The Team
Wisker Contracting Limited employs around ten tradesmen including apprentices. Their talents and experience vary as do their origins. While the majority of our team are Cantabrians we also welcome new talent from Australia and England. The core of our team have been with us for a number of years and have helped develop the quality name Wisker is reknown for.
Our men are professional, trustworthy and hardworking. They take care and have respect around their workplace. They are trained in regard to all aspects of Health and Safety and are confident to work safely and diligently.
Garth James
Garth and his wife Liz, own the Company and Garth has overall control of our Site Operations. He ensures the smooth operation of works and continually communicates with our clients helping them understand how their contract is going.
Garth is a Trade Certified Painter and Decorator. He has 27 years varied experience within the industry, working in Australia, Scotland and New Zealand. His specialty whilst being “an all rounder” is Paint Spray Applications.
Garth resides in Amberley. In his free time Garth enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with Liz and two daughters.
Mick Piggott
Mick is one of our Contracts Supervisors. His main role is man management of our tradesmen and overseeing our Health & Safety responsibilities within Wisker Contracting.
Mick has 32 years Trade experience since qualifying as a City & Guilds Painter and Decorator in the UK. He has been employed at Wiskers since he moved to New Zealand six years ago. As well as his 32 years experience, Mick specializes in Wallpaper Hanging. A skill now being sought more and more in New Zealand.
Mick built his current home in Rangiora. He enjoys a round of golf with his two boys at his local golf club most weekends.
Our men are professional, trustworthy and hardworking. They take care and have respect around their workplace. They are trained in regard to all aspects of Health and Safety and are confident to work safely and diligently.
Garth James
Garth and his wife Liz, own the Company and Garth has overall control of our Site Operations. He ensures the smooth operation of works and continually communicates with our clients helping them understand how their contract is going.
Garth is a Trade Certified Painter and Decorator. He has 27 years varied experience within the industry, working in Australia, Scotland and New Zealand. His specialty whilst being “an all rounder” is Paint Spray Applications.
Garth resides in Amberley. In his free time Garth enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with Liz and two daughters.
Mick Piggott
Mick is one of our Contracts Supervisors. His main role is man management of our tradesmen and overseeing our Health & Safety responsibilities within Wisker Contracting.
Mick has 32 years Trade experience since qualifying as a City & Guilds Painter and Decorator in the UK. He has been employed at Wiskers since he moved to New Zealand six years ago. As well as his 32 years experience, Mick specializes in Wallpaper Hanging. A skill now being sought more and more in New Zealand.
Mick built his current home in Rangiora. He enjoys a round of golf with his two boys at his local golf club most weekends.