< Back to Business Directory Smartway Builders 021 030 4291 ClientEnquiries@Smartway.Builders 4 Oxford Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed We specialise in the Residential sector providing Custom New Builds, Major Renovations - Additions - Alterations across the greater Wellington area. We want to help you achieve all that you can with the projects you have around your home. We want you to look at the result and say … "YES! That's what I wanted." We follow the rules. The council's rules, and the building code rules. If a part of the project needs certification or sign-off by someone, then we get it. We take care of all those issues, so you don't have to worry. We have a good-sized team of builders from apprentices to qualified LBP and we have women builders too. To support our team we also use suitably qualified or experienced people to carry out the work on your property. If the job needs input from an architect an engineer or a fire safety specialist, then we involve them. If we need an electrician or a plumber or a drainlayer or a specialist earth-mover then we ring them up and get them on site. We don't take shortcuts. We get involved early in the process, i.e. when clients are thinking they want to do a building project and don't know where to start. Where we are different, we can take the initial thoughts and ideas, and then give you an indication about the likely costs of the project. It is so important to do this early in the process before you invest time and money with architects, engineers, surveys, and council and then find out that what has been designed and approved doesn't align with what you are happy to invest. We offer an end service from design to completion. However, if you have your plans already and just need a builder we can definitely help with that too. We believe that you are entitled to some simple things like Cleanliness, Promptness, Common Courtesy, Reliability, Respect, Commitment, Perseverance and Flexibility. Our focus is on delivering the best job we can for you. It's who we are. It's what we believe in. We help from ideas to keys without fuss, drama, or confusion. We also have our sister company The Timber Reclaimers, where we take the materials from our building sites and reclaim, repurpose, and recycle them into coasters, hotmelts, charcuterie boards, and more. This is our way of supporting sustainability. That's why we are called Smartway Builders - Expertise on Every Level Check our Youtube Channel - Smartway Builders - YouTube

< Back to Business Directory Nicola Ann Harwood Goldsmith 021 058 4864 nicola_annharwood@me.com unit 5/210 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Hand-made jewellery since 1991. Training in Hatton Garden, London's jewellery quarter taught me the skills I use today to produce handmade pieces. I work in all precious metals and use precious and semi-precious stones. Creating many one-off bespoke pieces so please use the website for reference. I'm happy to carry out commissions to meet your requirements. I'm extremely proud to sell products made in New Zealand by myself and other artisans. I am amazed at the local affordable talent. Click on the links to find out more about the artists. Teaching and bench space is also available in the shop. Come visit me at my shop where the workshop is also based.

< Back to Business Directory 24/7 Fitness 04 232 5653 tawa@247fitness.co.nz 35 Oxford Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: 24/7 We have very humble beginnings (our very first members will be able to attest to that). I established 24/7 Fitness with a very simple motive and that was to help others. It was apparent to me that when 24/7 Fitness was established the fitness industry was dominated by high pricing and overcrowding due to restrictive opening hours. These factors made it difficult for many (including my own family and friends) to benefit from a regular fitness regime at a gym facility. I decided to take a risk and offer something that was very different from the norm and offer those benefits that currently weren’t available of low membership fees and open hours with no limitations. Since our establishment or motive and mission hasn’t really changed but only expanded a little. Our Mission plain and simple is to ENRICH lives through an HONEST, SINCERE and CHARITABLE service. Love the people we work with (members and gym owners) and bless their lives through what we do. Do what we do well and love it. ENRICH = Improve or Enhance the quality or value of their lives HONEST = Doing what we say and following through on our promises SINCERE = Genuine in our approach and focussed on people not numbers CHARITABLE = Always looking for opportunities to assist those who cannot assist themselves

< Back to Business Directory Connetics 04 570 5712 wellington@connetics.co.nz unit 6/20 Surrey Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. We provide design, construction and maintenance services of overhead and underground line and associated equipment for the delivery of utility and infrastructure services.

Commercial Property in Tawa with free parking, good foot traffic, affordable rates and heaps of amenitiesfor offices. < All Commercial Vacancies Fantastic Alternative to Working From Home Office For Lease Floor Area: 24 - 48 m² Parking Spaces: 1 194 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Located in a very well-presented building, in the midst of Tawa's retail strip, there are two separate suites each measuring approx. 24sqm. Both suites offer superb presentation with large front windows letting in plenty of natural light, with shared and serviced kitchen and bathroom amenities. Additionally, both suites each have a dedicated onsite carpark. With affordable offerings of such a good standard, and carparking, these are definitely worth considering. *Please note: all floor areas are approximate only. Colliers Vince Southee vince.southee@collierswgtn.co.nz 021 242 1377 Website

Commercial Property in Tawa with free parking, good foot traffic, affordable rates and heaps of amenitiesfor offices. < All Commercial Vacancies Compact Office Space with Great Accessibility Office For Lease Floor Area: 51 m² Parking Spaces: 182 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand Positioned on Main Road in the heart of Tawa, this 51sqm office space offers an ideal solution for small businesses or professionals seeking a well-located and affordable premises. The tenancy provides a practical layout with good natural light and easy access to the Tawa town centre, public transport links, and State Highway 1. An excellent opportunity to secure a functional office in a convenient suburban location. Bayleys Liam Sherlock liam.sherlock@bayleys.co.nz 027 971 4245 Website

< Back to Community Organisations U3A Tawa 021 0256 2399 u3atawa@gmail.com 158 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: About U3A WHAT IS U3A? U3A Tawa Inc is part of a loose but nation-wide organization that originated in France then quickly spread to the UK many years ago (see UK video below). It came to New Zealand in 1982. Broadly, it seeks to provide a low cost social learning focus for people not in full time employment. See https://www.u3a.nz/home.htm Study (without exams and those dreaded pieces of paper) with learning ‘just for the fun of it’ are the essential hallmarks. THIS U3A U3A Tawa was established in 1995 with a huge hand-up from Tawa Rotary. Current membership is a healthy 285 mainly centred on Tawa but with significant numbers from Johnsonville, Newlands and Titahi Bay. U3A is a tongue-in-cheek acronym for ‘University of the Third Age’ reflecting the key notion that our lives are ordinarily lived as: Childhood and years of study Working and family years Post-working years (we are not age-specific). There are currently over 80 U3A groups in New Zealand each with their own learning philosophies and approaches to developing their ‘curriculum’. Those nearest to actual universities can and do benefit from having guest speakers delivering single lectures to large groups. Those in smaller locations proceed in their own special way as agreed by the members from time to time. HOW WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE Here in Tawa we have a pragmatic course-design model where members suggest, devise and run daytime courses, often in members’ homes. Generally, if it sounds interesting U3A Tawa will give it a go, assigning a venue as numbers dictate. Sizes range from 60 down to a mere handful. Many of our larger courses have run for several years and these have been routinely modified in the light of experience. Others have been one-offs e.g. in most years Bruce Murray takes us through one aspect of the history of Tawa. Visiting speakers are sometime used but mainly we enjoy being “ourselves alone” and mining the many high-level skills we know exist in the local community. Accordingly, our U3A Tawa motto is The Community Educating the Community. THE MAGIC INGREDIENT – FUN Every effort goes into making courses relevant, interesting and accurate. However, the overall aim is to make U3A a valued community organization where people get to make new friends and share what they have and know in countless numbers of ways. WHAT IT COSTS (NOT A LOT) A current annual membership costs $15 p.a. (less than three cups of good coffee). There are no course fees as such but the costs of any resources and external venues used are shared by the course participants. We have some amazingly supportive bodies in our community and these include several of Tawa’s churches, The Tawa Community Centre, local businesses and Tawa Library. Any added venue costs are minimal, e.g. we do request $2 per person when we need to hire a venue. BEING A MEMBER The ideal U3A member is one who attends a few courses and leads or coordinates one or two others. You do not have to be an expert to lead a course - just have an abiding interest in a particular subject. You could, for instance, lead a discussion group or just sing for fun with our excellent choir. Many people in U3A Tawa are proud to say that we have given them the inclination and opportunity to do expressive things that they always wanted to, but the demands of the first two phases of their lives prevented them. The Third Age is, without doubt, the time to give those aspirations free rein, so becoming a highly functioning part of our welcoming and creative suburb. OUR COURSES AND ACTIVITIES U3A Tawa currently has around 40 groups taking their own unique approaches to Arts and Crafts Botany and Gardening Computing Cultural (with learning & performing), Theatre Group Recreation (including Ramblers) Indoor and Outdoor Sports Health and Welfare Current Affairs History Philosophy Literary (including film study) Talks about Travels, Local Visits, Tours

< Back to Business Directory Stevensons Doors Ltd 04 568 9159 unit 5/82 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: Monday to Friday: 7 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Domestic & commercial roller door installation, repairs & maintenance.

< Back to Business Directory Dalman Physiotherapy 022 083 9675 dalmanphysio@gmail.com Fitness Portal Tawa 10 Surrey Street, Tawa, Junction, New Zealand Hours: 7.30am - 4pm Weekdays Trust us to get you in better shape than before your injury occurred Dalman Physiotherapy is a family run business with over 12 years of experience in getting people back up and running better than ever before. We pride ourselves in delivering the most comprehensive and up-to-date evidence based treatment that is completely tailored to you. Our dedicated physios are highly experienced; from acute to chronic pain, sports or work related injuries, to pre-and post-surgical rehabilitation. We have two convenient locations, with a clinic in the very centre of Wellington’s CBD, and a clinic in Tawa. Our treatment sessions of at least 30 minutes allow us time to assess, educate, provide manual therapy and prescribe exercise regimes.

< Back to Business Directory Sunshine Studios hello@sunshinestudios.co.nz 3/210 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: By appointment only WELLINGTON NEWBORN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER I am a Family Portrait Photographer. Capturing the intense love and interactions that make your Family unique. Whether you chose a classic Studio portrait session or prefer portraits in the comfort of your own home, I strive to provide a fun and laid back session where you can be yourselves.

< Back to Business Directory Ian McCulloch Max Tait Legal 04 232 4060 admin@maxtaitlaw.co.nz level 1/178 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed The team at Ian McCulloch & Max Tait Legal are experienced lawyers providing trusted legal advice and services in Tawa. Whether you need help with property transactions, wills, or general legal matters, they’re here to support you with practical, reliable solutions.

The Tawa Business Group is funded by way of a targeted rate, which is levied on and collected from non-residential properties within a defined boundary. This funding is used for the betterment of the Tawa town centre. FAQ What is a Business Improvement District? A Business Improvement District (BID) is a mutual partnership between a local authority and a local business community, within a defined geographical area, typically a town centre, commercial precinct, or business hub. After a successful poll in December 2016 the Tawa Business Improvement District (BID) was established to provide the foundation for a strong business association to represent Tawa that is sustainably funded through a reasonable targeted rate on businesses and commercial properties within a BID boundary. The BID will use its funding for the betterment of the Tawa town centre - for example- collective marketing efforts, advocating for further investment into Tawa from stakeholders such as the Wellington City Council or addressing shared issues such as graffiti, poorly presented retail space or crime within the BID area. The targeted rate is collected by the Wellington City Council (WCC) and passed on to the Tawa Business Group, who runs the BID activities and projects. This fund is managed by the Tawa Business Group for the benefit of the town centre on projects, promotions and advocacy designed to attract locals and visitors into Tawa. Tawa Business Group currently has 122 property owners and over 180 businesses within the BID area. Further information about Wellington's BIDs can be found here. How will this benefit me as a business owner/tenant? Potential extra sales through increased foot traffic An opportunity to join activities that create a vibrant and successful town centre The ability to contribute to your own business success through a strong Business Group that has a unified voice with WCC and other key stakeholders. An improved relationship between Tawa and WCC by working with council on town enhancement projects How will this benefit me as a property owner? A successful Tawa business community can enhance tenant attraction and property values, leading to better rental dividends Where does the Targeted Rate money go? Into a fund managed by the Tawa Business Group executive committee. What is the money spent on? Implementing initiatives set out in a strategic Business Plan developed by the Tawa Business Group with member input, the money will be spent on projects and promotions to attract people to Tawa. The Tawa Business Group is independent of the council and does not duplicate WCC functions. The Council has an oversight role rather than playing an active role in implementing the group's plan. Do I get a say in how this all works? Yes. Both business owners and property owners have the opportunity to attend discussion forums and meetings that shape the Group's strategic plan. What is my involvement in the business association? Ultimately, you decide how much you want to participate. All property owners and businesses within the BID area automatically become members of the Association and can vote to elect the Tawa Business Group's executive committee, which will meet regularly. All members may put forward a representative to be nominated for election to the committee. When will I pay my levy? The levy will be included in your quarterly rates bill. How do I know what happens with my levy? Annual accounts will be presented at the Tawa Business Group's AGM and newsletters are sent to members every two months. WCC plays an oversight role to ensure the activities of the BID Association are properly managed within the intention and scope of the BID policy. Have any other districts adopted the BID model? Yes, it has been widely implemented in small towns and city suburbs, and has been very successful throughout NZ. Wellington has established six BIDs so far – Destination KRL (Kilbirnie, Rongotai and Lyall Bay), Khandallah, Karori and Enterprise Miramar Peninsula and Johnsonville. Further information about the Wellington BIDs can be found here. There are over 50 Business Improvement Districts in the Auckland Council Region alone. The BID model is recognised internationally as a sustainable approach for creating a strong representative group for a business community not dependent on the efforts of a few passionate volunteers.