Our monthly vocational visit was to Oakleys - a local bathroom showroom and plumbing supplies company, who were a major sponsor of the 'House Build Project’. Their showroom on Hughes Crescent is a must visit for anyone considering bathroom renovations or building a new home. Patrick Rivett, the Manager and Lynda Abernethy, the Showroom Manager, told us about the history of the company and their involvement in the industry (both have many years working in, and in depth knowledge of, the industry.
The company was founded in Christchurch in 1875, by Englishman Henry Oakley and despite changing ownership over the years has always retained its name. In the last 20 years the company has quadrupled with branches now in Dunedin, Cromwell and Nelson to service all of the South Island. Branches are locally owned and committed to supporting local communities.
We had a very interesting visit, and a big thank you to Patrick and Lynda, especially for the wine and lovely nibbles they so generously provided.
Lynda has expressed an interest in joining Rotary and attended our meeting at the end of August.
