Building Better Business
Since 1989

A privately owned New Zealand company, trusted by businesses across the Waikato for over 35 years.

The One-Stop
Communication Shop

We will take care of all your telecommunications needs. Your communications services work for you, not you for them. Consider it done.

Providing 'best of class' telecommunications and tech services to small businesses in New Zealand. Personalised service and a one-stop shop for your tech needs — making sure tech works for your business.

Central Communications Ltd is a privately owned and operated New Zealand company, supplying a comprehensive range of telecommunications, security and data services to businesses and individuals. Established in February 1989 by Max and Raewyn Whitelaw, we have remained committed to delivering better service and competitive pricing — a right for all.

Central Communications team

The People Behind
Central Comms

Paul Willard
Paul Willard
Owner & IT Manager

Paul has always been fully immersed in telecommunications — first as a Systems Administrator, then Senior Network Engineer, then Network Operations Manager, then General Manager at numerous internet and telecoms companies. Paul has been running telecommunications systems for 25 years, he's seen a lot! He studied management at executive level at Waikato University, but at heart is a geek who loves technology. In the weekends he enjoys hunting and fishing. Paul took over management of Central Communications in April 2022.

Max Whitelaw
Max Whitelaw
Founder

Max and Raewyn established Central Communications Ltd in February 1989 to provide an alternative to the dominant players in the telecommunications market at that time. After more than 30 years running Central Communications, Max and Raewyn handed the leadership to Paul.

Grace Sun
Grace Sun
Office Manager

Grace has been running all the administration of Central Communications for a very long time. Grace will likely be the person you speak with when you ring into the office.

Aleks Skomski
Aleks Skomski
Senior Telco Engineer

Aleks has been involved in telecommunications for over a decade. He has extensive experience in wireless networking, data cabling, fibre optics, and phone systems. Aleks is a family man and a musician who enjoys playing in a rock band.

Adam Crawforth
Adam Crawforth
Telco Engineer

Adam has years of experience as a warehouse manager for a large retailer. He's likely one of the guys you met who came to your business and helped you out.
Adam has moved on to follow his passion in animal medicine, but we are leaving him here because he is, legit, one of the funniest people who has been with Central Comms. 🤣

Company Information

GST Number
135-084-565
NZBN
9429050077809
Company Number
8261978
Bank
ASB Hamilton
Bank Account
12-3498-0001628-00
SWIFT / BIC
ASBBNZ2A
PSPLA Licence
26-136741 (Paul Willard)