Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Hedge Trimming

Service Areas

• South Auckland

Ofati is a dedicated lawn care professional based in South Auckland, providing exceptional services in lawn mowing, weed eating, and hedge trimming. Using top-tier equipment from trusted brands like Husqvarna and Victa, he ensures every job is completed to the highest standard, leaving customers with a smile.

Starting with Crewcut in December 2024, Ofati brings a wealth of experience to the lawn care industry, having previously worked as a builder. His transition to lawn care was fuelled by a desire to run his own business and enjoy the flexibility of being his own boss. This career shift has allowed him to spend more quality time with his family while also seeing the tangible rewards of his hard work.

Ofati is passionate about providing excellent service and growing his customer base. With the goal of expanding his business beyond Auckland and employing more workers, he is determined to build a thriving enterprise. His family occasionally lends a helping hand, making it a true team effort.

Friendly, physically fit and customer focused, Ofati takes pride in transforming outdoor spaces and delivering a sense of satisfaction to his clients. In his downtime, he enjoys fishing and spending precious moments with his family. For him, the biggest reward of this new venture has been the ability to have breakfast and dinner together, strengthening family bonds.

His advice to newcomers in the business is simple but profound’ “whatever you do, do it with love and care, and the reward will be more that you expect”.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Gardening

• Green Waste Removal

• Tree Pruning

Service Areas

• North Shore

Tarun and Amit are a dedicated team of lawn and garden care professionals, specialising in lawn mowing, gardening, green waste removal, and tree pruning. Combining Tarun’s strategic expertise and Amit’s hands-on skills, they take pride in transforming outdoor spaces into beautifully maintained landscapes.

Tarun brings a unique blend of agricultural heritage and professional business management experience. With a background in farming, engineering, and retail, he is passionate about integrating sustainability and innovation into his work. Amit complements this with his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and creative approach to garden maintenance, ensuring every job meets the unique needs of their clients.

As part of Crewcut, Tarun and Amit focus on delivering top-quality results with professionalism and care. Whether it’s regular lawn care, seasonal clean-ups, or one-off projects, they are committed to enhancing the natural beauty of their clients’ properties while fostering strong relationships and advocating for environmentally friendly practices.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

Service Areas

• North Shore

Rehan joined Crewcut in October 2024, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience from his previous roles in construction labour, demolition, and coaching football. His passion for active, outdoor work drew him to Crewcut, where he is committed to growing his business on the North Shore, servicing clients with his lawn mowing and weed-eating services. Equipped with various tools, Rehan is dedicated to providing his clients with high-quality results and attention to detail. 

Driven by a can-do attitude and strong work ethic, Rehan approaches each job with a focus on effective communication and customer satisfaction. His physical fitness and a keen eye for the finer details help him ensure that each property is left in pristine condition. From the start, Rehan quickly learned the importance of precision, especially in those final touches that make a difference in each client’s backyard. 

Rehan’s goal for his Crewcut business includes building a loyal customer base while continuously learning the ins and outs of running a successful operation. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active with sports, including soccer and rugby. His advice to newcomers? Embrace a positive attitude, work hard, and be eager to learn from every experience. 

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

• Garden Waste Removal

• Weed Spraying

Service Areas

• Rosedale

• Greenhithe

• Hobsonville

• Herald Island

• West Harbour

• Westgate

As a proud new franchisee with Crewcut, Kaushik Patel is excited to bring his expertise to your lawns and gardens. With over 35 years in high-performance sports coaching and management, he now applies that same dedication to enhancing outdoor spaces. His background includes sports where quality grass and surfaces are key—cricket, lawn bowls, and a growing passion for golf.

Kaushik’s strengths are communication, teamwork, relationship building, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work. His desire to work outdoors and run his own business led him to Crewcut, known for its commitment to "caring for people”.

Currently working solo, Kaushik is looking forward to his youngest son joining the team during semester breaks. To ensure quality results, he uses top-tier equipment, including a Victa mower and Shindaiwa line trimmer, alongside battery-operated Milwaukee tools like hedge trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws for environmentally friendly maintenance.

Outside of business, Kaushik continues to coach cricket during summer evenings and weekends, maintains a passion for golf and fitness, and values quality time with his family.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

• Garden Waste Removal

• Weed Spraying

Service Areas

• Papatoetoe

• Manurewa

• Otahuhu

Lane joined Crewcut in September 2024, embarking on a new chapter after a career in textiles as a Supervisor and Export Coordinator. The decision to transition into lawn mowing came from a desire for change and the long-held goal of running his own business. With a fortunate connection, his brother already well-established at Crewcut, Ioane saw the perfect opportunity to make the leap into a field he had always envisioned for his future.

Loane’s work is powered by reliable tools. He aims to build a strong clientele base and grow his business steadily over the coming year. Ioane appreciates the welcoming supportive environment that the team has provided.

With an eye for detail, strong customer service, and a focus on staying physically fit for the job, Ioane is eager to develop his skills and expand his business. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His advice to anyone thinking of joining the lawn mowing business? “You have to be self-driven to be successful.” Based in Auckland, Ioane is excited about what lies ahead in this new chapter of his career.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

Service Areas

• Papatoetoe

• Manurewa

• Papakura

• Flat Bush

Amanpreet is a passionate lawn care professional dedicated to providing top-notch services to homeowners and gardens in South Auckland. With a commitment to quality and a focus on meticulous care, he uses reliable tools from trusted brands like Stihl and Shindaiwa to achieve the best results.

Before joining Crewcut in March 2024, Amanpreet worked as a taxi driver. However, his desire for a career that aligned with his passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces led him to switch gears and pursue lawn mowing. Now, his primary goal is to expand his business and bring his expertise to even more homes and gardens across South Auckland.

Excellent communication is at the heart of Amanpreet's approach. He believes in building strong relationships with his clients, taking the time to understand their needs and ensuring they're completely satisfied with the service. When he's not working hard on his clients' lawns, you might find Amanpreet hitting the gym and staying fit – essential for keeping up with the demands of his job.

Since joining Crewcut, Amanpreet has continuously honed his skills and mastered the art of lawn mowing. He emphasizes patience as a key value for anyone new to the lawn care industry, believing it's crucial for mastering the craft and building a successful business.

Services Offered

• Lawn mowing

• Ride on Mowing

• Weed eating

• Hedge Trimming

• Weed Spraying

• Gardening

• Tree Trimming

• Water Blasting

Service Areas

• Pukekohe

• Ramarama

• Papakura

• Maraetai

• Beachlands

• Dannemora

• Howick

• Pakuranga

• Glendowie

• St Heliers

Paul joined Crewcut in March 2012, bringing with him a wealth of experience as a joiner and cabinetmaker. Before his move to lawn care, Paul owned a joinery factory in East Tamaki for 13 years, where he specialised in manufacturing and installing kitchens, bathrooms, shop fittings, reception counters and even outfitting RVs and horse trucks.

The shift to lawn mowing came during a challenging time in Paul’s life, marked by a recession. Seeking a less stressful career, he found solace in the outdoors and the opportunity to be an owner/operator with Crewcut, a reputable brand in the industry. Paul’s dedication to his work is evident in his preference for high-quality tools from brands like Husqvarna and Stihl.

Paul’s business goals are ambitious. He is committed to staying current with technology advancements and aims to grow his business, hoping to eventually add another vehicle and employees to his operation. His success is driven by his attention to detail, physical fitness, and friendly demeanour with customers.

In his free time, Paul enjoys boating, fishing, walking, and spending time with his family. He appreciated the balance this brings to his life, contrasting the paperwork and regulatory challenges of the lawn care business. His advice to newcomers is candid: this industry is not easy, and it’s not a path to quick riches. However, for those who are passionate and dedicated, it offers a fulfilling career.

Paul embodies the spirit of Crewcut, blending expertise, hard work, and a love for the outdoors to provide exceptional lawn care services.

Services Offered

• Commercial Lawn Mowing

• Residential Lawn mowing

• Garden Bags

• Garden Tidy

• Hedge Trimming

• Pruning

• Ride-on Mowing for Larger Properties

• Section Tidy

• Tree Felling

• Weed Eating

Service Areas

• Coatesville

• Dairy Flat

• Gulf Harbour

• Helensville

• Huapai

• Leigh

• Kaipara

• Kumeu

• Mahurangi

• Matakana

• Milldale

• Muriwai

• Orewa

• Puhoi

• Riverhead

• Silverdale

• Snells Beach

• Tawharanui

• Wainui

• Waiwera

• Warkworth

• Wellsford

• Whangaparaoa

With three fruitful years of experience under their belt, Steven and Michelle are allowed to call themselves seasoned vets in the lawn care and gardening industry.

Originally from South Africa Steven has been running his North Shore franchise since 2020 which he thoroughly enjoys, he will be your lawns favourite barber and is addicted to cutting grass.

Steven now makes his way around the North Shore and Rodney area’s taking care of lawns being reliable, honest and always showing up maintaining a steady client base using high quality machinery you can be assured that he will have your lawns looking picture perfect, if its lawns you need mowed or your hedge needs a trim Steven’s your man. You grow it he mows it.

When he is not mowing lawns the fantastic work life balance gives him the freedom to spend time with his family, watching his favourite football team Liverpool or taking Milo for a walk on the beach.

Please don’t hesitate to call me if I don’t answer I’m probably mowing a lawn and will call you right back

• There’s no losing, only learning

• There’s no failure, only opportunity

• There’s no problems, only solutions

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Gardening

• Small Hedge Trimming

Service Areas

• All the North Shore

After a successful career in the printing industry, Orion made the leap to join Crewcut two years ago Orion after a suggestion from a friend is grateful for this change. Trading the factory floor for fresh air and sunshine has been a welcome change. While rain doesn’t faze him, the satisfaction of a perfectly finished lawn does.

Orion relies on a range of high-quality tools to deliver exceptional service. His go-to equipment includes a Vista lawn mower, an Oleo-Mac weed eater and leaf blower, and an Ego hedge trimmer. These trusted tools enable him to maintain a high standard of work and ensure client satisfaction.

Orion’s dedication to his craft shines through in his focus on building relationships with his clients. He believes a happy customer is a returning customer, and his commitment to top-notch service ensures just that.

When Orion isn’t transforming lawns, you’ll find him spending quality time with his family. He also enjoys unwinding by watching sports or hitting the green for a round of golf. These activities provide a perfect balance to his professional life, allowing him to recharge and maintain a work-life balance.

For those considering a career in lawn care, Orion’s advice is simple; embrace the outdoors, learn to appreciate the fresh air and adapt to whatever weather comes your way. This mindset not only helps in adapting to the job but also in finding joy and satisfaction in the work, no matter the conditions.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

Service Areas

• Takapuna

• Northcote

• Birkdale

• Beach Haven

• Long Bay

• Devonport

• Hillcrest

• Hauraki

Before joining Crewcut, Pala was a Leadership and Wellbeing Coach for CC Group NZ. He transitioned to Crewcut four months ago when he had a desire to run his own business, work outdoors, and engage in hands-on tasks that connect him with the earth. He sought a business that would allow him to grow and scale, combining a healthy lifestyle with the path to financial independence and freedom. Crewcut’s franchise model support system provided the perfect platform for his aspirations.

Pala’s goal for his business over the next 12 months, is to grow his customer base to over 100 clients and expand his team. He also envisions venturing into becoming a Master Franchise and exploring other franchising opportunities within Crewcut and CC Group NZ that align with his vision of scaling up franchise services.

Pala runs his lawn and gardening business solo, offering a range of services on Auckland’s North Shore. Leveraging his strengths in building strong customer relationships, attention to detail, and diligently following up with clients. Pala ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty. His expertise in these areas, combined with the use of high-quality tools from brands such as Husqvarna, Victa, and Stihl, guarantees an outstanding service for his customers every time.

Outside of work, Pala enjoys reading, writing, listening to podcasts, practicing yoga, and going to the gym. These activities help him maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, contributing to his overall well-being. Pala has come to appreciate the power of the franchise system, particularly the marketing support and the assistance from the Support Office. He finds the work incredibly rewarding and values the sense of community and support within the franchise network.

Pala’s advice for people joining Crewcut is to take your time learning the system and hone your skills. He believes in respecting the organic rhythm of the process, which can significantly aid in the onboarding and overall success of your business. He is committed to providing excellent lawn care services and growing his business to new heights. His dedication, combined with the robust support of the Crewcut support office, positions him for continued success.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

Service Areas

• Mangere

• Papatoetoe

Liua and Lasela Fatuloa are a dedicated husband and wife team providing top-notch lawn mowing and gardening services in South Auckland. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to their community, they have become a reliable choice for maintaining beautiful lawns and gardens. Specialising in lawn mowing and gardening, Liua and Lasela use high-quality tools, including Stihl weed eaters and Husqvarna ride-on mowers, to ensure impeccable results for their clients. Their attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction set them apart in the industry.

The Fatuloas joined Crewcut 18 months ago, inspired by the success of a close family member who thrived with Crewcut until retirement. Witnessing the prosperity and stability that the business brought, they decided to embark on this journey together. For Liua, this new venture also provided an opportunity to improve his health after a few years off work due to illness. Lasela, a nurse by profession, supports the business part-time, lending her expertise and enthusiasm to the team.

Looking ahead, Liua and Lasela have ambitious plans for their business. They aim to expand their operations to include two or three trucks within the next five years, confident in Crewcut’s ability to provide a safety stream of customers and support for their growth. Liua, described as a “Superman” by his wife, manages the bulk of the work with a meticulous eye for detail and a strong commitment to meeting customer needs. Lasela, a self-proclaimed expert with the weed eater, assists when available, ensuring that no lawn is too challenging for the duo. Their combined skills and dedication have fostered strong relationships with their clients.

Their drive and passion for their work are evident in every project they undertake. Since joining Crewcut, Liua and Lasela have learned that hard work and dedication can alleviate financial worries. They appreciate the robust support system Crewcut offers, which allows them to focus on their work and enjoy the fruits of their labour. Their advice to newcomers? Embrace the opportunity, work with passion, and trust in Crewcut’s support to help you achieve your goals.

Liua and Lasela embody the spirit of hard work, dedication, and community. With Crewcut by their side, they continue to cultivate not only beautiful gardens and lawns but also a successful and fulfilling business.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Weed Eating

• Gardening

• Hedge Trimming

Service Areas

• West Auckland

Jaspreet is a dedicated professional providing top-notch lawn mowing and gardening services in West Auckland. He specialises in lawn mowing, weed eating, and offers additional services such as gardening and hedge trimming, ensuring that all his clients’ outdoor spaces are impeccably maintained.

Having joined in early 2024, Jaspreet has quickly become a valued member of Crewcut. Before this, he worked as a professional gardener, where he honed his skills and developed a deep passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. His transition to Crewcut was driven by his desire to turn his dream into reality, a goal that Crewcut has significantly supported.

Jaspreet aims to grow his business by establishing a network of commercial clients, leveraging his excellent communication skills, physical fitness, and adeptness in networking and time management. His wife occasionally assists with accounting, contributing to the smooth operation of his business.

Outside of work, Jaspreet enjoys spending quality time with this family. His advice to newcomers in the lawn care business is to be patient, as success in this field requires time and perseverance. Jaspreet’s journey from professional gardening to building a thriving lawn care business in Auckland is a testament to his dedication and hard work.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Hedge Trimming

• Weed Eating

Service Areas

• Remuera

• Howick

• Papatoetoe

• Manurewa

• Epson

• Mt Wellington

• Kohimarama

• St Heliers

• Otahuhu

• Papakura

• Totara

• Takanini

• Flatbush

Kifi is a dedicated lawn care professional providing excellent services in West, Central and South Auckland. With a keen eye for detail and a friendly approach, Kifi offers comprehensive lawn mowing, weed eating, and hedge trimming services. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring every yard he tends to is kept in pristine condition.

Equipped with reliable tools, including a Stihl hedge trimmer and Victa lawn mower, Kifi guarantees quality and efficiency in his work. His preference for these trusted brands underscores his commitment to delivering the best results for his clients.

Kifi has been a proud member of the Crewcut family for the past seven years. Before joining Crewcut, he worked in warehousing, but a recommendation from a friend inspired him to make the career change. The appeal of a new work environment and the opportunity to provide excellent lawn care services drew him to Crewcut, where he quickly thrived.

With his wife managing the administrative side of the business, Kifi focuses on delivering exceptional lawn care. Together, they ensure a seamless experience for their clients. Kifi’s ultimate goal is to continue providing top-tier services and building long-lasting customer relationships.

Kifi has learned invaluable lessons during his time with Crewcut, particularly the ins and outs of running a successful business. He emphasises the importance of effort and dedication, advising newcomers that the hard work they put into their business will directly reflect in their results.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Gardening

• Hedge Trimming

Service Areas

• South Auckland

With over three years of experience, Richard has found his place in the Crewcut family, tending to lawns and gardens in South Auckland.

Before joining the lawn care and gardening community, Richard worked in warehousing, but the wish to try landscaping made him jump into an exciting new career. Now he is happy to spend his days outdoors and able to provide for his family by doing hands-on work that he loves.

Sometimes aided by his brother, Richard is a welcome guest to his clients when mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and gardening with precision, care, and great attention to detail. No matter the scope of lawn and garden work that needs to be done, he knows he can always count on his trusted Vista and Shindawa tools, which he has learned to service himself. His advice for newcomers would be to only take on the work that you can handle and don't get greedy.

When not hard at work, Richard spends quality time with his family. 

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

Service Areas

• West to Central Auckland

Peter wanted to pursue a more active lifestyle while being able to work outdoors. His career as an HRV technician didn't allow for this, so the choice to jump into a Crewcut franchise where he could do both was made.

After five years, Peter has managed to build up a respectable business, providing his clients with necessary and welcome services such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and gardening. Peter prides himself on keeping a high standard of service, which also still remains a continuous goal for him for the future.

With his wife helping with the books and the odd lawn or two, Peter is able to completely focus on doing a great job in his lawn care and garden work with his trusted Victa tools. During his years with Crewcut, he has learned better time management and scheduling. His advice to newcomers? Always treat clients with respect.

When not at work, Peter enjoys a round of golf and cooking up a storm in the kitchen with the new recipes he discovered.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Hedge Trimming

• Gardening

• Weed eating

• Spraying

Service Areas

• Hillsborough

• One Tree Hill

• Royal Oak

• Epsom

• Orakei

• Howick

• Cockle Bay

• Panmure

• Glenn Innes

Looking for greener pastures that would offer a better income and more time to spend with family, former inventory controller Venika found himself with his own Crewcut franchise.

Now, over half a year later, he cultivates greener pastures himself for clients, aided by his trusted Victa and Echo tools. Providing services such as lawn mowing, weed eating, spraying, gardening, and hedge trimming, Venika is sometimes helped by his wife.

A testament to his commitment to the business and its growth, Venika is already thinking of expanding his business and is in the process of hiring another employee to help with lawn and garden duties. The goal for the business is to increase monthly income to over $10,000. With his friendly demeanor and some hard work, that shouldn't take too long to achieve. After all, in his own words, he says, "It's a good opportunity to increase your income rather than doing a job for fewer working hours."

When not using his skills for lawn mowing and hedge trimming, Venika loves spending time with his family, and certainly won't refuse a good game of cricket.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Hedge Trimming

• Tree Trimming

• Section Tidies 

Service Areas

• Pakuranga

• Howick

• Dannemora

• Saint Heliers

• Manurewa

Murray has been with Crewcut for over seven years now, covering different suburbs in Pakuranga, Howick, Dannemora, Saint Heliers, and Manurewa. He switched to Husqvarna for his tools because he believes it’s a brand that offers great after sales service. “Going out into the warehouse near the airport and seeing that 99% of the time the parts are waiting there is good. If something goes wrong, it can just be ordered,” Murray shares. He also finds the huge discounts Crewcut operators get from Husqvarna helpful.

Prior to Crewcut, he used to do a big mixture of creative activities doing graphic design and 3D animation. He’s done a couple of music videos and did work on bro’Town. When he left school at 15, he got a job on the Council and worked there for 10 years, and four of those years was in commercial mowing.

The past year was pretty challenging for Murray and his business. He had his gallbladder taken out and had to ask other people to look after his run. He said he was drained physically, mentally, and financially during this time and he had to turn it all back around as soon as he came back.

Murray says his best skill in the business is his ability to keep going. “I guess I call it a little mowing run where I was able to unlock a little more,” he says. He developed a mindset wherein he just keeps going. “It can get hard but I just don’t give up,” he adds. His best advice for a newcomer in the business is to be aware of the costing. It’s easy to figure out what your time and energy are worth based on the initial setup and the ongoing running costs of your business.

The biggest things he’s learned from Crewcut is time management. “It is a lawn mowing run. Slow and steady wins the day. Treat it like a long-distance run not a quick sprint to the finish line,” says Murray. He also mentions that an operator must also pick one’s battles with the weather.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

• Tree Pruning

• Low Hedges

Service Areas

• Mount Roskill

Abraham has been with Crewcut for almost 20 years. He started running his franchise in 2002. It was his first job and the only job he’s had since arriving in New Zealand. He is a fan of Shindaiwa gear and mentions that Lynfield Chainsaws and Mowers is his preferred shop. He does some ride-on work, which is pretty cool for an urban area like Auckland.

Offering lawn mowing and general property maintenance services primarily in Mt. Roskill, he seems to have a good grasp of what the job entails and has made it work for preferences perfectly through the years. “When I joined, Crewcut wasn’t the top brand; it was the second one. I didn’t go for the first one because I knew it would be too much for me. I wanted flexible hours. I don’t want to work seven days a week,” he shares.

He says his best skill in the business is his customer skills. “Every customer wants me to keep them. Nobody wants to change,” Abraham says. He likes working alone and considers himself a hard worker. Having customers is only halfway, the rest is trying to work hard and deliver the best service possible.

When he’s not doing his job, he says he just washes up his car and spends the rest of his leisure time reading. He says that just last Tuesday, someone came to him asking if he wants any extra work. He said, “I think I can get more if I want to. I’m with Crewcut.” He says it’s good if you want the money, but for someone like him who’s not getting any younger, he’s currently at a point where he’s slowing down and changing his working method. He is quite the character, and he’s one of those few operators who have really nailed how the business should work for him down to a T.

Services Offered

• Lawn Mowing

Service Areas

• West Auckland

• Massey

Terry is a Crewcut newbie who’s exceedingly focused on providing his lawn mowing services all around Massey and its immediate neighbouring areas in the West Auckland area. He now finds himself working outdoors after his stint as a store manager at a liquor store.

He learned about Crewcut being a great business that’s already established and running systematically, and that’s what made him decide to make the move around a month ago.

Terry says his goal, for now, is to build the business up while keeping existing customers satisfied. In the near future, he wants to grow his lawn mowing run big enough to be able to hire other people who can assist him in his operations.

One of the unique skills he brings into the business is that he’s highly motivated and will happily do the work. He’s been in touch with the head office a lot because he wants to maximise the support he’s getting, especially since he’s just starting to get used to working behind a mower.

His spare time is devoted to his parents and family. His advice to newcomers is to not hesitate about asking help from other franchisees or the headquarters. Being in the business longer than you do, they’re the right people to ask. They would have the experience and capacity to provide you with the information and support you need to get your business going.