Auckland Today Magazine Issue 122

Issue 122 | January/February 2017

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THE PURSUIT OF ways to save your company from hackers

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When Facebook turns feral How to keep New Year resolutions intact

HAPPINESS How Bernard Powell made Premier Group the best place to work in NZ

Getting off to a positive start Start the year right and get your house in order

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6 | A little generosity goes a long way Daniel Nixon explains why generosity of spirit will always benefit your business

9 | Advice for new managers Forty percent of new managers don’t last 18 months – here’s how to avoid being another bad stat

6 | The art of negotiating Kevin Vincent’s top sales negotiating tips

10 | Lost opportunities Do your staff keep losing customers? Here’s what to do

6 | When things don’t go to plan Martz Witty’s five steps to getting back on track if things take a turn for the worse

11 | Getting off to a positive start Yes, the New Year is here, which means it’s time to be ambitious, set goals, and get your house in order right from the get-go

7 | Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Liz Wotherspoon on what you need to know to ensure success

11 | Digital diligence Six ways to save you company from cyber attacks

7 | An affordable second line of defence John Shingleton on how to minimise the potential implications of a health and safety prosecution

12 | Build a better team Why teams that play together, work better

7 | Is ‘disruption’ just another buzzword?

Debra Buckley suggests it’s better to disrupt yourself before someone else does 8 | When Facebook turns feral Michelle Hider on navigating your way through a social media minefield 8 | Easy access makes for better business Jane Cowan-Harris says small differences can make a big difference with workplace design 8 | Events diary This is where you find out what’s on near you

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12 | Staying on track How to keep those New Year resolutions intact

13 | Hiring 101 If you’ve ever fretted about the hiring process, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are simple steps to smooth the process 13 | Crunching your own numbers The pros and cons of DIYing your company accounts 14 | Keeping culture alive The correlation between employee happiness and productivity is tangible… and manageable 14 | Fashioning first impressions How to dress for success – no matter where you work 15 | Lifestyles Selected items of desire that add a little style to your life

Pages 18-70 18 | Transport & Motoring The idea of combining premises with your strongest competition seems, at first glance, commercially irrational – but the exact opposite has occurred at North Harbour Ford & Mazda 21 | Boating, Fishing & Marine Smuggler Marine’s truly versatile craft, Titan Marine Engineering’s marine and industrial engineering services, how Monocrane can help craft get in and out of the water, and how Seahorse Electric Kontikis are the beach fisherman’s best friend 35 | Business development Love your location but tired of your home?

Renovation building experts Smith and Sons Epsom and Remuera are just the people to see 36 | Property & Construction Rod Douglas Construction, Parkinson & Holland, Atlas Concrete, Safety Nets NZ, Platinum Pacific Homes, Wilkinson Building and Construction, Jennian Homes, Dean Steel, Leck Electrical, CLL Service and Solutions, Auckland Inground Pools, Mitchell Builders, Canam Group, Express Aluminium, CoolHouse, Market Cove and RED Contracting 63 | Focus Vogue Kitchens, Southern Paprika, Soil & Rock Consultants, Black Sands Brewing Company, Dad’s Pies and McCollams Print 70 | Initiatives The Bolt Shop, how a positive attitude helped Northern Arena, Machinery Movers and PPS Industries

16 | The pursuit of happiness How Bernard Powell made Premier Group the best place to work in NZ

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The Acacia Cove lifestyle We all hope our retirement years will be spent within a beautiful, safe community with plenty of activities to entertain us. For the lucky residents of Acacia Cove Village, they have all that and much more.

Acacia Cove Village in Wattle Downs, Manukau, offers residents the ultimate retirement lifestyle within close proximity to a wide range of services.

Village living has never been better than it is at Acacia Cove, with a planned environment that combines beautiful, spacious accommodation with security and independence.

The village offers all the benefits of traditional retirement village lifestyle, including less home and garden maintenance, additional security, access to a great range of facilities and neighbours of a similar age.

Acacia Cove Village was built 18 years ago and is flanked to the east by the Wattle Downs Golf and Country Club, and to the west by an estuary teaming with aquatic wildlife. Village manager Bruce Cullington says the village is independently owned and operated, with low-density housing on 25 acres.

Acacia Cove contains 223 homes, with a total of 312 people living in the village. Residents range in age from 58 to 98, with the average age at entry being 72.

The village offers residents a choice of 27 activities each week. Its focal point is the ‘Lodge’ community centre, which is positioned to maximise the tranquil outlook and spectacular sunsets.

Phone: (09) 268 8522

Residents feel part of the community and are welcome to invite friends to enjoy the centre. The bowling green, indoor pool and activities room all face the sun and the estuary for a beautiful outlook. And for those relaxed afternoons in the sun, the lounge and restaurant provide the perfect place to sit in the company of friends and neighbours.

Within the community centre there is also a gas fire, billiard table, gym, spa bath, hairdressing salon, nurse’s station, library and computers.

A beautifully appointed meeting room forms the focal point for all activities, from the walking group to the garden club, and provides a place to gather before and after going over the road to the golf course.

Residents enjoy walking around the village’s green areas, enjoying safety from busy traffic and being among friends. “The village is on a peninsula, so it has a real country feel,” Bruce says.

“People who live here wish they’d moved here earlier. They have immense pride in showing their friends around.”

Beautiful Acacia Cove accommodation Acacia Cove Village contains 213 villas and 10 selfcontained apartments that offer independence, as well as the benefits of a vibrant and active community.

All homes have been architecturally designed with professional interior and exterior decoration.

Each single storey villa enjoys the privacy of its own courtyard area, while most have internal garaging with automatic opening doors. They provide spacious living areas and come with either one, two or three bedrooms.

Apartments have either paved courtyards or spacious decks and have two or three bedrooms.

All homes are warm, light and spacious, and feature all the comforts of modern living. The gardens are fully maintained, with owners welcome to add their own personal touches to make their house a home.

Bruce says dwellings within Acacia Cove Village receive a lot of inquiries and tend to sell quickly when they come on the market.

To ensure a high level of security is maintained at all times, security officers patrol the village at night, making it an ideal place to live for people who love to travel or visit relatives regularly.

Bruce says while there are currently no villas or apartments available, he welcomes inquiries from people interested in living within the village in the future.

New care facility Acacia Cove Village residents have the security of having a new residential care facility right over the road.

Bupa New Zealand Limited has built a care facility for the elderly opposite Acacia Cove, with village residents having priority on places within the resthome.

Bupa is an international healthcare group and is New Zealand’s leading residential care provider.

The company offers more than 57 care homes throughout the country. Bruce says the resthome is currently under construction and is due to open in September. It will offer Acacia Cove residents access to quality resthome care close by their village home.

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Management | Viewpoints

Daniel Nixon

Kevin Vincent

Martz Witty

Managing director of Foundation One www.foundationone.co.nz

Managing director of Vincent Consulting www.vincentconsulting.co.nz

Head of the Martz Group www.martz.co.nz

A little generosity goes a long way

The art of negotiating

When things don’t go to plan

Of all that I’ve learned over the years in providing services to property and facilities owners, one thing stands out. And that is to work from a generosity of spirit.

Sales negotiating affects all of us; whether we are a buyer or a seller. It happens when we buy our houses, cars or most things where the price is high or significant.

That means offering your knowledge, time, credit, power, information and faith.

Sales negotiating is an important part of a sales process and often comes up at the end of the selling process. Negotiating is important and there are some first principles of sales negotiating that are true in theory and in practice.

So you’re in business and something isn’t quite going to plan, or has happened that you hadn’t budgeted for, or has struck from left field and caught you unaware. These all happen. But how are you dealing with them?

An efficiency expert might say time spent doing this could be spent more productively. But mean-spirited efficiency sends the message, “I’m not that interested in you”.

Ekaterina Walter, an occasional contributor for Forbes, is often asked how she achieved success and recognition.

Her answer: generosity.

It’s about being willing to give a piece of yourself, or offering an invaluable gift of your time and expertise, or extending your network to others.

It’s about making someone else successful first. It’s about connecting people who share passions and aspirations. All without expecting something back.

A lot of companies dismiss this simple, but invaluable insight.

Strange, really, since this golden rule of business has proven itself over and over again.

The opposite is a mindset of scarcity or coolness, where every dollar has to be counted and guarded and warmth given out sparingly. A scarcity mindset also risks condescension and other modes of disrespect.

Generosity may increase some costs a bit and use more of your time, but if people become loyal to you, and/or refer others to you, you’ll have built a virtuous cycle.

Another way generosity operates is putting the happiness of clients first. This means everyone in your business knows that when deciding the right thing to do, having a happy client is the key consideration.

A computer business complained about users contacting the company only to “moan about a fault and then expect us to solve it immediately”, and complaining about the expectations of the board.

It was suggested the business should look at the language it was using. Rather than referring to “the business”, “the board” and “end-users”, it should see “clients” or “customers”. “You should be working together, not staring at each other with a mutual lack of sympathy,” said their advisor.

If a client is upset, a generous mindset will help you handle the emotion without getting tangled in it.

Sales negotiating is an integral part of the sales process and builds on skills we, as consumers or as sales professionals, may already have. It also means that whenever we buy or sell, we must be prepared to negotiate.

We are negotiating when value differences are intense enough to threaten the progress of the sales process or the harmony of a relationship. The more there is at stake - the higher the risk of potential loss or gain, conflict and tension - the greater the need for a viable strategy to resolve value differences amicably.

Value differences may arise at any time during the sales process. This requires flexibility as well as preparation. Either party may initiate the need to negotiate. Nonetheless, it helps us to be able to lead our customers to win-win solutions through a productive negotiating process.

When negotiating one needs to consider: Who am I negotiating with - what is their role, are they the decision maker? What are the potential gains or losses that could arise from this negotiation? What do we agree on and/or where do we disagree?

What would be the optimal outcome?

Good negotiations depend on both parties being able to discuss the value differences that exist, acknowledging a desire to resolve and seeking win-win solutions.

Here are some tips for negotiating sales and purchases: 1. Plan your negotiating. Planning is the single most important aspect of successful negotiating.

2. Stick to the parameters of your plan. You can always revisit later if you need to.

3. Don’t forget the buyer and seller are both at the table because they have something to gain from the sales and negotiation.

4. The seller must know the value of what is being sold and the issues that can be negotiated.

5. Sellers should be prepared to communicate the tangible worth of the negotiable issues.

We Kiwis have a tendency to get defensive if someone is upset, or just to dodge the issue. But if you talk to an upset or cross client the right way, with respect and truly addressing the heart of the problem, she or he may well become your best advocate.

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The first typical reaction is knee jerk and panic, but this is seldom the correct course of action.

Instead I suggest grabbing a pen and paper and answering these questions that I learned years ago at a Dale Carnegie Course. It changed my life forever and is cited in Dale’s book “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living”.

Of course, as with anything, the theory is one thing – you need to apply it: 1. What’s the problem? Try to itemise in measurable terms what is wrong, what’s happened, what is about to happen. At a fundamental level, anything we can measure, we can manage.

2. What’s the cause(s) of the problem? What has happened that led to this arising: is it a system fault or a human fault, who is that person, what is the system, when and how did it happen, when did it come to your attention?

3. What are the possible solutions? Okay now let your worry get out of the way here. No answer or possible solution is a crazy one, from the sublime to the ridiculous. List them, don’t stop at one or two – go for gold. I remember years ago I had a staff member who did this exercise about a failing computer system the company had at the time.

One of his possible solutions was to go to the roof of our building in Durham Street and throw the computers off. Yes it was a bit crazy, but the fundamental truth was that the entire system needed to go.

4. What is the best possible solution? Pick and choose; with a vast array of options from the three listed above, what can you glean, merge, pick and choose that will fix the problem?

5. Do it. Just do it. Now. It sounds so simple (and it is), but the challenge in business when facing a crisis or problem is we fail to stop and think, contemplate and act.

Perhaps you are too close to the action? Then find a friend, an advisor or a colleague and work through this together.

A fresh set of eyes will see things differently (perhaps less emotionally) than you do.

We often get called to undertake this exercise and the true power of the process is in the implementation.

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Management | Viewpoints

Liz Wotherspoon

John Shingleton

Debra Buckley

Growth director at The Icehouse www.theicehouse.co.nz

Director of Onlinelawyers www.onlinelawyer.n

CEO of the New Zealand Institute of Management and Leadership www.nzimleadership.co.nz

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses There are 33,500 owner-managed businesses in New Zealand turning over more than $1m and employing more than five people. While many of these businesses are doing okay, most of them could be doing a lot better.

When The Icehouse turned 10 in 2011 we committed, and then began our crusade, to deliver 1,000 Businesses of International Quality (BIQs) by 2020. Why? Because we recognised that this would have a material impact on New Zealand.

SMEs form a very large part of our economy and enabling these businesses to perform to their potential takes both aspiration and competence. It means having these businesses lift their capability and capacity to handle growth at pace with their revenue line.

Whether the end goal is international growth or local market dominance - being a business of international quality matters.

New Zealand needs more businesses to understand what really contributes to this and be able to identify their strengths and where their opportunities are for improvement.

The Icehouse’s research-based BIQ framework allows business owners and entrepreneurs to hone in on six areas that we know make a real difference: leadership, offering, market, processes, capital and governance.

Feedback from hundreds of owners and managers participating in our development programmes tells us that being able to see the bigger picture perspective is incredibly valuable but often difficult to achieve.

Wanting to grow the business is only the start.

Having a specific set of goals, a clear strategy to achieve these goals, the right team and the ability to effectively lead them, a clear view of what differentiates the business, a deep understanding of the market the business participates in, systems and processes that enable the business to scale, the ability to fund growth, and a board or advisors that contribute to sound strategic decision-making are all critical factors to being an international quality firm.

Moving as many established SMBs as possible from being merely good, to being truly great, is significant for them and significant for New Zealand.

An affordable second line of defence

Is ‘disruption’ just another buzzword?

Since the passing of the new health and safety legislation, many clients have sought advice on how to minimise the potential implications of a health and safety prosecution.

First there was ‘resilience’ and now ‘disruption’ is the new corporate buzzword: but what does it actually mean?

In particular, directors of companies who are personally exposed under the “due diligence” provisions of the legislation are seeking how to protect their family assets.

The term disruption denotes a shift from the norm. We can all relate to disruption in a digital context and many of us have been driven to evolve our organisations to accommodate significant changes in response.

When asked, my first piece of advice is always to strive to be compliant with the legislation, and in particular the regulations.

But, accidents do happen and we do not live in a perfect world.

Who is causing the disruption and what are they disrupting?

Often people will use terms such as ‘over-turning’ or ‘shaking things up’ to describe what they have identified as their means of finding a solution.

Because the new legislation provides for very hefty fines, depending on the gravity of the offending, there has been a renewed interest in Family Trusts.

For some organisations those responses come too late, leaving others in control of the outcome through a buy-out, takeover or worst case scenario: bankruptcy.

Essentially, depending on whether you time and do it right, putting your family home into a family trust could protect your home against a successful Health and Safety prosecution.

We could learn a lot from Franz Kafka, the German language novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th century literature, who died in 1924.

Till just recently, famaily trusts had become a great source of revenue for some traitional lawyers. By creating red tape under the pretext of a necessary perfectionist process, these lawyers have been able to justify significant fees without any real market accountability.

One of his famous quotes could provide us with the perfect framework to address disruption. “There are some things which can only be achieved by a deliberate leap in the opposite direction.”

Consequently, trust advice had become unattainable for many SMEs and micro businesses, due to an arbitrary high market price.

No more. To paraphrase an American lawyer who was making a general comment about the state of the US legal market, “the party is over”.

There is a quiet revolution going on in the New Zealand market as new businesses emerge. Most of these businesses are taking advantage of the cloud and applying a more client-focussed practical approach.

One of the more exciting businesses is TrustWorks. I recommend all readers take the time to look at their website.

TrustWorks will, in my opinion, render obsolete some of the expensive trust administration teams run by some traditional lawyers. (By way of disclosure I have signed up to TrustWorks and am in the process of uploading a number of trusts).

Businesses where everyone has a clear understanding of the vision, strategy, goals and measures enjoy a 29 percent greater bottom line result than other businesses.

There are also a number of lawyer and non-lawyer businesses offering to set up trusts at a fraction of the price charged by traditional lawyers. The common features seem to be value-based fixed prices and a focus on practical outcomes, rather than perfection.

Sustainable and profitable growth matters. So does creating new and better ways of doing things that make a tangible difference to the owner and the business.

So, with the market entry of these new businesses, I predict the costs of setting up and administering a family trust will drop to a more affordable level.

Over summer make the time to reflect on where you’re at, what contributes to success, and how you could apply good advice and practical suggestions to your business in 2017.

By affordable, I mean to a level where SME’s and microbusinesses see value for money.

Two words stand out: deliberate and opposite. If we are to address a shift from the norm we should ask ourselves ‘Can a small modification really do it - or do we need to ‘rip off the bandage’? and maybe push the team or the organisation in the opposite direction instead.

Personally, I’m all for the latter. True, there is pain - but you’re in pain anyway!

It’s all about breaking an old model or habits and adapting to a new business model or initiative.

But how do you know you’re suffering from disruption?

If you are losing market share you are suffering from business disruption.

It’s not a buzzword: it is a real risk to a number of organisations.

The trick is to shake things up before it’s too late.

The first step is to identify what is causing the disruption, be it digital, creative or possibly a consequence of innovation... sign-posts, effectively that you can look for and address in your business.

Then you need to be willing to let go of your history, avoid being overly protective of your current business model, and focus on being be agile and - most importantly - listen to your customers.

Taken in the right light, disruption should be viewed as an opportunity to take a deliberate leap in the opposite direction.

Disrupt yourself before someone else does.

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EVENTS DIARY Michele Hider

Jane Cowan-Harris

Director of Priority Communications www.prioritycomms.co.nz

Head of WorkSpace IQ www.workspaceiq.co.nz

When Facebook turns feral Social media is a great tool for encouraging two-way communication between businesses and the people they care about. But what do you do if it turns feral?

Your company’s Facebook page has been running smoothly for years – you’ve been posting great content and have plenty of followers – until a sudden stream of unpleasant posts are made by an anonymous troll. This cowardly individual’s intention is to sour the conversation on your page and damage the reputation of your company. What do you do?

The rules have been broken but no-one will really want to know. A response from Facebook will likely take several days, and Police won’t be that interested if you can’t identify the troll and no-one has been threatened.

A successful defamation, harassment or breach of privacy claim requires the troll to be found; unfortunately tracking an IP address can be a long and expensive exercise.

From our experience, it’s not uncommon for trolls to take aim at company Facebook pages, although it’s often hard to work out why. These people may simply be haters wanting a fight, an aggrieved ex-employee, a vengeful ex-partner, or even the guy you accidentally cut off on your way to work that morning.

The key with any troll is to not care too much and certainly not to get into a fight.

Having said that, pause and make sure you are doing the right thing by your customers and contacts. Just because it’s anonymous doesn’t always mean that what that person has to say isn’t valid.

If you think there is a genuine problem, see if you can find out who they are and ask them to contact you directly.

Don’t let anonymous comments interfere with your business.

Anonymous Facebook haters are very easy to spot and the garbage they post will usually provoke positive responses from your Facebook followers. You also have the option of removing their posts – a good move if the posts are offensive to you, your staff or your company.

If you are worried about a potential troll on your Facebook page, you can tighten your security so that visitor posts have to be pre-approved. This stunts conversation to some degree, restricting the potential for positive feedback to your page - but may be worth it temporarily. Comments can’t be pre-approved; they can be removed, hidden or responded to with a post reflective of your business’ values.

Social media is a great tool for encouraging two-way communication between businesses and the people they care about. It’s not always plain sailing, but certainly worth the effort.

Easy access makes for better business Every successful business person knows the value of attracting great staff and providing excellent customer service.

All of us who take our business seriously invest time and money to do the best we can in both of these fundamental areas. However, regardless of how much effort we put in, there is probably more we can do to provide every one of the people who do business with us, a better overall experience.

Wherever you happen to be as you read this piece, please stop right now; look up and look around you. Look at the nearest doorway. Think about the main entrance way you used to enter the building or the space you’re in.

Was it easily accessible from your point of view? How about for others? If you’re in an office, consider the people you work with and the visitors who call in; customers, suppliers and professional associates. If you’re in a waiting room or reception area, cafe, or shop, consider the various different needs of the people who might come and go.

Accessibility facilitates meaningful social change When buildings and their environment are well designed in terms of accessibility from the outset, the cost of getting it right is no more, or only marginally more, expensive than doing nothing. This naturally makes the space much more usable for everyone. This is where the term Universal Design is often used because it is just that – design for everyone.

How can you make a difference?

Unless we have a personal reason to do so, accessibility isn’t necessarily something we think about naturally. So what can you do to make a difference?

To start with, simply thinking about these issues deliberately will make you realise how much we can take for granted unless we have any access issues ourselves. Talking about them to others and bringing the problem to an organisation’s attention can be an effective way to start an accessibility ball rolling.

You might come up with some simple remedies to problems.

For example, doors can be made that are easier to open and wide enough to get through easily if you are using crutches or in a wheelchair, or fit a less strong spring on a self closing door.

If you’re renovating or moving premises, you might consider ramp access instead of steps or make sure there’s an easily accessible toilet.

Making our environment more universally accessible is not a difficult process and often just a few changes are all that’s needed to make all the difference to ease of access for everyone.

What’s happening on the business and entertainment front

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 TOASTMASTERS Public speaking is a fear for a lot of people. Toastmasters hold regular meetings for people who wish to overcome that fear and gain more confidence in speaking. No previous experience is necessary – just go along and share your experiences. For more than 25 years they’ve offered their members a proven and enjoyable way to practice their communication skills.

For more information, go to: www.toastmasters.org.nz

THURSDAY, JAUARY 26 HOW TO MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM The best teams have an environment which allows everyone to perform to their fullest. This is not by accident; quality leaders understand human behaviour and possess the strategies and techniques to turn underperforming teams into highly effective ones. You can learn these techniques at this one-day leadership workshop.

To register, go to: www.eliteld.co.nz

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER SERIES Get your friends or colleagues together and enjoy a summers evening trackside. It’s a great way to start off your weekend watching thoroughbreds thundering past while you mingle with other fillies and colts alike. With a DJ keeping the tunes flowing well into the night, what else could you want to kick-start your weekend?

For more information, go to: www.ellerslie.co.nz

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT A unique platform to build professional networks, develop leadership capability and gain strategies for personal and professional success. It aims to offer both existing and emerging female leaders the strategies to overcoming these inequity barriers and skills to excel in their careers.

To register, go to: liquidlearninggroup.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR CONFERENCE The National Not-For-Profit Sector Conference 2017 is gearing up to be a great event with an excellent speaker line-up focusing on the opportunities facing the sector, and assisting you to plan a positive pathway for your organisation, your team and yourself.

To register, go to: www.nfpconference.grow.co.nz

Are you missing out on 51% of new business?

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Management | Tools

Advice for new managers

By Stephen Lynch

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by Scott Eblin.

Change your mindset You probably got promoted because you have a reputation for being a go-to person; a person who works hard and gets things done in your functional area.

However, if you want to be an effective manager, you must stop being so self-reliant and instead focus your attention on building a team of go-to people. You don’t “do the work” anymore, rather you need to “get things done through others”.

You must make the mental transition from using your functional skills, to coaching and supporting your team members to use theirs.

I think of the manager’s role as being like a football coach. You may have been the star player once, but now you have been appointed as coach. You don’t play the game on the field anymore. Now your role is to recruit, train and coach a team of players to perform well in their respective positions, and to play well as a team in order to win the game.

goals and to get their projects and tasks done on time. As a manager, you only win when your team wins.

The most important use of your time is meeting one-on-one with your people each week to discuss their performance and coach them to realise their full potential.

Focus on ‘what and why’, not ‘how’ Provide clear directions. Put checklists and systems in place. Set Key Performance Indicators for each role. Delegate a manageable number of projects and tasks. Now, step back and let your team figure out how to do it. They’ll develop faster and you’ll get more done.

Yes, you are accountable for the results of your team’s work, but don’t micro-manage them by trying to control everything that happens. You may think your way is the right way, but it’s not the only right way.

Communicate ‘what’ needs to be done, and give them the context for ‘why’ it is important. Then give people the freedom and autonomy to figure out ‘how’.

Look at the bigger picture Don’t get stuck in your own functional silo.

Recognise that other managers have their goals too. Ask other managers what success looks like for them in their functional area. Ask them what is working and what is not working for them currently and what your team can do to help them succeed.

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Management | Your people

Lost opportunities

Do your staff keep losing customers?

By Michael Hempseed

How many customers does your business lose a day?

So why does this happen?

I am sure every business owner/manager hopes the number is zero. The reality is that it may be much higher than you might think.

The answer lies deep within our psychology. I believe the reason that so many important messages go unanswered is employees simply get overburdened and forget. New Zealand was shocked when a medical practitioner left her baby in her car resulting in his death. Yet as we will see everyone’s memory will fail them sooner or later.

When I established my business, I contacted five web design companies, eleven insurance brokers and five employment lawyers. Out of the 21 companies that I contacted just two replied; one lawyer and one insurance broker.

I was amazed by how few responses I got.Out of the five web design companies there was one that I had planned to use; their website looked great and their examples of past work also looked amazing.

When they did not respond to my email, I lost trust in the company. If I have an emergency and my site goes down, I want to know that I can get hold of the company immediately. By not replying to just one email I lost all my trust in the company.

How much business could you be losing simply because you miss important emailsand phone calls?

In some cases I estimate that companies could be losing as much as 20 percent revenue per year.

The problem is much, much more common than you might think. Go back to your email from exactly seven days ago and see how many messages you forgot to reply to. Unless you have some good systems in place you probably forgot to reply to about 20-30 percent.

Are the staff members incompetent? Are they trying to ruin your business? In most cases the answer is no.

Many of us think that our memories are powerful tools that can handle large quantities of information. Is this really true?

The answer is yes and no! The reason for the two answers is because we have two kinds of memories.

There is short term memory and long term memory. Long term memory is extraordinary. We can recall vast sums of information if it is stored in our long term memory; we can all recall lists of at least 25 items.

Don’t believe me? Almost anyone five and up can recite the 26 letters of the alphabet. You can probably remember the names of hundreds of people you know, and some basic facts about them. I do not mean people you have just met or people you occasionally see, I mean the people you see on a regular basis.

You can probably remember large parts of your life, from when you went to school to what you are doing now. In short, long term memory is the brain’s equivalent of Superman.

Then there is short term memory. If long term memory is like superman then short term memory is like a bubble; it lasts only momentarily, then it is gone often without a trace.

Items in short term memory can last less than five seconds.

Imagine someone asks you to call Mary, email George, write a quote for Lucy and photocopy the accounts for Robert. While you are desperately trying to remember this, the phone rings, then once you hang up someone asks to find out who has parked in the owner’s car park.

By the time you get back to your original list you will probably forget at least one thing. Short term memory is temporary. It doesn’t matter how important an item is, if it is held in short term memory it can get lost. That was how a mother forgot that her baby was in the back of the car.

The way that items go from the limited short term memory to the powerful long term memory is by repetition. If you want to know how this works in the brain, Google, “synapse and myelination and memory”. By repeating something over and over again, and giving it meaning, you will be able to remember substantial amounts of information.

Here is one simple tip to greatly reduce the chances of important information getting lost.

Simply set aside some time at the end of the day to go back over your emails, phone messages and any other correspondence, to ensure that nothing gets missed. This sounds simple and it is, yet when I have taught people to do this it greatly reduces the chances of important messages getting missed.

Michael Hempseed is the managing director of Employee Solution Service.

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The Bright Sparks Guide to CHINESE NEW YEAR As our working year begins, when summer swims and barbecues are almost a distant memory, our supply partners in China will be signingoff for their biggest annual holiday; New Year’s Eve. On the Chinese lunar calendar, January 28th marks the official start of 2017. While this major event goes largely uncelebrated in the western world, the team at Bright Sparks has Chinese New Year (CNY) firmly penciled in our calendar.

Why? CNY shuts down every single production facility across China. While we’re always keen for a celebration, worst-case scenario is: this multi-day celebration can result in severe delays on supply out of China.

The official holiday lasts nine days and most workers take the opportunity to extend their well-earned winter holiday for another week or two. Many suppliers are not back in business until two, sometimes three, weeks after the official holiday.

After years working with supply partners in China, Bright Sparks has learned to work around CNY. To avoid the unwanted stress of delayed or missing orders, we’ve put together this trusty guide for managing promotional supply during China’s biggest national holiday.

Know your Chinese calendar While the CNY is set on January 28th, 2017, the extended holiday puts a halt to mass production far earlier than many buyers anticipate.

Many businesses will shut down from up to two weeks in advance.

Letting Chinese New Year go unnoticed increases the risk of missed deadlines and subsequent losses for your business. Bright Sparks will have a hard time reaching any representatives, including the sales people, throughout the holiday period.

If you need products shipped at any point in the summer/autumn season, then celebrations in China could well impact your expected timelines. Bright Sparks mitigate this risk by getting client orders in early. It is essential you have a clear confirmation on your delivery schedule well in advance so we can ensure they’re shipped before the big event.

Extend expected timeframes Getting things back to normal takes time.

The truth is that many manufacturers struggle to get back to a normal mode of operations in the weeks following the New Year’s festivities.

Some workers enjoy the holiday so much they choose not to return at all! Depending on the number of workers departing in secret, this can cause severe disruptions across the supply chain. It’s best to add some ‘human resource issue’ padding to expected timeframes for orders required immediately after the New Year.

This is where our trusted supply chain comes into play. After years working with our network of suppliers, we’re confident they can maintain product quality and get your orders delivered on time.

Quick tips for avoiding severe delays around CNY: Place your orders in time: Work with your account manager at Bright Sparks and ensure we are aware of your required timeframes. If you need your products by a certain date let us know and we can work with you to develop an ordering time frame plan.

Keep things moving: Approving visual proofs and physical samples in a timely manner puts you higher up on the manufacturer’s list to avoid unwelcome delays.

Avoid placing last minute orders in January: Factories will be starting up again and walking into thousands of backlogged orders. To safeguard quality and reliability, we recommend giving them some time to catch-up.

Be ready for the backlog A large number of orders will begin stacking up from early December onwards, so the quality control risks are very real. Come the new year, this is stretching the manufacturers to maximum capacity. Without diligent quality control, this backlog can often lead to quality issues or incomplete orders.

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Management | Hit the New Year running

Getting off to a positive start

By Natalia Rietveld

It’s that time again – yes the New Year has arrived which means it’s time to get out that pen and paper and write up a fresh list of goals and ambitions.

Are making changes and improvements to the way your business is run on that list? If so, good on you. It’s never a bad idea to make improvements and implement new processes, but getting everyone on board can be a challenge and can be the difference between your ideas becoming a success, or being a complete a failure.

So that you and your team are on the same page, here are some tips to help you get the year off to a running start and keep up the pace throughout the year.

Write it down “The simple act of writing down your resolution will make it far more likely to stick,” says Sir Richard Branson.

It may seem far too obvious to actually work, but writing it down will hold you accountable and will give employees a clear understanding of what is expected or what you want to achieve.

Let’s be honest if it comes from Richard Branson it has to have some relevance.

Get your team emotionally invested

Don’t beat yourself up

It’s easy as the employer or the owner to be emotionally invested in the changes for your business but changes won’t happen unless your employees feel the same.

Never lose sight of what you have set to achieve. Keep a record of small achievements along the way and put it up for all to see.

In an article written by Strategy+Business, they say “if you are asking people to adapt to a new reality, they need to understand the emotional case for change so they can feel truly committed to the transformation”.

How will the change affect them personally and in a business sense and what role do they play in the new process.

Making your employees feel valued along the way will keep them invested throughout the whole process and in turn the changes you’ve put in place will be maintained.

Be a role model Making sure your staff are onboard is one thing, making sure you stay motivated and inspired is another.

Train up your leadership team so they are competent with the new changes and fully understand the logic behind it.

From there you can motivate each other and offer support to employees who are struggling to come to terms with the new way of doing things.

Progress will keep your morale up and will remind you that the ultimate targets are achievable.

There will be hiccups along the way, that’s inevitable, it’s important to smile through them and take them on-board as a lesson. Don’t stop striving.

Make it fun and celebrate Why would you even consider making changes if you weren’t passionate about it?

Going back to some advice from Richard Branson, it is important that your employees enjoy their work environment. “If people feel trapped and stuck in their job, performance will suffer.” Set fun challenges to achieve the goals you have set in place.

Get your team involved in the brainstorming processes, let them tell you how they think they can achieve the goals, you might learn something from them. If your colleagues are kept happy, your business will strive.

If you and your leadership team can not offer that guidance and knowledge the new changes will quickly unravel.

Celebrate every small success. It doesn’t have to be a full-blown staff party every time you achieve something but it’s important you give yourself and your staff credit for the work they’ve put in to make the changes you’ve set a reality.

Most likely, cybersecurity is not on top of your mind, unless something happens that makes you realise how important it is to protect your sensitive business information right from the start.

4. Update your firewall Most systems have an automatically installed firewall - just make sure you follow up with its regular updates.

According to security firm Threat Metrix, cybercrime attacks went up by 50 percent in all segments in the 2nd quarter of 2016, which is a worrisome trend. Startups are considered to be an especially easy prey for hackers: in 2014, 85 percent of all data breaches were directed at small businesses and startups.

5. Use anti-virus Use an updated virus protection to make sure your system is protected from malware such as malvertising (advertisement online with malicious codes).

Besides targeted cyber crime, startups suffer from malware, rogue software, unprotected Wi-Fi and much more. While the types of attacks could be many, we have selected some common sense solutions that every startup owner should know.

6. Strong passwords Perhaps the most basic requirement for any online account setup is using strong passwords. Weak passwords make it simple for hackers to break into your system and cause severe damage.

Digital diligence

1. Use only https URL

Eighty five percent of cyber attacks are directed at startups and small businesses. Here’s how to protect your privacy and security.

If you are a startup or small business owner, your priority is probably the growth of your company. You are dealing with long working hours, payroll and many hassles that are a part of building your own business.

Make sure all websites that you give your data to have the secure https URL. The ‘s’ in the URL means that it is a secure protocol and your data is encrypted properly.

2. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) VPNs connect you to the Internet through an encrypted tunnel.

A VPN server acts as an relay between the Internet and a company’s private network, so nobody can see what data is being shared over the Internet. All that can be seen is that you are connected to a VPN server.

7. Update your operating system It sounds simple and easy to do, but it happens that we ignore the pop-up reminders for software updates. However, it’s one of the most important things to do with a computer, as the updates fix security vulnerabilities and system bugs.

3. Avoid downloading files from unknown senders

8. Secure your mobile If you are happy that your system is now secure, you might be forgetting one important part - your mobile devices. You probably store important passwords on your smartphone and other sensitive information, therefore, don’t forget to encrypt your phone either.

The rule is simple: if you are not familiar with the sender, don’t click to download any attachments or any links they might send.

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Management | Hit the New Year running

Staying on track

By Natalia Rietveld

“Believe in what you set out to do.

Follow your north star.” – Brit Morin

Dig deep

How many times have you said to yourself at new years “right, this is it, this is the year that things are going to change,” then come December you’re thinking to yourself, “why didn’t I stick to those plans I made in January?”

Really dig deep and figure out what has stopped you in the past, be they emotional barriers or physical barriers, and come up with ways to overcome them so you don’t lose track of your goals.

Change doesn’t come easy, it takes a lot of discipline, courage, self belief and persistence.

We’ve all heard the saying "the only certainty in life is uncertainty” and sometimes what stops us from changing is the fear of the unknown and the dreaded words ‘what if’.

Whether it’s a change to lose weight or a change to take your business to the next level it can never hurt to give it a go.

Starting out is the easy part. In the beginning you are so motivated and focussed - keeping at it is the struggle. As soon as an obstacle arises the brakes are slammed on and the change slips away. Then you’re sat dumbfounded wondering what the hell happened.

It is important before you even start to sit down and figure out the things you will have to overcome along the way.

There will always be unexpected hurdles along the way, but chances are the strategies you’ve put in place for the foreseen obstacles will be adaptable for any challenge that comes your way.

Be ready In an article titled ‘The No.1 reason we struggle with change,’ in the Huffington post, they say “change in and of itself is not hard to deal with. It’s our readiness for it, or perhaps even more importantly our lack thereof, that truly makes the difference.

Simply put, change is only hard for the unready.”

Make sure you prepare yourself for the change. It’s great that you want it but when it happens are you ready for it?

It is vital to have your plan of attack thought out right down to the very last detail. The worst thing to happen would be, being successful in making a change, then it falling to pieces because you couldn’t handle it at the other end.

The break through We are our own worst enemies. Once you can come overcome the mind games you play with yourself and truly believe that you have the capabilities don’t look back.

You’ve already achieved what so many fail to do, so give yourself a pat on the back. It’s not an easy road, but it’s all about knowing your triggers and consciously being aware that you will struggle at times and that will get you through.

With that in mind you can achieve any change you want to. Just remember, in the words of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, “the ladder of success is best climbed by standing on the rungs of opportunity,” so take the opportunity this New Year to make the change and don’t stop climbing until you’ve made it.

Build a better team With the New Year upon us, one of the many challenges for employers is to motivate staff as they transition from the holiday period back into productivity mode.

We talk to Mark Ferguson, incentive and event management expert and Una Diver, employee engagement and reward expert from Ernst & Young, who believe that corporate ‘wellness’ and team building go hand in hand with employee productivity.

Event management and incentive reward expert, Mark Ferguson is keen to point out that corporate wellness is about both physical and emotional wellness. Not only does Mark organise staff reward programmes as part of his role as group account director at Extra Mile Company, but he is occasionally called upon to also become the entertainment.

Mark has seen numerous productivity benefits for employers who have chosen to include physical and emotional team building activities.

“These don’t have to be formalised programmes, it can be as simple as encouraging staff to drop tools in the middle of the day and head off to the gym for an hour, even when you are busy.

When staff return their batteries are recharged, they feel good about themselves and are likely to be far more productive.

“Encouraging staff to get out of the office and exercise also demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to the wellbeing of their employees and that results in a win-win.”

Employee engagement and reward expert, Una Diver agrees.

Una highlights the use of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), described by INSEAD Professor, J Stewart Black as “creating a compelling reason for someone to be engaged, productive and stay”.

“Some may want an ultimate, training masterclass led by a champion triathlete, while others may love an introduction to mindfulness or yoga. You’ve spent a lot of money getting these people there. By keeping them locked in a dark room, sitting still and watching endless presentations, you are not maximising your ROI,” he says.

For small to medium sized businesses looking to incorporate team building or wellness on a shoe string budget, there are numerous options for employers. Look at activities such as social cooking, board game competitions, subsidising a sports team or getting the team to come up with ideas. Their latent creativity may be surprising.

Event management and incentive reward expert, Mark Ferguson

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Mark is increasingly including physical activities when putting together incentive programmes and events. This includes team EVP looks beyond purely financial aspects and considers holistic building games and energisers that can range from yoga, Zumba aspects such as investing in learning and development, the work or Amazing Race themed games, and focusing on mental wellness content and work environment, and event he internal culture. through mindfulness and stress reduction techniques.

“In my view, sporting and team building activities positively It is important to think of people as individuals and offer a range of appropriate experiences. Mark has run events that have groups influence the Employee Value Proposition. They contribute to the features of the work environment and help build culture and taking part in performing arts and developing new skills from support teamwork. They also give people the opportunity to build juggling to Broadway dance numbers. More extreme events relationships in a different environment, outside the more taskinclude a “Top Town” style challenge with 300 delegates taking focused, day-to-day work activities,” she says. over a valley outside Queenstown.

“Great stuff doesn’t have to cost the earth. We have done a volunteer day at a decile 1 school, where the team landscaped and painted, followed by a team BBQ. Another option is to find something that people will enjoy and where you can enter a team, like the Harcourts Beach Series Corporate Package, or cost effective team sports like indoor netball or cricket.

“It’s important we give people the opportunity to bring their ‘whole self’ to work relationships and team building activities.

Participation in sports gives employees the opportunity to do that.”

To measure the success of wellness initiatives and team building activities, Una suggests tracking turnover, considering sick leave records and looking at engagement statistics. Using quantitative measures allows employers to see if employees are being positively impacted by wellness programmes.

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Management |Small business

Hiring 101

By Lydia Truesdale

If you’ve ever fretted about the hiring process, you’re not alone. Finding the candidate that will best thrive in the role, as well as affirm with company culture, is not a task to be underestimated.

Thankfully, there are steps you can take to smooth the hiring process. Before you even advertise the position, the Ministry of Business suggests you take the time to consider the following: • Which type of employee you should get, e.g., permanent or casual • What kind of skills your business needs to expand or diversify • How many hours a week it would take to do the required tasks • How much responsibility you’re willing to delegate

• Whether you are willing to train someone to get them up to speed, or you need someone who can hit the ground running • The candidate’s likely salary expectations • What resources you will need in place, e.g., wages, insurance, tax levies, computers etc.

Considering these points gives you a clear idea of the position, and this is a helpful foundation when considering the resumes before you and who to hire.

Reviewing resumes Here’s where things get complicated.

Traditionally the most preferable candidates are scholarly or well-educated, have shown drive and focus through commitment to extra-curricular interests or activities, and have proven themselves working in both group and independent scenarios.

Undoubtedly this is a reliable set of skills, and by picking someone with this arsenal you’re likely to get an employee who will do the job well.

However many companies today are breaking traditions in many a way, and the mold of what a potentially ideal candidate looks like is just one of them.

In her Ted Talk, ‘Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume’, human resources executive Regina Hartley makes a convincing case for why you should hire the “scrapper”.

With a 25year long career in human resources, Regina has arguably seen it all and she believes it is the candidates who have shone in the face of adversity who are the best hire.

When considering the qualified candidates, “Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says.

Regina speaks of two distinct categories of candidate: A and B. Candidate A, the ‘silver spoon’, is the person who clearly had advantages and were destined for success, and Candidate B, the ‘scrapper’, the one who had to fight against tremendous odds to get to the same point.

A resume certainly tells a story, and while a series of odd jobs may indicate a lack of focus, commitment, and unpredictability, it could also signal “a committed struggle against obstacles.

At the very least they deserve an interview.”

And she has a point – those who have faced adversity and reached the same point are likely better prepared to deal with the tough

times than those whose whole life has been engineered for success.

Whichever approach you choose, the resume should be studied thoroughly. Researching a potential candidate is perhaps the most important thing you can do during the hiring process.

The interview Interviewing - it’s not easy to learn what you need to know about someone from such an encounter.

While there’s many questions you should ask, Forbes contributor Louis Efron says the key to hiring the right person lies in finding their purpose, and this comes through asking “Why?”.

Asking “why?” will determine whether what the candidate is driven by aligns with the beliefs and vision your company needs to drive it forward.

If the two are naturally aligned, you’re likely to get more from your employee, be it understanding, productivity, satisfaction or loyalty.

Companies today don’t feel confined to following established molds and this is a good thing. It inspires innovation, it commands new ideas and ideologies, and it's the best catalyst for greatness.

It can only be good, then, if the same philosophy is applied to the process that determines who makes up your company.

Crunching your own numbers

The pros and cons of DIYing your small business accounts Every small business person has this dilemma: Do the books yourself, or contract a professional bookkeeper?

Lisa Martin from bookkeeping firm, GoFi8ure, examines the pros and cons of the DIY approach versus the professional contractor approach.

Pros Pro: It’s cheaper. You don’t have to pay anyone. You do it yourself - often at night or on the weekends, but hey… at least it’s cheaper.

Pro: You can lodge and file the numbers and the paperwork any which way you want ‘em. Where they make sense to you and where (hopefully) you can find ‘em again (and hopefully understand ‘em).

you were supposed to do it. All of which gets the IRD interested in you and that can cost you plenty, both in terms of hard cash and your stress levels.

Pro: You’re the boss. You need to know what’s going on. You need to be in control of every facet of the business (despite the fact you’re not quite sure what those complex new tax rules mean and how they affect you, but you’ll wing it. How bad can it be?).

Con: It takes time you’d probably rather spend fishing or golfing, or doing anything other than entering and filing receipts and calculating GST. How much is your time worth? What’s your mental health worth?

Cons Con: If you’re like most small business people, doing the books is probably not your best skill set. Otherwise you’d be an accountant, right? So it’s likely you will probably: a) put off doing the books, b) make a mistake in the books c) fail to file all the necessary paperwork with the proper authorities, and, d) mess up the management of your business’ finances.

Con: You are not growing your business. Because you’re head down over the books, you are not out there doing the business, marketing the business and making money. You’re in here with your calculator and a complicated Excel spreadsheet that’s probably driving you mad!

Con: You risk a call from the IRD. Because you are not an expert and because managing your business’ financial affairs requires an expert, you could well end up falling foul of the IRD because you got things wrong, or didn’t do what you were supposed to do, when

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Con: You are not managing your money and using it as wisely as you could do. Again, you’re not an expert at that – otherwise you’d be a banker, right? But professional, contract bookkeepers are experts at it and they can

both save you money and make you money by advising you how to manage your company’s money.

Con: You’re probably causing yourself stress and sleepless nights. Yes, you’re saving money by DIYing it, but you’re probably giving yourself a headache you don’t need.

The bottom line So, the bottom line, as we bookkeepers like to say, is; yes, you could DIY your company’s financial management, but why would you if you are serious about growing your business and making money?

Smart business people know when and where to invest to grow their business. The question is: Are you a smart business person, or do you believe you can DIY every job - and end up potentially doing none of them well?

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Management | Working life

Keeping culture alive

By Lydia Truesdale

About 920,000 New Zealanders are unhappy in their job, research conducted by Seek found in 2014.

That’s roughly 40 percent of the country’s workforce, and probably 40 percent too many, because no matter how great your idea or business model it’s people who bring your company to life.

There’s much to be said about the correlation between employee happiness and productivity.

The majority of research suggests that the most likely way to prevent your employees from experiencing dissatisfaction in their roles and falling behind schedule is by keeping your company’s workplace culture in check.

What effective workplace culture looks like Workplace culture can be defined as the “personality of your organisation”. It’s the values, attitudes, traditions and behaviours upheld by your company, and how they apply to and influence employees.

Google is a company that is seen to have exemplary workplace culture – creativeenhancing and productivity-inducing; it’s believed their staff perks include free massages, gym memberships and gourmet food, as well as liberal use of pool tables and bowling alleys, among other things.

Of course Google is worth about US$498 billion, so they’re able to be a little more lavish in their approach and application, but that’s not to say you can’t get creative at your own company to keep your employees stimulated and satisfied in their roles.

In fact there are many cost-effective ways to keep effective workplace culture alive and keep staff happy: 1. Employee recognition According to the American Time Use Survey 2014 [Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics], people spend more than half their lives at work, so it’s understandable they feel the need to be recognised for their time and efforts.

The rewards for recognition of employee effort are commonly offered in the form of the seasonal staff party, casual Fridays, free parking, extended lunch breaks or early sign outs, ‘thank you’ notes, vouchers, friendly office competitions and even work phones and company cars in certain roles.

Forbes’ list of 25 Low-Cost Ways to Reward Employees offers some more unique suggestions, such as, “pick an unusual or funny object and place it on their [employee’s] desk for a week”, “throw a pizza party”, and “buy a dozen donuts”.

There’s no template for how often to reward your employees, as obviously this is dependent upon each employee, but offering regular weekly or monthly office-wide perks is a good incentive to remind employees that they are valued and encourage them to keep striving in their roles.

2. No official work hours Many employers today allow staff to choose their start and finish times providing it’s between

sensible hours. Letting employees complete their nine hours within a time frame that both suits their lifestyle and allows sufficient time for contacting people during standard business hours works in the best interests of the company.

Netflix has another approach. The entertainment giant measures activity instead of hours, so employees are only required to be at work for as long as it takes to get their work done.

Skills that can be enhanced are split into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills impact work productivity directly, for example being up to date with new technology systems, while soft skills are the interpersonal skills that influence office morale.

What positive workplace culture results in: • Attracting and retaining top talent

3. Training and development

• Employee loyalty

Given the amount that technology is advancing, it’s seems unwise to overlook the necessity for in-house training and development. Keeping staff up to date with the processes around them is a good way to improve efficiency, measure performance, and encourage positive relationships within the workplace.

• Improved engagement and performance • Improved office morale • Measureable business results • The ability to manage people better.

Fashioning first impressions

By Lydia Truesdale

They say that clothes maketh the man, and never has that been truer than in the world of business. It’s been proven that dressing well increases your chances of securing a job and, in some cases, can increase your income.

And let’s be honest, how often have you told yourself not to base your initial impression of someone off the way they present themselves… and how often have you succeeded?

Whether you like it or not, your aesthetic facade influences how people first perceive you and how successful you could become. It's important to get it right. That's not to say you have to have to dress for corporate success every day, but there is a way to balance practicality with personality.

Dressing for corporate success Just to be clear, people who are successful in business come in all shapes and sizes, each dressed according to their own tastes.

But in corporate business, being well dressed has become considered a signal of status.

Recent mogul Steve Jobbs has somewhat debunked that notion with his inclination for casual sweats, but generally speaking, one that is dressed well commands more attention and priority than one who is not.

Dressing by the following guidelines is a good way to project a confident, selfrespecting representation of yourself whilst also communicating ‘I am observant of the settings around me and how I fit in, I am motivated to make a good impression at all times, and these attributes make me a good candidate for many a position’.

1. Dress for practicality and comfort Dressing practically is a good rule of thumb.

If you’re at a formal function, where the festivities are likely to be appropriately non-physical, dressing formally shows you understand, appreciate and respect the occasion, and the role you play in being there.

In a casual setting, relaxed attire shows you are willing to get involved, willing to regard yourself on the same level as others, and willing to show a little more humility in your approach to conducting business.

2. Dress for individuality In a creative world, your attire is a great tool to represent your ability to see things differently, and people naturally assume this creativity

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Did you know?

Not only does dressing well benefit your career but it can also change the way your brain thinks.

A study into the cognitive consequences of formal clothing [published in Social Psychological and Personality Science journal] found that “the clothing worn influences cognition broadly, impacting the processing style that changes how objects, people, and events are construed.

“Five studies provided evidence supporting this hypothesis. Wearing more formal clothing was associated with higher action identification level (Study 1) and greater category inclusiveness (Study 2). Putting on formal clothing induced greater category inclusiveness (Study 3) and enhanced a global processing advantage (Study 4). The association between clothing formality and abstract processing was mediated by felt power (Study 5).”

3. Be a visually commanding presence According to Forbes, dressing 25 percent better than everyone else in the office communicates self-respect and discipline, qualities that are integral to many roles.

carries into business in the form of problem solving and generating new ideas.

It takes time to have clean, pressed clothes, to shine your shoes, to style your hair and put together an outfit that is both practical and representative. By taking the time to do all of this, you are saying that you are ready to take on the world.

Choose to dress in clothes that represent who you are and signify your personality, individuality and creativity.

“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” - Regina Brett, author of God Never Blinks.

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1. Glasshouse Fragrances’ Triple Scented Candles Who doesn’t love a good scented candle? They create a serene ambience and fill your home with a tantalising aroma, and Peter Alexander’s Glasshouse triple-scented range offers the most delightfully pungent scents you will come across.

They’re as safe as candles can be, too, made using non-toxic wax and natural lead-free wicks. Each scent is inspired by an exotic location and the Tahaa (Vanilla Caramel), their most popular choice among the masses, alludes to a magical island experience.

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Management | Cover story

THE PURSUIT OF

HAPPINESS

By Natalia Rietveld

“Everyone’s ultimate goal in life is to be happier.”

You can ask anyone what their goal is. It could be to lose weight, to make more money, to have another child, but the underlining point to all of the above… to be happier.

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Management | Cover story Premier Group International founder and ambassador, Bernard Powell, is dedicated to making sure everyone who works with him is on the right path to achieving that ultimate goal.

Overall Winner at the IBM Kenexa Best Workplaces Awards, Premier Group places a high importance on workplace culture. “We are a ‘culture first’ company,” says Bernard. “You know if everyone’s goal in life is to be happier then why don’t we make it (Premier Group) the happiest place to work and play?”

Every team member at Premier not only knows all 10 of the core values, but they directly align themselves with them.

Bernard explains even when it comes to hiring someone, there isn’t just one person at Premier Group who takes ownership of the process. It’s the co-workers who get the final say “after all they are the ones working with them”.

To ensure their workplace culture is upheld, even if someone has all the skills needed for the job, if they don’t align with Premier’s core When people are happier in their jobs, not only values, they will not make the cut and they does their mental state improve, but they become are very strict on that; to create the perfect more creative and productive in the workplace – workspace though you have to be. it’s a win-win situation.

The mission

“Science has proven that the longest lasting form of happiness is to be connected to something bigger than yourself.”

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Everyone talks about work/life separation and balance. Well work is life - people need to get that, so at Premier we talk about work/life integration.

Work is life – that is reality

Bernard refers to John F Kennedy’s simple statement but huge vision of putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade.

“It was a simple statement but a really really exciting vision.”

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Integrating work and life to Bernard means celebrating every aspect of his co-workers’ existence. Their website is a collaboration of achievements from their work and personal life.

“Everyone talks about work/life separation and balance. Well work is life - people need to get that, so at Premier we talk about work/life integration.”

With knowledge comes understanding so knowing more about someone’s life and their individuality is going to make creating good relationships a lot easier. “We share lots about our culture and who we are as people,” says Bernard, and one look at their website proves just how valued each individual at Premier is.

Celebrating creativity What better way to express your individuality than decorating your workspace in whatever way your heart desires – nothing is off limits.

The thought of painting a $25,000 forklift bright pink would make most grown men cry, but when a team member decided he wanted to do just that, there was no objection.

“There’s a $25,000 forklift painted pink, do we care? No, if it makes them happy, sweet as,” laughs Bernard.

Personalising your workspace, in his eyes, gives people a sense of ownership and now one team member is the proud owner of a $25,000 pink panther.

“We encourage everyone to take ownership and act like owners or act like shareholders and we treat them like they are. They don’t need to ask permission to decorate their space, if their team is happy we are happy.”

To Bernard that means there has to be an ultimate goal and that goal has to be exciting.

“You have to paint a picture that everyone can visualize and get excited about, it’s all about connecting everyone with a higher purpose.”

He says if people have a purpose they come to work with a smile, the workplace will be full of laughter and fun and they’ll hopefully take that home with them to their children, their husbands or their wives and it makes the world a better place to live.

Every success along the path of reaching that higher purpose is acknowledged and rewarded.

Every three months they get together for a team barbecue, to Bernard this is crucial. It keeps everyone connected and the red carpet is literally rolled out for those who do well.

“We hang medals around their necks we give away awards like the ‘Raving Fan Award’ and the ‘Delivering Happiness Award’.

It’s a huge deal to get those awards in front of 50 of your team mates who are cheering and clapping for you, we really celebrate and recognise those achievements.”

One change Bernard has noticed with the overhaul in hierarchy is that if someone does something damaging towards the company, it’s not just the managers who will set them straight, but all of their team mates as well.

Everyone at Premier holds a real sense of pride towards their company and they strive to make it better because their company is striving to make them better as people - it’s true you get what you give.

The customers

There wasn’t a single “eureka moment” to create a better working culture within Premier and it certainly didn’t happen overnight.

With a large emphasis on having fun in the work place and creating a space that reflects your characteristics it’s possible for people looking in, including clients, to assume you’re all fun and no work.

Bernard always knew that as a growing company to be successful and sustainable it needed to be a happy place to work.

You do run the risk of not being taken seriously.

Evidently this was a concern for Bernard - his concerns however, were unnecessary.

Staff are the biggest asset to any workplace and they will be the difference between success and failure, keeping them happy is paramount.

“Everybody is human, we put the focus on actually humanising our business, we believe it’s important in today’s world because at the end of the day people do business with people.”

Making that change

“We came up with some suggestions initially with how to make the workplace happier and we just let the team go from there.”

There is a lot of communication among the group and any crazy new ideas are encouraged rather than shunned.

No secrets here

Communication is key to keeping the culture alive across the board. Bernard says if a department has only two people in it they will still have a meeting every morning to discuss their goals and purpose.

“We share all of our financial information; there are no secrets, everyone understands the vision and the values,” says Bernard.

Another step in the right direction was to change the “hierarchy chart to a more circular chart”. Premier doesn’t have the “boss and servant” culture that is prevalent in a lot of workplaces and actively work against it, “we are passionate about destroying that hierarchy because it’s demeaning”.

If co-workers are going to be treated like owners then they need to know the ins and outs of the business. There are absolutely no secrets within Premier Group.

If staff are to be treated like owners and shareholders it is important they act like that’s what they are.

Bernard understands it was a big risk and he feared they would come across as “idiots”, but the result has proven to be the complete opposite.

Rather than turning customers away it has actually got them more engaged into sharing Premier’s mission, so much so, they want to duplicate Premier’s culture throughout their own workplace.

Premier Group, because of this, has begun offering culture tours to suppliers and customers. They want to spread the knowledge and in time hope that most of New Zealand will understand the importance of workplace culture, making it a happier country to live in.

“Well that would be the ultimate goal anyway,” says Bernard.

The best place to work

Last year 210 organisations from private and public sectors surveyed their employees on various aspects of the workplace from leadership to well-being and enablement.

The organisations were then ranked based on the scores and the leaders were later interviewed before deciding on a winner, Premier Group International was a cut above the rest.

At the beginning of the year Bernard and his team set what they like to call ‘BHAGS’ – “big hairy audacious goals” everyone takes pride in achieving.

One of their BHAGS for 2016 was “do something radical and drastic and become the most sought after company in New Zealand to join” says Bernard.

“After some googleing we actually saw that the Kenexa challenge had been running for the last 17 years, I don’t know how we missed it for so long, we must have been living under a rock or something.

“We knew we had something pretty special in terms of our culture and a happy, engaged and empowered workforce, but we didn’t expect to take out the top spot first time around.”

With their mission statement being ‘deliver happiness, create raving fans, and beautify our world’ it’s obvious that Premier is out to make a difference.

By providing culture tours to other businesses Bernard’s passion and vision for making New Zealand the best place to be is slowly becoming a reality. His previous goal of Premier becoming the most sought after place to work will never change, but if he wishes to take out the award next year, Bernard knows he will have to step up his game.

“We are going to have to lift the bar again because everyone is going to be chasing our tails now and because we give away these culture tours everyone is getting an insight into how we do what we do.”

But he is far from complaining, in fact, he thinks it’s a pretty good problem to have. AT

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Transport & Motoring | North Harbour Ford and Mazda

Two big brands – one friendly location The idea of combining premises with your strongest competition seems, at first glance, commercially irrational.

But when those competing businesses are two of the country’s most popular vehicle brands, the combination is a winning one.

Located in the heart of North Shore for more than 25 years, North Harbour Ford and Mazda are able to provide class-leading entrants across all popular vehicle categories from compact city cars, medium size family hatchbacks and sedans, medium and large SUV vehicles, all the way through to commercial vehicles, including the class leading Ford Ranger, plus sports car offerings like the exciting Mazda MX5 and Ford Mustang.

“Part of our business ethos is that our customers like variety,” Ford sales manager Steve Fraser says.

“So, whilst people do tend to have their preferences, by offering two of New Zealand’s biggest automotive brands, our customers have their choice from some of the strongest vehicle models.”

Each is a franchisee of its respective brand, with the two operating essentially as separate businesses.

The Ford brand has had a North Shore presence since the early 1960s and Mazda has had a presence there since the 1980s, with the two combining forces in the late 1990s under the North Harbour Ford and Mazda umbrella.

Part of our business ethos is that our customers like variety.

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“Both brands have had a very long and consistent brand presence on the North Shore,” Steve says.

“Whilst it sounds like hyperbole, this really will be one of the biggest and best service facilities in New Zealand,” Steve says.

With sales up 30 percent year on year, the dealership has now outgrown the current premises located on the corner of Wairau and Target Roads in Glenfield. So the Ford brand will be opening an all new service facility at 39 Hillside Road, Glenfield, in early 2017.

“Once Ford is settled in its new service facility, we plan on renovating the current Mazda service facility. So, from a customer service point of view, we’re expanding quantifiably.

Our whole philosophy is to make it ‘easy’ for our customers.” >

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Transport & Motoring | North Harbour Ford and Mazda A great range of vehicles North Harbour Ford and Mazda provides its customers with a huge range of new Ford and Mazda vehicles, as well as a selection in excess of 140 used cars and demonstrators.

The website enables buyers to view the entire comprehensive selection in the convenience of their own home before even stepping foot inside the dealership.

But when you do head into the Glenfield dealership, the two brands have stepped up a gear when it comes to customer comfort, ease of service, competitive pricing and meeting all their customers’ needs when it comes to new and used vehicle purchases, finance, fleet, service and parts.

The team at North Harbour are 100 percent focused on customer satisfaction and pride themselves on delivering an exceptional purchase experience.

“The key thing is that we are expanding on the back of extremely good product from two very strong brands, but good brands alone aren’t everything. This is very much a people business,” Steve says.

“Customers aren’t a guarantee and must be earned, which comes down to delivering the whole package – the right vehicles, the right deal, the right dealership and the right aftersale service.”

The service centres provide the same quality attention and advice, including identifying potential problems, and can offer value-for - money servicing through online monthly service specials such as service pricing, WOFs, wheel alignments, etc.

“We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff,” says Steve, who has himself been with the company for 10 years.

“This is a really good place to work and, as a result, we manage to hold and retain really good people, so for our many long term customers, they’re dealing with the same people every time they come back.

community and sponsors many schools and organisations, including North Harbour Rugby Union and Netball North, as well as Hibiscus Hospice and Look Good Feel Better women’s cancer charity.

“People like dealing with people they know and have had a good experience with.”

Steve says there are some exciting new automotive additions to the dealership in the next 12 months. “People like good new product and we have some great new vehicles around the corner,” he says.

The strong community-minded company has a strong commitment to the North Harbour

“We’ve been in business a long time, so we’ve seen the trends change over the years.

“Ten years ago the big sedans like the Falcon and Commodore were the most popular vehicles.

Now the SUVs, utes and pick-up market is where it’s at, with the Ford Ranger the number one selling vehicle in NZ. “We’ve been here for a long time, we’re two very long-servicing brands, we’re here to meet our customers’ needs and we’ve got some new and exciting things just around the corner.” AT North Harbour Ford and Mazda Cnr Wairau and Target Roads Glenfield Auckland T 0800 72 0004 www.northharbour.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Smuggler Marine

The ultimate ride Built by Smuggler Marine, the Whangaroa Coastguard’s new rescue vessel has been designed to meet modern search and rescue needs and to cope with the sometimes treacherous conditions off the Northland coast.

Smuggler Marine director 'Pauline Pringle,' says the coastguard vessel was a new venture for the company, but the Whangaroa Coastguard were aware of the company’s reputation and the quality of their builds.

“It was essential they had a vessel which was safe in open waters and could also cope with the rugged northland coastline. We ticked all the boxes for them.”

She says the coastguard vessel is from Smuggler Marine’s 11.2 RIB mould, which has been developed especially to suit Coastguard’s specialised requirements. The same mould is used in Smuggler Marine’s recreational 9-11 metre vessels, with some major alterations.

“Unlike recreational vehicles the coastguard vessel needs to be able to tie and tow boats, and needs to be fitted out with all the high-tech

electronic equipment, heating systems, hoses, first aid and safety equipment required on a coastguard vessel,” says Pauline Named Kahurangi, ‘treasured possession,’ the vessel is a custom built rigid-hulled inflatable rescue vessel, with GRP hull and a pair of 260hp Volvo diesels on the latest DPH sternlegs.

the crew are working aft they have a hand on the vessel at all times.

Kahurangi’s optimal cruise speed during sea trials was 21-27 knots, consuming 1.9 to 2.1 litres per nautical mile. At these speeds the vessel would have a service range of 350 to 380 nautical miles, with ten percent fuel in reserve.

The crew work area aft, or cockpit, has been designed to provide shelter from the cabin and is low enough for the crew to reach over the side. To the starboard side is a small stainless steel solid davit with its own lifting warp and winch strong enough to lift an inert body from the water.

Waterproof engine ventilation is through vents across the forward part of the machinery space. There is a small crew bench seat with stowage facilities and two further seats in the rear of a cabin, with added emergency equipment, such as a petrol engine-powered fire and salvage pump.

A sturdy, built-in swim or boarding platform is across the transom and a very solid towing post is positioned amidships on top of the transom structure. Ahead of the transom is the full-width, raised engine box, and either side are twin safety grab rails which ensure that when

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The company also makes amphibious Smuggler Strata 800, powered by Orion Marine technology.

Pauline says this boat is extremely popular with owners of beachfront properties as there is no need for a trailer when launching. “It’s so easy. Using the proven Smuggler hull we teamed up with Orion Marine for the best riding amphibious RIB ever.”

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Smuggler also builds tenders for super yachts, motor yachts and launches. These RIBs have a 23 degree deep vee hull, to transport guests and owners to and from the yachts comfortably and safely.

The highest quality finishes and fittings are used and there is a choice of outboard or inboard engine, stern or jet drive. Tubes are top quality Hypalon and are all made in New Zealand. Smuggler’s strata tender range is finished to CE standard for export.

The company’s seven metre Smuggler Stealth family cruiser has a reputation as one of the most capable hulls in any weather conditions.

With its deep vee hull at 27 degrees, it is one of the best riding hulls on the market and has won many awards for its exceptional performance.

“We were the first New Zealand manufacturer to add pontoons to the hull,” says Pauline. “This made it a very safe, stable boat.”

They also build a range of cruisers from 5 metres to 6.8 metres. These trailer boats have a great pedigree, with hulls designed by world class New Zealand designer Scott Robson.

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Titan Marine Engineering

Watercraft is arguably one of man’s most significant inventions and, although the boats of today bear little semblance to the logs or reeds our forebears lashed together to commandeer earth’s waterways, the capabilities of our marine engineering firms too have surpassed those of early civilisation.

service, growing and diversifying over the past two decades as a result.

company’s turnover, making up approximately 50 percent of the workload.

Established in a small workshop situated in Newmarket, Titan’s Marine’s core focus in the early days was directed toward ship repair work, both deck and engine room, aboard the many cargo vessels frequenting the Port of Auckland.

While our waterway vessels have evolved, so too has the technology behind them.

Due to the high fluctuations of workload associated with the ship repair industry, and in order to provide continuity of work for the company’s employees, the company diversified into fabrication and general engineering.

Titan Marine’s industrial based workload typically includes power station construction, maintenance and shutdown work, sewage treatment plant maintenance and upgrade work including large fabrications and installation work, chemical product company planned maintenance and shutdown work, cement company maintenance and shut down work – to name just a few.

From commencement of operations in March 1993 to the present day, Titan Marine has been meeting the marine and industrial engineering needs of a local and international client base, but offering an efficient, competent and professional

Today fabrication and general engineering has grown to become a significant proportion of the

After just a year in business, Titan Marine outgrew the Newmarket premises, with a larger and more suitable facility located and leased

in Halsey Street, Freeman’s Bay, closer to the Port of Auckland, where the company remained based until March 2000.

At this time, Titan Marine Engineering Ltd purchased the business of Marine Steel Ltd, including the building and all equipment in the West Auckland workshops, the Freeman’s Bay slipway, (including the adjacent buildings and equipment) and the head lease for the property.

Today Titan Marine encompasses its own slipway and repair berth in Auckland’s Hamer Street with 64 permanent staff and additional contract casual tradespeople. >

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We operate a large PK27 palfinger hiab with a 19 metre reach We operate 24/7, by appointment and an be there quickly when needed Our charge out rate is $135.00 per hour or part thereof, plus GST Minimum charge is one hour, this includes truck hiab and experienced driver We are an affiliate company to Titan Marine Engineers, so boat engine lift outs and fittings are our expertise • Industrial strength, heavyweight freight delivery, nationwide

Boat engine installations/repower Stone freight pallet relocation Container transport - capacity 20ft Vessel slipway services Building fabrication services Heavy machinery relocation Portacom relocation Vehicle recovery Depot deliveries Onsite fine positioning of heavy plant/machinery etc

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We specialise in the white boat market on the slipway, luxury boats generally over 40 metres, multi-million vessels which cost up to $60 million per vessel. This work can range from a minor underwater paint job to a full-blown multimillion dollar refit.

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- CLIVE ROYCE-BAINBRIDGE

A slipway of size and stature Construction on the slipway at 14 Hamer Street was carried out in 1973, established for repairs to fishing boats for the local market and commercial cargo vessels of up to 1,600 tonnes travelling between New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu.

Located in the heart of Auckland city, Titan Marine’s slipway has an experienced team of dedicated technicians on hand and is ready for your yacht.

The 1,500 tonne slipway facility and 80 metre repair berth enables Titan Marine to accommodate a wide range of super yachts and other large pleasure craft, with the capacity and capability to offer all repairs and maintenance.

The slipway is engineered for 1,500 tonne with the 80 metre repair berth, plus with Titan’s class approved fabrication and machining capabilities, the yard is a viable option for any vessel maintenance or refit requirements. In downtown Auckland beside the Silo Superyacht Marina, Titan Marine is in a unique position to cater to vessels in their shipyard and works on the dock.

No man stands alone As is the nature of success, a strong team of loyal suppliers have also played an important role in the success of Titan Marine, including the likes of: Holton Marine, Air Matters, About Insulation, MGM Freight, Mammoth, Takapuna Contractors, Reptech Corporation, Thomson Towboats, Auckland Engineering Supplies, Documents Unlimited, Akzo Nobel Coatings, Out There Business Solutions, Total Refrigeration and Marine Evolutions.

The company’s highly-regarded team includes aluminium welders holding classification approvals under various societies, among the other specialist marine engineers. And the mission: To provide top quality, 24 hours, seven days a week, service to its international and domestic customers.

World-class high-pressure industrial water blasting company that provides the highest quality services to our customers throughout New Zealand.

SURFACE PREPARATION / MARINE INDUSTRIAL

High pressure water blasting provides speed and versatility in removing paint coatings in multiple layers.

The flow and pressure can be adjusted to remove paint coatings to the desired level. Surface rust and scale can be removed with very little effort giving a good surface to repair or re-coat.

HYDRO DEMOLITION

In many situations water blasting has huge benefits of being able to remove concrete with avoiding the vibration associated with equipment such as jack hammers that will damage surrounding material.

Hydro demolition is used to remove sub-standard concrete while leaving your steel reinforcing and mesh undamaged but very clean.

CONCRETE SCARIFICATION

We use this application to scratch through the top layer of old damaged concrete to provide a suitable surface for new concrete to bind onto. This process keeps the structural integrity without destroying the original structure.

PIPE AND TUBE CLEANING

High-pressure water blasting for various diameters and types of pipes. Cleaning of tube bundles for the removal of build up and contaminates.

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Water blasting can be used as a cutting tool and is uniquely suited to situations with gas and other flammable materials where heat or sparks are a dangerous option.

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Titan Marine Engineering The Lloyds and DNV-GL approved yard is equipped to provide the full spectrum of marinebased services - something which has been gratefully received by the superyacht clients who have moved to snap up a place in the queue for work. The experienced team is known for its ability to complete work to the industry’s high standard and meeting the expectations of clients.

Work within Titan’s comprehensive facilities can include steel, stainless steel and aluminium fabrication, painting and fairing, surveying, interior and exterior refits, mechanical services and antifouling, with full project management onsite. The large class approved fabrication and machine workshops on site allow all work to be carried out metres from the yacht.

In recent years the Titan team changed the mode of slipway management to run as a “closed yard” operation, primarily in order to provide greater quality control over the various subcontractors frequently employed within the yard.

Titan Marine Engineering recognised early in 2000 that to remain competitive within the marine industry it required diversity, Titan’s general manager at the time, Clive RoyceBainbridge, said at the launch.

“We had the manpower, the management structure, the facilities, experience and expertise.

All that was required was the opportunity to prove to prospective and discerning clients, on and offshore, that the company, which was at that time an unknown vessel constructor, could construct a vessel to international standards.”

The completion of the project confirms the New Zealand boat building industry, and Titan Marine itself, can meet the challenge of producing a vessel to world-class quality standards. >

Specialist Marine Painting Contractors • Abrasive blasting including garnet blasting • High pressure water blasting • General surface cleaning and preparation • Super yacht commercial painting • Protective coatings • Repainting of black / grey or water tanks • Painting in confined spaces Proud to support Titan Marine Engineering Takapuna Contractors 1971 Ltd has been blasting and painting vessels, commercial buildings and industrial structures for over 45 years. Most of our work involves the preparation of tugs, barges, fishing boats and super yachts. We do water and garnet blasting of hulls, interiors, tanks and new steel.

We also do the application of a variety of paint systems including Prop Speed to propellers and shafts.

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“We’ve built a 24 metre barge with its own moon pool, which allows access to the water for research and divers' mudhopper and hydraulic spud mooring system. This is specific for the New Zealand coast, but due to its versatility it has been seconded to the Australian coast.

“We specialise in the white boat market on the slipway, luxury boats generally over 40 metres, multi-million vessels which cost up to $60 million per vessel. This work can range from a minor underwater paint job to a full-blown multimillion dollar refit.

“We still do the local fish fleet and the Ports of Auckland tugs.”

From superyachts to Hiabs Today the Titan Marine business includes its own slipway and repair berth in central Auckland, a machine shop catering for heavy or large capacity machining, plus purpose-built site work equipment.

“Within these three significant facilities we have a diverse range of capabilities,” Titan Marine’s senior project manager Phil Cameron says.

“We also have the ability to provide off site fabrication work. We’re in a strong, competitive position going forward.”

Superyachts

low dust composite blasting systems and pipe lining robotics.

With the 1,500 tonne slipway facility and repair berth, Titan Marine can carry out water blasting and antifouling, hull painting and complete marine mechanical services. Full project management is available. Titan Marine has traditional craftsmen, class approved machining and fabrication capabilities, survey management and caters for total refits

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Titan Marine’s specialist marine engineers can carry out a massive range of work. This list is vast and includes: main engine overhauls and surveys, class approved fabrication for stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminium, deck and hull structural repairs, generator repairs and overhauls, boiler surveys and repairs, pump repairs and rebuilds.

The list of capabilities continues with: spare parts supply, electrical repairs and installation, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs and installations, dry docking and lay ups, propeller repairs to Germanischer Lloyd’s specifications and engine repairs to all classification society specifications. All available 24 hours, seven days a week >

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We also have the ability to provide off site fabrication work. We’re in a strong, competitive position going forward.

Behind the business

The current permanent employee workforce of tradespeople is made up of the following professions: • Engine fitters, marine • Fitters, mechanical • Fitters, electrical • Fitters, turners and machinists

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They say a business is only as strong as its weakest link. Thankfully there’s nothing weak about the team that stands behind Titan Marine Engineering.

Presently, Titan Marine Engineering Ltd employs approximately 55 trades people of all disciplines on a full-time basis, with an extensive network of selected subcontractors which are utilised for the larger projects undertaken by the company, whether it be industrial or marine oriented. AT

• Fitters welders • Boilermakers • Aluminium welders • Marine electricians.

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Monocrane

The tools to lift any load During the past decade New Zealand industries have made significant progress towards improved work place efficiency and productivity streamlining. In parallel to these themes; the NZ Health & Safety Act has been refreshed and brought about positive change to ensure that everyone who arrives at work goes home at the end of the day.

The H&S changes require companies to critically look at their current safework practices to meet the new obligations; this includes any ‘traditional’ methods of overhead lifting.

Has your company considered: • If the use of a forklift, to lift a product, is still a satisfactory work practice?

• If your gantry crane operator with years of experience is trained to the NCEA3800 unit standard?

• If company productivity as well as safety would increase with automated overhead lifting?

Based in Auckland’s Silverdale, Monocrane is a one stop crane and hoist solutions shop, with the ability to design, manufacture, install and service the full range of standard and specialised customer specific lifting solutions.

Monocrane 2010 Limited was incorporated by entrepreneur Philip Bayly in 2010 as the New Zealand partnership of JDN Monocrane Pty Ltd. JDN Monocrane is a leading crane designer and manufacturer in Australia with more than 35 years of experience in the crane industry.

“We have a strong focus on our company values and strategic alliances to ensure we deliver our company vision, that is; to be known as the number one preferred crane supplier and servicing team in New Zealand,” Monocrane’s business strategy manager Justine Rowe advises.

“Our partnership with JDN Monocrane is a key alliance which gains our local company access to continuously evolving technology developments and crane innovation – which alone we would not have the capacity to focus on in parallel to delivering a valued customer experience. >

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We have increased the skill level of our service technicians with new team members to service our customers better and smarter. Likewise, we have additional staff in our crane manufacturing team with strong key skills and bespoke experience.

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- PHILIP BAYLY

“JDN Monocrane are six times the size of our company, which is our ‘one-day’ aspiration!”

Monocrane 2010 has grown from strength to strength, successfully building a significant number of quarter tonne to 50 tonne cranes.

The company also offers nationwide crane servicing, with fully qualified service technicians offering a 24-hour availability carrying a large range of parts.

of Auckland CBD. This crane has a bespoke design for the project assisting the 25 metre deep excavation of a drainage tunnel as part of the larger city rail link works.

Monocrane is currently relocating two 50 tonne cranes, which were built for MacKays to Peka Peka Alliance, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor development, to their new owner, HEB Construction in Tauranga.

The service team regularly makes two trips a year around all of New Zealand to carry out routine servicing for customers (and breakdown cover for the unexpected).

You could say the sky is the limit for this innovative local manufacturer. “We’re committed to excellence in every project we turn our hand to,” Justine says.

In 2016 the company installed a 16 tonne gantry crane for the City Rail Link project in the centre

Achieving such levels of excellence requires help and forging professional relationships with

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Standing out in a crowded market Like any industry, the overhead lifting equipment industry is a competitive one.

However, as the only company with a sole focus on crane building, Monocrane is in a strong position going forward.

The company has heavily invested in key people and additional staff in preparation for the growth phase Monocrane is currently experiencing. “We’ve really focused on strengthening the business with key people,” Monocrane’s general manager Tim Lynch says.

“To support our growth strategy, Philip says, “we hired our business strategy manager 18 months ago, to plan our future whilst Tim and the team were busy delivering the day to day business for our customers.

“We have increased the skill level of our service technicians with new team members to service our customers better and smarter. Likewise, we have additional staff in our crane manufacturing team with strong key skills and bespoke experience.”

“Because of this, we get to know your business and your needs and can design, build, install and service the project from start to finish, as well as organising all the compliance testing, design verification plus staff training.”

Whatever your transport needs, DSV will get it there With offices in more than 80 countries, DSV is a truly global player offering transport and logistics services worldwide.

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REM Device proudly partner with Monocrane 2010 Limited who are our exclusive distribution agent for New Zealand and Australia for our Italian made remote control systems.

Our REMDEVICE radio control systems are well suited to harsh industrial conditions, while still being ergonomic and easy to use.

Long life, quick charge batteries ensure that downtime is brought to a minimum & the IP65 rated, shock proof, chemical and water resistant hand-pieces ensure that your investment will stand the test of time, even in the harshest of environments.

With a 3 year warranty on all chargers and electronic parts, you can buy with peace of mind knowing you have a quality product and a guarantee to match.

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Monocrane Specialising in fully automated cranes and remote controlled systems, Monocrane has an Australasian-wide exclusive agency with the reputable REM Radio Remotes from Italy. “We’ve painstakingly selected REM throughout years of association with the industry,” Tim says.

“The Italian made products are really robust, easy to configure to whatever you want them to do and we’ve proven them to be almost indestructible, with competitive pricing. These are not just for cranes, they are industrial remotes for across many industries!

“People are moving away from using roving pendants on their cranes, and towards a remote control – much safer for operators not to be restricted as to where they safely stand by the length of the cable on a fixed pendant.”

The company also has a New Zealand exclusive agency with STAHL Crane Systems in Germany, to distribute this quality brand of chain hoists and manual hoists into our NZ market.

“STAHL has over 115 years of crane building experience and a highly capable research and development department with pioneering innovations. We promote these chain hoists due to the high quality, robust and reliable design, with versatile settings which overall are priced as great value for money.”

Explosion-protected crane technology is used in many branches of industries: in the chemical and petrochemical industries, in mining, power generation, food and pharmaceuticals. With its highly developed solutions, STAHL Crane Systems leads the world market for explosionprotected crane technology.

Due to the company’s growth in the past three years, the company director, Philip Bayly has

• Cranes from 3 to 350 tonnes lifting capacity • Lifting from 1m to 115m in height • 2x300t cranes available

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My ethos for the company is if we ensure that we keep our customers’ businesses working who rely on cranes - then our business will be around for the long term.

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secured a larger site and is focussed on building a custom designed premise across 2017 and 2018 to relocate to. “This will enable us to be even more efficient in our production and create a greater capacity to meet the New Zealand overhead crane supply needs,” Philip says.

“My ethos for the company is if we ensure that we keep our customers’ businesses working, who rely on cranes - then our business will be around for the long term.” AT Monocrane 16 Tavern Road Silverdale Auckland T (09) 426 7636 E info@monocrane.co.nz www.monocrane.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Boating, Fishing & Marine | Seahorse Electric Kontikis

The beach fisherman’s best friend Fishing, the beach, and hanging out with friends and family - they’re all essential elements of the Kiwi summer lifestyle - when you combine all three you’ve got an ideal day out.

Seahorse’s Kontiki range of beach fishing systems have been designed to fit in perfectly with the Kiwi lifestyle, enabling people to have fun on the beach, with the added pleasure of bringing home some fresh fish for the barbecue.

“It’s ideal for anyone with a campervan or smaller car as it separates into two parts and is easy to store. It requires much less physical energy to carry it down to the beach and it’s very easy to use.”

The Tauranga-based company produces a range of beach long-line fishing systems, which can take a line out up to 2,000 metres - perfect for catching coastal fish such as snapper, kahawai, kingfish and more.

The S30 has many of the tried-and-true features of Seahorse’s other Kontiki systems.

It comes with a lightweight 30lb thrust motor, 10amp hour lithium battery, the Seahorse lithium batter charger and a night-activated strobe light and flag.

With the new S30 model Seahorse has made it even easier for people to catch fresh fish from the beach. The new model is lighter and more compact than other models, says owner Phil Scherer.

Having fun on the beach is the name of the game

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It has 1,500 metres of 140kg breaking strain dyneema line. If using the clip and go traceboard, it comes with an 80 stoppered backbone, 100m dyneema leader and strop. If using the autofeed traceboard, the backbone and leader will be on the autofeed traceboard. It also comes with 10 spare traces, five clip on weights and an operator’s manual and DVD. Phil says the S30 has been particularly popular with older people, especially retirees who live close to the beach.

He says along with being able to pull in some fresh fish, part of the attraction of the Kontiki fishing system is that it makes fishing a social event.

“People often buy them as it’s a nice way to spend the day on the beach. You can get together with your friends or the family, do some fishing, have a barbecue and just have fun together.

“Small children can be involved in the launching and the retrieval of the Kontiki and can go off and keep themselves entertained while the baits are soaking.”

Kontiki beach fishing systems are designed for coastal fishing

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The company has been designing and building the electric fishing systems since 2001.

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Business development | Smith and Sons Epsom and Remuera

Making you house a mansion

Love your location but tired of your home? Renovation building experts Smith and Sons Epsom and Remuera are just the people to see to help you achieve all the delights that a new house offers, but within the comforts and confines of your existing home.

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Seahorse Kontikis make a day fishing from the beach fun for the whole family

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It’s ideal for anyone with a campervan or smaller car as it separates into two parts and is easy to store. It requires much less physical energy to carry it down to the beach and it’s very easy to use.

With models to suit all needs, the range includes the powerful GPS Seahorse, which has a 46lb thrust motor, electric winch and traceboard to allow fishing anywhere and anytime.

Phil says this is New Zealand's and the world’s most favourite Kontiki and is the only one with the proven Seahorse GPS-controlled autopilot system. “That means it will stay straight on course in big waves and strong currents.”

Part of a long fishing tradition Phil says Kontiki fishing is a classic Kiwi pastime which has been around since the 1930s and 40s, but has become increasingly popular since the 1990s.

Modern Kontiki fishing is a development of a traditional Polynesian method. Originally Kontiki fishing used sail rafts or inflated tyres with sails to pull long lines from the beach. They looked a lot like Thor Heyerdahl’s raft Kon Tiki that sailed

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from South America to the Polynesian Islands – hence the name.

These early lines had a hundred or more hooks on each set. Phil jokes that given the success the Seahorse range has with 25 hooks, he can’t imagine what those early fishers did with all the fish they caught.

Seahorse developed their own Kontiki on the Bay of Plenty beaches. Since 2001 it has developed its range and now sells them throughout New Zealand and around the world. AT Seahorse Equipment Limited PO Box 532 Tauranga 3140 T (07) 543 0266 E sales@seahorse.net.nz www.seahorse.net.nz

Dotmar is proud to supply precision engineered plastic components to Seahorse Equipment and congratulate them on the continued success of their world class products.

Dotmar has proudly supported the marine industry for over 35 years delivering specialized and innovative solutions. We are pleased to work with an industry sector delivering worldwide acclaim to designers, engineers, boat builders and equipment manufacturers.

From runabout to commercial jet boat, trailer-sailor to Americas Cup yacht, recreational fisher to aquaculture industry - Dotmar Engineering Plastics materials and manufactured components can be found in a wide variety of applications.

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Established as the sister company of GJ Gardner Homes, Smith and Sons has quickly grown to become one of New Zealand’s largest building renovation companies in the six short years it’s been in operation.

Franchise owner Steve McDowall puts this down to reliability; instilling in every client the confidence that Smith and Sons will smoothly and professionally achieve exactly what is required.

In order to do this the company draws on a network of knowledge and expertise that extends beyond in-house personnel.

It allows for problem solving using outside-of-the-box solutions, while still meeting industry compliance and keeping your project ticking along.

It’s these valued working relationships with organisations like GJ and Placemakers, as well as a host of local subcontractors, that enables Smith and Sons to complete their work with such confidence.

They’ve navigated a range of projects from the cosmetic to the complex. From laundries to houses set on 45degree-angle terrain to lifting existing houses to build new foundations.

In some cases they’ve even shaved up to tens of thousands of dollars, and countless hours off projects, due to their problem-solving skills.

Where other companies mightn’t have reached a solution at all.

Of course renovating presents its fair share of challenges–the bones of the house are essentially hidden until you can get behind the walls to investigate. This is where a project manager dedicated to the ‘prevention is better than cure’ approach comes in very handy, beelining issues before they become just that.

So whether it be rotting wood, outdated compliance or anything else, Smith and Sons is committed to giving your home the facelift it needs while ensuring it retains its character and long-term appeal. Most importantly so it meets modern building standards and blows as little over budget and timeframe as possible.

Give Smith and Sons a call today in no time at all you could be relaxing in your brand new dream home without having to move or build from scratch. AT Smith and Sons Epsom and Remuera 75a Boston Road Grafton Auckland T (09) 529 0045 E epsom@smith-sons.co.nz E remuera@smith-sons.co.nz www.smithandsonsepsom.co.nz www.smithandsonsremuera.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Rod Douglas Construction

Work begins on major Orewa subdivision

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Spread over 42 hectares, the large scale residential development, 37km north of central Auckland, will offer a mix of standalone houses, ‘Zero Lot’ dwellings, terraces and apartments to appeal to a wide range of home buyers.

Amenities in the new neighbourhood will include a small retail centre, kindergarten and open parkland.

The picturesque location features two northsouth ridges and a river, and one third of the land is covered by forest. The eastern section overlooks the sea, and the northern section is adjacent to a natural reserve.

The project will be delivered in stages. The entire development is for 253 detached houses, 142 ‘Zero Lot’ dwellings, 93 terraced homes and 82 apartment complexes. Completion of stage one sub-divisions is expected by August Developed by Changda International NZ, Sunny Heights is situated close to State Highway 1 and 2018. The rest of the construction is expected will accommodate 56 affordable housing options. to complete in late 2021.

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Ivan Tomason doubts there’s a road in Northland that doesn’t have one of his company’s sheds on it.

Why? Because Ivan owns Rod Douglas Construction which has been building sheds and barns in Northland for more than 50 years.

The company has grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the region, specialising in timber sheds and barns of all shapes and sizes, as well as large steel commercial sheds and the occasional house.

Rod Douglas Construction builds a wide range of sheds, including:

• Storage sheds • Board and batten sheds • Commercial sheds Its sheds are used for a huge range of purposes, including as storage sheds, boat sheds, farm • Farm sheds sheds, hay barns, utility sheds, meeting houses, • Boat sheds commercial and retail premises, and even • Hay barns as housing. “We build a plethora of different WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE SAFETY • Utility sheds. OF buildings,” Ivan says.

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Why choose Rod Douglas Construction for your new shed?

It features French windows imported from a chateau and some old barn doors that have been refurbished.

We catered to the customer’s specific needs and they’re very happy.

- IVAN TOMASON

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• Quality workmanship and materials • Proven strength and durability • A great investment to add value to your property • A product that will stand the test of time and outlast any other • 50 years of knowledge and experience • Competitive prices and value for money • 25 year structural and five year workmanship guarantee.

During the years there has been a growing demand for Rod Douglas Construction’s board and batten American barn-style buildings.

“With our wide range of plans and custombuilt solutions, we have a building to suit your requirements in material and style that will do the job, look the part and last for decades,” he says.

These sheds are ideal as utility sheds or barns but are also well suited to being customised to housing standards to make beautiful homes.

They offer a lot of space through the addition of an extra floor or mezzanine level.

“When comparing our products and service with our competitors, bear in mind our company has been around since 1965 and we know our way around a shed.” AT

Customers who choose board and batten sheds want a building that is different to standard housing, resulting in many unique homes being built throughout Northland.

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Rod Douglas Construction started out making half round sheds, although demand for these sheds has dropped off and have been replaced by the board and batten sheds.

“It’s quite a niche market. We mainly do timber sheds and they can be modified and adapted in many different ways. We do lots of different sizes and styles, different pitched roofs and we can do weatherboards on them as well,” Ivan says.

“They’re all dressed and tantalised timber. We make them so they stand up to the test of time.

We’ve been here for a long time and we like our customers to keep coming back to us to buy another one.”

A unique business premises Rod Douglas Construction recently built a board and battern building with wooden gables for a client to use as a premise for her antique business. “It was modified to suit her needs,” says Ivan.

“It features French windows imported from a chateau and some old barn doors that have been refurbished. We catered to the customer’s specific needs and they’re very happy.”

Ivan’s three sons have all worked in the business at times, and helped Ivan build a company that provides clients with products they can be proud of. Ivan is heavily focused on ensuring every building his company builds is built to the highest quality standard, overseeing each job closely.

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Property & Construction | Parkinson & Holland

Civil engineering with the environment in mind An innovative new micro tunnel-boring machine purchased recently by Parkinson & Holland is making underground pipe installation jobs faster and less disruptive for clients, the public and the environment.

The Vermeer Axis guided boring system is a pit-launched, trenchless installation . It's method designed to achieve pinpoint, 0on-grade accuracy while eliminating some of the difficult steps associated with other installation techniques.

It is used for water and sewer projects that require precise, on-grade boring, which is traditionally time consuming, labour intensive and expensive work. Axis was developed in Australia and manufactured in America.

Director Bruce Holland says it is the only machine of its type in New Zealand and one of only 14 believed to be operating in the world.

“This is a very expensive piece of equipment and opens up new markets for us,” he says.

“It fits in with what we do with our horizontal directional drilling. It’s a whole different market because of the plug size and accuracy the Axis offers.”

Advantages of the Axis Bruce says the Axis offers huge benefits to both Parkinson & Holland and its customers.

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• Suitable for most ground conditions including basalt rock • Superior productivity to alternative methods in many situations • No fracking due to the use of vacuum, creating a negative pressure bore • Clean trenchless jobsites with minimal traffic disruption • Modular design for site versatility and minimal disruption

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With the Axis, the job now gets done quicker.

When we have to go under buildings and places, to grade where no one else can and there’s not a lot of space, that’s where the Axis stands out on its own.

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• Reduced environmental risks, such as less fluids and minimum soil displacement • Greater health and safety benefits • Variety of pipe material options available.

Bruce says the Axis gives Parkinson & Holland customers the choice of more modern technology.

“With the Axis, the job now gets done quicker.

When we have to go under buildings and places, to grade where no one else can and there’s not a lot of space, that’s where the Axis stands out on its own.”

• Only 200mm minimum cover from surface required

Parkinson & Holland has already completed a stormwater project for the Auckland City Council on Station Road, Manurewa, which was a challenging job due to the large number of underground services and the urban environment.

• Minimal reinstatement costs due to needing only two pits, which can then be used as manholes

The company is now using the Axis to install new sewer lines 12 metres deep in Glen Eden for Watercare Services.

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Property & Construction | Parkinson & Holland Professional environmental and civil services Parkinson & Holland offer a comprehensive range of civil construction, environmental management and CCTV pipeline inspection services.

The company’s civil construction work includes rock sawing, horizontal directional rock drilling, chain trenching and hydro excavation.

These hydro excavation units give Parkinson & Holland the ability to eliminate the risk of damaging underground utilities and tree roots.

The company’s environmental management services include vacuum loading, CCTV pipeline inspections and hydro jetting.

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“We have a brand new hydro excavator that’s been custom built,” Bruce says.

“While we have other hydro excavation equipment, this one is a big unit and extends our capabilities further. We now have hydro excavation units with spoil capacity from 2.5 tonnes to 14 tonnes.”

Parkinson & Holland’s core business is vacuum loading. Since the beginning Bruce has custom designed and built his fleet of vacuum trucks to make sure they meet the specific needs of clients.

Today Parkinson & Holland’s fleet ranges in cartage capacity from 3,500 litres to 25,000 litres, and carries a range of liquid and hazardous wastes including grease trap, septic/waste water, silt, sand, slurry, and interceptor wastes.

We have dedicated teams in civil construction, a range of custom built vacuum trucks in our environmental management team and the latest CCTV Pipeline inspection equipment.

The company also does CCTV pipeline inspection work, which is used for inspections and diagnosis, council build-over reports, and asset locating and accurate plotting of as-built drainage plans.

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Property & Construction | Atlas Concrete

Complete concrete supplier Although Atlas Concrete’s reputation has been firmly cemented on the strength of its ready-mix concrete supply operation, there is much more to this local firm than that.

Established more than 70 years ago, the family owned business supplies ready mix concrete, pre-cast concrete, aggregate and other related supplies to the greater Auckland and Northland areas via 10 branches that span four divisions: Atlas Concrete, Atlas Quarries, Mt Rex Shipping and Atlas Tilt Slab.

Atlas Concrete operates five concrete plants throughout Auckland: Takapuna, Wiri, Kumeu, Silverdale and Panmure, with two in Northland: Ruakaka and Brynderwyn.

All five plants feature a dry goods department, supplying building materials, sand, aggregates, tools, hardware and supplies to builders, construction companies and even DIYers.

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A key part of business is the recycling operation, with a main recycling site based in Albany. Old concrete from driveways or buildings is crushed down to different grades and re-sold as recycled product for a range of different applications, including use as a hard fill or drainage material, Atlas Concrete commercial sales representative, Reuben Scott explains.

“Concrete disposal can be a waste of valuable resources, so the councils are very supportive of recycling operations and encourage recycled products in hardfill, drainage and in some cases for concrete manufacture.

“It is a great alternative to standard base metals that can be used in most jobs.”

In addition to concrete disposal, Atlas’ recycling businesses also deal with waste products from concrete manufacture and construction, such as slurry and concrete washings.

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Property & Construction | Atlas Concrete Additions to the growing recycling operation include a second sweeper truck for sweeping dry spills and sandy yards, a new vacuum truck for slurry recycling and a third vacuum truck on the way.

Atlas Concrete also operates its own sand plant in the Kaipara Harbour. Sand is on-sold to concrete companies for use in their product, building firms for block-laying, turf management companies and even preschools for use in their sandpits.

“We’ve recently added a berthing area for a second barge, which allows us to unload from two barges giving us greater capacity to supply the increasing demand in Auckland,” Reuben says.

“We’re getting a lot busier in that area and required the additional space and resources.”

A tilt-slab division is located in Silverdale for the manufacture of pre-cast panels for new construction. With Auckland’s residential growth putting pressure on production and delivery capacity, Auckland precast concrete lead times are now close to 20 weeks.

“However, we’re also expanding our manufacturing area for this division and increasing the numbers of beds available to make the panels which will increase our production capacity.”

Atlas Concrete also operates its own quarries in Brynderwyn and Tinopai. “Our diverse capabilities are a real selling point for us and set us apart in a competitive marketplace,” Reuben says.

“Within our concrete business, it’s a real struggle when we’re busy and large bookings cancel after we’ve turned other customers away

and brought in drivers who then lose work.

When orders are changed last minute, deliveries are late, which puts pressure on everyone within the construction programme.

We are actively trying to minimise the disruption for the whole supply chain by encouraging strong communication.

“As the Auckland construction demand grows, we need to get smarter about how we plan work and order concrete to prevent a bottleneck in concrete supply. We’re keen to lead that change in the market through improved communication to ensure we can make the most of Atlas’ concrete delivery capacity in Auckland.”

Atlas Concrete is a family-run business and has the ability to do what needs to be done in-house, making them quick on their commercial feet.

“We pride ourselves on our service. It’s important to get high quality concrete on time.

If product is late, it costs the customer on site,” Reuben says.

“We’re looking forward to future growth. We’re gradually expanding as the market demands.

Auckland is a rapidly growing city with a number of subdivisions and construction works taking place. We’re meeting that demand and will continue to do so.” AT

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Inter-tenancy Walls & Floors

Don’t just build it, Superbuild it ‘Building up not out’ is fast becoming the key slogan for Auckland as the Supercity seeks to increase residential density to combat the land shortage and resulting housing crisis in light of a rapidly increasing population.

Yet, when it comes to close-proximity living, you suddenly become all too aware of every single footstep or loud noise your neighbours make.

New Zealand building products and construction systems firm, Superbuild International Ltd, has been focusing its efforts on providing inter-tenancy wall and floor solutions for the high density living which is being recommended for the Auckland market under the new Unitary Plan.

The Supercrete brand of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) offers a high-quality construction material without the high price tag. A unique manufacturing process entraps tiny air bubbles, providing excellent thermal and acoustic properties, as well as reducing the weight to less than a quarter of conventional concrete.

“The concrete is a pumice-like material which can be cut, shaped and manhandled into position, using standard tools,” Superbuild’s Auckland territory Hub manager, Chris Middleditch explains.

“The wall panels can be installed in a downstairs wall in as little as 2-3 hours and 4-7 hours in an upstairs wall, including the triangular roof section. Chris designed some of New Zealand’s first AAC buildings in the mid 1990’s and has been involved in installing Supercrete into various applications since, however using these lightweight steel reinforced panels in inter-tenancy walls and floors is a recent advancement.

“This light weight enables the panels to be mounted off timber frames,” Chris says, “and has revolutionised how you provide duplex and terraced apartment buildings.”

The Building Code requirements for fire rating between adjoined residences is typically 30 minutes, but Supercrete 75mm thick panels have a fire rating of two hours, protecting not just the lives within the building, but the adjoined assets as well.

It’s the sound reducing capabilities of the high-quality range of inter-tenancy products which are attracting the most attention. “When it comes to the inter-tenancy partition of adjoining duplexes, terraced townhouses and apartments, noise transfer between units becomes a key issue,” Chris says.

Superbuild has been working with Auckland University’s acoustic testing lab to confirm the extent of the noise reduction capabilities of the product range. “Our 75mm inter-tenancy wall system has just been given sound transmission class ratings(STC) between 69 and 71 (deemed ‘superior’ for soundproofing; most sounds inaudible) based on different wall linings.

“Many conventional terraced homes struggle to pass the STC 55 threshold, so these Supercrete numbers are in the range of inter-cinema noise reduction capabilities.”

The growing local profile has seen Superbuild’s AAC products installed in the Stonefields subdivision, Hobsonville Point, Karaka, Ormiston and Flat Bush.

“These new inter-tenancy systems will be formally launched early in the New Year with a new design

guide, although a number of housing companies have already taken us up on the system, with 500 homes in Auckland already boasting Supercrete IT walls and with installations at 40 houses in Mount Wellington and Hobsonville this week alone,” Chris adds.

The 75mm Supercrete flooring system, SoundFloor, is ideal for strata titles in a timber-framed environment.

“This provides fire protection and, with a unique ‘Supercoustic’ underlay, is ideal for applications where you have a separate tenancy upstairs, even with traditionally noisy tiled floor finishes,” he says.

“That’s a dramatic change. Traditionally you would have to construct downstairs as masonry or concrete slab walls with a suspended slab mid-floor for a separate tenancy. Now, using SoundFloor, you can build with timber, steel or ply beam joists, which results in a much faster build process and consequently significant cost savings.”

Supercrete products also carry a 15-year product warranty giving the customer peace of mind.

“This product range has opened up new possibilities when it comes to the design of terraced and multi storey framed strata title housing, by replacing the slow and cumbersome solutions traditionally separating apartments, with something which is light, fast, easy, cost-effective and exceeds code in a number of areas.”

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Property & Construction | Safety Nets NZ

Catching you when you fall Safety Nets NZ’s position as a market leader in fall arrest protection systems for construction sites throughout New Zealand was recently confirmed.

The company won the 2016 Westpac Auckland Business Award - North, for Excellence in Innovation.

Safety Nets NZ general manager, Craig Daly, says the company was proud to win this prestigious award which recognised all the hard work that had been put in to ensure the company is providing the best possible service for its clients.

“We have been recognised for pioneering the development of the safety net fall protection system that is now widely used on residential construction projects throughout not just the Auckland region, but indeed around the country,” says Craig.

The safety nets have been used for some time in commercial applications, and over recent years the company has also focused on promoting the

benefits of using its safety nets in the residential building industry.

To this end the company has established protocols and procedures for use of the safety nets specifically for the residential building sector. “The new protocols we have developed for residential builders have proven to offer a practical solution to the problem of internal fall protection on house construction sites,” says Craig.

“We have worked with the industry and actively sought feedback from builders to ensure that our systems work and have minimal impact on the operations of the builders, both in terms of cost and programme.”

Craig says there are many advantages to using nets from Safety Nets NZ. Unlike other means

of internal fall protection, the installation of safety netting offers unhindered and increased movement for workers both above and below the net.

the fact that Safety Nets NZ has established centres based in Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington to service the ever increasing demand for their services

The nets provide a collective passive safety solution for potential falls, meaning the net system, unlike a personal harness, is not reliant on workers themselves having to take steps to establish fall protection measures.

“It is our aim to offer the most professional, practical and efficient safety net installation solution in the country, with delivery of the highest possible level of customer service being our main focus.” AT

Nets from Safety Nets NZ can be used in conjunction with normal scaffolding in a wide variety of situations, including edge protection, general fall protection, overhead protection, shafts and openings, high rise construction, bridge construction and repair, railroad bridges, steel and concrete construction, and roof replacement.

Craig says the appeal and acceptance of the safety net fall protection system is shown by the increasing numbers of leading-group house building companies using their services, and

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Property & Construction | Platinum Pacific Group

The benefit of diversity and experience Whether you want a new home, your old one extended and refurbished or repaired and reclad, Platinum Pacific Group is the only place to look.

The company operates Platinum Pacific Homes, which builds new homes and does renovations and alterations, as well as Platinum Pacific Reclad, which will reclad and remediate your home.

Platinum Pacific Homes Platinum Pacific Homes offers a wide range of high quality building services, including design and build, renovations and alterations, maintenance and repairs and building assessments.

Director Martin Bamford’s highly skilled team can turn any vision into a dream home that will suit the needs of its owners. It offers a complete design-and-build service, from site selection through to completion.

Platinum Pacific Homes has many years’ experience turning ideas into sketches and then into a plan, ensuring you’re happy with every aspect before the plans are finalised and a fixed price provided.

The team will help you make the best use of your section and its orientation to the sun and views. They will manage the entire project to ensure your building experience is as enjoyable and stress free as possible.

Platinum Pacific Homes and Platinum Pacific Reclad offer a comprehensive range of building services, including: • New home design and build • Renovations and alterations • Total home reclads • Leak detection and prevention • Maintenance and repairs • Building tips • Building assessments.

Platinum Pacific Homes is experienced at completing renovations and alterations, from a single room to extensive house alterations including decking and garages. All home owners receive a fixed-price quote and a Certified Builders’ 10 year written guarantee.

The company also offers a comprehensive maintenance and repair service that includes preventative maintenance, painting, general and emergency repairs, and inspections for evidence of leaks.

Platinum Pacific Group has a range of projects on the go, including new builds, renovations, and work within the education sector.

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Platinum Pacific Reclad can bring your leaky home back to life through repairing and replacing its external cladding.

Platinum Pacific Reclad is a specialist in repairing leaky homes. This can involve a small targeted repair or a full reclad.

Recladding a leaky building is a process by which the exterior cladding is replaced by one of a higher quality that has been installed correctly to be water tight. Any framing timber that is rotting is replaced before the building is reclad.

The company is experienced in the recladding of residential homes and large commercial buildings, as well as schools.

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Property & Construction | Wilkinson Building and Construction

A decade of dedicated craftsmanship Wilkinson Building and Construction might be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, but the team’s level of experience far exceeds that milestone.

Owner Richard Wilkinson has more than 20 years building experience and some of his team have been in the industry for nearly 40 years.

It is this level of experience that has made the building company so successful, says Richard. “We’ve seen it all, done it all, and found solutions to every problem,’ he says.

Wilkinson Building and Construction builds highend architecturally designed homes throughout Auckland, renovates high-end houses, works on light commercial projects and is involved in seismic strengthening of buildings.

Richard is still a hands-on builder and employs a team of around 15 trained and qualified carpenters, along with three apprentices. Two teams concentrate on residential projects and one team specialises in light commercial projects. The company also works with building owners, councils, heritage groups and others to upgrade buildings to the latest seismic strengthening standards.

Wilkinson Building and Construction has worked with many of Auckland’s leading architects building some of Auckland’s most attractive and substantial million dollar homes.

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Richard says it is the company’s reputation for attention to detail and going the extra mile while staying within budget that has made it a popular choice in the high-end residential market.

The range of light commercial work they have undertaken is diverse and has included new offices for leading real estate agencies, building an Asian supermarket chain and constructing new swimming pools and gymnasiums.

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The company is a member of Master Builders, Registered Certified Builders, Licensed Building Practitioners and members of the training organisation BCITO. This ensures that everything built by Wilkinson Building and Contractors is fully guaranteed, and home and business owners can be confident in any work they undertake.

While each project is allocated a foreman and project management, Richard still takes a

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Richard says it is these values that have meant Wilkinson Building and Construction has continued to grow over the last 10 years, but he says the real reason for their success comes down to a very easy formula. “We do a good job - it’s as simple as that.” AT

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Property & Construction | Jennian Homes North West

Homes designed to match our lifestyles Houses come in all shapes, sizes and even heights.

Yet, despite the diversity in our built environment, not every building firm can meet these varying needs.

As greater intensification comes into play for the super city under the Unitary Plan, there are exciting new housing options now available for a larger number of Auckland properties, and Auckland's Jennian Homes North West franchise is excited about the opportunity.

“Under the Unitary Plan there will be different zones where you can remove a house and replace it with terrace housing,” Jennian Homes Auckland sales and marketing manager, Zlatko Filipchich says.

“We can apply our experience to demonstrate how people can make a clever return on their property.

“For those who have been sitting on a 900sqm site which previously may only have been replaced with one or two houses; now they may be able to build four or even five terraced housing units. We can show them how to utilise clever designs to maximise that space.”

With the complexities involved in the new zoning regulations, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding what people can and can’t do with their properties, he says.

“Everyone’s property is unique, which requires giving people well-informed information. We’re unique in the Auckland market in that we do a lot of terrace housing, three - four storey apartments, and house and land packages. With the new Unitary Plan, we can offer a diverse range of solutions for the market.

“This is an exciting phase for us; we’ll be in a strong position to help people achieve something really great with their properties.”

A new four bedroom show home with ensuites and walk in wardrobes is currently under construction on a small site at 130 Hobsonville Road. “This will be a really wonderful example of what can be achieved on a small site using very clever designs,” Zlatko says.

In the meantime, a temporary show home is available three houses down to demonstrate Jennian Homes’ capability in Auckland’s terraced housing market. “This is where we will have clients come to demonstrate what we can build for the Auckland market. These are very clever examples of modern living on small sites.” >

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We’re not a big corporate, we adapt to market changes really well, so we’re really excited and positive about the future for the Auckland market.

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One of the largest home building companies in New Zealand, Jennian Homes can cater to anything from small dwellings to multimillion dollar builds.

“We’re not a big corporate,” Zlatko says. “We adapt to market changes really well, so we’re really excited and positive about the future for the Auckland market.”

Established 34 years ago, the company now has 25 branches throughout the country, with the Auckland North West franchise covering the greater Auckland district from Penrose and Papatoetoe, through to Hobsonville, Kumeu and up to Warkworth.

The company is involved in house and land packages, particularly in Hobsonville, where they have a number of terraced housing designs and standalone properties, both completed and under construction, which represent what possibilities are available for smaller properties.

The company is heavily involved in the local community, partnering with the Heart Foundation to support its Go Red for Women campaign with a nationwide Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, New Zealand Golf by sponsoring the Jennian Homes Charles Tour, and is also a key partner of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

“Land size is getting smaller, so a big focus for us is working on clever designs in that area.”

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Jennian Homes is also involved in building large contracts for developers and ‘remove and builds’ are also an increasing area of expertise for the local firm.

“New land isn’t being created and there’s only so much you can do on an existing property,” Zlatko says.

“So, it’s increasingly common for people who have a great plot of land and have lived in their homes for 30 or 40 years to remove the dwelling and replace it with two houses – one for themselves and one for their family, thereby unlocking the value in their property.

“It’s a great option to get a modern, eco-friendly home that has been designed to suit your lifestyle, that will keep you warm and secure.”

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Not only can Jennian Homes design the new home, the company can also organise the removal of the existing dwelling through their partner company.

Another key strength is the longevity of their staff, he says. “It sounds cliché, but our strength really is our people, and knowledge and experience is integral in terms of our service offering.

It’s a competitive marketplace, but more than three decades of local experience sets Jennian Homes aside from the commercial crowd.

“We’re really excited about the future. The economy is in great shape and we’re really excited because as a company, we’re geared up to do the sort of homes that will be in demand – terraced housing and three-storey apartments.

We’ve got some really clever designs to meet Auckland’s growing housing needs.

“Every house building company will build a house to the Building Code requirements and the council checks this off. The difference we have, is we have a really streamlined process to build it, we only use materials supplied from New Zealand companies, which means we can apply our 36-month Defects Warranty to every house built, we really care about clients’ needs, and we engage with the client right through to assisting with colours and carpets through our interior colour consultancy that works alongside us.

“It’s all about earning the business through trust, listening to the client and providing them with really good valuable feedback and advice.”

“We’re a New Zealand company, building New Zealand homes for New Zealand lifestyles.” AT Jennian Homes Auckland North West Suite 1.03, 381 Great South Road Ellerslie Auckland T (09) 525 0808 E enquiries@jennian.co.nz www.jennian.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Dean Steel

Steel fabricators for the construction industry In order to keep up with the large demand for its specialist structural steel and concrete formwork services, Dean Steel recently moved into larger new premises.

The Papakura company was established in 2001 primarily to fabricate structural steel for large construction companies for commercial buildings and multi-storey apartment and office buildings. The following year it diversified into concrete formwork, providing the formwork for the Eden Park grandstand World Cup rebuild.

A small business with big capabilities Dean Steel director Greg Morgan says 2016 has been a successful year for his business, which is currently doing the concrete formwork for the new SkyCity International Convention Centre, which involves 35,000 cubic metres of concrete.

Work began in October and should be finished in April or May. “This is a typical job for us but is a high workload,” Greg says. “We’re almost finished a 24 storey apartment building in Victoria Street, which we did the structural steel for. We’re about to put the roof on that. We’ve also got four multistorey apartment buildings to do next year.”

Dean Steel mainly targets small to medium structural jobs of around 30-50 tonnes. Its capabilities stretch from multi-level structures to a single house beam, and from complex

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concrete formwork to cast in plates and precast panel brackets.

New premise extends capacity Dean Steel moved into larger new premises in Boundary Road, Papakura, in February, which has been further modified and is now double the size of the company’s previous site.

Greg says the new site helped extend Dean Steel’s capacity, with the company currently experiencing strong demand from the buoyant commercial building sector. “The biggest problem is finding skilled labour, unless you want to poach other people’s, which is not my style,” he says.

“I’m also wary of the boom busting, so I don’t want to get any bigger.”

Dean Steel’s plant includes an automated beam line that cuts and drills beams, eliminating the possibility of human error in production of structural components.

This is particularly useful when there is a high level of repetitive work, such as in a multi-storey carpark, where the company can compete with any of the larger fabricators. It also offers this beam cutting and drilling service to other fabricators, as the machine has capacity beyond Dean Steel’s requirements.

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Property & Construction | Leck Electrical

Master electricians to trust Your home’s lighting is an essential part of the design process and although often overlooked, a well thought-out lighting plan will create ambience and zones within your chosen space.

With so many lighting options on the market today, the team at Leck Electrical will work with you to ensure you get it right.

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Dean Steel provides a range of specialist steel and concrete services, including: • Seismic strengthening • Shop detailing drafting (including site measuring if required) • Supply and fabrication of structural steel • Supply and fabrication of precast panel brackets and cast in plates • Supply and fabrication of concrete form work, column shutters etc.

• Site installation of structural steel • Site welding.

Dean Steel targets the specialist work that others might shy away from.

The company’s highly skilled workforce, including time-served tradesmen, allows it to take on the more complicated jobs that offer an opportunity to separate it from other more production-based fabricators.

“We’re not massive-volume fabricators; we take on the more difficult jobs,” director Greg Morgan says. “That’s the sort of work we target and do well.”

The company has a great network of suppliers and subcontractors who provide it with resources ranging from detailed drafting to sandblasting and painting to any specification.

These relationships allow it to compete with other companies that may have these services in house.

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Leck Electrical managing director, Bryce Leckie, loves nothing more than to sit down and work out the best the way to light up your indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Having been a registered electrician for nearly two decades and a current member of Master Electricians New Zealand, Bryce is passionate about new lighting technology and creating lighting plans that meet the requirements of today’s busy lifestyle.

Specialising in high end renovations, commercial fit-outs, residential/commercial installation and maintenance, the team at Leck Electrical share Bryce’s passion for quality and customer satisfaction.

“The best way to build your business is by looking after your customers and then having customers come back to you.”

Providing good quality service, being reliable and offering a competitive price is why people continue to request their services.

The team is on-call 24/7 and with the help of Ctrack vehicle tracking, which is used in all of Leck Electrical’s fleet, they can set you up with the nearest electrician throughout Auckland.

“It also helps us keep travel costs down whilst increasing productivity,” Bryce says.

When Bryce first went into business nearly ten years ago, he found that his customers were simply looking for a tradesman that was reliable

and who would turn up when they said they would turn up.

Bryce ensures that whatever Leck Electrical says it can do, it will do, and he prides himself and his team on being honest and trustworthy.

With the help of Auckland Auto Clinic, keeping all of their vehicles on the road and up to standard, Leck Electrical arrives to each job on time every time.

Among the on-road team of registered electricians are three apprentice electricians.

Apprentice Harmony Court recently won the Master Electricians Apprentice of the Year for the Auckland region, and went on to compete in the ECANZ 2016 Master Electrician Challenge finals in Taupo, which all the regional finalists competed in.

In the 15 years the competition has been running, Harmony and one other female contestant were the first two female electrical apprentices to ever make the final which is an amazing accomplishment in a male- oriented industry.

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Property & Construction | CLL Service and Solutions

Engineered solutions CLL Service and Solutions Limited recently invested in large and small new piling machinery to extend its capabilities and complete a broader range of projects.

CLL are specialists in ground works, including bored, driven and sheet piling, retaining wall construction, slip stabilisation, ground anchor installation, seismic strengthening, site decontamination, and drainage and foundation work.

New high tech piling equipment CLL managing director Terry Donnelly says the company has taken possession of some technically advanced piling equipment. “We have a new Liebherr LB24 rotary drilling machine, which can drill 2.5 metre diameter holes, 50 metres deep, and can produce 22 metre deep

full-displacement piles and CFA piles, which has enhanced our previous capacity,” he says.

“CLL has also purchased an ABI Mobilram rig from Germany. It makes the installation and removal of steel piles, and steel tubes very accurate and quick. On one day at the Wynyard Quarter on Building 5 for Hawkins, the machine installed 66, 12 metre deep sheet piles, and averaged 40 piles per day for the duration of the job.”

CLL has imported recently a limited head room piling rig capable of drilling 600dia piles under 2.8m head down to 15m deep.

A bright future Terry says CLL has several big contracts lined up for 2017, when the company will be transitioning into a worker-owned co-operative business. “The current owner is vendor financing the ownership of the company to a large number of key staff,” he says.

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“A further proportion of the company’s income will be distributed evenly between the long-term

staff going forward. In that way, CLL continues to have extremely low staff turnover and high staff retention. We’ve already started that process and it will be completed progressively over five years or so.

“CLL enjoys a very good engagement by staff.

Our people behave like they own the jobs, essentially of course, because they do. They are the face and the future of CLL.”

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CLL is doing the limited headroom piles so the theatre can be put on base isolators, which will protect it from earthquake damage.

CLL provides a range of sub-surface services, including: • Piling • Slip stabilisation • Ground stabilisation • Rope access • Retaining walls • Landscaping • Ground anchors • Foundations • Seismic strengthening • Civil structures • Contaminated site remediation • Drainage • Subdivisions • Stone columns • CFA drilled piles • FDP piles • Down the hole hammered piles.

Terry says the work involves drilling 160 limited headroom piles 15 metres deep. The piles are 600 millimetre diameter, reinforced concrete piles that are drilled from within the building.

CLL also recently completed the piling for the new $200 million luxury Park Hyatt Hotel in the Wynyard Quarter, in a joint venture between a Chinese developer and Hawkins Construction.

The Park Hyatt Hotel will feature 195 luxury rooms, food and beverage outlets, event spaces, spa, fitness centre and a 25 metre pool.

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Significant Auckland projects CLL has several key projects on the go in Auckland, including the seismic strengthening of the historic St James Theatre.

Built in 1928, the St James Theatre in Queen Street is currently undergoing a large renovation.

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“A lot of people don’t realise that the pool designs and water features they see in magazines and on television are, in fact, entirely realistic,” says company director Kerry Richmond.

“If you’ve got space in your yard, then you’ve got the potential for something spectacular.”

Indeed, you might think of a swimming pool as luxury reserved for the elite, but Auckland Inground Pools can customise your residential or commercial space into a unique, relaxing retreat with the addition of a pool that fits your budget and your lifestyle.

It’s an investment that more than pays for itself in the long run. From a residential perspective it allows families to spend more quality time at home – many people today are choosing to ‘staycation’ over vacation, but a pool is also an excellent addition to the day-to-day landscape, particularly when the longer daylight hours of summer roll around.

Every single pool the company constructs is unique. That’s the beauty of a free-form concrete pool – you don’t have to conform to a certain mould.

Instead, the client’s property, personal preferences and budget are fully considered alongside the finishing touches.

Once the wish list and quote has been compiled, structural drawings and building consent obtained, the site is cut, the pool formed, and a shotcrete shell is sprayed in.

Then all the plumbing is fitted and finally come the cosmetic touches of tiling and plastering, and additional landscaping at the client’s request.

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Property & Construction | Mitchell Builders

Master craftsmen and builders Building an architectural home means it’s essential to choose the right builder.

In Whangarei, the first place you should look is Mitchell Builders.

Mitchell Builders has proven itself to be a builder of high quality architectural homes, with its attention to detail recently recognised in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

Gold winning home Mitchell Builders won the Carters $1 million - $2 million local category, as well as a gold award and a gold reserve award, for a French farmhouse-style residence in Northland.

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The 400 square metre home clad in bevel-back cedar weatherboard is designed in a U-shape around a large rectangular swimming pool. Left of the entry is the living area and to the right are four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

A feature of the house is its high gabled ceilings and large exposed trusses, with every detail in the design and build carefully thought out and no expense spared. Eye catching features include the French oak flooring, solid stone tiles, a doublesided fireplace and, of course, the inviting pool opposite the entry.

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The light-filled living area and outdoor lounge take in the rolling rural setting. The home has been built especially for a well respected Auckland

businesswoman and her husband, who farms the surrounding land.

Mitchell Builders spent two years working on the house, with managing director John Mitchell extremely proud of the finished result. “It’s a house that was built for the owner’s family forever and will never be sold,” he says. “To be involved in building them a legacy is pretty special for Mitchell Builders.”

Win reflects focus on quality The success in this year’s House of the Year awards is not a first for Mitchell Builders, which won the exact same awards in the same category in 2011.

“What it says about our business is that we’re the better builders in Northland,” John says.

“We’re sought after. We don’t plan on being the biggest, but we want to be the best.”

A history of success in Northland Mitchell Builders has been building beautiful homes throughout Northland since 1972 and is today owned by third-generation family member John Mitchell.

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Personal client relationships Mitchell Builders prefers to work the “oldfashioned way”; engaging closely with the client from the start of the build process.

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John Mitchell also owns Heritage Homes, a John is closely involved in every build, project managing and often working as quantity surveyor. nationwide franchised business that builds period-style bungalows, villas and cottages. AT He works directly with customers, trades people and suppliers. “I’m very much hands on and I like dealing with the clients,” he says.

“It’s the best way to keep an eye on quality and to make sure the clients are happy.

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We’re old fashioned and we give it a bit more of a personal touch.”

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Striving to be Auckland’s preferred contractor of choice, Canam Joinery have been completing work to the highest of professional standards and craftsmanship for nearly 60 years now.

skills and craftsmanship needed to complete all kinds of unique requests, and to the highest of standards.

When Canam Joinery came to be roughly six decades ago, the building industry looked vastly different to what it does today. Building codes were different, building practices were different, and building themselves were different.

When it comes to the comfort of your home or the aesthetic appeal of your commercial space, Canam Joinery assures that you’ll experience satisfaction out of a bespoke, well-considered and well-finished space.

But having had a front row seat to the development of the industry has positioned Canam Joinery handily. The company has taken growth in its stride – evolving with the trends and the times to emerge as one of the most versatile, knowledge and capable joinery contractors available nationwide.

From one-off jobs and small extensions, to making and installing complex cabinetry in hotels, hospitals, apartment blocks, retail complexes the team enjoys a variety of assignments and strives to deliver first-class workmanship on all of them.

General manager Dean Collings has been involved in the industry for some 30 plus years and says Canam Joinery enjoyed building valuable long term relationships with clients and contractors alike, some of which are going for more than 20 years.

It’s the collective vision of being the contractor of choice that drives the company’s core values: to value and reward employees and assist with their personal development, growth and wellness; to develop and preserve honest and mutually beneficial long term relationships with our clients, subcontractors and suppliers; to strive to understand customers’ needs to enable them to deliver cost-effective, quality and timely solutions; and to build on their reputation for quality, innovation and fairness.

“Our focus is on truly understanding what the client wants and then getting the most for the client out of their budget; being innovative and practical, we turn ideas into functional designs that fulfill the brief,” says Dean.

Dealing in both residential and commercial portfolios has seen Canam Joinery develop the

Catering to the higher end of the market, Canam Joinery delivers custom made cabinetry across all sectors of the industry including educational, health, commercial, retail, showrooms and residential.

Canam Joinery can guide clients through the entire process, from connecting them with the appropriate architect or designer, to finalising the brief and engineering the design, Canam Joinery will make their clients vision come to life. This, together with highly advanced skills of their cabinetmakers, their relentless effort to deliver quality without compromise not only will provide a unique and satisfying experience for their clients but will deliver craftsmanship second to none.

The recent addition of a purpose-built joinery workshop, coupled with the ease of automation, ensures quicker turnaround times for clients and is just one example of how Canam Joinery continues to adapt to meet the demands of the market. AT Canam Joinery 196 Swanson Road Henderson Auckland T (09) 836 0732 E joinery@canam.co.nz www.canam.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Express Aluminium

Complete joinery solutions Beautiful window joinery is an essential element in any commercial or residential building, providing its occupants with both style and comfort.

Express Aluminium in Silverdale manufactures high-quality Fairview joinery for both the commercial and residential markets, offering a range of colours and styles to suit every taste and requirement.

Express Aluminium has been supplying Auckland home owners, builders and commercial companies with high-quality aluminium joinery for almost 20 years. The company was formed in 1997 and is today owned by Bill Whitelegg and Mat Brooks, who have recently moved their team of 20 into large new premises that were purpose-built for manufacturing joinery.

Fairview aluminium joinery

The Fairview brand has developed a strong reputation as a high quality product, with its range including classic and architectural styles through to thermal products designed for New Zealand’s harshest winds and coldest nights.

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Express Aluminium did the joinery for the Brickworks Hobsonville project

Fairview products include doors, windows, wardrobe doors, aluminium fences and gates, shower doors and hardware. Joinery finishes include powdercoating, anodising, Eurowood, timber clad and dual colour.

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The Settlers Retirement Village, with joinery manufactured by Express Aluminium

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New Zealanders have been choosing Fairview joinery for almost 50 years.

The new site in Titan Place has allowed Express Aluminium to increase its manufacturing capacity and features a showroom for customers to view its range of commercial and residential products.

Express Aluminium’s sales representatives have a huge knowledge of the industry and go out of their way to make sure every client ends up with the best product for their home or business.

“Fairview is one of the market leaders in aluminium joinery and we offer a quick

turnaround on manufacturing, due in part to our fast powder-coating and glass plate-cutting suppliers,” Bill says.

“We have dedicated project managers that deal exclusively with commercial projects and residential projects.”

Express Aluminium has completed a range of high-profile residential and commercial work, including Brickworks Hobsonville, Northern Arena Swimming Pool, North Shore Golf Club, Settlers Retirement Village, Rosedale Road Shops and Silverdale Shopping Centre.

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Property & Construction | CoolHouse

How cool is your house?

Just as the name suggests, CoolHouse is in the business of making cool houses – contemporary, low-energy homes that harmonise with their surroundings.

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When CoolHouse was established in 2012, the vision behind it was to create modern, architecturally-designed, Kiwi-style homes that satisfy the needs of Kiwi homeowners.

The result? A portfolio of comfortable, functional and innovative homes for clients to choose between; homes that harness the benefits of sustainable materials and practices, making them kinder on your pocket regarding ongoing running costs and easier on the environment.

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Express Aluminium has a large range of joinery products to suit every need. Its products include:

Residential Fairview Classic is the perfect introduction to aluminium joinery, designed with practicality in mind and specifically for New Zealand homes and conditions.

Fairview offers classic aesthetic, premium features (such as colour-matched hardware) and a price that won’t blow the budget.

Commercial Express Aluminium has extensive experience manufacturing a full range of commercial joinery, including curtain-wall systems, shop-front systems and flush-glaze systems.

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It offers a full architectural range of bi-folding and sliding doors and windows, and can deliver joinery solutions to both large and small commercial projects.

Architectural Beautifully designed and meticulously built, Fairview Architectural windows and doors offer the ultimate in flexible design and performance, turning ordinary spaces into stunning masterpieces.

The range is extensive, the look contemporary and clean, with options extending from square, flat, contemporary styles to more substantial ‘boxy’ or industrial-looking alternatives for those standout feature pieces. AT Express Aluminium 8 Titan Place Silverdale Auckland T (09) 427 4540 E info@expressaluminium.co.nz www.expressaluminium.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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“Kiwi homeowners are forward-thinking with an eye for simple, modern aesthetics and an interest in sustainability,” architect and CoolHouse director, Darren Jessop says.

For Darren, this means offering six standard build options, with a level of flexibility to tailor each build to the specific needs of both the homeowners and the physical site.

Furthermore, the designs have three levels of sustainability that can be applied to the structure to suit the owner’s preference – one of which is a fully passive house.

“The houses are intrinsically New Zealand throughout their design, made to blend into our landscape and satisfy the needs of Kiwi homeowners,” he says. “The different levels of insulation also cater to all the climatic regions of New Zealand.”

Designed by the award winning team at Jessop Architects, the far-from-standard ‘standard’ designs not only offer an affordable, modern

design aesthetic, but also allow client’s to visualise the look and layout of the house right from the outset.

It’s this, coupled with very clear processes throughout every stage of design and build – from consultation, design development, documentation, consenting, and finally liaising with head contractors for the establishment of a final tender price and contract to build – that leaves clients completely satisfied with not only their experience, but also the end result.

CoolHouse’s designs are built to last, exceeding current building standards, and CoolHouse as a company is in it for the long haul too – its goal being to build up a nationally recognised housing brand that consumers will relate to for its intrinsic New Zealand theme and cutting-edge architectural design.

So before you go thinking that a modern, green and enviable home which compliments your lifestyle is out of your reach, give the team at CoolHouse a call. They’ll be happy to talk you through all your questions and propose the options that best suit your needs and budget. AT CoolHouse Level 1, 4 Brown Street Ponsonby Central Auckland T 0800 537 767 E info@coolhouse.co.nz www.coolhouse.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Market Cove

Open a door to your new future Nestled in between Auckland airport and the CBD is a place to connect, a place to thrive and a place waiting for you to call home: a prime location to own your own slice of paradise.

Market Cove is the latest residential development situated on the Manukau Harbour close to Mangere Bridge.

the streets through a series of planted gardens and swales which will help to remove pollutants and slow down the storm water flows.

Favona Limited Partnerships executive director, John Sax, says his vision for Market Cove is to build a strong and safe community on a site formerly home to a 14-hectare market garden.

Not only sustainable, Market Cove will offer a real sense of community with a centralized 5000 square metre park linking to the lengthy coastal esplanade and all the necessary amenities such as parks, cafes, convenience stores and a village square. You’ll be spoilt for choice.

“The land holds a rich history of productive community life and as developers we wish to see it flourish again.”

Proposing not to stray from its original roots, Market Cove offers waterfront views, private courtyards and resident-only vegetable gardens above underground parking spaces.

All energy and water resources will be used efficiently in every home and you can be assured to stay warm on those cold winter nights with full insulation and a 6-Homestar rating.

The buildings in Market Cove have been designed to enable use of alternative energy sources such as solar power. Even storm water won’t go to waste. The water will be treated in

Up to 20 percent of the homes built will be provided for social housing in accordance with the Special Housing Area agreement. These homes will be managed by a community housing provider.

Precision Construction will begin stage one of Market Cove in February 2017. Stage one consists of 20 terrace homes, situated in what they are calling ‘The Lanes’, with the goal to be completed by the end of 2017.

They take care of all the hard-work so you can enjoy the fun of adding your own personal touches.

Marketing manager Suzie Wigglesworth says there will be around 50-60 terraces in The Lanes altogether.

The terrace homes range from two to four bedrooms and are architecturally designed homes with natural light-filled interiors that flow onto a landscaped and fenced backyard with exterior brick cladding.

Terrace homes encapsulate generous open plan living with large kitchen spaces hosting walk-in pantries and beautiful stone bench tops. The bathrooms are tiled from floor to ceiling and all feature a wall-hung vanity.

Section sizes will range from 200-230 square metres and all homes are fully fenced.

No project stands alone Well aware that no residential development creates itself, Market Cove gives credit to Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers who provided innovative expertise across structural and fire engineering. As well as the others in this feature who are working hard to achieve this exciting new development including: Candor3, Carson, Fox Legal, Intergroup and Forte Flooring.

When complete, Market Cove will be home to around 1,200 residents with a mix of threestorey terrace homes, with the option of two, three, four or five bedrooms, and 25 two-level walk up terraces.

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Property & Construction | Market Cove MARKET COVE RESIDENTIAL AMENITIES: • Village square with a community canopy • Cafes • Playgrounds • Communal vegetable gardens • Nearby train stations Onehunga or Otuhuhu • Ambury Regional Park

Along with terrace houses there will be brand new apartment buildings. Apartments come in one to three bedrooms and, upon completion, there will be 198 apartments in total in the first phase. Apartment builds will commence during stage two of the Market Cove development.

• Shopping • Local Markets • Hospitals • Churches • Schools • Running and cycle paths • Fishing / boating clubs.

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The land holds a rich history of productive community life and as developers we wish to see it flourish again.

From your home you will have direct connections to the city. The site is well positioned to take advantage of the Waterview Connection, which will connect the southwestern and northwestern motorways.

Public transport is readily available if travelling by car is not an option. There are bus services to Onehunga and the CBD as well as regular trains on the Southern Line from nearby Otahuhu Station.

Don’t miss out on this exciting new opportunity to join a true community, where diverse cultures and people align. This soon-to-be buzzing neighbourhood is being created for you to enjoy living in a secure, sustainable and caring environment. AT

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Property & Construction | RED Contracting

Civil engineering experts for any project The demand for decent contractors is stronger now than ever before, and as civil engineering experts, RED Contracting strives to be the preferred choice of principal contractor for new subdivision projects in Auckland.

Since its inception in 2013, the majority of RED Contracting’s workload has been subcontracting for notable companies like Fulton Hogan.

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They’ve proven their skills on jobs ranging from $20,000 - $800,000, including the pavement construction for the Waterview tunnel connection at the end of the Southwestern motorway, as well as for all the roads in the Old Wairoa Road subdivision in Papakura.

Completing these jobs to a high standard has led to being enlisted as the head contractor for a range of projects; namely rebuilding existing roads and subdividing a property adding two additional lots.

But this is a company with a versatile skillset, and its expertise extends far beyond its three short years in business.

Director Stephen Matthews hails from a background of 30+ years in civil construction and, having been the managing director and owner of the prosperous Matthews Civil Developments group, he’s well-versed when it comes to civil engineering solutions of all kinds.

In 2013 Matthews Civil Development was reborn as RED Contracting with the intention of establishing Stephen’s sons – Bradley and Stephen Jr., who have long shown a passion

and natural knack for mechanical processes – within the industry.

Guided by Stephen himself who remains at the helm of the company, Stephen Jr. and Bradley have been immersed in the business since they left high school. They are preparing to one day take over the company and grow it into becoming the prime contractor for civil development throughout New Zealand and beyond.

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drive and competency to handle the challenges the industry faces. Predominantly, that’s health and safety.

“There is a high potential for personal injury in our industry as it involves people working in close proximity of moving heavy machinery. We combat these challenges by following stringent health and safety procedures,” Stephen says.

And of course, keeping a clean sheet when it comes to health and safety makes for sites which are safe to visit and operate, and less chance that client’s projects are likely to be delayed, and thus less likely to blow over budget.

“We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to any challenge presented, whether by a client or the industry.

“Our services are employed by a wide range of clients, from large corporates seeking large scale motorway construction, to homeowners seeking a new driveway. We treat each job with the respect required to produce a worthy result.” AT RED Contracting Ltd 5 Markedo Place Papakura Auckland T (09) 299 7215 E stephen@redcontracting.co.nz www.redcontracting.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Vogue Kitchens

Custom designed interiors The team at Vogue Kitchens are the masters of intricate design, quality and experience.

Vogue Kitchens director Carl Lewis completed his apprenticeship with Pete Baylis (former owner of Vogue Kitchens). In 2002 Carl moved on and began working for a local company that built super yachts as the joinery supervisor.

In 2014 he phoned Pete for a reference to spruce up his CV. Now Carl and his wife Janelle are the proud owners of Vogue Kitchens and Pete has stayed on to continue with design/sales.

Before handing the business over to the husband and wife duo, Pete had owned the business for more than 33 years.

Pete is one of only two certified kitchen designers in New Plymouth, and with Carl and Janelle both working towards the internationally recognised qualification, they are a team not only with the expertise, but the experience to boot.

When you choose Vogue Kitchens, no design feature is off-limits.

They are adept in all projects they undertake and have the awards to prove it, from Best Regional Kitchen and Best Use of Colour 2016 at the NZ Master Joiners Awards, to Best Classic/ Traditional Kitchen NZ 2014 at the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Awards.

The team can research your personal needs and design an aesthetically pleasing space that not only stands out but is 100 percent practical and functional.

The small things that are often overlooked in the design stage of a kitchen, but make a huge difference in the functionality, are never overlooked with Vogue.

Far from your basic design and layout, a lot of the designs Vogue have to offer incorporate mechanical and engineered elements. They recently completed a motorised island unit.

“It was quite an industrial look,” Carl says, using stainless steel framing and shelves finished off with a white acrylic top and waterfall ends.

With one push of a button the island slides out to create a buffet perfect for entertaining. When the guests have had their fill, another push of the button sends it back to its original state, revealing the sink and hob.

The challenge they had to overcome with this particular design was that it didn’t allow for a tap

over the sink. So Vogue Kitchens added another button to allow water to fill up the sink from the side of the bowl; no tap required.

“It was one of those designs Pete came up with where the client was keen and asked how are you going to do it? And we said we don’t know yet but we will work it out.”

They worked alongside an engineer who made up the control panels and all the safety features.

The result is a one of a kind piece that most could only dream of.

Vogue incorporates a lot of natural products into their designs as well. “We recently did a couple of apartments where I imported a stone slate and we veneered all the fronts of the doors in the stone slate.”

And if you don’t like seeing power outlets on your kitchen or bathroom benchtops, Vogue has the ability to camouflage those as well.

Don’t be fooled by the name, Vogue Kitchens are not just about kitchens. They provide clients with bathrooms, bookcases, cabinets and wardrobes – anything that involves sophisticated joinery, they have got it covered. Even fitting-out an underwater restaurant is not too much to ask for Vogue.

No matter where you are in New Zealand, Vogue designs, manufactures and installs nationwide.

If you can dream it, the team at Vogue can create it. They think of everything; including the kitchen sink. AT Vogue Kitchens 214 Courtenay Street New Plymouth T (06) 758 7241 E info@voguekitchens.co.nz www.voguekitchens.co.nz

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Focus | Southern Paprika

Sewing the seeds of goodness If you’ve bought a capsicum at a supermarket anywhere in New Zealand recently, then chances are it was grown by Southern Paprika in Warkworth.

Offering complete end-of-line solutions for manufacturing.

Coding & labelling, product handling, line automation, supply-chain traceability, and product inspection & integrity solutions. Reynolds delivers you performance, reliability and peace of mind.

Contact Us Phone: 0800 263 464 Email: info@rgl.co.nz www.rgl.co.nz

Southern Paprika Ltd (SPL) is a real success story. Starting as a small horticulture business in 1988, it now supplies capsicums throughout New Zealand and Australia, with 50 percent of the production being exported to Japan.

Each year the company grows around 40 million capsicums from almost one million plants, which ultimately means over 6,300 tonnes are produced annually.

Marketing and distribution manager George Moore says SPL is probably the biggest single-site glass house capsicum grower in the Southern Hemisphere. “Our sales to the domestic market have almost doubled in the last three years and we are continuing to expand to meet our local and export customers’ demands it really is a local success story.”

Producing this volume of product demands a massive operation, and that’s exactly what SPL has got. The company has grown from the initial 2.5 hectare glasshouse to three massive glasshouse complexes covering 23 hectares, roughly the equivalent of 23 international-sized rugby fields.

They have invested around $50 million in the glasshouses. Each glasshouse uses the latest computer-controlled technology to ensure the correct heat, light, nutrients and ventilation. A computer constantly adjusts angles of vents, which have been carefully engineered to maximise the amount of light and airflow.

This technology, combined with the variety of capsicums grown and the growers’ expertise, means SPL’s capsicum yield is around 30kg of capsicums per square metre from plants that grow up to five metres in height.

SPL is the only major glasshouse operator in New Zealand that specialises in capsicums alone, and George says this ensures SPL’s highest priority is producing truly premium capsicums year round.

The capsicums are grown using non-genetically modified seed and are cultivated using biological controls and environmentally aware methods wherever possible. The company aims to produce everything in a long term financially efficient and sustainable way.

Sustainability of production in a resource-restricted world is an important consideration, and SPL works towards being a zero waste company.

SPL has a staff of around 140, many of whom come from the Kiribati and Tuvalu islands.

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SPL HR manager Sheryl Lewis says while many New Zealanders find it hard to acclimatise to the conditions in the glasshouses, where there’s relative humidity of around 85-90 percent and daytime temperatures between 21 and 29

degrees, the staff from Kirbati and Tuvalu feel right at home.

“The hot and humid conditions of the glasshouses are similar to conditions in the islands, which are close to the equator, but many Kiwis find those conditions very difficult to work in,” she says.

Production is expected to increase in coming years, which means SPL will continue to be a major employer in the Rodney region injecting increasing amounts of money into the local community, and ensuring that New Zealand supermarkets continue to be stocked with this increasingly popular product. AT

Southern Paprika Ltd PO Box 614 Warkworth 0941 T (09) 425 9496 E sales@spl.nz www.spl.nz

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Focus | Soil and Rock Consultants

Celebrating a groundbreaking 30 years Though a lot has changed in geotechnical engineering since 1987, one thing that remains the same is Soil and Rock Consultants’ high level of expertise in the field.

With offices in both Auckland and Christchurch, Soil and Rock’s projects stretch nationwide.

When Soil & Rock Consultants began 30 years ago they provided their services predominantly to the residential market however, as the business and expertise has grown, the mix of business has shifted to large developments that cover both multi-purpose residential and retail to large-scale commercial buildings in Auckland and Christchurch’s central business districts.

A couple of the most exciting projects that Soil & Rock have been involved with recently is Hobsonville Point development and Alexandra Park, an exciting urban village development in Epsom that is a collection of apartments, terraces and commercial spaces.

They also provided geotechnical advice along State Highway 1 to asses subsoil conditions to ensure stability and performance, offered bank stability analysis for Glen Esk Stream in Piha, and in the Waitakere Ranges they undertook an engineering geological investigation in an area of land known as the “40 acre slip” - this project had to be completed in five stages due to the magnitude of the task.

On top of all else; Soil and Rock Consultants do a lot to make sure the environment we live in is maintained.

By offering contaminated land management investigations they are able to reduce the harm caused to our soils and waterways.

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On top of all else; Soil and Rock Consultants do a lot to make sure the environment we live in is maintained.

The Auckland Airport Commercial and Industrial Precinct: Soil and Rock have done the majority of the geotechnical investigations and reporting over many years of development.

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Following the Canterbury earthquakes they have provided a number of Christchurch rebuild works for TC1, TC2 and TC3 sites. For sites prone to liquefaction they carried out liquefaction analysis as part of the geotechnical reporting.

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They can identify and provide long-term management of soils and groundwater that have been chemically impacted by human activities.

Soil and Rock pride themselves on having not only qualified but highly experienced people in their team. This knowledge enables them to undertake any project that comes their way.

Their vast array of completed work proves just how adaptable they are and having been in the business now for 30 years, there is not a lot in geotechnical engineering that they haven’t accomplished.

Though many smaller businesses have arisen during the years, with some offering competitive prices, none match the quality and expertise available at Soil and Rock Consultants.

They continuously strive to be the best in the business. Their mission, through best practise and leadership, is to become an employer of choice in their industry, the most trusted advisors for their clients and to be recognised for the highest quality of workmanship and reporting.

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Services Soil and Rock offer: • Foundation investigations and design • Slope stability studies • Design of reinforced earth and ground support structures using specialist software • Forensic geotechnical investigations • Peer reviews • Design of slip remedial measures • Liquefaction analysis • Earth dam design and inspections for Certificate of Fitness • Nuclear densometer, point load and shrink-swell testing • Monitoring of earthworks and preparation of earthworks completion reports • Inspections and certification during construction.

Soil and Rock get a great deal of satisfaction and pride from their individual and shared company results; seeing the quality of their efforts recognised internally and externally gives them no greater joy.

It’s this passion for what they do that has enabled them to be successful since 1987 and you can be assured that their success will continue for many more years to come. AT

Soil and Rock Consultants Level 1, 131 Lincoln Road PO Box 21 424 Henderson AUCKLAND 0650 T (09) 835 1740 E info@soilandrock.co.nz www.soilandrock.co.nz

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Focue | Black Sands Brewing Company

The home of West Auckland’s craft beer

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Craft beer is growing in popularity in New Zealand, but so is the number of craft breweries entering the market.

Craft beer is a labour of love, but then where else can you get a job where you have to start the day off by tasting beer.

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Ian Hebblethwaite, director at Black Sands Brewing Company, estimates that there are now about 200 craft breweries in New Zealand.

“It’s like a gold rush,” he jokes. “The demand for craft beer is growing but so is the number of entrants in the market.”

Black Sands Brewing has also given back to the local community in the form of donations for fundraisers for schools and other groups.

He says for this reason, to succeed you not only have to be producing a great product that people love, but you also need a successful marketing strategy.

Black Sands Brewing Company’s award for excellence in marketing at the 2016 Westpac Auckland Business Awards – West, is proof that the company is doing something right when it comes to marketing.

The company has been operating for three years, which Ian jokes makes them one of the long-term survivors in this relatively new, highly competitive market. “Craft beer is a labour of love, but then where else can you get a job where you have to start the day off by tasting beer,” he laughs.

Ian says their approach has been to have a focused marketing campaign and to put their energies into the local West Auckland area.

The brewery is located in West Auckland, the directors and staff are all locals, and Ian says the community has got behind the brewery.

During those three years the company has experienced a 60 percent growth each year.

Their beers can be found in outlets throughout West Auckland, the wider Auckland area, and in selected retailers and licensed premises throughout New Zealand.

“Craft beer is more expensive than beer produced by the big breweries, but Westies will buy products they believe in and they’ve supported their local brewery.”

The beers are never filtered, pasteurized or chemically adulterated in any way, but Ian says what makes them stand out is the flavour.

“That’s why people drink craft beers. Other beers are produced so you’ll drink a lot so they don’t have a lot of flavour, because that fills you up. With a craft beer you get a lot of flavour so you drink less.” <

Black Sands director Ian Hebblethwaite does a taste test

Black Sands makes a range of beers: India Pale Ale, Pacific Red Ale, Single-Hop Pilsener, and New Zealand Pale Ale. Ian says the selection is to meet different tastes; some people like a light ale, others a dark, some like a strong hop flavour, others prefer less hops. However he says once people start drinking craft beers they like to try different types and different styles. This is why craft beer is continuing to grow in popularity and attracting more breweries to this ‘gold rush’ industry. AT

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Focus | Dad's Pies

Pure pie-fection It was the year 1981; the year the Springbok tour arrived in New Zealand and Dave McArtney and the Pink Flamingos were in full swing, but most importantly, it was the year of Dad’s Pies' grand opening.

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Eddie Grooten Managing Director, Dad’s Pies

Dad’s Pies' managing director, Eddie Grooten, says the original beachfront bakery only sold two flavours of pies; the good old bacon and egg pie and classic mince.

As New Zealand became more cultured, Kiwi’s decided they could get a bit more adventurous with their pie flavours, and as New Zealand asked - Dad’s Pies delivered. Now Dad’s Pies is home to more than 200 pie recipes.

Their flagship pie, and one of Eddie’s personal favourites, was the butter chicken pie and that’s still a big seller at BP Wild Bean Café.

New Zealand’s favourite pie though, according to Eddie, still remains pretty classic – mince and cheese. If you eat pies, chances are you’ve eaten one of Dad’s Pies.

Managing Director Eddie Grooten outside Countdown where Dad’s Pies are sold

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What began 35 years ago as a simple beachfront store catering for the summer masses at Red Beach, is now a bustling factory in Silverdale selling pies all over New Zealand and around the globe.

Looking at it now, though it didn’t come easy, it was a decision that was well worth the risks involved.

Dad’s Pies takes its job very seriously and will stop at nothing to create what they call “pure pie-fection”.

Dad’s Pies is the very first New Zealand company to be fully compliant for COOP, one of the largest supermarkets chains in Japan, and for the past two years Dad’s Pies have been present in Japan on the shelves in Costco’s.

Thirty five years on and Dad’s Pies is not going anywhere. “We’ve been around 35 years, we may as well carry on, it’s good fun,” says Eddie. His sons Ben and Tom Grooten have joined him on his quest and according to Eddie “they work their butts off”.

Costco’s being one of the world’s largest retailers. “This is a big deal,” says Eddie, as if it sounded like a small deal in the first place.

“Many Japanese companies don’t even comply and we ticked all the boxes.”

Eddie’s employees hold a strong commitment to the company as well. With a lot of his staff having been around for more than 15 years, his longest standing team

member has been with Dad’s Pies for more than 20.

With the right people and the right energy, that Eddie knows he has among his team, Dad’s Pies will be here to stay for another 35 years at least. AT Dad’s Pies 57 Forge Road Silverdale Hibiscus Coast T 09 421 9027 E info@dadspies.co.nz www.dadspies.co.nz

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As competition in the pie industry has risen, so has the quality of Dad’s Pies. “That’s what competition does,” says Eddie “when the competition increases you have to lift your game.”

And lift their game they have. Their pies are sold nationwide in Pak’nSave, New World, Countdown, BP service stations, convenience stores, cafes and numerous places around the world including Hong Kong and Japan.

“By default we keep raising the bar because of the demand from our overseas companies, it’s a great advantage to our domestic customers,” says Eddie.

Eddie knew early on in the piece that he couldn’t always rely on the domestic market.

“With the growing competition the domestic market was too small.”

Making the decision to export wasn’t a decision he took lightly and he knew when that decision was made there was no going back.

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Focus | McCollams Print

Delivering printed perfection The printing industry has undergone rapid changes in recent years. Advances in technology have made the industry more competitive and many companies have been forced to close.

Not for McCollams Print. They celebrate their 45th anniversary this year, and general manager Milton Froggatt says the company’s ability to adapt has been key to their survival.

“As the industry has evolved we’ve evolved. We do much more in-house than we used to and have a much more comprehensive and broader range of printing services.”

He says the company has historically been quick to embrace new technology and to invest in new equipment. “The owners are very focused on growing both the business and the brand of McCollams Print, ensuring that we maintain our reputation for consistent quality of service and delivery.”

Milton says the printing industry has not only had to adapt with the rapid changes in technology, but the demand for printed material has also decreased. “There’s a lot less promotional material printed now and many businesses have had to shrink to remain cost-effective. That means smaller runs for general print and that has a direct impact on the print industry.”

McCollams Print has responded to this challenge by offering a complete service, which includes prepress, offset printing, wide format printing, and digital printing, along with comprehensive finishing and packaging solutions, all on one convenient site.

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The owners are very focused on growing both the business and the brand of McCollams Print, ensuring that we maintain our reputation for consistent quality of service and delivery.

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Prepress is essential to ensure a file looks as good printed on a digital or offset press as it does on-screen. During the prepress process, McCollams’ preflight files to see if it needs any attention and to supply customers with a colour correct proof. The file can also be optimised to get the best results using the HD screening.

Investing in Heidelberg XL105 6-col with an aqueous coater, and SM102 10-col, Perfecting Press has enabled them to keep up with the demand for high quality, shorter offset printing needs.

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This technology allows fast ‘make-readys’ through image contol spectrophotometric measurement and control systems, which monitor the print process and analyse quality.

Milton says combined with McCollams’ unique HD screening, this takes offset print quality to the next level.

The company’s HP Indigo digital printer complements the sheet-fed presses and is ideal for small run lengths of new or existing printed material, personalised print, or a pre-production run that will match a larger volume sheet feed print run at a later date.

This investment in technology means McCollams prints for commercial clients throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Along with a more comprehensive service and investment in technology, Milton says the staff at McCollams are also a vital part of the company’s continued success. “We have people who had been in the industry a long time, and have been with us for many years, and that is one of our strengths. Having such experienced and dedicated staff is one of our key attributes.”

Although McCollams offers many services in-house, it also has the support of sister

companies through membership in Blue Star Group – a leading print communication group organised as a confederation of independent businesses.

Milton says while the business has changed a lot during the last 45 years, some things have stayed the same. “We now produce much more work, in much less time, with fewer staff and have a strong reputation for being a market leader in the printing industry.”

He says the company has built up good relationships with suppliers and developed a diverse client base. These clients know they can rely on the consistently high level of service and quality provided by McCollams Print and this will stand them in good stead going into the future. AT McCollams Print 30 Constellation Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland T (09) 477 0100 E milton.froggatt@mccollams.co.nz www.mccollams.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Initiatives | The Bolt Shop

To fix and fasten The Bolt Shop is expanding its extensive product range to cater for even the most unusual requirements.

With stores in Glenfield, Wiri and Taupo, The Bolt Shop carries an amazing range of fasteners and those hard to find nuts, bolts and screws not available at other fastening suppliers and general hardware stores.

Huge product range

Director John Storr says the company’s stainless steel range has recently increased with the addition of a high-tensile A480 product.

The Bolt Shop sources recognised leading brands and is committed to supplying only the best products.

If items are not available on the shelf, The Bolt Shop is committed to obtaining them as soon as possible, often the same day or next day delivery.

John says no product is too difficult to source, with the business often searching internationally to meet customers’ unique needs. “Nothing is too hard for us,” he says.

and choosing. People come to us for hard-toget items and we look for them overseas, not just in New Zealand.”

The company provides a free technical guide online to help customers learn about the different materials used in its fastenings and how they affect their use, helping customers find the right fastening for their needs.

“We have a huge knowledge base,” John says.

“We have 160 years of knowledge within the group of people we have within the company, and we believe our service is second to none.”

The Bolt Shop stocks more than 2.7 million items from 19,996 product lines

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The Bolt Shop has more than 2.7 million items in stock from 19,996 product lines.

It carries fasteners suitable for use in large range of purposes and industries a including home appliances, civil construction, thermal, hydro, marine and motor racing, and everything in between.

The Bolt Shop stocks a large range of products, including: • Mild steel bolts • Stainless steel bolts • High-tensile bolts • Nuts • Washers • Machine screws • Tapping screws • Wood screws • Threaded rods • Rivets • Masonry • Socket heads • Drills • Taps and dies • Tools • Hardware • Consumables.

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Initiatives | Northern Arena

Positive attitude reaps its awards Winning both the Supreme Business Excellence and Employer of the Year Awards at the 2016 Westpac Auckland Business Awards – North, is no mean feat.

But it is a feat achieved by Northern Arena and marketing manager Justin Byrne says it is a reflection of their innovative business approach and the team’s positive attitude to everything they do.

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New Taupo location The Bolt Shop is in the middle of a strong growth phase and expanding its business throughout the North Island.

The company has a new shareholder, Darryl Wannell, who came into the business this year to work alongside directors John Storr and Geoff Smith. The three of them have a huge amount of experience in the fastening and engineering industries.

The Bolt Shop, which was established in Glenfield in 2000, also opened a new branch in Taupo in April, which John says has been well received by residents.

“People in Taupo appreciate what we’re doing and that they now have access to more knowledge regarding fastenings and engineering,” he says.

“We’ve been in an expansion phase this year and we want that to continue. We’ll be looking at opening stores in more locations throughout the North Island over the next three years.”

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He says the Employer of the Year Award reflects the positive approach taken by the staff and employers, and it is this attitude that makes the swimming and fitness centre such a fun, lively environment.

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“We’re all about positive, positive, positive,” he says. “We have a philosophy that we are changing lives and that includes the staff. We live and breathe positivity and that means people are happy in their jobs and want to work for us.”

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He says this positive approach has been integral in making Northern Arena such a success. “We don’t want people to just come here, have their swim, then go home. We want it to be an enjoyable experience from the moment they arrive.”

He credits Northern Arena’s innovative approach to business as the reason they won the Supreme Business Excellence Award.

“We strive to be innovative. We were innovative when we first started, but we’ve continued to improve, to grow as a business and to always look at ways we can do things better.”

They must be doing something right because they not only attract families from the local community, but have families who travel for about an hour across Auckland to attend swimming classes, as well as staff who travel from all directions.

Family and community are important to Northern Arena. They sponsor local schools, surf lifesaving clubs, and other local fundraising events. This support is part of the company’s

Northern Arena has swimming classes for people of all ages, from three-month-old babies up to adult improver classes, and includes classes for people with disabilities. All lessons are taught by trained and experienced swimming instructors and classes are kept small to enhance enjoyment, confidence, development and sense of safety around water.

They hold fitness classes in the pool, have a fully-equipped gym, and a full range of group fitness classes. Northern Arena also has a café, Gather Wholefoods, that is dedicated to providing healthy food options aligning with their life philosophy.

Justin says all the team at Northern Arena are proud that the awards have recognised the great work they are doing, but they won’t be resting on their laurels. They will continue to develop, learn, be innovative and most importantly strive to change lives. AT Northern Arena 8 Polarity Rise (cnr Whangaparaoa Rd & Hibiscus Coast Highway) Silverdale Auckland T (0)9 421 9700 www.northernarena.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Initiatives | Machinery Movers

Big time transporters make significant safety moves Machinery Movers Limited has worked hard during the past year to improve its safety, training, and compliance systems and standards, to better meet its customers’ ever-increasing requirements under the new safety legislation.

The company is a national and international operator providing a broad range of logistical services for machinery moving, including extraction, transportation and installation. It is also the biggest mover of pre-cast concrete panels in New Zealand.

As part of a wider group of companies (Tranzcarr Heavy Haulage and Machinery Specialists), it is able to provide a complete suite of specialised lifting and transport requirements for clients.

Big focus on safety Chief executive Wayne Sivern says Machinery Movers underwent a major overhaul of its safety and compliance procedures and internal

teams and our customers. As a result, we systems in 2016. Improving safety has been a huge focus for Wayne and his team, with the have increased the size of our safety team. company now holding AS/NZS 4801 certification. We have a new safety and wellness manager, field safety specialists, compliance manager “It’s an internationally recognised safety and a training manager.” standard,” Wayne says. “Recent legislation requirements, and the fact we work with a lot Machinery Movers was one of the first of big overseas companies, means we need companies to put its team through the newly to deliver the highest standard of safety for our established Construct Safe programme.

Machinery Movers provide a full range logistics package including Consultancy and Engineering services from initial planning through all stages to project completion. This covers small factory plant and machinery removalthrough to handling major weight intensive and over dimensional projects.

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“We can now be more responsive to any safety requirements our customers may have, as well as provide value-added training services to our clients.

“Machinery Movers has become more clientfocused in an effort to change the way it does business. We’re always looking for new ways to interact with our clients.”

Comprehensive fleet of machinery Machinery Movers provides a specialist service to the New Zealand industry, with a huge fleet of state of the art equipment for machinery extraction, transportation and installation.

Machinery Movers operates the country’s most comprehensive fleet of general and specialised trucks, prime movers, multi-axel platform trailers, custom-lifting gear and associated equipment.

Wayne says the company operates about 50 trucks, 40 forklifts and cranes, and hydraulic

Their lift-and-lock boom gantry systems can handle loads with excessive tonnage and have the ability to ‘lift and walk’ the load. The operation is suited to working in confined spaces such as transformer and generator work in live switchyards and power stations.

For long distance and international projects, the gantry system is efficiently transported in custom-built containers. The company also operates a 600 tonne hydraulic skidding system with synchronised jacking plant, which is complimentary to the gantry system and used for complex installations in confined spaces.

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Machinery Movers’ specialised equipment includes the versatile rear-mounted crane trucks, which can handle up to 12 tonnes, 20-tonne mobile Franna Cranes, as well as transport equipment to or from the site.

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Initiatives | PPS Industries

Providing tools for a variety of trades PPS Industries Limited is one of the leading suppliers of products for the manufacturing, fabrication, machining and metal finishing industries.

The company was founded in 1974, manufacturing and importing a range of chemicals and polishing products for the electroplating and polishing industry.

Servicing the electroplating, anodizing and powder coating industries still plays a very important area of the business unit, and as such it works closely with Henkel and other international suppliers.

Wide range of products PPS still manufactures a range of chemicals, polish, polishing buffs and sanding/finishing belts, although the majority of its products are

Exclusive agency lines include brands such as Pferd, VSM, G-Wendt, Ruko, Egeli, Kromas/ Rosler and FE out of Europe, Rex-Cut from America, PME, Sunmight and Tailin from Asia, and Flexipad and Osborn/Lea from the UK. VSM is a German manufacturer with more than 150 years’ manufacturing expertise in coated abrasives, manufacturing internationally accepted abrasive belts and discs using aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, zirconia and ceramic materials.

Within the Pferd range, which is also manufactured in Germany, are the wellrecognised thin cutoffs and grinding discs.

The range also includes products such as engineers’ files and rasps, wire wheels and brushes, hole saws, tungsten burrs, mounted

PPS Industries stocks a huge range of products for the manufacturing, fabrication, machining and metal finishing industry

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Rex-cut products are unique and are made using a blend of cotton and abrasive grain, which is compressed to produce products used for cutting, grinding, blending, deburring and polishing stainless steel and aluminium.

Ruko, another German manufacturer, makes a comprehensive range of drills, taps, rotary burrs, countersinks, core drills, saw blades, hand burrs, magnetic drilling machines and pneumatic tools.

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FE Power Tools Germany has a comprehensive range of power tools for the engineering fabrication industry, including magnetic drilling, pipe cutting, bevelling machines, and punching machines.

PPS is also the exclusive importer of the Houghton range of oils and coolants and Suhner power tools used in industry.

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The people to empower your place PoweRun are wholesalers providing an integrated service to electrical contracting firms, electricians, builders, developers, businesses and factories. That service covers electrical maintenance, design, build, installation and project management with managing director Vijay Kar acting in a consultancy role to clients.

PoweRun also specialise in ICT infrastructure such as building IBM/HP hardware/software services, in telecommunication projects involving copper/fiber optic backbone and wireless solutions and in home automation systems.

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The company has staff who design and implement any ‘telco’ solutions for small to large businesses.

Although 100 percent locally owned and managed, PoweRun is part of a multi-national group which has a presence in a number of countries including Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.

The PoweRun brand has its own range of products, but PoweRun NZ also import and wholesale products from General Cable, Prysmian Cable, PDL, Clipsal, NHP, Schneider Electrics, Allen-Bradley and Siemens. All their products are AS/NZS approved and come with their manufacturers’ warrantee.

For all construction and maintenance projects PoweRun supply down lights, electrical switches and accessories, security lights, TPS cables, mains cables, air conditioners, main distribution boards, and all the other products required to complete electrification.

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PPS Industries supplies the renowned 3M range of automotive and industrial products,as well as its safety range.

It has developed strong relationships with key international suppliers, sourcing products from world industry leaders in their field.

PPS supplies products from Henkel, Bonderite and Loctite, power tools by Hitachi, Bosch, AGP and Makita, plus other major power tool manufacturers.

This focus on only selling the best products ensures PPS Industries’ reputation stands strong on the quality of the products and service it provides for many years to come.

The company provides customers with a comprehensive range of hand tools from suppliers such as Teng, Koken, Stahlwille, Thor, Sykes, Strong, Grip-On, Vice Grip, Komelon, Limit, Lufkin and Toledo, as well as a huge range of miscellaneous engineering products including power leads, paint markers, engineers chalk, cable ties, adhesive tapes sprays, and industrial aerosols. In addition to these are a range of welding consumables, and welding safety products.

PPS has many loyal customers dating back to 1974 and welcomes new customers who require quality products, good service and competitive prices.

A history of success PPS Industries’ key strengths are its loyal, knowledgeable staff, customer service and a large range of stock carried in all branches by its field representatives.

The company has branches in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch, with sales representation in Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson, Palmerston north, Hastings, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland and north. AT PPS Industries Ltd 86 Hugo Johnston Drive Penrose Auckland T (09) 579 1001 E sales@ppsindustries.co.nz www.pps-industries.com

They supply all the items at very competitive rates because of their low overhead costs and access to products from overseas. Wherever possible, PoweRun include the latest innovations in their product range.

PoweRun is open seven days and available 24 hours for any emergency requirements. They have plenty of parking so it is very convenient for customers to drop in and pick up their choice of products. Product can also be purchased online.

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Dr Bob's Veterinary Clinic

The absolute best in animal health care

Dr Bob’s Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice veterinary clinic catering to both large and small animals including domestic pets, farm livestock, horses and alpacas.

The clinic has been operating in Waimauku since 1988. It now offers a full range of pet supplies, dog and cat food, pet care and accessories in its online shop for sale nationwide.

“We care about the health and wellbeing of your pets and understand the special bond people form with their animals.”

Services include: • Vaccinations

Your pets will receive the very best of care from the team of capable vets and vet nurses, who provide full veterinary services for companion animals, farm animals and equine.

• Consultation for any medical / behavioural concerns • Wellness checks • Dental care and surgery • De-sexing

Online information On Dr Bob’s website you’ll find a wealth of information and animal health articles covering a range of animals, issues and topics including: • Cats • Dogs • FAQs • Parasites • Pocket pets • Beef Cattle

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• Surgery • X-ray • Ultrasound • Blood testing and other lab diagnostics.

Puppy preschool classes Give your puppy a head start in life by attending your puppy preschool classes.Get them developing good social skills around family and other dogs: for puppies 8-16 weeks old.

The most comprehensive range of animal health and nutritional products in New Zealand.

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Waimauku Clinic Cnr State Highway 16 & Muriwai Road Waimauku T (09) 411 7575 Huapai Clinic 344 Main road

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NOURISH YOUR PET AS NATURE INTENDED AND WITNESS THE CLEAR DIFFERENCE! • Biologically Appropriate Cat & Dog Food • Unmatched Ingredients • World Leading Pet Nutrition • High Protein, Whole Vegetables, Fruits & Botanicals • Delivered Fresh, Never Frozen • Steamed Cooked In Natural Juices, No Water Added • Ingredients We Love, From People We Trust

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Lambs Pharmacy

A comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing Lambs Pharmacy and Natural Therapies Centre on Karangahape Road is more than just a pharmacy and dispensary.

Pharmacy services

It’s also a holistic health centre, providing Ayurvedic medicine, natural health products, homeopathy and natural health and beauty products, along with a full range of pharmaceutical products.

• Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP)

They’ve been serving the local community for more than 20 years via a convenient location for customers throughout the Auckland area.

Long-term conditions services

This is a service designed for people with long term illnesses who may need support with their medicines.

Lambs provide a full pharmacy and dispensing service, and also provide a range of additional health services, with pharmacy services including: • Full prescription dispensary service • Long-term illness support • Blister packs • Incontinence products • WINZ and other reports

Ayurvedic medicine

• Blackmores supplements

Lambs’ Ayurvedic practitioner can help you with health maintenance, illness prevention and treatment. Ayurvedic service includes:

• And much more.

• Full range of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.

• Full Ayurvedic medical consultation

Holistic medicine

• Nutritional advice

Lambs Pharmacy believes in treating the whole person, not just the illness. They have an Ayurvedic practitioner and a homeopath on staff who are available for consultations.

The team at Lambs work with you to assist in managing your medications; providing help so you can co-ordinate your prescription repeats so they happen at the same time, saving you trips to the pharmacy.

Lambs Pharmacy staff members can advise customers on how they can care for their own health. Often lifestyle changes can have dramatic effects on a person’s health and can work more effectively than medical intervention.

They also provide a reminder service via text message, email or phone to let you know when prescriptions are ready for collection.

At Lambs Pharmacy, when it comes to health, their philosophy is always “prevention is better than cure”.

• Lifestyle consultation • Ayurvedic massage

Homeopathy A homeopathic service is part of Lambs’ commitment to holistic health and caring for the whole person, not just treating the illness.

Homeopathic services include: • A trained homeopath is in-store every Thursday

• Panchakarma (detoxification)

• Homeopathic consultations

• Sense organ nourishing and strengthening treatment.

• Homeopathic prescriptions • Full range of homeopathic products

Natural health and beauty Lambs Pharmacy stocks a full range of natural health and beauty products including: • Trilogy • Veleda • Sukin organics • Thompson supplements

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Lambs Pharmacy and Natural Therapies Centre 173 Karangahape Road Auckland Central T (09) 377 4230 or (09) 624 0104 M 021 030 1616 E anish.rama@xtra.co.nz www.lambspharmacy.co.nz

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Bays Club

The friendliest spot in Browns Bay The Bays Club offers a relaxed, friendly environment where everyone’s welcome. As a community club in Browns Bay, it offers a wide range of fabulous facilities, including regular live entertainment, an attractive restaurant serving sumptuous meals, a great sports bar where you can watch the big match, and social and sports clubs to suit everyone.

Event room hire If you’re looking for event room hire in the bays, then the Bays Club can offer the perfect venue in an affordable and quality environment, whether it’s an intimate birthday party or your special wedding day.

With the outstanding views from the Tiri View Lounge this makes the perfect setting for your guests to enjoy your event. It’s the ideal venue for weddings, birthdays, dinners, anniversaries and also caters for funerals.

Tiri View Lounge The Tiri View Lounge boasts one of the best views along the bays. You can order a meal from the a la carte or lite meals menu, and sit back and enjoy the view over a quiet drink The lounge opens up to the north facing deck, where you can relax and enjoy the sea air.

Lunch is available Monday to Sunday, midday to 3pm. Dinner from Tuesday to Thursday, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Friday from 5.30 to 9pm, Saturday 5.30pm to 8.30pm and the Sunday (buffet) from 6pm to 8pm.

A bar snack menu runs throughout the day and the restaurant is closed on Monday.

Something for everyone The club features various sections that cater to anyone and everyone, including: darts, fishing, golf, poker, pool, quiz and Bingo nights, a travel club and a wine appreciation group.

Join now Membership allows you to enjoy the great facilities, including the restaurant and bar which feature exceptional views across the Hauraki Gulf and all the entertainment options available at the club.

Bays Club mission statement “To serve our members, their guests and those visiting from affiliated clubs, professionally and efficiently in an atmosphere of comfort and goodwill.”

Become a member with fantastic benefits: • Discounts on food and bar purchases when you swipe your membership card • Entry into exclusive member promotions • Special birthday offers • Entry to other clubs.

Bays Club membership provides: • Secure, friendly atmosphere • Free entertainment on Friday nights • Competitive food and beverage prices • Function and event hire

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10 poker machines TAB area with big-screen televisions Projector screen and six big-screen televisions Ten adjuncts / special interest groups Four dart boards, two pool tables, and two full-size snooker tables • Reciprocal visiting rights to over 200 clubs in New Zealand and overseas.

Price FULL MEMBER $50 (under 60 years) VETERAN $25 (over 60 years) AT Bays Club Inc 6 Anzac Rd Auckland 0630 T (09) 478 8171 E gm@baysclub.co.nz www.baysclub.co.nz

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Also available: SOLO ARTISTS • DUOS • FULL PA AND SOUND SYSTEMS STAGING • SECURITY • EVENT MANAGEMENT For all your entertainment needs

Schofields Group (Giltrap) are proud to be supporting Bays Club

“Quality Fresh Meats,Competitive Pricing, Customised Service.”

Schofields 48-50 Great South Road, Newmarket, Auckland Please contact Alan Yates on 021 465 545 or email ayates@schofields.co.nz www.schofields.co.nz

Proud supplier to Bays Club Call Paul or Alex on 09 634 0597, our City & Guilds Qualified Chefs.

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Barfoot & Thompson Browns Bay are proud to be supporting Bays Club

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WHETHER YOU ARE SELLING OR BUYING A PROPERTY, WE HAVE THE EXPERTS ON HAND TO ADVISE AND ASSIST YOU Browns Bay, 35 Clyde Road 0630 Ph: 09 478 5119 • 09 478 6195 (Rental) www.barfoot.co.nz

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Gilmours North Shore are proud to be supporting Bays Club Grocery • Chilled & Frozen • Meat • Fresh Produce • Wine • Beer & Cider • Spirits General Merchandise, etc.

37 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay Ph: (09) 479 5435 • www.gilmours.co.nz

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