Included in your FBA membership. This event is for Family Business Members and Advisor Members.
Get an inside look at Parks Towing, New Zealand's largest towing specialist who turned 100 years old in 2025. Meet the Gerring Family, go behind the scenes at their towing, linehaul and storage facilities and learn about their unexpected start in business and how they have continued their family legacy for the last century.
Parks Towing was founded in 1925 by Matthew Park, who sold his funeral undertaking business to pursue his lifelong passion for trucks. The business has grown substantially over the years and expanded across the South Island and into the North Island. Offering services in heavy recovery, engineering, linehaul transport, fleet servicing, Hiab and machinery transport, secure vehicle storage, and complete automotive repairs.
During this special event, you will hear from Stuart Gerring, General Manager, who will discuss leadership, the business's growth through acquisitions, family dynamics, and its 100-year legacy.
What to expect:
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Facility Tour: Go behind the scenes on a tour of their towing, linehaul and storage facilities, to see their operations.
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Expansion: Learn how the business has expanded over the last 100 years and handled new acquisitions.
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100-year Legacy: Hear the story of the last 100 years and how the family have continued the legacy started a century ago.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow family business owners and industry peers, share experiences, and build valuable relationships that can support your business's future growth.
Meet Parks Towing
Parks Towing is a family-owned towing and transport specialist passionate about delivering reliable heavy recovery and transport solutions across New Zealand. They are New Zealand's largest towing specialist, celebrating 100 years of operation in 2025. Their team is dedicated to providing comprehensive services including heavy recovery, engineering, linehaul transport, fleet servicing, machinery transport, secure vehicle storage, and complete automotive repairs.
Founded by Matthew Park in 1925, Parks Towing had an unusual beginning with Matthew selling his funeral undertaking business to pursue his lifelong passion for trucks. What began as one man's passion has grown into something far greater. Over a century, Parks Towing has evolved through multiple generations, expanding across the South Island and into the North Island while maintaining the commitment to quality and service that Matthew established.
Parks Towing's continued commitment to excellence and supporting New Zealand businesses remains unwavering. With access to depots across the South Island and now three depots in Wellington, their fleet and team are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to take the problem away, no matter how big or complex. The business has grown substantially through strategic acquisitions while maintaining strong family values and operational standards. The company has expanded from its original towing services into a comprehensive transport and recovery operation, transforming from a single truck operation into New Zealand's largest towing specialist with a remarkable 100-year legacy.
Why Come Along?
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Gain exclusive insights into the operations of a successful family business.
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Learn first-hand from the family behind the business about their opportunities and challenges.
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Expand your network within the FBA community and enjoy a relaxed environment for learning, sharing, and connecting.
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Find inspiration and practical ideas for your own business.
Event Details
This event is being held at Park Towings Wellington facility.
Please arrive promptly at 4:30pm and enjoy networking, a panel discussion and facility tour.
If you have any questions, need assistance with registration, or require support on the day, please contact Nicole Pluck at Npluck@familybusiness.org.nz. Alternatively, you can reach FBA's Office by calling 0800 249 357.
