Our Kaimahi
Chris
Director & founder. Having worked in the gardening industry his whole career, Chris started out on his own in 2009 before incorporating 1st Class Gardens in 2012. Outside of work Chris enjoys cycling and spending time with his Whānau.
Sam
Sam’s the man. He enjoys chemical engineering and lifting heavy items.
Henry
Henry joined us in 2014 after years of experience in a variety of property maintenance and management positions. Outside of work Henry enjoys splitting firewood and tinkering in his shed.
Kathy
George
George joined us in early 2019 with previous experience in the landscaping & construction industries. Outside of work George enjoys seafood and growing his own veggies.
Our Waka
Thunderbird One
Our first EV commissioned in 2018 and continuing to cover the vast majority of our mileage. This waka has our largest solar system, meaning almost all it’s equipment is powered off grid.
The E-Bike
Avoiding Auckland’s traffic jams since 2017. Since 2019 it has had the ability to tow a trailer that can mow several local lawns.
Thunderbird Two
First commissioned in 2018, this is our only petrol engine. Useful for reaching jobs that would otherwise require our EV to stop for a fast charge. Also the first of our vehicles to have a solar system installed.