About Us

Peter established Rapid Lawn and Landscaping in 2007 after many years of owning and operating businesses in Auckland and Tauranga. His career began when he purchased his first butcher's shop at the age of 19, he then went on to pursue Real Estate, before finding a love for landscaping. Peter manages all of Rapid Lawn's key accounts and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty when the time calls for it. He has a high standard of workmanship, is passionate about the work we do and loves the challenges of any project. In his spare time, Peter enjoys sports and loves to get out on his Harley.

Jocelyn oversees all of the business activities and the success and growth of the business. Managing all of the back of office work on larger projects is where most of her time is spent. She thrives on the challenge of growing the business further and is passionate about ensuring we are always completing work to the highest quality. Jocelyn has a background in horticulture and landscaping which has provided her with all the necessary knowledge to help you create your dream backyard or landscaping area. Jocelyn possesses strong work and family values and has built a great team here at Rapid Lawn.

Aaron joined the family business in 2010 as a landscaper before moving to Auckland to pursue other opportunities. He returned to Papamoa in 2017 during a period of rapid growth for our company and took hold of the Operations Manager position. Aaron conducts site visits to meet with clients and discuss their needs, schedules and manages a hardworking team, conducts quality control checks, ensures time efficiency, and is solution focused. Aaron values the importance of learning from the ground-up, always goes the extra mile for our clients, and is a keen mountain-biker and thrill-seeker.

Daryl is a professional Director and Chartered member of the Institute of Directors with a governance focus on companies in growth or change management. He has a background in ICT and 12 years as an IBM Asia Pacific Executive, he has worked internationally, started several businesses, and dedicated the last 15 years to serving on multiple Boards. As Advisory Chair of Rapid Lawn, Daryl brings energy, enthusiasm, innovation, and a keen focus on finances, structure, and efficiency. Outside the boardroom, he enjoys trout fishing, follows sports, and is active in the Tauranga business community.

Caroline started with Rapid Lawn and Landscaping in October 2019. Caroline began her working life in horticulture but it wasn't long before her love of accounting took over and began the start of a new career. Caroline brings 25 years of accounting and office administration experience, mostly based in the Tauranga area. Caroline is responsible for keeping the accounts in line and ensuring our staff are paid on time. Much of her spare time is spent in the garden or with her very active dog Sascha. Caroline is focused, hardworking, supportive, and always ready to share a tale of the latest hijinx of her huntaway dog while enjoying a savoury muffin at morning tea.

Miriam joined Rapid Lawn and Landscaping in February 2023, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her extensive career in the horticultural and landscaping industry. With a Diploma in Landscape Design and over 20 years of hands-on experience, Miriam is a true asset to our team. In her pivotal role as a designer, she expertly crafts detailed landscape plans, collaborates closely with clients, and manages the quoting and ordering of plant stock. Outside of work, Miriam cherishes quality time with family and friends, and takes great pleasure in nurturing her own garden, always striving to keep it vibrant and flourishing.