Danny Lendich

Danny Lendich (born 1944 (1944), age 80–81) is an Auckland-based businessperson who owns an earthmoving and hauling company.

Lendich was born in 1944 to Croatian parents who had emigrated to New Zealand in the period leading up to World War II and farmed an apple and pear orchard.

When he was 12 years old, Lendich—who had been using his family's tractor to work for local farmers—persuaded his father to purchase a bulldozer so that he could start his own contracting business.

[1][3] In 1997, the business was cited for improper use of the property where its depot was located as a result of noise complaints from neighbours; the Environment Court of New Zealand ruled in favour of Lendich in 1999.

[9] He has sponsored several drivers who have collectively won hundreds of races, including Sleepy Tripp,[10][11][12] Graham Standring,[13][14] Craig Baird,[15] Sammy Swindell,[16] Jerry Coons Jr.[17] and Alex Bright.