Where does the Briscoes lady live?

Christchurch
While her role as the face of homeware giant Briscoes – which she started an astonishing 31 years ago – takes her away from home for around 30 days out of the year, it’s here at her little slice of rural paradise on the outskirts of Christchurch where she’s happiest.

How old is the Briscoes woman?

Home away from homeware But most days, no matter the weather, Tammy, 58, can be found outside in her gummies with miniature schnauzer Alby at her heels, tending her garden, feeding the chickens or – like today – shooing away pesky magpies with saucepan lids.

How many Briscoes are there in NZ?

With stores nationwide, Briscoes Homeware supplies quality and competitively priced homeware to the New Zealand market. Briscoes Homeware has 46 stores nationwide and an online store.

How long has Tammy Wells been the Briscoes lady?

A former radio journalist, Tammy started as the face of homeware giant Briscoes in 1989. Tammy lives on the rural outskirts of Christchurch on a property she has called home for almost 40 years. She married her high school sweetheart Michael at 22 and together they have two adult sons.

Does the Briscoes lady wear a wig?

Wells even has her own internet fan groups, and while she wouldn’t comment, they reveal her biggest secret – the hair she sports in the advert is a wig. She stopped colouring her hair years ago and it’s now naturally white, but she is still recognised wherever she goes. “It’s just one of those things.

Who is Rod Duke?

Duke, founder and managing director of the near 90 Briscoes Homeware, Rebel Sport and Living & Giving stores, has a 77 per cent shareholding in the Briscoe Group and his stake is now worth $1.2 billion based on the market capitalisation of $1.6b.

How much Briscoes does Rod Duke own?

In January 1990, Rod reached agreement for the RA Duke Trust to purchase 100% of the shares of Briscoes. In 1996 Rod established, and in subsequent years expanded, the Rebel Sport chain of sporting goods stores in New Zealand as a business within the Briscoe Group.

Is Briscoes Australian owned?

Founded in England in 1781, Briscoes began trading in Australia in 1853 and New Zealand in 1862. Since its purchase in 1990 by Australian Rod Duke, Briscoes has grown tenfold in size to become New Zealand’s largest homeware provider, selling quality branded goods for the home at exceptional value.

What is the Briscoes lady name?

icon Tammy Wells
Kiwi advertising icon Tammy Wells is one of the most instantly recognisable faces on our TV screens, and now she’s celebrating her 30th year as the Briscoes Lady.

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Who owns Briscoes NZ?

Jbwere (Nz) Nominees LimitedBriscoe Group / Parent organization

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