Draft:Tony R. Pope
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Comment: The draft article has various inline citations but the references include nothing significant about Pope (it fails WP:GNG). With the possible exception of Ref 1 (which doesn't link to its target article), there are no citations that extend to more than routine mentions of Pope or the businesses mentioned. Paul W (talk) 20:52, 28 September 2025 (UTC)
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Anthony Ray Pope (born 28 September 1945) is a New Zealand builder and business owner known for his contributions to commercialisation and community development on Waiheke Island.[1]
Anthony Ray Pope | |
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| Born | September 28, 1945 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Builder and Business Owner |
| Known for | Community and Commercial development on Waiheke Island |
| Spouse | Sandra Rushbrook (m. 1973) |
| Children | Bridget Laura Pope and Elizabeth Jane Pope |
Early life and education
[edit]Pope was born in Pitt St Maternity Hospital in Auckland, 1945, the youngest of five children born to parents Frank Ray Pope and Edna Ruth Foster.[2][3] His family moved to Waiheke Island when he was 11 months old. He went to school at Blackpool School Hall.[4] He left school at 17 with no formal qualifications and started a boat building qualification with Jim Young boat building.[citation needed] He gained his boat building qualification.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]In 1978, he and his family established Waiheke Timber and Hardware Limited[5] at 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. The company expanded and joined the Mitre 10 franchise in 1986, constructing a new showroom on the site.[citation needed]
Between 1986 and 2007, he also operated Waiheke Ready Mix Limited, which ran a manual bag mix concrete plant at 8 Beatty Parade.[citation needed]
In 1996, he expanded into the retail sector on Waiheke Island, establishing the island’s first supermarket at 102 Ostend Road. The store, initially operated by Foodstuffs, was later taken over by Progressive Enterprises.[citation needed]
By 1998, he sold the Mitre 10 timber and hardware[5] assets to Fletcher Building, retaining the land and buildings while continuing other ventures. He also founded Waiheke Recyclers Limited,[6][7] establishing a vehicle recycling facility at 102 Ostend Road. The company operated under contract to Auckland Council, collecting and crushing old vehicles, selling second-hand parts, and shipping scrap metal to Auckland smelters.[citation needed]
From 1999 to 2008, he ran Marine Fuel Services Limited.[8] With Council support, he oversaw the construction of an automated marine fuel facility on a new floating pontoon at Matiatia Wharf. This was the only marine fuel facility on Waiheke Island at the time, operating as a public service before eventually being sold to a local mobile fuel supplier.[citation needed]
In 2000, he founded Waiheke Readymix Limited,[9] securing consent to develop an automated concrete plant at 102 Ostend Road. Waiheke Recyclers Limited[9] was relocated to the adjoining site and continued until 2004. The original recycling building was later redeveloped to house the Waiheke Bus Company,[10][11] which remains there and is currently being upgraded to accommodate electric buses. In 2004, Waiheke Readymix[9] added a second cement silo, boosting production.
His family trust contributed further to local business infrastructure in 2006 by constructing a four-unit shop and office complex at 102 Ostend Road, accommodating Carpark Café & Bar,[12] Pukeko Signs and Graphics,[13] Waiheke Art and Craft Supplies,[14] and the trust’s own office. The following year, Waiheke Readymix Limited sold its business assets to Fletcher Building, though the trust retained ownership of the land and buildings.[citation needed]
In 2009, the Cory Road Family Trust purchased a five-hectare block at 87 Ostend Road, where Waiheke Recycling Limited[6][7] began operating a cleanfill site under Council consent.[15]
In 2010, the trust sold its Belgium Street holdings to Progressive Enterprises, which later developed a new supermarket on the site.[citation needed]
Personal life
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In 1973, on 17 September Pope married Sandra Rushbrook, a pharmacist born in Auckland. Sandra played a big part in Tony's career and contributions to Waiheke Island. They had two Children Bridget Laura Pope (b. 1974) and Elizabeth Jane Pope (b.1982).[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "And from 30 years ago, 30 December 1994" (Newspaper Article). Gulf News. Gulf News. 2025-01-03. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
Interveiwed as someone who shaped Waiheke, Tony Pope, the man who grew a small timber company in Oneroa into a major business where Placemakers operates today...
- ^ "Edna Ruth Foster (1920-1998)". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "John POPE Obituary (2014) - The New Zealand Herald". notices.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Philips, Judith. "Early Surfdale (a talk by Judith Philips)". RootsWeb. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
10. Blackpool School
- ^ a b "Waiheke Timber and Hardware Limited". companyhhub.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b "Waiheke Recyclers Limited". companyhub.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b "WAIHEKE RECYCLERS LIMITED". nzwao.com. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "MARINE FUEL SERVICES LIMITED". companyhub.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b c "Firth Concrete - Our Brands". firth.co.nz. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Waiheke Bus Company". fullers.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Waiheke Bus Depot - Overview of Waiheke Island". yheke.co.nz. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "The Carpark Cafe". tourismwaiheke.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Sign Maidens - Waiheke's Best Signage Company". signmaidens.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Waiheke Arts and Crafts Suppplies". waihekeartcraft.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Johnson, Erin (2019-07-19). "Consent requested to discharge contaminates at wetland site". Waiheke Gulf News. Retrieved 2025-09-24.