Meet The Team

Sam has been in the building since 2007 and has a wealth of experience in an array of  building work.

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Outside of work Sam enjoys diving for kaimoana, classic cars, taking his nieces & nephews fishing, building lego & the odd reno project.

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Find out more about Sam.

Alex has been building since 2010 and has an array of experience in a variety of work including architectural new builds, renovations & insurance repairs. With over 12 years experience in the industry he prides himself of the work he does and is always looking for the next challenge. 

Alex recently relocated from Christchurch to the beautiful Wairarapa with his partner. In his spare time he loves the outdoors including fishing, diving & surfing - even making his own surfboards. 

Willie joined Ihaka Construction in June 2022 having been building for 4 years. Prior to entering the building industry Willie worked in the window joinery industry which gave him some good experience to enter the trade. 

 

Outside of work Willie spends time with his partner & kids, and enjoys going the beach for fishing & diving. 

Travis started his adult apprenticeship with Ihaka Construction in 2023. Prior to this he has a vast amount of experience in the trade industry including fly in/fly out work in the Australian mines and rigging & scaffolding for the movie sets in Wellington. 

 

Travis is kept busy with his 3 young kids and enjoys jetboating, drifting & spending time with his family in Taupō.

Neo starting building in 2021 and joined the Ihaka Construction team in early 2023. He brings with him experience in residential new builds and renovations across the Wairarapa region. 

 

Outside of work Neo enjoys camping, diving and having some beers with the boys. 

James joined the team in early 2023 as a foreman, bringing a vast amount of experience in running sites for residential new builds & renovations. He has previously worked in the Wellington region where he developed his skills on high end jobs. 

 

James enjoys the outdoors and is a keen surfer. He also plays rugby and you'll usually find him with his dog Fletcher in tow who is often seen on Ihaka sites. 

Josh started with the team in early 2023 after completing his last year of highschool doing work experience with Ihaka Construction. During this time he developed a good relationship with the team who were happy to have him on board in a full-time capacity. 

 

Josh has an array of hobbies that keep him busy in the Wairarapa including horse riding, rugby, fishing & surfing.