Whanganui service station Caltex Victoria Ave receives award for high standards

Whanganui's Caltex Victoria Ave service station has won the company's award for best site standards in New Zealand.

Owner Alaina Teki-Clark said she was surprised and pleased to accept the award at a recent ceremony in Auckland.

"It's based on how you maintain your site," Teki-Clark said.

"It's not only about presentation but also safety standards and record-keeping. Safety and record-keeping are very important in this type of business.

"One of us always goes to the awards and this year it was my turn. I had no idea we were getting an award."

The award comes ahead of a total revamp of the service station which Teki-Clark and her family have operated for 20 years.

"We will be gutting the site and refreshing it," she said.

"We're getting Lotto and a new food-to-go area. It will be happening in the next four months.

"Investing in Whanganui really makes me happy. It's such an easy place to live. I travel a lot for business and I appreciate coming home and how simple and easy life is.

"I think it's a wonderful place for people to think about investing in."