Running great local businesses is part of our core purpose.
Our business interests were established in hospitality more than sixty years ago, but in the last two decades we have diversified into retail, community housing and hydro-electric power generation too.
We pride ourselves on being a responsible, credible company with a real connection to our communities. We trade throughout the Wairarapa, Tararua, Flaxmere and Porirua.
We value your feedback, email info@trusthouse.co.nz.
Our Businesses
Meet our business managers
Hayley Miller
Manager, Kuripuni Sports Bar & TAB and Apache Jack's
Multi-tasking skills are definitely an asset for Hayley who manages both the Pukemanu, Apache Jack's Family Restaurant.
“Trust House has supported and encouraged me along the way, given myself and my team opportunities to grow within the business.”
Raewyn Richardson
Manager, The Flax Bar & Function Centre
Raewyn has been managing Flaxmere for the past six years, a local bar with TAB and 18 gaming machines, as well as a function room that is popular with local sports teams.
Her responsibilities include overseeing ten staff “and making sure we run to the letter of the law and guidelines set by Trust House.”
Jayne Onekawa
Manager, The Farriers Bar & Eatery
Jayne has been managing the day-to-day running of The Farriers for the past three years, including organising functions and business meetings, and working with Trust House Executive Group Chef Paul Hargood on the restaurant’s menu.
One of the things Jayne loves about working for Trust House is the opportunities they provide, along with the support they give.
Rosemarie Boyd
Manager Post Office Hotel
Jill Harrison
General Manager, Copthorne Solway Park, Wairarapa
Jill managers the day-to-day operations of our flagship hotel and is part of our senior management team. “making sure that our guests have the best experience staying with us. No two days are the same, she says, with new guests arriving and departing every day
Leanne Dean
Manager, Jackson Street Bar
Trust House provides a strong support network for Leanne and her staff, “which has enabled my outlet to grow and be competitive in a very tough market. Also, everyone at Trust House has been a huge part of my own personal development. “
Bridget Harper
Manager, Pukemanu Bar & Eatery and The Bottle-O Martinborough
Bridgett is Martinborough born and breed. She has many years experience in the hospitality industry. Recently returning to Martinborough she is looking forward to managing the complex.
Margaret Gaualofa
Manager Legends Sports Bar