Focus - on East Tamaki's creatives and innovators - Autumn 2022

on East Tamaki’s creatives and innovators Autumn 2022

10 Helius Therapeutics

18 Creative Architecture

Creativity rides high at Helius

Inspirational living - at work and at home

29 Sustainability Wilkinson Environmental & the Pollution Prevention Programme

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Contents 5

From the Chair

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Take a minute

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GETBA News

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Theme Story: Helius Therapeutics

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Business Profile: Design Distillery

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Business Profile: Neon Design NZ Ltd

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Creative architecture - at work

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Creative architecture - at home

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Crime Prevention Update

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Person of Interest: Ranjna Patel NZ Innovator of the Year

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Freerange Works HR: Maintaining workplace wellness

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Health & wellbeing: How to stress less

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Sustainability: Goodman goes for top of class with Green Star

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Advocacy: Auckland Water Strategy

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Sustainability: Wilkinson Environmental & East Tamaki’s Pollution Prevention Programme

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Transport: Eastern Busway Update

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Keep your workforce safe and moving with Rapid Antigen testing.

Provide another layer of protection for your team with Covid surveillance testing As we enter Phase 3 of the Covid-19 Omicron response, it can be hard to keep up with all the things you need to know. Top of mind will be protecting your team through the use of Rapid Antigen Testing (RATs). Covid surveillance testing helps keep your employees safe and your business moving.

Of course, the type of work you undertake may require extra vigilance and regular surveillance testing of your workers, for example, food preparation which impacts customers too.

Similarly, you may wish to add an extra layer of protection to ensure the safety of your workforce. Extra measures could prevent a shut down due to a Covid outbreak among employees.

What is a Rapid Antigen Test (and how does it differ from swabbing?)

As it’s new to NZ, kiwis are less familiar with Rapid Antigen Testing as until now PCR Covid testing swabs have been the norm. RATs detect the presence of specific proteins by using an immunoassay test - similar to a pregnancy test. Moreover, RATs can now be done on-site at your business or given to your employees to use at home so that if they become unwell they can test at home without long queues. Businesses in the Highbrook Park such as Newly Weds Food and Mr Chips are now up and running with these tests.

Peace of mind without the stress of driving to work or a testing centre has been well received by employees in businesses we have supported.

It's easy to carry out Covid Surveillance Testing with Highbrook Medical Now, we can offer your business this testing, either at your workplace or on-site at our state-of-the-art clinic. As we are

within the business park, it cuts down the time your staff are away from the workplace.

Normally, test results are available within 15 minutes. That’s a great benefit compared to waiting at least 5 days, if not more, for the results from a PCR test.

If a positive test is detected, we can immediately follow this up with a PCR test at the clinic. PCRs are still the gold standard test with the highest accuracy. Also, we can give you advice on getting your employee safely isolating and testing any other team members who may be close contacts.

Our friendly, trained nurses can do this on-site at our clinic.

But we can also help you to set up the testing requirements safely and effectively within your own business. Our staff will train designated members of your team to carry out RATs. You’ll find it especially helpful in allowing any shift workers to get tested as they start their shifts.

Why is RAT testing cost-effective for your business?

We come out to your business and provide peace of mind. Contact us for a pricing proposal.

Employees require a minimum of time away from work to get the test. Tests can be done on site prior to the working day starting or in-clinic but will be done promptly within 15 – 20 mins. Giving your team a quality assured process and result before they return to work.

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RATs testing is a front of nose test. It is a little less unpleasant, so better tolerated by your staff.

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Committee Elected Members Brendan Kelly Chairman

Henry Jansen Secretary

Lisa Murphy Treasurer

Welcome from the Chair Kia ora and welcome to 2022 and this autumn edition of GETBA’s FOCUS magazine.

David Lindsay Committee Member

Nick Biland Committee Member

Nick Steele Committee Member

Andrew Turner Committee Member

Alan Lun Committee Member

Tim Bull Committee Member

Local Board Representatives Mike Turinsky Howick

Dawn Trenberth Otara, Papatoetoe

GETBA Team Ruth White General Manager

Shanu Gounder

With Omicron now in community transmission and high rates of double-vaxxed and boosted people in the community, we should be able to ride through the next few months wave of business uncertainty as we move through Phase 2 and 3 of the Government’s Omicron plan, and we deal with staff shortages and lengthening supply chain issues compounding our business environment.

How do we do this, I mean, keep doing this? We are entrepreneurs, business people, marketeers, problem solvers, creatives, and innovators. In this issue we spotlight who some of these creatives and innovators are. These amazing business people are working their magic, some are start-ups, often under the radar, but here doing Business In East Tamaki.

It never ceases to amaze me; the diversity and continued success of the many businesses we have in East Tamaki, and the spirit of our entrepreneurs. These businesses and their people are making huge contributions to our local and New Zealand economy. We should take a moment to look around us, look at their stories, see how they innovate and create value. Excited? Read on and enjoy your copy of FOCUS. Look after yourselves, your businesses, your staff and customers.

Brendan Kelly Chairman, GETBA

Innovators like Helius Therapeutics, a medicinal cannabis venture involving lead investor and director Guy Haddleton.

Creatives like architectural designer Lothar van Middelaar, imagining to deliver successful living spaces for client’s homes and offices. Visionaries like the girls at NEON, translating clients’ business goals into 3D light extravaganzas.

Marketing, Communications and Events Manager

Karen Hadley Operations Manager

Julie Davies Administrator

Editor Jes Magill | Dynamo Comms jes.magill@gmail.com

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TAKE A MINUTE

Lose yourself in a book Summer holidays might be a dim memory but that sense of total relaxation and luxurious escapism followed by rejuvenation need not be lost. The key to feeling relaxed, inspired and entertained all year round is almost universally experienced when one has a good book on the go. Tony Moores’ latest selection from Poppies Bookstore in Howick ticks all the boxes of highly recommended, informative and entertaining; there’s bound to be something to suit most tastes. Enjoy!

Never

Storyteller

Expertly researched, visionary in scale and the first contemporary novel in over a decade from international No. 1 bestseller Ken Follett, Never is more than a thriller; it explores the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe as WWIII edges ever closer.

Grohl candidly shares his reverence for the enduring power of music. Reflecting on his fame, Grohl writes, “I have never taken a single moment of it for granted.” Paired with his sparkling wit, this humility is what makes Grohl’s soulful story a cut above typical rock memoirs. Grohl writes with equal fervour about his path from “that guy from Nirvana” to the leader of the uber-famous Foo Fighters and his parenting experiences. An exciting read for fans and a remarkable perspective on the last 30 years of rock music.

By Ken Follett

by Dave Grohl

Renegades: Born In The USA Featuring more than 350 photographs, Renegades is a candid, revealing, and entertaining dialogue between long-time friends Barack Obama and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen that explores everything from their origin stories and career-defining moments to the growing distance between the American Dream and the American reality.

Too Much Money Presently, someone in the wealthiest one percent of adults - now a roughly 40,000-strong club - has a net worth 68 times that of the average New Zealander.

This revolutionary book speaks to diverse economic experiences, the factors perpetuating the status quo, and how we can do better. Shedding light on unspoken social divisions and rules, Too Much Money brings Aotearoa New Zealand’s story of intergenerational wealth to life.

by Barak Obama & Bruce Springsteen

Joy of Gardening

by Max Rashbrooke

Gardens teach us to live in the moment.

They nourish us, provide solace in grief and offer sanctuary from the stresses of modern life. Slowing down, letting go, working in harmony with nature and cherishing the accidental pleasures, from self-sown seedlings to bumblebees sleeping in dahlia blooms; the Joy of Gardening is a celebration of the healing nature and delights of gardens.

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APRIL

GLOBAL CALENDAR UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE

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MAY

JUNE

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World Autism Awareness Day

01 - 31

NZ Music Month

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World Environment Day

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World Health Day

09 – 15

NZ Sign Language Week

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World Oceans Day

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World Haemophilia Day

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Matariki

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World Earth Day

Pink Shirt Day – Speak up. Stand together Stop bullying

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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TAKE A MINUTE

Taking the good fashion journey 5 tips to enjoy fashion responsibly

These days, hunting out escapism or following our joy, whatever they might be, is vital for our wellbeing. In the pursuit of pleasure and relaxation though we still need to keep the big picture in mind, and if shopping for fashion is your fix, the impact that fast fashion has on the environment is inescapable.

As the founder of MAKE.GOOD this is where Jacinta FitzGerald comes in. Make.Good is an initiative that assists businesses across a range of sectors, understand and minimise their impact on the environment through measuring carbon footprints and following circular design principles, which use fewer, better raw materials and reduce waste.

Jacinta has worked in design management, product development and supply chains for 20 years in the fashion and textiles industries but when she experienced an epiphany eight years ago, she fully committed to sustainability. “When I was confronted by the scale of the impact I was creating through my own work in the industry, I knew I had to make a change,” she says.

Today Jacinta encourages everyone she can to develop a sustainability mindset and intentional buying behaviour. Her client list includes Mindful Fashion New Zealand, Whitecliffe College and Kowtow and she presents about sustainability at global fashion conferences.

Before making a purchase, pause and ask these questions: 1. Buy intentionally. Ask, do I really need it or do I have something similar? Will I get lots of wear out of it, or can I rent or borrow it instead?

fast fashion has a huge impact on the environment.

your buying behaviour and the motivation behind it is the first action towards becoming a more responsible fashion consumer.”

An important motto for shoppers: regardless of how much you’re spending, buy intentionally and be informed about who and what you are supporting, and a fundamental reminder from Jacinta: “There’s nothing more sustainable than taking care of what we already have in our wardrobes and wearing them for longer. It’s a simple way to reduce our impact on the planet!”

“Good Fashion is a journey, and the number one thing we can do is be mindful in our choices,” she says. “We all need to buy things and I always think of spending money as a vote. It sounds cliche, but every dollar you spend supports that business.

“It’s not just about how you buy your clothes or what you buy, but also how you consider the role of fashion in your life. Understanding

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2. Look beyond the marketing – dig deeper into the company and its values. Are they open and honest about how they’re addressing challenges? Is the company committed to investing in sustainable practices? Are they partnering with others to increase their positive impact? Am I happy to support this company?

3. Was it produced responsibly? Look at a brand’s social and labour rights policies and how it’s working to ensure fair work in its supply chain.

Has it made commitments to social justice?

4. What’s it made from? Choose regenerative, renewable, recycled or organic materials. How is it working to minimise the impact of textile production and create circular systems?

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Jacinta FitzGerald, helping businesses operate more sustainably

Consider the full lifecycle of your purchase. Favour brands that offer take-back or use resale programs to ensure that your pieces have a journey beyond their time with you.

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Effective leadership webinar with Jacqui Maguire

Join Jacqui in this session where she will:

Covid-19 has placed extraordinary pressure on leaders and organisations.

Fast and frequent pivots have been required in day-to-day operations, strategic direction and outcome measurement.

Executing business continuity and overcoming unforeseen challenges, leaders have needed to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their team, and support the transition in-and-out of hybrid work.

Poor public mood and behaviour, supply chain shortages, isolation from colleagues, increased fatigue and widescale apathy plus worry have further added to leadership complexity.

The expansion of leaders’ roles has not been easy and looks set to continue through 2022. Coaching, learning opportunities and great care from organisations are important to help leaders lead well whilst protecting their own wellbeing.

Proudly supported by Howick Local Board

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Define what characterises effective leadership from a wellbeing perspective

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Provide practical steps to support a culture of wellbeing during challenging times:

a. The nuts and bolts of building a psychologically safe organisation b. ‘Walking the Talk’: the importance of role modelling c. The use of language and communication d. Te Whare Tapa Wha as an interactive leadership tool

When: Wednesday 13th April 11.00am-12.15pm Where: Webinar via Zoom. Please register via the GETBA website or https://getba. org.nz/event/webinar-effective-leadershipwith-jacqui-maguireCost: Free of charge

Advocating for local issues We all know our business community is under extreme pressure and a long way from so-called “recovery.”

Our businesses and livelihoods are being crippled by never ending challenges and there are a number of issues we urgently need addressed. If you have feedback and issues you want raised, here is a reminder to contact our local MPs, along with their contact details. As the saying goes, “the squeaky wheel gets the oil” so the more of us who can add weight to the issues at hand, the likelier we are to be heard.

Christopher Luxon, National MP and leader of the National Party

Naisi Chen, Labour List MP, Botany

Botany’s Labour List MP Naisi Chen opened a new community office last month to better support constituents and businesses across East Auckland. Naisi says a key part of her role is providing support when constituents have challenges interacting with Government. “Whether that’s a specific situation such as immigration issues or broader policy issues, I can feed back to the right people. So if there’s anything you’d like to raise with me, or you just want to say hi, come into our office at Level 1, Unit 1, 245 Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood.

If you would like to get in touch with Christopher about a local issue, his office is located at 122 Millhouse Drive, Northpark, and is open for appointments and to offer assistance to individuals, businesses and community organisations.

Phone: 09 532 8390 Email: botany@parliament.govt.nz

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GETBA NEWS

Recycle your pallets We are excited to announce that GETBA is again partnering with Reharvest Timber to provide a free and comprehensive pallet collection for our members. Pallets will either be re-used, repaired or recycled into woodchips. This is being planned for mid to late May, so keep checking our emails and website for confirmed dates.

Good news crime stories Thanks to the Police, and in particular the road policing team, there has been ongoing success with identifying and apprehending illegal street racers in the GETBA area. A number of vehicles have been impounded in recent weeks and the drivers summonsed to appear in court. This result would have not been achievable without the consistent communications from our members, which have assisted Police in their work.

Our ANPR cameras continue to aid Police in other more widespread issues. One example was a vehicle seen in our area which was involved in a serious incident in Auckland. The driver was arrested and found to be in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He now faces a number of charges and his vehicle has been impounded.

Booster bus hosted

by Steel & Tube at newly-renovated site Steel & Tube recently welcomed a Booster Bus to its newly renovated Stonedon Drive site to help make it easier for their team to get vaccinated, and give them the best protection against COVID-19. A big shout out as well to the vaccination team at the Auckland District Health Board who responded to their call to help with getting local employees vaccinated.

Steel & Tube very generously extended an invitation to other GETBA businesses, and even had their courier service join in too – with everyone appropriately socially distanced of course!

Those who attended enjoyed the coffee and dumpling food truck hospitality provided.

THEME STORY: HELIUS THERAPEUTICS

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THEME STORY: HELIUS THERAPEUTICS

When the New Zealand Parliament unanimously passed legislation to enable the emergence of a medicinal cannabis industry on December 11, 2018, it was a great day for medicinal cannabis supporters in this country and entrepreneurs keen to create a sunrise industry based on its production.

At the same time, the start-up company Helius Therapeutics based in East Tamaki was getting established and poised to become this industry’s trailblazer and largest medicinal cannabis (CBD) producer – in what is possibly New Zealand’s most intriguing business venture to date.

With 100% New Zealand ownership, Helius Therapeutics specialises in medicinal cannabis research, innovation, manufacturing and commercialisation, with $48 million capital raised over three years to get the venture growing. Helping people, especially in New Zealand, have easy access to medicinal cannabis healthcare, is the Helius vision.

The 8,800sqm world-class indoor cultivation and manufacturing facility in Ron Driver Place is the country’s largest state-of-the-art, indoor integrated facility with controlled growing systems, an extraction site, and advanced cannabinoid research laboratory.

Wasting no time, Helius was the first company to achieve a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Licence for Manufacturing Medicines, and the first medicinal cannabis cultivator to be certified as New Zealand Grown through the Buy NZ Made Campaign.

Explaining cannabis The cannabis plant has been widely used throughout history for fibre, food and medicine. It was first used by the Chinese around 6,000 years ago as the first recorded anaesthetic. And in the west, before molecule pharmaceuticals were developed in the 1960s, pharmaceutical companies often listed cannabis medicines in their catalogues.

The cannabis flowers contain the highest concentration of the chemically active compounds known as cannabinoids, with CBD and THC the best known.

Cannabinoids interact with specific receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates how cells process, send and receive messages.

“It’s a new medicine, and it’s an old medicine too.”

Carmen Doran, CEO, Helius Therapeutics

THC (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), is well known for its euphoric effects and remains a class B1 controlled drug in New Zealand, while CBD doesn’t cause euphoria.

Recreational cannabis contains more THC, which produces the ‘high’ whereas medicinal cannabis has a higher ratio of CBD, which assists with pain, anxiety, sleep issues and more.

The medical use of cannabis ceased worldwide in 1961 when the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs was signed to create tighter controls, and the rediscovery of the medical use of cannabis from the 1990s is reflected in its increasing legal use around the world.

Helius Therapeutics headquarters in East Tamaki, an 8,800sqm world class,indoor state of the art, integrated facility, is the largest in NZ

CEO Carmen Doran says, “Helius is proudly setting the standard for effective, accessible medicinal cannabis products in New Zealand and overseas. Up until now, overseas products were limited, expensive and hard to source but the change in legislation meant Kiwis would soon have legal access to safe, home-grown, certified products at affordable prices.”

Helius presently has 25 staff members on board and numbers will increase significantly as the business scales up for full local and export production soon.

The Ministry of Health verified New Zealand’s first locally-manufactured CBD products last year, and Helius’ first export orders will leave the country this year.

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Interest in medicinal cannabis is growing rapidly as more people become aware of the potential benefits of CBD. It’s already prescribed for multiple sclerosis sufferers in New Zealand and for epilepsy overseas and its reputation for treating symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety and sleep issues continues to spread.

Doctors in New Zealand can prescribe CBD products and since April 1st, 2020, products containing THC. Since October 2021 all products must meet the minimum quality standard set by the Medical Cannabis Scheme.

Information supplied by MCinfo.com, New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis information service.

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THEME STORY: HELIUS THERAPEUTICS As well as spearheading Aotearoa’s flourishing medicinal cannabis industry, another of Carmen’s passions is building collaborative teams to achieve best performance. At Helius she’s certainly gathered an experienced executive and site team with international pharmaceutical backgrounds who are keen to make a difference, which she sees as a real strength for Helius in achieving their goals for the future.

Cultivation manager, Kai Keli’iho’omalu, is a third-generation cannabis cultivator who has managed commercial grow sites around the world.

How does medicinal cannabis work?

“CBD works by restoring balance in the body, or homeostasis,” says Carmen. “We see a lot of positive outcomes with medicinal cannabis around conditions such as pain, anxiety and sleep issues; issues that are often cyclical. If you’re in pain, you can’t sleep and that makes you more anxious and where medicinal cannabis comes in is by working with the endocannabinoid receptors in the body to restore balance.”

Big investments expect big returns and the potential for medicinal cannabis is huge, with the market growing rapidly. “The global market opportunities for medicinal cannabis is expected to grow to more than $60 billion within five years, and we’re seeing a lot of growth here in NZ as well, as doctors and patients learn more about the product and its benefits,” Carmen says.

“Puro and Helius are both driven to deliver natural, safe, affordable NZ-made medicinal cannabis to Kiwi patients. Although Kiwis are relatively new to cannabis medicines, we’re delighted to offer a locally made product that will give greater confidence and choice. At the same time, Puro and Helius are working together to deliver into key global export markets as well.”

Leading the team Carmen joined Helius two years ago as chief operating officer and took over as chief executive officer one year later, and her experience reveals an impressive 15-year, predominantly international pharmaceutical career.

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A key value at Helius is curiosity, and that gives insight into the way the business operates. “One of the cool things about being in a sunrise industry is that we’re all learning, and curiosity allows us to ask lots of questions. We’re also learning from other companies’ experiences around the world and observing parallels with other local niche industries operating in dairy, horticulture and wine.

“By engaging our curiosity, we’re building our R&D development for the pipeline too, working on potential new medicinal cannabis products that will alleviate patients’ suffering here and around the world.”

Black Belt gives creativity extra clout

A concept that originated from the Toyota Production System in Japan, Lean Culture was initially applied to manufacturing industries to improve efficiency and process performance. It’s main points are: that all workers contribute ideas, management provides collaborative learning environments, perfection is sought to produce products, services and processes, and everyone is on board.

Landmark agreement signed for CBD industry

“The agreement gives Helius a secure local supply of premium, organic medicinal cannabis which we will process into 100% locally-grown, manufactured and branded medicines to support our future products.

Encouraging curiosity

In Carmen’s former role as a global trouble-shooter, encouraging operational excellence was always in her sights and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt gained at global pharmaceutical company, Novartis, certainly gave her credibility.

The company’s lead investor and director, New Zealander Guy Haddleton has a background in IT and unicorn start-ups – businesses valued over $1 billion. “In fact, Guy famously jokes that he struggles to even spell the word pharmaceuticals! Our other founding investors are also passionate Kiwis who have a big focus on healthcare and believe all New Zealanders should have the opportunity for a pain-free existence.”

Earlier this year Helius signed a five year, multi-million dollar partnership with Marlborough-based Puro – New Zealand’s largest cannabis cultivator – which enables the East Tamaki business to “really go to scale for export and is very exciting,” says Carmen.

She also sees the industry’s success, “as an opportunity for New Zealand; for Kiwis benefitting from medicinal cannabis and also for growing our export sector. It hits a really nice sweet spot, running alongside our horticultural focus. Using new technologies and innovations, we’re growing and processing the raw material and linking up with the health care industry as well.”

“For the entire team it’s really exciting to be involved in this industry that will help so many New Zealanders, and at a point when we’re forming the industry.”

Helius Therapeutics CEO, Carmen Doran.

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“Respect for the individual is really important in a Lean Culture; realising that everyone has different experiences, backgrounds, depth and ideas and we really build on this at Helius. I’m very passionate about having everyone’s ideas and input around the table and part of my leadership role is providing the platform where the next generation of natural, innovative and effective medicines for the future can flourish.”

Patient awareness next step for the industry

THEME STORY: HELIUS THERAPEUTICS The Helius vision to provide quality, locally grown medicinal cannabis with easy access for customers at less than the cost of imported product, has been realised after just two years in operation and the industry is certainly growing.

Across New Zealand, two companies have been granted GMP licences to manufacture medicinal cannabis products with 10 products now available in the domestic market, though Helius is the only local manufacturer in the market to date. There are 39 active licences covering cultivation, possession for manufacture and supply activities, with more licence applications in the pipeline.

While the industry itself is flourishing, some companies have frustrations with the legislative framework and the speed of the government response to increasing market demand for medicinal cannabis.

The government attributes its hesitancy to ensuring product safety and consistency, while the industry experiences stifling statutory restrictions.

Helius Therapeutics was the foundation sponsor at the MedCan22 e-summit facilitated in Auckland recently, which attracted 400 delegates including 30 international and national expert speakers including Health Minister Andrew Little who acknowledged the sector’s progress.

Speaking at the summit, Carmen said MedCan 2022 was key to shining muchneeded light on what the sector is now achieving for local patients. “Too many Kiwis remain unaware of the sector’s successful delivery in recent months and that is frustrating. Several products have been verified as meeting the quality standards, however, local manufacturers must remain silent until they achieve approved medicines status. High GMP standards now give prescribers’ confidence, but until Kiwi manufacturers go through exhaustive clinical trials they can’t say much,” Carmen said.

“Medicinal cannabis is an exciting opportunity for New Zealand – and probably bigger than what MPs imagined when they gave it the green light in 2018. Yes, its establishment has been a long and hard haul, but the industry has now moved into the most important phase for Kiwi patients – delivery.”

Business as usual Continuing their pioneering work in the CBD industry, the Helius team is enjoying East Tamaki’s dedicated industrial area with its easy access to motorways. “East Tamaki businesses and the wider East Auckland community have been very welcoming and continue to take a big interest in what we’re doing behind all those security fences.

Case in point is this very story thanks to GETBA. We really appreciate and follow the advocacy and marketing work they do for us local businesses, because it means we can all focus more on doing what we’re good at.”

Family pets can now benefit from medicinal cannabis, along with their human friends; Leila de Koster, co-founder and MD at Hale Animal Health.

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In May 2020, Helius launched a second sunrise venture, Hale Animal Health, New Zealand’s first medicinal cannabis company for animals. Prior to launching, co-founder and managing director, Leila de Koster, along with her husband Karl, spent five years perfecting a range of companion animal health supplements, which have recently hit leading pet retailers’ shelves around the country.

These products are forerunners to CBD veterinary medicines which the Hale and Helius team will launch once clinical studies are complete. “Pets are family members too.

Animals suffering from arthritis or anxiety, for example, may well benefit from natural, locally-grown and manufactured CBD products,” Leila says.

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BUSINESS PROFILE: DESIGN DISTILLERY

How to get the best from your creatives It’s no secret – talented creatives help business owners grow their business. FOCUS magazine talks with GETBA’s own graphic designer, Chris Phillips from Design Distillery, who puts creativity in the spotlight, as arguably the most important element in developing a successful business brand.

How important is creativity in terms of the image a business communicates to its clients and potential clients?

Creativity should be at the foundation of any business identity and communications.

Often your brand is the first touch point for customers and can form an instant connection with your business. Incorporating creativity and originality into your business creates a memorable experience that resonates with your audience.

of any creative partner, and the brief is a strong starting point that also helps eliminate potential issues.

A simple brief should outline the business goals, target market, project deliverables and timeline, and provide any assets such as logos and brand guidelines. www.designdistillery.co.nz

Design Distillery speaks of defining the way your clients do business.

How does this work?

Timing – get to know when you’re at your most creative. For me it’s early morning and late afternoon when there’s less distractions

Be prepared – don’t leave a project to the last minute. Looming deadlines and creativity aren’t the best of friends!

What’s the best way that clients can prepare to successfully work collaboratively with creatives?

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Remove the distractions – put the phone on silent, ignore the emails for an hour and get creating

Have a break - if it’s not happening, put down the project and pick it up later. It’s surprising how quickly that breakthrough idea can arrive when you come back refreshed

It’s about understanding a client’s business, their goals and values. Then we take a design-led approach to providing a creative solution that communicates with their audience.

Being prepared gets the most value out

Habits of a Creative

Chris Phillips, Director, Design Distillery

BUSINESS PROFILE - NEON DESIGN NZ LTD

A frustrating search for a customised, quality LED neon sign for her daughter’s bedroom four years ago inspired entrepreneurial business co-owner and creative director Sallie Norman to start up her own company, Neon Design NZ Ltd. “This was three years ago. There wasn’t much happening in the neon market and there was hardly any competition,” says Sallie. “Previously when people thought of neons, they’d think Las Vegas, garish and tacky, but not now. The potential and design choices for neons have come a long way over the past five years and become much more popular.”

Success for Neon Design has come through finding the right market and showing people what a neon sign for them could look like, through visuals, photoshop and presenting at five to six trade shows a year. “We look at our customers’ environment and find a solution that works for them.”

Today, half their commissions come from the corporate, promotional and hospitality market, with weddings, engagements and interiors making up the remainder. (Sallie and Mitch also own Mad Dog Backdrops Aperol campaign for Campari NZ.

(flower walls for events), plus three drainage businesses – Drainage TV, Drain Detectives, and Urban Worx for new drainage systems.)

Sally loves interior design and believes that the right neon, suited to a particular environment, whether corporate, hospitality, events or for the home, can have a huge impact.

So is manufacturing their own neons a goal? “Nobody makes neons in New Zealand. Everything is made in China because of cost. We have a great relationship with our manufacturer and design team there. They turn around a sign for us in a day and it’s on a flight to NZ within 48 hours. Eventually though we would love to produce them here.”

“Our mission when we started out was to provide high quality, cost-effective LED neons for the New Zealand market and we promoted our product as more of an art feature, not just a bright sign on a black background, which is how they’d been presented for years.

Of course Sallie is biased and believes any graphic or message will translate well into neon. “It’s amazing what one neon sign can do. They bring logos to life, you can introduce more colour, select different backdrops, even incorporate detail into signs with e-prints and surround that with neon. There are so many options.”

“Our passion is creating unique neons and lighting up as many spaces as we can.

Because we’re detail-driven, we deliver a high-quality product that sets us apart.

We simply love to give great service, build relationships and see people happy – we get a huge buzz from that.”

A commission for Tiki Taane.

www.neondesign.co.nz

Passionate multi-taskers: Leanne, Sallie, Mindy and Monique work across Sallie and Mitch Norman’s five businesses in customer service, design, marketing, accounts and dispatch; missing in action, Jared their Auckland courier driver.

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INDUSTRIAL EXPERTS IN EAST TAMAKI “East Tamaki is one of New Zealand’s largest industrial precincts however is currently under significant supply pressure with vacancy almost non-existent.

The Bayleys team is backfilling tenancies up to 24 months ahead of the upcoming vacancy.”

Benchmark prime warehouse rents (net face $ per sqm p.a.)

Benchmark secondary warehouse rents (net face $ per sqm p.a.)

$145 - $185

$130 - $165

Benchmark prime industrial yields

Benchmark secondary industrial yields

3.75% - 4.50%

4% - 5% plus

East Tamaki overall vacancy rate

Sub 0.5%

AUCKLAND INDUSTRIAL MARKET IN 60 SECONDS Biggest trends

Outlook for the next 12 months

Distribution driven by e-commerce Demand for distribution warehousing driven by the growth of e-commerce.

Rents on the rise Strong demand and low vacancies likely to continue to pull benchmark rents upwards.

Land in short supply Persistent shortage of land for sale has created substantial growth in sale prices for land. Would-be owner-occupiers are increasingly having to extend their search perimeters out to the fringe of the region or even into other regions.

Yields stabilise Rises in wholesale interest rates during 2021 are expected to result in stabilisation of yields during 2022. Weight of capital seeking placement likely to balance the impact of interest rates.

Benchmark warehouse rents

Benchmark industrial yields

Benchmark rents and yields are based on a basket of properties that we believe reflect the asset class. The benchmarks do not represent the minimum or maximum rates in the market.

Get in touch with Bayleys’ East Tamaki industrial specialists to have a chat about your property requirements.

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Higher rents needed for new builds to stack up Reducing yields partially offset the impact of higher construction costs during 2020-2021. Stabilising yields mean higher rents likely needed for new developments to ensure they remain feasible.

Interest rate uncertainty Uncertainty around future interest rates after CPI inflation spiked outside of RBNZ target band alongside recent increases in debt rates. Buyers expected to become more selective on assets.

INVESTMENT Persistent factors

Emerging trends Interest rate uncertainty Uncertainty around future interest rates after CPI inflation spiked outside of RBNZ target band alongside recent increases in debt rates. Buyers expected to become more selective on assets.

Occupiers increasingly reviewing tenure options Increases in new build rents increasingly prompting occupiers to consider transition to owner-occupation.

Limited availability of land is constraining ability to actually achieve this. Meanwhile low yields are prompting some owner-occupiers to sell and leaseback.

Competition increases Syndicators, high-net-worth individuals and property funds are all actively seeking opportunities. Low listings have limited their opportunities to transact.

New Zealand industrial property returns over time

Source: MSCI

Industrial hits the sweet spot with investors Strong demand for space, constrained land supply and simpler buildings has led to structural reduction in yields for industrial relative to other property assets. Trend has become more pronounced given industrial also resilient to pandemic risks.

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CREATIVE ARCHITECTURE: AT WORK

Sustainability and wellbeing – new drivers for inspired

building design

It’s not just flowery architecture speak: through their design, buildings can allow people to flourish and that’s certainly what happened when Waste Management, located at 318 East Tamaki Road, brought together 400 of their Auckland-based team members from several other sites across the city and created a new base.

Waste Management brought new life to the site (formerly an old bottling plant) and fully committed to embracing sustainable design. The nation-wide recycling and waste collection company signed a 25-year lease, committing more than $50 million towards the redevelopment. Jasmax designed the 3000sq m office building and Eclipse Architecture designed the other industrial facilities.

Ingrid Cronin Knight, Waste Management’s general manager of Strategy, Custom & Sustainability says during construction, 76% of waste was recycled or reused and the buildings have achieved a Green Star rating of 4, which indicates best practice. “Rainwater is harvested to clean our trucks, electric vehicle charging stations are everywhere, compost and recycle bins are plentiful, and all fixtures have been chosen to reduce water use. We’ve cut down our carbon footprint and we were very proud to win the Green Building Award at the Property Industry Awards in 2020.”

As well as the great gains in sustainability, and just as importantly, the amalgamation of the staff at the one site brought together a diverse group across a broad spectrum of roles, and has been incredibly positive for staff wellbeing.

“Engineers, accountants, drivers, sales team members, mechanics, IT specialists and more are all based within the same facility,” says Ingrid. “They all come together for breaks and mealtimes within our central hub and that’s been great for our culture. We all understand each other’s roles a little better and there’s great comradery.”

Where there’s a will, there’s a green way: Waste Management staff from a broad spectrum of roles all come together for breaks and lunch within the building’s energy-efficient central hub.

Waste Management’s new building design elements specifically focused on staff wellbeing: • Main building designed with large atrium for better air distribution • Green spaces and huge living wall in the central hub • Plentiful carparks and electric charging facilities • The building orientation, façade design, building layout and thermal mass designed to reduce energy use, provide good natural light, reduce glare and improve comfort • The office provides a 100% improvement on Building Code requirements for fresh air rates, improving indoor air quality for better health and productivity • Many meeting and collaboration areas throughout the buildings

EMPLOYMENT & COVID-19 VACCINATIONS COVID-19 policies in business crossover a number of areas of law: Government regulations, privacy, health and safety, employment, the Bill of Rights and human rights all play a role. Contact the team at Wynyard Wood for help with crafting your COVID-19 Policy. wynyardwood.co.nz/covid-employment

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CREATIVE LIVING: AT HOME Light, flow and connection between spaces is vital for successful residential design.

Inspirational

Living spaces

Lothar van Middelaar

Architectural designer Lothar van Middelaar established Mia Casa Architecture as a boutique architectural design firm focusing on new build residential projects, from single homes to small and large multi-unit development projects. Current work includes designs for larger family homes on elevated sites around Flat Bush, but regardless of project size, the design intent remains the same: transforming the design brief into a series of attractive, flowing and functional living spaces.

How important is creativity in determining how people feel about living in their homes?

In this respect all clients are a little different. Some relish the design experience, others not so much and this places different creativity requirements on the design process. Whilst we happily engage with all client types, working with enthusiastic, involved clients can be very rewarding. Being challenged to be creative certainly increases the appreciation we and our clients have of the end design.

What does creativity in residential designs encompass?

We start each design process by gathering a detailed design brief of requirements, wishes and preferences by discussing how our clients will use the spaces in their new home. Creativity in residential design starts with responding to the site opportunities to create flowing, stylish and functional room associations that maximise sun, perhaps views, efficient circulation, and the purposes of the spaces. Exterior form certainly informs these layouts, and client feedback to our designs then develops the creativity for more detail as the design is refined.

What do you consider as design ‘must haves’ for successful living environments?

Light, flow and interconnectivity for associated spaces. Natural light from multiple directions improves the quality of the light in a space. Early consideration of how a space is experienced and moved around, including thoughtful furniture placement, avoids awkward or impractical spaces. Considering how each room can best function near associated spaces is a must, especially with open plan living. The impression that a space leaves with its occupants is key to how the space is perceived.

What is an ideal client mindset when working with architectural designers or architects on designs for living?

Clients who are prepared to consider how they currently live and how this may be improved or developed with changes in their life cycle stage (e.g. starting a family, maturing children, empty nests, and ageing in place) will certainly benefit from an interactive design professional. A willingness and ability to communicate what design solutions they like and want to avoid are key requirements.

How does sustainable design inform your work?

Sustainability in design is becoming a key consideration, unfortunately always to be tempered by the cost that it adds to a project. We address reliance on mains power and water supply through the use of photovoltaic panels and water reuse systems frequently in our designs.

Do you design for first home buyers?

We are currently preparing designs for small scale (3-6) multiple-unit projects in Papakura, Manurewa, Papatoetoe and Mangere Bridge, for motivated developers targeting the first home market. These homes require an efficient, economic design focus to ensure the sale price suits the first home market. Ensuring maximum visual appeal under this pressure is a rewarding challenge.

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CRIME PREVENTION

Performance & Deployment

Counties Manukau East Update from Inspector Scott Gemmell, CME Area Commander

Late summer of discontent When the Covid-19 borders around Tāmaki Makaurau came down mid-December, Counties Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell says having deployed staff back at Ormiston Police Station over the Christmas period gave a much-needed sense of normality and respite.

By early February however there was a different scenario to deal with, as Covid-19 anti-mandate protestors occupying Parliament grounds in Wellington became another draw on Police resources. With a strong operations background and years of experience in managing protest crowds, Scott has been involved in staff resourcing for the protests.

The Wellington occupation has put protest activity in Aotearoa under the spotlight and revealed that new thinking is required around managing them, given their recent changes in style and intent, which have been influenced by protests overseas.

“Previously managing protest crowds could be predicated on the relationships we’ve built with key protestors who are influencing a particular group, but relationship building is difficult when the mood is hostile,” Scott says.

Leadership in trying times “While staff deployment from Ormiston Police Station continues for multiple operational reasons and in response to what’s happening in the community, at the same time we are constantly evolving. New challenges require us to be more creative

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in our thinking and resolve some of the pressures that come our way.

“When people are experiencing a lot of noise and uncertainty, it’s important teams can see that their leader is calm, and methodically and consistently working through systematic processes to find resolutions. Teams feed off that, and seeing management that is transparent, equitable and fair is really important too.”

In each of his roles, including with the Armed Offenders Squad and protest management, Scott leads and supports high-profile teams who are under pressure to operate effectively regardless of what’s happening in their work and home lives.

“I consistently try to offer steady, professional, concise leadership that is focused on standards, capability building and with the overarching theme of support; so that everyone can succeed in whatever they’re doing at any given time.”

Inspector Scott Gemmell

Black Lives Matter protests spark Police rethink in Aotearoa Since mid-last year, alongside his day-to-day tasks at Counties Manukau East, Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell has been looking into an issue born globally out of the Black Lives Matter protests in America, and the legitimacy of policing in Aotearoa. He is currently chair of a 25-strong advisory group that has been tasked to bring an operational perspective in looking at policy, procedures and practice. “This is all cognisant that our legitimacy in regards to policing comes very much from the community,” says Scott. (More information on the advisory group will be released in the next few months.)

PERSON OF INTEREST

Meet NZ’s Innovator of the Year 2021

Common sense innovator: Ranjna Patel

Last year co-founder and co-director of Tamaki Health, Ranjna Patel, won the highly coveted Trade Me New Zealand Innovator of the Year Award - Te Pou Whakairo o te Tau. This award recognises people or groups who, in the spirit of Kiwi inventiveness and resourcefulness, have created a better New Zealand.

In Ranjna’s case, the award acknowledges her innovative thinking that continues to make a significant impact in the community with a programme called Gandhi Nivas, which reduces domestic violence reoffending by 60%.

Gandhi Nivas was established in 2014 following an approach by Counties Manukau Police the year before, which raised concerns around the increase in family violence in the South Asian community.

As a member of the Counties Manukau Police Advisory Board, they asked Ranjna for advice. After extensive research, she proposed a solution that revolutionised current family harm incident response strategies.

Instead of removing women and children from violent situations, she lobbied that Police could remove the perpetrators, and bring them to emergency accommodation for counselling and behavioural therapy, while wrap-around support services were offered to the whānau at home.

In 2014, just five months later, Ranjna established the first Gandhi Nivas rehabilitative home for family harm perpetrators in Otahuhu.

A further two residences opened soon after in Te Atatu and Otara, with all homes staffed by psychologists 24/7.

Innovation: It’s simply common sense The same innovative approach that created Gandhi Nivas was in full swing when Ranjna and her husband Dr Kanti Patel set up Tamaki Health in Otara in the 1970s, with just one clinic. Today, they run the largest independent primary healthcare group in Aotearoa, with 50 clinics, a call centre, over 1000 staff and up to 4000 consultations made per day.

Ranjna says the approach they use to create business models is simply common sense. “Regarding Gandhi Nivas, I don’t think of it

as innovation. Initially, when Police described the problem and the Sahaayta Counselling Services stated the solution of 24/7 care, it was simply a matter of putting those together and offering bricks and mortar and an immediate, free service that kept perpetrators out of the system. Everything was there, I was just the conductor that brought it all together.”

With both game changing models, Ranjna says she and Kanti have simply answered needs by tailoring services for unique situations. “When we took over our first clinic, the hours were 9am to 12 and 3pm to 5 and Kanti said, ‘This isn’t going to work for our community.’ So we extended our hours, reduced the fees and made access the priority. This is the same principle that Gandhi Nivas is based on – providing access.”

Problem solving Ranjna-style Ranjna is quick to claim she’s no expert, but finds answers by listening, thinking practically, then matching needs with solutions.

“When we have a problem I’ll sit down with our team and work through our approach. I’ll scribble down the main headings: what’s the problem, how are we going to deal with it, what’s required operationally, what will it cost, and what do we want as outcomes.

Every solution has to work practically, be cost-effective and have sound governance.”

Ranjna’s brainstorming sessions aren’t always formal. Some are held in hallways when key people are on the move and happen to connect at the right time to develop smart, best practice ideas on the spot.

One recent challenge for Tamaki Health was administering 15,000 Hep B vaccines in two weeks using the same number of staff. “One busy morning my head nurse suggested, ‘How about we free up as many nurses as possible to give the shots? If support and reception staff carry out nurse admin tasks we should have the capacity.’ And that’s exactly what happened.”

For best outcomes, selecting the right people for your business is key, Ranjna says. “People with a team mentality, who can think creatively and have can-do attitudes. And, if as a society we can be more proactive than reactive to problems, I think we would go far.”

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Freerange Works team: Kim Ahern, Sarah Brooke, Kerryn Strong, Laura Moloney and Briar Kelly

Maintaining Workplace Wellness In these trying times, keeping healthy seems to be top of mind, and appearing to be sick or unwell at work is frowned on, for good reason. Wellness is not just about physical health, it goes beyond mental health too.

Digging deep to find creative ways to keep health and wellness in optimal shape in workplaces and remote offices this year will pay dividends all round. Here are seven recognised dimensions to health to consider when thinking about maintaining workplace wellness, at home and in the office:

Physical wellness

Emotional wellness

Social wellness

Workplace cultures that foster physical wellness and healthy eating often encourage movement, around and out of the office. Hosting weekly online or in-office yoga or zumba classes and encouraging lunchtime walking and running groups makes a big difference to the mood in the office and health of the team.

All occupations involve varying degrees of stress, and key to maintaining mental wellness is managing schedules and maintaining a sense of calm when things are hectic. Encouraging regular breaks and noticing when staff need to switch off or need help, results in calmer, healthier workplaces. Some companies offer mindfulness classes and share information on techniques either online or around the office. The relentless news cycle can also negatively impact mental wellness, so encouraging media breaks is helpful.

Offering distractions such as games or fun challenges can bring welcome relief during the day too.

The social dimension to wellness is about our need as social creatures, to form relationships, feel connected and included.

This is often taken care of in workplaces with friendly, welcoming atmospheres.

Sharing news, chats at the coffee machine and encouraging the formation of clubs and special interest groups all help support socially-well workplaces. It’s important to shut down any negative attitudes and gossip quickly that can leach through even the most positive work environment. Permitting toxic behaviour is destructive to social wellness and team engagement.

Occupational & Environmental wellness Overall wellness is closely connected to occupational and environmental wellness because a deficiency in one may cause problems in another. Keeping on top of workplace health and safety needs, monitoring workstation set-up and use, and ensuring offices are at a comfortable temperature with effective ventilation are all important for staff wellbeing.

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Spiritual wellness This means different things to different people. For some it’s having the space to carry out religious practices at work. For others, it might include intellectual and mental wellness; taking care of how you feel and what you need as a person. Often getting outside and enjoying ‘green time’ helps with spiritual wellness, so encouraging people to use their time for this is invaluable.

Intellectual wellness This involves being challenged and stimulated in your day-to-day work. Recognising when a staff member is under-utilised or bored and finding a solution to help them reach their potential, is not only good for their intellectual and mental wellbeing but improves staff participation and staff retention too.

These dimensions of wellness are connected and intertwined and a commonality between all of them is awareness; being aware and noticing when people are struggling, and doing something to help will be your greatest asset in maintaining workplace wellness.

Combining quality family time with regular work picnics is great for team bonding.

We’ll get through this •

Being able to connect and talk with others is part of supporting our social wellness. Reach out and keep in touch with people who are important to you, including team members, either at the office or those working remotely.

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Finding ways to give and be kind to your colleagues is important on many levels. Offer to be available for help if they need it, maybe giving them your time to train them on a work task they’re struggling to do at home right now.

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Working remotely can add pressure to already stressful lives but we’ll get through this safely by supporting ourselves and others, through communicating and connecting.

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Kerryn taking a workplace wellness workshop

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

How to Stress Less in the mind and body The less stress we have in our lives, the happier and healthier we are. But let’s face it - whether it’s a heavy workload, no workload and seeking employment, missing family, fighting with family, studying for exams, or navigating the current housing market - there are going to be times in life where stress is simply unavoidable.

Stress isn’t always the enemy, though. It can be our superpower and serve a useful purpose. Healthy amounts of short-term stress (also known as ‘eustress’) supply us with energy and motivation to push through life’s challenges.

It’s when chronic stress levels go unmanaged over time that is cause for concern. Research suggests this can lead to the development of various mental and physical issues such as digestive disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety disorders, and even cancer. Stress is more than an emotion; it is a powerful indicator of over-all health and wellbeing and an example of the mind-body connection.

Introducing Lily Olsen Wellbeing support advisor and counsellor, Benestar Group.

Lily is a registered counsellor based in Maraetai, experienced in the health and wellbeing field, drawing on clinical training and holistic therapy to create balance in her therapeutic work. Her unique focus is working through physical and emotional health challenges with clients using the mind-body connection. Her approach considers hauora (all dimensions of ones’ life) to be critical to overall wellness and she’s passionate about guiding people towards living more harmoniously. Lily holds a BSocSci, Post Grad Diploma in Counselling Theory, Master of Counselling and a certificate in nutrition.

Signs of stress to look out for These are a few ways you can recognise when your stress levels are reaching an unhealthy zone: • Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

If you’ve experienced that unpleasant tightness in the stomach, or ‘knots’ when nervous, you’ve experienced the mind-body connection. Our mind and body are not two separate entities but intimately intertwined.

When our mind perceives stress, our body reacts. The brain undergoes a series of chemical changes that activate our autonomic nervous system (ANS), designed to control our vital bodily processes without any conscious effort. You might compare the ANS to a car’s engine - we need it to function. The ANS comprises two parts - the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Our sympathetic nervous system being the “accelerator”. Its job is to prepare our body to “fight or flight” in response to stress. On the other hand, our parasympathetic nervous system is the “brake” – inhibiting the body from overworking and returning us to a state of homeostasis.

So, to stress less in the mind and body we need to put on the brakes and step off the accelerator.

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to reducing stress. What works for you may not work for someone else and vice versa. Going back to the car analogy, learning to manage stress is like learning to drive. You have no idea what you’re doing at first but as you practice, your hard work pays off and eventually becomes second nature.

• Feeling irritable or quicker to anger than usual • Digestive issues • Fatigue • Poor concentration, forgetfulness • Frequent illness, feeling “rundown” • Consistently high heart rate and/or blood pressure • Decrease in libido • Rapid weight loss or weight gain • Muscle tension or jaw clenching

Sleep Hygiene Stress can affect our sleep by causing more frequent awakenings or trouble falling asleep in the first place, leading to fatigue during the day. Consider: • Going to bed and waking at the same time each day to support your circadian rhythm

Developing a customised “wellbeing plan” is a powerful tool to reduce stress levels. I recommend creating this using the holistic concept of hauora – finding tools to support each pillar (see model on page 25). Consider the following and create your own plan using the template provided.

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• Avoid heavy meals late at night • Exercise but not just before bed • Know your caffeine tolerance

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TAHA HINENGARO Mental health Inseparability of mind and body; expressing thoughts and feelings.

TAHA WHÄNAU Extended family health Wider social systems; belonging, sharing and caring.

• Relaxation exercises to calm the mind and body TAHA TINANA Physical health Good physical health.

• Avoid digital devices one hour prior to sleep or wear blue light glasses • Consider room temperature and darkness levels

Diet and Exercise (known stress-causing foods and stress-alleviating foods) Stress can create a chain reaction of issues that can negatively affect eating and exercise habits, leading to other health problems in the future.

Before you read through this list - know that you are allowed to treat yourself without overindulging. Treats trigger our brain to release those feel-good hormones we so desperately need in times of stress.

TAHA WAIRUA Spiritual health Unseen and unspoken energies; faith and spiritual awareness.

The “three good things” method The “three good things” method reminds us that not every day will be good but there is something good in every day.

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Research has shown us that writing three good things that happen in your day every day for just 7 days will boost your overall wellbeing for up to 3 months into the future (Adair et al., 2020).

Tip: push past mental barriers and do it anyway, even on days you don’t feel like it. Try and remember the reason you started.

What food & beverages to avoid: • Highly processed meat and refined cereals

Wellbeing Plan - Mahere Hauora

• High in sugar (soft drinks, anything labelled “light”) • High in trans fats and saturated fats (fried foods)

Physical Tana Tihana

Example: walk for 30 minutes everyday and add more nuts into my diet

Mental and emotional Taha Hinengaro

Example: do the three good things method each morning

Spiritual Taha Wairua

Example: spend 10 minutes a day reading a book that helps me feel aligned

Social Tana Whanau

Example: Sunday dinner with whānau

• Excess caffeine (coffee, energy drinks) • Excess alcohol

What foods to incorporate: • High in B Vitamins (nuts, dark green vegetables, ethically sourced red meat, and fish) • High in magnesium (brown rice, beans, dark green vegetables) • High in omega-3 fatty acids (fish including sardines, salmon and tuna. Nuts including chia seeds or flax seeds) • High in potassium (avocados, lentils, potatoes, and bananas) The World Health Organisation recommends at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (a brisk walk, pushing a lawn mower, dancing); or at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity (uphill hike, high intensity interval training (HIIT), swimming) over the course of your week.

(Consult a health professional before making changes to your diet and exercise regime.)

My hope is that your wellbeing plan is something you can return to when times are tough. Above all, the most significant thing you can do in stressful times is to focus on what you can control, not what you can’t. You may not be able to control the rain, but you can control whether you take an umbrella.

If you are overwhelmed by stress and feel helpless, it’s important to talk with someone you trust, or a mental health professional.

• Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354 or Free Text: HELP(4357) • Visit your family doctor or your place of employment may offer funded counselling support through an EAP programme.

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High quality warehouse development with sought after profile. 50 m walk to the Highbrook Crossing amenities. + +

+ Well located near SH1 + Secure, fenced yard + High stud warehouse

+ EV charging station + Secure, drive through yard + Excellent signage opportunities

+ 136 sqm canopy

Bruno Warren

William Main

Thomas Papesch

Robyn Barfoot

021 506 010

021 583 887

021 033 4267

021 428 446

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Bruno.Warren@goodman.com

PROPERTY MANAGER

William.Main@goodman.com

KERWYN AVENUE UNITS

ASSET MANAGER

Thomas.Papesch@goodman.com

RARE HIGHBROOK OPPORTUNITY

Expected availability mid July 2022

Unit A, 111 Kerwyn Avenue High quality office/warehouse units with sought after profile.

300 m walk to Highbrook Crossing which has cafés, gym, conference centre, Quest apartments, and coworking space (early 2022). + High stud warehouse + Profile in key location

Robyn.Barfoot@goodman.com

Expected availability June 2022

31 Business Parade North, Highbrook + 663 sqm office

+ 148 sqm canopy

Located at Highbrook Business Park, this facility is walking distance to the amenities and surrounded by businesses like Steel and Tube, Plytech and DHL.

+ 226 sqm warehouse office

+ Secure, drive through yard

+ 2,778 sqm yard

+ 128 sqm mezzanine

+ High stud warehouse

+ 50 Carparks

+ 29 Car parks

+ Good access to SH1

+ 1,673 sqm warehouse + 299 sqm office

+ 6,305 sqm warehouses + 632 sqm canopy

+ 3 roller doors

Thomas Papesch

Robyn Barfoot

Thomas Papesch

Robyn Barfoot

021 033 4267

021 428 446

021 033 4267

021 428 446

PROPERTY MANAGER

Thomas.Papesch@goodman.com

ASSET MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER

Robyn.Barfoot@goodman.com

This document has been prepared by Goodman Property Services (NZ) Limited and has been prepared for general information purposes. Whilst every care has been taken in relation to its accuracy, no warranty is given or implied. Further, you should obtain your own independent advice before making any decisions about any of the products and/or properties referred to in this documents. All values are expressed in New Zealand currency unless stated otherwise.

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For more on Green Star: SustainableGoodman.co.nz

Robyn.Barfoot@goodman.com

0800 375 6060

goodmanproperty.co.nz

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

Goodman goes for top-of-class with Green Star rated development programme Building carbon neutral facilities The built environment is responsible for between 15% and 20% of all New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions and as a major developer, Goodman is working hard to reduce its emissions by building carbon neutral, 5 Green Star rated facilities.

Goodman general manager of Development, Mike Gimblett, says this involves using materials and building techniques that minimise carbon emissions, limit waste, minimise other environmental impacts, and offset any carbon embodied in new builds.

Goodman’s active projects at Mt Roskill, Ōtāhuhu and Highbrook showcase its approach to sustainable development, with new technologies and systems ensuring buildings are operationally efficient and come with lower operating costs. “Along Highbrook Drive, our Riverside Warehouses project is well underway, using the latest carbon-reducing techniques and materials to lower emissions,” says Mike.

Highbrook development targeting 5 Green Star rating for NZ Blood to be completed late 2022.

Rainwater harvesting “Across our three current Highbrook developments there’s approximately 20,000sqm of roof space across five warehouses. These will have inground and above ground tanks with the capability to store over 120,000 litres of rain water to use for grey water, such as flushing toilets plus regular building and roof washes.

Harvesting rainwater means a substantial amount of water isn’t coming out of town supply. As well as being more sustainable, it’s more cost effective for our building occupiers.”

End of Trip facilities Encouraging healthy lifestyles for building occupiers is very much top of mind for architects and developers working on Green Star Rating designs. “We want to encourage more people to walk, bike or run to work but if that’s not possible, take a break during the day and head outside. At Highbrook we’re adjacent to around 12km

of track that follows the coastline and that offers the perfect opportunity for people to be active and that’s why showers and bike racks are an important feature in all our new developments,” Mike says.

5 Green Star ratings include •

Automated LED lighting

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Solar power

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Low-E double glazing

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HVAC systems that utilise low emission refrigerants

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Low-flow water fittings

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End of trip facilities

Solar panels saving 26% on OfficeMax power bill OfficeMax have been Goodman tenants since 2008 and took the opportunity recently when extending their building, to install solar panels. The northern orientation and extensive roof area make the building ideal for solar technology and a 798 panel, 271kWp photovoltaic solar system was installed on the roof of the warehouse extension.

Managing Director Kevin Obern says historically the financial advantages to installing solar panels weren’t convincing but things have changed. “Costs have come down and efficiencies of solar panels have improved. So when we extended our building recently we calculated the cost of installing solar panels into our lease. The cost of doing this is broadly similar to the cost savings we’re making in electricity, so installing the panels was ultimately self-funding. Now we’re saving about 26% on our power bill.”

OfficeMax sees the light: 798 solar panels were installed on the warehouse roof.

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ADVOCACY

Auckland’s Water Strategy

By Dr Grant Hewison Auckland Council has a broad role in delivering water outcomes. Auckland Council itself provides storm water infrastructure and services, resource management regulation and compliance.

Watercare provides drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and services.

In addition, Auckland Transport influences and use and the storm water network.

A discussion document (Our Water Future - Tō Tātou Wai Ahu Ake Nei) was consulted on in 2019. The purpose of this document was to elicit community views on the future of Auckland’s waters and how the council should be planning for these in its water strategy.

Feedback was provided by GETBA along with a number of other BIDs. In particular, GETBA asked that the vision and principles also include the use of water for economic purposes.

GETBA also acknowledged concerns about sediment run-off from land-based activities degrading freshwater ecosystems as well as estuaries, harbours and marine waters.

GETBA also agreed with implementation of more water sensitive development practices, the use of rain gardens, litter traps and swales to filter out contaminants from urban stormwater and ‘daylighting’ streams. Special note was made of the support for Council’s Pollution Prevention Programmes. GETBA also agreed with implementing different treatment systems in the road corridor to treat runoff before it reaches our harbours.

Careful design was needed to minimise this, but also that the residential sector appropriately make its contribution alongside the commercial sector.

It was noted that about one quarter of Auckland’s reticulated water supply was used by the commercial sector, with some industries being particularly water intensive, including beverages, food and other manufacturing activities. Here GETBA argued that ‘water use’ for commercial or businesses’ purposes should be recognised as a value in the Water Strategy.

Note was also made that Auckland was vulnerable to a range of hazards that posed a risk to safety and property, such as intense storm events and localised floods. Of the 137,000 buildings in Auckland prone to flooding, GETBA noted that many were industrial and commercial buildings.

The Water Strategy has also been developed during a period of significant uncertainty for Auckland Council. Central government has recently indicated that participation in the proposed Three Waters Reforms will be mandated in the planned enabling legislation. The reforms will move management of three waters assets to a new inter-regional entity.

Over the next few years, as the shape and impacts of proposed reform become clearer, the Council will use the Water Strategy in appropriate ways to provide direction. This strategy would become council’s position on the aims and outcomes sought from any new entity.

At this point, the Water Strategy seeks to manage the challenges facing the use of water in Auckland, including: •

Protecting and enhancing the health of waterbodies and their ecosystems

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Delivering three-waters services at the right time, in the right place, at the right scale, as the city grows

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Having enough water for people now and in the future

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Reducing flood and coastal inundation risk over time ensuring water affordability for Aucklanders

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Improving how the council works with its treaty partners

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Improving how the council organises itself to achieve these outcomes.

About the author: Dr Grant Hewison is the director of Grant Hewison & Associates Ltd, a firm specialising in local government and environmental legal and consultancy services. Outside his day job, Grant enjoys playing music and joins a blues/jazz/mellow rock band, which performs fortnightly at the Grey Lynn farmers market.

Concerns were noted that continued population growth and urbanisation would add to the pressures on waterways, especially by increasing the amount of impervious surfaces.

IS IT THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? For a Fully Confidential, FREE business appraisal, contact our Senior Business Broker for GETBA members, Daren Leng.

Daren lives in Howick and is keen to catch up with local business owners for a chat, to see what your future exit plans are over the coming years. He has a wealth of experience selling businesses of all shapes and sizes, across multiple industries & sectors.

Contact Daren Leng today for a free no-obligation business appraisal on 021 0278 6045 or DarenL@abcbusiness.co.nz Licensed REA 2008 | www.abcbusiness.co.nz

SUSTAINABILITY: FREE POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMME

Free spill risk advice for nearly 600 local businesses

Call the Pollution hotline, Auckland Council (09) 377 3107

As part of the Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme – managed by Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department and funded by Local Boards – Wilkinson Environmental has provided free confidential advice on spill risks to nearly 600 hundred East Tamaki businesses since the programme started in 2014.

The business-friendly, and not compliance-based programme, is targeted at businesses that handle oils, chemicals or any material that can spill and accidentally enter local waterways. If a participating business requires assistance, they receive a free report which assists them and their staff to manage risks around potential water pollution.

Simulated spill training: part of the free Pollution Prevention Programme for East Tamaki businesses.

To access free spill risk advice contact Simon Wilkinson on 021 944 992

Cushla Barfoot from Wilkinson Environmental says it can be hard for people to understand what spill risks are and it’s important to get the message across to all staff, not just managers. “This is why spill training is so useful because it targets staff who are unloading and handling liquids and dry materials, which might accidentally spill into a stormwater drain. The training includes a practical spill simulation in unloading areas, which gives staff an opportunity to see how prepared they are for a spill.”

Potential $3m clean-up bill

A story with a happier ending Wilkinson Environmental visited an East Tamaki paint manufacturer recently that had significant spill risks:

An Auckland freight company had a spill of 1,000 litres of highly concentrated dye they were handling for a client. The spill occurred at night when a full 1,000 litre container that was stored incorrectly outside and stacked too high, fell and ruptured.

• Bulk liquids were being stored outside and not contained

The highly toxic dye flowed into the yard stormwater catchpit and into a nearby creek, killing all fish and half the shellfish. The company received fines and costs totalling $130,000 and faced a potential clean-up bill of up to $3 million to remediate the creek.

• No spill plan was in place and staff had not been trained to deal with spills despite the high spill risk onsite

An example of how things can do wrong:

• Waste paint cans were being put into skip bins by staff and paint was leaking out the drain holes at the bottom of the bin Simple recommendations to rectify the risks: • Keep liquids inside the factory, or within covered, bunded areas with a spill containment system • Develop a spill plan, communicate this to staff and run a spill training exercise for staff • Remind staff that no liquids should ever be disposed of into skip bins The company now has a spill plan in place, procedures have been implemented around safe outside storage and staff have been through spill training sessions. The company’s spill risks have significantly reduced following involvement with Wilkinson Environmental.

Toxic dye spills into a waterway, killing all fish and half the shellfish.

Spill training session at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Fisher & Paykel Healthcare recently had 24 of its staff complete spill training with Simon. The training was practical and engaging and especially valuable for those working in high spill risk areas, such as inwards goods docks.

The potential impacts to the local ecosystem were also emphasised, which everyone found eye-opening. Following the training there was a reported significant improvement in employees’ speed and confidence in responding to simulated spill scenarios onsite.

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TRANSPORT

Eastern Busway progress

Main feedback themes

The Eastern Busway is a significant project to help transform East Auckland and to provide new opportunities for people living in and around the area.

With the Panmure to Pakuranga section of the busway now open, Auckland Transport (AT) is focusing on the next stage of the busway between Pakuranga and Botany as it progresses through design, consenting and on to construction.

There were several themes of feedback from the consultation. Details about them and the project team’s responses are in the March 2022 project update on easternbusway.nz. Some of the key themes include: 1. Support for the busway overall as well as for providing transport options for East Auckland.

2. There were strong objections to a proposed new connection at Burswood and requests for alternative designs between Ti Rakau Bridge and Botany.

In November and December 2021 property owners, stakeholders, and the community gave feedback on the proposed design. Every submitter’s comments were considered by the project’s engineers, designers, planners, architects and AT during the review process in January 2022.

3. Mixed views on the allocation of existing road space. Some people indicated that more should bedone to encourage mode shift and reduce vehicle use and emissions, while others said it was essential to maintain traffic flow and vehicle lanes along Ti Rakau Drive as it is already congested.

The feedback on the proposed design was appreciated, particularly as it was given at a time when Aucklanders were managing through the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Burswood 36%

Botany 13%

Howick 12%

Pakuranga 18%

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Project timeline for 2022

AT would like more time to review all the feedback on the proposed design between Ti Rakau Bridge and Botany Town Centre. They will meet at the end of March to decide the preferred design.

Late February 2022 | AT confirms the preferred design for the busway from Pakuranga to Ti Rakau Bridge and the community is informed

Working with GETBA and business members

March 2022 | AT to decide the preferred design for the busway from Ti Rakau Bridge to Botany and the community will be informed

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TRANSPORT

Mid 2022 | Community consultation on detailed design from Pakuranga Town Centre to Ti Rakau Bridge.

Construction starts on Pakuranga Plaza. The project team will also seek consents from Auckland Council

AT and the Eastern Busway Alliance will continue to work with iwi partners and key stakeholders including GETBA, and with affected property owners and the community. There will be more opportunities to have your say throughout this year when the design is refined and during the consenting stage of the project.

Mid to late 2022 | Community consultation on detailed design from Ti Rakau Bridge to Botany

The alliance is planning to help support businesses and the community during construction and look forward to having an ongoing relationship with GETBA and its members.

More information is available at easternbusway.nz, email info@easternbusway.nz or call 0800 287 929.

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