The Team
Michelle McAnulty – Operations & Design Manager
Michelle has introduced specialist 3D designer software to the design process to give clients photo-like images of their new kitchen design. Michelle holds many NKBA awards together with a certificate in Kitchen Design and a Diploma in Art and Creativity, and though she is originally from a legal background, the creative pull directed a career change, and she joined the Beaver team in 2016.
Shelley Waghorn – Office & Marketing Manager
Shelley has worked on and off as a designer with Beaver Kitchens since 2004 – gaining her Design Certificate in 2008. With a background in colour consultancy, interior design, event styling and management, she brings a broad knowledge and skill set to the already diverse and talented team.
Mark (Tomo) Thompson – Factory Foreman & Team Leader
Tomo has been with Beaver Kitchens since the early days. Everyone knows Tomo, his unflappable personality and can-do attitude is a key asset to the company, and though he’s often tasked with pushing the boundaries of design, he always embraces the challenge.
Te Rakau Cashell – Craft & Fashioning Tradesman
Te Rakau has nine years of experience in the industry. Known as “Rakz”, he joined our team at Beaver Kitchens in 2019. He was awarded the Master Joiner Award for Highest Achievement in Joinery in 2014.
Award-Winning Designs
2021
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner
2019
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - National Winner $40-60k
Manufacturer of National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Waikato Region Winner
2018
Judge for National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Excellence in Design
Master Joiner Awards - Best Kitchen for Waikato/BOP Regional Award
2017
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - National Winner under $25k
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Runner-up for Peer Recognition
2016
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner - Bathroom Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Spatial Innovation Award (National)
2014
Master Joiners Awards - Best Kitchen Design in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards - Best Manufactured Kitchen in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards - Best Kitchen for Waikato/BOP Regional Award
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Best use of Small Space in New Zealand
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Best Kitchen under $20,000 in New Zealand
2013
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - BOP Regional Winner- Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - 2nd Runner up for Best use of Colour
Master Joiners Awards - Best Kitchen Design in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards - Best use of Imported Timber in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards - Best Waikato/BOP Regional Award
2003 - 2012
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2012 - Runner up Regional award
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2011 - Regional Winner - Kitchen Design
Master Joiners Awards 2010 - Best Kitchen Design in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards 2010 - Best Waikato/BOP Region Award
Whakatane Triple A Awards Finalist - 2010 - Manufacturing
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2010 - BOP Regional Winner - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2009 - Multi-Unit Apartment (National) Award
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2009 - Regional Winner (BOP) - Kitchen Design
Registered Master Builders Award Rotorua 2009 - Kitchen Award
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2008 - Regional Winner (BOP) - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2008 - National Finalist - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2007 - Regional Winner (BOP) - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2005 - Regional Winner (BOP) - Kitchen Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2004 - Regional Winner (BOP) - Kitchen Design
Registered Master Builders Award Whakatane 2004 - Kitchen Award
Whakatane Triple A Awards Winner 2003 - Manufacturing Award
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