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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Rigg and Whittaker

Rigg and Whittaker (John Rigg and James Henry Whittaker), Importers and Manufacturers' Agents, Exchange Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business was established by Mr. John Rigg in 1890, two years later he was joined by Mr. Whittaker. Branches of the business are established in Dunedin and Christchurch. In Auckland the business is carried on under the name of John Rigg. A very extensive business is done, and large stocks are kept at all their establishments. Their principal agency is Rowntree's cocoa, chocolate and confectionery. Messrs. Rigg and Whittaker act for the following firms:—Messrs. Bottomley and Son, of Keighley, confectioners; Carr and Co., of Carlisle, biscuits; J. Broadhead and Sons, Leeds, brushware; and Braithwaite and Sons, Kendall, drysalters. Both members of the firm are men experienced in mercantile pursuits, Mr. Rigg having had a very wide commercial experience in the Old Country, and Mr. Whittaker was for many years with Messrs. Cadbury Bros., cocoa manufacturers. The rapid and complete manner in which the manufactures of the above named firms have been placed on the New Zealand market is not only sufficient comment on the ability and energy of these gentlemen, but proves that there is a market in this Colony for a really high class article, which they supply.