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The road less travelled: From caskets to caravans

Based in Pukekohe, TrailLite had its origins under the name Penman & Crotty, where two cabinetmakers making caskets had a passion project that has turned profitable.

WATCH: TrailLite joint managing director Shaun Newman speaks with Kate McVicar.

Kate McVicar Mon, 02 Dec 2024

TrailLite joint managing director Shaun Newman openly admits he wasn’t initially interested in joining the family campervan business.

“It never even really came up in conversation at all,” he tells NBR from inside his motorhome.

“It wasn’t until I was in my 30s doing a business degree that

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Kate McVicar Mon, 02 Dec 2024
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