Award for new facility

AWARD-WINNING FACILITY: An Australasian award has come the way of Gisborne self storage company Self Storage Gisborne, judged the best facility of its type across New Zealand and Australia. Picture supplied

Self Storage Gisborne’s newest facility at 74 Main Road, Makaraka, has won an award in the annual Self Storage Australasia Association awards presented at the SSAA convention in Melbourne earlier this month.

The local company won the award for the best self-storage facility up to 150 units category.

It was also a finalist in the community engagement category, and best facility expansion 2023.

The SSAA is the self storage industry body for New Zealand and Australia.

“It is particularly gratifying to have acknowledged that our facility meets the highest standards of excellence in customer service, operational management, security and access systems, health and safety management, and staff contribution,” said operator Peter Jex-Blake.

The judges said the Gisborne facility showcased excellence in design and security, with a standout feature of 135 contemporary, well-lit ranch-style units that allow for easy access for large vehicles.

“The facility’s commitment to community engagement, notable staff contributions, and continuous growth made it a standout candidate for this prestigious award.

“The owners and manager clearly know their local market well and have grown their business in tune with demand and price drivers to maximise profitability.”

Self Storage Gisborne is 100 percent locally owned and operated, and was established in 2008.

The company sponsors Horouta Waka Hoe and the Sunrise Foundation Outward Bound Tairawhiti Schools programme.