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IDEAS THAT WORK

Eclectic, Effective & Creative

Writer or Dog-Sitter, weeding website content or a garden, it's your call...
Get in touch & let's talk about how I might be able to help...

Contact Details:
P: 0274 793 389
E: info@independentholdings.com

Independent since 1999_

Over 25 years working with some of Nelson’s most iconic brands. From brand values to brand marks, marketing materials to websites, concept to creation. I help bring creative & intelligent ideas to life. Need assistance for a one-off marketing campaign or writing website content? A brand consult, a project managed, your garden tidied, or your dog looked after? I'm keen, so let’s meet and get to work.

What I do

Brand_

Creation / Development / Values / Management / Direction / Strategy / Assessment / / Education / Advertising / Marketing

Websites_

Creation / Development / Management / Content Creation & Implementation / Marketing / PPC / Analytics / Training

Dog & Cat Care_

House & Pet Sitting / Pet Companion & Friendship / Daily Dog Walks / Cat Visits & Check-Ins

Gardening_

Lawn Mowing / Watering & Feeding Plants / Hedge & Edge Trimming / Tidy Ups / Weeding / Maintenance / Water Blasting

Attributes & Attitudes_

Writing Specialist / Marketing & Advertising / Creative Thinker / Team Player / Strong Communicator / Passionate / Positive Attitude / Deadline Focussed / Companionable Pet Sitter / Gregarious Gardener / Good Goal Keeper Coach / Brilliant Baker

Contact Independent Holdings

Brand Portfolio_

I’ve been lucky to have been involved with some outstanding clients over the last 25 years, many of these have become iconic brands that hold a special place in the hearts of all Nelsonians. I bring that same passion to every new project I'm involved in.

Brands over the years_

A darker version of Nelson Giants basketball brand created by nakedshop with Paul Evans in icon
Nelson Giants
Heartland Apples eve brandmark that was created by naked shop and Independent Holdings in Nelson
Heartland - Eve Apples
Jens Hansen signature that was crafted into the brand mark for the jewellers by nakedshop and Independent Holdings in nelson.
Jens Hansen Jewellers
Tasman Mako brand used by independent Holdings & netMaestro on their website
Tasman Mako
World of Wearable Art
nakedshop and Independent Holdings worked with NMIT, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Rainbow Skifield worked with nakedshop and Independent Holdings
Rainbow Ski Area
Fico Finance
Grey scale version of CW Drill brand created by nakedshop and Independent Holdings.com lower in the image
CW Drill & Investigation
Nelson Family Medicine work with netMaestro and Independent Holdings in Nelson
Nelson Family Medicine
Duke & Cooke Valuers, work with Independent Holdings for website and marketing material
Duke & Cooke Valuers
Version 2 of Griffiths Drilling brand created by naked shop and Independent Holdings
Griffiths Drilling

What website clients say_

CW Drilling / 2004 - Ongoing_

netMaestro website on computer and iPhone for CW Drill 2024

CW DRILL & INVESTIGATION - NELSON

"CW Drill has had a good working relationship with Paul Evans for 2 decades. The fact that we continue to use Paul’s services is proof of the value he adds to CW Drill’s business and brand. As the business owner, I especially appreciate the efforts made by Paul to understand our business and the industry in which we specialise. Over the years we have had occasion to use all of Paul’s specialist skills."

"Experience has taught me that I can trust Paul to deliver what is required, on time, within budget and to a very high level. I have found him to be honest, quick to grasp a difficult and complex industry, always bright and happy to deal with."

"Paul’s creative ideas have been well received and I enjoy our meetings and his enthusiastic approach to developing our material; he also brews a very good coffee. So I have no hesitation in recommending him for any projects or website work you may need."

JAMES CHAPMAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CW DRILL & INVESTIGATION

"For 2 decades CW Drill has had a good relationship with Paul.The fact we continue to use Paul’s services is proof of the value he adds to our business & brand. Experience has taught me I can trust Paul to deliver what's required, on time, within budget & to a very high level."
James Chapman
MANAGING DIRECTOR CW DRILL

Nelson Family Medicine / 2012 - Ongoing_

Desktop and mobile images of Nelson Family Medicine website by netMaestro 2024.

NELSON FAMILY MEDICINE - NELSON

"We’ve been working with Paul Evans for over a decade, and he has been an integral part of keeping our website running smoothly and looking highly professional and capable."

"From designing the original site to successfully transitioning it to the WordPress platform, Paul has provided exceptional service every step of the way."

"He manages all our website updates, graphics, and content, ensuring all our news and latest clinics are up to date, and that everything stays fresh and appealing. His SEO work and general maintenance keeps our site performing at its best, and he's always responsive and easy to work with."

"Paul goes above and beyond — not just with his web expertise, but also with the occasional batch of home-baked treats, which we always appreciate."

"We highly recommend Paul for website design, management, and ongoing support. He makes the whole process seamless and stress-free."

NICKY DOUGLAS
PRACTISE MANAGER
NELSON FAMILY MEDICINE

"We’ve been working with Paul Evans for over a decade, he keeps been our website running smoothly & looking highly professional & capable. We highly recommend Paul for website design, management & ongoing support. He makes the process seamless and stress-free."
Nicky Douglas
PRACTISE MANAGER NELSON FAMILY MEDICINE

Duke & Cooke / 2014 - Ongoing_

Image showing pages of Duke and Cooke Valuers website on desktop and mobile phone.

DUKE & COOKE - NELSON

"Duke and Cooke have worked with Paul for several years now and highly recommend him. Recently, Paul redesigned our company’s website. We have been very happy with the result. The website looks fantastic and aligns with the vision of our business."

"Our new website also consistently ranks at the top of the local web analytics for our chosen business service. His communication with us and execution of his work regarding what we have wanted has been spot on. At all times Paul demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise. Paul is always quick to respond if we have any queries and is always great to talk to when he comes into the office to update us about our website."

"In addition to his technical skills, Paul has always demonstrated that he has the best interests of our business in mind when we are seeking his expertise. Based on our experience, I would highly recommend Paul to anyone seeking his services."

SIMON CHARLES
DIRECTOR DUKE & COOKE

"We have worked with Paul for several years now & highly recommend him. His communication with us & execution of his work regarding what we have wanted has been spot on. At all times Paul demonstrated a high level of professionalism & expertise. In addition to his technical skills, Paul has always demonstrated that he has the best interests of our business in mind. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone seeking his services."
Simon Charles
DIRECTOR DUKE & COOKE

Biologica NZ / 2021 - Ongoing_

Biologica NZ website by netMaestro on mobile and desktop 2024

BIOLOGICA NEW ZEALAND - AUCKLAND

"He knows about business, websites and branding. Under his combined guidance our business has become a very attractive and appealing brand."

"From the creative initial ideas and concepts, we then agreed on our new and appealing brand name, and then worked on our market-leading, attractive brand mark. He was instrumental in transforming our business into the successful brand it has become. He is a very important part of our Biologica business team and I always look forward to our regular meetings."

"If you are serious,  you cannot beat him for branding and websites."

RAJESH BHATIA
DIRECTOR BIOLOGICA NZ

"Under his combined guidance our business has become a very attractive & appealing brand. He was instrumental in transforming our business into the successful brand it has become. "If you are serious,  you cannot beat his branding & websites."
Rajesh Bhatia
DIRECTOR BIOLOGICA NEW ZEALAND

What pet owners bark & purr about_

Tui & Willow - birds of a feather_

Tui and Willow relaxing in the kitchen in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow playing with their doggy toys on deck in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow relax on bed in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow posing for the camera in kitchen in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow relaxing on their couch in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow playing in the garden in Mapua 2026
Tui and Willow stretching on bed in Mapua 2026

SCOTT, MAPUA

"Paul was awesome, both our dogs loved him, he house sat for us for 4 nights, and even stayed on an additional 3 nights under short notice when our ferry was cancelled."

"Kept the house clean and tidy, sent photo updates every day, even made us a delicious sourdough loaf for our return. Highly recommend Paul, we will definitely be using him again."

"Paul was awesome, both our dogs loved him. Highly recommend Paul, we will definitely be using him again"
Scott
MAPUA

Stanley (Stan) - a lovely Labrador character_

Stanley the Golden Labrador taken to Tahunanui Beach by Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting services, 2024
Stanley the Labrador having shake at tahunanui Beach while going for a walk with Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service, 2025
Stanley the golden labrador dog finds a friend on Tahunanui Beach while being walked by Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service
Paul Evans and Stan the Labrador relaxing after a day of walks while he pet-sits the house
Stanley the Golden Labrador wanting to play while being pet sat by Paul Evans & Independent Holdings pet sitting service at home in 2025
Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service walking Stanley the golden labrador dog in Bishopdale, 2025
Stan golden lab and Dusty bearded collie playing with stick on Tahunanui Beach while in the care of Paul Evans, house and pet-sitter, 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador yawning after long walk with Paul Evans & Independent Holdings pet sitting service to Bishopdale, Nelson 2025
Stan the Golden Lab and friend at tahunanui Beach with Paul Evans, professional house and pet-sitter, 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador with ball at Tahunanui Beach, ball thrown by paul Evans, house and pet-sitter from Independent Holdings in Nelson, 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador relaxing at home in Nelson with Paul Evans while pet and house sitting 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador at Victory Square on walk with paul Evans, house and pet-sitter from Independent Holdings in Nelson, 2025
Stanley the dog at Modellers Pond on a walk with professional dog sitter Paul Evans from Independent Holdings Nelson, 2024
Selfie photo of Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service walking Stanley the golden labrador dog in Bishopdale, 2025
Stan the Labrador enjoying new doggy friend at Tahunanui Beach while going for a walk with Paul Evans, capable pet-sitter, 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador taken on walk to Riwaka by Paul Evans & Independent Holdings pet sitting service in 2025
Paul Evans walking Stanley the Golden Labrador at Tahunanui Beach with Dusty the bearded Collie and another dog, 2025
Stanley the golden labrador dog relaxing at Raglan Roast, Tahunanui aFter being walked by Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service
Stan the Golden Lab relaxing at Nelson United Bowls Club after long walk with paul Evans, professional house and pet-sitter, 2025
Stan the Golden Lab relaxing at home after a days attention from Paul Evans, professional house and pet-sitter, 2025
Stan the Labrador on day out trip in Riwaka with Paul Evans, proffessional pet-sitter from Independent Holdings, 2025
Stanley the Golden Lab comes to work Paul Evans of Independent Holdings pet sitting service in Nelson, 2025
Stan the Labrador watching Luton Town play football with Paul Evans, proffesional pet-sitter from Independent Holdings, 2025
Stan the Labrador all tuckered out after walks and adventures with Paul Evans, professional pet-sitter from Independent Holdings, 2025
Stanley the Golden Labrador relaxing after long walk with paul Evans the house and pet-sitter from Independent Holdings, 2025

PAUL & KIRSTY PARKER - NELSON

"Leaving your home (and your much-loved pets) in someone else’s hands is always a bit nerve-wracking - unless that someone is Paul Evans (or evo as we know him). Over the last few years, Paul has been our go-to house sitter, dog walker, cat carer, plant whisperer, and all-around gardening guru while we’ve been off gallivanting back to the UK."

"He has stayed in our home six times, sometimes for up to five weeks at a time, caring for our beloved golden Labrador, Stanley, and our dearly missed tortoiseshell cat, Pebbles - who he promptly renamed "Riki" after Luton Town legend Riki Hill. Surprisingly, even with the name change Riki adored him - more than she ever did the other Paul in the house."

"Stanley, of course, has never had it so good—regular beach walks, belly rubs, feedings, adventures and an unlimited supply of enthusiastic chats. Paul keeps the house standing, the pets happy, and much to our delight, even enjoys a bit of gardening."

"Paul is, in many ways, a human Labrador - outgoing, excitable, always thrilled to be involved and endlessly happy (even if he’s not quite sure why). It’s no wonder Stanley likes him."

"To top it off, we’ve known evo for years, and he’s a top bloke both on and off the football pitch. Trustworthy, reliable, and always up for a laugh - we couldn’t recommend him more highly, feel free to call if you have any questions. (Just don’t tell Stanley when we’re booking our next trip, or he might start packing our bags for us)."

PAUL 027 246 2023
PAUL & KIRSTY PARKER, NELSON

"Paul keeps the house standing, the pets happy, and much to our delight, even enjoys a bit of gardening. Trustworthy, reliable, and always up for a laugh - we couldn’t recommend him more highly."
Paul & Kirsty Parker
NELSON

Dusty - a beautiful & ballistic Bearded Collie _

Dusty the Bearded Collie after swim at tahunanui Beach with Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter, 2025
Dusty the Bearded Collie with her friend Stan on walk at Tahunanui Beach with Paul Evans, professional house and pet-sitter Nelson, 2024
Dusty the Bearded Collie on walk at Tahuna Back Beach with Paul Evans, capable house and pet-sitter in Nelson, 2025
Dusty the Bearded Collie at home in Nelson after walk with Paul Evans, capable house and good pet-sitter in Nelson, 2025
Dusty the Bearded Collie does back rub on walk at Nelson Beach with Paul Evans, professional house and pet-sitter and meets another dog
Dusty the Bearded Collie on walk with Paul Evans, capable house and pet-sitter in nelson, NZ, 2025
Dusty the Bearded Collie taken on doggy date by Paul Evans, house and good pet-sitter meeting Milo, 2025
Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter with Dusty the Bearded Collie meeting a new Greyhound friend, 2025
Dusty the Bearded Collie waiting for ball to be thrown by Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter, 2025
Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter taking Dusty the Bearded Collie through the trees at Nelson back beach, 2025
Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter taking Dusty the Bearded Collie to Nelson back beach, 2025
Paul Evans from Independent Holdings, a professional house and pet-sitter taking Dusty the Bearded Collie to Nelson back beach, 2025

NICK & JENNA BOYLE - NELSON

"Finding someone you trust to look after your home and pets isn’t always easy, but Paul Evans has been a fantastic house sitter for us on multiple occasions. He’s stayed at our home five times, the longest for 11 days, and each time we’ve returned to a well-kept garden, healthy plants, and neatly mowed lawns - not to mention very happy pets."

"Our Bearded Collie, Dusty, is full of energy (to put it mildly), and Paul has looked after her when she was going through those “chaotic teenage doggy years” - a challenge for any dog owner. But he and Dusty have a great bond and solid friendship and we know she’s in good hands when Paul is here. It also helps that she’s good mates with Stanley the Labrador, who Paul also looks after."

"Our cat, Panda, is naturally shy around new people, but Paul has a calm and patient approach with her, and by the end of his stays, she’s not only comfortable but actually ends up sleeping on his bed - which speaks volumes."

"Paul is reliable, great with animals, and genuinely enjoys their company. We always feel at ease knowing he’s looking after everything, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him, feel free to call me if you have any questions."

NICK 021 211 7928
NICK & JENNA BOYLE, NELSON

"Paul Evans has been a fantastic house sitter for us on multiple occasions. Our Bearded Collie, Dusty, has a great bond with Paul, we know she’s in good hands when he's here. Paul is reliable, great with animals & genuinely enjoys their company. We always feel at ease knowing he’s looking after everything & we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him."
Nick & Jenna Boyle
NELSON

Gardening Feeds the Soul_

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