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Manawatu & TRC Toyota
Meet the team
Debbie Hart
CEO
Debbie has over 20 years history with Manawatu Toyota, having been here for 14 years before purchasing the company in 2004. When she’s not hard at work she can be seen out walking her two dogs Pepper and Coco and loves getting on her bike and cycling around the Manawatu.
Fraser Hart
General Manager - Vehicles
Fraser joined the team in 2003 selling in the Used Vehicle department. In 2009 he moved into management, and is now the General Manager of Sales for the group. Fraser enjoys karting and travelling with his family.
Kent Hagan
New Vehicle Manager
Kent has lived in the Manawatu for the majority of his life and loves everything green and white and has been with Manawatu Toyota since 2005. He lives in Feilding with his wife and 2 children and enjoys time away boating with the family and is a huge follower of rugby. He has a huge passion for Toyota and our customers.
Mike McRedmond
New Vehicle Consultant
Mike was born in the Hawkes Bay, but has spent his whole life in the Manawatu. Before joining Manawatu Toyota in 2018, Mike was best known in the community through his years in banking and finance. He is a passionate cyclist and coach, having competed at the Commonwealth Games, and also coached Olympic and World Champion cyclists Simon Van Velthoven and Jesse Sergent, and Junior World Champion Campbell Stewart. Mike is happily married with two amazing daughters and one awesome grandson.
Jason Smith
Fleet Consultant
Jason comes from a finance background, and joined the team in 2014, originally in the Finance team before taking on Fleet sales. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, working on his lifestyle block, and watching motor racing.
Josh Henderson
New Vehicle Consultant
Josh is a Manawatu boy through and through, having grown up in Halcombe and attended Feilding Ag High School. He played soccer at rep level in high school and was invited to attend an exclusive one-month football academy in the UK. In his limited spare time, he plays soccer socially, hangs out with friends, and buys and modifies fast cars and motorbikes.
Anthony Co
New Vehicle Assistant
Anthony joined the team in 2015. He has been passionate about cars and automobiles since his teen years. He enjoys playing tenpin bowling and is a qualified bowling ball driller. He also enjoys watching live sports in his spare time.
Fraser Hart
General Manager - Vehicles
Fraser joined the team in 2003 selling in the Used Vehicle department. In 2009 he moved into management, and is now the General Manager of Sales for the group. Fraser enjoys karting and travelling with his family.
Howard Martin
Used Vehicle Manager
Howard is a trained primary school teacher and taught for a short time before joining the team in 2004. He is a family man and likes to spend most of his time with his wife and two children. When Howard isn’t at work, he is cheering on his daughter at soccer, or watching her ballet, taking his kids to the park, or travelling overseas.
Harrison Howard
Used Vehicle Consultant
Harrison was an Army Medic for 6 years and volunteered for St Johns before joining the Used Vehicles team here. He enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter, playing basketball, watching sport, and renovating his home.
Isaac Dickerson
Used Vehicle Consultant
Isaac started with us in 2016. He is a fully qualified furniture maker and also previously worked in security and hospitality management. He enjoys playing golf, football, gaming, fishing, lawn bowls, and watching all kinds of sport.
Tom Farrugia
Used Vehicle Consultant
Tom hails from the UK and moved to Palmy in 2004 where he attended Boys High. He's a qualified personal trainer and was in the fitness industry for five years before joining Manawatu Toyota in 2018. He loves his football, his partner and his two gorgeous children.
Brett Hoffman
Vehicle Reconditioning & Internet Direct Sales
Brett joined the team in 2012. He and his wife Kirsty have 2 children. Brett enjoys motorsport, boating, and cars are a big passion of his – with an Escort, Falcon, and Hilux in his garage at home.
Sandy Waugh
Groomer & Dealership Assistant
Sandy has been helping out Manawatu Toyota since 2015, doing everything from vehicle grooming to DIY work on the buildings! She likes spending time with her little Griffin named Poppy, cycling, renovating houses, and fixing up cars.
Kelly Sutton
Service Manager
Kelly started in 2010 and was a Technician and Service Advisor with us before taking on the Assistant Service Manager Role, then in 2017 became Service Manager. He enjoys squash, fishing and spending time with his family.
Jennifer Yanko
Assistant Service Manager
Jennifer is a qualified technician who has been with the group for eight years. She loves the outdoors, a good red wine and long walks on the beach with her pet cat Gordon.
Tony Allpress
Team Leader – Hospital
Tony has been a motor mechanic since 2002, and returned to Manawatu Toyota in 2018 after a 10 year hiatus from the group. Like many of our technicians, Tony has a passion for motor sport, but he also enjoys renovating his home, travelling, and being happily married with no kids.
Brendon Reid
Workshop Controller / DMT
Brendon joined us in 2009 as an apprentice. When he can get away, Brendon loves to head up to Taupo for fishing, or hunting at his grandparent’s farm. He also enjoys a bit of DIY and likes to spend time renovating his house.
Clayton Smith
Foreman
Clayton has spent a lifetime working on vehicles - he started at 16 with farm machinery, and at 19 progressed to cars as a technician. He's very keen on deer stalking, duck shooting and all forms of fishing.
Emma Simpson
Service Advisor
Emma started off in a receptionist role when she first joined the team in 2009. After her OE, Emma joined the Service team in 2013. She enjoys sports and plays netball in her spare time, as well as hanging with her friends and family.
Matt Peters
Service Advisor
Matt comes from a farming background, which is where he learnt to work on tractors and motorbikes. He's always been into sport, previously representing provinces in high jump, but now prefers rugby and going to the gym.
Krystal Uncles
Service Administrator
Krystal initially joined us as a temp, and quickly made her mark in the company using her five years of previous experience in the motor service industry. She hails from New Plymouth but made Palmy her home in 2005 and hasn't looked back. If she's not sweating it out at the gym, she can be found exploring the outdoors with her daughter.
Amy Bliss-Bennett
Service Advisor
Born in Wales, Amy has lived in NZ for the last 13 years. She joins us from Ngatawa where she used her passion for horse riding to teach students how to ride. She also enjoys competing in eventing for a bit of fun.
Nicola Signal
Service Assistant
Nicola joined Manawatu Toyota in 2018 after six years as a teacher aide and almost 12 years in the hospitality industry. She's a true blue Manawatu lass and grew up on a farm in the area. Julia enjoys squash, bush walks, great movies and the occasional glass of wine.
Paul Krakosky
Service Groomer
Paul was running his own business prior to joining the Manawatu team in 2009. Outside of work, Paul and his family are involved with theatre work, constructing sets and helping out backstage.
Mohammed Shaad
Diagnostic Master Technician
Mohammad started with the team in 2016. He likes to play soccer - competing in social teams. He also likes to spend time with his friends and family.
Shaun Robertson
Technician
Shaun started with Manawatu Toyota as an apprentice in 2011. Shaun loves the outdoors - going on off-road adventure in his 4WD, as well as camping and hunting.
Garry Seamer
Technician
Gary joined the team in 2013, with a background in forestry, building, and automotive. He enjoys music, playing guitar, and travelling.
Rob Anderson
Technician
Rob joined the team in 2014, and has 17 years experience as an automotive technician. When Rob isn’t at work, he likes to spend time with his wife Catherine and to be outdoors kiteboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, and jet skiing. He also likes to fit in some golf and fishing too!
Jamie Wiggins
Technician
Jamie was building kayaks before joining us in 2014. He enjoys bushwalks, mountain climbing, hitting the beach, and spending time with his family.
Alex Toye
Technician
Alex re-joined the team in 2017. He was with the team from 2013-2016 before spending a year over in Hawkes Bay. Alex enjoys walking his dog, and spending time with his family.
Mark McBride
Technician
As a previous employee, Mark returned to the Manawatu Toyota fold in 2018 after two years at VINZ. He's always had an interest in mechanics, so he left his job in dairy farming and completed an adult apprenticeship, and has now been in the industry for 21 years. He lives with his family on a lifestyle block where he collects old John Deere tractors.
Ron Bishop
Technician
Ron is from Auckland and moved to Palmy in 2017 for a better life. He enjoys hunting, plays a bit of golf on the weekend and loves spending time with his family
Harlen Chase-Raharuhi
Apprentice Technician
Harlen is a Manawatu boy through and through - he's lived in the same house in Bulls his whole life! He spent a year studying at Mara Marketing, then began a work experience internship at Manawatu Toyota in 2017, which lead to him becoming a full-time team member in 2018. He's passionate about rugby and basketball, particularly the Boston Celtics, and he enjoys playing both sports.
Liam How
Apprentice Technician
Liam is one of our local lads born and raised in Palmerston North, and a Boys High graduate. He joined us in 2018 because of his love cars - if given a chance, his dream job would be to build race cars, but for now he's happy to race his Toyota Starlet around Manfeild.
Darryl Jackson
Apprentice Technician
In 2019, we welcomed Darryl to our team. Born and raised in the Manawatu, he lives locally with his gorgeous son and loving partner. He discovered his passion for cars while working as an automotive aircon technician, and now he's rebuilding his own 4WD. He also enjoys riding BMX and playing basketball.
Caine Teki
PD & Accessory Technician
Caine was born in Wellington and grew up in Auckland, before moving to Palmerston North in 2012. He worked as a roofer for almost 12 years, spent three years as a painter and five years with Mr Rental, before joining our team in 2018. Caine has a passion for cars, in particular buying, fixing and selling them, and racing them whenever he gets a chance. He loves spending time with his family, especially his partner and their two wonderful children.
Ismail Hafeel
Technician
Ismail is from Colombo, Sri Lanka and moved to NZ in 2019. He's not new to the Toyota family - he spent 6 years working for the brand in Kuwait! Cricket is his passion and when he's not playing, he enjoys watching the game, in particular his favourite team, the Millenium Stars.
Dominic Scott
Group Parts Manager
After a brief career start with GM, Dom has worked for Toyota since 1981, apart from a spell overseas for the big O.E. Trade qualified, he has been with Manawatu Toyota since 1988. Away from work he’s a keen classic and sports car enthusiast and landscape photographer.
Richard Deller
Assistant Parts Manager
Starting out with Toyota in 2005, Richard holds several trade qualifications including First Line Management and a National Certificate in Parts and Accessories. He enjoys cycling and spending time with his young family.
Brendon Lester
Trade Sales Representative
Brendon joined Manawatu Toyota in 1994. Qualified through the Motor Industry Training Board, Brendon manages the important trade sales area of our parts operation. His hobbies include vintage go kart racing, mountain biking, and camping with his family.
Mark Ireland
Parts Advisor
Mark began his automotive career with Manawatu Toyota in 2006. He has completed a MITO qualification gaining a national certificate in parts and accessories merchandising. He enjoys working on his cars, watching club racing, and motorsport activities.
Josh Reddiex
Parts Advisor
Josh is the newest member of the Parts team, starting in 2016. He is well on the way to becoming a parts professional, having completed various TNZ courses, and he’s a trained first aider – so we’re in safe hands! Away from work, Josh enjoys his young family and various sports activities.
Matt Crosswell
Finance & Insurance Business Manager
Matt is a Palmy lad through and through - he attended Boys High, completed a Bachelor of Communications degree at Massey University, worked at Toyota New Zealand for two years, and then joined our team in 2018. He's passionate about sport and in his spare time he plays rugby for Marist. He also enjoys hanging out with his partner, family and friends.
Jared Goodson
Business Consultant
Jared joined Manawatu Toyota in 2018 as part of the Toyota New Zealand Graduate Programme. He was born in Balclutha, then moved to the Manawatu when he was 14 and attended Boys High. He currently plays rugby for College Old Boys, and in his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his partner and gorgeous baby daughter.
Tony Greer
HR Manager
Tony joined us in 2015 and comes from a background in education – he has been a principal, deputy principal, and teacher at various schools in our region. Tony has a passion for cars – he loves 4-wheel driving and owns a classic muscle car.
Jaimie Carmichael
Financial Controller
Jaimie joined the Manawatu Toyota team after 13 years of experience in the accounting industry. Originally from Auckland, Jaimie is happily adapting to rural life in the Manawatu. In her down time, health & wellbeing is her fundamental passion.
Courtney Peck
Assistant Accountant
Courtney moved from Wellington to the Manawatu with her partner in 2019, and joined our team shortly after. She's had a varied career but realised her passion is for the accounting side of business. Her free time is spent enjoying the Manawatu area or growing her petting zoo on their lifestyle block.
May Mitchell
Accounts & Payroll Officer
May is originally from Palmerston North, and has now settled in Woodville. With a background in administration and customer service, May started at Manawatu Toyota in 2018 as a temp in Business Support before becoming permanent in 2019. In her spare time, she loves home renovation projects and spending time with her family.
Charlene Van Aardt
Accounts Administrator
Originally from South Africa, Charlene moved to NZ in 2019 with her husband, two children and their cat and has been with us since then. She has 14 years experience in all facets of business administration, and when not working, she enjoys reading and tramping.
Mary Butters
Accounts Payable Officer
Mary is from Palmerston North and joined our team in 2019. She was a nurse for 8 years before moving to Scotland where she worked for the Scotch Whiskey Association. Outside of work she enjoys playing netball and spoiling her two dogs.
Brendon Hart
General Manager
Brendon has worked in vehicle sales from a young age, both here in the Manawatu and then in Wellington before returning to Palmerston North when he and Debbie purchased the dealership in 2004. He loves motor sport of all kinds, still racing karts himself - trying to get spotted by one of the formula one teams we think? Brendon also enjoys playing soccer.
Gee Prangnell
Guest Experience Manager
Gee started with us in 2016, coming from a background in event management, marketing, and customer relations. She is the group Toyota Experience (TEx) champion and the administrator of TUNZ, cyber security and the phone system. Originally from South Africa, Gee is now a proud Kiwi citizen whose love for the All Blacks is second only to her love of her husband and two children.
Nikki Hurdle
Guest Experience Host
Nikki is well known in the community for training racehorses, being involved in thoroughbred racing for over 30 years. She initially started here in 2009 in Customer Relations, and since 2011 has been in a receptionist role. She lives on a lifestyle block with her partner, who trains standard bred horses.
Kylie Kaihe
Guest Experience Specialist - Service
Kylie was born a Southern Girl, but has lived in Palmerston North for 6 years and the Manawatu has stolen her heart. She has a passion for interacting with people, and customer service is her "ultimate honourable job". Outside of work, Kylie enjoys roller derby, karaoke, and family time.
Sheona MacAulay
Guest Experience Specialist - Service
Originally from Scotland, Sheona spent four years teaching English in Thailand and Japan before moving to New Zealand and joining our team in 2019. She has a passion for all things Japanese; her hobbies include taiko drumming and teaching herself Japanese in her spare time.
Jessica Wang
Guest Experience Specialist - Vehicle Sales
Jessica joined our team in 2019 after five and a half years in the customer service department at Toyota New Zealand. She hails from China but has lived in New Zealand since 2012. As a mother of two, the majority of her free time is spent with her husband and kids, but when she gets a chance, she enjoys catching up with friends and doing a bit of exercise.
