30 Years in Business

In 1991 Live Wires was born. It’s been a wonderful journey, growing from a small, home based business in my spare bedroom and that of my then business partner Jane Webster. We decided to quit teaching and have a go at importing and 30 years later here we are. Now Live Wires has a warehouse with 11 full time staff, part timers and 7 sales reps spread throughout New Zealand.

Jane retired 12 years ago so I am the only Wire now.

I can’t tell you in this article all the different things we have faced in the 30 years we have been in existence. Most of them have been fun and exciting but I would be deceiving you if I didn’t say there were times of great difficulty and sadness, but that happens in business and you certainly come out stronger having dealt with it.

What is at the centre of our world are wonderful suppliers, wonderful customers and wonderful staff - who could ask for more.

There is more to come, but I want to thank everyone for making this business what it is today and what it will be in the future.

With great appreciation and love

Helen Harvey
Director