OUR TEAM

Senior Management

Founder, CEO and Managing Director

Saia Latu is the Founder, CEO, and General Manager of TROW Group. With more than two decades of experience in deconstruction, civil infrastructure and maintenance, Saia is the driving force behind the TROW group of companies. He believes in maintaining great relationships with his customers who trust and rely on him to provide right solutions to their problems, read more…

Operations Manager

Joe manages the day-to-day operations across the entire TROW organisation and heads Health and Safety critical for all our people and projects. He is responsible also for HR and TROW’s various work programmes. As a coach and mentor, Joe is passionate about creating pathway opportunities for young Pasifika and Māori through self-confidence, tool skills, training and employment, read more…

Julie Latu

Cheif Financial Officer

Julie brings to the organisation more than two decades of IT experience managing teams across NZ and Australia where she worked predominantly in the ERP space across all roles including helpdesk, consulting, project management, business analysis, support management, account management and service delivery management, read more…

Project Team

Ulric Betham

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ulric is an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex commercial and residential projects across the North Island of New Zealand. His extensive experience spans working with leading private and government organizations, including Kāinga Ora, Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC), Auckland Council, and The Ministry of Education, read more…

Joseph Vagana

Project Delivery

Joseph approaches his work with a focus on discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. Born in Leeds, England, he is proud of his Samoan and Māori heritage, with connections to Aleipata and Lefaga in Samoa and to Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Porou in Aotearoa. These roots anchor his outlook, reminding him that the strength of a person is measured not only by what they achieve but also by how they contribute to the collective, read more…

Lewis Swann

Assistant Project Delivery

Lewis carries with him a rich blend of cultures, experiences, and perspectives that shape his journey at TROW Group. Born in Warrington, England while his father played professional rugby league, his roots are firmly planted in Aleisa and Afiamalu in Samoa and in Te Atiawa of Taranaki, Aotearoa. These foundations remind him that identity is like a vaka, strengthened by many hands and guided by collective wisdom. read more…

Hire/Maintenance

Greg Ah-Colt

Hire/Maintenance Lead

Greg Ah-Colt, originally from Auckland, New Zealand, brings a wealth of experience in civil construction and machinery to his role at TROW Group. With a background in machinery hire and a passion for sustainability, Greg plays a vital part in the Recycling Yard, Sales, and Machinery Division. He’s driven by a strong work ethic, guided by the belief that “Hard work beats talent.”, read more…

Leighton Varea

Recycling Administrator

Since starting at TROW, one of the most valuable lessons Leighton has learned is adaptability. In an industry where no two days are ever the same, she’s embraced the challenges of staying organised while adjusting quickly to new tasks and priorities. It’s a skill that has proven essential and deeply rewarding in her role. Before joining TROW, Leighton immersed herself in the construction industry while studying toward a Bachelor of Engineering at AUT. read more…

Communitcations/Media 

Jayda Iole-Pauga

Communications/Media Coordinator

Jayda is an experienced communicator with a strong passion for storytelling, which she discovered through her journey to completing a Bachelor of Dance Studies. Her degree led her to explore how movement or action can convey powerful narratives, a skill she applies in her essence of storytelling now. At Trow, Jayda is focused on sharing impactful stories that amplify the voices of Pasifika and Maori communities. With a commitment to creating meaningful connections of positive change with Papatuanuku. Through effective communication, she is dedicated to supporting Trow’s mission of building a sustainable future through, read more…

Tonga Division

Ben Tautua’a

General manager of Division in Tonga

Ben is the General Manager of the TROW division in Tonga. His loyalty towards TROW’s mission  stretches several years back when its Deconstruction sector emerged. He is the driving force behind the inception of TROW’s vision to build stable, affordable and sustainable infrastructure throughout Tonga using quality deconstructed materials from New Zealand, read more…

Amelia Tautua’a

Administration Manager of Division in Tonga

Since joining the organization in 2018, Amelia Tautuaʻa has worked closely alongside the General Manager, becoming an invaluable asset to the Tonga Division. In her role as Administration Manager, Amelia oversees critical administrative functions with unwavering dedication and expertise. Her responsibilities include managing financial activities, coordinating office supplies, organizing team meetings, and ensuring full compliance with reporting obligations. Read more…