Breathing Easy: Oxygen8 Consulting Wins Canterbury Trusted Award

We’re thrilled to share that Oxygen8 Consulting has received the prestigious Canterbury Trusted Award from Business Canterbury.

This award recognises businesses that consistently deliver excellence in client service, uphold ethical business practices, and actively support the Canterbury community. For Oxygen8, it’s not just an accolade – it’s a public reflection of the values we live by.

What This Award Means for Business Owners

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day business decisions or unsure who to trust for support, this award provides confidence that Oxygen8 delivers ethical, practical advice with your best interests in mind.

Here’s how that trust translates to action:

We listen before we advise
Every client gets a tailored strategy grounded in their unique goals.
We prioritise transparency
You’ll always know what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what the outcomes will be.
We champion local businesses
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with Canterbury SMEs – and reinvest in the community that fuels our success.

Client Story: Cooke Industries

“Cooke Industries: Aligning Culture and Performance with Oxygen8”

Andrew Cooke, Managing Director of Cooke Industries, had a successful HVAC business – but behind the scenes, there was stress, misalignment, and operational inefficiency. With Oxygen8’s structured coaching, Andrew rebuilt his team culture, improved clarity across departments, and reset his strategic direction.

Through consistent planning, weekly reporting, and leadership development, the business became more agile and focused. The results were dramatic:

Profitability stabilised
Turnover grew by 50% in three years
Andrew regained time with his family – and his passion for business

What began as survival became scalable growth, rooted in culture, clarity, and purpose.

Final Thoughts

In today’s business landscape, trust is everything. The Canterbury Trusted Award affirms that Oxygen8 is not only capable – we’re committed to doing what’s right for our clients, our communities, and our team.

If you want help developing ethical systems, growing with purpose, and getting back to what matters most – we’re here for you.

Meet the consultant: Noel Macdonald

Noel MacDonald brings over 35 years of experience in business across New Zealand and overseas. Having held senior transformation roles in operations, finance, and logistics, he’s a true generalist who, in his words, “speaks accounting, IT, marketing, business strategy, law and logistics.”

With broad insight and a practical mindset, Noel supports business owners to align their operations with their goals, using a clear and disciplined approach to achieving long-term results.

“Business is always about people. That’s why I love how the Business Success Programme begins with the owner’s personal goals-it’s about building a better business and a better life.”