About Us

Having the right equipment to produce the best turf is the backbone of your golf club or business’ success.  That’s why, at Power Turf, our mission isn’t just to supply a great product from a top brand, that goes without saying; it’s to match your business with the best and most thorough overall solution that’s going to give you a tangible competitive advantage.

Part of this overall solution is the machinery and equipment we supply.  We are one of New Zealand’s leading providers of turf care and maintenance equipment, golf carts and utility vehicles.  Our wide and varied range is made up of world-leading brands such as Jacobsen and Club Car, and has been carefully selected based on years of firsthand experience seeing these machines prove themselves time and again.

Our promise to deliver a robust solution includes taking the time to get to know your golf club or business really well; by knowing what you need to achieve we can always make the best recommendations that ensure consistent and reliable performance.  And as trusted consultants of turf machinery golf carts and utility vehicles with a local presence across the country, we understand your unique local conditions and factor this into your options also.

 

Meet the team

JW MG 7534 John Woodham
Managing Director

John and Lyndal Woodham are our Canterbury based owners. Over the last 10 years, John has developed the business to where it is today, by focusing on the big picture and matching that with a product range that best fits the needs of our customers. A self-confessed “Sporting Tragic”, John is passionate about the turf industry and the people in it. Being a good family man he is all about relationships, back up, and support. John loves being involved and hands on, and when not working on or in his group of businesses, you will find him spending time with his family.

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Owner/Director

Grant is our other South Island owner, now based in Dunedin with wife Elaine and three kids, after spending the last 10 years in Wanaka.
With 20 odd years in Construction, Grant has brought his practical skills to Power Turf and strengthened our Southern presence. He brings the same ethos of people and relationships and backing up our product range.

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National Sales Manager

Terry has been with Power Turf and formerly; Power Farming for 25 years, with that extensive experience coupled with being a former superindent for over 10 years he is the driving force behind achieving the Power Turf goal of providing the correct solution to our customers needs everytime. Based in our Pokeno facility he heads up our Sales team for both NZ and Australia.

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General Manager

After 7 years working for PTNZ in Auckland, Liam has returned to Christchurch to take on a larger role in the management of the business and to be closer to the governance team that help with the direction of the company. He is the liaison between all facets of our business but Liam loves being hands on, and supporting Sales, Service, and Parts to assist in meeting our customers’ expectations.

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Parts Manager

Cam has been with Power Turf and formally Turf Equipment for 20 years. Hence his product and particularly parts knowledge is outstanding.
Give Cam a call for any or all of your parts requirements, He heads up our Parts division based in the Rangiora office.

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South Island Service Manager

Dan heads up our South Island Servicing. A qualified Diesel technician and mechanic, and a great bloke who will go the extra mile for his customers to ensure the job is done and done promptly.
Outside of work Dan looks after his own lifestyle farm, partner George and two young boys. Contact Dan for all of your Service Requirements from our Christchurch branch

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Service Technician

Art joined our South Island crew in 2019 and has in no time proven to be an essential part of our Rangiora operation. With a vast mechanical and engineering background, including most recently boat building and fabrication, Art has in no time brought his skills to our wide range of products. Art loves all things with engines, including cars, and when hes not spending time with his family hes tinkering in the man shed.

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Warranty Administrator & Technical Support

Solomon is our National Warranty Administrator. Started out as Workshop Manager at our Pokeno workshop in 2015 and moving into a national warranty and technical support position in 2019. His attention to detail, product knowledge, and wide range of skills makes him a valuable member of our team.

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South Island Sales Manager

Jeremy has been with Power Turf for 5 years and is our South Island Sales Manager. Based in Christchurch he covers from Kaikoura all the way to the bottom of the South Island. He is your main contact for all your mowing and machinery requirements and he is fantastic at finding the right solution to your needs.

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Central Area Manager

Based in Wellington, Eden looks after the lower North, and upper South Islands. A great sportsman in his own right, and another passionate former Superintendent who will help find you the right product for the right job.
Edens territory covers Nelson, Marlbourough, Wellington, Taranaki, and the Hawkes Bay.

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Northern Area Manager

Shane resides in Karaka, but you will often find him back up in his home patch Northland. A former Superintendent himself, Shane brings to our team not only knowledge, but passion, enthusiasm, and a real customer focused attitude. Another great guy who goes the extra mile for all his customers, no matter what the time of day. Shane covers the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Auckland, and Northland.

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Administration Manager

Janet keeps all the blokes in line! More importantly she also ably runs all things administration for Power Turf.
Based in our Pokeno office, Janet is your point of contact for any accounts or administration enquiries.

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Service Technician

Jon has been with Power Turf for 5 years, a qualified battery technician, Jon is our Club Car Service specialist. When not servicing Fleets of golf vehicles or machinery, Jon is most at home in Tauranga with a Pool Cue in his hand. If you have any questions around Battery Maintenance, give Jon a call.

As a family owned business, we pride ourselves on people and relationships. This is our point of difference. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done, then celebrate our success together. That's what sets us apart from the rest.

John Woodham, Managing Director, Power Turf