68 | Focus on the future T from page 66 Kenepuru Homes is well placed for future growth. BUILDING Wellington - Kenepuru Homes “Actually it was a good thing. Took a bit of heat out of the market and gave it some time to draw breath.” Jarrad also thinks that part of being nimble is not being too greedy, or connecting too deeply into one sector of the housing market. “It means when the shifts comes, as they do, you’re too heavily invested.” And looking at the team he has Jarrad says it’s been huge for him in redirecting his 80-90hour working weeks away from the day to day, to hours that are much more sustainable and in using those hours to focus on the company’s future development. “That’s been the most significant thing for me. To have reached the stage where I can step back from all the operational detail, work normal hours, and be looking into opportunities.” Part of that future in already here in the form of an architectural design company, True Architecture, which focusses on designing homes for builders and developers. It’s a great example of how one thing leads to another. When ‘beer-o’clock’ rolls round on a Friday afternoon Jarrad enjoys nothing more than an end of week catch up with the team. “It means a huge amount to me to see this great team that’s been created from humble beginnings, each bringing their skills, aptitude and enthusiasm into the mix and enabling our businesses to grow from a really strong base.” NEWTOWN Cnr Adelaide Road & John Street, Wellington 04 389 0400 hayden@zipnz.co.nz PARAPARAUMU 40-44 Amohia Street, Parapaumu 5032 04 296 4000 kapiti@zipnz.co.nz THORNDON QUAY 232 Thorndon Quay, Wellington 6011 04 499 9750 daniel@zipnz.co.nz TAWA 95-97 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028 04 232 4100 mike@zipnz.co.nz Leading supplier of plumbing and bathroom products in New Zealand.
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