Freight Company Hosts on Coast

Auckland freight-forwarding and customs-broking company Cunningham Gill is using its logistical nightmare solving skills to lay on a dream day for Rugby visitors.

The company’s owners (and NZ 2011 Business Club members), Jan McCallum and Jan Dupker, will host an event at Jan McCallum’s incredible property near Clevedon, Auckland. “We want to bring around 30 people to Jan’s place, feed them up on her husband’s delicious, world-famous, organic Clevedon oysters, let them swim in the pool, play tennis, go target shooting – or do nothing,” says Cunningham Gill’s Special Projects Manager Peter Manderson. “Basically, we want people to come to a good old-fashioned Kiwi BBQ, have a drink and something to eat, relax and have a good time.

“We want to host people who may be looking for opportunities in New Zealand, or may be unhappy with the freight service they’re getting. We don’t want to bombard people, but certainly we’d like to give them a taste of how we might help them in the future.”

And Peter says Cunningham Gill is uniquely placed to help companies with their importing or exporting. As a 100% New Zealand-owned, owner-operated business – unusual in an industry dominated by multi-nationals – the company uses its size, longevity and connections to its advantage.

“Freight-wise, New Zealand is a tricky country. With 27 years of doing business here, we know how to solve any problem, anywhere. And because we are small our clients know their accounts really matter to us, so we will devote the time, care and attention to their jobs.

“Of course, you could go to a bar and meet visiting business people, but the best way to talk about your business is to host them. We want people here for the Tournament to go away feeling like they’ve been part of our culture. We know making a great impression is one of the first rules in business.”