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MTF honours top dealers

Finance company treats annual award winners to special celebration among North Canterbury wineries. PLUS – gallery
Posted on 11 February, 2025
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Staff excellence award winner Tem Huang (left), from Honda Store Christchurch, and Chris Lamers, MTF’s chief executive officer  
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Giancarlo Moretti, from 1 Stop Motors in Auckland, shows off the business excellence prize with MTF’s Chris Lamers  
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Nicole Pye, managing director of Buythiscar, at the celebration with MTF’s Chris Lamers  
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Reju Raj, from True Value Cars in Dunedin, whose company received the best performing new dealership award from MTF’s Chris Lamers  

MTF has announced the winners of its 2024 Dealer Awards, which celebrate dealerships and individuals who exemplify the company’s values of customer care, innovation and responsible lending. 

Tem Huang, from Honda Store Christchurch, won the staff excellence gong, while the business excellence prize went to 1 Stop Motors in Auckland.

Buythiscar, also in Auckland, took out the culture of responsibility award and the honour for best performing new dealership went to True Value Cars in Dunedin.
a breathtaking celebration set amongst the wineries of Waipara, North Canterbury. 

The winners were treated to a special celebration with MTF sales and board representatives among the wineries of Waipara, North Canterbury, including a wine tasting at the Pegasus Bay Winery and lunch at Greystone Wines & Restaurant. 

Chris Lamers, MTF’s chief executive officer, says the company has championed vehicle dealerships nationwide since 1970 and over the past three years has sought to strengthen its presence with traders. 

“The winners of the 2024 awards represent the best of MTF. They embody customer care and innovation every day, upholding responsible lending practices despite challenging economic conditions, while ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience at all times,” he adds. 

“We know customers notice a difference when they choose to finance with us and this means our dealer network benefits from more repeat business. This year’s winners are prime examples of that win-win proposition.” 

Award winners 

Staff Excellence: Tem Huang, Honda Store Christchurch 
Business Excellence: 1 Stop Motors (Auckland) 
Culture of Responsibility: Buythiscar (Auckland) 
Best Performing New Dealership: True Value Cars (Dunedin)