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JUN/Jul 2014, ISSUE 1

NEW ZEALAND // ON SITE // OUTTA SIGHT

Making it in NZ. We chat with some hard-working Kiwi Tradies.

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The brick munching builder!

If you thought your foreman was two bricks short of a load, check out Pakkirappa Hunagundi, an Indian builder who is addicted to eating bricks!

Mechanical Madness

The 30-year-old from Karnataka has been chomping down on bricks for 20 years and believes he has consumed up to three kilograms of debris a day.

Although this seems like a strange diet, Pakkirappa says he suffers no ill effects and has turned his habit into money by travelling all over India showing off his bizarre habit.

While his poor mother spends a lot of time trying to eat a more nourishing diet, the brick eating builder says that he is quite happy with a block of granite and a nice glass of water to wash it down.

This quirky builder really gives the term ‘lay a brick’ a whole new meaning!

With the constant push for sustainability, many business owners are putting their thinking caps on and coming up with clever ideas to recycle products.

If your haven’t been caught short while waiting in a traffic jam, you really haven’t lived.

A car repair shop owner in Greece has come up with a very clever way to recycle cars and make money in the process.

British plumber, Colin Furze, has clearly been in this position and decided to build his very own travelling toilet!

Spyros Droulias was confronted with a huge amount of abandoned cars that his clients couldn’t afford to keep running.

The world’s fastest travelling toilet, which has a powerful 140cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat and four gears, has wowed the world and has made this potty plumber very famous.

He quickly decided that the only way to turn his growing trash into treasure was to modify each car into something bigger and better!

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Meet RACH With a name like Rachel Diamond, this stunning beauty is sure to be glamorous but our Cover Girl takes beauty to a whole new level! We find out more about the full-time Mumof-one from Northland, who spends most of her time rushing from being a dancer and singer to her main job as a painter/decorator!

How long have you been in the industry?

I’ve been working as a painter and decorator off and on now for ten years. When I’m not painting, I also work as a part-time photographic model and I spend a lot of time with my beautiful daughter Aida.

Why did you choose to become a painter/decorator?

Growing up I watched my Mum’s twin sister paint houses. She was always so happy at work and got to be herself - looking gorgeous and baking in the hot sun! She eventually taught me, and I learnt quickly what a cold beer meant at the end of the day.

What’s your biggest accomplishment up until now?

My daughter Aida. She’s stunningly beautiful, funny and really smart, she makes me proud every day. Also the fact that I’m singing and dancing professionally has allowed me to find confidence where I never thought possible.

Can you tell us about the company you work for and what type of work is involved?

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Owen Bowers Painters in Whangarei is who I’m currently working for. Owen is the best guy to work for. Not only does he look after his staff, but he cares a lot about his clients. We do interior and exterior painting and decorating.

What is it like working as a female in a male-dominated industry?

Coming from a cut-throat industry (professional modelling) it’s like a breath of fresh air! The guys I work with are not judgemental at all, in fact they are more supportive than anything. The guys keep me down to earth and most tradies have the best sense of humour so there’s never a dull day.

What would you tell other girls wanting to get into the trade industry?

It’s really empowering knowing I can stand next to tradesmen and work hard too.You get to travel and you enjoy a constant change of scenery. I like working outside and could never work behind an office desk. Thanks to my experience working as a tradie, I have also learnt how to cope working in -0C conditions during the winter months. If I can do that and still continue in this industry, I obviously really enjoy it.

What do you enjoy doing on your time off?

Any time I get off from work is my daughter’s time. My friends also make me tick, they are very important to me and we have a lot of fun socialising.

Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you enjoy doing?

I love performing with the Northern Dolls Burlesque Group in Whangarei. I really enjoy the dancing, singing and acting component of being a burlesque dancer. I also do a lot of modelling and I run my own small cake business - Miss Diamond Cakes.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Actually, not many people know I’m a painter so.... SURPRISE!! I was also in a Marching team for five years and I’ve been in magazines including Ralph and FHM. Finally, I can eat abnormal amounts of food and my first pet was a wild bunny rabbit that died in its cage from unknown reasons.

Most importantly, I am a professional twerker!

LADY TRADIE

“ The guys keep me down to earth and most tradies have the best sense of humour, so there’s never a dull day. ” Photos: Megan Bowers-Vette Photographer

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THE RETURN OF THE KIWI You hear about the “great brain drain” where hard-working Kiwis move to Australia , attracted by the bright lights and excellent opportunities for employment, but Palmerston North born tradie, Brett Allen, says that the decision to move back to New Zealand after nine years over the ditch was the best choice he has ever made. Three years after moving back to New Zealand, Brett enjoys getting into fishing off the rocks and cheering the All Blacks.

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What made you move over to Australia originally?

I was living in Rotorua at the time and needed a change in my life. Originally it was a great decision. I really enjoyed the experience of living in a new city and it made me see that there was a world outside of New Zealand.

I spent the first few years overseas working hard and partying harder but after a few years I started to really enjoy coming home for Christmas and often found I didn’t want to go back.

What was your job in Australia?

I worked as an operator for a concrete-pipe manufacturing plant. I worked there for nearly a decade but nearing the end of my time in Australia I was reaching my mid-30s and decided it was time to come home.

LADY TRADIE

“ Thanks to my job at Ballance, I have been given the opportunity to up-skill with Enchem qualifications and various other tickets.

I think moving back to New Zealand was a really positive choice for me”.

Photos: Megan Bowers-Vette Photographer

What made you want to move back to New Zealand?

A variety of things including the fact that New Zealand is less populated. Coming from a rural upbringing, I like the peace and quiet of New Zealand. I also really enjoy fishing on the rocks and the fishing just isn’t the same in Australia.

Finally, as a Union and League fan I just can’t get into cheering Australia on. There’s nothing better than a Steiny and a game of rugby on the box.

I’m an All Blacks fan through and through.

Why do you think so many people move to Australia from New Zealand?

I think the allure of the money is definitely a big one and everyone wants to make money! Also there are more people in Australia and therefore a lot more chances to party, make new friends and leave your life behind.

I really enjoyed myself for the first few years but once I got to the stage where I wanted to settle down and really work on my career, I decided it was time to come home.

How has your life changed since moving home?

I ended up selling everything I had, packing up my life into a small back-pack and moving back home. I didn’t even have a job to go home to.

I started off by signing up with Allied Work Force. They were really helpful and found me temporary jobs until I finally got a position at Ballance Agri Nutrients.

I started working in the distribution centre and then moved on to full-time work. I have now worked for Ballance Agri Nutrients for three years and have moved on to work as a boiler operator for what was the Acid Plant in Whangarei.

Thanks to my job at Ballance, I have been given the opportunity to up-skill with Enchem qualifications and various other tickets. I think moving back to New Zealand was a really positive choice for me.

What makes you keep going to work every day?

What would you say to someone thinking of moving overseas?

You need to think about why you are doing it.

If you have a great job to move on to, that is great but a lot of people go overseas and end up in more trouble than they are in at home.

Remember that you have your support network at home.

There are still opportunities in NZ but it probably makes sense to get qualifications if you are trouble finding work or get in touch with temping agencies like Allied Workforce.

They often can find temporary work and if the company who employs you thinks you work hard enough you will often get work. Up-skill when you can, it helps a lot.

I enjoy my job and get on really well with my work-mates so it’s not a hard ask for me to get up and go to work.

Loose Screws

I’m also saving up to buy a house soon so I like to work as hard as possible in order to make a future for myself and my Kiwi girlfriend.

The Australian State Government has recently stated that all plumbers, builders and electricians are going to be given six months to stop any friendships they have with motorcycle gang members. Those tradies who choose to ignore the order are likely to be de-registered. The legislation is to come into effect in July this year.

Ballance has treated me really well and I appreciate the opportunity to up-skill. It is the only company in New Zealand that processes sulphur from a molten state to a granule and it’s been really interesting to learn more about that process.

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CAREER

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WITH THE PERFECT JOB

If you’re looking for a career where you can move up the ladder and do what you love every day, you need to get in touch with the friendly team at one of the 36 Allied Work Force (AWF) branches throughout New Zealand.

AWF has three Trade branches based in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, which specialise in finding the right tradespeople for the right job. Christchurch AWF Trade’s branch Business Manager, Kurt Reed, was involved in the start up of the Christchurch branch post the earthquake “With New Zealand construction at a high, there is a huge demand for New Zealand qualified tradespeople “.

When it comes to the Christchurch branch, Kurt says he is constantly busy filling positions for qualified tradespeople. “Now that the majority of demolition work within the CBD is completed, there is a significant amount of commercial new build work available, along with new-home 10

builds and earthquake repairs. There has never been a better time to find the perfect job and gain lifelong skills”.

What makes the trade jobs in Christchurch so unique is that many of the roles that Kurt fills are not part-time or casual roles they are full time permanent positions. “There’s a whole generation of work available down here and many tradespeople end up making Christchurch their new home.”

“We often help find jobs for the whole adult family if relocating to Christchurch.” AWF is now a full-service recruitment company that offers corporate roles through its sister company - Madison Recruitment.

“I think being able to offer a variety of roles has been really helpful, it takes the pressure off the job hunt. We are also able to assist families in finding their initial accommodation and, where appropriate, applying for visas”.

AWF’s trade team is motivated to find work for New Zealand tradespeople first and foremost. “We want to give hard-working Kiwis the chance to work in an environment they are familiar with and we find that our clients are looking for Kiwi-trained employees”.

When asked what jobs are most in demand, Kurt admits that the demand fluctuates. “Sometimes there is a chronic shortage of registered electricians, and then the next month we might have filled all those roles

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and be looking for plasterers, mechanics or painters, however we are always seeking additional trade-qualified carpenters”.

But thanks to the abundance of jobs available in the Christchurch region, Kurt says there are always great roles available for hard-working tradespeople with the right skills and experience. “If a reliable tradesperson gets in touch with us, we can usually find a job that suits them pretty quickly”.

Tradies who are at the start of their career, or wanting to get into a particular trade, can apply for the AWF cadetships and scholarships to help grow their skills towards a lifelong career.

He says that if you want to move jobs, AWF can look at finding something else locally or nationwide that suits you better. “You don’t get that kind of flexibility elsewhere”.

AWF employs its staff and deals with all of the paperwork, including deducting its employees’ tax, and paying holiday pay and ACC levies; employees don’t have to pay insurance.

Pay is weekly, at market rates and AWF puts a lot of effort into ensuring that their employees are being paid well. To find out more about how to apply to work for AWF, check out the trade website on www.awf.co.nz/trades.

Hands-on support is always encouraged, Kurt and his team all over the country will keep in touch with you and ascertain that you are happy and safe in your work. “It is important to us to find the right fit for both the employee and the employer, we want all of our clients to be happy”.

Christchurch Branch: 03 353 0361 Auckland Branch: 09 629 3145 Wellington Branch: 04 474 2370

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C A S E S T U DY : P H O E N I X S T E E L

KEEPING CANTERBURY PUMPING Washdyke in Timaru might be small but it’s been developing excellence for many years. The industrial town is home to our very own Phar Lap, a thoroughbred horse that went on to take home the Melbourne Cup during the Depression.

Thoroughbreds in their own right, the team at Phoenix Steel knows how to do the job right every time and has recently been given the enviable job of working on a brand new dairy factory in South Canterbury.

Phoenix Steel is a structural steel company based in Timaru, which employs a team of experienced and hard-working professionals.

Timaru on the No1 Wharf, Ritchie Street, one at Te Rapa in Hamilton, and the other in Dunedin. There is also one overseas office in Fiji.

When working on the Oceania Dairy site in Glenavy, Phoenix Steel needed a hard-working team to complete the job efficiently and within the deadline.

Asmuss South Island Limited

Working together as a well-oiled machine, the team includes a list of reliable and well-known businesses throughout the South Island.

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

Businesses that worked alongside Phoenix on building the Glenavy plant, include:

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.

Design Engineering

ABC Rigging

Design Engineering has been providing a service to engineering industry requirements for over 20 years. Design Engineering is a market leader in providing design, certification, compliance, management and NonDestructive Testing.

Design Engineering has four NZ branches, one at Christchurch, one at 12

ABC Rigging supplied the project with top-of-the line rigging, crane and forklift services and much more.

The business, which is based in Christchurch, has years of experience in the industry and puts a lot of effort into retaining excellent health and safety measures at all times.

CASESTUDY

Pinnacle Steel Limited This experienced Steel company employs over 20 trade staff with a wide range of skills in all aspects of the engineering trade. The majority of the staff members hold current AS/NZs 2980 tickets and have every welding position covered. The company aims to fabricate 20 tonnes of structural steel per week and is also available for design, fabrication, paint and installs.

B.J.Scarlett Limited B.J. Scarlett is an internationally recognised manufacturer of innovative, quality machines in the waste handling and recycling industries, agricultural and hay feed out equipment and Swing Thru containers. Simply put, B.J. Scarlett does it all, which is why they were such a good choice for the job!

Pegasus Engineering Limited Pegasus Engineering is a leading structural steel fabricator and erector based in Rolleston near Christchurch. The company is 100% locally owned and operated.

Pegasus conducts operations throughout the greater South Island from Nelson through to Invercargill with specialised projects taking them as far afield as Fiji and the Antarctic.

Martin Wakefield Limited Martin Wakefield is an accounting practice that has been in Timaru since the early 1900s. The team members at Martin Wakefield pride themselves on their friendly service with a full suite of rural accounting, general accounting, auditing, body corporate services, business advice, taxation, and succession planning services to a large client base that extends throughout Canterbury, and includes clients as far afield as Kaikoura, Westland and Otago.

Whatever stage your business is at, your Martin Wakefield adviser is available to counsel and assist you through all the major and minor transitions.

60 YEARS PLUS EXPERIENCE QUALITY MANUFACTURING FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION.

B.J.Scarlett Ltd is an internationally recognised manufacturer of innovative, quality machines in the waste handling and recycling industries, agricultural and Scannell hay feed out equipment and Swing Thru container handling systems.

The workshop is comprised of a track reconditioning shop, a full machine shop with CNC capabilities, and a fabrication welding department. We also offer a fully stocked engineering store and design office to put it simply if it’s quality innovative design & manufacturing engineering your after.

4 Holmglen Street, Washdyke, Timaru P: 03 688 2900 F: 03 688 2081

www.scarlett.co.nz

We Speak your Language Practical Advice Effective Solutions Whatever stage your business is at, your Martin Wakefield adviser is here to counsel and assist you through all the major and minor transitions.

We ask the right questions, because we’ve been helping our clients with the challenge of change for over 100 years.

Proud to be associated with Phoenix Steel Ltd

26 Canon Street, Timaru T: 64 3 687 7122 E: reception@martinwakefield.co.nz

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“The factory will operate at about 65% of capacity in its first year, producing 30,000 tonnes of milk powder”.

“ When operating at full capacity, the factory will employ about 70 permanent staff, with the majority expected to be recruited locally”.

Oceania Dairy The site will incorporate the best in water and waste-water treatment, as well as chilled water facilities. It will cost $214 million on completion and at full capacity, it should be capable of processing 300 million litres of milk per year and generating 47,000 tonnes of milk powder.

This should be great news for locals looking at future employment, with a spokesman for Oceania Dairy saying there are currently 20 staff on board, with this number growing rapidly.

Oceania Dairy’s spokesman told Stuff News; “When operating at full capacity, the factory will employ about 70 permanent staff, with the majority expected to be recruited locally”.

The factory will operate at about 65% of capacity in its first year, producing 30,000 tonnes of milk powder.

“All of our milk supply contracts are with farmers within our targeted collection area,’’ Oceania chief executive Aidan Johnstone told the Otago Daily Times.

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Companies in support of Phoenix Steel: Chris Broadhead Construction and Caltex are big supporters of the work that Phoenix Steel does.

Chris Broadhead Construction Based in Timaru, Chris Broadhead Construction has been involved with a variety of building projects for decades. What the team doesn’t know about building isn’t worth knowing.

The team at Chris Broadhead Construction is proud to provide services to Phoenix Steel.

Caltex For over 75 years, Caltex has become embedded in the New Zealand experience. Caltex products are available to New Zealand through more than 182 Caltex outlets and the brand is well known by Kiwis nationwide.

Caltex supplies Phoenix Steel with the fuel that powers the machinery.

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Pegasus Engineering is proud to support Phoenix Engineering with the supply of cut plate

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from Pegasus’ state-of-the-art facility in Rolleston.

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Pegasus can process approximately five tonnes of plate for the steel industry per day, thanks to world-class steel processing technology.

On the Spot Convenience Store Barista Coffee & Food And try your luck at our Lotto Outlet

20 Westland Place, Izone Business Park, Rolleston Tel: 03 347 1424

Caltex Washdyke on the Hilton Highway Washdyke, Timaru

STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING

Earthquake Assessment IEP/DEE Earthquake Strengthening Base Isolation Residential & Commercial Cow barns Farm sheds Grandstands Hamilton P: +64 7 850-1177 Christchurch P: +64 3 348-6713 Timaru (Head Office) P: +64 3 688-6713 Dunedin P: +64 3 477-1713

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Seismic Strengthening Specialists COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Ph: 477 1488

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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 0800 500 786 DUNEDIN Cnr. Buller & White Streets PO Box 2441, Dunedin P: 03 477 2323 NELSON 8 Saxton Road West Stoke, Nelson P: 03 538 0351

ABC-Rigging Structural Steel Erectors Precast Erectors Welding Services Crane Services

Contact ABC Rigging rob@abcrigging.co.nz

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fulfilling the dream Have you always wanted to travel overseas and compete for your country? Did the dream of competing for the All Blacks not quite pan out? Luckily for you, it’s never too late to fulfill your dreams.

Michael West Silver Medal - Aircraft Maintenance Best of Nations for New Zealand

You probably know that you have the skills to beat all your workmates hands-down when it comes to doing your job well but can you compete against the best in the world?

Finalists from the regional events will attend the

WorldSkills International is an event that takes place every two years and gives tradespeople the opportunity to show off their skills and compete against the world’s elite.

self esteem from the experience.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for young New Zealanders to show what they’re made of,” says executive chair of WorldSkills NZ, Bruce Howat.

be the mother of one of the competitors. She told

Worldskills New Zealand event in Hamilton at Wintec from the 3rd to the 6th July this year and Bruce expects each competitor to get a huge boost in their

“I always meet the teams when they come back from overseas. On one occasion, a woman ran up and started hugging me at the airport. It turned out to me that she watched her boy leave for the event and come back a man”.

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The 2013 Tool Black team after the Award Ceremony at WorldSkills Leipzig 2013. Front row: (from the left) James Buchanan, Jake Ackers, Michael West, Logan Hanifin and Reece Gerrits.

New Zealand is one of 56 countries that competes in the global event, which includes skills categories from a variety of trades ranging from aircraft maintenance through to bricklaying, sheet metal and catering, hairdressing and floristry.

Thanks to the skills they gain from the event, Bruce says that many of the students have gone on to improve the work ethic within their own workshops once they arrive home. “In one case, the more experienced guys in the workshop raised their game because they didn’t want the young guy showing them up,” he says, laughing.

And when it comes to competing at overseas events, the rest of the competitors have high expectations of the New Zealand team. “We are the only country that incorporates our cultural heritage with a haka, it has become a tradition and the team always works very hard to be the best they can be in time for the haka”.

For more information on attending future events or becoming involved in WorldSkills New Zealand, check out their website on www.worldskills.org.nz.

We speak with the place-getters of the 2013 Leipzig Competition in Germany.

Michael West • Silver Medal - Aircraft Maintenance • Best of Nations for New Zealand What made the Worldskills so special for you?

This was the first time I had ever competed on an international level and I was amazed by how much effort each of the countries put into the event.

As I am trained by the Air Force, I feel that I get world-class advice and support. I am used to working under pressure and I thrive on it, however the class of skills over in Germany was amazing. We were expected to do seven jobs in four days and we had a judge with a note-pad watching everything we did. I sometimes second-guessed myself a little but I was very happy with placing second.

How were the group dynamics in the NZ team?

In most of the sections there is a lower age limit but the aircraft maintenance section allows for older competitors because of the nature of the job. As the oldest in the team, I was often referred to as “Dad”.

It was all in good fun and I made some great friends afterwards.

At the beginning we were all apprehensive and nervous but by the time we got back we were solid friends.

Was this your first time overseas?

As an Aircraft Technician I have been given the opportunity to travel to Antarctica. I have also visited Los Angeles and Hawaii. On my trip to Antarctica I had to make a Hercules propeller change. It was really interesting and we were working about 15 to 16 hours a day in the freezing cold. I’ve been very lucky to travel like I have and Worldskills was no exception.

Promoting Excellence.

Celebrating Success.

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How did you go in the competition?

I came second in the world for my age category for Aircraft Maintenance.

I also won the best of nations medal, which means that I got closest to the highest score in my country. I was really proud of how I did but it also had a lot to do with the support I got and the training I had up until the event.

WORLDSKILLS

Jake Ackers

Logan Hanifin

Medallion of Excellence - Auto body Repair

Medallion of Excellence – Electrical Installations

What made you decide to get involved with the event?

When I was completing my apprenticeship I was told about the event and I thought it would be a bit of fun. I had excellent training but it was incomparable in relation to some countries where the competitors train non-stop for years. Japan, for instance, was a country that did particularly well because they took the competition particularly seriously.

Did you learn anything from the event that you took back to New Zealand?

Basically, it gave me a lot more motivation and confidence in myself to move up the ladder. I am now encouraged to have a career rather than a job that I go to every day.

How did you find the competition? Was it nerve-racking?

I think I went through every emotion you could think of! There were times when it was stressful but you have to enjoy the experience and make sure you don’t let it get to you too much.

Some of the competitors broke down with the stress but I think it was because they had so much expectations on their shoulders from family and sponsors. The fact that the New Zealand team was there for the experience, meant that we didn’t crack and if we made a mistake we could move on more effectively.

What is a medallion of excellence?

To be awarded with a medallion of excellence, you need to have scored more than 500 out of 600 points. It is a way of awarding those who did exceptionally well but just didn’t make it to Gold, Silver or Bronze medal.

It’s an amazing achievement and I was very proud to have made it that far.

James Buchanan Medallion of Excellence – Joinery What made you decide to get involved with the event?

When the opportunity came up to compete (through my employer), I jumped at the chance. I really wanted to travel overseas and improve my skills.

Once I did get over to the event I knew I had made the right decision.

Everyone I was competing against was highly skilled. The guy next to me came first and I really felt like I was behind but I think the pressure of working next to him helped a lot. It gave me the incentive to perform at my best.

What would you suggest to those who might be interested in getting involved?

If you get the opportunity to be involved, you definitely should take it.

The experience is amazing and everything I got out of it was worth every hour of training. Not only do you get the chance to travel overseas, you also get to go on training camps to prepare for the event and, of course, you get to meet some really cool people.

My boss was very supportive and I have now moved on to a leadership role where I am wiring a factory. I have also started an apprenticeship in instrumentation.

What was the most memorable part of the whole trip?

Every year New Zealand does the haka and I was given the opportunity to lead it this year. There was probably over 1000 people at the event and the room just went deathly quiet.

When we finished there was a huge roar and everyone cheered us off the stage. It was such an amazing experience and it gave me a real sense of pride.

Reece Gerrits Medallion of Excellence - Sheet Metal Technology What made you decide to get involved with the event?

My apprenticeship coordinator told me about it and really encouraged me to give it a crack as he felt that I had the potential to do really well.

My boss, Len at Thorburn Engineering, also supported me. It seemed like an awesome opportunity to challenge myself and see how I stacked up against other people my age in the same trade in the Waikato.

Once I was up against the rest of New Zealand where I came first and then fourth in Germany, I really was surprised at how well I had achieved.

I had no idea I would go as far as I did.

What was the competition like?

The competition was everything you could ever imagine: a lot of fun, a wicked experience, a huge opportunity, but also really stressful; plenty of nervous times and a lot of hard work.

The whole build-up to Internationals was all work and a huge amount of time goes into it. I strongly recommend others to look into it and give it a go. You get so much out of the experience, no matter how you place.

Since attending the event and the training leading up to it, my work has improved massively, giving me the confidence to achieve. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.

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steve nordstrand The idea of working behind a desk from nine to five would be Steve Nordstrand’s own personal hell, which is why he chooses to get out in the sun every day as a contractor. The closest he gets to sitting behind a desk is when he gets into his truck each morning.

Steve (or Noddy as he is known by his workmates and friends) has been working for McKenzie Contracting in Whangarei for ten years and can’t think of anything better than driving the truck from one construction site to another. “I get on really well with the boss and he leaves me to do my job, which is all I can ask for really,” he says, smiling.

Although he has been given the opportunity to move to Australia to live with his sister (who works in the mines), Steve says he would dream of jumping the ditch. “It doesn’t really appeal to me, you just can’t beat this country”.

A keen outdoors man, Steve spends his time riding his motorbike and building his unique home. A labour of love that takes up most of his weekends, the house is a sustainable alternative to wooden homes and is made of rammed earth walls.

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“It’s taken me a while but I’m happy to slowly continue working on it, I’m in no hurry,” the laid-back Northlander says laughing.

Prior to beginning on his house, Steve was a keen soccer player. He joined the dubious Buzzards team (known more for the partying after the game than their skills on the field) and then moved on to the equally good-time team of the Mad Hatters – “their socials and after-match functions were renowned around Whangarei,” his colleague Tracey says, laughing.

Steve’s employer Mac from McKenzie Contracting has high praise ffor “Noddy”. “He is without a doubt, a standout employee. Noddy works as part of the team and equally self manages – his skills in the truck are unbelievable – if Noddy can’t get the truck somewhere on time, nobody can.

“Noddy is meticulous when it comes to cleaning and servicing his truck – he looks after the gear as if it was his own and God help anybody that puts a scratch on his truck!”

Be in to WIN something extra special! (We have a great prize for each Insider Tradie). Do you want to be our Insider Tradie in the next edition? Email: lucy@inflightpublish.co.nz with INSIDER TRADIE in the subject line and answer the following questions:

A mechanic by trade, Steve says he has been lucky enough to work in a variety of different roles, but he wouldn’t trade the life he has become accustomed to. “There is a lot to be said for working in a job that you enjoy and it’s good to go home and do what I want to do during the weekends”.

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• How did you get into the industry and why?

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KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

The McKenzie family is a talented bunch, beginning with the late grandfather, Tracy McKenzie, who founded the original contracting company and was responsible for much of the roading in and around the Whangarei region (back in the days when they were paid based on the number of corners in the road).

His son, Ross, worked in the business before heading out to greener pastures. Ross now runs his own business in his “retirement”.

McKenzie Contracting is now owned by Ross’s son, Mac (or Darren when he’s in trouble), with administrative support from Mac’s wife Tracey who is also a chartered accountant. “It helps having that experience in a business like this,” Tracey says laughing.

Mac’s brother Hamish (aka Grub) also owns a similar business in Whangarei called McKenzie Bobcats and his other brother Andrew (Goose) McKenzie is a builder in the city.

You may have noticed that the family has a bit of a thing for nicknames with each McKenzie adopting their own nickname for reasons that they don’t want published.

From a young age, Mac sat on his father’s knee on contracts and when Mac left school he earned his keep hay-making and fencing. When he founded the current version of McKenzie Contracting, the focus was on fencing but that quickly grew to include diggers and trucks as well as house site preparation.

Ten years down the track, the McKenzie team can be found working on major subdivisions, beach reclamation projects, specialist projects for Fonterra up and down the North Island, whilst still being available for residential work and farming work.

To find out more about the team, check out their brand new website on www.mckenziecontracting.co.nz.

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WEEKEND TRADIE

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES P L A N YO U R W E E K E N D G E TAWAY

It’s winter-time in Kiwi-land and it’s time to get away from the rat-race for the weekend!

NOTHING QUITE LIKE NZ SNOW The beauty of New Zealand partly lies in its grand mountain range, which travels through the North Island - dominated by the mighty volcano Mt Ruapehu - through Tongariro National Park and down the length of the South Island in the Southern Alps.

New Zealand is the perfect place to visit the ski slopes in the morning and cool off with a nice glass of wine overlooking the ocean in the evening.

If skiing isn’t your favourite past-time, you will still have a great time taking nature walks through forest-filled tracks or visiting the dramatic Mt Ruapehu, which still rumbles away beneath the crater.

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Glaciers and fiords can be found throughout the South Island and there are a variety of beautiful lake and river cruises throughout the country.

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ORSON HOT POOLS - QUEENSTOWN

Warming up

No matter how much you love the slopes, you will still want to keep warm and there is no better alternative than relaxing in a nice warm spa. It doesn’t matter where you live in Godzone, there is probably a hot pool somewhere close to you.

A range of thermal and hot spas dot the landscape from Ngawha springs in the winterless north, down to the majestic views of the Shotover Valley at Onsen Hot Pools.

And if you are looking for a natural thermal pool that is centrally located and close to the slopes, the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is your place to go after a good ski on Mount Ruapehu.

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 BUNGY

Ever since AJ Hackett founded his bungy jumping empire, New Zealand has been renowned for its sense of adventure.

Whether you choose to bungy off the Auckland harbour bridge or you would like to go that little bit further and try out the Nevis Bungy (which is 134 metres off the valley floor), you are sure to get the adrenalin pumping through your veins!

If bungy jumping isn’t your cup of tea, try out the world’s biggest swing, also in Nevis, or skydive from a plane in a tandem with Skydive Taupo and Auckland.

Whatever your adventure style is, from a roller-coaster ride at Rainbow’s End in South Auckland, to abseiling into the Waitomo Caves, there’s still fun to be had in winter.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

hea l th & safety

stay safe

in the workplace Protect yourself at work with these helpful tips.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

There are about 100 work-related fatal injuries in New Zealand every year: • Just over 94% of these deaths occur in men • The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector has the highest number of fatal work-related injury deaths • Deaths from work-related injuries are primarily due to motor vehicles, machinery-related accidents, watertransport accidents, people being struck by falling objects, and people falling.

Each year in New Zealand over 200,000 occupational injuries result in ACC claims. This corresponds to 12 injuries per 100 workers: • About 74% of the work-related injuries occur in males • The manufacturing sector has the highest number of work-related injuries • The highest injury-incidence rates are in the mining industry, construction industry, and agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors • Sprains and strains are by far the most frequent injury (90,000 claims), followed by open wounds (37,000 claims)

eyesight check The eyes are the window to the soul and so much more. Without your eyesight, you could lose your job.

But although we already know this, a lot of us continue to ignore the signs of stress on our eyes, which in some cases can lead to blindness.

When you are at work, there are many ways to ruin your eyesight, including solvents, unexpected flying debris, bright light and much more.

Protective Eyewear Obviously the best advice is to wear protective eyewear at all times, but not all eyewear is made the same.

If you are standing over an arc welder, you obviously don’t want to be wearing sunglasses and the same goes for other activities.You need to ensure that the eyewear you use will stand up to the test and if you aren’t sure, don’t continue with the job. Your business has the responsibility to supply you with the correct equipment at all times.

Computer Screens If you are sitting in front of the computer on a regular basis, it is important to give yourself regular breaks and to ensure that the computer screen is approximately 55 centimetres away from your eyes and below eye level.

It is also important to blink frequently and monitor the light to eliminate glare on the screen.

First Aid If you are hit in the eye by a projectile, ensure that you cover your eye with a protective shield (like a cup) on the bone around your eye.

If something has imbedded itself into your eye, do not try to remove it.

This could force the object deeper into your eye.

If you have sustained an injury to the eye, ensure that you place an ice pack or cold cloth on the injury.

Chemical burns can be catastrophic and it is important to rinse it for at least 20 minutes with clean running water. Ensure that you hold your eye wide open throughout and roll your eye to get the best coverage.

In every instance, it is important to seek medical assistance.

The Glove Up campaign began after Jason Gibson passed away at 29 from Acute Promyelocytic Leaukemia, brought on from his use of industrial solvents.

Glove up!

Although it has been going for a while now, we felt it was important to remind tradies of the Glove Up campaign, which, which was set up in New Zealand to provide information on dealing with solvents in the workplace.

The Glove Up campaign began after painter, Jason Gibson, passed away on November 12, 2003, at age 29 from Acute Promyelocytic Leaukemia, brought on from his use of industrial solvents.

His family decided to work towards teaching those who handle solvents how important it is to handle them safely.

“The aim is to have our “Glove Up” sign on all carcinogens rated category 1, as this has been proven to create cancer in humans,” they have said.

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“Long term exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, dermatitis, liver and kidney damage, fertility problems and, in severe cases, cancer”.

The statistics show that 1000 people die of emissions every year in New Zealand and a further 1700 people die every year from workrelated diseases.

The Glove Up campaign teaches anyone who has access to solvents, to identify the hazards by checking the products you are using (this includes paint, herbicides and much more) and finding out what the Carcinogen Rating is.

There are three ways that a solvent can enter your body, which includes inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion (via the nose or mouth).

Short-term exposure can cause dizzyness, headaches, skin problems (drying, cracking, blistering) and nausea.

Long-term exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, dermatitis, liver and kidney damage, fertility problems and, in severe cases, cancer.

To learn more about how to protect yourself and your colleagues, visit www.gloveup.co.nz Remembering those we have lost The issue of workplace health and safety was particularly important during a memorial service that took place in Wellington on Sunday April 27th of this year.

The memorial, which was held at Thorndon School, gave tradies and their family members the chance to remember those who had passed away while at work in New Zealand.

According to Council of Trade Union president, Helen Kelly, 11 of the 51 workers killed throughout the year were forestry workers.

Labour Minister Simon Bridges says WorkSafe NZ has taken 300 enforcement actions in the forestry sector, including shutting down 25 operations.

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The Health and Safety Reform Bill will also overhaul the current law and extend the duty to keep workers safe beyond the traditional employer.

Over 100 family members of those killed attended the event and spoke about their much-loved family members.

On Monday, April 28, a street collection took place, which raised money for families who wished to take legal action out against businesses.

A silent procession also took place and went from Bunny Street in Wellington through to the parliamentary buildings.

According to the Workers Memorial Fund website, forestry is the most prominent industry where deaths are currently occurring, however “there are other industries where there appears to be a sense of resignation about fatal workplace accidents”.

To donate to the Workers Memorial Fund, visit www.workersmemorialfund.org.nz.

Bullies Beware!

It’s not abnormal to have at least one bully in the workplace and a lot of the time we just have to grin and bear it. Until now.

In order to assist employers and employees in dealing with workplace bullying, WorkSafe New Zealand has released its Best Practice Guidelines on Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying (Guidelines).

These Guidelines provide a clear definition of bullying, which is described as “repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety”.

WorkSafe NZ General Manager, High Hazards & Specialist Services, Brett Murray, says the guidelines provide a clear definition of bullying – a first for New Zealand. They also provide specific and targeted advice for both employees and employers. “We wanted to take the issue of bullying out of the too-hard basket,” he says.

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visit www.gloveup.co.nz

And the guidelines are not only aimed at bullies within the workforce, it also covers bullying from management as well as institutional bullying, where staff feel the need to perform above and beyond the levels they feel they can cope, in order to keep up with unreasonable expectations from the company.

But this is not just about laying down guidelines and dealing with meaningless paperwork. In fact, employers who fail to deal with bullying in the workplace could run the risk of breaching a number of legal obligations relating to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA), and the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act).

Under the HSE Act, employers are expected to make sure that employees are not exposed to hazards, which include bullying. Without taking action against workplace bullying, employers can be subject to fines of up to $500,000, or in some cases, imprisonment.

Workplace Bullying.

If you don’t step in your supporting it.

For those who feel they have had to deal with unfair treatment in the workplace, there is the option to obtain mediation, however, in some cases where the employer has not handled the issue correctly, the employee can make a personal grievance claim or they can ask for constructive dismissal, where the employee resigns because they no longer feel they can put up with the bullying.

These guidelines will assist both the employee and the employer because they give simple advice on how to deal with bullying and what to do if the employee does not feel that they are being listened to.

If you are experiencing trouble with workplace bullies, you can check out the website to access a variety of tools, including an ‘am I being bullied?’ checklist, flow-charts for ways to deal with bullies, a calculator for employers to assess the cost of bullying and a workplace assessment tool. The tools can be found on www.business.govt.nz/ worksafe.

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Most of us know Mark Reddish as a no-nonsense lock or loose forward for the Hurricanes, but it turns out there is a lot more to this genuine Kiwi bloke.

We chat with the rugby player, who spends his time juggling his career as a rugby player, his passion for building and the special title of ‘first-time dad’.

Name: Mark Reddish (Red) Height: 196 cms Weight: 112kg Age: 28

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Meet MARK

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Photography by Dave Lintott

Do you classify yourself as a tradie?

After working my way through a builder’s apprenticeship, I truly hope so!

My partner and I bought the worst house on the street and have been slowly doing it up over the past two and a half years. During the weekend, or any break I get from rugby, you will find me making general repairs around the house. It’s a passion as well as a career for me.

What makes the Hurricanes so special in your opinion?

I think the unique way we play the game, with some real attacking flare, makes it a lot of fun to play and even more fun to watch. I was a fan of the team for many years before I began playing for the ‘canes and I will continue being a huge fan for many years after I finally retire.

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

I remember showing up to training in my first year at the Hurricanes and seeing Rodney So’oialo looking a strange shade of orange. After asking a few questions I found out he had received a spray tan from his wife who was trialling a spray-tan machine she had just bought. It was one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a long time.

What sports do you like to play when you’re not on the field playing rugby?

I am a sporty person and I enjoy playing a bit of indoor netball and a bit of golf on my off-time. I also like to go diving when I get the time off. Of course, I also really enjoy making repairs around the house and spending time with my newborn baby and my wife.

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BECOME a tradie?

After I left school and finished mucking around for a year I started a building apprenticeship with a guy from my local rugby club. I stayed on with him full-time for three years before I started playing NPC. In between my first and second NPC seasons with the Lions I went back to building for six months and finished my apprenticeship before I was selected for the Hurricanes. It’s a great career choice and although I’ve been playing rugby full time since 2011, I plan on getting back into it properly in the future.

STILL HOLD AS MUCH EXCITEMENT AS IT as it did when you first joined?

Yes it sure does! I’m still as excited now as I was all those years ago, when I put the jersey on and I don’t think that will ever change. It’s a real honour to play for the team.

What inspirational advice can you give our readers?

I guess I would just say that hard work always pays off.You don’t have to be the biggest or the best but if you work hard and stick to it, you will always give yourself the best chance to achieve. That is good advice for any goals you have in life.

What are your plans for the future? (both rugby and personal) Not too sure at the moment to be honest. I’ll have to make some decisions about rugby in the next couple of months, but I just had my first child at the beginning of April so I’m mostly looking forward to being a Dad!

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on top of the world New Zealand isn’t known for its winter sports, so it’s pretty exciting to see one of our very own doing so well on the international stage.

Kiwi skier, Jossi Wells is from a family of skiing champions, including his brothers Byron, Beau-James and Jackson - who are also competitive freestyle skiers. Jossi was also one of the small group of athletes who attended the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Tradie editor, Lucy Mullinger, caught up with the Kiwi skiing sensation to find out what motivates an international champion.

Name: Josiah (Jossi) Wells Born: May 18, 1990 Sport: Freestyle Skiing Awards: Bronze Medal - Winter X Games XVI

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“My dad once told me - “Somebody has to be the best Jos, why can’t it be you?” I’ve pretty much stuck with that mentality throughout my entire life”.

What do you do outside of skiing? What other hobbies do you enjoy?

I love to ride motorbikes and particularly enjoy working on antique bikes.

I been really getting involved in trying to figure out how the bikes work recently and I like to work out how I can get them looking sweet.

What is the most interesting place you have travelled to?

I went to a film-shoot in Austria a couple of years ago. It was at the top of a huge pass in the spring. There were no ski resorts nearby, just a long winding pass.

I built my work-bench last year and even though I’m not a very skilled tradesman, you’ve got to start somewhere right? I also enjoy skateboarding and when I’m not involved with sport, I really enjoy photography.

At the top we had a 30-metre jump across the five-lane road. This area is a popular drive or motorcycle ride in Austria so the entire time we were jumping there were people driving beneath us and stopping to watch what was going on. We caused quite the scene.

What were you doing before you got into competitive skiing?

I’ve been travelling overseas competing since I was 13 years old so skiing is pretty much all that I have known. In order to fund my passion, I also used to busk on my violin at the supermarket.

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to pursue their dreams?

My Dad once told me - “Somebody has to be the best Jos, why can’t it be you?” I’ve pretty much stuck with that mentality throughout my entire life.

Tell me a bit about your family life? Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Wanaka and I have three younger brothers who all ski and compete too. Three of us were at the Olympics together and next time around, if we’re all healthy, we are hoping to have all four of us attending the Olympics. My brothers rule!

What got you and your family into skiing in the first place?

Both my parents worked at Cardrona when I was born, so I have been on the snow since I can remember. My Dad ran the ski-patrol up there for more than 20 years and my Mum was working in the child care centre at that time. Mum is a qualified teacher and we went on to be homeschooled.

What makes skiing competitively so special for you?

It’s the freedom of expression that I love about skiing. If you mix that with the excitement of competing, you end up with something pretty rad!

I have found that the emotions that are evoked during high-end competition are pretty rarely found in other aspects of life. It’s a pretty crazy and emotional roller coaster. Triumph and failure definitely teach you a lot about yourself.

Whether you’re a carpenter, electrician, plumber or a skier, somebody has to be the best at it, why not try and be that person?

What was it like to attend Sochi?

It was such a rad experience. I’d never worn the silver fern before and was really proud to represent New Zealand. But I did get into a bit of trouble during the event!

While I was in the Athlete’s Village there were all these hand-rails and my brothers and I couldn’t give up the chance to grind so many rails on our boards, so we decided to set up one of the rails and have a session.

Our Skateboarding show got shut down pretty quickly by the Russian police, who were not impressed in the least. I got my credential taken off of me and our Chef De Mission had to talk to them to get it back. We thought it was pretty funny, but I don’t think the police did!

What are your plans for the future?

The season is coming to an end here in the United States so I’m about to hit the road on my 1957 Harley Davidson Panhead Chopper. I am planning a big road trip around the US and hoping to compete and film skiing for as long as my body will let me!

I would also really love to set up a motorcycle shop and it would be my dream to design my own clothing line. When I have more time, after this skiing business, I’ll knuckle down to make that happen.

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What a joke BE THE SMOKO COMEDIAN

My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed.

I turned to her and said, “Do you want to have Sex?” “No,” she answered.

I then said, 'Is that your final answer?” ... She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, “Yes..”

So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."

And that's when the fight started...

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed.

But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer... Always something more important to me.

Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush.

I said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway."

The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels.

She asked, "What's on TV?" I said, "Dust."

And then the fight started...

Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, and slipped quietly into the garage.

I hooked up the boat up to the van and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour. The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day.

I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed. I cuddled up to my wife's back; now with a different anticipation, and whispered, "The weather out there is terrible."

And then the fight started........

I rear-ended a car this morning...the start of a REALLY bad day!

The driver got out of the other car, and he was a DWARF!!

He looked up at me and said 'I am NOT Happy!'

So I said, 'Well, which one ARE you then?'

That's how the fight started.

My loving wife of 5 years replied, "And, can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?"

And that's how the fight started...

My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary.

She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds."

I bought her a bathroom scale.

And then the fight started......

After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my Driver's License to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realised I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.

The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'.

So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair.

She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security application.

When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office.

She said, 'You should have dropped your pants.You might have gotten disability too.'

And then the fight started...

My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror.

She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.'

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I replied, "Your eyesight's damn near perfect."

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift...

The next year, I didn't buy her a gift.

When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!"

And that's how the fight started.

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tradie trai l b l a z ers !

fighting fit experience some adventure this winter

Have you looked out the window at all those fit people running and cycling and thought to yourself “I should be doing that?”

The best way to get motivated is to have something to aim for, so we found a fun event happening in July and August that is great for all abilities, with the added benefit of getting you fit!

Photo: Buffalo Trail-Runner Series

Buffalo Trail Runner Series When: Saturday, July 12, 9pm-11pm. Saturday, August 16, 9pm-11pm Where: TECT All Terrain Park, Whataroa Rd, Tauranga Tickets: www.beyondadventureracing.co.nz Tickets start at $30.

Distance: Team or individual 12km trail run series.

Getting Prepared!

Even if you are a super-human fitness freak, you will need to prepare for these events and that includes eating right, stretching regularly and, of course, training for the race!

Photo: Buffalo Trail-Runner Series

Here are our top five tips for getting ready!

The day before: • Make sure you drink lots of water and eat plenty of fibre and fresh fruit the day before the run. This ensures that you you stay energised throughout the race and helps reduce cramps.

The morning before • Ensure that you have a good stretch at the beginning of the day of the event so that you don’t hurt yourself.

• It is important that you have a good breakfast before a big race, but make sure you eat it a few hours before the start. Don’t eat too much just before the race, it will slow you down and everyone hates getting that dreaded ‘stitch’.

During the race • When it comes to partaking in the big race, make sure you find a pace and stick with it. Don’t start off fast, just conserve your energy so you can make a comeback at the end.

• If you do feel a ‘stitch’ coming on, make sure you breathe deeply and stretch it out and drink enough water to ensure that you stay hydrated.

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V 8 TO U R I N G C A R D R I V E R

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Photography: Simon Honey

motorsport

“ For me, the Holden and Ford debate is a thing of the past. I think there is plenty more great brands in the NZV8 series so it’s only going to get better”!

Car: #22 Holden Commodore V8 - TL Engine: Holden V8 (440HP) Class: V8 - TL

Tradie editor, Lucy Mullinger, had a chat with V8 touring Car driver Matt Booth about his life as a tradie, family man and champion V8 driver.

How did you get involved with the NZV8 Touring Car racing team?

I have been involved in motor sport since I was about 15 but I didn’t really get involved in NZV8s until 2012. My father is the CEO of the franchise and he also races so it’s a bit of a family affair. Although I had been racing in various different classes prior to beginning NZV8s, I have really enjoyed this class of motor racing and haven’t looked back since.

What would you say has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I have been fortunate enough to race in a range of motor racing events including the NZ Rally championship, Dunlop Targa, Hamilton car club Taupo event where I was placed third overall. I was placed ninth overall in the first V8 Supercar race at the Pukekohe 400 last year and fifth in this year’s Championship but I am hoping to do significantly better in the next season, which begins in November and goes until April 2015. I’m hoping to make it to the top three at least.

What do you get up to when you are not on the racing track?

My wife Lisa and I have three children, Nevada (8), Jia (6), and Layla (15 months) who keep us both very busy. My son is involved in BMX and go-cart racing and I will support all of my children if they choose to follow my footsteps.

When I’m not with my family, I work at Innovative Conveyor Systems as an engineer. The business builds food processing equipment and conveyors for the food industry and is also owned by my Father. During every smoko break you will find us talking about racing and who’s doing what. It’s never far away from our minds.

What keeps you focused?

The support from my family definitely keeps me focused but my sponsors are also a huge motivator. I don’t get any financial assistance to do what I love so we rely heavily on sponsorship. I am very loyal to my supporters and take great pride in doing the best I can. Even though I raced my Father last season, there was no love lost, I always fight hard to win the championship.

Our class is up and coming and I feel that Motorsport New Zealand is getting back to the way it used to be. I want people to know that touring cars are back and better than ever!

What do you have to say about that famous Holden versus Ford debate?

For me, the Holden and Ford debate is a thing of the past. I think there are plenty more great brands in the NZV8 series so it’s only going to get better!

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FISHING

whatever happened to

fishing legend, bill hohepa ?

Billy Ho’s Fishing Tip! “It is better to fish on the incoming tide when the moon is waning and the outgoing tide when the moon is waxing,” Bill says.

NB: The moon phases grow from left to right in the Southern Hemisphere.

If the moon looks like the letter ‘C’, it is a waxing moon and if it is a back to front ‘ ’, then it is a waning moon.

If you’re a child of the 1980s, it’s more than likely that you would have come across Bill Hohepa. Like the goodnight Kiwi and Thingee off of What Now, Bill Hohepa was a television favourite.

Auckland. Linda (Bill’s wife) was already acting as camera-person, filming their fishing videos, and Bill had taught himself how to use the editing equipment, so they went on to produce Fishing TV Shop.

As one of the first television fishing gurus in New Zealand, Bill has had an interesting life and even though he has now retired from fishing full-time, he still holds the sport close to his heart.

Bill and Linda went on to work nationally with Cue TV, where they were given the opportunity to move on to the SKY network where everyone in New Zealand would be able to enjoy the shows. As well as fishing shows, Bill produced 4WD shows. His fishing shows went until early 2009 and the husband and wife team produced over 400 weekly episodes during this time.

On Thursday, March 27, this year, Bill attended his investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at Government House in Auckland.

Bill has been promoting recreational fishing since the early 1970s and started his own business in 1986. By 1990, he filmed Bill Hohepa goes fishing, which was quickly followed by a series of other fishing titles including - Talks Tackle, The Big Snapper Adventure and much more.

Since 1991, Bill organised the “Dad’s and Lad’s Camp” which gives Kiwi children the chance to hang out with Bill and get special one-on-one time with their Dad, while learning how to improve their fishing skills.

By 1995, Bill and his wife, Linda started to produce their own videos having learnt the ropes from the person who produced the first three.

In 1997 Bill was invited to produce fishing shows for Triangle TV in 36

In May 2009 he began producing a trucking show called Toll New Zealand Talking Trucks.

Bill travelled about the country talking to the older generation of truck drivers and owners and they told their stories about their days in the trade.

Bill himself drove a variety of old trucks in the 1960s and has always had a passion for them.

A fisherman and a filmmaker, Bill’s dream at 12 years old was to be a filmmaker and he’s achieved that dream. “I’m just where I want to be,” he says, smiling.

Check out our Facebook page to see Bill doing what he knows best back in the 1990s! www.facebook.com/tradienz.

Nuts & Bolts

the maori fishing calendar june ‘14 1st Good 3.00

2nd Good 3.47

3rd Fair 4.31

4th Fair 5.15

5th Bad 5.58

6th Bad 6.41

7th Bad 7.03

8th Bad 7.47

9th Bad 8.34

10th Fair 9.23

11th Good 10.16

12th Good 11.13

13th Good 12.12

14th Bad 1.12

15th Bad 2.13

16th Bad 3.12

17th Bad 4.08

18th Bad 5.02

19th Bad 5.53

20th Good 6.43

21st Good 7.08

22nd Good 7.58

23rd Good 8.47

24th Good 9.37

25th Good 10.27

26th Good 11.17

27th Good 12.07

28th Good 12.55

29th Good 1.42

30th Good 2.28

juLY ‘14 1st Good 3.12

2nd Fair 3.55

3rd Fair 4.37

4th Fair 5.20

5th Bad 6.04

6th Bad 6.49

7th Bad 7.13

8th Bad 8.03

9th Fair 8.57

10th Good 9.54

11th Good 10.54

12th Good 11.55

13th Bad 12.56

14th Bad 1.55

15th Bad 2.52

16th Bad 3.46

17th Bad 4.39

18th Bad 5.30

19th Good 6.20

20th Good 6.45

21st Good 7.35

22nd Fair 8.25

23rd Fair 9.14

24th Good 10.04

25th Good 10.52

26th Fair 11.39

27th Fair 12.25

28th Good 1.10

29th Good 1.53

30th Good 2.36

31st Good 3.18 NOTE: times given are daylight bite times 37

BIZ NEWS

TIME MANAGEMENT If you are building your own business, you probably never have enough time in the day to get everything done, but the good news is that it doesn’t need to be that difficult.

Although you probably have an accountant who can assist you with your business needs, you may not have thought to ask them about how to run your business.

Many accounting firms will assist you with making every-day decisions and improving your bottom line.

When it comes to organising your day, this is something you need to learn to work on. Not everyone is a perfectionist and it often takes a lot of effort to plan your day effectively, but once you have a plan of attack, you will find that things get a lot easier.

When you decide upon your business plan, you will probably come up with business goals but you may not decide what your short-term aims are.

It is important to ascertain what needs to be done each day, week and month and prioritise what is the most important over the jobs that are easier or more enjoyable.

Another mistake that many business owners make, is to forget about their worklife balance. It is important to make sure that you take your hour lunch break and morning and afternoon tea, even if you are self employed.

It is also important to decide upon a start and end time for your working day so that you don’t find yourself continuing to work until the early hours of the morning.

Many self-employed business owners might shut their home office up at a certain time of the day or change into more relaxed clothes to herald the end of their working day.

You don’t want to bring your work life into your personal life so make a point of giving yourself strict timelines to work within.

Organise and Prioritise When organising your work, it is important to meet your deadlines every time, however you need to be organised in order to exceed your customers’ expectations.

At first you will need to see how you are currently planning your days.

• Keep a weekly record of how you spend your time each day and decide if there are any areas where you might be wasting your time (checking facebook, procrastinating on youtube etc).

• Get yourself a diary. This can be the old-school paper version, or there are a variety of excellent time managers on mobile phones and smartphones.

Microsoft Outlook also has a great calendar system that sends out reminders when required.

• Where possible, have set times when you receive phone calls and emails.

• Leave an hour aside each day for unplanned events and unexpected phone calls.

• Set realistic expectations of yourself and and know when to say no to extra work that isn’t worth your time, or you will struggle to complete.

Most importantly, if you think you can afford to employ an administration manager, this could free up considerable time. Whether you go through a temping agency, or advertise on a job site or with the newspaper, the added expense of employing a new staff member could save you unnecessary stress and give you more time to focus on increasing your profits.

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fishing

Sao Paulo, Brazil Part of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener collapses.

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Nuts & Bolts

Photo: 41 Nelson Antoine/AP

TRADIE TOOLBOX

S O M E W ac k y accessories to have on ca l l

THE TRADIE TOOLBOX What do you get the tradie who already has everything? We find some of the weirdest and down-right wacky accessories that no tradie should be without!

BRAND YA STEAK!

NASA in the palm of your hands!

No bigger than a tennis ball, Powerball is a unique upper body exerciser, developed by NASA. Powerball can generate as much as 18 kilograms of power.

Power that exercises your arms, shoulders, fingers and grip without weights, springs or batteries, and at the pace you choose.

Next time you are at a barbecue and some smart alec “forgets” to bring any food with them, you can rest assured that they can’t use that time-honoured excuse, “I don’t see your name on it”, because like the crafty tradie that you are, you have gone out and bought a branding iron for your steaks!

This handy contraption can be found on latestbuy.com.au.

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For athletes, or those of us who just want to get some ultra smoking guns, the Powerball is the fitness accessory to check out!

We found this on www.iwantthat.co.nz

TRADIE TOOLBOX

Pool Sofas Although it might be a bit too cold to be jumping in the pool right now, there’s no reason why you can’t invest in a pool sofa for the summer months.

The Sit in Pool Swimming Pool Sofa is available in 10 different bright colours and it’s even large enough for a couple of kids to float on at once (under supervision of course).

If you’re interested in these pool accessories, check out iwanties.com.

Meccano Spykee Robot

THE LIFE STRAW

For those crazy Bear Grylls types, you can’t go wrong with a life straw! Voted the “Best invention of 2005” by Time magazine, the LifeStraw is an emergency water filter.

Whether you are stuck in a flood zone or you are struggling to find safe water to drink, this straw filters about 1000 litres and removes, and removes 99.9% of waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites.

Just because you are an adult, doesn’t mean you have to give up on toys all together and this robot is the height of cool for anyone over the age of ten!

This robot has a video surveillance system; he detects movements and sets off an alarm or sends a picture of what he has seen. He can also communicate via webcam on a phone system and take pictures and videos.

If you like music and videos, Spykee can also play MP3s and has special effects such as video filters and fiber optic lights!

This handy accessory can be found on www.intash.com.

COMING UP!

Don’t forget Big Boys Toys!

ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane November 7 - 9 www.bigboystoys.co.nz

We found Spykee on www.iwantthat.co.nz.

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TALKIN’ TECH

Tradie Apps simp l ify your l ife

It’s 2014, so why not get with the program and find out how the digital world can help you?

Easy Invoicing For those tradies who are interested in setting up their own business, it is not easy when you can’t afford to pay for an administrator or book-keeper.

Fortunately there are plenty of options on the internet to assist you in doing your job efficiently.

Thanks to all of those clever IT nerds out there, New Zealand tradies have a great range of digital applications that can make life a lot easier, giving you the time to spend on your hobbies.

Visit www.invoicefox.co.nz to access a free invoicing application. This programme will assist you with setting up an efficient and attractive invoice at the fraction of the time it would take to draw one up from scratch.

You can choose to stick with the free option, which provides unlimited invoicing and expense tracking, or to go with the monthly paid option.

Another option includes www.debitoor.com which is also free but gives you the opportunity to pay for extra services including quotes, document handling and reminders. Perfect for the first-time business owner!

Quick Quotes Why make your customers wait for a quote when you can produce one on the spot before your competitors? www.joistapp.com is an excellent website that allows you to create professional looking estimates, invoices, records and payments on your mobile while you are standing with the customer.

The estimates and invoices can be built with your company’s logo and you can build a list of regular items used during your projects, saving even more time.

This app is free and easy to use and it means that you can set up the quote in real time without having to wait for an administrator to do it for you.

And more!

For a wide range of different applications that you may need to complement your unique business needs, check out www.constructiononline.com, where you can choose from a range of free subscriptions. There are also plenty of clever applications depending on your industry.

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SHAMELESS PLUGS

Cactus Equipment Cactus designs and manufactures some of the toughest workwear available. Apply for trade pricing as a Pro-User online or come in store.

Made in New Zealand. Lifetime warranty.

Check it out! www.cactusequipment.co.nz

New and improved Deane Pit shirts Deane has recently released their new and improved Pit Shirt range.

The Pit Shirt is Deane’s most popular shirt range and even though it now boasts a new and improved fit, back venting and articulated shoulder darts, it is still being made from their tried and tested 160gsm 65/35 poly-cotton fabric and comes with the quality that is synonymous with Deane products.

Available in a range of colours and in both short and long sleeve.Visit www.deaneapparel.co.nz to find out more!

Intaks Scaffolding INTAKS is The revolutionary one-system solution providing roof edge protection and a working platform that adapts to suit the job requirement. Safe site efficiency is their business. www.intaks.co.nz

Visitec No1 Warrior Airwear Polo S/S Stop wearing your Dads gear.

Airwear® fabric was developed by Visitec to increase airspace around the body and improve comfort by reducing heat through airflow.

Tested by CSIRO as six times more breathable than comparable cotton fabrics, Airware’s fabric grid structure expands and lifts moisture to the surface. Sizes: S - 6XL. Colours: yellow/ navy, orange/navy. Complies with AS/NZS Standards. Unique printed body and sleeve design for sport or work.

Resene Concrete Wax Concrete benchtops and floors look superb when first installed. But often after some wear and tear, dust and dirt starts getting ingrained into the surface and it can be near impossible getting to the surface truly clean again.

Protect concrete Benchtops and floors with new Resene Concrete Wax, a tough waterborne satin glaze that is quick and easy to apply. Scratches are easily repairable, making it easy to keep the surface maintained.

Resene Concrete Wax is non-yellowing, resistant to chipping, peeling and oil and fat splashes.

Available from Resene ColorShops and selected resellers.

Visit www.resene.co.nz or call 0800 RESENE (737 363) 46

TOOL OF THE MONTH

INTRODUCING OUR

Tool of the Month!

Makita Cordless Circular Saw DHS710 / 190mm (7-1/2�)

Powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries, which can be directly installed on the machine to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor-drive system, this cordless circular saw is durable but light-weight and incredibly easy to use.

The DC Circular saws with extra-high power that is as close to the power of the AC model as possible.

To find out more, visit the Makita website on www.makita.co.nz

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Nuts & Bolts

S U R F E R S PA R A D I S E

the TRADIE WAY If you love high-rise buildings, sun-kissed babes and long white sand, you’ll love Surfers Paradise.

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Nuts & Bolts travel

Most people go to the Gold Coast to check out its adventure playgrounds and party lifestyle, but there is so much more to this beautiful part of the world.

Whether you are taking the whanau on a family holiday or you’re on a bender with your mates, Tradie editor, Lucy Mullinger, hand picks some great spots for you to visit while you’re checking out the other side of the ditch!

Fun in the Sun Life’s a beach in Surfers Everyone knows that Surfers is the place to go for swimming, surfing and sun bathing, but there are a lot of fun attractions to add to that list.

If you want to learn to surf, check out the variety of surf schools along the beach to find out more.

And, if you are a fan of walking, the beach spans for miles alongside various suburbs with surf clubs available for a drink and lunch along the coastline.

Stradbroke Island Only a short drive up the coast from Surfers, what makes Stradbroke Island so special is the relaxed atmosphere. Whether you prefer the high life, or you aren’t afraid of camping out under the stars, “Straddie” has plenty of options for that “old school” beach holiday.

Ripley’s - Believe it or not Museum To truly enjoy the weird and wonderful, you have to check out the Ripley’s Museum in the centre of Surfers.

See the Odditorium, with a range of strange items on display including a life-sized mannequin of the world’s tallest man, a variety of real shrunken heads and many other weird oddities that eccentric explorer, Robert Ripley, amassed during his interesting life.

Night-time activities Currumbin Night-Time Tour For a wildlife night-time tour you only need to travel a bit further down the highway to the Currumbin Wildlife Resort.

A ticket to the night-time tour includes a buffet dinner, which is served at 5:30pm.

Begin the tour with a traditional Aboriginal dance, then meet the koalas and hand feed the kangaroos.You will also get to see the Tasmanian Devils when they are most active - at night.

The Beach Markets If you’re looking for an unusual gift to bring back home, Surfers’ Night Markets is one of the biggest markets on the Gold Coast and should have something to suit all tastes.

The stalls are manned by friendly stallholders, who won’t hassle you (too much) about being a Kiwi. Great for souvenirs and buying something for that special someone back home.

MMM Steak!

The Benihana Japanese Steakhouse is renowned as one of South-East Queensland’s favourite dining experiences, where guests are seated around a teppanyaki table while their chef prepares and cooks your meals on a teppan hot plate right before your eyes.

The highly trained Benihana chefs are known as entertainers as well as culinary masters and create an unforgettable dining experience every time as they slice, dice and juggle utensils, toss eggs and create flaming onion volcanoes. Great for kids and adults alike.

Whether you’re planning on a big holiday or just a break away for the weekend, Surfers might be a bit brash, but it’s pretty loveable as well!

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WHEELS

THE New Transit Cargo Arrives Originally launched in 1965, the Ford Transit has set the standard for commercial vehicles. It is one of the most established and successful vehicles in the industry, with more than seven million Transits produced to date.

And now, just as Ford has changed the ute market with the Ford Ranger, Ford New Zealand is set to change the game for commercial vans with the introduction of the All New Transit Cargo and Tourneo Custom.

The new Fords offer no-compromise safety, advanced technology, contemporary design and clever, practical inAteriors – with many standard features only found as costly optional extras on competing vehicles.

Transit Cargo The Transit Cargo, in van configuration, is a significant upgrade of the classic model large van. With an even larger cargo capacity than the previous model, the Transit Cargo provides professional tradesmen and commercial fleet customers with unmatched fuel economy, innovative new configurations and practical versatility.

In addition, the Transit Cargo differentiates itself within the segment by offering standard-fit cruise control and best-in-class fuel economy across the range and on the vans a rear camera, front and rear parking sensors.

“Drivers and companies should expect more from their company commercial vehicles, especially when it comes to safety and capability but they should also look for smart features that make the driver’s job easier day to day,” says the managing director of Ford New Zealand, Corey Holter. “The all new Transit Cargo was designed to meet and exceed those expectations.”

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All variants of the Transit Cargo are powered by Ford’s proven 2.2L Duratorq TDCi diesel engine. This advanced, highly fuel-efficient engine is designed for durability. Partnering 114kW and 385Nm of torque with a 6-speed manual, rear-wheel-drive transmission, Transit Cargo offers maximum pulling power, outstanding fuel economy, low emissions and efficient warm-up even in the coldest conditions. Auto-Start-Stop is standard across the range, reducing fuel consumption and emissions even further.

Tourneo Custom The Tourneo Custom, now available at dealers throughout New Zealand, is a new passenger van also powered by Ford’s 2.2L Duratorq TDCi diesel engine. The Tourneo Custom takes the best things about Ford peoplemovers from around the globe and enhances them, offering generous space and comfort for up to nine people and all their gear beneath a stylish new exterior.

The luxurious interior has innovative flexible rear seats, capable of more than 30 different configurations. There are also smart features such as the Ford SYNC as well as the integrated, fold-away roof racks.

And the vehicle’s aerodynamic design, economical engine and fuel-saving technologies, like Auto-Start-Stop, make it one of the most efficient people movers now available in New Zealand.

The Tourneo Custom is extremely cost-effective for business use or as a safe, luxurious way of carrying family, friends and all their gear. The vehicle is designed to protect all passengers, having achieved a maximum 5-star safety rating by Euro NCAP with an array of safety features including six airbags as standard and ISOFIX child seat attachments.

“The Tourneo Custom is impressive in its ability to please everyone from the driver to rear passengers,” Holter says. “It’s great to sit in and great to drive. With five-star safety, there is no safer passenger van in New Zealand. And the generous space for luggage and gear, even with a full complement of passengers, make it very practical. Our early customers have been very impressed with the overall package the Tourneo offers.”

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