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Established in New Plymouth in 1989, TGM has grown to become an award-winning full service creative agency that offers graphic design, print, websites, digital solutions, branding, copywriting, marketing, social media and training. Family owned, directors Andrea Leadbetter and David Rielly have established TGM as a boutique agency that works in partnership with Taranaki enterprise.
our values
discovery
There's more to you than meets the eye, and it's time the world discovered your unique qualities. Self-reflection might be tough for us humble Kiwis, but uncovering your truths can reveal winning traits that resonate with the public.
communication
Communication is the foundation of everything we do, from representing you to your customers to fostering harmony at work. If you’ve got a message, we know just the way to convey it.
trust
We’re a diverse creative team, shaped by unique experiences and a wealth of knowledge, ready to earn your trust—no finger-pulling tricks involved. Let us bring fresh perspectives and creative expertise to your next project.
problem solving
If you're feeling tangled up, we'll help you find clarity; if you're adrift, we'll guide you to shore. Creativity defines us—we turn obstacles into opportunities and bring fresh perspectives to solve problems, big or small.
value
When you choose us, you get the perfect balance—quality that doesn’t cut corners and value that speaks for itself. Our experienced team adds perspectives and creates lasting impact, as proven by the positive feedback from our clients.
service
We tailor our service to each client, ensuring we understand their needs, preferences, and unique requirements. At our table, you can expect award-winning, personalised service that goes beyond the ordinary.
meet the team
andrea leadbetter
Andrea has a passion for entrepreneurship having started TGM when she was only 20. Today she helps clients around the maunga to achieve their business goals, sharing her passion for sustainability and normalising te reo Māori within business communications.
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abbie warner
With Abbie’s pedigree in interior design, she has a sharp eye for detail. Couple this with her exceptional customer service and organisational talents you can be assured she will provide you with the best experience to find the right product for you and your team.
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rachael smith
Rachael has worked extensively within the print industry and brings a high level of expertise and knowledge to our team, ensuring clients get the best possible outcomes. Among her achievements she has received the GAPF Award for Best Print NZ Digital Process Apprentice.
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freya chapple
With a keen eye for detail and experience within the Typography industry, Freya takes the lead in our sign and multi-page document design. Her degree in Botany and Zoology has also been very useful particularly when creating the numerous story-telling signs you will see around the region.
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mae zamora
With a modern design aesthetic, Mae has skills in illustration, animation and web design. In her time with TGM she has worked on many significant design projects where her warm and considered approach is always well received.
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luther ashford
Luther is a local South Taranaki artist and a graduate of Toioho ki Āpiti, Māori Visual Arts at Massey University. Her experience and passion for Toi Māori and kaupapa Māori are applied to creating content and building an authentic visual vocabulary specific to each clients needs.
read luther’s pepeha
He uri tenei no Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngāti Ruanui me Te Pakakohi hoki
Ko Taranaki te mounga
Ko Aotea te waka
Ko Te Awa a Taikehu te awa
No Pātea au
Ko Luther Ashford toku ingoa
lisa young
A qualified graphic & web designer with skills in both digital and print gained across a variety of industries, Lisa brings a wealth of design talent and experience to the team.
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te rei hanataua wrathall
With a Diploma of Creative Technologies from WITT, a passion for Toi Māori, knowledge in Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and Taranaki History, Te Rei Hanataua interweaves these pūkenga (skills) into well informed, authentic works of visual art.
read te rei hanataua's pepeha
Tu tonu te Maunga o Taranaki,
E rere ana ngā wai-awa o Onaero, Waitara, Oeo, Tangahoe
Ora tu ana a ngā kāhui o Ruanui, Ruahine, Te Āti Awa tātou o Kaitangata
aaron zame
Aaron tackles our more technical website builds, and enjoys the challenge of coding custom solutions to meet clients needs. He also supports clients with their existing sites as our web support.
christine frey
Graduating in Business Administration together with 10 years of experience in print and packaging with a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources Christine makes the impossible happen for our team.
charlotte stark
Charlotte is born and bred in South Taranaki. She works full time at Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga as a librarian and does art in her spare time. She finds passion in mahi toi, filling her Kete with many different mediums. Charlotte contracts to TGM to support our Māori Visual Arts team.
read charlotte’s pepeha
E tū ake au ki runga tōku Maunga Rakautapu
E kītea ana tōku Moana
Ko Hokianga Whakapou karakia
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka i haria mai ōku tūpuna ki Aotearoa
No Ngapuhi me te rarawa ēnei kōhiwi he uri tēnei o Ngāi Tūpoto
Ko Ngāi Tūpoto tōku Whakaruruhau
Engari no Taranaki ahau e noho ana inaianei
Ko Charlotte Stark ahau
david riley
As the co-owner and financial controller of tgm, David brings his management experience to the team. He champions logistics and lean manufacturing within the business and is proud that tgm provides credible input for Taranaki businesses and organisations.
our relationships
We are part of a national group of graphic design, web design and marketing companies who create websites and print jobs together to gain some incredible economies of scale, and cost savings for our corporate clients. We have a number of smart online tools that allow clients to manage their websites and printing themselves, and gain further efficiencies and savings.
We have a sign team in our building who help us ensure we can manage expectations of our clients. They manufacture and install the signs, display items and expo panels we design. This helps create a seamless process from design through to production, something we have been told by clients they really appreciate.
We work closely with organisations to help them reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. We do this by offering eco-friendly printing, signage and packaging choices, as well as providing coordinated solutions for complex projects.
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