Our People

GroundCo is built on experience, relationships, and a shared commitment to delivering practical solutions for the civil construction industry. Our team brings together decades of hands-on expertise across civil supply, construction, and infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand.

We work closely with contractors, engineers, and developers, combining technical knowledge with a people-first approach to ensure every project is supported with the right products and advice. At GroundCo, it’s our people who make the difference.

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Israel Ellis - GroundCo

Israel Ellis

General Manager Sales & Marketing

Email: israel@mwnz.com

Phone: 027 287 7820

Nick Batt - GroundCo

Nick Batt

General Manager Technical & Product

Email: nickb@mwnz.com

Phone: 027 245 7486

Richard Palfreyman - GroundCo

Richard Palfreyman

Central & Northern Nth Island Area Manager

Email: richardp@groundco.co.nz

Phone: 027 340 8213

Hamish Knox - GroundCo

Hamish Knox

Technical Product Manager

Email: hamish@groundco.co.nz

Phone: 029 258 9811

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Kirsty Weatherall

Auckland & Northland Manager

Email: kirstyw@mwnz.com

Phone: 029 254 5012

Ian Reid - Marshall Innovations

Ian Reid

Central Region (BOP, Gisborne, Waikato - Pukekohe)

Email: ianr@mwnz.com

Phone: 027 463 0396

Carl Brider - Marshall Innovations

Carl Brider

Lower North Island (Wellington Region, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth)

Email: carl@mwnz.com

Phone: 027 3294164

Tony Culver - Marshall Innovations

Tony Culver

North of Waimate (Canterbury and Upper South Island Manager)

Email: tonyc@mwnz.com

Phone: 029 245 7487

Gavin Ross - Marshall Innovations

Gavin Ross

Lower South Island Manager (From Waimate South and Central Otago)

Email: gavinr@mwnz.com

Phone: 027 233 3568