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

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ummer is finally here and in this edition, we decided to check out some of the

top events coming up at the beginning of the year. One of our personal favourites has to be the Auckland NRL Nines and we managed to get hold of co-organiser of the event, Dean Lonergan, to find out what we can

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expect from this year’s tournament.

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Waugh who has recently graduated from digger school and

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auranga mother-of-three Jessica Waugh says the skills she has learned through Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s (TPP) Waikato Digger School are helping her build a better life for her three children.

29-year-old Jessica had been a construction labourer for eight years before a family tragedy just ahead of Christmas, last year, caused her to reassess her future. Her ex-husband and father of her three children, Lance Scullin, died after being struck with a fence paling while coming to the aid of a man being attacked outside his Tauranga home.

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Jessica says Lance’s death caused her to think hard about how she would provide for her children, Jade (nine) Kaydie (six) and JJ (four). “Lance and I were good friends and it was a really awful time. I needed to take time off after it happened and I had to think about working and having the kids full-time from then on.

“I knew about the Waikato Digger School before then and my husband, Nathan, had previously suggested I enrol.”

Jessica joined the February 2014 intake of TPP’s Certificate in Civil Plant Operation (Introductory) at the Waikato Digger School. She commuted to Hamilton from Tauranga daily for the duration of the course and her determination won her the Top Dog Award for the best all-round student on the course.

“It is hands-on and I’ll admit it was nerve-wracking to start with. I remember one of the first things we had to do was drive a loader over a high stockpile. I was really scared that I wouldn’t be able to do it but the tutor really encouraged me and I did it. I was fine but I needed that persistence to get me to do it.”

Waikato Digger School Lead Tutor Gerry Burger says there are few barriers for people who want to join the Waikato Digger School. Students range in age from 18 to 55, with the eldest student being 64, and come from varied backgrounds.

Jessica has high regard for the tutors at the school and says her decision to sign-up for the course is helping her to build a better life for her family.

“I did it for my kids – all my kids are rough and tumble and they think it’s awesome that mum can operate a digger alongside their step-dad. It is good for their future too – it’s not just the pay increase but the opportunities to move into more management roles in the future. I have had a varied background and it’s nice to have a career path now. The programme and the tutors have really opened doors for me and I am positive about the future.” T

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f you run a business which relies on excellent health and safety processes (and what business doesn't these days?) it is important to take notice of the recent Health and Safety Reform Bill which has been introduced to Parliament.

The Health and Safety Reform Bill follows on from the work of the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety and the Royal Commission which centred around the tragic events relating to the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy.

After such a devastating event, the government and many business owners country-wide are even more dedicated towards improving workplace safety and assuring that all New Zealanders enjoy a safe and reliable working environment.

The Bill, which is part of 'Working Safer: a blueprint for health and safety at work', is aimed at reducing New Zealand workplace injuries and deaths by 25 per cent in time for 2020, with an interim target of at least 10 per cent in reduction by 2016. It will take the place of the Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992 and should come into force from the 1st April, 2015.

WorkSafe is currently working on developing a range of guidelines for business owners and operators to work on however it doesn't hurt to re-evaluate

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your building site or plant in advance. Until April, it is important that you are keeping up-to-date with the standards set out in the current guidelines.

Your responsibility as a hirer, lender or site installer As part of your responsibilities to ensure that your site and/or plant is operating safely, you need to ensure that everything that the builders and construction workers on your plant will be using is safe for its intended use.

For further information, you can visit the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment at www.mbie.govt.nz, however it makes sense to have a thorough check over the current laws for now.

When it comes to running a safe site or plant, you will need to ensure that there is evidence that all of the equipment has been designed, tested and manufactured to an appropriate recognised standard. This means that everything on the plant including harness systems, scaffolding, safety meshes, cranes, hoists and ladders (and much more), reach the New Zealand standards outlined in the fact sheet which can be found at www. business.govt.nz. Each piece of equipment will also need to meet the standards which are outlined on www.standards.co.nz (for

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example, your scaffolding equipment will need to have met the AS/NZS 1576 standards).

inspector is legally allowed to halt the plant

It is also very important to ensure that all safety information has been provided on or with the equipment and comprehensive instructions are available for safe erection, dismantling and transportation of each piece of equipment.

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you are prepared for the updated rules and

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akanini SsangYong is one of the fastest growing vehicle dealerships in New Zealand and your one-stop-shop for quality Korean SUVs and Utes.

Auckland Group General Manager Peter Murray says the growth since the dealership launched in January 2013 has been phenomenal and is due to the average Kiwi being a lot more switched on and doing their research.

SsangYong vehicles are built with the bonus of a working partnership with Mercedes, which uses cutting-edge technology and exceptional build quality. “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 embracing this,” says Peter.

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company invest in a commercial yard only 150 metres down the road. The yard sells LDV Cargo vans, minibuses and trucks as well as the quality diesel van range that was launched in October. SsangYong is also going through huge growth in Auckland with tradies and coach companies looking for a good-quality, safe and reliable van.

The LDV commercial range is powered by the world-renown 2.5 litre diesel Motori engine and comes with cruise control, ABS braking and air conditioning. It is very well priced, starting from as low as $29,990+GST. Peter says that the fleet-business is taking on a life of its own with so many SsangYong and LDV vehicles on the road and better awareness of the brands throughout NZ. The success is clear based on how happy the clients are with the product. “This is

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one of the best decisions we have made in recent years, the vehicles are well priced and economical to run, we are no longer held to ransom by the likes of the large Japanese distributors,” says Shannon Chambers of Total Access.

Ritchies has also purchased over 50 LDV coaches for the bus fleet and Toll freight and Fastways Couriers are just a few of the high profile clients who now enjoy Ssangyong and LDV vehicles.

With the success of Takanini SsangYong, Peter has recently opened up Western SsangYong and LDV at 126 Central Park Drive in Henderson. The official opening was held just under a month ago and well over 500 people visited the brand-new dealership with 25 vehicles sold in a short time frame.

30-STRONG GRID FOR ROUNDTHREE OF SSANGYONG RACING

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here was never a dull moment during Round two at Hampton Downs with 28 SsangYong Utes on the grid.

Round three welcomed the five girls back on track, including Christina Orr who is climbing the point’s ladder and is now placed second in the Championship after Hampton Downs, looking to challenge point’s leader Daniel Connor.

The former Suzuki-class and BMW MINI Challenge Series-Champion, Ben Dallas, is expected to be a hot contender for a podium finish this round. There is also a big International name in the driver’s seat of the Stadium Cars Race Ute who will no doubt capture some media attention.

In the last round, SsangYong Auckland’s Hayden Johnston displayed outstanding driving skills in the Sleepyhead-sponsored Ute, where he was firmly in pole position for the first race, only to suffer from an electrical issue which put him out of contention for a podium finish.

Daniel Conner, in the Elf Ute, continued to show excellent speed and consistency to take the round-win at Hampton Downs, after taking second place in Taupo.

Marty Irvine, in his Racer Products Ute, was another consistent front runner and finished third for the weekend. He also lies in third place in the series. In second place for the weekend, and the series, was Christina Orr who has just returned to motor racing after taking off four seasons to dedicate herself to her two children.

Takanini SsangYong Ute Driver Cory Holmes was fourth on the point’s table into the Pukekohe event, demonstrating consistent and efficient driving skills.

SsangYong NZ Chairman Rick Cooper said the anticipation going into Round two was huge and the racing was spectacular. “Despite this being an entry-level form of motor sport, these drivers are competitive and mean business out there on the track. It is great to see them taking

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commitment to quality engineering. The company entered the era of four-wheeldrive vehicles in the 1980s by independently developing the Musso and Korando.

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

By 2000, SsangYong had established itself as the leader of SUVs by building a full line of SUVs comprising Rexton, Kyron, Actyon, Korando and Actyon Sports.

sangYong 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.

it so seriously and we are seeing some genuine talent coming through.”

Race Director Mark Petch said there continues to be very strong interest in the series, especially following the production on TV3’s CRC Motorsport. “We had a full grid at Pukekohe of 30 race Utes however there are still opportunities for those interested to get into a Ute and get involved with the SsangYong Racing Series.”

At the end of Round two a few of the Utes looked slightly worse for wear but thanks to SsangYong Motor Company, the spare parts were being subsidised making it very affordable for the teams to repair their Utes in time for Round three.

For those interested in finding out more about the SsangYong Racing Series, contact Series Race Director Mark Petch on 021 721 666 or email mark@ssangyongactyonracing.co.nz

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 line-up, 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 into strengthening its global competitive edge by producing small environmentally friendly diesel engines.

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Mark Gibson, left, with his co-driver and team boss John McIntyre.

Mark Gibson on the

NZST PATHWAY The Blackwoods Protector Ford Falcon on track.

“It blew me away, I’d never driven anything like it,” he says. “It was a very big step up.

“It took a bit to get used to but I’m starting to wrap my head around it now. It’s pretty difficult, but the last three rounds it’s been coming together.”

For his first four meetings, sprint events earlier this year, Gibson was on his own but for the three endurance rounds he shares the Blackwoods Protector Falcon with McIntyre, the team owner and three-times NZV8s champion. That means they can both work off all the data recorded by the car’s sensors, on such aspects as braking and accelerating.

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acing driver Mark Gibson is accelerating his way to the top as he becomes a real contender in the BNT

NZ SuperTourers championship.

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– great going for a driver in his first season in this high-level category.

Originally from Taupo but now based in Auckland, Gibson says that his first experience

22-year-old Gibson and his co-driver John

in the seven-litre V8 was a challenging one

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“I’ve learnt a hell of a lot from him,” Gibson says. “Now we’re in the car at the same meeting and if he’s a tenth or two quicker here or there I’ve got something to reference off, I know where I need to make up the time.

“The last two rounds I’ve made huge gains in my own driving, just having that reference with John.”

Gibson’s goal is to get into V8 Supercars and he sees the BNT NZ SuperTourers – which run within the Hankook Super Series – as the ideal pathway to an international career.

“The realistic career path for people here is V8 Supercars and GTs and I firmly believe that the SuperTourers really is the best possible platform to learn your trade” Gibson straps in.

The BNT NZ SuperTourer championship is a training ground for young drivers like Gibson who are eyeing V8 Supercars in Australia.

“SuperTourers are good because they are similar to the cars in Australia, and for a lot smaller budget than the V8 Supercars Development Series.

“It’s definitely getting my foot in the door, racing a good car. For the moment, SuperTourers is realistic for a lot of us Kiwi young guys and unfortunately the Aussie scene is a little unrealistic for a lot of us so we’ll just keep chugging and try to produce the good sponsors and get overseas.”

McIntyre is impressed by his young protégé’s performance. “He has most definitely made really good progress,” he says.

“It’s really challenging and you can see how as a pairing, in spite of Mark’s lack of experience, I think we’re doing really well in this enduro series. Just up the road from us are the guys that have done more miles, not only this year but in the last couple of years.

“It’s just a time game and luckily he’s got the backing from us and the backing from his sponsors to get that valuable milage.”

Supercars and GTs and I firmly believe that the

And McIntyre is convinced that the BNT NZ SuperTourers championship is the way to go for young Kiwis aiming at a career in motor racing.

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hen Steve West was a small boy, he read about how people in the future would be driving electric cars. If you didn't have much of an imagination, you might have scoffed at the idea of an attractive, high-speed electric car back in the 80s but being a self-confessed techno-geek, Steve couldn't wait for that day to arrive.

By the early 2000s, Steve was itching to get started on owning his first electric car, however there were no original equipment manufacturer electric vehicles for sale in NZ yet. Determined to reach his goals, Steve converted an MR2 Spyder into an electric model. He ripped all of the combustion engine parts out, and put in a full electric motor. The car had a

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range of around 110 kilometres and the performance was far beyond what the factory engine could do.

Although he loved his new car, Steve was still not completely satisfied. He needed something that would truly satisfy his need for electric-powered speed.

After buying a combination of cars which included hybrids and the Tesla Roadster, Steve was given the opportunity to purchase the Tesla Model S. Unfortunately the company decided in 2014 to defer the rollout of the Model S to New Zealand.

Not happy to wait, Steve transferred his order overseas. He picked the car up in the Netherlands in September and drove it to the UK, for shipping to NZ.

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The Tesla Model S has a great reputation around the world as 'World Green car of the year' and as of November 2012, the electric car beat an impressive field of petrol fuelled competitors, including the Porsche 911, Subaru BRZ, Cadillac ATS, and BMW M5 to win Automobile Magazine and Motor Trend’s 2013 car of the year. The Model S is a full-sized electric, five-door lift-back which has quickly become the first electric car to top the monthly new car sales ranking in any country.

The car easily goes from 1-100 kilometres per hour in about four seconds. "The acceleration of the EVs is available instantaneously, any time you want or need it," says Steve's wife Dee. "The dual-

motor version puts down 671 HP and goes 0-100 in only 3.4 seconds."

"The dualmotor version puts down 671 HP and goes 0-100 in only 3.4 seconds."

According to Steve, EVs use 100% homegrown, 75% renewable electricity which costs almost ¼ as much as petrol. "With so few moving parts, annual servicing is virtually non-existent. This includes checking the tyres and brake pads. There are also no spark plugs and timing belts and there is no need for oil changes."

Since purchasing the car, the couple have saved nearly $15,000 in petrol bills. "The reduction in CO2 emissions is a feel-good benefit too."

Although there are very few public charging stations right now, Dee says this hardly matters considering the family can charge the car over night in the garage. The Tesla S can be charged from a standard three-pin socket, and will be full in the morning. But if you’re in a hurry, you can install a more powerful socket in your garage.

"The only time you really need public charging is when you’re on a road trip, or go on a much long journey than your typical daily commute. We are launching a campaign #LeadingTheCharge to encourage the installation of charging stations in supermarkets and shopping malls."

History of the electric car Although it might have seemed like a futuristic idea for this type of car to be a viable way of travelling, the electric vehicle has been trying to make a break for it for over a century.

Charging the Model S

The first electric vehicle, powered by oneuse power storage units, was built in 1828 and by 1900, electric cars accounted for more than a third of all sales in the US auto market. By 1912, electric cars had lost out to petrol-fuelled cars simply down to the fact that they were more convenient.

From then on, electric cars would come and go but it wasn’t until General Motors launched the EV1 in 1996, that it looked like electric cars might make a comeback. The EV1 came about thanks to a controversial Californian law that stated that all new cars built in the state would need to plan to have a zero emission rate.

The EV1 was leased out by GM from 1996 to 1999 but thanks to what they referred to as a general lack of interest, much to the disgust of the lease holders, the cars were forcibly removed and unceremoniously crushed.

By 2009, thanks to continuing concerns about the environment, the US government was ready to herald a new wave of electric cars. By then, a new business was making waves in the electric car business. Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by two independent teams. One of

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the founders, current CEO Elon Musk, had been planning to commercialise electric vehicles all the way to mass market since high school.

By 2013, the Tesla Model S had already won a number of awards and winning against some of the top gasoline-fuelled cars in terms of looks, power and storage space. This stylish car definitely had something that many electric cars prior lacked.

The Future Electric car owners like the West family are working hard to ensure that recharge

stations are available world-wide and hope that one day, they will be as popular as the petrol station. Tesla is planning to set up a network of high-speed charger stations that can power the battery up in thirty minutes to travel 240 kilometres before it needs another charge.

The car also has some very cool features including a 17” touch screen attached to the dash board with internet capabilities, radio, web-browsing and navigation.

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DEAN LONERGAN BRINGING THE LEAGUE

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f you haven’t heard of Dean Lonergan, there is a possibility you have been living under a bush for most of your life. The former rugby league player represented the New Zealand Kiwis in the 80s as well as a variety of league teams worldwide.

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Since his days involved in the game, Lonergan has gone on to become a successful entrepreneur and is well-known for promoting the Fight for Life charity boxing events.

It wasn’t until a meeting at the Wests Tigers head office in Australia, that the idea to set up a Nines tournament began to flourish.

Tradie Editor Lucy Mullinger chats with the promoter to find out more about the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines.

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About three years ago I was sitting in the Wests Tigers office in Australia when I looked up and noticed a photograph of Benji Marshall holding up the Sevens trophy. At the time, I was in talks with Tim Sheens and I mentioned that it would be good if we could reinvigorate the game in New Zealand. I got straight on to the phone with my business partner, David Higgins, and we decided we would give it a crack.

After chatting with Maroons coach, Mal Meninga the decision was made to change it from a Sevens game to the Nines format. He suggested this was a better option because there would be five forwards instead of three, which would make the game very interesting.

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Tourism Events and Economic Development] and they came up with $12 million in sponsorship over five years with nine million in cash and three million dollars in leverage.

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How did last year’s event go?

With up to 40,000 people turning up to Eden Park each day, the event sold out last year and was a huge success. ATEED's assistance in showcasing the event, with the sheer volume of flags and the visibility of the Nines, was truly appreciated and Auckland really turned on the weather.

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How many tickets have you sold to date?

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We have probably sold about 30 thousand tickets and they are selling out really fast. Luckily we don’t sell them all in hard blocks so there are still some really good seats available if you get in fast enough.

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During that time of the year we have the sevens and Cricket World Cup, what makes the Nines the place to be?

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There are so many reasons! Mainly there will be a huge amount of star players from the NRL turning up to play quality football.

The tournament is family friendly, so we are very careful about alcohol consumption as we want everyone to have a wonderful time.

It is also a great excuse to dress up and join in the fun. We believe that if you go to the tournament with the mindset of having fun, you will enjoy yourself and based on last year, I saw a huge amount of happy and smiling faces of all ages.

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Who are the players to watch for at this tournament?

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Although he couldn’t make it last year, Johnathan Thurston is set to be a star player for North Queensland Cowboys and Paul Gallen and Willlie Mason also show great passion for the tournament. Greg Bird from the Gold Coast Titans and Sam Thaiday, the captain of the Brisbane Broncos should also be star performers.

I have had a lot of excellent feedback from those who played last year and when word got out that the Nines was going again this year, many of the players were busting to play. Shaun Johnson, from the Warriors, is also the guy to watch.

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he world’s biggest rugby league stars will dominate the home of rugby union for two days during the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines, held at Eden Park.

With a sell-out event last year, the NRL Nines is set to be just as exciting, with top players from New Zealand, and across the ditch, ready and raring to go.

The tournament takes place over the weekend of January 31st through to February the 1st and will include all 16 NRL clubs with 288 star players competing to win their share in over $2.6 million dollars in prize money.

2014 marked the first year of the tournament and was a huge success with North Queensland Cowboys defeating the Brisbane Broncos 16 to seven.

Dean Lonergan from Duco Events says that the tournament had a huge New Zealand and Australian following. Due to the popularity of last year’s event, he believes it won’t be long before the tickets run out on both sides of the Tasman.

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FISHING

BUILDER, FISHERMAN,

FAMILY-MAN Whether it's building a tree house for his two sons, or working on the house that his family owns, Craig Lyford has enjoyed carpentry since he was knee high to a grass hopper.

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he Northland-born tradie lives in Whangarei with his wife Tina and two sons Richie (four) and Jack (six).

Living in the winterless north, Craig takes advantage of the beautiful coastline that Whangarei provides and can often be found fishing off the rocks or on the back of his boat.

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Where would you say the best fishing spots can be found in Whangarei?

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The gap, near Taiharuru, is a local favourite. As it is quite rocky, it can be dangerous if you go at the wrong time but as long as it is a calm day, you can truly reel them in. A wide variety of fish can be caught from this spot, including Blue Mao Mao, Snapper, Hapuka and, if you're lucky, you might even hook a nice Kingy! Burley works really well in this particular spot, so make sure you buy some on the way to the coast.

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What's the biggest fish you have caught along the coast?

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I hooked a nice big Grand-daddy Hapuka once.

I don't like to say how much it weighed, as I would hate to over-indulge, however I'd say it was as big as a whale! We cooked it up afterwards and it tasted great.

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What keeps you busy during the week?

I work for NPM Construction which has been in business for 14 years. The company includes a team of painters, carpenters and builders and I have been working with the team for eight years now. I am a qualified carpenter and I take on any work which requires rebuilding or renovating. The biggest project I have ever been involved in was renovating the Whangarei BNZ Building. I was the leading hand and we got everything ready for the next stage. It was a great learning experience.

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What makes you happy?

I am lucky enough to have a beautiful family with a lovely wife and two young boys who I am immensely proud of. I also have a dog and we own a house which I spend a lot of my time renovating. Since we have lived in the house, I have built a deck, staircase, raised garden plots and planter boxes. I'm also a keen gardener so my carpentry experience helps me improve both the house and the garden. When I'm not hanging out with the family, my favourite thing to do is sit back with a nice cold Steiny, watching the All Blacks after a long day at work. T

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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.

December 2014 1st Good 8.27

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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hen it comes to installing windows and doors, you want the quickest and simplest option. Fletcher Window and Door Systems developed Smartfit® to take the complexity and risk out of window installations.

a complex and arduous three handed process.

Smartfit® strips out all the site complexity and brings that extra fiddly work back to the window factory where everything that the window needs is fitted to the window itself in a controlled production environment.

The changes to the building code in the mid 2000’s saw the introduction of as many as six layers of protection within a window opening.

While these extra layers were good in principle, the more complexity there is, the harder it is to get it right.

Smartfit® quite simply is New Zealand’s fastest way to install windows, in fact it is 90 per cent faster than the status quo. Smartfit® will simplify and speed up the way we install windows and achieve weathertightness around them.

There are also many loose parts that are needed to accompany the window to the site such as support bars and head flashings and other small components, which make window installation

The innovation starts by moving the entire window outside of the wall underlay line, the layers of flashing tapes and other protective measures in the opening are no longer required. The air seal is now completed by

taping the window to the wall underlay at the outer wall framing line so this also removes the need for the messy and time consuming air seals that went around the internal reveals.

The head of the unit is where it is most clever.

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DIY MASTER

Do it yourself With style and class Whether you have just bought your first home or you are about to sell your house and want to spruce it up a bit, everyone will agree that home renovations can be a curse!

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f you are a painter or decorator, you probably already know all the tools of the trade. Those clever tips can take hours off those jobs that everyone hates. Here are just a few ideas that might help you in your next home, beach house or office renovation job.

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To work out how much paint you need to buy for a room, measure each wall and multiply the height by the width. Add up the areas of each wall for a total. A litre of paint covers up to 16 square metres for one coat.

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Cut down the number of coats you’ll need, by tinting the primer with approximately half of the colour density of the final shade. Your paint supplier can do this for you.

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When it comes to painting steps, make sure you paint every second tread and let the paint dry before painting the others, so you’ll be able to use every first step to do the work.

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Don't forget to cover any doorknobs, lights and plugs that you don't want to get splattered. Use low-tack masking tape to run along the edges so you don't paint over the sides.

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When painting a ceiling, wrap an old towel or cloth around the brush and secure with a rubber band. There’ll be no more paint running down the handle.

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If you can't be bothered taking the doors apart to paint, use a scrap of carpet as a paintbrush and paint the bottom of the doors.

Wallpaper:

For that luxurious look and feel, wallpaper can really make an impact, however you need to have a lot of patience and a good idea for detail to make it look just right.

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Before you hang the first strip, determine where you want the seams to be first. Start at the first seam and work around that way. Plan the seams where they will be less noticeable (against another wall or behind a door).

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If you've never hung wallpaper, consider wallpapering a bedroom for practice — and then tackle a kitchen or bathroom when you have more experience.

Begin on the less dominant walls so that by the time you get to the main wall, you will have had a bit of practice.

• Make sure that your final seam is behind a door or

“For that luxurious look and feel, wallpaper can really make an impact, however you need to have a lot of patience and a good idea for detail to make it look just right.”

somewhere that is not noticeable, the final seam can sometimes mismatch.

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It’s usually easier for a right-handed individual to work counterclockwise around a room and a left-handed person to work clockwise.

• Use a chalk line to create a straight, vertical guideline while you work.

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When working around a power point or a switch, place the wall paper directly over the object, make two diagonal cuts with a utility knife, then cut the paper with scissors.

Place the overhang under the power-point cover.

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Using scissors, make notches in the wallpaper to follow the curves of an archway. If you make enough notches, the paper will follow the shape of the wall.

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Patterns that are ‘straight’ are easier to hang than ‘dropped’ patterns. Try to avoid matching patterns if you are not a master decorator.

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South Auckland Forging Engineering Ltd (S.A.F.E Ltd) in Drury is run by a management group which believes in thinking outside of the square and after a lot of discussion about an ever-increasing electricity bill, the decision was made to change from electric power to solar energy.

The cost of operating a heavy forging plant can take its toll which made the decision to build a solar power plant a simple one.

Alongside the forging plant, S.A.F.E also operates a large heat-treatment facility, machine shop, metallurgical laboratory and

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training programme. With drop-hammers and forging presses to 1,200 tons, S.A.F.E Ltd produces specialised, customised, highintegrity product for most industries in New Zealand.

S.A.F.E Ltd is now home to the second largest photovoltaic solar array in New Zealand, which can produce 62.4 kW from 360 solar panels.

Six inverters change this electricity from DC to AC power, which is required for S.A.F.E Ltd’s heat treatment furnaces, forging plant and CNC machines. Any surplus electricity is fed into the National Grid to be on-sold by Meridian Energy.

The S.A.F.E Ltd solar array was forecast to meet 70 per cent of S.A.F.E Ltd’s electrical requirements over a 12 month period. In the first full year of production the solar panels produced 86 per cent.

General Manager, Barry Robinson says that the decision to build a solar energy plant was simple. "I often ask myself 'Do we do the right thing for our environment when we pay the carbon tax, or do we just do it to feel better?

Does the carbon tax really and significantly reduce CO² emission, or does it only shift production to countries without any emission control. Does this make our planet much worse off?".

Barry says that S.A.F.E Ltd believes in the bottom line of financial, social and environmental sustainability. "When I see our machinery operating and think that the energy

required is coming from the sun it really amazes me. We pride ourselves on walking the sustainability walk".

Business as usual A major advantage of working on solar energy is that the company can really focus on the business operations and offer the best products possible. “Hot forging is the strongest and often the most economic method of making a metal product,” explains Barry. The business also conducts metallurgical investigations and is currently in the middle of building a new analytical laboratory which will be home to a full-time metallurgist.

S.A.F.E Ltd has been working on the thermomechanical consolidation of titanium powder, where the metal powder is turned into solid highstrength products.

shows it is a viable method of directly converting the powder to a dense, strong, solid forging material with a huge range of uses.

S.A.F.E Ltd aims to supply specialised products which are forged in a choice of titanium alloy variants, with the minimum order quantity being very low, due to the ability to mix up a blend of powder in very small quantities.

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Comedy GOLD! Like many hardworking New Zealanders, the team at The Tradie was shocked to find out that Ewen Gilmour had passed away at only 51 years of age.

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f you don’t know who Ewen Gilmour is, you have probably been living under a rock. The long haired bogan from West Auckland was a larger than life character who was well known for his dirty jokes.

In this edition, we decided to remember this true Kiwi comedian with some of his funniest moments. Be prepared for a lot of censorship! (Some jokes have been slightly altered for easy reading).

“I’ve tried hypnosis but it didn’t work for me. I still smoked. Of course every time I had a cigarette, I thought I was a chicken.”

“I got so angry about giving up smoking. I just got angry about nothing, I even just about punched myself out one night. But, man the makeup sex. I start arguments with myself now on purpose...Just so I can have some makeup sex...I can’t stay angry at you. *looks at hand*.”

“I used the patches to give up, they worked for me. Of course, I had to stop using patches about a month ago because I got booked for a gig in Whanganui.”

On an alternative to nicotene patches - “You could have patches for marijuana...Turns out most people in my neighbourhood already have a marijuana patch.”

“I’ve been blessed. I used to live hand to mouth. I had 50 jobs before this one but being a comedian changed my life.

Now I’m the luckiest loser I know.”

Asking what the difference is between a wedding and a funeral on Stewart Island - “There’s one less drunk at the funeral.”

On being mistaken for other people “Once overseas at a hotel they thought I was Ewan McGregor and upgraded me to the presidential suite. Another time in Feilding someone mistook me for Ewen Macdonald.”

“I’ve got a four-day tour of Invercargill

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The winner from our last edition is Kim Lancaster with an Irish joke!

An Irishman was flustered not being able to find a parking space in a large mall’s parking lot.

“Lord”, he prayed, “I can’t stand this. If you open a space up for me, I swear I’ll give up drinking whiskey, and I promise to go to church every Sunday.”

Suddenly, the clouds parted and the sun shone on an empty parking spot. Without hesitation, the man said, “Never mind, I found one.”

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coming up. I guess it will include places like Gore. They’re great down there, although I have to speak slower and don’t use too many big words.” T

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Istanbul Although Istanbul might not be the first destination you think of when planning that special holiday, you might be surprised at just how much it has going for it. Tradie Editor, Lucy Mullinger reminisces on her time spent in the capital of Turkey.

expected to cover their heads, arms and legs and men are expected to cover their legs and arms also. If you do forget to do so, there are clothes and scarves that you can wear once you arrive inside.

If you want to take a romantic stroll through the parks of Istanbul, you will be pleased to see it is full of beautiful, tall trees, pretty flowers and bright and colourful wildlife.

The Grand Bazaar is a lot more upmarket than we expected and it includes over 60 covered streets and thousands of shops. From what we could see, the shops were pretty expensive and we decided it was better to buy our souvenirs further out of the tourist Mecca but it's still an amazing experience to experience one of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world.

Accommodation: We stayed at Sirkeci Mansion which is situated only a few minute's walk from everything including the mosques, the water front, the grand bazaar and the metro, so it was the perfect place to stay for us.

Although it is a luxury accommodation option, it is definitely worth every cent.

Rather than looking out for a local Turkish hammam (spa), you can go downstairs and use the hotel spa which has traditional taps and the option to get a massage and hammam for a good price.

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stanbul is one of the cheaper cities to fly out of on your way back to Australia or New Zealand, which makes it a good stopping off port to rest before that big trip home. With only two days to spare, we weren't expecting much of our trip to Istanbul, in fact we planned on just relaxing in our hotel.

On arrival at the airport, our taxi driver waxed lyrical about how romantic Istanbul was. I thought it was just a local being loyal to his home town but when we arrived on the outskirts of the city, it was truly plain to see just how wrong I was.

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and it sits alongside the Bosphorus which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. What makes Istanbul special is that it is split into two continents.

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The hotel also has an indoor pool and a sauna. Obviously we spent a lot of time downstairs after walking for miles throughout the day.

On one side of the Bosphorus is the Asian side of Istanbul and on the other, is the European side.

Look further and you will see the Golden Horn which is a harbour where a lot of the action takes place. From here you can get boats to take you along the coast and you can watch as fishermen try their luck at catching a variety of fish including sprats and pilchards off the side of the Galata Bridge. www.tradienetwork.co.nz

Seeing the Sights: The Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox church which went on to be a mosque and is now a museum. It was built in 537 and is one of Istanbul's main sights to see.

Across the pretty park you will find the Blue Mosque which doesn't look particularly blue from the outside but is beautiful from the inside. Prepare to dress up for the occasion. Women are

Another added bonus to staying at Sirkeci Mansion, is that you get a traditional tea every afternoon which consists of Turkish treats and teas. You also get a special gift each night you stay.

To find out more, visit the website on www.sirkecimansion.com.

Whether you choose to tack Istanbul on to part of your Europe travels, like we did, or you make a complete holiday of it, Istanbul truly is a beautiful spot to visit with something to excite even the most weary of travellers. T

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