Trading stereotypes for a job well done: A directory of women and gender diverse people working in the trades in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Automotive
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Building & Carpentry
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Cabinetry
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Earthworks
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Electrical
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Engineering
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Enviro Management
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Flooring & Tiling
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Furniture & Woodwork
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery

At Stone Direct, co-owned by Holly, we are specialists in sourcing natural stone products from all over New Zealand and the world. We work with our clients to find a suitable design solution for their next project.

Granite, schist, terrazzo, basalt, paving, cladding, pool surrounds, and landscaping supplies including boulders, feature rocks, and pebbles are all popular items we supply to our customers. We also offer a consulting and design service to help you find the best solution that will look amazing in years to come.

Sunday Made
Nationwide

We created our business Sunday Made in 2018 after we were left wanting for accessible, honest-made furniture and homewares with a design focus. We combine sound craftsmanship and durable materials into a concise collection, designed to suit any space.

We design and manufacture all our own products in Auckland and enjoy creating bespoke mirrors and furniture pieces for clients. Our retail collection is also available through our online store.

Tricia Love Consultants
Nationwide

We are sustainability consultants based in Auckland, although we work on projects all over Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in ESD, Greenstar and Living Building Challenge certification, LCA modelling, carbon reduction, and organisational strategy development.

For the past 20 years, we have been working to change the way people relate to our environment and earth. We envision a future where the role humans play is to protect, restore and thrive. We aim to inspire and facilitate this in both the building industry and organisations themselves.

When it comes to change and leadership, we resonate with Buckminster Fuller’s vision of building a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Our work is grounded in imagination — what kind of world do we want to live in and what steps do we take to get there?

Wallflowers
Auckland Region

Wallflowers are a small team of wallpaper installation specialists, consisting of Amy (installer/director), Mia and Louis. We work with all types of wallpapers and specialist wallcoverings, across residential and commercial jobs, all over Auckland.

Amy is passionate about taking the care and time to do a great job and loves meeting all the people along the way. We provide a friendly and professional service and take pride in transforming spaces. We recommend you contact us early, as we often have a 6-8 week wait time.

You’re Welcome
Auckland Region + Nationwide shipping

Hi I’m Amy! I specialise in the design and make of cushions, bolsters and squab seating. I work for trade and residential clients or just anyone that fancies a one off cushion.

I have a degree in fashion design and a post graduate certificate in pattern making from Central St Martins in London. This is where my love for working with fabric began, but I pivoted my skills and lent towards interiors, which I just love. I am a one-woman team, and have been running You’re Welcome for 7 years in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and can easily ship nationwide.

Garden & Landscaping
Advanced Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Auckland Region

We're a small family (father & daughter) plumbing, gasfitting and drain-laying business that solves all your domestic and commercial plumbing needs: leaks, drips, servicing, repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinders, bathroom/kitchen upgrades, commercial work, roof maintenance and more!

Kellie — who can have a yarn with everyone from all walks of life as well as the other tradies working at your house — is a licensed, certified plumber, gasfitter and drain-layer with 15 years experience, and works with Lance who has been in the business for over 50 years. Give us a call!

Albany City Alarms
Auckland Region

Albany City Alarms was formed in 2005 by Donna, with a vision of creating a one-stop shop in the security industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services to suit any of your requirements for the installations of security alarms, monitoring of your alarm system with no contracts, alarm battery replacements and CCTV & camera solutions.

With a combined expertise of over 30 years, our family-run business prides ourselves on our attention to detail, our customer service and backup, and providing a professional security service. Every job is important to us, and we are here to install your security system to the highest quality and specification at a competitive price. We look forward to hearing from you, to help you to protect your property. Stay safe!

AMELIA FAGENCE DESIGN
Northland Based + Auckland Region + Nationwide

Kia ora! I'm Amelia, a designer and woodworker.

I create beautiful handcrafted furniture and custom made projects using wood for your home or retail store or larger commercial project. I make high quality works that will last, from wood that is sustainable and sourced responsibly, and am happy to collaborate with you through the process of design to suit your brief and needs. I have a Masters of Architecture from RMIT and I apply this disciplined knowledge to the field of the arts and crafts, through combining user practicality and timeless aesthetic together through my work.

Aside from creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture I am available to assist with design and make projects for custom fabrication, and conceptual design for homes, hospitality and retail projects.

Please get in touch for your latest projects — I can complete and ship projects Aotearoa-wide.

AMX Structures
Auckland Region + Nationwide

AMX Structures is a structural engineering consultancy based in Auckland, co-owned by Ashleigh and Michael.

We have a wealth of experience in the design of new buildings, alterations, seismic assessments, seismic restraint of services, and even tricky code of compliance issues. Our team is young and energetic, with women making up over 40% of our technical staff.

ARC Fine Art Services
Nationwide (framing) + Bay of Plenty (picture hanging)

ARC Fine Art Services is a boutique art services company based in Tauranga. We offer a complete range of art services for corporate and private clients. We specialise in picture hanging, artwork transportation and bespoke hand finished frames.

With two decades experience working in the visual arts, I'm an expert in preservation framing with a keen eye for good design. My past experience includes work as a picture framer and commercial photographer, and an archivist and technician for galleries and museums in New Zealand and Australia. My previous experience in producing hand-finished ‘closed corner’ frames with a leading framing studio in Melbourne gives me special insight in the development of styles of framing which have not been readily available to customers in New Zealand to date.

Auckland Hegde & Garden Groomers
Auckland Region

We are a small family owned business started by Linda, joined by me, Peaches, as a business partner, and Abby, our new apprentice. We do everything from lawn mowing and hedge cutting to planting plans, and land restoration. We also have well trusted contractors for when there is something we can't do.

We pride ourselves on honest relationships with our customers, from price to expectations. We didn't intentionally start as a woman-led gardening team but here we are, 6 years on with a formula that is working and already thinking about more staff. With our many happy customers our business is going in leaps and bounds with word of mouth.

From getting filthy shifting and laying soil to designing and executing the perfect cottage garden we can make it happen.

Better House Painters
North Auckland Region (Rodney, Matakana, Omaha, Hibiscus Coast & surrounds)

Better House Painters was founded by Bianca and Sam, each bringing different skills and a shared commitment to sustainability. Bianca has an Honours degree in Fine Arts, and together they founded Better House Painters to provide an ethical, healthy and clean house painting alternative within the industry. Sam’s background is in professional painting and brings his expertise and green accreditation honed in the coastal landscapes of Northern Beaches, Sydney.

We’re green accredited painters that prioritise the integrity of your home. We bring a straightforward and caring approach to house painting and specialise in non-toxic paints with low or no VOCs. Strong on our environmental ethics and committed to your health and comfort, we’re the better house painting choice.

Blue Borage
Auckland Region

Blue Borage is here to help you improve your composting systems. Worm farming, hot compost, green waste management... there's a bespoke system that'll be perfect in your space.

Whether you are looking to cancel your garden waste collection service, or just start using more of the compost you've been making, I'd love to help you start making 'soil with soul'. Alongside composting, I also teach edible gardening: seed sowing, container gardening, hugelkultur, and no-dig gardening — all with the aim of promoting soil health while reducing chemicals and avoiding single-use plastic. Our food system could be localised and circular, and the home garden is a great place to model this.

Bug Lady
Auckland Region

I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping people get rid of nasty pests that invade your home or workplace, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Many of these pests carry harmful diseases. With me you won’t be treated as a number, I provide quality service and ensure that the job is complete to the highest standard.

I am an owner-operator, and I take extra care very meticulously, ensuring everything is left inside the home as it was, with no mess. I am fully trained and qualified to New Zealand standards following strict health and safety procedures. I hold an approved handlers certificate and NZ Cert in Pest Operations Level 3 and am also a member of Pest Network association.

Claire Mahoney Studio
Auckland Region

I trained in fine arts before moving into landscape design, working under other designers before starting my own practice in 2020. I work on a wide range of projects from large-scale rural landscapes to small city gardens.

As well as design I have a background as a gardener, training at Great Dixter in the UK. Although I’m not offering gardening as a service, I am able to offer advice for the maintenance of a garden once installed.

Diploma of Landscape Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Member of the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Couch & Cover
West Auckland, Central Auckland + North Shore

Couch & Cover is a small boutique upholstery business, owned by wife and husband team Karyn and David. We specialise in chairs, stools, ottomans, squabs, window seating, cushions, and believe that a quality stitch lasts longer.

done. Project Planning + Delivery
Auckland Region + Nationwide

done. was started by two sisters, Samantha and Kristen. done. exists to help communities manage their built and natural environment projects. We have particular skill and experience tackling projects that:
— intend to connect and grow community
— have ambitious environmental goals
— have complex problems to solve

Although we specialise in project management, we operate with the agility to provide specific services that respond to the client and project team needs. This can include; project management (new builds, renovation, restoration and natural environment projects), project initiation (helping you turn the seed of an idea into reality), regenerative practice, living building project leadership, meaningful community involvement, policy preparation and appraisal, and planning services.

Auckland based, can work remotely throughout Aotearoa.

Dovetail Restorations
Auckland Region (and wider North Island)

At Dovetail Restorations, we're dedicated to helping you restore your furniture and upholstery to its former glory. We do all of our repairs, restoration, and upholstery work in-house and are proud of the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into every piece we restore.

We've been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, and we're proud to be one of the oldest furniture restoration workshops in Auckland. We work with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies; so no matter what type of job you need done, we're ready to help!

All of our staff are highly-qualified in their fields, with decades of experience between them. Our craftsmen can repair and restore all types of furniture, including wood, stone, marble, leather, cane, rattan and more. Our team is multi-ethnic and multicultural; we speak English, Urdu, Tagalog, Turkish and Spanish.

A key member of our team, Paco is certified with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an internationally accredited standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Paco has trained in the U.S. and they specialise in all types of leather, including traditional finishing as well as modern pigmented leathers.

If you have any questions about what we can do for you or how we could help with your project (no matter how big or small), please don't hesitate to contact us!

Dry Electrical
Auckland Region

We created Dry Electrical to supply our clients with the best electrical company they could ask for.

If you are looking for domestic services across the Auckland areas, then you have come to the right place. Dry Electrical have over 14 years of extensive experience in designing and commissioning domestic installations. Whether it involves modification of an existing installation or designing and fitting from new, we provide our own innovative input to enhance electrical refurbishments and satisfy our customers. We also offer a 'whole of house' electrical inspection — ideal if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. To make your home a much safer, more convenient and enjoyable environment for you and your family, call or email Dry Electrical for all your electrical needs.

Genevieve Black
Auckland Region

I work on small-medium jobs, home/property maintenance and repairs. Your go-to handywoman.

I'm also very happy to give advice and referrals to good builders (reputable, trustworthy companies who I’ve worked with and feel confident in recommending) for larger projects or when I'm not available. I know it can be a stressful process trying to find a decent builder when building. So, if I can also help you in that way, do get in touch.

Please note I'm fully booked during the week — working for residential building company, Build & Craft, but keen to help you on smaller jobs during my days off, or weekends (limited availability at the moment during the week days — booked out until mid 2022, but weekends are more flexible).

Homewerk
Bay of Plenty Region + Nationwide

Homewerk is a multi-disciplinary design and construction studio founded on the pillars of creating functional, sustainable and aesthetically exciting spaces and furniture. We offer both design and building services.

Specialists in new builds, renovations, restorations, and alterations, we get excited by new ideas and materials and enjoy working alongside new architectural firms and interior designers.

We love working with our clients to explore design concepts and building solutions that work within their budgets. Led by Sammy-Rose — a trained interior architectural writer, excelling at home design and collaboration, and Oliver — a registered Master Builder, who along with his build-team have over thirty years of experience in the building sector.

James Duncan Painters
Auckland Central

I work as a team with James Duncan, on domestic and commercial interiors.

Our high-quality and attention to fine detail gets us lots of repeat business and we are often recommended to friends and colleagues by our clients. We also provide colour consultancy and curtain making services. Please note we are currently super busy and taking on selective bookings only.

Josephine Jelicich
Auckland Region

I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and training in Fine Furniture Making. I specialise in designing and hand-making small one-off solid wood pieces and can also help with facilitating larger works. I also work as a gallery technician which involves wall building, picture hanging, painting, plinth making and all kinds of behind-the-scene gallery jobs so can assist with home art and furniture install. I have a small workshop where I can do small jobs offsite.

I have an environmentally-friendly approach and enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible — I'm keen to make changes in the way we recycle in trades so am making a small start by thinking outside the box with each new job.

Kiwi Girls Gardens
Auckland West, East + Central

Kiwi Girls Gardens is owned by Debbie and Lisa — two sisters with a lifetime of gardening experience, who are passionate about beautiful gardens and maintaining them. Debbie holds a Diploma in Horticulture and began this local business 4 years ago. Since then we have been joined by other like-minded women who love a challenge, who love to be outdoors making your garden spaces functional and beautiful...ours is an ongoing story.....and into 2020 we go!

Lush Custom Upholstery
Auckland Region

Lush Custom Upholstery is owned and operated by new young mum Kendal.

After gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, I worked my way through an upholstery apprenticeship in the marine industry. With a true passion for interiors and the opportunity to work for myself, I set up a workshop based in Te Atatu, Auckland. Our focus on bespoke furniture and homewares, working with you to create a custom design. From chairs to cushions and curtains we are a part of the process each step of the way.

We're not about large production runs or cutting corners. We care about our customers; each piece of furniture is as important to us as it is to you. And we strive to be an ethical company by following sustainable business practices and creating a happy, safe, working environment.

Mandy The Painter
Auckland, Rodney + Hamilton.

I have been in business for over 20 years providing my clients with a quality service, painting both interiors and exteriors for residential and commercial properties. I also enjoy speciality finishes, limewash, rust effects, polished plaster and many more. I am both Dulux and Porter's Paints accredited.

Mathilde Polmard Design
Auckland Region

Kia ora, I’m a passionate spatial designer and maker who enjoys using built-in joinery to create thoughtful, practical and colourful design solutions for compact spaces. I love resolving layouts and taking a project from design to making where possible, but also often provide design services on their own, for both commercial and residential environments.

I have a B.Des (Hons) Spatial design, 8+ years in the architecture and design industry, one year of tiny house joinery experience and speak French, German and English fluently.

I currently work on my own projects designing and/or making from my studio + workshop in Sandringham with as much of a sustainable focus as possible. I’m also a contractor for a couple of furniture design/joinery companies in Auckland and teach woodwork to women at the Womenzshed.

Meth Wise
Auckland Region

Meth Wise, owned by Stephanie, is one of Auckland’s leading environmental consulting companies.

We help you with pre-demolition asbestos surveys, pre-purchase meth testing and toxicology reporting. Our expertise ranges from meth screening and asbestos survey. By choosing Meth Wise you are engaging a highly qualified, reputable and discreet company with excellent testimonials, plus we are proudly 100 per cent independent.

MISS J PAINTER
West Auckland

I offer indoor and outdoor painting services, such as: weatherboards, windows, ceilings, trim, walls, and more. I also do small plaster jobs. I have 4 years experience working self-employed.

I am trustworthy, reliable, flexible with my hours and very tidy.

Nancy Howie Piano Services
Auckland, Northland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty

I offer high-quality piano tuning, maintenance and repair.

I have worked in the Auckland music industry for the last fourteen years, focusing specifically on pianos since 2011. I have studied with Global Piano Services in Auckland and at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I work broadly around Auckland (other regions by request) including in private residences, schools, retirement villages, concert venues, and recording studios.

Nine Yards Consulting
Auckland Region + Nationwide (working remotely)

Construction and renovation can be daunting. Nine Yards Consulting ensures you get the results you deserve without the pain and stress of managing it all yourself. From controlling your budget and sticking to a timeframe, to procuring the perfect products for the vision you have, I understand the importance of getting every detail just right. I specialise in interior design, procurement, and project and cost management, and I’ve created a range of services to assist you for the whole nine yards.

ReForest Native Plants and Seeds
Auckland Region

I am the owner and operator of a wholesale native plant nursery, based in Matakana. After 30 years working in the horticulture industry, I started my own business specialising in growing and providing bulk eco-sourced revegetation plants direct to the customer. These plants are great for streamside plantings, wetland restoration and revegetation projects. Services include free plant quotes, plant supply, local delivery and contract growing. A friendly and safe environment for all to visit.

Resource Planning Inc
Nationwide

I provide quality environmental planning and resource consent advice, and have a Master of Resource and Regional Planning and 23 years of experience within the New Zealand planning industry. I work closely with clients to obtain resource consents for projects ranging from new dwellings requiring consent for a yard infringement, to visitor accommodation and minor dwellings, through to subdivisions and infrastructure projects.

I liaise with specialists including architects, surveyors and engineers to deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free resource consent process. My client focus is on providing clear, concise and timely advice, to ensure your project is planned to perfection.

Roots Up Gardening
Auckland Region

Evelyn Jenkins (she/her)

gardens.rug@gmail.com

+64 27 368 4276

With 4 years of experience in garden maintenance and design under my belt, I have recently become a sole trader. I use eco-friendly practices and am interested in gardens that encourage bio diversity and incorporate pollinators and edibles. Available for planting, pruning, weeding, one-off clear-ups, and design collaborations. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate and a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture.

Sarah Louise Landscapes
Auckland Region + Nationwide (design)

Kia ora, I'm Sarah and I am a garden designer based in Auckland (and regularly travel to Waikato, Tauranga, Taupō, and can work remotely) with a Permaculture Design certificate and a Landscape Design Diploma. My passion is to create beautiful, functional and inviting spaces that extend your home into your garden. Whether you just want recommendations, a planting plan, or a full scale concept design and management of your garden redo from start to finish I can help. My focus is on planting that adds to the diversity of our ecology, as well as promoting quality hardscaping and building. And my goal is help bring your vision to life and give you a garden you love.

Shore Restore Curtain Cleaning
North Shore + Auckland City + Hibiscus Coast

Shore Restore is owned and run by wife and husband team, Ange and Jason. We clean and repair curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, helping you get rid of unsightly and unhealthy mould on your curtains and blinds restoring and refreshing them like new.

Ange has a background in home decor and a passion for soft furnishings and Jason has extensive operational experience. We've purposefully kept our team small so we can ensure a personalised experience built on strong relationships with our loyal customers.

Sisters Carpentry
Auckland Region + Waiheke Is. + Great Barrier Is. + Rakino Is. + Coromandel

From foundations to finishing work we can help with any part of your renovation, addition, or new build. At Sisters Carpentry we not only have experience in new builds and renovations but also have specific experience in converting vehicles into tiny homes. Our 'outside the box' thinking and wide range of skills has delivered some creative solutions to tricky jobs on tight budgets.

We offer skilled and experienced LBP services to residential customers across new builds, renovations, maintenance, decking, kitchen and bathroom refits, retaining walls and foundations, re-clads, joinery installation and repairs, tiny homes, and vehicle conversions.

Solaris Auckland
Auckland Region

We are an architectural design company specialising in renovation, new builds and 3D visualisation. We support clients with extensions and renovations, as well as new builds. We will help you imagine your new space and get it consented with council, or let you know what can be done without a consent.

Stone Direct
Auckland + Tauranga + Nationwide Delivery