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NZAB Welcomes New Partners

Sep 22, 2022 10:10:28 PM / by Scott Wishart

It gives me great delight to announce that Nick Bell, Chris Laming, Mike Parr and Michael McKenzie have joined the founders of NZAB in becoming part owners. 

At NZAB, we have sought to create to create an environment where the best bankers and business professionals can find a home, working directly for the farmer. We wanted them to stay deeply involved and grow commercially with the sector, deploying their significant experience for the benefit of the farmer.  

Since we started NZAB, we have had a strategy to create a culture and a business model that allows those who believe what we believe to invest and grow alongside our vision. It's exciting to see that start to come to fruition. 

Over time, we want more of our staff to do the same so they can continue to come to work each day feeling even more empowered to help their farmers get what they deserve. 

 

Please join us in congratulating Nick, Chris, Mike and Michael!

In doing so, we thank you for your support. Without your ongoing business, or you telling your other farming peers about us, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

For those of you that don’t know them, you can find out a bit more about these great people below.

Nick

Nick Bell 
Client Director, Canterbury

Prior to NZAB, Nick had been working in the banking industry focusing primarily on businesses involved in the Primary Sector. After six years representing the bank where he worked alongside a mix of family operations and some of New Zealand’s largest Corporate Agribusinesses…. read more here 

 

 

Chris

Chris Laming
Client Director, Canterbury

Chris is a passionate Agribusiness professional with strong analytical skills and a growth mindset. Chris has over 13 years of experience in the Agribusiness financial industry…  read more here

 

  

 

 Mike pMike Parr
Senior Relationship Manager - Manawatu

Mike has six years’ experience in the banking industry, working for two of the major banks. He is a Registered Property Valuer with seven years’ valuation experience... read more here

 

 

 

  mike mMichael McKenzie 
 Client Director, Southland

A born and bred Southlander, Michael was raised on a deer farm in Central Southland. He has over 13 years’ experience in the rural banking industry …  read more here

 

 

 

Current Roles at NZAB:

Senior Relationship Manager - Waikato

A perfect role for a Rural Banker looking to expand on their existing career.

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Senior Relationship Manager - Waikato

A perfect role for a Rural Banker looking to expand on their existing career.

Click here for details

Who is NZAB?

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Farming’s very complex and you can’t be an expert in everything. That’s why the best farmers gather a specialist team around them. Our specialty is better banking outcomes for our clients.

There’s no one better to work alongside you and your bank. With a deep understanding of your operation and our considerable banking expertise, we can give you the confidence and control to do what you do best.

We’ve been operating for over five years now and we’re right across New Zealand, For an introductory no cost chat, pick up the phone and talk directly to one of our specialists on 0800 NZAB 12.    

Or if you prefer, Visit us at our website  or email us directly on info@nzab.co.nz  

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Scott Wishart

Written by Scott Wishart

Managing Director and Co-Founder of NZAB