New faces: Raetihi Hammer Hardware & Waimarino Wines

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue 511, 9 November 1993, Page 3

New faces: Raetihi Hammer Hardware & Waimarino Wines

IN BUSINESS

BY

SHELLY

SHEARSBY

Raetihi Hardware changed hands during Labour Weekend: it's new owners are Neil and Margaret Black. The' previous owner, Keith Harford, retired after 18 years. Mr Harford has spent the past Week familiarising the Blacks with the business. Their plans at this stage are to expand the business. The couple intend to expand the building and develop a home decor centre which will include carpet and vinyl. They also intend to extend the shop's current range of

appliances, Fresh in l&t week were a variety of microwave, and microconconvection ovens to , start the ball rolling. As well as being agents for Nu Look Joinery, Neil and Margaret intend to carry on the services offered by Keith, including glass and key cutting and photocopying. Margaret intends to install a studio in the shop where she will be able to.indulge her love of portrait painting. Neil will run the newly acquired store, as well as his growing sideline as a builder.

i Carolyn and Ron j Erikson became the new ! owners of Waimarino i Wines on 1 November. j Although from a j farming background, the 1 Maxwell couple are avid ; wine connoiseurs and are keen to expand the already thriving business, j First on the list is to ex'tend the business's gourmet lines, including chutneys and delicacies. Another expansion will take place in the wine mailing list that has an extensive following of

wine lovers from all over the country. Managers Di Pritt and Kate Redmonds will continue to run the business as efficiently as in the past, with input from Carolyn and Ron who will remain in Wanganui., The couple intend to spend more time in the. Waimarino next winter and also invite local clientele to join them for wine and snacks this weekend at the shop in Clyde Street, as a 'Welcome to the Waimarino' for the pair.