sponsor the wildlife of Ngā Manu

Zebunisso Alimova is a highly experienced mortgage and insurance adviser with over 10 years in the finance industry. Based in Kāpiti, she brings both expertise and heart to her work—helping families navigate home ownership with confidence, and actively supporting her community through meaningful sponsorships.

Build your dream home at Manu Park, a new subdivision in Waikanae, that combines outstanding natural beauty and a real sense of community.

Nestled beside protected native bush and Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, Manu Park offers breathtaking surroundings, generously sized sections, and the opportunity to build a home tailored to your vision and lifestyle. 

Andy Magee Plumbing are trusted Kāpiti Coast professionals, offering plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying services for residential and commercial clients. Andy and his team generously provided all plumbing labour and fittings in-kind for Theo’s Cottage, going above and beyond to help us raise the standard of this unique accommodation. Their workmanship and community spirit were key to bringing the project to life.

Daniel Bradbury Tiling is a locally owned business known for its precision, craftsmanship, and dedication to quality. Daniel and his team donated their time and expertise to tile the entire cottage, transforming the space into a stunning feature. Their contribution perfectly reflects their reputation for excellence and community pride.

Zip Plumbing Plus Paraparaumu went above and beyond to support Theo’s Cottage, generously providing approximately $8,000 worth of high-quality bathroom fittings and fixtures, including a complimentary mixer tap, for a fraction of the cost. Under the leadership of Showroom Manager Raelean Matthews, the Zip team’s generosity helped us achieve a beautiful, functional, and modern result we’re incredibly proud of.

Tile Trends are specialists in beautiful, high-quality tiling solutions and with the help of their suppliers: Bostik NZ, Mapei NZ and Moggens NZ were instrumental in elevating Theo’s Cottage to a new level of comfort and style. The team provided all tiling products in-kind for the renovation, ensuring a seamless finish that perfectly complements the natural charm of the reserve. Their support embodies true local generosity and collaboration.

We’d also like to thank Rose Electrical for their support with the electrical work during the project. Their professional service and generous pricing helped us complete Theo’s Cottage to a beautiful finish. Every contribution—big or small—has helped make this transformation possible and ensures Theo’s Cottage remains one of Kāpiti’s most unique and memorable stays.

About Aluminium, based on the Kāpiti Coast and led by Jon Johnson, provide quality aluminium joinery repairs and replacements with friendly, professional service. Jon kindly donated his time and expertise to repair the bathroom window stays at Theo’s Cottage, helping us complete the upgrade to a high standard. We’re grateful for his willingness to step in and help at short notice.