Auckland

 

Sharron Furniss

Diploma in Landscape Design, Diploma Hort., Floristry

Design Director
   Sharron invests a great part of herself into all aspects of inscape. Sharron is inscape’s main port-of-call for clients in Auckland but she also maintains great relationships with our clients in all parts of the country, believing that well-established client relationships are fundamental to providing excellent customer service and support. Sharron also feels it is important to form good relationships with inscape’s staff, working closely with them to make certain that we are always achieving our desired goals. Sharron is very passionate about the environment and feels very blessed to work within the horticultural industry, working with amazing staff and people with similar values and interests.

 

David Frew

Diploma Hort., Cert. Garden Design

Landscape Operations Manager
   David has been with inscape since October in 2011 and is in charge of the exterior side of things in Auckland. David has over 30 years’ of experience in horticulture, including 15 years in the UK. He has experience in both the interior and exterior side of the industry. David has studied at both Massey University in NZ and Merrist Wood in the UK. David is married with four kids and when he’s not running around after them he relaxes by cooking, reading and doing tai chi.

 

Steven Petrie

Horticultural Apprentice
Steve has been with inscape since September 2011 and is really enjoying his work with the company. He has previous experience in re-vegetation, street planting and weed management. Steve has also had experience with organic spraying and has extensive knowledge about different spraying products. In his spare time he likes to go hunting and fishing with his mates, where they can always have a good laugh and a yarn. Steve also spends time with his family, all of whom live on the Gold Coast in Australia, giving him a perfect excuse for a great holiday. Steve is really looking forward to his future with inscape and loves the people there and the work they do.

 

Amanda Speight

Certificate Hort.

Interior Operations Manager
Amanda has a genuine love for horticulture and the outdoors. She has recently completed her horticultural apprenticeship. She hopes to advance her course by enrolling at Lincoln University to study landscape design and increase her knowledge in wetland planting.

 

Krystine Connell

Plant Technician
Krystine has been with inscape for as long as the doors have been opened and is a valuable team player. She has helped with the training manuals and also teaches new and green staff inscape’s values and high standards. Krystine is a great listener and problem solver and can put her hand to almost anything from floral work to installing large complex jobs.

 

Justine Nicol

Plant Technician
Justine is passionate about soil health and biological farming systems. Justine has held a long interest in sustainable environments. In addition to inscape Justine currently owns and runs a commercial worm farm. In her spare time Justine trains young students in dressage. Justine also enjoys riding her own horse and indulging in New Zealand open spaces.

 

Marcello Gardi

Plant Technician
Marcello has a strong horticultural background with experience in lawn-care and gardening. He is a passionate member of the NZ Palm Society. Marcello and his family subscribe to the good life principles and seem to be always growing or raising something special.

 

Nathan Gibbling

Plant Technician
  Nathan has just joined inscape and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and five years experience in the plant hire industry. He is furthering his plant knowledge with study and is currently completing his Certificate in Horticulture. Nathan has a great passion for people and plants, taking pride in providing an excellent service for his clients. This passion is also transferred into his spare time, which he uses to tend to his much-loved vegie garden. Nathan is excited and looking forward to working with the inscape team.

 

Chantal Whitby

BLA (Hons)

Landscape Architect
  Chantal is a qualified Landscape Architect who has been working for inscape since 2010. She is passionate about designing and enjoys the complexity that plants bring to a design. Chantal specialises in using computer graphic programmes such as Photoshop and Vectorworks, giving her the ability to show clients how their plantscapes will look in advance of their installation. Chantal is enthusiastic about learning and keeps her knowledge up-to-date by reading landscape and design books, magazines and attending courses.

 

Andrew Hobman

Horticultural Apprentice
   Andrew Hobman has recently joined the inscape team as an apprentice gardener. Andrew is focused on developing his horticultural career in both the interior plants and landscape industry.

 

Chris Loader

Horticultural Apprentice
   As a new member to the inscape team, Chris Loader is looking forward to developing his skills and knowledge in both indoor plant maintenance and exterior landscape care. Chris enjoys woking in the horticulture industry and is enthusiastic about furthering his career in this discipline.

 

ulaOp

Natural Pest Controller
  UlaOp joins the inscape Auckland team as their Natural Pest Controller and permanent depot resident. He also helps to keep up morale and is always a welcome site for staff in the morning and at the end of the day.