmen delivers beauty and precision to every aspect of your design.

For more information visit: www.creativek.co.nz

Bespoke just for you

Creative Kitchens and Interiors’ attention to detail is stunning.

Feeding your pet only the best foodcategory in the Most Trusted Business Tauranga 2018 awards, Raw Pet Food is a testament to their staff that care about what they produce.

“We really want the best for our clients,” says Nita.“Moving forward next year will be huge, and our

focus is on getting eco-friendly and offering clients more scheduled menus for their pets.

“Taking the pressure of clients to get it right is where our next focus will be, so watch this space.”

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