WOMEn in business directory
Briar Rose Flowers – Warkworth, Rodney District
Website: www.briarroseflowers.co.nz
Owner: Briony Finlayson
Bio: “Thoughtful floristry for life’s meaningful moments in Warkworth and Rodney, and surrounding areas.”
Flowers have been woven through my life since childhood, when I spent afternoons in my grandmother Bertie’s flower shop making posies beside her. Although I first built a career in childcare while raising my children, the pull back to floristry never left me. Training at MIT Auckland felt like coming home.
For the past ten years I’ve owned Briar Rose Flowers, proudly serving the small town of Warkworth and the wider Rodney community. Through motherhood, heartbreak, COVID, and the unpredictable rhythm of retail, I’ve learned that strength is about showing up, staying grounded, and creating beauty and connection for the moments that matter.
Day 5 Design, Branding, Websites & Digital Marketing - Pukekohe, Auckland & Nationwide New Zealand
Website: www.day5design.co.nz
Founder: Elizabeth Qiu
Bio: “You bring the spark. We build it into reality — one step at a time, together.”
After being made redundant in March 2025, Elizabeth Qiu decided to turn that uncertainty into something of her own — a business she could shape and control on her own terms. So she started Day 5 Design while working full time and raising a family, with just a laptop, a love for design, and the determination to keep going. What began from nothing has grown into a business she's proud of, where every project gets the care it deserves.
Day 5 Design helps small businesses across New Zealand with branding and websites that actually feel like them. If you're working in someone else's business, you're building their dream — every day feels like Friday when it's truly yours. Not sure where to start? Get in touch for a free consultation, no pressure at all.
Sarah Anderaws Consultancy
Website: www.sarahanderaws.co.nz
Founder: Sarah Anderaws
Bio: “You bring the pressure. We help you pause, see clearly, and move forward with confidence.”
Sarah Anderaws Consultancy supports leaders and professionals to slow down long enough to recognise the human behind the role, the strengths behind the challenges, and the possibilities beyond the pressure. Alongside leadership coaching, Sarah also provides real, practical support for everyday life — helping with daily home tasks and personal organisation so clients can free up time and mental space for what matters most.
If you’re feeling stretched across work and life, this is a space to reset, refocus, and get meaningful support without judgment or pressure.