My name is Craig Harris. I have a photography business, please check _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I hold photographic exhibitions and produce photographic products including photo books, prints, coasters and tees. I also do freelance work and offer currated framed displays. I previously owned two businesses in the action sports industry. The Boardroom Ltd and Boarder Distribution Ltd in New Zealand, pioneers in snowboard/skateboard retail and distribution. Over 40 years I built brands, created events, and supported the skate community with innovative promotions and partnerships.

Craig Harris

My name is Craig Harris. I have a photography business, please check _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I hold photographic exhibitions and produce photographic products including photo books, prints, coasters and tees. I also do freelance work and offer currated framed displays. I previously owned two businesses in the action sports industry. The Boardroom Ltd and Boarder Distribution Ltd in New Zealand, pioneers in snowboard/skateboard retail and distribution. Over 40 years I built brands, created events, and supported the skate community with innovative promotions and partnerships.

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My name is Craig Harris.
I have a photography business, please check Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I hold photographic exhibitions and produce photographic products including photo books, prints, coasters and tees. I also do freelance work and offer currated framed displays.

I previously owned two businesses in the action sports industry. The Boardroom Ltd and Boarder Distribution Ltd in New Zealand, pioneers in snowboard/skateboard retail and distribution. Over 40 years I built brands, created events, and supported the skate community with innovative promotions and partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Proprietor at Boardroom Ltd (1989-2009), Boarder Distribution Ltd ( 1992-2013), www.craigharrisphotography.com (2022-current).
January 22, 2026 - Present
Proprietor at Boarder Distribution Ltd & Boardroom Ltd
December 1, 1989 - December 1, 2013
Proprietor of two NZ-based snowboard/skateboard businesses; developed marketing ideas, events, and brand programs; organized movie premieres, tours, in-store promotions, and national campaigns; supported import/shipping logistics and helped remove a customs tariff on skate shoes; created significant community and sponsorship activity including the Urban Skate Series and Osiris tour.
Photographic Sales at Camera House
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1989
Sales and customer service role; completed customer service training and refined sales techniques.
Photographic Processing at Hanimex Film Pro
August 1, 1981 - August 1, 1982
Processed and printed photographs, mixing chemicals and enlargements up to 200 x 250mm.
Proprietor at Boarder Distribution Ltd
December 1, 1989 - December 1, 2013
Co-founded and managed a snowboard/skateboard distribution business; developed marketing ideas, events, and national promotions; oversaw importing/shipping processes, brand collaborations, and sponsor partnerships (e.g., Osiris).
Proprietor at Boardroom Ltd
December 1, 1989 - December 1, 2013
Owner of New Zealand's first combined snowboard/skateboard store; led product selection, retail marketing, events, and customer engagement; built community-oriented initiatives and promotions.

Education

School Certificate at Hutt Valley High School
January 22, 2026 - January 22, 2026
This was a long time ago...
Retail marketing course at ANZ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
MAF (Importing container inspection) at Customs New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Customer Service at Camera House
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
School Certification at Hutt Valley High School
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Retail Marketing Course at ANZ
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Importing container inspection at Customs New Zealand (MAF)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Customer Service at Camera House
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
School Certification at Hutt Valley High School
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Retail Marketing Course at ANZ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
MAF Importing Container Inspection at Customs New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Environmental Awareness at Camera House
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Customer Interaction Certification at Hutt Valley High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

School Certificate, MAF cert, Marketing ANZ
January 22, 2026 - January 22, 2026
MAF Importing Container Inspection
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Retail Marketing Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Importing container inspection
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Retail Marketing Course
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Customer Service
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Retail Marketing Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
MAF Importing Container Inspection
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Environmental Awareness
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Customer Interaction Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Industry Experience

Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing