Dunedin Airportproud to be the region’s gateway

As Otagocelebratesits 175th anniversary, DunedinAirport is proud to connect the region with the rest of the country.

Sincefirstopening at Momona in 1962,we have been the gateway to thebestpart of NewZealand -the lowersouth.

This stunning region incorporates many wonderfullandscapes,including Otago Peninsula,Central Otago,and the Southern Lakes

Theseplaces offeravast array of unforgettable experiences,fromwildlife tours, jetboating, bungy jumping, cycle trails, andsome of the best walks on Earth.

For over60years, DunedinAirport has proudly served visitors allowing them to exploreall that this region has to offer.

“Weare passionate about promoting everything Ōtepotiand theLowerSouth has to offer, to New Zealand and the world,” ChiefExecutive Daniel De Bono says Having offeredvital supportto the wider Otagocommunityfor oversix decades, Dunedin Airport strivestosustainably share the lowersouthwith therest of theworld. Ourpassionateand hardworking team pridesthemselves on providing excellent customer servicetoour locals andvisitors to the region.

“Our airportrunway is themost important farm)and hisshepherd, a chemist,two hotels,aretired whalingcaptain, atinsmith, theex-managerofWeller Bros’ whalingestablishment anda mixtureofcarpenters, boat builders, boatmen, sailorsand retiredwhalers.’’ main street in town, and is akey economic driver forDunedin and the lowerSouth Island,” De Bono says.‘‘Weare sharply focused on ensuring DunedinAirport continues to grow and thrive.”

PeterEntwislewrote that although it wasJohnnyJones who wasalwayscreditedfor assisting theinfant colony at Dunedin with supplies andfood,the 1848 settlerswereoftenasmuch indebted to Ōtākou as they were to Waikouaiti for their survival during thefirst difficultmonths.

As for Joseph Weller,hediedof consumption, afamilyaffliction, in 1835, at theage of 31 andhis body waspreserved in apuncheon of rumand shipped to Sydney Edward returned to Australia in 1840, afterhis second wife diedand eventually drowned in theloft of hishouse in West Maitland,trapped belowthe roof by risingwaters.

Despitediversification,the family fortunesfalteredand George andEdwardwere declared bankrupt in 1842.

He addsthat Dunedin Airport is dedicated to respecting our social license tooperate, as well as showing leadership in the enduring wellbeing of our region, community,our people,and the environment.

“Wewillremain committed to ensuring sustainability becomes an inherent part of everything we do.”

Givenourhistoryanddedicationtoquality,WrensisanameOtago knowsandtrusts.We’vebeenaddingcolourandtransforming businessesandhomesacrossDunedin,SouthOtago,Central OtagoandLakesDistrictregions.

Locallyowned&operatedfor127years

On the 15th January 1896, Mr James Wren started business on his own account as a painter and decorator The business grew and a small retail outlet was established in Stafford Street The rest, they say, is history The management of the company was taken over by the founder’s sons, Percy and Chris Wren in 1920.

In 1928 Chris died and Percy took over the running of the company Initially, Alex, Percy’s son, was employed but sadly killed in action in World War Two Percy’s second son James (Jim) Wren entered the family business

Jim Wren spent 46 years in the company until his retirement in 1988

The company was purchased by Stewart Driver and Alan Dunbar This partnership continued until 2003 when Alan retired. Stewart retired in 2005.

The company is now owned by Richard Daniell, Brian Black and Blair Mitchell

The head office is now at 50 Carroll Street, Dunedin.

Painting, Tiling &Plastering

Makeovers or newprojects, residential and commercial, Wrens gives youquality finishes for all painting and interior decorating requirements.

Aprofessional team of Craftsman Solid Plasterers and Tilers ensuring a quality job from small home repairstolarge-scale commercial builds.

Our Values

• Threecoats means three coats

•Togothe extramile

•Tostrongly uphold our company name

•Tobeopentogrowthand newideas

•Totreat allpeople fairly

WrensproudtraditionofbeingoneofOtago’smosttrustedContractorsstartswithitsloyal,dedicatedand long-servingstaff,somehavingbeenwiththecompanyforover30years.

Whenaclientwantsworkdonetheyknowtheywillgetapproachable,trustworthyandreliabletradespeople,who respectthemandtheirproperty

Ourpeopletakeprideinwhattheydo,carryingouttheirworktoahighstandardfromthefirstcontactto completion ItisthesequalitiesthathavemadeWrensstandthetestoftimeandstillcontractingafter127years