Contact Our Team
We are based in Palmerston North, the heart of the Manawatu region.
Our single minded aim is to provide the Manawatu with a Toyota dealership that is second to none with a level of customer service that our customers deserve and expect.
Manawatu Toyota has a team of 38 – whether you are looking at a new or used vehicle, finance, insurance, parts or service for you existing vehicles or just some advice or general enquiry our team is dedicated to helping you and giving you great service.
Our parts and service team are second to none when it comes to knowledge of the Toyota and Daihatsu product. Our sales, finance and admin team are all here to give you all the information and assistance you need in looking at your motoring needs.
We hope you enjoy our site and find it easy and helpful. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Awards
- Service Dealer of the year 2007
- Finance Customer Service Dealer of the year 2008, 2009 & 2010
- Finalist Dealer of the year 2008 & 2009
- Finalist Customer Service Dealer of the year 2008 & 2009
- TFS Presidents Trophy and Platinum Award 2010
- Toyota Dealership of the Year 2010
Palmerston North 4410
| ADMIN Monday to Friday 8.00 am-5.00 pm Phone: (06) 356 7169 Fax: (06) 359 2024 Email: admin@manawatu.toyota.co.nz |
NEW VEHICLES Monday to Friday 8.00 am-5.30 pm Saturday: 9.00 am-5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am-5.00 pm Phone: (06) 356 7169 Fax: (06) 359 2024 Email: new@manawatu.toyota.co.nz |
| USED VEHICLES Monday to Friday 8.00 am-5.30 pm Saturday: 9.00 am-5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am-5.00 pm Phone: (06) 356 7169 Fax: (06) 359 2024 Email: used@manawatu.toyota.co.nz |
PARTS Monday to Friday 7.45 am-5.30 pm Saturday: 9.00 am-12.00 pm Phone: (06) 356 7169 Fax: (06) 359 2024 Email: parts@manawatu.toyota.co.nz |
| SERVICE Monday to Friday 7.30 am-5.30 pm Saturday: 9.00 am-12.00 pm Phone: (06) 356 7169 Fax: (06) 359 2024 Email: service@manawatu.toyota.co.nz |
Meet the team
Debbie Hart | CEO
Debbie has nearly 20 years history with Manawatu Toyota having been here for 14 years before purchasing the company in 2004. When she’s not hard at work she can be seen out walking her two dogs Pepper and Kate and loves getting on her bike and cycling around the Manawatu.
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General Manager
Brendon Hart | General Manager
Brendon has worked in vehicle sales since a young age both here in the Manawatu and then in Wellington before returning to Palmerston North when he and Debbie purchased the dealership over 6 years ago. He loves motor sport of all kinds, still racing karts himself - trying to get spotted by one of the formula one teams we think? Also likes playing soccer.
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New Vehicles Sales
Fraser Hart | Vehicle Sales Manager
Fraser joined the Manawatu Toyota Used Sales team as a salesman in 2003. From there he became the Used Vehicle Sales Manager and last year became General Sales Manager and now looks after both the New and Used Sales teams. He is a regular on the company indoor netball team and summer soccer team, he has also had a lot of involvement with karting over the years.
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Kent Hagan | New Vehicle Sales
Kent began selling at Manawatu Toyota 5 years ago. Having come from a forestry/rural background he has a strong commercial focus, anything you need to know about our commercial range Kent will be able to help you.
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Dan Snedden | New Vehicle Sales
Dan came to Manawatu Toyota from the UK (via a couple of other countries first!) and started in Used Sales in 2004, he has since transitioned into the New Vehicle Sales team where he has gained a broad knowledge of vehicles over the years. He has a great interest in sports and plays on the sales summer soccer team and also belongs to a club for Saturday soccer throughout winter.
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Used Vehicle Sales
Fraser Hart | Vehicle Sales Manager
Fraser joined the Manawatu Toyota Used Sales team as a salesman in 2003. From there he became the Used Vehicle Sales Manager and last year became General Sales Manager and now looks after both the New and Used Sales teams. He is a regular on the company indoor netball team and summer soccer team, he has also had a lot of involvement with karting over the years.
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Howard Martin | Used Vehicle Sales
Howard has a background in education, having trained as a teacher prior to joining the Used Sales department in 2004 – a change of direction he does well in. He is also a member of the company indoor netball team and is the number one goalie for the sales summer soccer team.
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Vaughan Greaves | Used Vehicle Sales
Vaughan has been with Manawatu Toyota for 2 years but his experience in selling vehicles spans over a 9 year period, he has a wealth of knowledge and is always ready to help when needed.
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Parts
Dominic Scott | Parts Manager
After a brief career start with GM, Dom has worked for Toyota since 1981 apart from a spell overseas for the big OE. He has been with Manawatu Toyota for 22 years and has seen many vehicle model changes and changes to the industry in that time. Away from work he’s a keen classic car enthusiast and amateur photographer.
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Brendon Lester | Assistant Parts Manager
Brendon has been a PART of the Toyota family since leaving school and joined Manawatu Toyota in 1994 and now holds the position of Assistant Parts Manager and Parts Representative. His hobbies include road cycling, mountain biking, family camping holidays and enjoying a small lifestyle block.
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Richard Deller | Parts Sales
Starting with Toyota in 2005 he achieved his National Certificate in Parts and Accessories soon after. He is now studying towards a BBS through Massey. He chairs our Kaizen Committee which puts a focus on improving all aspects of our operation. Away from work he enjoys cycling, playing social soccer and spending time with his young family.
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Mark Ireland | Parts Sales
Mark began his automotive career with Manawatu Toyota in 2006. In that time he has completed a MITO qualification gaining a national certificate in parts and accessories merchandising.
In his free time he enjoys working on his cars, getting out to Manfeild to watch club racing and he’s an active member of Toyspeed, a NZ based Toyota car club.
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Stu Harris | Parts Sales
Super Stu has been involved with Toyota since the early 1970s as a mechanic, a Parts Manager and now he enjoys more relaxed hours working part time at Manawatu Toyota and filling in when other staff are away on leave. Away from the Toyota family he runs another small business enterprise as well as enjoying a busy family life.
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Service
Jason Wright | Service Manager
Our longest serving technician at around 13 years service, he became Workshop Foreman a number of years ago, and his most recent appointment is Service Manager.
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Jason Green | Workshop Foreman - Lexus/Hybrid Elite
Jason has stepped up to the role of Foreman after serving his apprenticeship and many years of service at Manawatu Toyota, specializing in the role of Hybrid Elite.
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Shane Weston | Assistant Service Manager
Shane has been here for around 8 years in total, starting as service advisor before moving up to Assistant Service Manager. Outside of work he enjoys golf and speedway – solo bikes in particular.
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Kelly Sutton | Service Advisor
Kelly has recently joined the team at Manawatu Toyota after many years working elsewhere as both a technician and Service Advisor – he is no stranger to Toyota though having worked here previously.
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Jesse Singh | Service Assistant
Jesse started in the Service Department mid 2011, he assists many of the workshop staff from the Service Advisors to the Groomer as well as deliveries and pick ups.
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Finance
Kirsty Hoffman | Finance & Extra Care Manager
Kirsty’s expertise in our Finance field is huge, with a large selection of products available through Toyota Finance, Kirsty can advise the best options available.
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Customer Relations
Debbie Hart | Customer Relations Manager
Debbie has nearly 20 years history with Manawatu Toyota having been here for 14 years before purchasing the company in 2004. When she’s not hard at work she can be seen out walking her two dogs Pepper and Kate and loves getting on her bike and cycling around the Manawatu.
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Leanne Proebstel | Customer Contact
Leanne joined the team in 2011, she is proud to be working alongside a very positive group of people that strive to be the best in the Manawatu.
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Operations
Lisa Cooper | Operations
7 ½ years with Toyota mostly in reception until a change upon returning from maternity leave a year ago. She plays on the indoor netball team and has two daughters and sport to keep her busy.
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Administration
Kirsty Hoffman | Business Manager
Kirsty’s expertise in our Finance field is huge, with a large selection of products available through Toyota Finance, Kirsty can advise the best options available.
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Julie Kemp | Administration / Accounts
Julie started part time 6 years ago, becoming full time after 2 – she now pays our wages so it pays to be on our best behavior! She has grown children and grand children to keep her busy.
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Nikki Hurdle | Reception
Nikki has been with the Toyota team since 2009, starting in Customer Contact before making a move to reception in 2011 where she is enjoying new challenges and responsibilities.
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Technicians
Jason Green | Workshop Foreman - Lexus/Hybrid Elite
Jason has stepped up to the role of Foreman after serving his apprenticeship and many years of service at Manawatu Toyota, specializing in the role of Hybrid Elite.
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