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About Adastra - Local | Comprehensive | Professional - New Plymouth Financial Services

We are a growing team of professionals, passionate about Taranaki people and their businesses. We love working with successful motivated people and are grateful for the opportunity to work with our valued clients and respect the faith they have in us.

Adastra Financial services is owned and managed by local financial adviser, Peter Crawford (AFA). Peter Crawford brings a blend of youthful energy, and industry knowledge to the team, and the clients he interacts with. As an authorised financial adviser, we are confident you will benefit from the time you spend with Peter when discussing your financial options.

During 2015 we were joined by a Registered Financial Adviser that has since moved on, to ensure our service to clients remains outstanding we hope to replace her soon.

Angela Houghton, is in her 3rd year as our administrator, she has a background in Fire and General insurance and is usually the first person you’ll speak to or meet when visiting our office

Our belief on insurance – don’t pay for insurance you don’t need, but don’t fool yourself when thinking about your ability for ‘self-insurance’.

  • Peter made the process easy to understand, he listened to me and my description of my needs and requirements. He didn’t try to ‘sell’ me anything I didn’t want.

    Kevin & Teresa, New Plymouth

  • Peter is very genuine and we felt comfortable discussing our details with him openly. At no time did we feel like he was just trying to sell us something.

    Brett & Lisa, Stratford

  • Peter didn’t talk over our heads, he “dumbed things down” for us which was awesome. He even came out at 5pm and he had a two week old baby! Amazing.

    Wade & Nicola, New Plymouth

  • Peter has an easy going personality and his explanation of the insurance is great.

    Raymond and Leece, Hawera

  • We were very happy with the expertise of the team at Adastra. Overtime, we’ve moved all of our insurance needs to Peter from Adastra (even now having moved from the region). It’s great to have a single point of contact, that we know and trust. We’ve recommended family & friends to Peter, in our view he’s one of the good guys in insurance.

    Michael & Ruth Pranked, Taranaki

  • Adastra assists with all my personal, rental & business insurances. I regard their skill & market reach highly. The business is well operated, always showing through their professionalism and local support. I’d recommend Adastra to anyone.

    Anne Wilson, Oakura

  • I am recommending the team from Adastra. We have worked with Adastra for the past 6 years to look after all of our insurance needs both in our business and personally. Peter has always gone above and beyond to help us with any questions we have and always takes the time to listen to our requirements.

    Peter’s approachable nature, professionalism and knowledge has made me feel very at ease within our business and personal lives as I know we are well taken care of to highest standards. We have also recommended Peter to family and friends and have always had superb feedback on his service and knowledge.

    Ambrose & Joanne Blowfield, New Plymouth

The Adastra Team

You can find Peter Crawford and the team at Adastra located in Business House – at 1 Moller Lane, New Plymouth or call on 06 758 6937.

Peter Crawford Owner / Manager

Peter is a local New Plymouth lad, now settled in Westown with his wife, 2 daughters and dog. Peter brings a blend of youthful energy, with industry knowledge and experience. Peter graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies (2006) and has since been accredited as an authorised financial adviser.

Peters other interests include loads of sports (esp. rugby, cricket, golf, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and scuba or free diving). He loves supporting his girls with their hobbies and assisting the community. He is currently the treasurer of the New Plymouth Triathlon Club, and a regular speaker on financial planning, literacy & awareness.

Currently recruiting Watch this space

We are currently looking to recruit a registered or Authorised Financial Adviser. Their main focus within Adastra will be personal risk insurance, working with our large client base.

Angela Houghton Administrator and Customer Care

Angela Houghton, looks after the general administration of Adastra, and provides friendly service and support to clients. Angela has a background in Fire & General insurance and customer service and has been with Adastra since late 2013.

Angela is married with 2 children and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She keeps up with all the news on celebrities and is an avid fan of my kitchen rules.

Leigh Warr Marketing/ Investment Support & Accounts

Leigh assists in house, often preparing our marketing material and paying special attention to our investment clients. In 2015 she has also stepped into the role of managing our accounts, balancing the books so Adastra can be here for years to come.

Leigh balances work while bringing up a young family, and maintaining a small lifestyle block. Her time outside of these activities is limited, but she does enjoy travel and trail bike riding.

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