Johnston Ebbett

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Home to Kia, BYD & GMSV in Porirua, Wellington

At Johnston Ebbett our aim is to make the buying process simple by focusing on providing an exceptional customer experience.

Our passion is to build relationships, assisting loyal clients who return to update their vehicle time and time again and new customers buying their first vehicle from us. 

We are your first point of call for all things Kia, BYD and GMSV. We're also an authorised Holden service agent and have a large range of quality used vehicles.

Welcome to Johnston Ebbett.

2 John Seddon Drive, Porirua, Wellington

Sales:  
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm | Sun: Closed

Service & Parts:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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Featured New Models

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Our Team

1. Management and Administration
1

David Johnston

Managing Director
021 814 221[email protected]
4. Parts and Service
10

Dean Archer

Service Manager
04 238 4660[email protected]
3. Finance and Insurance
10

Bear van Niekerk

Finance & Insurance Manager
021 421 351[email protected]
Additional Languages:
2. Sales
10

Matt Byrne

Used Vehicle Sales Manager
027 217 8596[email protected]
2. Sales
10

Pete Morgan

Sales Consultant
020 446 6622[email protected]
4. Parts and Service
20

Gavin Lord

Parts Manager
04 381 1727[email protected]
2. Sales
20

Harry Kousal

Sales Consultant
027 334 0740[email protected]
4. Parts and Service
30

Jesse Shaw

Service Advisor
04 238 4660[email protected]
4. Parts and Service
30

Scott Waddington

Service Advisor
04 238 4660[email protected]
1. Management and Administration
30

Paula Brown

Office Administrator
04 238 4660[email protected]
4. Parts and Service
40

Shawn Retter

Senior Parts Advisor
027 352 2491[email protected]
2. Sales
40

Murray James

Sales Consultant
021 197 8690[email protected]
2. Sales
40

Brent Andrews

Fleet Manager
027 323 8485[email protected]
1. Management and Administration
40

Lisa Sandford

Office Administrator
04 238 4660[email protected]

We are proud to support

At Ebbett, we are very appreciative of the support the local community has given us over the last 95+ years and we are proud to be able to reciprocate that generosity by supporting some wonderful organisations.

Police Managers’ Guild Trust

Cause Description

Established in 1997 as a charitable trust, the Police Managers’ Guild Trust provides straightforward, useful information that helps people avoid becoming victims of crime and works toward a safer community for you, your families and your businesses.

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Partners Porirua

Drive 4 Life
Cause Description

Partners Porirua is the “go-to” place for services for young people in Porirua. That’s because we’re supporting Porirua rangatahi to be healthy, engaged, and successful in education, training and employment.

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Dementia Wellington

2023 Annual Appeal
Cause Description

Dementia Wellington (formerly Alzheimers Wellington) offers advice, support and education free to anyone affected by dementia in the Wellington region. We provide education on brain health and dementia to community groups, businesses and the wider public.

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Special Children’s Christmas Parties

Cause Description

In 1998, Kiwi kids got to experience the very first Special Children’s Christmas Parties in New Zealand. Now, every year in New Zealand, nearly 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.

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Lions Club – Kapi Mana Lions

Ronald McDonald House Annual Golf Tournament
Cause Description

The Lions Club of Mana supports a wide range of local and regional charities through fund raising, volunteering, organising events, and through their Trust, providing financial support for local welfare groups and tertiary students.

How we help

Johnston Ebbett is proud to sponsor the Ronald McDonald House Annual Golf Tournament, organised each year by the Mana Lions Club at the Judgeford Golf Course. Held in September/October, this special event raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Wellington, helping provide comfort and care for families with children in hospital. The tournament is part of a joint Lions Club initiative — with the Mana, Johnsonville, and Karori Lions combining to fund a dedicated wing of rooms known as “The Lions Den.” Together, their contribution helps ensure families have a welcoming place to stay when they need it most.

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The Kids Foundation

Cause Description

IDFNZ is dedicated to provide New Zealand families struggling with chronic illness relating to Primary Immune Deficiency (PID). IDFNZ was first incorporated in 1989 and is proud to have served this section of the New Zealand special needs community for over 34 years.

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Aotea College Porirua

Cause Description

Aotea College serves a strong and vibrant community, and a firm sense of connection and belonging is an important aspect of good quality secondary education, close to home. The college provides a broad and responsive curriculum where students can engage positively in learning, both within and beyond the classroom.

How we help

Johnston Ebbett provides a gateway program for students to gain workplace experience as automotive technicians.

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Kāpiti Community Patrol

Cause Description

Several times a week, trained Patrollers volunteer their time and take to the streets of Kapiti in a marked patrol car, to help build safer communities by using Police intelligence and observation training, to prevent and report crime. Building safer communities is not always about preventing crime. As Patrollers, they are fortunate enough to be able to work with other local and government groups and receive specialised training which can help our community in times of natural disaster and other emergencies.

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Rotary Club of Mount Victoria

Cause Description

The Rotary Club of Mount Victoria is affiliated with Rotary International and was formed and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wellington East. The club has a number of charitable projects that aim to benefit the Wellington community.

How we help

Johnston Ebbett is proud to support the excellent work of the Rotary Club of Mount Victoria.

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Location details

2 John Seddon Drive, Porirua, Wellington

Sales:  
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm | Sun: Closed

Service & Parts:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed