76 | New space for water sport specialists Headquartered in Waikato, Verhoeven Group specialises in premium products in the fitness, lifestyle and leisure markets. Verhoeven Group: 105A Hautapu Road T T Russell Fredric “We’ve been looking for a new premise for Nautique, which has been based at Horotiu since 2016 in North Te Rapa. We’ve always wanted to get it closer to Lake Karapiro and obviously closer to the source of the water sports community,” DEVELOPMENT Part of Verhoeven Group, Nautique New Zealand is expanding into new premises, a move that will significantly enhance its operations and propel the business into the future. Owned by Kiwi entrepreneurs Shane and Amanda Verhoeven, Verhoeven Group is the parent company for Nautique New Zealand, Life Fitness New Zealand, The Fitness Depot, and Asset Resources. Headquartered in Waikato, the group specialises in premium products in the fitness, lifestyle and leisure markets, with Nautique selling and servicing new and used American-manufactured Nautique, Supreme and Centurion wake, surf and ski boats. Verhoeven Group has been previously ranked in the Deloitte Fast 50 as one of the top 50 fastest growing businesses in New Zealand. Nautique New Zealand is supported by Verhoeven Group’s staff for marketing, accounts and operations. Verhoeven Group general manager Mike Cotter says the company is currently undertaking a large commercial development that will include a new retail showroom, workshop and offices leased to Nautique New Zealand, with additional space for two further leases. Sited on a 12,000sqm property bought in 2020 in Hautapu Road just north of Cambridge, the 3000sqm building is being built by iLine Construction, and will occupy about half the property’s footprint. “We’ve been looking for a new premise for Nautique, which has been based at Horotiu since 2016 in North Te Rapa. We’ve always wanted to get it closer to Lake Karapiro and obviously closer to the source of the water sports community,” says Mike. There is an element of urgency in the project, due to Nautique operating from what have become cramped premises; consequently, iLine Construction has been making a “huge effort” to fast-track the completion of the space Nautique will occupy in the new building. Work began in April with construction and fit-out expected to be completed by Christmas, which is an “exceptional effort” by iLine Construction, Mike says. The new building, at 1500sqm, is twice the size of the existing premises, and will feature an impressive showroom, a customer lounge, design area, large retail space, offices and a well-equipped four-bay workshop to cater for future growth plans. “At the new location it gives us the opportunity to rebrand the business to Surf, Ski n Ride, and will utilise the new showroom to expand on our retail water sports products currently offered by the Pro Shop Supply Co. “We will be stocking a new brand of wake and ski boat next year to sell alongside Nautique, as well as talking with other companies and brands to really make to Surf, Ski n Ride the place to come to, to get yourself set up for some epic summer fun at the lake with friends and family.” Nautique is also sold through Wanaka Powersports, which has a modern, full-service showroom and workshop in Sir Tim Wallis Drive. Nautique enjoys engaging with the community and is very supportive of water ski clubs and organisations throughout New Zealand, Mike says. “The team are always attending events. We supply the tow boats for the water ski and wake board Nationals and are very active in those markets.” Your reliable and trusted Main Contractor, proud to be the design and build construction partner for Verhoeven Group. We deliver exceptional quality projects across the Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Fitout sectors. iline.co.nz REGAL JOINERY 102 Kent Street, Hamilton 07 847 9882 regal.joinery�xtra.co.nz Aluminium Joinery Commercial REGAL Proud to support Verhoeven Group Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Each edition priority delivered to your door. i i i i li . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . t f . . / i ti 03 983 5525 Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, profiling their success. t i f r ; r it i r i i - r r ll i t r , r fili t ir . businessnorth
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