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MEGA MUM The powerlifting plasterer in a league of her own

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fter many years juggling his work as a mobile crane driver and his pastime as a keen hunter/fisherman, Franklin local Neil Francis looked at his faithful dog Sam and decided it was time to step into the world of retail in order to encourage other Kiwis to get out into the great outdoors.

Sam, a veteran duck-hunting Labrador, would go on to be the inspiration behind the business which has became one of the largest fishing, camping and hunting retailers in the South Auckland region. "At the time, Sam was getting a bit long in the tooth and he had a bit of grey and white around his chin, so I decided that Sam would be our mascot.�

From there, the inspiration for Rusty Dog Outdoors grew to become an enjoyable business, and every day Neil was in his element advising Franklin District locals on the best product to suit their individual needs.

It wasn't long before the business expanded to become a well-known and respected retailer to homes nationwide. Neil admits that the business now makes a comfortable trade through internet sales and at the store,

which is based at 197a Manukau Road, Pukekohe.

Neil strongly believes that the secret to his business' success has a lot to do with excellent staff, a high level of product knowledge and the motivation to offer the best advice every time. "We have a variety of qualified staff members; from firearms specialists, through to keen hunters and fishermen. There isn't much we don't know about the great outdoors," says Neil.

From the top to the bottom of the island, Rusty Dog Outdoors can get your specialised product to you within approximately two working days at the very latest. "From socks and jackets, through to packs, firearms, knives and fishing rods - We have it all."

Neil also takes great pride in ensuring that all of his customers go away with a smile on their face. "If we don't think a product will suit your needs, we will let you know and find something that does.

also the largest supplier of Ridgeline clothing in Auckland. "If anyone needs comfortable, durable clothing from this reputable brand and if it’s not on the shelf just ask, we can get it in for you."

On top of this, Rusty Dog Outdoors also supplies Salty Dog bait. "We find they supply the freshest bait available and as we use it ourselves, we can attest that it reaches the high standard of performance we have all come to expect from any outdoor product."

We enjoy building a rapport with each and every person who walks through the door."

Rusty Dog Outdoors also provides every customer with rod and reel repairs as well as an in-house gun-smith service.

The store in Franklin is 270 square metres in size and holds over 100 firearms on the wall (ranging from air rifles through to competition level firearms). The business is

For more information on the wide range of products available, contact the friendly team on 09 238 6444 or visit them at 197a Manukau Road, Pukekohe. T

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Contents Welcome to Page 20 NEW ZEALAND // ON SITE - OUTTA SITE!

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iwis are a hard working bunch but we have a bit of a problem with ‘tall

poppy syndrome’. We like to hide our lights under a bushel.

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Nuts and Bolts

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Cover Story

This edition of The Tradie NZ highlights some of our top tradesmen and women as well as

10 WorldSkills Results 13 Kiwi Success Stories

those businesses that have worked hard to become part of New Zealand’s social fabric.

20 Big Boys Toys

At this time of year, the sun is starting to shine again and it’s

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time to dust off that fishing rod and get outside. Thanks to

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the help of outdoor professionals Rusty Dog Outdoors and New Zealand fishing guru Billy Hohepa, we get an insight into

36 Jokes and Puzzles

the best fishing and outdoor tips for those warm spring and

31 Super Tourers

summer months.

38 Taranaki Rugby

Don’t forget to check out our great giveaways either. Flip to

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page 20 for the chance to win tickets to Hamilton’s Big Boys Toys or speed over to page 31 where you could win tickets to

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watch the Super Tourers in November.

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Nuts&Bolts AR T , M O N S T ER TR UC KS , PATR IOTISM AND MUCH MORE...

ANCIENT SECRETS REVEALED! Have you ever wondered how ancient Egyptians built the pyramids? At The Tradie we often wonder about these things. It turns out that a group of physicists has only recently uncovered that one weird trick that helped ancient engineers drag each stone across the desert.

According to researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter, the huge rocks were assisted by water!

By simply wetting the ground in front of their sledges, ancient Egyptians would have been able to pull large blocks of stones and statues across the desert without the sand piling up in front of the vehicle.

Possibly most embarrassing for scientists world-wide, the evidence for this discovery has been staring them in the face for millions of years. A wall painting in Egypt shows the transportation of a massive statue with an individual seen pouring water in the path of the sledge - a detail that had previously been dismissed as part of a purification ritual.

GREEN AND GOLD The Australian public has named Phillip Withers’ garden, My Island Home, the People’s Choice Award winner at this year’s Australian Garden Show Sydney, which was held in early September in Sydney’s Centennial Park. Phillip’s coastal design featured a coral reef made of colourful succulents, and a winding timber boardwalk that led the way to a stylish pavilion. Sustainability emerged as a key trend for spring gardening this year and was incorporated into many garden designs, including that of Best in Show winner, Myles Baldwin, who plans to recycle almost 100 per cent of his display garden, Open Woodland, into new projects and sales to clients and nurseries.

The show has proved to be an important event for landscape designers, giving their work national and global exposure.

This year, almost 100 exhibitors offered everything from grafting demonstrations, rare plants, vertical gardens, flower bouquets and landscaping supplies to outdoor sculptures, lighting and furniture.

Find out more on www. australiangardenshowsydney.com.au.

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MONSTER JAM® Monster Jam® is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever. The show is one of the most exciting forms of family entertainment, featuring four-metre tall, five-tonne beasts.

The stars of the show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks. These amazing machines bring fans to their feet while racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through.

The show’s line up will include ten world class Monster Jam trucks, led by the four-time Monster Jam World Finals Champion Grave Digger® and 11-time World Champion Max-D™, the ferocious Monster Mutt® Rottweiler, Marvel’s very own super hero Iron Man™, the Queen of Carnage, MADUSA® and more!

When: Saturday, 1st November (2pm and 7pm) and

Sunday, 2nd November (2pm).

Where: QBE Stadium, Stadium Drive, Auckland.

Price:

Tickets start from $25 NZ (kids) and $40 NZD (adults).

FURTHER INFO: www.monsterjam.com.

FLYING THE FLAG New Zealand has a history of debating whether the national flag should be changed. Many think it’s often confused with the Australian flag.

Earlier this year, Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, finally announced that the country will vote in a referendum within the next three years on whether to change the nation’s flag.

To kick-start the process, DesignCrowd asked its army of over 180,000 designers from around the world to redesign the New Zealand flag.

To see more, visit www.designcrowd.com. au/new-zealand-flag-design-contest.

LIVE ART IN SYDNEY The spray cans are empty and the paintbrushes soaking after four of the freshest talents in Australian and New Zealand street art finished a weekend of live art at Darling Quarter.

The sounds of energetic electro-beats filled The Village Green at Darling Quarter as crowds of people stopped to watch the four large works come to life, listen to live music and savour the Sydney sunshine.

Inducted into this year’s Project Five artists hall of fame is Askew One (Elliot O’Donnell) - part of renowned artist collective TMD (The Most Dedicated) - from Auckland.

The four pieces were auctioned on Friday October 29, with 100% of the proceeds put to work for the Project’s new partner ArtsReady, a not-for-profit organisation that helps young trainees establish themselves in careers in the arts and creative industries.

FURTHER INFO: www.project5.com.au

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COVER STORY

NZ’s POWERLIFTING

Photos taken by Stephanie Treier

Plasterer

Chloe’s setting the bar!

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tanding at 172cm, Napier-based plasterer Chloe Boyd has been powerlifting for just under a year but is already a force to be reckoned with under the bar.

As a personal trainer, Chloe was always a big fan of working out and lifting weights but it wasn't until she was asked to help out at a regional strong man competition last year that she really found her footing in a sport that she truly loves.

"Some of the guys who ran the competition were powerlifters and they told me I should give it a go," she smiles.

Powerlifting is a very specialised sport which includes three attempts at three lifts - the back squat, bench press and dead-lift.

"Powerlifting is about beating your own personal best" She also assists her training partners with their eating plans.

"The sport is crazy-fun. I have a great team that I train with and each of my team mates push me and demand a lot from me but no more than they expect from themselves.”

As the only female in her group of training buddies, Chloe is used to being the minority in her sport. "In my first competition, no females turned up.” But she admits that it's not about competing against others; "Powerlifting is about beating your own personal best.”

Chloe says that she isn't powerlifting for any other reason than her own personal satisfaction.

"There's nothing glamorous about this sport. You wear a wrestling suit, you're covered in chalk and your hands are ripped to pieces. I can't think of anything more enjoyable," she laughs.

Since she originally took up the sport, Chloe has attended four more competitions and has already learned a lot about pushing herself and training to be at her best. "I've achieved a huge amount since my first event," she smiles.

At the central district competition in Palmerston North, Chloe qualified for the national event which is being held in Christchurch. "I will be competing against the best in the country and I can't wait to push myself to the next level.”

As an experienced chef, Chloe puts a lot of effort into ensuring that her nutritional needs are met.

While she's not working on her nutritional needs, she studies at the Eastern Institute of Technology for a sport and recreation degree.

She is also a mother of three children, Noah (10 years old), Ella (six) and Charlotte (four). When she has the time, Chloe also helps out as co-owner of her family business, Boyd Plastering in Napier, which she has owned with her husband for ten years.

"Although my husband does most of the work, I can be found patching holes in my local gym and I help out when I have the time.”

Chloe often trains up to eleven hours a week (two times a day) from 5:30 every morning. "If I have time at lunch time, I will also go for a run. It makes me happy and I do it because it keeps me sane.”

"It's taken me many years to figure out what my passion is. I'm 32 now and finding somewhere that I really fit has taken a long time but I'm happy to be here finally.”

Chloe is hoping to attend the Asian and Oceania Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships at the end of next year but she will need to raise a lot of money. "Powerlifting is not a cheap sport once you start travelling," she laughs.

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WORLDSKILLS

Meet two of the winners!

Andrew Heath - Wellington Bricklaying Winner 2014 and 2012

WINNING at the WorldSkills

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ome of New Zealand’s top tradeapprentices were announced at an awards ceremony recently which followed an intensive two-day competition held in Hamilton.

Hosted by Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology), the WorldSkills New Zealand 2014 national competition saw 90 regional competition finalists from across the country showcase their talent across 18 industry categories ranging from engineering and automotive to hospitality, hairdressing and carpentry.

Each competitor completed a specific project over two days, replicating problems and tasks that they would encounter in their daily jobs.

Executive Chairman Bruce Howat says the WorldSkills competition is designed to promote excellence within and across multiple trade sectors resulting in widespread downstream benefits. “It’s great to see so many focused, skilled and enthusiastic young people in one place and I’ve no doubt they are poised for success.”

Mr Howat says he’s looking forward to supporting, challenging and nurturing this year’s category winners as they prepare to compete at the Oceania WorldSkills competition in April 2015 before potential selection for the WorldSkills New Zealand Tool Blacks

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team, which is destined for Brazil to compete at the International WorldSkills Competition in August 2015.

2012 Bricklaying winner Andrew Heath was given the opportunity to travel to the international event in Leipzig last year, however he chose to define his skills and try again in this year's event. This time around, Andrew felt that he was ready to travel to the international event. He is currently waiting to find out if he will be successful in his plan to travel to Sao Paolo.

What motivated you to enter the competition?

The apprenticeship scheme for bricklayers was run through a trade school in Wellington. The head tutor there is also the expert for bricklaying.

The other apprentices knew all about WorldSkills but I knew nothing. I asked a few of them what it was all about and eventually the tutor, Greg Sinden, asked me to attend the previous nationals in Christchurch in 2012.

About WorldSkills New Zealand Since 1986, 6000 New Zealanders have participated in WorldSkills competitions supported by enthusiastic employers, mentors, work mates, family, friends, communities and more than 700 volunteers.

WorldSkills NZ competitions are open to anyone undertaking trade/skill training and tradies under 23 who have finished their training.

Getting into the Tool Blacks According to event organiser, Sally Gray, even those who did well in their prospective events weren't guaranteed a position in the Tool Blacks. "It takes more than just a good level of skills.

We are looking for that person with the competitive edge and the mental toughness to cope with the stress that comes with such a big competition.”

Although the winners will have to wait until April of next year to find out whether they have made it through to the NZ team, they still have a lot of preparation to get through. "All of the winners will attend interviews so that we can decide whether they will fit into the group," says Sally.

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You won the 2012 event, why did you decide not to go to the international event last time?

You can only attend the international event once and after Greg had shown me DVDs and photos of past events he had taken competitors to, I realised that the sheer size of the competition was mind blowing (close to one million spectators, and 650 competitors in Leipzig). Being the cheeky sod I am, I wanted to win. After discussions with people higher up in the chain of command, it was decided I would wait out another two years and try for the event in Brazil.

What got you into bricklaying?

As many young trades people start out. We have brilliant minds but are pushed out of school because we are not what you would call academic.

After leaving school, my father told me I wasn't allowed to sit on my ass all day and he dragged

me on to a job site. After four to six months, I took a shine to the physical job, and signed up to an apprenticeship. My skills soon began to grow thick and fast.

The most difficult aspect of the competition

Tell us about the business you work for and what you do during the day?

Western Bay Bricklayers is a business run by my father Kevin Heath. He has been working in the Bay of Plenty for over 25 years.

to watch how they did their thing and that

was trying to keep myself on track with having such great talented trades people surrounding me. I found myself just wanting didn't just include the brick layers, all of the competitors were inspiring.

Any advice you can give to others who might be interested in getting involved?

We do a variety of block and brick work, ranging from heavy commercial, through to veneer housing and block basements. We will even help your granny out with her garden wall.

What did you learn from the competition?

I'm glad I waited for an extra two years because I have more than doubled my capabilities in the trade and have since attended two national finals and an

Don't make excuses of why you can't do it. I hear people saying things like 'I have a girlfriend' or 'I don't have the time'.

Everything will still be there when you get back, you just need to knuckle down and try Australasian competition in Perth in 2013.

your best. Huge career and life opportunities

The knowledge and skills that other

can come out of this event and you will make

competitors and experts have shared with me

great new friends who are just as driven and

is truly amazing.

passionate about their jobs as you are.

Adam De Pass - Invercargill Plumbing and Heating winner Best in Region - Otago/Southland What motivated you to be a part of the competition?

I competed two years ago at the same competition after winning the regionals down here. I placed fourth and this time I wanted to try to do better

Any advice you can give to others who might be interested in getting involved?

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and really wanted a medal. The hard work paid off, because I really wanted to show what a plumber from Southland is truly capable of.

What got you into this particular industry?

Plan now to visit

It was actually my metal work teacher at school who was a plumber and

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recommended me to do it. Soon enough I started Gateway, working one day a week at school and started my apprenticeship the year later when I was 16 years old.

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most days?

It’s about: • Promoting Excellence in Vocational Skills • Increasing Self Confidence • Raising Standards

I work at Jackson Plumbing in Invercargill with five workers on the

It is:

Where are you employed and what do you find yourself doing

tools. We do a lot of different work and I normally deal with the small maintenance jobs such as pump problems, leaking taps, hot water pressure solutions or quoted jobs such as bathroom alterations, new houses, commercial buildings, mains pressure, hot water and much more.

What did you learn from the competition?

I definitely learnt how important it was to manage my time and how I

Come and see the best young apprentices from New Zealand and overseas When:

14-17 April 2015 9am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-12noon, Friday

Where:

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needed to stay focused on what I was doing and not get distracted by what the others around me were doing. It isn’t always easy when you have a lot of spectators watching you.

What did you find most difficult about the competition?

For me it was doing the isometric drawings as it’s not something I do at work, but the tutors at the polytechnic helped me out a lot and I have a much better understanding of them now.

What are you looking forward to at the finals?

• 4 days of practical competition • Intense • Focused

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Wintec’s new $25m Engineering and Trades facility

Wintec attracts top apprentices for WorldSkills competition About 100 of New Zealand’s top apprentices competed to be the best in the country during the national WorldSkills competition at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) in Hamilton earlier this year.

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intec hosted the two-day competition in its brand new $25m engineering and trades facility at its Rotokauri campus in North Hamilton when it came to the Waikato for the first time in July.

Apprentices competed in a range of categories including automotive, engineering, hairdressing, carpentry, hospitality and floristry. During the competition, they tested their skills against peers in project-based scenarios where they replicated problems and tasks that they would encounter in their daily jobs.

Following the success of the national competition, Wintec is set to host the 2015 Oceania WorldSkills competition when it comes to New Zealand for the first time in April.

The five-day competition will be held at Wintec's Rotokauri campus located off Avalon Drive in north Hamilton.

To find out more go to www.worldskills.org.nz.

“Watching our country’s top young apprentices give it their all and represent New Zealand was truly inspirational,” says Wintec’s chief executive Mark Flowers.

“It really demonstrated the highly-skilled nature of the different trades and showed the valid and stimulating career option available.

“We were thrilled to be hosting this competition in our 90th year and to give our region the chance to see first-hand the important role vocational training plays in our country.

“We have some highly skilled young people in New Zealand and competitions like this are an excellent opportunity for them to publicly strive for excellence.

“The association with WorldSkills is an opportunity to celebrate skills excellence through community and industry engagement and build on our links with ITOs, secondary schools and employers.”

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Engineering students engage in project-based learning in Wintec’s new engineering and trades facility

New engineering and trades facility delivers innovative learning Students studying engineering and trades at Wintec now benefit from a newly built $25m education facility and a new learning style after the facility was officially opened to staff and students last month.

The facility’s unique design and function make it New Zealand’s most modern engineering and trades education facility with an open plan layout, flexible learning spaces and the latest technologies.

With the new facility comes a new way of learning and campus development director, Graeme Ward, says students are benefiting

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from a new teaching style which includes an increase in project-based group work, student presentations, input into learning plans and use of technology.

Graeme says the new teaching style and the new facility work in partnership to better engage students and prepare them for the workforce.

“This facility provides the opportunity for people to learn in an environment that better reflects industry standards. In a traditional lecture-style environment, students work as individuals. Now, we are learning as we would in the real world; as a team of engineers.

“Employers these days not only look for technical skills, they also look at how people work with others and how they communicate. Our new teaching style and new facility together create an improved environment for group work, solution-based thinking, creativity and communication; in this way better-preparing our engineering and trades students for their impending career.”

Enrolments now open Enrolments are now open for a range of programs in engineering and trades including automotive, building design and construction, plumbing, roofing, gas-fitting, electrical, mechanical, electrical engineering, industrial measurement and control, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering.

Visit www.wintec.ac.nz or call 0800 2 Wintec to find out more.

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KIWI SUCCESS

Southland Service

STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING

Thinking outside the box

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The South Island is full of good, keen men and women, so it's no surprise that we have zoned in on this region for this edition's Kiwi success story.

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In our last edition, we covered the huge project that the three Southland businesses were involved with. Structural Steel company Phoenix Steel was given the enviable opportunity to work on the Oceania Dairy site in Glenavy and they employed a variety of sister companies (mostly based in the Southland region) including Timaru-based business, Design Engineering and Asmuss South Island Limited.

The team worked together as a well-oiled machine thanks to many years of experience in the industry and a passion for their local region - which will benefit from the completion of a large business like the Oceania Dairy. According to a dairy spokesperson, when operating at full capacity, the factory should employ about 70 permanent staff from the local region.

Design Engineering has been providing services to engineering industry requirements for over 20 years. With branches in Christchurch, Timaru, Te Rapa and Dunedin, the business is quickly growing and there is also one overseas office in Fiji.

The management team made a significant investment in 2012 by purchasing Acoustic Emission (AE) and High Voltage (HV) equipment for inspecting/testing elevating work platforms and bucket liners.

This means Design Engineering can provide a one-stop-shop service for elevated work platforms (EWPs), with six monthly safety certifications, AE Testing, HV testing, NDT and major inspections.

Design Engineering is the only company in NZ offering this EWP service.

Asmuss stocks a comprehensive range of all-steel products, plus pipeline supply products consisting of cast iron, steel, plastic and associated fittings and valves.

The company, based in Christchurch, is known for its hard working team members and the ability to get the job right first time, every time.

Like many other New Zealand businesses, each of these companies have developed from fledgling, family start-ups to become leaders in their respective fields, thanks to sensible business decisions and the motivation to succeed.

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ASMUSS SOUTH ISLAND Asmuss South Island, are the largest supplier of Pipe and RHS in the South Island along with all other structural steel sections. We also cover the complete range of Pipeline and Water Main Products and are proud to be associated with Phoenix Steel Ltd CHRISTCHURCH 60-70 Detroit Drive, Rolleston PO Box 86016, Rolleston P: 03 347 1568 P: 0800 500 786

DUNEDIN Cnr. Buller & White Streets PO Box 2441, Dunedin P: 03 477 2323

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New Zealand's own Cemix Construction solutions

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emix is a tried and trusted brand that has been providing outstanding product value and leading edge innovative construction product solutions in New Zealand for the past 30 years.

Today, Cemix is NZ’s leading innovative, customercentric construction-product brand, providing industry best solutions for every customer.

This vision has been achieved via a unique combination of ground-breaking ideas including: • New Zealand's most advanced manufacturing facility; • Being at the forefront of technology through customer centric innovation; • Industry leading responsive technical expertise; • Understanding customer needs and continually setting higher standards of customer satisfaction; • Continuous product development in our research and development lab; • Providing outstanding product value at all times; • Taking responsibility for the environment by employing sustainable production techniques.

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YOUR ONE STOP SHOP! Power tool servicing and sales for all leading brands of power tools!

Our workshop is equipped with the latest testing equipment and we strive to have a fast turn around time.

Silver Service Agent.

Accredited warranty service agent for:

SERVICING We also stock a large range of engineering supplies, including: Abrasives, Fasteners, Hand tools, Oils & lubricants, Castors, Paints, Hoses & Pneumatic fittings, Brass fittings & Air tools. Below are some of the quality brands available:

YOUR BUSINESS Enco Industrial Supplies Ltd

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LOCATED AT THE BIG NUT! Corner of Springs Road & Lady Ruby Drive East Tamaki, Auckland 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday 8am – 12 noon Saturday Phone: 09 274 4125 Fax: 09 274 7926 Email: sales@enco.co.nz Web: www.enco.co.nz

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f you've noticed a great, big nut on the corner of the road in East Tamaki, you have probably driven past Enco Industrial Supplies Ltd. Experts when it comes to nuts and bolts, Enco has been operating in the eastern region of Auckland since 1982.

If you need your tools repaired or you would

Beginning as a smaller company which serviced the immediate area, it didn't take long before Enco began to supply to the whole of New Zealand with a wide range of engineering and industrial hardware tools including world recognised brands such as: Force, Klingspor, Titon, Western Threading Systems, Sutton and Evacut, Grip-On, Piher, CRC, Rocol, SMC, Bremick Fasteners, Wilpu, Dixbro, VHT and Thor, just to name a few.

In fact, if Enco doesn't have it, it probably doesn't exist!

power tool industry.

Back in April 2009, a new service was bolted on to the business, with the purchase of QUANTUM Tool Servicing Ltd. Thanks to this savvy business purchase, Enco is now the service agent for leading power tool brands including Makita, Bosch, Metabo, Hitachi and Milwaukee.

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like to purchase something new, pop into the spacious showroom and meet the Managing Director, Robert Murray, who is a registered electrician specialising in tool repairs, and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the One of the key reasons why Enco has operated so well for so long, is the team's collective knowledge which has spanned over 20 years in the industry, offering helpful advice for a wide range of skill-sets from the home handyman right through to technical tradesmen and women.

Enco's can-do attitude means that if, by some chance, they don't have what you are looking for, they will do their best to track it down as soon as possible.

To find out more, visit the friendly team, situated on the corner of Springs Road and Lady Ruby Drive in East Tamaki.

Alternatively, you can visit the Enco website at www.enco.co.nz.

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Factoring and Invoice Finance Don't wait 30 days, or more, to get paid. Brookmill can turn your unpaid invoices into cash within 24 hours.

Brookmill - simple, fast and flexible cashflow solutions.

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Cashflow Finance

Save Time

Brookmill Cashflow Finance specialises in providing working capital for your business through single invoice factoring, a simplified version of full factoring. Brookmill will fund selective invoices from your accounts receivable with no term contract other than the period of time we await payment from your client. You retain control of both your ledger and how often you need to access Brookmill’s services. The facility can remain in place for you to use when you wish. We can, and have, completed one-off transactions with clients to solve a cash flow issue.

Invoice factoring, also known as single invoice discounting, is a fast, flexible and cost effective method of financing your business and managing your cash flow. A transaction can be completed within 24 hours. There is no need to alter your existing financial facility with your bank, in fact the bank is often more comfortable when Brookmill is involved in assisting to solve your cash flow issues.

In a nutshell we allow you to gain immediate access to cash, while you are utilising your receivables ledger. Here is an example of a happy customer - “The contractor’s account’s people had not loaded our invoices into their system so we were unable to receive payment on the due date which caused a cash flow problem. Greg was able to meet me on the Friday and had paperwork in place to provide funding the following Tuesday."

Contact Greg on: 021 893 335 or greg@cashflowfinance.co.nz Contact the office on: 09 522 5850 Visit the website on: www.cashflowfinance.co.nz

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Thanks to technological advances with web and mobile applications, banking has never been easier or more convenient. But the fact we tend to use human-friendly passwords and easy methods to remember them, creates a unique vulnerability, writes Edward Stachyra.

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ndividuals aren’t the only ones susceptible to password leaks. Large corporations and governments are often victims to account hacking too, such as Domino’s Pizza and Adobe software. When large-scale password leaks make headlines, it demonstrates how we are all vulnerable and how vital it is to change our passwords often. It is even better to use additional authentication methods.

Credit card information is generally safe while shopping online, due to Payment Card Industry rules, because online merchants are not allowed to store credit card information in clear text on their servers. However, if you were using the same user password credentials across multiple websites and financial institutions, one would never really need

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access to your card numbers to gain the ability to conduct financial transactions.

They could simply hack into one of the other websites you use and steal your password from there.

Here are five simple rules to help protect yourself on the web and your mobile devices.

1. Do not use the same password for more than one website.

Always use special care with your passwords that involve financial websites. Do not use the same password you use to login into Facebook, because even those websites are at risk of being compromised. Many studies have confirmed that users of social and online game sites will use the same user

"Make a practice of being distrustful of your inbox in general.”

credentials as they do for their financial institutions.

For example, in 2009 the online gaming site RockYou was compromised with a leak of around 32 million passwords that were being kept in clear text. The leak in itself may not have been the only problem. RockYou account holders should also be concerned about their passwords on other personal accounts.

2. Never trust links in your email.

Hyperlinks that arrive in your email can redirect you to where the sender wants you to go. It is the sender’s version of reality for a website, not yours. Make a practice of being distrustful of your email inbox in general. Email phishing attempts can be so well disguised that it can be difficult to tell the difference between phishing and a legitimate email. If you receive an email from your bank to confirm a suspected login activity or unauthorised purchase, give yourself a few seconds to think it over. You never know where that email came from or if the email is redirecting you to a fake site to capture your login credentials. It’s a lot safer to close that email and open up the bank’s website through your own browsing activity to look for an alert or an offer.

Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android both offer ways to find lost phones and even erase your data remotely if your phone is lost. Apple offers the “Find iPhone App” in the App Store for free. If you use the same iCloud, you will see all of your devices on a map with a single iCloud login. Google offers the Android Device Manager for any device linked to your Google Account.

3. Use two-step authentication for websites that offer it.

You can use location services to view your devices on Google Maps. You must perform a few extra steps

Free email sites such as Gmail and Hotmail offer twostep authentication via SMS/Text, so why not take advantage of it? Two-step authentication requires a second authentication system when logging in from new devices or browsers the site does not recognise.

It also provides you with peace of mind, as it’s nearly impossible for someone to hack your email account if you use two-step authentication via SMS/Text.

on the Android phone itself to allow Android Device Manager to remotely lock or erase the device.

Edward Stachyra is the software developer for Your Future Strategy Pty Ltd and the director of Starpond Software. He specialises in Salesforce, information assurance, web and mobile apps.

4. Always set a password on your mobile phone or tablet.

Use passwords for all work and personal mobile devices and ensure your children are doing the same.

Make sure the person who finds your lost or stolen phone or tablet does not get access to your personal information as well.

5. Install a find-my-phone app on your mobile phone or tablet.

He is an active member of the International Information Security Certification Consortium 2, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional member and an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Email Edward at: edward@yourfuturestrategy.com.au for more information.

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BIG BOYS TOYS

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escribed as the best driver’s car in the world, the McLaren P1 incorporates technology derived from Formula one and seamlessly incorporates the speed of the race track with the freedom of the open road.

The McLaren P1 harnesses hybrid power with a 3.8 litre twinturbocharged V8 petrol engine and an electric motor which means that this beautiful car travels from 0 to 200 kilometres per hour in just under seven seconds.

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Back where it belongs, in the birthplace of the legendary Bruce McLaren, the super car takes centre stage at the new 'Driven Hall' which will showcase an impressive display of luxury and performance vehicles.

If you’re not into performance cars, you are sure to enjoy visiting the exhibitors at the show. Whether you choose to take a look at the jewellery and accessories at the Shosha exhibit, or you're more interested in entertaining your friends with a top quality barbecue from Jalmac Sales and Marketing, you will be overwhelmed by the amazing products available at the show.

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Invest in some good earplugs from the Earmold (Plugz for Lugz) stand and make your way to Action Arena where you will be entertained by a dazzling array of stunt displays or take part in the fun and excitement of the Truck and Machinery show where the Low Gear television show will be hosted by TV legend Bill Hohepa.

WIN FREE TICKETS:

For these exciting experiences and much more, check out the website on www.bigboystoys.co.nz.

To be in with the chance to win - email your name, address, phone number and an answer to the question below to lucy@inflightpublish.co.nz with the subject line: Big Boys Toys.

When: Friday 7th November - Sunday 9th November

What type of car is being showcased at Big Boys Toys this year?

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SHAMELESS

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ig Boys Toys is full of fun, excitement and powerful muscle cars. While you are looking around the event, you might want to take some time to relax at the Shosha exhibition where you can purchase a variety of products ranging from e-cigarettes (a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes), through to hookah pipes, energy drinks and jewellery.

Shosha.co.nz is based in Auckland and has over a decade of experience in the industry.

The shop began as a small online store and quickly grew to become a popular business.

Shosha supplies a wide range of over 500 products with free nationwide deliver on purchases over $100 and the ability to match any price offered by competing websites within New Zealand. You can rest assured that every discounted price that Shosha gets from the supplier is passed straight back to you and every order is delivered by a registered NZ courier company for your convenience.

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flavoured tobacco. The vapor is passed through a water basin before inhalation.

The waterpipe originated in the Persian empire which extended into India. The hookah soon reached Egypt where it became very popular and where the mechanism was later perfected. Shosha supplies a large variety of quality hookah products from all over the world.

Electronic Disposable Hookah The Shosha disposable e-hookah, also known as an electronic shisha or an e-shisha, is a flavoured electronic cigarette style, flavoured vaporizer.

Each e-hookah will last for up to 500800 puffs. This product does not contain any psychoactive substance, including cannabinoids, nicotine or tobacco.

Ingredients: USP Propylene glycol, glycerin, citric acid, distilled water, natural and artificial aromas.

Shosha also offers a variety of liquids and accessories to go with the above products.

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SHAMELESS PLUGS

CONTOUR Wearable Cameras

While you are at Big Boys Toys, you can't miss out on the Jalmac Sales and Marketing double stand where some of the best boys toys will be launched.

During the holidays, you won't want to miss out on these summer must-haves!

Barbecue Fridge Module (BFM)

by Alfrescoplus

The Entertainer BFM has a four-burner arrangement and integrated 163-litre refrigerator, which gives you all the space you need to cook on a grand scale.

Throw a steak on the grill and listen to it sizzle... There's nothing better than a nice cool drink on the deck with a few mates and there's nothing worse than cooking on a sub-par grill.

The Balcony BFM incorporates a two-burner and a 97-litre refrigerator that offers the same outstanding quality where space is at a premium.

Be the envy of your mates with this revolutionary, stainless-steel BFM. Not only does it grill sausages and steaks to perfection, it also incorporates an efficient refrigerator which keeps those stubbies cool on the hot summer nights that are almost upon us.

The BFM models are truly out of this world.

Choose from three different styles:

For the optimum in outdoor entertainment, you might want to purchase The complete Outdoor Kitchen which comes with a fourburner BBQ, 136-litre refrigeration space and 300-litres of dry storage. It also includes a sink and a generous work bench space.

Gone are the days of cumbersome ice coolers, leaking ice tubs and running back and forth to the fridge for your meat, ingredients or a cold drink. The BFM combines convenience and efficiency for the everyday entertainer.

If you are into action sports, you are going to love CONTOUR video cameras. Contour cameras not only look great, they are also simple to operate.

The last thing you want to worry about while skiing or surfing is whether the camera is filming properly. With the ROAM3, all you have to do is move the slider forward and you are instantly recording. If you want to take beautiful pictures, just press the status button to switch to photo mode. Just like every CONTOUR, the ROAM3 is incredibly easy to use.

The new ROAM3 utilizes a waterproof and impact-resistant aluminum housing to allow it to function up to 10 metres underwater without a bulky case, all while retaining CONTOUR’s elegant form factor.

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BEYOND THE BARBECUE...

An outdoor kitchen in an instant - BFM integrates a stainless steel BBQ with an efficient drinks fridge.

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Monaro Magic Cruising the beach in a sleek Monaro is a classic memory for many Kiwis.

This month we take you back to the Seventies to re-live Holden’s GTS 350.

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he HG Monaro GTS 350 is accepted as being “the King” of the Monaros – and for good reason. No longer the Holden race car, a role which had been shifted to the new LC Torana, it became famous as the grand touring champion of Australian muscle cars. “Command Performer” was the title applied by Holden, and road testers soon discovered why.

With a more compliant ride quality than previous models and V8 power to burn, the HG Monaro GTS 350 could sustain high speeds over huge interstate distances with minimum effort – the car was capable of maintaining two-miles-a-minute on the open road for hours at a time. Average speeds aside, a time of 0–100mph (160km/h) in 16 seconds ensured that Holden most certainly did have a challenger worthy of the “Grand Tourer” title.

“For everyone who loves cars, here’s the magnificently endowed performer that sets you apart, even before it says Varoom! Varoom!,” according to Holden’s publicity machine. “A big V8, fed by a four-barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburettor. A push in the back that changes your ideas about acceleration.” Its 350c V8 engine, with overhead valves and dual exhaust system with two dual branch tail pipes, was standard.

The manual version had a four-speed high performance floor shift with ratios of 2.54:1 on 1st, 1.80:1 on 2nd, 1.44:1 on 3rd and 1.00:1 on 4th and 2.54:1 on reverse. It developed 300hp at 4800 rpm, had a maximum torque of 380 lbs at 3200 rpm and a compression ratio of 10.25:1. The automatic version, with a floor-shift Powerglide T Bar transmission, developed 275hp at 4800 rpm from a compression ratio of 9.0:1.

The review (left) is an excerpt from the book, Holden: The Muscle Cars 1967-2003 (out Nov, $29.99). The publication focuses on three of the Australia’s best-loved cars – the Commodore, Torana and Monaro – discussing their muscle, romance, engineering and their glory days around the Bathurst roads. It features more than 300 colour photos, stories, a comprehensive history of each vehicle, and a detailed analysis of all the models.

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TRADIE TOOLBOX

THE TRADIE’S TOOLBOX What do you get the tradie who already has everything?

We find some of the weirdest and downright wacky accessories that no tradie should be without!

BEER BELT 6 PACK!

BLAZING BLOCK! All you need is a fireproof surface and a lighter or match and you have a self-contained bonfire in your backyard or patio.

Sit back and enjoy the warm glow but make sure you don't leave it unattended, it has a three hour long burn time!

We found this block of wood on www.werd.com

If you don't like sharing your beers, get your hands on a belt holster and keep that liquid goodness to yourself.

Whether you have a belly that bulges or a sexy six-pack, this belt also comes with an adjustable waist to fit sizes 86 - 137 cm.

We found this stylish accessory on www.iwantthat.co.nz

MOUSTACHE GROOMING KIT! With Movember facial hair growing thick and fast all over New Zealand, it makes sense to keep that handlebar looking clean and lint free.

The compact moustache shaped case includes stainless steel scissors and a grooming comb for styling your 'stache.

We found this clever kit on www.iwantthat.co.nz

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hrough their extensive dealer network, Rhino-Rack has been providing the New Zealand trade (and recreational) markets with a comprehensive range of roof rack systems and accessories since 1999.

Rhino-Rack continues to keep ahead of the market with a range of roof rack options for all of the popular late-model utes and vans; ranging from removable (clamp) roof rack systems to permanently mounted options for extra load carrying capacity. Rhino-Rack also caters to a wide range of fitments for passenger vehicles.

Roof Racks come in a variety of different shapes and sizes so it’s important to select a roof rack that suits your load-carrying needs. Depending on your budget, there is something to suit everyone’s bank balance. Whatever trade you’re in; whether builder, plumber or electrician - if you’re looking to carry commercial type gear like ladders, conduits and timber; you should opt for the Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty range of roof racks. The Heavy Duty range is especially well-suited for tradies.

THE WORLD’S ROOF RACK SYSTEM Rhino-Rack

For later model utes and for a sleeker, more aerodynamic look (without compromising your load-carrying capacity) there are ‘Vortex Aero’ bar options also (Rhino-Rack’s quietest roof rack system ever developed).

The range of commercial Rhino-Rack accessories is very extensive – from ladder racks, ratchets, eye bolts, conduit clamps, brackets and lots more.

It's not all about ‘work and no play’!

When the weekend comes, your trade roof rack system can accommodate a whole range of recreational accessories from kayak carriers, bike racks, luggage boxes and more.

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New Zealand’s

LARGEST plumbing supplier

60 locations nationwide

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Mico Nelson

There is a Mico branch and/or showroom within a 15-minute radius of most building sites, with an external specification team available to assist trade professionals in getting the right product at the right price every time. "Each of our team members are highly qualified and experienced in the business and have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to the most up-todate and popular products available in the marketplace.�

Extra initiatives such as the Mico Stock Promise, (which ensures that key lines are always in stock), increased staff training and a focus on the perfect in-store experience has led to exceedingly positive feedback from trade customers. Bryn believes it is important to work on the small changes as well as the big ones, to continually provide the best service possible at every level.

Constantly striving for an excellent customer experience, Mico has also recently launched its 2015 Bathroom Book which Bryn describes as a fantastic plumbers resource.

"It's been designed as a way to help plumbers educate end users on plumbing products across a variety of price ranges and design trends. Used in conjunction with our highly knowledgeable in store consultants, this book is a powerful tool for plumbers."

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eneral Manager Bryn Harrison chats with Tradie Editor Lucy Mullinger about Mico's focus on making life easier for New Zealand tradies.

The team at Mico knows that convenience

With significant experience in the building products industry, Bryn Harrison fits perfectly into the role of General Manager for New Zealand's largest plumbing supplies network.

concentrating on ensuring that Mico's service

"Our goal for the business is to cement its position as preferred supplier to the plumbing industry by doing the basics well and providing clever solutions that make plumbers' lives easier," states Bryn.

and consistent service is critical. "Our customers expect to have the product they need, when they need it, every time." As a result, Bryn says the business has been consistently meets high standards in every single store; from Kerikeri right through to Invercargill.

"We want to be the most convenient, reliable and trusted supplier for plumbers to do business with, no matter where they live in New Zealand.�

"We put a lot of emphasis into providing New Zealand-made products and believe in offering our customers the best product at the best price. In fact, we are often the only New Zealand company to supply specific products.�

Whether you are a professional plumber, builder or tradesperson, or you are in the process of having some work done around your house; Mico has the expertise and the product range to service your needs, wherever you are in New Zealand.

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SUPER TOURERS

BNT NZ SuperTourers

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he NZ SuperTourers are moving to Hampton Downs at the TR Group V8 Festival Waikato 400 for round two of the championship on the weekend of the 1st of November.

The NZ SuperTourers will be the headline act at the V8 Festival, and will be joined by support classes from the NZ V8 Touring Cars, V8 Utes, Central Muscle Cars, GT1 and the Ssangyong Actyon Ute Racing Series.

The NZ SuperTourers are in their fourth season in New Zealand and the class of cars are all identical underneath their Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon bodies; all sharing the same chassis, six-speed gearbox, differential and 7.0L 575hp V8 engine.

Round one was held in Taupo during the

month of September. The first of the two driver events was won by Simon Evans and Shane van Gisbergen in the Smeg Racing Holden team, winning two of the three races.

Mitch Cunningham and Cameron Waters got their breakthrough win by winning the final race of the weekend in the Robert Cunningham Construction Ford.

Evans, a young Aucklander, finished second to Greg Murphy last season and believes he is now at the point where he can realistically aim for the very top of New Zealand motorsport, despite the fierce competition from both other Kiwis and Australian Supercar aces.

“Last season we were knocking on Murph’s door quite a bit there; we were probably a bit unlucky in a couple of races,” Evans says.

“We’re searching for that tiny wee fraction of a second and that’s going to make the difference. We found some of that extra speed at Taupo and got two wins.”

Kiwi hero Van Gisbergen, who stands fourth in this year’s V8 Supercar championship, brings great experience in fine-tuning car setups to get the most out of them and Evans expects to benefit from the input of his old friend.

“Even if we find a tenth [of a second per lap] or even half a tenth, that’s going to be the difference between getting pole and not getting it,” Evans says. “The cars are so close that any little advantage you can get makes the difference.”

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“...the racing is going to be tight – and fast.”

Courtney for the Holden Racing Team. In New Zealand he again teams up with Jack Perkins, a full-time Supercar driver.

“Greg and Jack are still going to be our number one pair to beat,” Evans says. “They’re fresh off Sandown and race-fit. Greg did a pretty impressive job and showed that he hasn’t lost it.

“There’s some great co-drivers coming over from Australia. I think this year it’s going to be really close.”

Murphy agrees that the racing is going to be tight – and fast.

“We look forward to it being tough – that’s what we want it to be, a competition where we all have to fight for it,” he says. “It hasn’t, at any stage, been a walk in the park for anybody.

“They really are sprint races, and that’s similar to [what they are like] in Australia to be honest,” he says. “You’ve got to push real hard the whole way through and in some ways it’s a little easier in SuperTourers just because of the way the car responds and the durable tyre as well.

“I think the guys probably find these cars a little bit easier to push harder for longer. With

a Supercar you don’t need to be far off in setup and you really notice the difference.

“It’s still a little bit tricky because you’ve got to find that balance where the car has a really good, consistent pace and it has to be a fast pace without burning up the tyres.”

After Hampton Downs, the endurance series then moves to Pukekohe, November 28-30, and the overall championship continues with four sprint meetings in the early part of 2015.

Besides Van Gisbergen, Murphy and Perkins, other drivers who are also contesting the V8 Supercar endurance events include Tim Slade, Dale Wood, Tony D’Alberto, Steve Owen, Cameron Waters and Paul Morris.

Kiwis Ant Pedersen and Andre Heimgartner, who raced in the Bathurst 1000km classic with the new Super Black team, also make up the competitors.

Pedersen won the BNT NZ SuperTourers endurance series last year, with Australian Chaz Mostert. Sharing his Falcon with former A1GP hero Reid, Pedersen is still one of the favourites.

Other fast pairings include Richard Moore-Tim Slade, Andre Heimgartner-Paul Morris, Angus Fogg-Tony D’Alberto, Tim Edgell-Steve Owen, Mitch Cunningham-Cameron Waters, Dominic Storey-Dale Wood, Paul Manuell-Shae Davies and Mark Gibson-John McIntyre.

Details: TR Group Waikato 400 – Hampton Downs.

November 1-2 Get tickets online at www.nzsupertourers.co.nz/tickets

GIVEAWAY! Thanks to the generous sorts at

BNT NZ SuperTourers, we have five double passes to either Hampton Downs or Pukekohe. One lucky winner will also receive a hot lap and a $50 merchandise voucher!

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SsangYong of the automotive industry in New Zealand!

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he biggest grin in Takanini belongs to Peter Murray the Sales Manager at Takanini SsangYong.

He reckons one of the best decisions SsangYong New Zealand has ever made has been to invest in South Auckland.

“Takanini is a growth area and it has been a fantastic area to establish a dealership, with people wanting to buy locally,” says Peter.

“We have experienced massive growth that has far exceeded our expectations - we knew we had a great product and it has been fantastic to see the public embrace this.”

The sheer growth has seen Great Lake Motor Distributors (the NZ distributor for SsangYong) invest in a commercial yard for LDV vans, 150 metres down the road. This brand is also going very well in the South Auckland area with a lot of tradesmen looking for a good quality, affordable van.

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ABS and air conditioning and starts from as low as $29,990+gst.

Peter says his customers are better informed now. “They still demand quality and reliability but they refuse to be held to ransom by brands that don’t cost anymore to build. People often come to us on price, to compare what we have.

Once they look at and drive our models the sheer build quality wins them over nearly every time!”

SsangYong has had a strong working partnership with Mercedes since 1991 and Mercedes-Benz technology is utilised in the engines which is reflected in the smooth drive and quality engineering of the SsangYong range.

“SsangYong is committed to quality and the working partnership with Mercedes seals that. Every model has Bluetooth phone capability, airbags, side intrusion protection, multifunction steering wheel - just to name but a few of the standard features.”

The economy plays a big part in what people are buying when it comes to their new vehicle. SsangYong focuses on providing their customers value and quality and are finding that people who would normally buy a second hand vehicle, will now take a brand new SsangYong for a test drive. Often they will be sold on the quality and value and opt for the brand new vehicle with three year, 100,000km warranty.

“People buy SsangYong because they can keep their family safe, the ride is quiet and smooth, they know they are getting a quality well-built vehicle that performs.”

Following the success of the South Auckland Dealership, a third Auckland Dealership has recently been opened up in West Auckland – suitably named Western SsangYong.

This brand new SsangYong and LDV Showroom is based in the hub of West Auckland - at 126 Central Park Drive Henderson – and is open for business.

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FOR SSANGYONG UTE RACING SERIES

SsangYong – Since 1954 SsangYong is South Korea’s oldest vehicle manufacturer and has been hand assembling quality vehicles for over 60 years – longer than other South Korean manufacturers including Hyundai and Kia.

SsangYong is proud to support the SsangYong Actyon Ute Racing Series which was dreamed up by SsangYong’s Managing Director Deon Cooper. The idea evolved with input from Chairman and motorsports enthusiast Rick Cooper. With the help of SRS Coordinator Mark Petch it has now become a reality with an impressive grid of talented drivers.

Established in 1954, the brand is respected for its advanced styling and outstanding performance, made possible by the company's commitment to quality engineering.

The company entered the era of four-wheel drive vehicles in the 1980s by independently developing Musso and Korando. After 2000, SsangYong established itself as the leader of SUVs by building a full line of SUVs comprising Rexton, Kyron, Actyon, Korando and Actyon Sports.

The eco-friendly compact SUV Korando is SsangYong Motor's first front wheel drive monocoque vehicle. A milestone for the company's long-term product lineup, Korando is Korea's longest known car brand in the global SUV market.

SsangYong Motor has led the advancement of eco-friendly diesel technology through the development of an advanced, world-class common rail engine. The company is concentrating its efforts in strengthening its global competitive edge by producing small environmentally friendly diesel engines.

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Deon Cooper says SsangYong NZ sees the investment as a unique brand exposure opportunity and a way to intensify the ‘cool factor’ of the SsangYong brand.

“Up until now we have focussed on demonstrating the quality and value of the brand – now we want to show the fun side of SsangYong. And with this series we love the fact that SsangYong will win every race!” he added. T

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Is she fat? Her favourite food is seconds.

She’s so hairy that, when she lifted up

Looking 50 is great – if you’re 60.

her arm, I thought it was Tina Turner in

I have no sex appeal; if my husband didn’t toss and turn, we’d never have had the kid.

My daughter and I are very close, we

I told my mother-in-law that my house was her house, and she said, “Get the hell off my property.”

My best birth control now is just to leave the lights on.

Before we make love, my husband takes a painkiller.

My love life is like a piece of Swiss cheese. Most of it is missing, and what’s there stinks.

her armpit. speak every single day. I call her every day and I say the same thing, “Pick up, I know you’re there.”

Grandchildren can be f---ing annoying!

How many times can you go “And the cow goes moo and the pig goes oink”?

It’s like talking to a supermodel.

All babies look like Renee Zellweger pushed against a glass window.

Jennifer Lawrence called me and said

The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.

she was so embarrassed about falling. I

I don’t exercise. If God wanted me to bend over, he’d have put diamonds on the floor.

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My make-up team is nominated for Best Special Effects.

The only way I can get a man to touch me at this age is plastic surgery.

She doesn’t understand the concept of Roman numerals; she thought we just fought in World War Eleven.

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said, “Relax, my darling. It’s not the first getting an Oscar, and it was all right.”

People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.

Don’t make friends with your dogs! The sons of bitches will literally die ahead of you and cause you grief. T

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We may all be dead and gone, but Keith Richards will still be there with five cockroaches.

He'll be going, “I smoked your uncle, did you know that?”

Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they’ve got nothing to lose.

Beer commercials usually show big men, manly men, doing manly things: “You’ve just killed a small animal. It’s time for a light beer.” Why not have a realistic beer commercial, with a realistic thing about beer, where someone goes, “It's five o'clock in the morning. You've just pissed on a dumpster. It's Miller time.”

REMEMBERING

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After the tragic news of his passing, we re-live some golden one-liners from comic genius Robin Williams.

If I could light my own farts I could fly to the moon, or at least Uranus.

My God. We’ve had cloning in the South for years. It’s called cousins.

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I was once on a German talk show, and this woman said to me, “Mr Williams, why do you think there isn’t much comedy in Germany?” And I said, “Did you ever think you killed all the funny people?”

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There's more to Timo Tutavaha than his excellent rugby skills and stamina. When he's not out on the field, you will find him on the construction site as a builder.

Masterton-born Timo has had a passion for building since he was a child "I just love creating something and looking back and seeing what we have achieved," he smiles.

Your Tradie editor, Lucy Mullinger, has a chat with the contract player who has been part of the Taranaki team for six years.

Timo Tutavaha Position: Hooker Team: TenderLink Taranaki Born: 22nd December, 1986

Tell us about your building career to date?

Since I was a child I loved building things and once I was trained and experienced, I began running my own business, TMT Building in Taranaki, along with my wife.

My father was a shearer and he was always a really hard worker so I think I gained my working ethic from him. It can be challenging to juggle both building and rugby, but I really enjoy it.

Have you had the chance to work on your own house?

Like most builders, I don't get the chance to work on my house as much as I would like. I still have a few things I would like to work on but I'm getting there.

What is your favourite tool?

Obviously my first thought would be a hammer but I wouldn't be able to work without my mini scaffold. Safety always has to come first and you need to identify your hazards in any trade environment.

What do you do with your spare time?

I have two children, a five-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. My son has just started playing rugby and I coach his team in Inglewood.

My daughter has an interest in rugby too, due to typical sibling rivalry. She wants to beat her big brother!

What's your most memorable moment in rugby and why?

I am a contract player and I played in the team that took out the Ranfurly Shield against Southland. Every rugby player in the country would tell you that winning the shield is a really exciting experience.

Does playing for the Taranaki team still hold as much excitement as it did when you first joined?

Whether it's the first time, or the hundredth time, It's always a special occasion when you put the jersey on. As a local, I am always proud to represent Taranaki and for the many years leading up to making it, this was always my dream.

Prior to being selected to be a part of the team, I worked my way up through club rugby and I have been playing the sport since I was about five years old.

What makes the team so special in your opinion?

The people in the team are very friendly and we are like a family, we help each other out and have each other's back.

You've achieved a lot on the field and off, what inspirational advice can you give our readers?

When it comes to something you are passionate about, don't be afraid to put yourself out there and make yourself known. You should always enjoy what you are doing with your life. If you're not enjoying yourself, don't do it.

What can we expect this season?

Watch out for Taranaki! We plan on leading the board! www.tradienetwork.co.nz

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NUTRITION

SIDELINE THE SUPPLEMENTS New Zealanders spend a lot of money on vitamin and mineral supplements. For a cheaper, natural alternative, we’ve found the best food sources for the most important vitamins. By: Belinda Crestani

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VITAMIN D Known as “the sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D’s main purpose is to increase calcium absorption and promote the growth and development of bones and teeth. Vitamin D is typically produced in the body by the action of sunlight on the skin.

Top food sources: Egg yolks, fish liver oil and oily fish – such as salmon, trout and sardines.

VITAMIN K Vitamin K is an important fat-soluble vitamin, stored in the bones and the liver. The body needs it to function, stay healthy, and prevent too much bleeding.

Top food sources: Parsley, asparagus, chard or silver beet, prunes, and spirulina.

VITAMIN E Vitamin E is essential for strong immunity and healthy skin and eyes. Eating plenty of raw foods, particularly vegetables, can boost your intake of vitamin E. Top food sources: Almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, avocado, olive oil, coconut and sweet potato.

VITAMIN B2 Our bodies need vitamin B2 to help break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. It plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s energy supply.

Top food sources: Wholegrain cereals, yeast products, quinoa, spirulina, milk, eggs, salmon,

VITAMIN C As an antioxidant, vitamin C protects cells in the body from free radical damage and also has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-allergenic activity. It helps strengthen the immune system to fight colds and flu.

Top foods sources: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, beans, bananas, peas, pineapple, potatoes, oranges, strawberries and lemons.

broccoli, asparagus, almonds and spinach.

VITAMIN B3 Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is essential for energy production within the body, as well as being involved in many other essential chemical reactions.

Top food sources: Meat, yeast products, whole grains, seeds, spirulina, peanuts and legumes.

VITAMIN B6 Vitamin B6 plays a facilitating role in the immune system and the growth of new cells. It is naturally present in many foods.

Top food sources: Yeast products, whole grains, bananas, pistachios, beans, chickpeas, brown rice and corn.

VITAMIN B9 Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, is critical for the body’s production and maintenance of new cells.

Top food sources: Avocado, yeast products, whole

VITAMIN A

grains, spinach, asparagus, banana, chickpeas, most

Vitamin A promotes good vision, helping you to see and protecting your eyes from infection. Vitamin A is an antioxidant, which helps to protect and heal your body, as well as form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue.

nuts, spirulina and oranges.

VITAMIN B12

Top food sources: Vitamin A comes in two natural forms: retinol, found in animal products such as liver, eggs, butter, and fish liver oils; and betacarotene, found in plants such as dark orange vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables and fruits.

the formation of red blood cells. It is the only vitamin

Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the functioning of the brain and nervous system, and in not found in fruits or vegetables.

Top food sources: Mussels, oysters, yeast, spirulina and fermented foods such as tempeh.

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SUPER FRUITS IN SEASON THIS SPRING Grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin C and A, which help strengthen immune function.

Oranges are high in vitamin C, thiamine and dietary fibre.

They’re a good source of vitamins A and B6, folate, calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Lemons are high in vitamin C and fibre. They contain phytochemicals, such as limonin and limonene.

Bananas are high in vitamins B6 and C, fibre, potassium, and manganese. They’re a good source of riboflavin, folate, magnesium and copper.

Pineapples are high in vitamin C and manganese.

They’re a good source of vitamin B6, folate, thiamine, magnesium, potassium and copper and are also known to contain several antioxidant flavonoids that may help combat chronic diseases.

Belinda Crestani has a certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition and is the founder of health and wellness website, Youthful Habits.

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EXPERIENCE

ADVENTURE Spring into adrenaline-fuelled fun!

Tough as nails

The James Macpac Mountain-man Are you up for a real challenge? Then heaven (or hell) awaits you in the Mountain-man!

Compete amongst the epic New Zealand subalpine landscapes of St James Station and begin with either a two kilometre swim or 10 kilometre kayak on Lake Tennyson. Take a leisurely jump on to your bike for another 100 kilometres, then finish with a 50 kilometre cross country run.

Will you survive or become dog tucker?

When:

Based in the large open and beautiful Waiatarua Reserve with water traps, bridges, forest and constantly changing obstacles, this family-friendly location offers multiple-length running courses on a weekly basis. Whether you are an elite athlete or a casual weekend warrior, this course has no shortage of challenges to break up the pack.

With 12 obstacles over every five kilometre running distance (at least one every 500 metres), these structures will test your own physical ability and sometimes your ability to co-operate with others as you lift, pull, carry and push each other to the line.

There is also plenty of space for family and friends to set up picnic blankets and listen to some good music at this beautiful location.

Where: Waiatarua Reserve, 98 Abbotts Way, Auckland When:

6pm - 7:30pm every Wednesday

Price:

$24.00 per adult and $16.00 per child. Packages are available.

Website: www.toughasnails.co.nz

Saturday 24 January 2015, 6:00am – 10:00pm

Where: St James Conservation Area,

Tophouse Rd, Hanmer Springs Website: www.stjamesmountainsports.co.nz Photo courtesy of Kashi Leuchs

The Sweat City Games If you loved Top Town, the Krypton Factor or WipeOut then this is the event for you!

Get your team of five together and navigate through the different challenges. There are 10 obstacle events and your team has 10 minutes, on each one, to gain as many points as possible.

Utilise the strengths of your different team members to overcome the challenges. All money raised goes to The Martin Charitable Trust who help out young people, in low decile schools, with sport and recreation.

Where: McEwan Park, Marine Parade, Lower Hutt When:

Saturday 22 November 2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Price:

Team: $125.00, Individual: $25.00, Youth (12-18): $0.00

Website: www.sweatcitygames.com

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Asylum Paintball Auckland

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he end of the year is approaching, and it's time to start planning that team-building event or Christmas party. There's probably a few people you wouldn’t mind shooting and what better way to get it out of your system than an intense day at Asylum Paintball?

Packed full of like-minded adrenaline nuts, the team at Asylum Paintball has a passion for offering you an amazing experience with the latest equipment and top safety standards. Located at the former psychiatric ward of the Kingseat hospital, both of the inside and outside arenas are packed full of fun.

Enjoy your own private game during the week or join in a massive opengaming session every Saturday or Sunday (there are no minimum numbers on weekends) where you can battle it out on the purpose-built fields.

Charge headfirst into the Lockdown Ward, (the former high security wing of the Kingseat Hospital) which is packed full of barricades, including cars and buses, in a fully themed indoor and outdoor assault course (we’ve even heard stories of the local cops popping in for the odd bit of training). To make it extra scary, the team can also cater for your group at night, as long as you have enough people in your group. Imagine your favourite zombie movie, with lots of shooting and a few smoke grenades for that extra bit of fun!

Tyre Mania is an outdoor arena and a customer favourite. Step inside a caged arena separating the lock-down ward from the main building which is jam-packed with jumbo tyres and a variety of themed obstacles for fast-paced, speedball-style battles.

Splatmaster is an indoor inflatable arena which has been custom built to be kid friendly and available for low-impact splatmaster games for the kids who are too young to play standard paintball. (This arena is ideal for children from seven years and up).

Finally, the two PSP Sup'Air Tournament fields are home to both South Auckland Paintball club and the NZPPL events. Give the sport of paintball a go and get a team together for the quarterly division-four entry-level events.

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We provide New Zealand’s best mix of recreational, tournament, milsim and CQB fields. Our location has both indoor fields and outdoor fields meaning you can play rain or shine. We can also cater for the night game scenarios.

We are also New Zealand’s only haunted paintball field!

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Villa 10 & 16 Kingseat Hospital, 833 Kingseat Road,Karaka 2580, Auckland

Tel: 09 277 0075 www.asylumpaintball.co.nz

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Billy Hohepa's Maori

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ew Zealand Fishing Guru Billy Hohepa has been catching fish for decades. Keep this calendar handy on your next fishing trip to find out the best time of the week to catch that big fish.

On any 'bad' days, Billy suggests you either stay at home or bring a good book, because those fish won't be biting.

Note: Times given are daylight bite times.

October 2014 1st Good 6.43

2nd Good 7.11

3rd Good 8.08

4th Good 9.04

5th Good 10.00

6th Good 10.55

7th Good 11.49

8th Bad 12.43

9th Bad 1.37

10th Bad 2.31

11th Bad 3.25

12th Bad 4.19

13th Bad 5.11

14th Good 6.02

15th Good 6.51

16th Fair 7.15

17th Bad 8.01

18th Bad 8.46

19th Bad 9.29

20th Bad 10.12

21st Bad 10.55

22nd Bad 11.39

23rd Good 12.24

24th Good 1.10

25th Good 1.59

26th Good 2.51

27th Good 3.44

28th Good 4.39

29th Good 5.35

30th Good 6.31

31st Good 6.58

November 2014 1st Good 7.53

2nd Good 8.46

3rd Good 9.39

4th Good 10.31

5th Good 11.24

6th Bad 12.17

7th Bad 1.11

8th Bad 2.05

9th Bad 2.58

10th Bad 3.51

11th Good 4.42

12th Good 5.30

13th Good 6.17

14th Fair 6.40

15th Bad 7.24

16th Bad 8.07

17th Bad 8.49

18th Bad 9.32

19th Bad 10.17

20th Fair 11.03

21st Fair 11.51

22nd Good 12.42

23rd Good 1.36

24th Bad 2.32

25th Bad 3.29

26th Bad 4.26

27th Bad 5.22

28th Bad 6.17

29th Good 6.43

30th Good 7.35

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2nd Good 9.18

3rd Good 10.09

4th Good 11.01

5th Good 11.53

6th Good 12.47

7th Bad 1.39

8th Bad 2.31

9th Bad 3.21

10th Good 4.10

11th Good 4.56

12th Good 5.40

13th Good 6.23

14th Fair 6.44

15th Bad 7.26

16th Bad 8.09

17th Bad 8.54

18th Bad 9.40

19th Bad 10.30

20th Fair 11.22

21st Good 12.18

22nd Good 1.16

23rd Bad 2.15

24th Bad 3.13

25th Bad 4.10

26th Bad 5.05

27th Bad 5.58

28th Bad 6.50

29th Bad 7.16

30th Good 8.06

31st Good 8.57

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Fes

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carrying copious amounts of bags, leather or

The medina is a walled village with very narrow streets which are often crowded during the day when the locals go about their business selling their wares to tourists and villagers alike.

Attractions:

While walking through the streets, you will enjoy watching a life which most of us are not accustomed to. From donkeys and mules

the Chouara Tannery, has been home to

food items, through to the sound of looms clanking out home-made rugs and scarves, the world of Fes is a million years away from the western culture we are all so used to.

If you want to get a true taste of the 'real Fes', you will want to visit what locals call the 'old medina' which houses the leather tanneries. The largest tannery, known as the production of leather goods for over a thousand years and is still going strong.

Tourists are given the opportunity to watch from above as the tanners work on the leather which is placed in vats of dye. This is a smelly and labour intensive job which is handed down the generations.

While you are there, you are given the option to stuff mint leaves up your nose in order to avoid the smell which emanates from the vats. The question remains; what is a new experience without the smells that are associated with it?

If you're not interested in leather production, you might like to have a go at bartering with the locals. In order to ensure that you are

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“...the world of Fes is a million years away from the western culture we are all so used to�

buying off the true artisans, it makes sense to organise a tour guide to take you around the medina.

Accommodation: While you are in Fes, you will want to stay in one of the dars or riads. These are traditional homes which are usually very uniform from the outside with only a front door to welcome you.

Once you enter the door of a dar, you will find yourself in a hall way which will take you to the centre of the building. The centre courtyard is surrounded by the living quarters which can be up to four storey's high.

In a riad, there will be a garden in the centre courtyard.

The buildings are made so that no one can see in, but the female inhabitants can still see out.

Many of the dars and riads that are available for tourists to stay in are homes that have been refurbished to their former glory and truly showcase the beauty of the inside of these homes.

One such dar is the Dar Roumana - a beautiful example of Moroccan architecture, run by an French chef and his Australian wife.

The couple will treat you to a French/Moroccan fusion meal in the courtyard with a selection of fine Morroccan wines to choose from.

Once you are settled, Vanessa will supply you with a map of the area and give you tips on how to enjoy the medina.

She will also assist you with organising adventures in and around Fes. To check out the Dar Roumana, visit www.darroumana.com. T 46

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