The Nissan Team

Cockram Nissan is the South Island’s largest Nissan Dealer, with a staff of 30 dedicated people and a history that dates back to being one of the original Datsun Dealers in New Zealand. Please scroll through the list below to meet a few of the friendly faces at Cockram Nissan.

Management | Vehicle Sales | Administration | Showroom Reception | Service | Parts | Marketing

Management


Nissan Dealer Principal - Alistair HazeldineAlistair Hazeldine, Dealer Principal
Phone: 03 366 2644  Mobile: 0275 721 555
ahazeldine@cockramnissan.co.nz

“After 10 years as a Salesperson, Alistair became Sales Manager of the dealership. After 10 years in that role, he proudly advanced to the position of Dealer Principal.”

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Administration


Operations Manager - Jennifer LoganJennifer Logan, Operations Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0275 317 378
jlogan@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Jennifer Logan is one of our many team members who have been with the company for over 20 years. In fact, Jennifer joined us straight out of University where she studied commerce.”

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Showroom Reception


Nissan Showroom Administrator - Amanda WangfordAmanda Wangford, Showroom Receptionist
Phone: 03 366 2644
awangford@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Amanda has spent time living in Australia where she worked for a Mitsubishi dealership before she saw the light and returned to good old New Zealand to join the Cockram Motors family”

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Vehicle Sales


Nissan Sales - Richard LambertRichard Lambert, General Sales Manager – New & Used Vehicles
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0275 484 246
rlambert@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Richard is a true people-person and a real goal-chaser. He loves a good challenge and holds a great amount of respect for his successful and highly driven sales team.”

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Nissan Sales - Terry WaghornTerry Waghorn, Fleet Sales Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0274 350 250
twaghorn@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Terry has over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry, including working for Cockram Nissan up until the late 80s before moving to Blenheim to further his career. He later returned to Cockram Nissan where he’s been ever since.”

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Nissan Sales - Mike AkehurstMike Akehurst, New & Used Vehicle Consultant
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 027 637 7950
makehurst@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Mike Akehurst has been with the Cockram family for a number of years. When not at work, Mike is a keen fisherman and has many tales to tell anyone who will listen!.”

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Rob ManningRob Manning, New & Used Vehicle Consultant
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0272 969 832
rmanning@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Rob Manning has been working in the Cockram Nissan sales team since 2005. Outside of work, Rob stays active through mountain biking and indoor soccer and enjoys watching Rugby League.”

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Nissan Sales - Brian HigginsBrian Higgins, New & Used Vehicle Consultant
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0275 999 157
bhiggins@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Brian is a huge fishing enthusiast and enjoys fishing in either lake or sea in his boat, followed by the obligatory BBQ.”

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Nissan Sales - Nathan FordNathan Ford, New & Used Vehicle Consultant
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 027 706 8158
nford@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Nathan Ford joined the Cockram Nissan sales team in 2013. He’s looking forward to plenty of years ahead as part of this dedicated team.”

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Finance

Business Manager - Brent SullivanBrent Sullivan, Business Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0274 999 071
bsullivan@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Brent is dedicated to helping our customers settle on a finance arrangement that they feel comfortable with and takes great satisfaction out of a successful outcome for all parties.”

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Business Manager - Russell JohnstonRussell Johnston, Business Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 021 190 3971
rjohnston@cockramnissan.co.nz

“A Southland man by birth, Russell grew up on his family’s farm where he developed the high-level of work ethics that he demonstrates in everything he does to this day.”

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Service Department


Nissan Service - David MayDavid May,
Service Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644 Mobile: 0275 389 581
dmay@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Outside of work, David is involved in cricket and holds a black belt in Judo. He also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.”

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Nissan Service - Tony McGuireTony McGuire, Assistant Service Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644
tmcguire@cockramnissan.co.nz

“In Tony’s spare time, he remains active in multisport – running, cycling, kayaking – and has competed in races such as the Speights’ Coast to Coast, Gold Rush, and more.”

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Nissan Service - Lille WaddingtonLille Waddington, Service Receptionist
Phone: 03 366 2644
lwaddington @cockramnissan.co.nz

“Lille loves working with people which makes Cockram the ideal workplace for her as she’s constantly interacting with others and is surrounded by a “great bunch of people who enjoy this place as much as I do”.”

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Showroom Receptionist - Aimee AtwellAimee Attewell, Service/Showroom Receptionist
Phone: 03 366 2644
aattewell@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Aimee enjoys meeting new customers as well as catching up with our ‘regulars’. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys socialising with friends and keeping herself busy.”

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Business Development Advisor - Nicole VerheulNicole Verheul, Business Development Advisor
Phone: 03 366 2644
nverheul@cockramnissan.co.nz

“As our Business Development Advisor, I’m involved with making sure all of our customers are 100% satisfied with the work carried out on their vehicles.”

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Parts Department


Nissan Parts - Tony BeatonTony Beaton, Parts Manager
Phone: 03 366 2644
tbeaton@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Tony is a real problem solver and enjoys tackling a new challenge every day – sourcing the right parts at the right price and at the right time for his department’s customers, and managing our energetic parts team.”

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Nissan Parts - Daniel DonnellanDaniel Donnellan, Senior Parts Salesperson
Phone: 03 366 2644
ddonnellan@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Outside of work, Daniel is enjoying the challenge of being a new parent and loves watching his wee girl grow into a little person.”

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Nissan Parts - Greg RoachGreg Roach, Parts Salesperson
Phone: 03 366 2644
groach@cockramnissan.co.nz

“In his role as Parts Consultant, Greg enjoys the different challenges that he faces with the team every day and finding the best solution for his customers’ needs. Greg has a keen interest in horse racing and, during the winter, plays social football for Hornby.”

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Nissan Parts - Scott LuxonScott Luxon, Parts Salesperson
Phone: 03 366 2644
sluxon@cockramnissan.co.nz

In his spare time, Scott enjoys getting involved in the NZDatsun club (as a Datsun driver himself), 50cc moped rides (with the Quake City Rumblers), collecting “sweet Japanese mag wheels” and is a huge fan of old and low cars.”

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Adam WrightAdam Wright, Parts Salesperson
Phone: 03 366 2644
awright@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Adam brought with him 5 years of experience in the aftermarket parts industry and this experience contributes towards his well-rounded skills as a parts consultant.”

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Matt QuinnMatt Quinn, Parts Trainee
Phone: 03 366 2644
mquinn@cockramnissan.co.nz

“Matt joined the Cockram team as a groomer and quickly demonstrated that he had what it takes to join our busy parts team.”

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Marketing and Digital Media


Digital Media - Mark LincolnMark Lincoln, Digital Media Specialist
Phone: 03 366 2644
mlincoln@cockramnissan.co.nz

“As our Digital Media Specialist, Mark Lincoln is responsible for maintaining and developing our online presence, including our website (content development, usability testing, and search engine optimisation), blog, and Social Media profiles.”

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Kylie KeownKylie Keown, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Phone: 03 366 2644
kkeown@cockramnissan.co.nz

“As our Marketing & Promotions Coordinator, Kylie is involved with developing our marketing channels and ensuring our brand resonates well with our customers.”

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