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The Weekend Sun
Swimming in success with launch of new website After making swimming and spa pools in Tauranga sparkle for more than 30 years – The Poolcare Factory has expanded its business with a brand new online shop. Owner Rick Greig began the business in 1988 – running it from his basement – and following 32 years of success the company has launched its new online shop. Rick says The Poolcare Factory is the largest and longest-running pool care company in Tauranga and with his new website he can reach out to pool-owners beyond the Bay of Plenty. “We are your one-stop pool supply shop, stocking an extensive range of pool accessories, pool cleaning equipment, pumps, filters and parts.”
The website allows people living outside of the city to purchase pool parts and chemicals, which are imported and packed locally at the Hewletts Rd store. By importing its own chemicals and packaging, The Poolcare Factory presents the most economical pool management products without compromising quality, says Rick. Labour Weekend is traditionally the start
The Poolcare Factory owner Rick Greig.
of the swimming season, says Rick. And with six mobile workshop vans on Bay roads, the factory can keep your swimming pool or spa pool sparkling clean.
Nosey look up Katikati garden paths Mary-Anne Calver’s country property, which quaintly draws in surrounding farmland and animals, will be among 13 gardens open to the public next weekend in the Katikati area.
Mary-Anne Calver’s Lindemann Rd property features in Katikati Rotary’s Up The Garden Path ramble next weekend.
“I just love how certain parts frame the farmland and the animals, bringing it into the garden,” says Mary-Anne, who with husband Rod bought their 35 acres, 21 years ago. Taking in views of Tauranga Harbour, and trees enclosing a backdrop of lush green grass, Mary-Anne says “It’s just me”. Katikati Rotary’s Up The Garden Path garden ramble fundraiser will offer an eclectic
mix of gardens from Aongatete to Athenree on November 9-10 from 9am-5pm daily. “We have five new gardens to show people, we have two we haven’t used for a number of years; and we’ve a few favourites returning as well,” says Katikati Rotarian Murray Steward. Showcasing gardens worked on by their owners for 20-odd years, to those taken over by newcomers, Murray says the ramble is a perfect opportunity for people to view gardens they otherwise may not see. “It’s your chance to do ‘the nosey’ – a Rotarian will be at each garden and we have refreshments available at Garden 13.” Garden One is owned by Janefrey Lovie and Paul Goldfinch, newcomers to the district. “They’ve just taken over their
garden and are putting their own stamp on it.” Garden 12, “a huge acreage of woodland”, owned by Elaine and George Van Dyke, will feature in the ramble for the first time. And Garden Seven, owned by Mike Philo, lovingly showcases the gardening of his beloved wife Marie, who died this year. “Marie was a great gardener of heritage roses, which she transported to Ongare Point from Taranaki,” says Murray. “Mike is carrying on where she left off.” Garden Four shows Mary-Anne’s oozing passion for gardening; and Rod’s keenness, as a Rotarian, to raise money for Katikati youth. “All the money goes to youth and community projects in the Katikati area,” says Murray. “The event is not to be missed – it will go ahead “rain, hail or shine”.
Rick’s team can give your pool a pre-season spruce up, to keep the water looking crystal-clear, with their regular pool valet service. The Poolcare Factory offers competitive pool chemical prices and delivers straight to your door. Delivery is free within the regular service area from Katikati to Pukehina. Rick credits the company’s success to his staff, past and present, his long-suffering bank manager, and all of his customers. By Zoe Hunter