Your Avail Pacific Team

Functional. Sustainable. Creative.

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We create buildings and spaces designed to connect people with their past and present and last into the future. We care about the environment, taking a low-impact, sustainable approach to design and materials.

We’re a hands-on team that works with integrity, passion and open communication.

"We don't paint over the lichen"

- Justine

Meet the Avail Pacific Team

Director/Founder

Pip Bolton

Pip has been working in Northland Engineering and Architectural consultancies for over 20 years. Her innovative thinking and broad experience and unique solutions are invaluable on every project. Qualifications: NZCE (Civil Engineering), Registered Architectural Designer (ADNZ).

Managing Director

Justine Lapper

Justine is a project and change manager with many years’ experience in government, retail, education, health and construction industries. She’s a PrINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) practitioner and an accredited Change Manager.

Business Mentor

Chris Sutherland

Chris has worked as a consultant in the construction industry for over 50 years. A past President and Life Member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Building, he mentors new industry entrants, plus professionals who own/manage consultancy businesses.

Senior Project Manager

Sibby Maihi

Sibby’s worked in the building industry for over 30 years. Coming up through the Māori Affairs Trade Training Scheme, he then worked in the Far North District Council as Senior Building Controls Officer. Sibby brings fresh skills and knowledge to the team and is passionate about local community projects.

Project Manager

Kate Dyer

Kate brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate facilities management and the education, commercial and retail sectors. She enjoys the early planning stages, conducting site condition assessments and assisting with 10YPP drafting. Kate’s work builds opportunities for Northland students and their future.

Project Manager

Taka Stokes

Working for the last 5 years in council has been a huge period of growth for Taka. He completed the Diploma in Building Surveying and gained experience in RES 2 and RES 3 processing, COM 2 inspections and a deep knowledge of policy, process and compliance. Taka supports the team throughout the project management process and loves seeing the positive outcomes in his community.

Administrator

Vicky Hart

Vicky brings with her experience from a range of industries: travel, hospitality, and parliamentary services, plus a BSc in Psychology and Biology. As a parent, she enjoys supporting the team to build innovative and educational facilities for our children and communities. Vicky lives by the values: learn, support, enable.

Administrator

Trish Miles

Trish’s background is across the hospitality and health and fitness industries. Her practical experience in many roles brings a fresh perspective and wealth of knowledge to the team. Trish has both BA and BCom degrees, is a qualified chef, personal trainer and pilates instructor.

Junior Project Manager

Judith Breedveld

Passionate about sustainability, Judith completed a BSc in International Business in the Netherlands before coming to NZ. Specialising in procurement and working closely with the project delivery team, Judith loves working with people committed to sustainable education development. She’s a creative thinker with a practical solution-based approach.