Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu Celebrates Repeat Diamond Dealer Award Success

30 May, 2024

Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu Dealer Principal Stefan Cooper and his wife, Kathleen Cooper, with Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Tony Johnston and President & CEO Warren Brown at 2024 Diamond Dealer Awards, Friday 16th May, 2024.

At the highly anticipated Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Diamond Dealer Awards, Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu was once again recognised as one of the country’s leading dealerships.

Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu – 2024 MMNZ Diamond Dealer

The Diamond Dealer Awards showcase exceptional accomplishments in sales, customer service and overall dealership excellence among the marque’s auto retailers. A badge of honour for recipients, Diamond Dealer status is only conferred to the best of the best within the Mitsubishi dealer network.

“Our high-performing dealer network is at the centre of our success, and our annual Diamond Dealer awards night provides the chance to recognise and celebrate the hard-earned achievement of our standout performers,” said MMNZ chief operating officer Tony Johnston.

This is the second time that Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu has received Mitsubishi’s acclaimed Diamond Dealer crown, having also won the coveted title in 2022.

Delighted to have been rewarded with this prestigious distinction, Dealer Principal Stefan Cooper credits the collective efforts of his staff in reaching this remarkable result.

“Winning the award again is a significant milestone for the Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu team,” he confirmed. “Reflecting the hard work and dedication of every department, it highlights outstanding levels of staff performance over the past 12 months. From sales to service, our entire team has been operating at the top of their game and contributed to this success by ensuring every customer experience was first-rate.”

Sharing his pride in this achievement, Group Managing Director Trent Ingham, equally expressed his gratitude for the trust and support of the dealership’s valued customers.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team at Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu. Their continued focus on customer satisfaction, vehicle sales and service excellence has led to winning the Diamond Dealer award for the second time, and it’s clear that this small, tight-knit team punches well above their weight on a national level.

“Additionally, I would like to thank our loyal customers – their ongoing trust and unwavering support have helped make accomplishments like this possible. As a group, we are committed to maintaining the high standards that people have come to expect from Ingham and we look forward to serving our community with integrity and excellence for many more years to come.”


Meet our award-winning team in Te Awamutu.

Stefan Cooper
Dealer Principal

(07) 925 6116 (extn 6210)
Anthony Liebenberg
New Vehicle Sales Manager

(07) 846 8965 (extn 3111)
Bernie Waterson
After Sales Manager

(07) 846 8967 (extn 6213)
Katrina Easton
Finance & Insurance Manager

Matt Bulbeck
Sales Consultant

Justina Kingi
Sales Consultant

Maree Spicer
Parts Manager

(07) 925 6124 (extn 6214)
Kent Lyall
Sales Consultant

Trevor Hose
Sales Consultant

(07) 902 1405 (extn 6211)
Cameron Atherton
Fleet Sales Specialist

Mike Gibson
Sales Consultant

(07) 902 1406 (extn 6240)
Paul Fisher
Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Sheryl Rogerson
Marketing & Communications Manager

Daniel Long
Aftersales Manager

Afrikaans
Melissa Van Rooyen
Business Manager

Chenay Simon
Service Advisor

(07) 871 8061 (extn 6221)
Talor Clothier
Workshop Controller

Elise Walters
Warranty Manager

Kevin Rogers
Qualified Technician