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Friends and Family

These are the websites of people we know personally.

If you interact or do  business with these organisations don't hesitate  to mention Andrew Parkinson or Jonathan York's name and tell them where you found out about them. 

  • Omanu Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

    omanu surf club logoThe Omanu Beach SLSC provide patrols to keep swimmers on the beach at Omanu safe.

    It now has one of the largest Junior Surf programmes in New Zealand with approximately 400 nippers. This programme is both the strength and the future of the club. 

    Omanu Beach SLSC has always been a family orientated club who prides itself in providing a caring and nurturing environment for youths to develop. We have many third generation members who are now bringing their families up in this same environment as they enjoyed.

    Although not the core business of the club, competition (Surf Sport) is now a major part of our operations. Without competition, it would be difficult to retain our younger members and patrol the beach. Our club performs consistently well in competitions and we have regular training sessions to keep our members fit and competition ready.

    Jonathan York has been helping with the "Nippers" program since his children joined the program in the early 200o s

  • Wish 4 Fish

    wish4fish logoWish 4 Fish is a charitable organisation set up by Bryce Dinneen to help disabled people go fishing on a custom made boat.

    Bryce is the driving force behind the Trust’s formation. While socialising with friends in 2007, Bryce suffered a high-level spinal injury, severely damaging his spinal cord, from a shallow water diving accident. During his rehabilitation, Bryce considered the thought of never being able to fish again and wondered what if he could design and build a boat that would allow individuals with a disability or illness to get out on the water and go fishing? How would this opportunity enhance the lives of those people and their families who would not be able to do this otherwise?

    It was at this very point in 2007 that the ‘Wish4Fish’ dream was born. Although now with only 4% function and his own mountains to climb every day, it is Bryce’s and the Wish4Fish team’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact, that has brought us to the point we find ourselves at today.

    The boat itself is a Roger Hill custom designed 18m alloy high displacement cat powered by twin marine diesel engines. It has total capacity for 49 passengers – 10 wheelchair users, support staff and crew. The boat is designed with wheelchair users in mind, along with some of the unique features.

  • Kaewa Tours Limited

    kaewa tours logoTom Collier offers tours Private Tours for the Discerning Traveller in the Wellington, Kāpiti & Wairarapa regions focussing on the things he loves food and wine, followed closely by beer!

    Tom's tours cover a wide variety of activities such as:

    • Wellington day tours (Scenic and Foodie tours) – half and full day options are available
    • Craft Beer/Brewery tours
    • Kāpiti Coast (Scenic and Foodie tours)
    • Wairarapa including Masterton/Gladstone/Martinborough winery visits and tastings.