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Pukekohe Toyota
Meet the team
Darren Smart
CEO
As members of the 100% NZ-owned Manukau Toyota Group, the Team Members below and their colleagues are part of a network of people and stores that make up New Zealand’s largest Toyota dealership group. We are committed to doing our very best to ensure you leave us with a smile on your face after enjoying your experience. Each of our stores has its own distinct personality reflecting the communities it is part of, while at the same time working with sister stores wherever needed - it's why we say we are “all together better." So, whether you're after the latest Highlander, some fun in a Yaris, a sleek Signature Class Corolla, a set of new Bridgestone tyres, or just have a general question, I encourage you to contact one of our people below. Your feedback is a valuable part of our business. Please take a moment to review us on Google, and if, for some reason, your expectations have not been met, let us know!
Paul Jack
Head of Sales Papakura & Pukekohe
Paul (known by many as ‘PJ’) has been a member of the Pukekohe Toyota team since 2023, after moving from his role as New Vehicle Sales Manager at Manukau Toyota. PJ has been with Manukau Toyota Group since 2019 and loves working with Toyotas day-to-day.
Mark Mullan
Sales Manager
Mark’s been our Sales Manager since 2019, after making the short migration down SH1 from our Manukau Toyota Commercials store. Mark has been with Manukau Toyota Group since 2013 and couldn’t be happier to be based at Pukekohe Toyota, which is “A great place to work, enough said.” in Mark’s words.
Paul Tupa'i
Sales Consultant
Paul has been working with Toyotas since he started with Cable Price Toyota back in 1989 and has been here at Pukekohe Toyota since 2014! Paul has decades of knowledge about Toyotas and loves to be able to work in such a great team atmosphere, serving both his loyal customers and meeting new ones that walk through the door each day.
Mark McDonagh
Sales Consultant
Mark joined the team in 2017 and brought over 20 years of experience in the auto industry with him! When Mark isn’t helping the local community get into their favourite Toyotas or driving his favourite (a Hilux) around on the farm, he’s giving back to the community as a volunteer firefighter!
Glenn Begbie
Sales Consultant
Glenn has been with us since 2022 and has spent over 25 years selling cars across several brands. He’s glad to be able to work somewhere close to home and be a part of such a tight-knit community. When Glenn isn’t admiring the Toyota Supra (on Google) he can be found trying to finally hit that perfect shot down at the Waiuku Golf Club.
Graeme Derry
Business Manager
Graeme has been with the team here since 2021 and is our go to guy for Finance & Insurance! Graeme has over 35 years of experience in Finance and applies all of his knowledge to each deal he works on. When he’s not helping customers get into their new cars, he’s out operating as a professional photographer! He’s a true local in Pukekohe and appreciates being able to work so close to home.
Dion Thompson
Head of Service - Papakura & Pukekohe Toyota (secondment)
Dion has been with Manukau Toyota Group for over a decade! He has been a key member at our Manukau, Papakura and now Pukekohe stores. He loves the local friendly feeling that the Pukekohe community provides. Dion has great knowledge when it comes to all Toyota’s, but both Land Cruisers and GR86s hold a special place in his heart.
Kelvin Hazell
Service Manager
Kelvin has been a member of the team here at Manukau Toyota Group for over a decade! His time with Pukekohe Toyota began in 2023 after spending time at both Manukau Toyota & Papakura Toyota. He enjoys working with all Toyotas but when a Land Cruiser 76 Series rolls into the workshop, he can’t help but check it out.
Gianni Parish
Service Advisor
Gianni has been with us since 2021 and is a valued member of not only Pukekohe Toyota but all of Manukau Toyota Group. Gianni has, on multiple occasions, stepped up to help out Manukau, Botany, and Papakura Toyota when help has been needed in their respective Service Departments. Being close to home is important, so Gianni enjoys being based here at Pukekohe Toyota, keeping an eye out for his favourite model, a Toyota Century GZG50.
Jake Wilson
Technical Advisor
Jake started his apprenticeship with us all the way back in 2011 and has been a permanent member of the team here at Pukekohe Toyota since 2018. Jake enjoys the local community in Pukekohe and the friendly locals, which makes it a great place to work! There are no favourites with Jake! He enjoys working with all types of Toyotas.
Heidi Olds
Service Support
Heidi has been a part of our Service Team since 2019 and showcases her 15+ years of customer service experience day-in, day-out. Heidi loves being based in Pukekohe because she gets to avoid all of that rush hour traffic! She’s a huge fan of Land Cruisers but loves the practicality of a RAV4.
Andrew Orsbourne
Parts Supervisor
Andrew has been a familiar face of the Pukekohe Toyota Parts team since 2021 and came with 10 years of knowledge under his belt having started off in the industry in 2011! He loves that Pukekohe Toyota is so close to home for him, being a Pukekohe local himself! His favourite Toyota is the Mega Cruiser, which isn’t the most common here in NZ but Andrew is ready should one hit the market!
Kendall Porter
Parts Advisor
Kendall (known to many as ‘Ken’) has been a member of our Parts team since 2023, but this isn’t his first rodeo! He spent several years in the automotive industry before arriving at Pukekohe Toyota, working for brands such as Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi. He loves Toyotas (having owned over 40 in his lifetime) but says that his favourite part of working at Pukekohe Toyota is by far the customers.
