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Car need a clean?
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Car need a clean?

Carfē are experienced car groomers located in Greenlane. Owner Boston contacted Utopia to look at upgrading their existing website. The organisation has strong branding and a vision for what the customer experience should be. Through the design process, the need for a booking platform was established. 

20 November 2024
Transforming the energy landscape
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Transforming the energy landscape

Power Bank are dedicated to transforming the energy landscape through our state-of-the-art LifePO4 solar batteries. Business owner Shaun came to Utopia to build a new website to showcase their products and allow customers to purchase via an online store. 

4 November 2024
Check out my ute canopy
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Check out my ute canopy

Forged Alloy designed ute trays, tool boxes and canopies. Company Director Brett came to Utopia looking at how to streamline quotes for the ute canopies they manufacture and install. The objective was to give the customers the ability to visually “build their own ute” and when happy, get a quick quote emailed to them.

10 October 2024
High quality crafted grapevines
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High quality crafted grapevines

Corban's Nurseries have a long and proud history of providing high quality, certified, grafted grapevines. Business owner Bruce contacted Utopia as he needed a new website for his grape nursery business. 

21 March 2024
Leading lifestyle products
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Leading lifestyle products

Horticom enhance your home and lifestyle through innovative solutions. Terry from Pixel Café contacted Utopia to look at the rebuild of Horticom’s website. The website hosting also needed to be changed due to ongoing issues with their current provider. 

7 March 2024
Specialist and generalist law experts
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Specialist and generalist law experts

Gascoigne Wicks offers a full range of legal services across the top of the South Island and beyond. Practice Manager, Teresa, contacted Utopia to manage an upgrade to their existing website, and a change in website hosting. They wanted to update some content, reallocate staff to different disciplines, and introduce video.

22 February 2024
Recruitment to keep your business moving
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Recruitment to keep your business moving

Martin Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency for the logistics and manufacturing sector. Utopia was contacted by Flex Marketing to redesign the Martin Personnel website. Company Director, Mark, was looking for a fresh design with options for integrated customer portal, extensive blog and more areas of content.

8 February 2024
News from the hood
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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. 

21 November 2023
Lighting up
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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. 

7 November 2023
Fire protection made easy
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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.

23 October 2023
Cooking up a storm
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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. 

11 September 2023
Equipping advisers for the future
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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. 

4 September 2023
Smile!
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Smile!

DRC NZ is a supplier to the Dental and Orthodontic Industry. Marketing Specialist Samantha came to Utopia looking for an upgrade to their existing WordPress ecommerce website. Although the website was working ok, there were a range of improvements that could be made.

29 August 2023
Engineers making their mark
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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.

13 June 2023
Creating memories
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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. 

6 June 2023
Marine16
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Marine16

Marine 16 sells fuel treatments, polishes and cleaning products developed exclusively for the Leisure Boating, Valet Detailing, and Marine Commercial Sectors. Director Greg came to Utopia for an upgrade to their existing website.

29 May 2023
Check out the billboards
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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. 

20 April 2023
Some assistance in the office
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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.

14 April 2023
Helping out tradies
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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. 

8 April 2023
Helping with drainage
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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. 

2 March 2023
Empower and support Pacifica peoples
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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. 

25 February 2023
Marine engineering
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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. 

15 February 2023
Clean yard for Christmas
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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.

19 November 2022
Catch a ride in Wellington
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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.  

3 November 2022
Thrillers across the oceans
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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. 

14 September 2022
Keeping your toez kozi
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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. 

30 August 2022
Success story :: The hub of property information
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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.

12 July 2022
Success story :: Works of Art
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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.

21 June 2022
Success story :: HR for busy people
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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.

9 June 2021
Success story :: What’s happening in the Pacific?
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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. 

17 May 2021
Success story :: What a view
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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. 

5 May 2021
Success story :: Fond memories
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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.

2 March 2021
Success story :: Your home is your castle
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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. 

15 February 2021
Success story :: Pick a pattern
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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.

3 February 2021
Success story :: Keep the pests out
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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.

25 November 2020
Success story :: Flexible marketing
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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.

9 November 2020
Success story :: Need new armour?
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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.

24 October 2020
Success story :: Time for a systems refresh
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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.

22 August 2020
Success story :: Down to the playground
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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. 

25 February 2020
Success story :: Time to move the earth
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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.

4 February 2020