Member stories
MTA members are dedicated to the motor industry, however they also achieve outside of work. Here is where you will find stories on various members who have been successful in more ways than one.
It pays to dream »
There wouldn’t be many people out there who have a dream based on a movie and actually turn that into a reality – a very successful reality. Dave Filer, founder and owner of Filco Farm & Sport, did just that. ‘Field of Dreams’ created the belief in Dave that he could build a business and service the agricultural sector better in Nelson – ‘build it and they will come’ being his motivational catchphrase.
Thu, 10 May 2012 More ›
Small business reaping the benefits »
Pirongia – a small but tight-knit community in Waikato with just over 1,000 people living there. Many Kiwi’s may not have heard of Pirongia, but it’s a place full of heart and serviced by an automotive centre who really care about their customers.
Fri, 4 May 2012 More ›
Member provides a helping hand »
Reading the newspaper over breakfast isn’t an unusual way to start the day, in fact Ben van den Engel, Managing Director of the Ebbett Group, does it most mornings. But on Tuesday 27 March there was a difference – the front cover of the Waikato Times had a story about a young Mum, Laura Marston of Hamilton, and her sick son, Marley. It touched Ben and he threw it on the front seat of his car and on his way to work pondered on what he could do to help.
Thu, 3 May 2012 More ›
Success for MTA members in 2011 »
Research has proven that the MTA brand is recognised by 97 percent of the New Zealand public. Exceptional service is expected by customers of MTA members, so we are not surprised to hear that a number of our members have been living up to this expectation and subsequently being awarded for it. 2011 has seen a number of our members proving their value across the country and receiving recognition for their hard work.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 More ›
MTA Apprentice saves toddler’s life »
For young auto-electrician apprentice, Daniel Mackie, getting out of bed on Wednesday 16 November was just the same as any other day. The last thing he was expecting was to wake up the next day being hailed a hero.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 More ›
Not ready for retirement yet »
Paul Cutfield is something of a household name in the motor industry, particularly in the Auckland area. It was 52 years ago that he began working for Davie Motors as an apprentice, later becoming the foreman at the Otahuhu branch. But he has spent the majority of his working life as Service Manager, working in both the Otahuhu and Pakuranga branches.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 More ›
Speed to breakdown proves critical for Welsh fan »
Sunday 18 September started off in a similar way to many other days for Malcolm Reid, owner of Malcolm Reid Auto Electrix in Napier. However, there was supposed to be a different end to this particular Sunday – with plans to head to a World Cup rugby match in his hometown of Napier. This was not to be the case though after a Welsh tourist struck vehicle problems and Malcolm was called to the rescue.
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 More ›
Vaughan Chote awarded for 16 years of service »
According to Vaughan Chote, the Central Hawke’s Bay Branch function in September was simply going to be a ‘meet and greet’ with Greg Murphy, but when he heard there were 150 people attending he began to worry. “I knew there was only a couple of hours to spend with Greg and thought there was no way he could meet 150 people in that time,” said Vaughan. Little did he realise that the main reason Greg was there was to present Vaughan with an award for his 16 years of service to the MTA Central Hawke’s Bay Branch.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 More ›
Bringing Las Vegas glam to the sunny Hawke's Bay »
How can a holiday to Las Vegas result in setting up a successful business in Hawke’s Bay? Quite simply – take an enthusiastic couple for a drive to the Grand Canyon, and six months later a business is born!
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 More ›
A little slice of heaven - Rawene »
Rawene Service Station is built on stilts and located in the small town of Rawene on the south side of historic Hokianga Harbour, Northland. It’s also home to loyal MTA member, David Williams. The service station is not only the local garage, but residents can also have their tools sharpened in exchange for a fresh loaf of Rewena bread (potato bread) or a packet of biscuits.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 More ›
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