Why Choose Us

Here’s why we believe you should choose J L Connolly to undertake your painting project.

• Members of the NZ Master Painters since 1969.
  
  
• Members of Site Safe. All our painters hold Site Safe Certification with our supervisors gaining Gold Card accreditation.
  
  
• Health and Safety. A job Safety Plan and Hazard Identification form is completed prior to starting every job. This gives you peace of mind that our team will be using approved safety methods while on your site. All our Foremen have Advanced Work at Heights Certification and over 20 of our team are certified to operate Elevated Work Platforms.
  
  
• Drug and Alcohol Policy. All workers starting employment with J L Connolly Ltd must provide us with a negative drug test prior to starting their employment. We then have a Drug and Alcohol Policy that ensures our workplace is a drug free environment.
  
  
• First Aiders. We ensure a minimum of 1 in 3 of our on-site team hold a current First Aid ticket.
  
  
• Quality Control. Our Contract Supervisors use our in-house quality control register to “double check” our workmanship and quality prior to completion of the contract.
  
  
• Communication. With three Contract Supervisors overseeing our team, you can be assured that the communication lines will always be open between you, our on-site team and our office.   
   
• Resene Eco.Decorators. The Resene Eco. Decorator programme has been designed to recognise environmentally responsible, quality focused painting contractors. This includes assessments of principles in practice, sustainable work practices, waste management, project plans and project sign off processes. Only contractors who successfully meet these standards can promote themselves as an authentic Resene Eco.Decorator.
  
  
• Dulux EnviroWash. The Dulux EnviroWash System is an innovative, water-based treatment system that turns paint wash-out into clean water and inert solid waste, allowing for easier and safer disposal. The Dulux EnviroWash System provides an environmentally friendly way of washing out painting tools, and minimises the negative impact of traditional paint waste disposal methods.
  
  
• Guarantee. The old saying is “the guarantee is only as good as the person writing it”. Managing Director Ross Fleming has been with the company since 1980 and has owned it since 1996. He’s not going anywhere so you will know where to find him if the need arises.
  
  
• Investment. We invest a great deal of time and training into our team to ensure we have the systems in place to provide you with the best possible chance of a safe, environmentally friendly, quality job completed on time (with the paperwork to back it up).
  
  
• Waikato Building Consent Group, Producer Statement Author: Registration # 0438.
  
  
• Public Liability Insurance of $20,000,000.
  
  
• Motto. Our motto is “APPLIED WITH PRIDE”. When we say it, we mean it!

Testimonials

Residential

“A very profressional job by 2 nice guys”
- Debbie J, Dinsdale

“Great staff, quality job”
- Alison H, Paterangi

“Very happy (as always) with work done and especially the cleaning up – just great”
- D Wilson, Melville

Commercial

“The team were very pleasant to work with.  Thank you.  I was grateful to be notified of arrival times etc”
- Waiterimu School

“Great service from start to finish.”
- Linfox Logistics

“The two workmen involved with the job were extremely hard  workers, conscientious of their efforts and very approachable"
- Inglewood Squash Club

MEET THE TEAM

Name: Michelle Weller 
Position: Office Manager 
Phone: 07 847 2571 

Michelle is responsible for the office and financial management of the company. This requires her excellent communication, organisational, accurate accounting and time management skills. Michelle provides a friendly and positive environment for our staff and clientele. 

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Name: John Aukino 
Position: General Manager / Director
Mobile: 027 444 8105 

John has over 30 years experience in the painting and decorating industry. His vast experience as an applicator of both paint and wall coverings, transition to Project Manager and now General Manager, makes John a highly valued team member. 

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Name: Darryl Stuart
Position: Quantity Surveyor 
Mobile: 027 284 8588 

Darryl is a qualified Quantity Surveyor having worked in construction, project and programme management for over 28 years.  Previously a director of one of the largest painting companies in the region, and as a valued asset Darryl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team.
 
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Name: Tony Lamb 
Position: Quantity Surveyor 
Mobile: 022 627 0965 

Tony has joined our company after 8 years with the Hamilton City Council as Project Manager (Facilities Management). Previous to this, Tony has had many years’ experience quantity surveying for painting and main contractors. His vast experience is a valuable asset to our team.  

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Name: Royden Moke 
Position: Operations Manager 
Mobile: 027 436 8177 

Royden served his apprenticeship with J L Connolly Ltd.  He then spent three years in Europe further increasing his trade knowledge. He returned to the company in 2003, and advanced through promotion to Operations Manager. Royden has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience in the painting and construction related industries. 

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Name: Ross Fleming 
Position: Managing Director 
Mobile: 027 431 9511

Ross is a qualified Painter and Decorator. He served his apprenticeship with J L Connolly Ltd from 1980. He advanced through promotion to Contracts Manager and, after buying the company in 1996, Managing Director. Ross has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience in painting and construction related industries. 

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Name: Lynda Aukino 
Position: Health & Safety 
Mobile: 027 548 8450

Lynda has joined our team as our Health and Safety Officer.  She brings a happy and positive attitude to the sites and has the team actively engaged in health and safety matters.  She has qualifications in Managing Worksafe Safety (IOSH) and ICAM Investigation. 

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Name: Mark Fleming
Position: Industrial Flooring
Mobile: 027 444 0477

Mark has been working in sales and marketing with our co-company Rustproof Coatings Ltd for over a decade and has now taken over the running of our industrial flooring team.  Contact Mark for any industrial flooring, 6mm toppings, floor grinding or swimming pool painting

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MEET THE WHITIANGA TEAM

Through our co-company, J L Connolly Whitianga Ltd, we are able to offer the same high quality services throughout the Coromandel Peninsula. The team work directly under Managing Director, Dean Horn so you can be assured of the highest quality. 

For quoting or advice contact Dean on 027 485 1475 or Sheila at the office on 07 867 1545.