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News from the hood
The Kumeu Courier is a local free community magazine for Kumeu and surrounding areas. Stacey, who manages the print edition, contacted Utopia for a new website to showcase the magazine. The site needed to include a blog and PDF’s of all previous printed magazines. Each month the latest issue would be promoted on the website.
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Lighting up
The Raygun team have worked in film lighting on an extensive range of productions, both internationally and throughout New Zealand, since 1996. Giles, the "Master & Commander" of the business, asked Utopia to design and implement a new website. The key call to action was for producers and directors to contact Giles or book a zoom call.
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Fire protection made easy
Potters are experts in the distribution of quality products and proven solutions to the commercial construction market throughout New Zealand. Their passive fire specialist, Michael, contacted Utopia to build a system to manage fire protection products.
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Cooking up a storm
CookTech has over 30 years of experience with commercial microwave and food service technology in New Zealand. Owner Alan came to Utopia looking for a website to allow ordering of parts and hospitality kitchen equipment. Customers would be able to browse easily for parts that match the equipment they already have installed.
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Equipping advisers for the future
Q Advisor Group Limited provides third party distribution services to Financial Advisers. Director Geoff came to Utopia for a new website to promote the Q Advisor Group. The website needed to showcase Q’s services and promote the advisors available. There were also requirements to publish legal operating information due to new laws around advisors.
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Engineers making their mark
Markplan are specialist Structural and Civil Engineers. Director Glen asked Utopia to review their existing website. We found it was difficult to maintain and use out of date branding. The decision was made to build a new site and take the opportunity to improve the content.
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Creating memories
iKnowIT provide end-to-end live stream and video solutions across NZ – from multi-camera, studio or venue broadcasts, to conferences, seminars and entertainment events. Director Stewart came to Utopia looking for a solution to run their live video streaming service. Their current solution was very manual and created a lot of work to manage events.
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Check out the billboards
Execute Ltd are experts in the world of data, fibre, power cabling, cable hauling and management, small civils and installation work, delivering successful projects throughout the greater Auckland area and New Zealand wide. Operations Manager Bruce came to Utopia for a new website to promote their new business.
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Some assistance in the office
Office Assistants Ltd work alongside accountants to provide day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses, as well as providing software training. Business owner Sonia came to Utopia to create a new website to showcase their services.
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Helping out tradies
The Trades Coach Academy (TCA) provides business advice for the trades. Business owner Andy came to Utopia looking for a new website to promote membership of the TCA. Members would signup, pay, and then access videos on how to grow their business. The platform is aimed at tradies.
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Helping with drainage
Metabronze Industries is New Zealand’s longest serving supplier of roof and floor drains. They came to Utopia to upgrade their existing website. This meant extracting hundreds of products – including images, descriptions, and technical data sheets. They could then be imported into the new website.
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Empower and support Pacifica peoples
Vaka Pasifika is a Charitable Trust created with the intention to empower and support Pacific Island people to take charge of their lives to enjoy and participate in developing New Zealand society. They came to Utopia seeking a refresh of their existing brand. They also needed a new website for their organisation.
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Marine engineering
Total Marine Group provide an all-encompassing design and build marine construction, dredging, floating structures, fabrication, and engineering. They came to Utopia as they had four different websites they wanted to bring together under a single easily managed system.
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Clean yard for Christmas
PTR Property Services Ltd provides affordable and easy solutions to your outdoor property needs. Jennifer came to Utopia looking for a new website. We assisted in applying for funding through Activate Tamaki Makaurau. This funding was used to design and create the new website.
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Catch a ride in Wellington
Airport Shuttles Wellington service Wellington and the surrounding areas for all their transporting needs. Stephen came to Utopia for the building of a new website and taxi booking system. He wanted something smooth and easy for customers to use. It also needed to provide his shuttle drivers with all the booking details.
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Thrillers across the oceans
Gary Stephenson is the Published Author of The Charles Langham Thriller Trilogy, The Paul Nichols Series, and Bunnie the Bunny Series of books. Gary approached Utopia for a new website to promote his work as an acclaimed author. His book series also include artwork videos. The new website would promote his books and enable fast purchasing via Amazon.
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Keeping your toez kozi
Kozi Toez sell handcrafted moccasins and slippers along with other sheepskin, possum, and hide products. The original website was outdated, difficult to use, and business owner Jan was having major problems updating the products for sale. Jan approached Utopia to create a new online store to fix all of these issues.
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Success story :: The hub of property information
Property-Hub is a collaboration of specialist service providers that help the public in the decision making relating to property. The web site covers a dynamic range of topics designed to inform about the wide range of issues and decisions that need to be accommodated. Graham came to Utopia to create the new website.
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Success story :: Works of Art
George Prager Gallery promotes the unique original artwork of founder Lisa Prager as well as championing women artists. They came to Utopia wanting to reinvent their existing café, bar, and entertainment location as it was to become a gallery. They needed a new website to promote the establishment.
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Success story :: HR for busy people
uReview offers employers and employees an online application that captures the important components of performance management right across the business. Utopia already manages the HR solution for their customers. As part of an extensive upgrade, the marketing website needed improvement so business owner Angeline contacted us.
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Success story :: What’s happening in the Pacific?
Cook Islands News is a national newspaper with the latest news from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua (outer islands). They were needing an upgrade to their old, insecure website. The old site contained over 60,000 news articles and was hard to manage. Utopia worked with local specialist Raro IT Solutions Ltd to create the new website.
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Success story :: What a view
McHugh’s of Cheltenham specialises in weddings and corporate events and has a fully licenced restaurant. Business owner Raj came to Utopia for an upgrade to their existing website. A Content Management System (CMS) was also required so Raj could easily update the site, including the gallery, menus and reviews.
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Success story :: Fond memories
Northwest Funerals is based in Kumeu, and offers funeral services that cover the Northwest region of Auckland. Business owners Aimay and Darrin came to Utopia needing a website to showcase their services.
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Success story :: Your home is your castle
Maria Santayana is a real estate agent for Harcourts Northwest Realty. She came to Utopia wanting an improved website to help promote her real estate agent skills. The site needed to showcase her talents and provide a blog and information about the communities she operates in.
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Success story :: Pick a pattern
The Quilters Barn have the largest range of quilting fabrics in Marlborough and also stock wool, haberdashery, craft supplies and handmade gifts. Business owner Fiona contacted Utopia as her existing website was becoming hard to manage and was quite old.
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Success story :: Keep the pests out
Pest Norwest is a local professional operator based in Waimauku who will advise on the best treatment for your property. Business owner Craig came to Utopia needing a website to showcase their services.
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Success story :: Flexible marketing
Flex Marketing is a freelance marketing consultant offering digital marketing and content creation through to consulting and copywriting. Business owner Andie came to Utopia to look at upgrading her existing website. The existing site was working but needed an overall visual improvement and upgrade.
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Success story :: Need new armour?
Armour Safety is a leading wholesaler of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and high-quality safety products in 10 major categories. They were looking to upgrade their digital platforms. Utopia worked with a team that included Creative Agency Secrets and Convergence Ltd to bring this together.
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Success story :: Time for a systems refresh
Forbes & Davies is New Zealand's leading importer and wholesaler of motorcycle tyres, ATV tyres, ride apparel, helmets and accessories. They have a large website for the public to browse their products, and dealers can access product stock levels and place orders. Utopia built this solution some years ago, and we continue to support our client as they grow.
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Success story :: Down to the playground
Kohia Terrace School is a full primary, offering quality learning opportunities for Year 1 to Year 8 students. Utopia and Kohia Terrace School have a long-standing relationship with Utopia creating their old website and making updates as necessary. School Principal Alison wanted a complete upgrade of their old website.
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Success story :: Time to move the earth
KBL Earthmovers has been providing top-quality earthmoving services to our customers in the wider Auckland region for over 30 years. Business owner Kevin came to Utopia to get a new website to promote his earthmoving business. It needed to show their experience and huge range of services.
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Success story :: Kiwi builders are the best
Kiwi Made Builders specialise helping add value to homes with first class renovations. Owner Mike came to Utopia for a new website. He was booked-in to exhibit at a local trade show and the website would be used to capture visitor details and aid in follow-up after the show.
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Success story :: How does your garden look?
Garden Maintenance Professional Services Ltd provides top-quality garden maintenance and services to clients in West Auckland and the North Shore. Owner Mark came to Utopia needing a new website to match the new branding on his truck.
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Keep the pests away
Central Pest Services is a family run business that has been trusted to get rid of domestic and commercial pest problems by Taupo locals for many years. Wendy contacted Utopia to upgrade their existing website.
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When life works better, so does business
Vitae is New Zealand’s fastest-growing, nationwide provider of workplace wellbeing and employee assistance services. Utopia and Vitae have a long-standing relationship with Utopia creating their old website and making updates as necessary. David their Corporate Services Manager contacted Utopia to upgrade their website to enhance security, site performance and modernise the design. ... more »
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Putting your interests first
Started in 1997, Cliffe Consulting is a privately owned, specialist financial planning and wealth management firm. Company director Rachelle contacted Utopia with the need to redesign their website.
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Is your website CMS up-to-date?
Content Management Systems (CMS) are a critical component when creating and maintaining websites. These systems allow website owners to create and update content within a website without the need to understand technical programming like HTML, JavaScript and CSS. A CMS is just like any other piece of software, such as an anti-virus program, and it needs to be kept up-to-date to make sure it is safe from hackers. The web can be a dangerous place, with hackers constantly coming up with new ways... more »
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Need storage?
Country Lane Storage is a privately-owned family business, which has been in the storage industry for 20 years. Owner Liz came to Utopia needing to upgrade their existing website.