Why Beaver Kitchens?
THE TEAM
Michelle McAnulty - Operations and 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 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 three years ago.
Mark (Tomo) Thompson - Craft and Fashioning 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.
Mark Bruce is a kitchen designer with a proven record. One of the few designers in NZ with a Diploma in Kitchen Design and holding a current Certified Kitchen Design qualification. A trade background in cabinet making gives him a unique practical and theoretical expertise. Mark is the former owner of Beaver Kitchens and now spends the majority of his time in the Waikato designing kitchens. Beaver Kitchens is the proud manufacturer of these kitchens.
Te Rakau Cashell 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.
Benjamin Paddon also joined our team in 2019 and with over 10 years of experience, Ben knows his craft well.
Awards
2019
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2019 - BOP Regional Winner
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2019 - National Winner $40-60k
Manufacturer of National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2019 - Waikato Region Winner
2018
Judge for National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards - Excellence in Design.
Master Joiner Awards 2018 - Best Kitchen for Waikato/BOP Regional Award
2017
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2017 - BOP Regional Winner
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2017 - National Winner under $25k
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2017 - Runner up for Peer Recognition
2016
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2016 - BOP Regional Winner- Bathroom Design
National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2016 - Spatial Innovation (National) Award
2014
Master Joiners Awards 2014 - Best Kitchen Design in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards 2014 - Best Manufactured Kitchen in New Zealand
Master joiners Awards 2014 - Best Kitchen for Waikato/BOP Regional Award
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2014 - BOP Regional Winner- Kitchen Design
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2014 - Best use of Small Space in New Zealand
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2014 - Best Kitchen under $20,000 in New Zealand
2013
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013 - BOP Regional Winner- Kitchen Design
National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013 - 2nd Runner up for Best use of Colour
Master Joiners Awards 2013 - Best Kitchen Design in New Zealand
Master Joiners Awards 2013 - Best use of Imported Timber in New Zealand
Master joiners Awards 2013 - Best Waikato/BOP Regional award
2003 - 2012
National Kitchen and 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
