John McKenzie
Director/Qualified Carpenter

I have been in the building industry since I was a teenager and have been running Rag Reno’s Ltd for the last 10+ years. I am the person you initially meet when starting your project. I can help you with design, preliminary budgets through to having a fixed price and contract for your building project. I work in the background developing our company and improving our systems to make building an enjoyable experience for all. I have worked hard to build relationships with other trades and suppliers to ensure a smooth process for everyone. Client satisfaction is my number 1 priority.

When I am not at work, I enjoy snowboarding, going to concerts, travel and spending time with friends and family. 

Sarah McKenzie
Director/Office Manager

I take care of all the day-to-day logistics of running our team and sites. I help John with the sales and marketing side of our business, as well as making sure all our clients’ quotes are completed on time. From time to time, I visit the sites to catch up with the team. I enjoy seeing the progress of the projects and love it when we get great feedback from our clients.

When I have time to myself you will find me reading, watching sport, travelling, and spending time with my friends and whānau.

Sean Callaghan
Project Manager/Qualified Carpenter

Rag Reno’s has been my second family since I started in July 2013. I have enjoyed seeing the development of our skilled and qualified team over this time.  As Project Manager you will mostly find me out on site meeting with clients, contractors and our team of builders. When I am not on site, I am back in the office scheduling and co-ordinating projects. Nowadays we also use advanced technology for scheduling jobs and tasks, which has made life easier and gives our clients regular updates of what is happening on site.

When duty is not calling, I enjoy hunting, travelling, and spending time with friends.

Mark Proffit
Foreman/Qualified Carpenter

I have been working for Rag Reno’s since 2017. I enjoy the challenges of the building projects we do and the satisfied customer at the end of the job. I work on site full time, making sure the day-to-day project runs smoothly and gets completed within the set timeline.
 
I am a family man. When I am not building our clients’ dream homes, I enjoy spending time with my 2 kids and my wife. I am also an avid motor sport and rugby fan.

Mike Legg
Foreman/Qualified Carpenter

I have been part of the Rag Reno’s team since 2017, during which time I have been able to develop my building skills further. My position requires me to be on site full time. I take care of the building projects, including making sure they run smoothly and are completed on schedule.
 
I enjoy helping co-ordinate all the materials and trades required for each job. Seeing a project coming to life from start to finish is one of the greater satisfactions of this job.
 
When I am not on site working, you will find me playing cricket and out fishing. I enjoy playing with my dog and watching sports and of course spending time with my wife and family

Chris Danbrook
Qualified Carpenter
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I have been enjoying working for Rag Reno’s since starting my apprenticeship with them in 2016. I work on site alongside the team to get the job completed. I enjoy the challenges of the job and understanding all the stages of a building project. I value the importance of getting things correct at the start to make for smooth sailing throughout the project.
 
Outside of work, I enjoy the thrill of rock climbing and skiing as well as hanging out with my mates.

Chris Johnstone
Qualified Carpenter

I joined Rag Reno’s in January 2021 and enjoy the values and standards they have. Their attention to detail is so important throughout the build process from design to completion. I work closely with the foreman to get the job completed.
 
When I am not at work, I enjoy diving and spending time with my family.

Matt Cathcart
Apprentice/Builder

I started my apprenticeship in carpentry with Rag Reno’s in November 2017 and have enjoyed every moment. When I was younger, I worked for John and the team over the school holidays. I enjoyed the experience so much I joined them full time. I love the way they transform existing houses, upgrade them, and make them a happier place for the owner to enjoy. I work on site on the projects, contributing to a smooth completion.
 
Outside of work I am usually surfing or golfing. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Rory McQuay
Apprentice

I started my apprenticeship with Rag Reno’s in January 2020, after 13 years in the automotive industry. I’m thoroughly enjoying learning new skills with a great team of experienced builders, in a whānau-oriented company. I work closely with these builders to contribute towards the high-quality house builds and renovations.

When I’m not at mahi you’ll find me spending time with my wife and whānau, watching the Warriors, working on my project car or off fishing/hunting.

Ollie Hill
Apprentice

I started my position at Rag Reno’s in September 2020. I am really enjoying getting into my apprenticeship in carpentry. I have learnt many new skills and I enjoy the experience of working with expert and qualified builders who are teaching me the skills to renovate and build houses of outstanding quality and very high standards.

Outside of work I enjoy playing basketball, a few rounds of golf and mucking around with cars.

Ayden Lambert
Apprentice

I have relished my time working for Rag Reno’s since I started in November 2020. I love learning new skills from different members of the team, applying those new skills into our work, and seeing our work progress from start to finish.
 
In my spare time I enjoy fishing and spending time with my wife and son.