Seeka
Client: Seeka Limited
Service Provider: The Tidy Kiwi Exterior Washing Services
Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Services: Building Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Roof Treatment
Partnership: 4+ years and ongoing
A Conversation That Turned Into a Long-Term Contract
Four years ago, the relationship between Seeka Limited and The Tidy Kiwi started in a way that most commercial contracts don’t.
It didn’t begin with a formal tender or a polished sales presentation.
It started on the packhouse floor.
At the time, Fred Perez, Managing Director of The Tidy Kiwi, was working as a casual kiwifruit stacker during the peak season at Huka Pak packhouse in Mount Maunganui.
Like many seasonal workers in the Bay of Plenty, Fred worked long shifts during the harvest. But outside of those hours, he was quietly building a small exterior cleaning business.
One day, the Packhouse Manager and Site Manager noticed something unusual in the car park.
Fred had arrived in a van branded with the name “The Tidy Kiwi.”
Curious, one of the managers asked him a simple question:
“Fred, what do you do apart from working here?”
Fred replied:
“I run a small exterior cleaning business. We wash houses and buildings, clean gutters, and treat roofs.”
That short exchange led to the first opportunity.
The First Job: A Long-Overdue Gutter Clean
The manager explained that the packhouse gutters hadn’t been cleaned for several years.
Facilities like packhouses face unique maintenance challenges. Over time, gutters can accumulate:
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Leaves and organic debris
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Dust and residue from surrounding orchards
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Seasonal build-up from high operational activity
When gutters are neglected, the risk increases for:
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Overflow during heavy rain
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Water damage to buildings
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Maintenance issues that become more expensive later
The manager asked Fred if he could provide a quote to clean the gutters at the Huka Pak facility.
Fred prepared the quote and scheduled the work.
Delivering the Work
The project involved cleaning large industrial gutters across the packhouse roofline.
Like many commercial facilities in the kiwifruit industry, the site presented practical challenges:
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Long roof spans
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High access areas
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Significant debris build-up
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Safety considerations typical of operational packhouses
Fred and his team completed the work safely and efficiently.
The immediate outcomes were straightforward but important:
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Gutters restored to full drainage capacity
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Reduced risk of overflow during heavy rainfall
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Improved preventative maintenance for the facility
But the bigger outcome was trust.
The Seeka team saw a contractor who showed up, did the job properly, and communicated clearly.
That first job opened the door to a long-term working relationship.
Expanding Across Multiple Seeka Facilities
After the successful completion of the Huka Pak job, Seeka began requesting The Tidy Kiwi’s services at additional sites.
Over time, the scope of work expanded across several Seeka facilities in the Bay of Plenty.
Sites serviced now include:
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Huka Pak Packhouse – Mount Maunganui
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Katikati Packhouse
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Ōpōtiki Packhouse
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KKP Facility
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Seeka 360
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Seeka Transpack
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Transcool Facilities
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RSA Accommodation in Katikati
What began as a single gutter clean gradually developed into ongoing facility maintenance across multiple locations.
Services Provided
Today, The Tidy Kiwi supports Seeka with several core exterior maintenance services.
Building Washing
Exterior cleaning to remove:
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Dust and environmental residue
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Organic build-up
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Mould and algae
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General industrial grime
This helps maintain both site presentation and building longevity.
Gutter Cleaning & Maintenance
Regular gutter maintenance ensures:
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Proper stormwater drainage
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Reduced risk of overflow or water damage
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Lower long-term repair costs
For large industrial roofs, this preventative maintenance is essential.
Roof Treatment
Roof treatments are applied to control:
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Moss
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Lichen
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Organic growth
This helps extend the lifespan of roofing materials and maintain building integrity.
Why Seeka Continues to Work With The Tidy Kiwi
For commercial and industrial facilities, choosing a contractor isn’t about marketing — it’s about reliability.
Several factors have contributed to the ongoing relationship.
1. Reliability on the Ground
From the first project, The Tidy Kiwi delivered the work as promised.
Jobs were completed safely, on schedule, and to a consistent standard.
Jobs were completed safely, on schedule, and to a consistent standard.
2. Understanding How Packhouses Operate
Because Fred previously worked inside a packhouse environment, he understands:
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Seasonal harvest pressures
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Operational schedules
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Safety expectations
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The need to minimise disruption to production
That practical understanding matters when working on active industrial sites.
3. Consistent Quality Across Multiple Sites
Over the past four years, The Tidy Kiwi has delivered consistent maintenance services across multiple Seeka facilities.
Consistency reduces the need for site managers to constantly source new contractors.
4. Strong Working Relationships
Facility maintenance often comes down to trust.
Site managers know that when they schedule work with The Tidy Kiwi:
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The team will show up
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The job will be completed properly
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Communication will be straightforward
Results for Seeka
After more than four years of partnership, the practical outcomes are clear.
Seeka facilities benefit from:
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Reduced risk of water damage from blocked gutters
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Cleaner, better-maintained buildings
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Preventative roof maintenance that extends asset life
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Safer facilities for staff and operations
What began as a one-off job has evolved into ongoing maintenance support across multiple locations.
What This Means for Other Facility Managers
If you manage a commercial or industrial site, the situation may be familiar:
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Gutters that haven’t been checked in years
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Roofs developing moss or lichen
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Buildings gradually collecting grime and organic build-up
These issues often sit on the maintenance list until they become urgent.
The experience with Seeka shows what happens when those tasks are handled consistently.
Preventative exterior maintenance reduces risk, protects assets, and keeps facilities operating smoothly.
A Partnership Built on Work, Not Sales
The relationship between Seeka and The Tidy Kiwi didn’t start with a sales pitch.
It started with a conversation, a small job, and work delivered properly.
Four years later, that relationship continues across multiple facilities in the Bay of Plenty.
For facility managers looking for a contractor who understands industrial environments and delivers reliable exterior maintenance, that track record speaks for itself.
Considering Exterior Maintenance for Your Facility?
If you manage a commercial or industrial site in the Bay of Plenty and need support with:
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Building washing
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Gutter cleaning
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Roof treatment
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Ongoing exterior maintenance
The Tidy Kiwi works with facilities like yours every day.
