Our Team
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LACHIE MCLEAN
Director
Construction Project Manager
Licensed Building Practitioner
Lachie has over 15 years experience in the machine operating and building construction industries. Initially learning his machine operation skills in the forestry industry, Lachie continued on to completing his building apprenticeship. This combination of skills has led Lachie to complete major construction projects such as the Garden City Helicopter hangers, the Latimer Apartments in Christchurch, and a Kate Whittaker designed architectural new build here in Taranaki. When he's not on the tools, Lachie is spending time with his family and friends, or out on the water.
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JONATHON WARN
Director
Construction and Excavation Team
Health and Safety
Jono is currently in the third year of his building apprenticeship as an adult student after leaving the oil industry where he worked for over 10 years. Jono brings to Coastal Construction a wide range of transferable skills and experience, as well as his wheels, tracks and rollers, forklift, class 4 truck, and dangerous goods licenses. Jono enjoys the variety of work this industry provides. Out of hours you'll find Jono at the golf course, hanging with family and friends, or in his boat on the water with a line in.
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TARA HARVEY
Director
Accounts and Administration
Tara has over 12 years accounting and business management experience. Initially gaining experience at an accounting practice while completing her Bachelor of Business, and then in the commercial sector as a finance manager, business consultant and tax agent. She enjoys being able to add value to the business through her wide range of experience. A proud mumma to Jono and her’s, two beautiful children, she coordinates work, pleasure and play in a life where no week is the same. Sneaking in hiking, running and enjoying food with friends in between.
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ABBEY BUCKLEY
Director
Administration
Abbey has a background in tender and estimating administration, as well as health and safety coordination - having gained over 5 years experience working at an electrical company in Christchurch. This experience has enabled Coastal Construction to establish robust Health and Safety processes keeping our staff and contractors safe, and our business compliant. After moving back to Taranaki with Lachie, she went on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education. Abbey and Lachie welcomed their first baby boy in Feb 2024 and is enjoying her time as a new mum.
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JAKE WARD
2nd Year Apprentice
Construction Team
Jake joined Coastal Construction and began his building apprenticeship with us in 2022. Coming from a background in scaffolding and rigging, Jake brings with him a wide range of skills and is a highly valued member of the Coastal Construction crew. Outside of work, Jake spends his time with his wife and two kids, playing rugby, hunting and hanging out with his mates.
Locals Supporting Locals
We are a locally owned and operated building and construction company based in Oakura. What started out as a dream between mates has grown into a successful business; with jobs to date taking us up the mountain, along the coast and everywhere in between.
At Coastal Construction Taranaki, we believe in locals supporting locals and have strong connections with other local sub trades, businesses and the community ensuring the best service is delivered to our Taranaki clients.
Our construction team consists of qualified builder; Lachie, and two adult apprentices; Jono and Jake. Additionally, our partners Tara and Abbey keep the businesses wheels rolling off site.
We have a wide range of building, construction, excavation and project management skills and consider ourselves to be solutions based and results driven . Our “No Site’s Too Tight” motto reflects our excavation expertise and eagerness to succeed in all working environments.
When we aren’t on the tools, you will most likely find us ‘On Site’ - catching the next big fish. And spending time with our families.
