Recharge Group

Recharge Group Accounting and Business Advisory, specialising in the trades industry. Support for Tradies.
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17/08/2026

Long read….up to you!

But if you know someone who might be a bit average….just take 2 mins and then send this to them! It would be much appreciated! Or feel free to share. 🙏

I started Recharge Retreats a few years back for one simple reason.

Most blokes don’t act on their mental health until they hit rock bottom. They bury their head in the sand, crack on, and tell themselves they’re all good.

I want to catch it early. And I want lads to not feel weird about getting some help.

Most people don’t have a “busy” problem. They have a priorities, or boundaries, problem.

Here at Recharge, we run retreats on our private family farm in Taranaki where we do some cool s**t, slow things down, and get our focus dialled back in on the important stuff.

Personal. Business. Or most often... both.

My passion is helping lads take that overwhelmed, cluster-f**k of a headspace, calm it down, reset, build a plan, and then execute it together with support.

A bit about me...
I’m a Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer of 25 years. Alongside Tess, my wife, we started, scaled and sold a thriving plumbing business.
And I burnt myself out big time in the process.
Tess booked me onto a men’s wellness retreat up North. It was a game changer, and Recharge Retreats was born.

These days Tess and I run Recharge Group, our accounting and advisory business dedicated to the trades industry, with clients all over NZ.

But these retreats are something I bloody love doing, and I need to do more of them.
So what do we actually do?

Hunt • Fish • Ice Baths • Breathwork • Cook Over Fire • Sausage & Salami Making • Knife Making • Bush • Motorbikes • Golf • Massage (not by me) plus we spend time working out what’s important and building a plan.

We even learn about meditation, yoga, the nervous system and what the hell all that’s about.

And importantly... No weird s**t.

You don’t need to own a business.
You don’t need to be a tradie.
You don’t need to be at rock bottom.

You just need an open mind and a willingness to take a few days out.

Private retreats, groups, work teams, dads and lads, partners in business… we can tailor something to suit.

Is there a cost? Yep. Let’s chat about options.

Can you pay it off? Yep.

And if you don’t want a retreat but you’re struggling a bit...Reach out anyway.

Don’t leave it too late.

[email protected] 🫡

Hi Taranaki Tradies! Did you know you may be eligible for 50% funding towards business advisory?We work with trades busi...
09/08/2026

Hi Taranaki Tradies!

Did you know you may be eligible for 50% funding towards business advisory?

We work with trades businesses throughout NZ, helping owners get more clarity, improve their numbers and build better businesses.

Some of the areas we can help with include:

* Increasing sales and improving margins
* Understanding your numbers and cashflow
* Business planning and strategy
* Systems and processes
* Scaling and growth
* Getting the business less reliant on the owner
* Succession and exit planning

And this isn’t just for businesses that are struggling.

Some of our best advisory work is with businesses that are already doing really well and want another set of trades-specific eyes over things to work out what’s next.

If you’re based in Taranaki, there may be an opportunity to have 50% of the cost of our advisory work funded.

Eligibility criteria apply, but if you’d like to know more, flick me a message or give us a call.

[email protected]
[email protected]�027 900 9064

Hey folks!Last week we got amongst it with a room full of business owners for a day of planning, learning, brainstorming...
25/07/2026

Hey folks!

Last week we got amongst it with a room full of business owners for a day of planning, learning, brainstorming, and networking.

There’s always something new to learn, and having a day like this once or twice a year helps unlock so many ideas.

It helps you narrow in on what the next 6–12 months need to look like, what the priorities are, and where to put your focus and energy.

This day was led by the weapons from nextAdvisory with an epic digital marketing session from Roimata at Burst Digital

In the next few months, Tess and I will be hosting our very own business planning, learning and networking day for tradies, and we’d love to have you on board!

Whether you are a thriving business, a struggling business, have been in the game for years, or are just getting started... you simply CANNOT shift the needle without investing in yourself and some business development.

Don’t worry you don’t have to share any private info!

Who’s keen?

Stay tuned for details!

05/07/2026

Day 7 – Q&A Time!

Today's question:

What do we look for when back-costing?

A bit of plumbing chat in the video, but relevant to all trades businesses that work across a variety of categories within their trade.

What’s your most profitable area in your business?

Check the video! 😉


Help us raise $25,000 to support our Taranaki Tradies!We are pumped to be putting on the Recharge Golf Day again this ye...
05/07/2026

Help us raise $25,000 to support our Taranaki Tradies!

We are pumped to be putting on the Recharge Golf Day again this year!

Friday 30th October!

In 2024, we pulled the tournament together in just 3 weeks and raised nearly $14,000 for tradies when they need it most. This time, we've given ourselves 4 months....so we're going all out to build up a massive haul of raffle and auction items for charity.

Our goal this year is $25,000.

We've got 36 teams locked and loaded, with 144 players hitting Te Ngutu Golf course ready to battle it out (and spend up large on raffles and auctions along the way!). It might be a wee bit slow with that many players out there... but it's going to be a bloody good day, all in support of our Taranaki Tradies. I'm sure we will all keep ourselves occupied in between shots.

Keen to donate a prize?

If you can offer anything for our raffle or auction, big or small, we'd love to hear from you.

We know it's tough out there right now, so every contribution is genuinely appreciated, and we'll make sure everyone knows about your support on the day. Keep an eye out, we'll be reaching out to Taranaki businesses over the next couple of weeks too.

Missed out on a spot?
Sorry....we did our best to fit everyone in! Pretty much all of last years players wanted back in, so they got priority.

Jump on the cancellation list by emailing [email protected]

The cancellation list will be offered on a first in - first served basis.

Stay tuned for more updates!
Cheers,

Ben and Tess

03/07/2026

Day 6 - Q&A time!

Todays question:

What advice do you have for a struggling business at the moment?

Check the video!


02/07/2026

Day 5 – Q&A Time!

Today's question:

What is the biggest misconception around seeking advisory/support in the trades industry?

Check the video! 😉


01/07/2026

Day 4 – Q&A Time!

Today's question:

What do we love most about this role?

Easy... hanging out with a bunch of good buggers! 🤝

The work is rewarding, but it's the people we get to work with every day that make it all worthwhile.


30/06/2026

Day 3 – Q&A Time!

Today's question:

What kind of businesses does Recharge work with, and what can they expect to invest to come onboard?

Over the past few years, we've built a strong portfolio of clients across a wide range of trades and service-based businesses.

The businesses that see Recharge as an investment rather than an expense are the ones getting the best results.

They're building stronger systems, making smarter decisions, creating sustainable growth, and executing instead of making excuses.

There's no denying it's a tough market right now, but your mindset can make all the difference.

If you're feeling like you're’re battling it out on your own, you don't have to. The right support can change everything... and it's closer than you think.

Got more questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message. We'd love to answer them throughout this series!

29/06/2026

Day 2 of 30 – Q&A Time!

Today's question:

Who is Tess, and what is her role at Recharge Group?
Watch the video below to learn more about the role Tess plays in helping trades businesses grow and why she's the ultimate trades accountant.

You simply can't buy experience! ✌️

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