Our Team
At Thorne Group, the strength and depth of our team truly sets us apart.
Led by founders and directors, General Manager - Aaron Thorne (centre) has decades of project management experience paired with a sound understanding of land development, geotechnical challenges and site feasibility. Construction Director - Gavin Morrow (right), a master craftsman with experience building high-end homes across Europe, has developed many of the refined (and often unique) systems we now use to successfully deliver complex rural and coastal builds. Peter Buck (left) ensures strong financial governance, clear project oversight, and ethical business practices – giving both clients and architects confidence from start to finish.
Supported by an experienced team, our Project Managers, qualified builders with extensive experience in delivering high-end architectural projects, are responsible for keeping projects on track and clients informed. Onsite we maintain small, dedicated build teams each led by a foreman with minimum 20-years of experience, committed to delivering every detail with precision, quality and care.
Dad had always been involved in property development and l think that is where my passion for construction really evolved from.
AARON THORNE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
After working in corporate roles in Sydney and London, Lisa and I returned to New Zealand and co-founded what’s now Thorne Group in 2007 with Gavin and my brother-in-law…
PETER BUCK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
I grew up at the Mount and consider myself a true local. I always had a passion for construction and building, even as a kid.
GAVIN MORROW
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR
After spending 16 years as a builder, working mainly on high-end residential builds in Hamilton, in 2017 l made the transition to Project Manager.
SCOTT EVERED
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Craig is often referred to as a 'legend' with his ability to transmute the craftsmanship he developed and refined as a bespoke furniture maker for the Fortnum & Mason…
CRAIG MCNAUGHTON
SENIOR SITE FOREMAN
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Raised in South Auckland, followed by 15 years living in Hamilton, I have been based in Tauranga since 2004 enjoying all the benefits of raising a family near the coast.
CLARE SOKIMI
BUSINESS / CLIENT CARE MANAGER
After growing up in Invercargill I moved first to Dunedin then Queenstown where I qualified as a builder while working on high end residential projects.
MARC RUSSELL
PROJECT MANAGER / SNR CARPENTER
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I’ve worked for global companies around the world, but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of working with your brother and your husband in a family business!
LISA BUCK
PROCESS / MARKETING
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What sets Thorne Group apart? You feel part of a family, an exclusive club. People who have Thorne houses are very happy to talk about their experience with nothing but praise
Robin & Sarah
(Built 3 times with TG)
We had a very good experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better build. We had so much trust in them, we were confident they weren’t fleecing us”
Ken & Gaye
Their reputation is very good, if we mention we have a Thorne Group house, people say ‘good choice’. I believe it adds value to our home and will to the sale price if/when we sell.
Kurt
Everyone onsite has an obvious respect for this company and want to do an excellent job to continue with that relationship.
Nic & Steve
I am proud to say that Thorne Group has done 3 builds for me! I had the privilege of top-class service, from start to finish nothing was ever a problem. I would not build with anyone else Thorne Group all the way
Vicky
We are delighted with the high-quality standard of finish in the house. Other builders, friends and family, regularly comment on it. We still get people knocking on our door wanting to know who built our house.
Steve & Brenda
