Auckland Today Magazine Issue 127

Issue 127 | November 2017

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Clearing the air about marijuana’s medical benefits

The electric revolutionaries Jamie Bennett and Patrick Broadbent’s mission to turn the rental car market on its head

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9: Claim games Do you know what business expenses you can claim?

6: Fraud – a licence to print money?

When it comes to employee theft, Martz Witty says prevention far outweighs cure

10: Mastering motivation How to motivate yourself and those around you

6: A timely H&S reminder John Shingleton’s timely H&S reminder

11: Six steps to flexibility Create a workplace that employees like, and works for you

7: The gender pay-gap blame game Forget gender - Debra Buckley says you need to select employees based on capability and desired behaviours

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Pages 19-58 21: Recreation & Leisure NZ Boardstore, Matakana River Tours, and bespoke surfboard maker Surfline

6: Managing your sales territory Kevin Vincent’s simple tools to better manage any sales territory

7: Making PR work for you Michelle Hider talks about choosing the right PR company for your business

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8: Home based offices – are they good for business?

Jane Cowan-Harris says it depends on your business and roles people play

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Management

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7: How to pay tax, lose it and then have to pay it again Jamie Tulloch says the most common tax mistake is losing imputation credits

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Management | Viewpoints

Kevin Vincent

Martz Witty

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Managing your sales territory

Fraud – a licence to print money?

A timely H&S reminder

Some sales representatives seem to operate in a state of chaos in regard to managing their respective territories, and others call on the same clients at the same frequency, irrespective of that client’s potential or lack thereof.

There’s been quite a bit of reporting lately that the Police are unable to investigate all the fraud cases being referred to them.

You would have to be living on a desert island not to know that under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (and regulations), workers’ safety is paramount.

But using some simple tools means managing a sales territory can be very productive and give you a far greater return on investment.

I believe there are three interacting variables in managing a territory successfully. They are: Effective routing, appropriate call allocation, and efficient time management. In this article I will discuss the first variable - effective routing.

Routing refers to the specific “style” you use and the paths you choose to cover your territory and your accounts.

The routing styles are: Calling by Crisis In crisis mode people tend to be quite unstructured. While some flexibility is good, effective territory management requires planning rather than quick reflexes. A crisis-prone salesperson often has difficulty in following a structured territory plan.

Often this is down to inadequate resources and the huge number of thefts from employees.

There is an easier way. Instead of worrying about prosecuting a fraudulent employee, why not put in place some procedures, protocols and protection to minimise, or even eradicate the possibility of being stolen from in the first place?

The statistics for in-house employee theft is nothing short of staggering and it costs employers some very serious money.

Sadly, most sit on the sidlines thinking; “Oh it will never happen to me, Nigel and Cathy are honest employees”.

Sometimes they are correct and often they are not.

To implement a best practice workplace is not only common sense, but good value as well.

It creates a level playing field that can minimise risk to your business and should help owners sleep better at night.

Having great internal controls can also provide a workplace where employees are above suspicion.

The Crisis style of territory routing allows for great flexibility and for quick reaction to opportunities and problems.

However, crisis-prone salespeople have a tendency to call on accounts -- large or small -- without sufficient analysis regarding whether they really need to handle the so-called crisis immediately, and to do so in person.

This can create a more harmonious work environment and bring better comradery and cohesion with team members.

Calling by Milk Route In the Milk Route style people arrange their calls in sequence and visit all accounts with the same frequency. While this is efficient in utilising travel time, it is very costly in terms of allocating calls according to yield. You should visit the highyield accounts more frequently and allocate fewer calls to low-potential accounts.

It’s like a mini audit, but is geared towards adding real value and enhancing systems.

Calling by Priority While the Milk Route and Crisis styles are useful in special situations, the best method for consistent and effective territory management is the Priority style. That is by allocating calls according to account potential.

Priority call allocation will enhance your coverage and enable you to allocate your calls according to where you get the best return on your call investment.

This is the preferred style because it helps ensure that you put your time and energy toward those accounts most likely to yield the greatest sales results.

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If you’re not sure what procedures, policies and protocols are needed, then you can always get in a consultant to discuss and help design some agreed upon procedures, document them and then test that they actually work.

There are obvious areas to check such as cash handling, payroll, banking, invoicing, duplicating creditors, to name but a few - but often overlooked areas, like ordering and stock control, are ripe for picking and theft.

Many of these risks can be reduced or removed entirely, but it takes a structured plan.

A quick potential warning sign is where you have an employee that never takes annual leave, or only takes a day here and a day there.

This is often as they need to be onsite to keep their theft under wraps.

Testing that the systems work is another important part and typically we recommend at least an annual test and check-up.

Agreed upon procedures and internal dry audits just make sense in our opinion.

Identifying hazards is a first step in ensuring a safe working environment, but the reforms were also about instilling a risk management culture within workplaces. This means just listing hazards without assessing the level of risk to people will no longer cut the mustard.

The District Court has recently issued a judgment against Wellington Electricity Limited and North Power. Each company was charged under section 163D of the Electricity Act 1992 (intentionally or negligently causing or permitting work to be done in a manner dangerous to life).

Wellington Electricity Limited was fined $26,000, Northpower was fined $30,000. The two companies had previously voluntarily paid the worker $20,000 following a restorative justice hearing.

Wellington Electricity was ordered to pay a further $4,030 and Northpower a further $6,000 in reparations to the worker, bringing total reparations to the worker to $30,030.

According to WorkSafe, Wellington Electricity engaged Northpower to carry out maintenance work on roadside transformers in the Wellington region.

Two Northpower employees were working in Karori on 27 May, 2014, when a bracket fell onto live contacts causing an electrical short, resulting in a flashover. The victim sustained serious burns that required specialist treatment from the burns unit.

WorkSafe noted that the companies’ failures included: a work plan that lacked clear instructions to prompt workers to stop if they encountered increased risks or conditions that were different to what was in the work plan; not shutting off the power before any maintenance work was undertaken at this site; and not documenting their hazard assessments in one place, such as the work plan that was available to the workers.

WorkSafe’s chief inspector, Keith Stewart, was quoted as saying in a media release that “Incidents such as this should not happen. Working near live components is a well-known hazard in the industry, and risks should be appropriately managed to protect the workers.”

This case was heard under different legislation to the current legislation. My bet is that under the current laws as they stand, those companies would have faced much heftier fines.

So, if you have workers who are or could be exposed to electrical hazards, have you drawn up a comprehensive work safety plan that includes when workers must stop work?

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Management | Viewpoints

Jamie Tulloch

Michele Hider

Debra Buckley

Managing director of e3 Businness Accountants

Director of Priority Communications www.prioritycomms.co.nz

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

How to pay tax, lose it and then have to pay it again Believe it or not, but this happens quite often.

Probably the biggest and most common tax mistake made is losing imputation credits i.e. the benefit a shareholder gets from tax already paid by the company.

What is imputation?

It is a mechanism that a company can use to pass on credits for tax it has paid on its profits, to its shareholders when it pays them dividends. These credits offset the amount of tax that a resident shareholder would otherwise be liable to pay on those dividends so they don’t have to pay “double tax”.

As an example - let’s say your company made $100,000 profit and paid tax at the company tax rate of 28 percent, which of course would be $28,000.

This after-tax profit of $72,000 can be treated in three ways: (i) either kept in the company and used as working capital, (ii) paid out to shareholders as a dividend or, (iii) a combination of both.

If the after-tax profit stays in the company, there is no more tax to pay. However, if a dividend is declared and all the profit goes out to a shareholder, then the dividend is taxed at 33 percent; regardless of the income and tax rate of the shareholder.

In dollar terms, this is an extra $3,900 of tax.

However, if the shareholder is on a lower marginal tax rate, they will receive either a refund or a credit if they pay provisional tax when they file their tax return.

How do you lose imputation credits?

Quite simply (and we see it often) it’s all to do with the continuity of shareholders from one year to the next.

Because it’s so easy to file a company’s annual return online, or do a shared transfer online, many shareholders unwittingly lose (destroy is a better word) the imputation credit of 28 percent that they worked so hard to gain and then pay.

The immutable rule is that companies must maintain a minimum of 66 percent of the same shareholding from one year to the next.

If there is a change in continuity of shareholding of 34 percent or greater in any one-year period, starting from when the income tax is paid until the dividend is paid, then the most likely scenario is that the tax credits will be lost.

For ever! And that’s painful.

What’s the takeaway here?

Before you make any changes to a company’s shareholding, check with your tax accountant.

Making PR work for you

The gender pay gap blame game

When I was a journalist, my colleagues and I used to talk about public relations consultants as having gone to the dark side.

Gender pay gap. Are you over it? I am all for equality, however, I struggle with this ongoing idea of blame.

PR was a place where people could dwell in the murky depths of defending the indefensible, or stuffing glitter into envelopes to make sure the recipients of their latest promo really noticed them.

I recently had a 62-year-old male ask me for advice on securing a new executive-level role, as he was continuously being challenged about his age and he is nearing retirement.

PR has been around since the beginning of the last century, but the role of the industry in improving understanding and helping companies and people to be heard, has become much better understood in the last 20-30 years - even amongst journalists.

He would also add that he felt gender equality was part of his struggle with some organisations looking to add balance to their leadership teams.

If you are thinking of employing a public relations consultant or consultancy, there are a few things to consider to ensure they have the knowledge and experience to give you the advice you need.

Firstly, the lead consultant needs to have completed qualifications in PR, whether that is international accreditation in public relations or a university degree in communications, or preferably both.

Public relations practitioners who have recently made the switch from journalism and not had any formal training are still learning the ropes. If people are going to hang a sign on the door and call themselves consultants, I believe it is essential they know the theory behind what they do everyday and have a full complement of tools for their clients.

Experience is also vital for public relations consultants.

It is all very well to know the theory behind managing a reputational crisis, but there is absolutely nothing like being in amongst it.

It’s not until you have a portfolio of well-managed issues up your sleeve that you can honestly start to predict what the next twist or turn might be.

A good understanding of public relations ethics is essential - not only to keep the consultant safe but also to protect the clients they are working with. The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) has a code of ethics covering everything from advocacy and honesty to conflicts of interest, professionalism, balancing openness and privacy, and the need to be law abiding.

Other things to consider when engaging a PR consultant or consultancy include their areas of specialization, references and testimonials from past and present clients, how they charge, and any potential conflicts with other clients.

Choosing the right PR consultancy will make a significant improvement to the way most businesses communicate, helping them to build mutually beneficial relationships with everyone that matters to them, including their customers, the public, their board of directors and staff.

There has to be a balance, but most importantly there must be transparency in the process, not only for this guy, but for all of us.

I am often invited to speak at women-only events, which provides a great environment for like-minded women to share their views and network. However, I wonder how I would feel if there was an event I wanted to attend which was restricted by age or ethnicity. We need to be mindful of the picture we paint in our race for equality.

I have no intention of questioning the progress made in recent years when it comes to gender equality and I agree we have a long way to go.

In trying to resolve it, it helps to understand how we got here. What is the precedent? How did women become involved in paid employment?

We were never officially invited to be equal employees; it was a stop-gap during war. There wasn’t a thought about equality, rates of pay, or women remaining once all the men came home. The world simply had a labour shortage and women were the solution. There lies the problem and with some reflection, precedent could get us out of it.

Research from the Ministry for Women tells us that causes of the gender pay gap are complex. Around 20 percent of the gender pay gap was due to differences in education, the occupations and industries that men and women work in.

That means the majority, 80 percent, of the gender pay gap is now driven by unexplained factors.

Those factors are behaviour and attitudes, and once you gain the insight into how we got here, you have a better chance of putting it right. When the values of an organisation are things like integrity, respect, honesty and loyalty, and they still operate without transparency, surely that is the biggest roadblock to true equality.

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Management | Viewpoints

Robyn Pearce

Jane Cowan-Harris

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Head of WorkSpace IQ www.workspaceiq.co.nz

Home based offices – are they good for business?

The four keys to great delegation Even in small businesses, great delegation is a vital skill for any business person who wants to expand or increase turnover.

However, the problem is, very few have formal training in it.

One of the hardest things to learn when you first become responsible for other staff, is to get out of the way and let your staff get on with the job. Good delegators give their subordinates as much responsibility and authority as they are able to accept but at the same time maintain control.

Paradoxically, they increase their own power by sharing it with others.

The idea of working from home appears idyllic for some people. No wasted time and energy commuting to work, no parking costs or challenges, space to yourself and the ability to design your workspace just as you want.

Aside from avoiding your daily commute, the ability to be at home for children after school, and so on, the everyday reality of working at home on your own can be quite different.

If you’re someone who thrives in a team setting, working at home can feel like you’ve gone into a retreat. The regular interaction with others that fires you up just isn’t there and it can be hard to keep yourself motivated.

A common mistake in delegation is passing work on too quickly and not setting enough relevant inspection points.

Many would-be delegators don’t realise it’s a four-stage process, not a single action. If you don’t work through each phase with your delegatee, at some point you’ll almost certainly have to backtrack.

The four stages of delegation: 1. Directive delegation Initially a new person needs clear instructions and lots of guidance, not the opportunity to use their initiative. They don’t know enough to need much support, so they won’t yet make many decisions.

Your behaviour therefore needs to be highly directive, rather than supportive. In fact, the level of support is quite low.

There will also probably be quite a bit of positive correction and adjustment, depending on the complexity of the task.

2. Coaching-style delegation They start to understand the process. You encourage them to come with questions; you give plenty of explanations, continue to instruct, have lots of reviews, and also support them in learning and applying new skills and knowledge.

You’ll be providing high levels of both direction and support.

3. Supportive delegation These folks now have a good grip on the process. You’re weaning both yourself and them off lots of ‘telling’ – direction is low. Instead, you mainly give them high support in making their decisions. Your role is to help where needed, review their actions and oversee results as they increase their level of responsibility.

4. High-level delegation Now you’re free! Your delegatee not only has an excellent understanding of the task, but they have the confidence to get on with the job. They can still come for help if they need it, but that’s a rare occurrence. You can now give only low support and low direction, and only need to review their work occasionally.

However, if you struggle to focus in large, open-plan offices, are easily distracted or have a more introverted personality, you may well enjoy that home-based space with fewer interruptions. You will likely be more productive, feel better about your workspace and enjoy the autonomy that comes with it.

But should employers be encouraging this option more?

Technological advances mean that these days your employees can work from virtually anywhere, but is it worth it?

Will encouraging people to work from home mean less office space required and potentially some cost savings for you?

Will you see improved or reduced productivity? Does less accountability mean it’s harder to keep people on task?

This will depend on your business model, the amount of autonomy you give staff, the type of work being performed and the people in your team - it’s never a ‘one size fits all’ option.

In terms of health and safety obligations, any employee who is expected to work from home has the same rights around having a safe workstation set up, good seating and lighting, as they do in a normal office setting.

This is an area which is often overlooked by employers, but one to be more aware of. It shouldn’t be a big challenge to cover off, but it is really important – and a legal requirement to ensure that you are keeping your staff – your most valuable resource – safe.

Legislation aside, the massively increased use of technology has an impact on people’s workplace wellbeing. As a good employer, make sure that any home-based employees take action in these areas.

Remember, people who suit this type of work environment will thrive and be more productive, so it does pay to be flexible and make the most of the digital age to enhance work environment options for your staff.

EVENTS DIARY What’s happening on the business and entertainment front

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

HOW TO ADOPT A WINNING MINDSET Sometimes the only thing hindering your progress is your mindset – or at least it has a major role to play. Australasian Leadership Institute chief leadership coach, Mark Wager facilitates this free event, his clients include; the Delegates of the European Union, The Fred Hollows Foundation in Timor-Leste, the Fiji Sun newspaper, Lakes DHB, Kmart and Foodstuffs. Learn how to alter your mindset and in turn improve your business. Spaces are limited.

For more information go to: www.australasianleadership.com

WEDNSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

NZAGE 2017 INDUSTRY AWARDS SUMMIT Jake Bailey features as the guest speaker on an evening focused on ‘wellness in the workplace’. His journey to recovery and beyond compliments the evening’s exploration into mindfulness, connectedness, positive psychology, neuroscience and resilience. All key factors in creating an engaged work force.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2-3 AUCKLAND BUILD EXPO 2017 Featuring the most comprehensive agenda of construction and design speakers in NZ. The only event to offer as much free industry education and training. The two-day event hosts more than 90 speakers, free conferences, workshops, industry partner seminars and educational sessions. Discover new products at the exhibition and meet other construction and design professionals.

To register, go to: www.aucklandbuildexpo.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 2017 END OF YEAR TRADE SHOW

It has to be said, Christmas is nearly upon us, but have no fear.

The 2017 End of Year Trade Show is the perfect opportunity to cross off some gift shopping, as well as give your business a boost by exhibiting your products and services. Make sure to save the date.

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

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Management | Money

Claim games Do you know what business expenses you can claim?

By Natalia Rietveld

Claiming back expenses can be a tricky business and there are a few sneaky tips that are always good to know.

For example - if you shout coffee for meeting purposes and decide to drink it at the café, you can only claim back 50 percent of the cost back - whereas if you order takeaway and have it at the office, you can claim 100 percent back. Takeaway coffees from here on out!

• Interest on borrowing money for the business

What counts as an expense?

• Home office expenses

Thanks to business.govt.nz for compiling a neat little list of claimable expenses. As they say, “The more you can claim the less tax you’ll pay”, so grab your pen and paper and take note so as not to miss out on any dollars saved.

• Stationery

• Vehicle expenses, transport costs and travel for business purposes

• Rent paid on business premises – including your home

• Depreciation on items like computers and office furniture

• Some insurance premiums • Work-related journals and magazines • Membership fees of professional associations

• Work uniforms • Work-related mobile phones and phone bills • Tax agent’s fees.

They’ve also noted that Inland Revenue supplies a downloadable vehicle logbook template to keep track of your work vehicle costs.

It’s said that: if you use it for work - it’s claimable. What sounds too good to be true, usually is – as there are exceptions.

These exceptions are often found under entertainment expenses. The IRD provides a complete detailed list of these, but here is an abbreviated version for your leisure.

100 percent deductible entertainment expenses: • Food and drink - while travelling on

business, provided for a conference, and “light” meals and refreshments onsite

50 percent deductible entertainment expenses:

• Promotional entertainment - such as giving

• Corporate boxes

• Including tents and marquees for business related social functions

away freebies for promotional purposes or if something is provided for review in a publication etc

• Holiday accommodation

• Charity-related costs

• If you have business expenses for a holiday

• Offshore entertainment - but not including

home, timeshare apartment or similar venue, you can deduct only 50 percent of the cost of accommodation as well as 50 percent for food and drink expenses relating to using the accommodation.

• Recreational boats - not for personal use but for a day with the management team for example.

the waters surrounding New Zealand, best explained as offshore but on another shore.

The best way to ensure you’re claiming back everything possible is to use a good accountant. Hold on to every receipt and keep yourself well-informed of all those sneaky exceptions.

• Food and drink - onsite if not classed as a light meal or light refreshment, offsite and given by the business as a gift.

Information courtesy of business.govt.nz.

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Management | Learnings

Mastering motivation

How to motivate yourself and those around you The year starts with a hiss and a bang; you are chock full of motivation, goals and plans. By the time winter arrives, your motivation is beginning to ebb and by spring you’re wondering how you found the energy and time to even make such plans.

What the big boys say “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”

– Steve Jobs “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

– Albert Einstein “All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”

– Walt Disney

Luckily we’re here with some tips to get bother and your team motivated, and some top talk from the top.

How to get motivated

“A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.”

– Richard Branson

• Firstly, and arguably most importantly, choose to be happy.

Nobody but yourself has control over how you feel and, as a bonus, happy people are easily motivated. Tell yourself everyday how awesome you are

• Be enthusiastic and love what you do; there’s no better way to motivate those around you • Translate the aspirations and needs of your organisation into tangible goals your staff can work towards

• Start finishing everything you start. With so many things on these days, it’s easy to have too much going on at once.

Finish one task before you begin another

• Figure out the aspirations and needs of those within your organisation as this knowledge will help you motivate and inspire them

• Do Less. Let go of commitments. Whatever you do or keep in your life, make it worthy of keeping. Make everything count

• Create a strong work life balance and ensure you are spending time on what’s important

• Live fully in the now. When you live in the past or the future, you lost control over the present

• Demand that your team members bring you solutions to problems, not the problems themselves

• Remember your peak moments. These are moments of triumph which will remind you who you are, what you are about – and more importantly why you are chasing your unique goals.

• Gather input from team members on strategic directions because when it comes time to execute the vision, you will see a high degree of engagement

• Don’t give up. It’s so easy to quit when there’s a setback or frustration. But you will never get there is you quit

• Empower members of the organisation by allowing them to decide how to go about their work within your guidelines and expectations

• Reward results, not the time, effort and cost required to reach it – the role of manager is to create results.

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• Notice and reward ‘positive deviance’ - new practices that yield superior results

“When I thought I couldn’t go on, I forced myself to keep going. My success is based on persistence, not luck.”

– Estee Lauder

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• Dare to dream big. If there is anything to the law of expectation then we are moving in the direction of our dreams, goals and expectations.

• Communicate regularly and openly with your team members

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”

– Henry Ford

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• Don’t let the slump start. Recognise the activities where you do procrastinate and nip the behaviour in the bud. Take action right away, no matter how small the victory, and use that momentum for further tasks

“Find that thing you are super passionate about. A lot of founding principles of Facebook are that if people have access to more information and are more connected, it will make the world better; people will have more understanding, more empathy. That’s the guiding principle for me. On hard days, I really just step back, and that’s the thing that keeps me going.”

– Mark Zuckerberg

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• Don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. Wisdom is that which helps us avoid making mistakes, but it only comes from making millions of them

How to give motivation

“I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft and I am the owner of Microsoft.”

– Bill Gates

BU

• Be willing to leave your comfort zone. The greatest barrier to achieving your potential is your comfort zone, so try taking yourself out of that zone once a day; expect great things

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Management | Behaviour

Six steps to flexibility

By Natalia Rietveld

Our lives are becoming increasingly hectic. It’s been proven time and again when personal life is well looked after then productivity in the workplace goes up.

Understanding your employee’s individual needs and catering for them can often mean adding a level of flexibility to the workplace.

Every workplace is different and there will always be different strokes for different folks, but if heightened flexibility has been on your mind, here are a few tips that may help you get started.

“When your boss allows you to perform your tasks away from their gaze, it empowers the worker and benefits the company."

- Microsoft’s chief envisioning officer, Dave Coplin

1. Launch a test pilot Practice makes perfect. If you feel you are missing a level of flexibility in your workplace, but you don’t know how to approach it, look at how other people in your situation are handling it and give it a trial run. You will quickly find out what is working and what is not and can tweak it accordingly.

2. Accountability Set the tasks at hand with a deadline. This holds everyone accountable and ensures the work needing to be done is still getting done, but allows for a work/life balance. You gain trust in yourself when you feel trusted by employers.

Microsoft’s chief envisioning officer, Dave Coplin, told Metro, “When your boss allows you to perform your tasks away from their gaze, it empowers the worker and benefits the company.” Not everyone works best between 9-5, but if the work is getting done, there’s no issue.

3. Production meetings Host meetings so you know where everyone is at. These should be held at least once a week initially to better establish how the strategies are affecting everyone.

If you’re dealing with those who are working from home, Skype meetings work a treat.

"If a business is good, does good, and makes others feel good, then it creates its own legacy."

- Sir Richard Branson

4. Know your hurdles There is always going to be hurdles to overcome, unfortunately that’s life. The best way to overcome hurdles and avoid mountains is to prepare yourself for them. There’s no point burying your head in the sand and expecting smooth sailing ahead, but by following steps five and six any hurdle will stay just that, a small hurdle.

5. Keep open communication “If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to listen to your staff,” Sir Richard Branson told Mediaplanet. Be honest with each other and talk to your staff openly about what they are enjoying about the increased flexibility and their advice on any changes that need to be made. Employers will see things in a completely different way, so discussing these opinions

and ideas among your team will enable you to reach a new level of understanding.

6. Be understanding And on that note, be open to the ideas that are presented to you. Understand where your staff are coming from. When you feel valued it's second nature to do your best for those who make you feel that way.

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Management | Christmas Functions

Management | Behaviour

Top tips for a fab Christmas function

10 signs

The festive season is also called the silly season for good reason; with loads on it can sometimes be a crazy time. Planning the annual staff Christmas party should be fun, but it can also be stressful.

John McKenzie, chief enthusiast from events and entertainment company Enthuse, has a look at some planning tips to make sure your staff Christmas party is a huge success this year and doesn’t add to your stress.

1. Decide on a theme Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean it has to be a Christmas theme. Themed parties are loads of fun and help build excitement and anticipation. You can build in elements of your own industry or business into the theme and it gives you another reason to hand out fun awards.

2. Decide on where you want to have it as early as you can This means whether it’s held in-house in your building or in an appropriate venue that can be themed well or at an entertainment venue. Don’t limit your search to just urban areas - just plan to provide adequate transport.

3. Work out a budget early Your budget should cover catering, including beverages, theme, entertainment, invites and any additional activities and gifts. Divide your budget by the number of staff coming so you have an idea of cost per head. It’s important to remember this is actually an investment in staff, so just how much per head it costs should equal how much value you put on your staff’s wellbeing. Also, are partners invited? If you need help deciding this, go back to the first point - the reason for the function.

4. The invite sets the scene early, so make sure it’s good The invite sets the early standard for the function, so make it good and memorable.

5. Get good entertainment Mix it up a bit, do something a bit different and book entertainment. It doesn’t have to be for the whole function, it can just be an entertaining and memorable ‘character’ that adds a fun, surprise

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element, or it could be Bad Santa and his crew that become the Christmas-themed party band.

6. Book good catering This will ensure everyone is happy and make sure you cover special dietary needs. It also means you are being a responsible host. Make sure there is enough food for everyone and serve it sooner rather than later.

7. Consider transport options Consider how staff will get home after the function. Purchasing taxi vouchers to hand out as required is a good option to make sure staff get home safely.

8. Provide Non-Alcoholic Beverages Make sure you have drinks such as coffee, soft drinks and punch available for those who don’t drink alcohol.

9. Presents Either set a dollar value and have each staff member buy a Secret Santa gift, or if the business can, purchase gifts for everyone. Make sure you have a few extra just in case someone is missed.

10. Take photos and celebrate Make sure you takes lots of good photos – maybe even show some during the evening – to use ‘if appropriate’ for staff newsletters and sharing afterwards.

Also consider: Get feedback afterwards – to make next years even better again.

Don’t skip staff Christmas functions, it’s a bad look.

It always comes up and you should really take notice; keep a lid on alcohol intake, especially if you are keen on a career in your business.

Mingle, take the opportunity to mix with staff you don’t have much to do with.

EI accounts for 85 to 90 percent of success at work. If you are displaying any of the following 10 signs, you may need to work on your own level of EI. 1. You’re easily stressed and irritated A strong feature of emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotions and recognise when you are feeling them. This enables you to better control emotions and not get overly stressed. If you get easily irritated and lose your temper, without consideration of how this may affect behaviour towards others, you may want to take some steps to raise your emotional awareness, such as meditation and selfreflection.

2. You treat people rashly and unfairly The key to improving this aspect is raising self-awareness of how you react in situations, and recognising the emotional triggers so that you can exert more control over them. Becoming more empathetic towards others will also help.

3. You are wrapped up in your own world This is obviously problematical if you are a leader. Listening to and taking an active interest in people is very important and comes from developing empathy, as we all have the power to empathise with others.

It’s a case of treating others as a priority and placing ourselves in their shoes for a while.

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Emotionally intelligent people are confident and authoritative because they are comfortable in their own skin – but they do not brag, assume they know it all, or appear over-confident. The latter is often a sign of insecurity and low EI. Work on this by increasing self-awareness and being honest with yourself: understand your strengths and weaknesses and be better prepared for situations when these will be exposed.

5. You fear change Flexibility comes with the confidence of knowing exactly who you are and what you are capable of. Many people fear the thought of change and are more adaptable, in reality, than they suspect. People with EI embrace change and are ready for whatever is thrown at them.

6. You take failure badly Work on your sense of resilience and you will find that you start to treat failure less as a permanent obstacle and more as a temporary opportunity to improve.

7. You get into conflicts easily Raising your awareness and empathy towards others increases your EI and actually makes you more thick-skinned. You are better able to read other people’s emotions, more likely to consider their feelings, better able to reach compromises, and less likely to be surprised by others.This will naturally reduce conflict.

8. You interrupt and don’t listen People with high EI practice their listening skills and body language, ask open questions, avoid distractions, and display a genuine interest in the other person. They don’t interrupt and are often able to ‘read’ the emotions behind the words.

People with high EI practice their listening skills and body language, ask open questions, avoid distractions, and display a genuine interest in the other person.

9. You find fault with others easily This is because they lack the empathy, listening skills and awareness to appreciate the positive side of another person; they only see the negatives. People with high emotional intelligence are able to remain positive, avoid unconstructive and negative conversations about others, and surround themselves with other positive people.

10. Your relationships break down Strong relationships need a healthy dose of emotional intelligence. So, unless you work on improving all the elements outlined in the first nine points above, it’s likely that relationship ‘problems’ will be common. Building rapport will be difficult and people may even start avoiding you.

Those with high EI know how to build strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect and understand that, without emotional intelligence, relationships invariably suffer.

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Management | Work life balance

Strangle your stress

By Natalia Rietveld

Leave your work at the door says executive business and lifestyle coach Lesley Colcord.

As hard as that may seem when your head is overcome with the tsunami that is your workload, the best way to hit the wave front on and ride it out is with a clear and relaxed mind.

“Many people don’t take the time to sit down and write out and explore what is on their mind.”

And when stress sets in Lesley says “sadly it is our creativity that leaves the door.”

And more often than not that ‘creativity’ is what is needed to find the solution to issues faced.

Business people and entrepreneurs alike can get so caught up in their work life that it begins to dominate them. What people tend to forget is we work to support our chosen lifestyles. Personal life and happiness should always be top priority, Lesley says.

One advantage that an entrepreneur may have over a corporate executive, Lesley has found, is that entrepreneurs have often built businesses based on their hobbies and natural strengths. This makes it a lot easier for them to relax in the workplace and for lack of a better term – lighten up.

It’s the only way to put your best foot forward come Monday.

This makes weekend wonders much more important for those in the corporate world.

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed and overrun by your work, take a step back.

It’s not a matter of climbing a mountain every weekend or following the teachings of Buddha, though go ahead if that tickles your fancy, it’s all about finding what works best for you and actually putting it into practice.

Ask yourself what is working well in your life and what needs working on?

This is the first question Lesley will ask each of her clients. The motion of putting it down on paper is “pretty cathartic” and it gives one the ability to evaluate the situation and break the “vicious cycle of overthinking”.

Question whether you are spending enough time with friends and family, are you taking the opportunity to experience the greater things in life?

“It’s about reconnecting to the things that bring you joy and sense of purpose outside of the office stresses.”

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Management | Learnings

Smarten up

Seven ways to improve your memory

By Lydia Trusdale

1. Meditaton

5. Mnemonics

“Mindfulness meditation has been reported to enhance numerous mental abilities, including rapid memory recall,” says Catherine Kerr of the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and the Osher Research Center, both of which are located at Harvard Medical School.

Mnemonic devices are simple techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something.

Some mnemonic techniques include:

“Our discovery that mindfulness meditators more quickly adjusted the brain wave that screens out distraction, could explain their superior ability to rapidly remember and incorporate new facts.”

2. Diet Studies suggest a diet rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals and B vitamins may promote improved cognitive function.

Phytochemical-rich foods in particular have been long believed to be effective at reversing age-related deficits in memory. Phytochemicals are compounds that are typically found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and other plants.

Foods containing phytochemicals that are said to improve memory include berries, avocado, fish, dark chocolate and eggs.

• Names: Everyone knows ROY G BIV, the colour spectrum of the rainbow. This is one of the most common and effective example of mnemonics

• Expressions: Creating an expression is an equally popular and effective mnemonic device, for example, using the expression My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Noodles to remind you of the order of the plants in our solar system

• Ode/Rhyme: A bit of a hybrid technique, peculiar odes are not uncommon. For example, 30 days hath September...

Music is one of the few activities that engages both sides of the brain simultaneously and positively impacts memory, focus, attention, language skills and physical co-ordination.

3. Exercise A study published in PubMed – the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) – has shown that in both rat and human brains, regular exercise can improve memory recall.

In particular, regular exercise can improve cognitive abilities and spatial memory.

4. Sleep Memory consolidation is a distinct process that occurs during sleep to maintain, strengthen and modify memories stored in the long-term memory.

In one study, participants were separated into two groups and asked to memorise illustrated cards to test their memory strength. After memorising a set, both groups took a 40-minute break wherein one group napped, and the other stayed awake.

After the break, both groups were tested on their memory of the cards – the group who had napped performed significantly better, retaining on average 85 percent of the patterns, compared to 60 percent for those who had remained awake.

6. Learn a second language Adults who speak more than one language are likely to have a better working memory and memorisation skills. Learning a second language is said to increase brain size and connectivity (aka increase your intelligence), improve cognitive skills and overall brain function, and even protect your brain against aging.

7. Music A familiar scenario for many is remembering the lyrics to your favourite song from 10 years ago but forgetting what item you popped down to the shops for.

Music is one of the few activities that engages both sides of the brain simultaneously and positively impacts memory, focus, attention, language skills and physical coordination.

Did you know?

It’s not necessarily your fault that you forget what you’re doing when you enter/exit a room… it’s science.

According to Scientific American, the “doorway effect” exists genetically in every single one of us.

A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame – Gabriel Radvansky, Sabine Krawietz and Andrea Tamplin – established that “memory was worse after passing through a doorway than after walking the same distance within a single room.”

Called the encoding specificity principle, psychologists have known for a while that memory works best when the context during testing matches the context during learning.

But some forms of memory seem to augment to keep information at the ready until its ‘shelf life’ expires, and then purge that information in favour of new information.

Radvansky et al call this sort of memory representation an “event model” – walking through a doorway is a good time to purge your event models because whatever happened in the old room is likely to become less relevant now that you have changed venues.

Listening is fine but playing an instrument is even better – kids who learn to play an instrument develop better memories and higher IQs than kids with no musical training.

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Education | Kaipara College

Helping kids reach their potential Kaipara College has been at the heart of Helensville for more than 90 years.

Originating as an isolated rural school in 1924, known as Helensville District High School at the time, Kaipara College has evolved alongside its community into a modern, purpose-built facility, binding the best of the rural and urban characteristics that Helensville has become synonymous for.

“It’s a school that is dedicated to providing the students with a balanced education.”

Past principal John Grant still holds fond memories of his time at Kaipara College and says for a smaller school, they know how to make themselves known.

- Past principal John Grant

The school has a strong focus on both sporting and performing arts, which entices students’ engagement.

“It’s a school that is dedicated to providing the students with a balanced education,” he says.

There are around 20 band and performance groups within Kaipara College, one of which placed third overall at this year’s Smokefree Rockquest. Kaipara College is well known for its outstanding results in this annual competition.

Deputy principal Nick Roberts is heavily involved in the school’s modern performance music, and his enthusiasm in this area reflects the mass student involvement.

The community surrounding Kaipara College is likewise a very sports-focused community, John says. “We get a lot of community engagement in terms of coaching and support.”

The school’s Waka Ama teams often compete in the national finals taking out regular top spots, and their girls’ rugby team “dominate” North Harbour rugby.

A holistic approach to learning is Kaipara’s ethos, the relatively small size of the school allows students to be recognised for the qualities they have to offer.

The community takes great pride in the ability to back their local teams at these events.

Kaipara’s students are encouraged to contribute to the wider community in a positive and socially responsible manner, with opportunities for personal and leadership development offered.

Underpinning their music and sporting success is a strong performance in academic achievements.

“We support our students to fulfil their aspirations and fully develop their potential,” they say.

John says Kaipara College has always been a school that serves its community. As the community develops, the school develops alongside it.

As a result, Kaipara College has become the school of choice in the area and student numbers continue to rise.

With the rise in numbers so too is the school’s ability to optimise their offering, thus strengthening the heart of Helensville.

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Management | Cover story

The electric revolutionaries

By Natalia Rietveld

Jamie Bennett and Patrick Broadbent are proof that you don’t need a tuxedo to be successful.

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Management | Cover story They are about as laidback as it gets, but laidback with just the right mix of tenacity and stubbornness- which Jamie says is the reason their business Snap Rentals is going from strength to strength.

The two lad’s friendship blossomed the same way most good friendships do – by finding mutual ground.

This mutual ground was discovered whilst studying at Canterbury University. Jamie created a club dubbed Currysoc – a club for all things curry and beer, which happened to be right up Patrick’s alley, and so the saga began.

More than 10 years down the track they own a thriving rental car company which is about to turn the industry on its head.

If at first you don’t succeed Before Snap Rentals was even a twinkle in Jamie and Patrick’s eyes, they dabbled with a few other business ventures, they knew early on that working for ‘the man’ wasn’t going to cut it.

After having lost their jobs at a campervan rental start up due to the Global Financial Crisis, Jamie was left working for a mobile coffee van and Patrick at a computer store.

Though no longer working and studying together, their friendship remained strong and their talks of business never died.

Learning the ins and outs of the mobile coffee van, Jamie believed with Patrick’s help they could make a real go of it on their own. Patrick laughed.

Jamie’s negotiation skills eventually got the better of him and they decided to give it a crack.

It was, in their words, “a hard slog” and they still wonder how they managed to stay afloat; each day began with the profits from the last and they were struggling to get ahead – knowing they needed to hatch a new plan, every afternoon was spent (at the pub) brainstorming.

One afternoon the brainstorming paid off.

The idea? Advertising on the lids of your everyday takeaway coffee cups.

Named Adlids, it was all set to go; a brand with a catchy name, a large advertiser lined up and a stream of distribution channels. But Mother Nature didn’t agree. The Christchurch earthquake closed nearly every café in town. It crushed the city and the dream of Adlids along with it.

Fortunately the tenacity, stubbornness and ‘never give up’ attitude that Patrick and Jamie have become synonymous for, meant that failure was not an option and although it was a crushing blow, it just meant a fresh start.

The BNZ Supersize SME experience Snap Rentals was already one of New Zealand’s fastest growing companies, ranking 11th in the 2016 Deloitte Fast 50, but their growth aspirations exceeded their current knowledge and they wanted advice from someone who had been there and done that.

“That will be a huge game changer for us. I think that’s when we can have a full electric category that will be economically viable enough to be a challenger to conventional rental cars.”

– Jamie Bennett

“We didn’t realise the scale of it. We knew Mike Hosking was involved but… we didn’t realise the production value behind it.”

Instantly thrown out of their comfort zone, realising what they had got themselves into, they then had to convince the panel that, a) their business had growth potential and, b) they were worth the gamble.

“It was pretty daunting, we were nervous as all hell to begin with,” Jamie says.

Thankfully they managed to find their breath after losing it upon seeing the hair and makeup teams, production crew and cameras floating around. As soon as it got down to business they found composure and their passion became evident. The panel fell for their witty charm.

With huge goals and ambitions to take Snap Rentals to the next level, Patrick and Jamie had a million different ideas running through their mind. It was getting those ideas drafted that, after reflection they realised, was a major contributor in hindering their progress.

They were set up with one of New Zealand’s leading business mentors in Ken Leeming.

Admittedly at the very start it crossed their Seven small to medium enterprises (SME) had minds that maybe he wasn’t the right fit for the opportunity to pitch their business aspirations their business, as his suit didn’t match their to a panel of three experts – Newstalk ZB host blue t-shirts and jeans, but it didn’t take long for and television presenter Mike Hosking, BNZ them to let their guards down and trust that he Partners director Shelley Ruha and The Icehouse was on their side.

CEO, Andrew Hamilton.

“The amount of doors it has opened for us and Of the seven, only three were chosen and Snap the people we have met because of it is pretty Rentals made the cut. priceless, it’s the sort of thing you won’t get if you don’t put yourself out there.”

Jamie says going into the experiment the duo thought it would be a casual affair, an opportunity The process has formalised their once hectic to sit around a table discussing their business plan. They now have a clear focus that is and where they wanted to take it. ambiguous but rational and most importantlyvery much achievable.

They were in for a shock.

That’s when BNZ Supersize SME caught their eye.

Onwards and upwards Jamie and Patrick knew right form the very start (when all they had was a beaten up Nissan Sunny to hire out and an old Toyota Estima ‘pick-up van’ which was used as both their shuttle and office), that when someone wants to hire a rental car – that’s all they want. They don’t want hassle, they want a stress free process and a reliable vehicle with no nasty surprises.

Now nearing a fleet of 500 up-market vehicles they maintain their mantra.

They don’t try to hide behind fancy facades, they are straight-talking Kiwi blokes that know their market and let their products and services speak for themselves. Their persona and style is a true reflection of their business – what you see is what you get.

viable enough to be a challenger to conventional rental cars.”

And New Zealand’s infrastructure is becoming increasingly equipped to support this movement.

“For your business customer it’s perfect, because if you’re just whipping around Auckland for a day you don’t have to spend a dollar on petrol. As for the tourism industry, when there is charging access everywhere, you can travel New Zealand for a tenth of the cost… it just makes sense.”

As if their service wasn’t seamless enough, Snap Rentals are continuously looking to improve and have a developed an app that, they say, will revolutionise the rental car industry. This one, simple to use app could potentially realise their ultimate business goal and is already being trialed in beta mode.

In the last year this energetic duo have undergone a once in a lifetime BNZ Supersize SME journey, they’ve cracked into the Auckland Airport market and they’ve developed an app that will eliminate all the hassle you associate with car rental.

With their New Zealand goals well and truly underway, they are keeping their eyes peeled for opportunities across the ditch as well as further abroad.

“It’s all about transparency which the rental car industry is not known for,” Jamie says, and they’ve continued to hold that card close to their chests.

Jamie believes as Kiwi’s we do tourism and customer service really well and the world could use an injection of Kiwi vitality – especially in the rental field.

But don’t let their laid-back nature fool you.

Patrick and Jamie are business savvy and remain one step ahead of the game.

“I genuinely see Snap Rentals becoming a player in the global market. We have plenty of years to give to this thing. At the pace we are expanding it won’t be long before we hit the ceiling in New Zealand.”

The electric revolution The movement of electric vehicles (EVs) has always been on Snap Rentals’ radar, it currently holds two Teslas and a Hyundai Ionic, which are out almost every day on hire.

While internal combustion engines are currently their bread and butter, by next year they aim to have a full EV range, with five new Teslas already on order.

“That will be a huge game changer for us.

I think that’s when we can have a full electric category that will be economically

Without donning a suit their business expansion continues, their goals are becoming greater and their relationship remains solid after years of grit and persistence.

The only way that Snap Rentals could make the rental process any easier would be if the cars were able to drive themselves.

“The technology is already there,” Jamie says.

Already one step ahead of the game – watch this space. AT

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Issues | Marijunana

UP IN SMOKE Clearing the air about marijuana’s medical benefits

By Lydia Truesdale

For years studies have purported to show that marijuana use has a wide range of ill health effects, but recent research has shown positive results in the field of medicinal use.

How can that be?

What do we know?

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, comes from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC that acts on specific brain cell receptors that ordinarily react to natural THC-like chemicals.

These natural chemicals play a large role in brain development and function.

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug. Its ‘high’ can last up to 12 hours and can make people feel more relaxed, alter the senses and cause time distortion.

Unlike other illegal drugs, no one has ever been reported dead from a marijuana overdose.

Marijuana is not classed as addictive however it can lead to ‘substance use disorder’. Historical research has reported negative short-term health effects to include anxiety or paranoia and impaired thinking, judgement, co-ordination and memory.

Negative long-term effects have said to include breathing problems like coughing, excess mucus, bronchitis, and worsening of conditions like schizophrenia, asthma and cystic fibrosis. Marijuana use during pregnancy can also harm a baby’s brain development.

In the Ministry of Health’s Cannabis Use 2012/13: New Zealand Health Survey it found that eight percent of cannabis users reported a time in the last 12 months that cannabis use had a harmful effect on their mental health. That's almost one in 10. Younger cannabis users were more affected, with reported harm to mental health decreasing markedly by age 55 plus.

On the other hand, further, more recent studies have shown marijuana can provide significant relief for pain and nausea, as well as well as helping to control epilepsy. It is not yet proven if marijuana is linked to lung cancer, but according to a study published in Journal of the American Medical Association in January 2012, marijuana does not impair lung function and can even increase lung capacity.

Another study, by Harvard, into the health effects of recreational and medical use concluded that, “Early research shows cannabidiol and its derivatives hold potential promise in additional conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy and some psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, substance use disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis).”

The drug's popularity in medical applications has been has been steadily growing in and is now legal for medicinal purposes in at least 20 countries worldwide.

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So here we are: some scientific studies conclude that marijuana use is harmful, others claim it to be a medical miracle. A recently-concluded New Zealand longitudinal study, conducted in part by researchers at Duke University, appears to finally clear the air.

The study is perhaps the most comprehensive into the subject yet: it monitored a cohort of 1037 individuals, born in Dunedin in 1972 and 1973, over 38 years, testing whether cannabis use from age 13 to 38 was associated with health effects at 38. It assessed frequency of cannabis use and cannabis dependence at ages 18, 21, 26, 32 and 38 years.

“It [marijuana] doesn’t have a high potential for abuse, and there are very legitimate medical applications. In fact, sometimes marijuana is the only thing that works,” he wrote.

In another recent study, on twins, those who used marijuana showed a significant decline in general knowledge and in verbal ability, equivalent to four IQ points, between the preteen years and early adulthood. But no predictable difference was found between twins when one used marijuana and the other didn’t.

It found that the people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens, and had an ongoing marijuana use disorder, lost an average of eight IQ points between ages 13 and 38. The lost mental abilities didn’t fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults.

Interestingly, those who started smoking marijuana as adults didn’t show notable IQ declines, indicating that heavy or long term marijuana users only suffer poor mental abilities if they begin using before their brain has developed in full.

“It [marijuana] doesn’t have a high potential for abuse, and there are very legitimate medical applications.

In fact, sometimes marijuana is the only thing that works.”

- Neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta

It concluded that “Cannabis use for up to 20 years is associated with periodontal disease but is not associated with other physical health problems in early midlife”.

This is not the only notable New Zealand study on the matter. The World Health Organisation in 1998 released a report that agreed with the New Zealand Ministry of Health’s report Cannabis: the public health issues 1995-1996 in acknowledging that the consumption of alcohol and tobacco are more harmful than the use of cannabis.

Neurosurgeon and CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, offers an explanation into the division on the matter.

In 2009 Gupta penned a TIME Magazine article entitled ‘Why I would vote No on Pot’; but recently while in the process of making his documentary Weed, he changed his stance from being anti- to pro-legalisation of cannabis in the medical field.

This suggests that the IQ decline in marijuana users may be caused by something other than marijuana, such as shared familial factors, for example, genetics and family environment.

In medicinal-specific studies, researchers have learnt there are at least two active chemicals in marijuana that they think have medicinal application. They are cannabidiol (CBD) — which seems to impact the brain without a high — and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — which has pain-relieving properties.

Public opinion is congruent with recent, further research showing positive results in the field of medicinal marijuana.

The New Zealand Drug Foundation’s August 2017 poll showed support is growing for a cannabis law reform.

The poll was conducted by National Party pollsters Curia and showed thatoverall, 81 percent of voters supported allowing medical cannabis for patients with terminal illnesses.

It remains a somewhat divisive topic for New Zealand leaders, however. At the first leaders’ debate, Labour leader Jacinda Arden took all of three seconds to say her party would absolutely look at legalising marijuana for medicinal use.

“We have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the United States, and I apologise for my own role in that,” he told CNN in an interview.

Prime Minister Bill English, who has up until now claimed he’s happy with New Zealand’s current cannabis laws, used his full 30 seconds to state that National would be happy with more liberal access to medicinal marijuana, but in the form of controlled cannabinoid products that have passed clinical trials, just as every other government-approved drug must do.

He found in a search of medical studies from the past year that only six percent investigated potential benefits of the drug, rather than its harms.

One thing is for certain: comprehensive research continues on the matter and will only add depth to a growing portfolio of studies offering accurate and insightful results. AT

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Recreation & Leisure | NZ Boardstore

Living and selling the dream It was Duke Kahanamoku that said, “Out of the water I am nothing”. Kahanamoku was a native Hawaiian competition swimmer, celebrated for popularising the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing, and his comments have reverberated throughout the ages.

It’s not just surfing that has captured the imagination of adrenalin addicts, but a plethora of board sports - windsurfing, kitesurfing, and particularly in the last 10 years, paddleboarding, which has enjoyed an astronomical rise to fame.

Few would have greater appreciation of the many blessings and benefits afforded by these sports than NZ Boardstore owner, Brian Smith.

His business is a mecca of all that is board sport related. With a bricks and mortar shopping environment, digital retail presence, and school, Smith has discovered the perfect alchemy to provide board sport lovers with their fix.

Smith’s story is an interesting one - he removed the shackles of a stiff-upper-lip corporate life to embrace windsurfing, something he was always exceptionally passionate about.

“Our key point of difference is that all our staff are genuine participants in the sports that we advise on - and you have to be to offer a great service.“

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NZ Boardstore enjoys a high volume of return customers too. “We have a massive number of return customers - 50 percent of our customer base - and lots of referrals.”

The business’ strong reputation is also linked to its comprehensive kitesurfing school and the paddleboarding lessons it offers. “Additionally, we work with two windsurfing schools in Auckland who we have a great relationship with.”

For the future, Brian says it will be more of the same - great ranges, service and knowledge on

offer. “We are always trying to become more tech savvy too, with better back-end systems in place to accommodate our growth. We will continue to strive to simplify how we do things and make our online presence even better.”

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These days, Brian and his dedicated team pride themselves on being a specialist store. “We are not a faceless corporation - we have people coming to us for knowledge and we are selling them the dream.

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“Our key point of difference is that all our staff are genuine participants in the sports that we advise on - and you have to be to offer a great service.”

Providing a comprehensive range of high quality kit - ranging from wetsuits and clothing through to foils, sails, masts and booms, Brian says there is great enjoyment in being a destination store - something made possible by an amazing reputation that precedes the business.

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Recreation & Leisure | Matakana River Tours

Sail back in time Matakana is the jewel in the crown of Rodney District.

The meeting place of many creative minds, it offers up an abundance of artisanal spoils including vineyards, markets and restaurants that attract connoisseurs from far and wide.

The cultural climate and the stunning flora and fauna have provided the perfect backdrop for Matakana River Tours. The privately owned business specialises in historic tours of the Matakana River, all led by adventurous and spirited owner Phil Morris.

Of his foray into the industry Morris says, “I worked with Kawau Ferries at the mouth of the river after I left school before I went overseas and worked on yachts.

“The Matakana area absolutely boomed while I was away. Upon my return, I bought an oyster farm, but I always loved the Matakana harbour, so I started to investigate river tours. It was a bit of a process with the Council but they were really supportive.”

fibre canopy built by a local company named Solid Composites.

“It’s great because it weighs a lot less and therefore creates a low centre of gravity making the vessel a lot more stable, extremely light and solid.”

The boat is named Kotiti, paying homage to one of the first steamboats that made its way up the Matakana River. “It is a very historic river which actually used to be the only way into Matakana - it was like the road to the township between settlement in 1848 and the 1920s. A lot of my tour commentary is on the fascinating history and points of interest down the river.

Testament to his ambitious nature, Morris had his self-built boat in the water on 12 December last year after four months of intensive work. He launched the business three days later.

“There are magnificent trees with beautiful birds like the Royal Spoonbill. It is a great trip for families and older visitors to the area. It’s a very safe and tranquil river sheltered from the wind so no chance of getting seasick. People can relax and enjoy the scenery.”

“It was a pretty amazing mission. The design of the boat was built around my oyster barge which my family and I built too. There is America’s Cup technology in the mix. It has a composite carbon

At only $25 for an hour tour, Matakana River Tours is offering a generous slice of recreational paradise at a very small price, something Morris is justly proud of.

“I love to be able to give people this experience as a lot of the time people don’t get to see what is down a tidal estuary, or experience that environment.”

- Phil Morris

“To go on a trip like this can be a bit of a luxury as a lot of people don’t have money to go out and buy a nice boat.

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“I love to be able to give people this experience as a lot of the time people don’t get to see what is down a tidal estuary, or experience that environment. It’s a simple process too, where people can just arrive at the wharf and try their luck, or contact me to book. By summer we will have an automated booking system online.”

The cruise also offers beer, wine and small platters, with the option of booking the vessel for groups, entertaining friends or special occasions. AT

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Recreation & Leisure | Surfline

The art, craft and science of a surfboard Building a hand shaped surfboard is a craft – it requires imagination, inspiration and years of fine-tuning the skill.

Ruakaka man Roger Hall built his first board when he was 13, and opened his Surfline factory in 1983.

Whether it’s a one-fin, two-fin, three-fin, fourfin or finless, the boards made by Surfline first take shape in Roger’s imagination.

“As surfers we are all different and have differing needs,” Roger says.

Roger’s name may sound familiar – and of course, he’s not the only imaginative and talented New Zealander named Roger Hall. In fact, Roger Hall the playwright has a connection with Roger Hall the master surfboard craftsman.

When playwright Hall won The Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement 2015, he commissioned surfing’s famous Roger to build surfboards for his two adult children, Pip (also a playwright) and Simon.

The boards were to be named “Glide Time”, in reference to the television programme “Gliding On”, and the “Glide” that you get when you ride a surfboard.

Roger and his team of talented craftsmen take great pride in designing and building a wide range of innovative surfboards, which are well known for their quality and durability.

“At Surfline, surfboards are cherished as objects of performance art, and are designed to give you the best rides of your life as well as the pleasure of owning a beautiful handcrafted surfboard,” he says.

“At Surfline, surfboards are cherished as objects of performance art, and are designed to give you the best rides of your life as well as the pleasure of owning a beautiful handcrafted surfboard.”

- Roger Hall

Roger’s approach to designing and building Custom surfboards is founded on the following principles: • An open minded approach • A belief that riding different boards amplifies the amount of fun and enjoyment

Pride and joy. Roger with a favourite board from the 1970s next to his CNC design tool. He sports a Barkers X Roger Hall colab T-shirt depicting the same board strapped to the roof of his first car. Photo by Surfline Custom Surfboards.

• Applying a method with accurate and meticulous record keeping combined with feedback • Practical results have more bearing than theoretical ideas – what is happening under your own feet? It is what counts for you as an individual.

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Recreation & Leisure | Surfline

The man and his craft. Photo by Surfline Custom Surfboards.

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Roger Hall to the power of 3: Roger Hall the playwright and Roger Hall the board shaper at Roger Hall Memorial Park in Ruakaka. The park is dedicated to the memory of Roger Hall Power Station superintendent who was Roger’s father.

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“We will not only customise your boards to keep pace with your surfing progression, but also provide the platform of inspiration to take you to new levels.

“We believe that the best custom surfboards are made from the highest quality polyurethane banks, blown to a density which best suits the purpose of the end user. Then the board is custom glued with the appropriate timber stringers, glassing with polyester resins to a strength to weight ratio.”

All boards are created with a combination of machine and manual skills. While Roger does the hand shaping, all boards are started with a machine and are then hand shaped for one to two hours.

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“Building a good rapport with our team will significantly enhance your surfing experience.

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While the machine is a great boon to the production process, its real strength is as a design tool allowing ideas for new shapes to evolve in Roger’s mind, and one new shape he has worked on recently is the finless model.

And while the firm does not mass-produce, it does export boards, to the United States, Australia, Europe and South America.

Other times, surfers visit New Zealand to commission a board from Surfline.

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With thanks…

Well aware that no organisation stands alone, Surfline thanks all those it has working relationships with, including those on this page: McLeod’s Brewery, 3M, Marsden Metals, Camp Waipu Cove, Barkers menswear, and Sticky Johnson Surf Wax.

Roger riding a finless Hot Curl. Photo by Alan Ashworth.

Breathe easy in industrial work environments Routine use of fibreglass and styrene in the manufacture of surfboards has led to widespread use of respirators to protect workers from the associated dusts and vapours.

Roger holding his finless board, among a collection of his creations. Photo by Alan Ashworth.

Surfline’s philosophy Surfline’s philosophy is that surfing is a very special pastime which we enjoy as a result of our own individual connection to the ocean – and the surfboard is a celebration of this connection.

At Surfline, surfboards are cherished as objects of performance art, designed to give you the best rides of your life, as well as the pleasure of owning a beautiful handcrafted surfboard.

Roger’s approach to designing and building custom boards is founded on the following principles: An open minded approach – the possibilities are only limited by our imagination.

A longstanding belief in the quiver theory – riding different boards amplifies the amount

of fun and enjoyment a Surfer gets in a wider range of conditions. This is at the root of the spirit and purity of surfing.

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So any mask selected (either disposable type or reusable type) must fit the individual wearer’s facial contours to get protection.

This can be tested by a process called fit testing, where a challenge agent (this can be natural particles or a taste agent like saccharin) is assessed inside and outside the respirator to determine how well the mask has sealed on the wearer’s face.

Another point of failure is facial hair. Even a day’s growth of stubble for some individuals can cause significant leak paths for airborne contaminants. It is not true to say that facial hair is “very fine” and aids the filtering process.

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Tight fitting half facemask type respirators are commonly used, but these need to effectively fit the wearer’s face to provide protection. Any gaps in the seal of the mask on the face will let contaminated workplace air leak past the edge of the respirator and enter the lungs unfiltered.

The size of particles most dangerous to the lungs is far too small to be caught by a few human hairs.

In essence, any face seal leakage (wrong size mask, facial hair) will reduce the wearer’s protection.

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Safe & Secure construction sites New regulations in the construction industry have brought about new health and safety rules regarding the use of scaffolding and temporary fencing.

house – like getting into gutters and completing simple roof repairs – may now require scaffolding.

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Securefence and scaffold at a glance:

About Securefence and scaffold Since its establishment five years ago, Securefence and scaffold has been heavily involved with the Canterbury rebuild. The New Zealand owned and operated company provides sturdy and safe temporary fencing and scaffolding for all residential and commercial projects.

Securefence’s portable fencing is designed to do just what the name suggests: secure locations. It keeps the masses out of construction zones and other hazardous work sites, as well as enclosing concert venues and the like.

The temporary fencing also proves an excellent advertising opportunity for the business savvy to hang their signage.

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 reform has bought about big changes to the way construction businesses and DIY aficionados currently operate – and the sooner you know about it the better.

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Focus | Veterinary Hospital Group

Where pets are precious There’s no doubting New Zealanders love their pets. We shower them with affection, and want the best possible treatment for them when they are sick or injured.

Dr Grant McCullough, the managing director of Veterinary Hospital Group, says people like to build up a rapport with the vet who treats their pet. Just as most people want to see the same doctor, they want their pet to see the same vet.

The Veterinary Hospital Group has nine clinics throughout Auckland, mainly based on the North Shore. Each clinic provides a complete veterinary service and has full onsite medical, laboratory, radiology and surgical equipment.

He says that’s what happens at Veterinary Hospital Group. The group consists of nine veterinary clinics, but each clinic operates independently and provides a personalised service.

Grant says another thing all the clinics have in common is the passion that the vets, nurses and the support staff have for the care of animals.

“Our guiding principle is providing the best practice vet care and to always aim to exceed our clients’ expectations.

“We’re privately, New Zealand owned by myself and my wife. Each clinic has a personal touch where clients and their pets are treated as part of the family, but we can also offer the advantage of being part of a larger group and all the special interest services that our vets can offer.”

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Included in the range of special interest services are internal medicine, surgery, behavioural therapy, homeopathy, dentistry, oncology, ultrasound, ophthalmology and equine.

“Most of our teams are pet owners themselves and understand the need for thorough, empathetic treatment of our clients and their pets.”

All clinics provide care for smaller animals, with two clinics being mixed practice veterinary clinics catering for both large and small animals, and one clinic having the additional special interest in equine animals.

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Focus | Veterinary Hospital Group

Veterinary Hospital Group branches Hibiscus Coast Veterinary Hospital 70b Grand Drive, Orewa (09) 421 0118 Silverdale Veterinary Hospital @ Animates 2200 East Coast Road, next to Animates (09) 427 0158 Albany Veterinary Hospital 416 Albany Highway, Albany (09) 415 8909

“All the staff love animals and are passionate about what they do. Our motto is ‘Where Pets Are Precious’ and that’s a motto we live by.

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Grant says the full range of services offered

by Veterinary Hospital Group is why so many clients choose them as their vets - that along with the friendly service, the ease of access, late opening hours and range of healthcare and pet products available.

“All the staff love animals and are passionate about what they do. Our motto is ‘Where Pets Are Precious’ and that’s a motto we live by.”

Well aware the no organisations stands alone, the Veterinary Hospital Group thanks all those it has working relationships with, including those on these pages: Gribbles Veterinary, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medical Assurance Society, Bayer, Banx Systems, Kahuvet. AT Veterinary Hospital Group

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Focus | NZ Cat Foundation

Cat charity needs your support Many cats, through no fault of their own, end up lost or abandoned on the streets of Auckland.

One woman who is helping solve this situation is Anne Batley Burton, founder of The New Zealand Cat Foundation and well-known for her role as one of 'The Real Housewives of Auckland,' drinking her favourite Champagne Jacquart and “Saving the Stray Pussies”.

For 17 years, working with other volunteers, she has been caring for community/stray cats and practising Targeted Trap Neuter and Return (T-TNR), which is the only humane and proven method of controlling the stray cat population. She is also a committee member of the Community Cat Coalition Inc, which is a group of volunteers de-sexing and caring for community cats all over Auckland.

“These cats often live behind shops and under factories, or underneath old villas. Often they have been dumped by their owners, or they have got lost.

“Members of the CCC and others trap and de-sex these cats and care for their ongoing needs. It is important to note these are not feral/ wild cats, but stray. Most are pets that have been abandoned, got lost, or had some sort of accident and become disorientated and are an offshoot of our domestic cats. As such, they should be de-sexed, if possible re-homed, or, if in good condition, returned to where they were trapped and cared for in our community.”

“We desperately need help in terms of funding and we need more volunteers urgently.

All you cat lovers out there please help.”

- Anne Batley Burton

However, many cats are not able to be rehomed as they are too timid and if they cannot be returned to their original habitat, the only option is for them to be put down.

The NZ Cat Foundation aims to: • Desex and care for our community / colony cats and in particular those with health issues

So about six years ago Anne built on her 12-acre country property, a beautiful, fully enclosed indoor-outdoor sanctuary called the “Pussy Palace for Pensioners”- pensioner pussies that is!

• Educate the community on its responsibility towards cats • Enable young people to enjoy the benefits of cats even if unable to have one personally

Anne’s work with cats became very wellknown last year after she appeared on the popular television show The Real Housewives of Auckland. More and more cats have been

• Educate people on the responsibilities of owning a cat • Enable elderly to have contact with cats. brought to the sanctuary, expensive extensions have had to be made, and the everyday costs of feeding and veterinary care have spiralled to around $10,000 a month.

“We desperately need help in terms of funding and we need more volunteers urgently. All you cat lovers out there, please help.

The NZ Cat Foundation supports the work of the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals Auckland, by providing a sanctuary for animals that may have health or emotional issues, many of which would otherwise be put down. “We are their only hope at the sanctuary - we provide a loving home for them for their remaining years”

“For example we need to build a new roof; if there is a tradesman who is willing to donate time and skills and build this for us, that would make a huge difference.”

As a registered charity, any donations made to the charity are tax-deductible. Also, they’d like to thank Pets@Rest for its support and helping get the message out. AT

The donation of products such as food, cages, bedding and litter is also always needed and welcome.

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Focus | The Drug Detection Agency

Waterview Tunnel team reaps benefits from drug training The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) recently collaborated with the team constructing Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel for the NZ Transport Agency, to help maximise safety and productivity through drug testing policies, processes, and training.

From left: Testing technician Neil Symonds, Auckland training manager Teresa Carter, and Auckland operations manager Nick Templeman

A leader in workplace drug and alcohol testing and education, TDDA initiated a two-tier programme of regular monthly testing and training modules for the Well-Connected Alliance (WCA), which delivered the project.

“The focus was on helping workers understand the perils of coming to work under the influence and the potential impact on colleagues and the community. It was also important they knew what to expect if they turned in a positive test,” says TDDA group general manager Glenn Dobson.

WCA supervisors and managers on the project were put through TDDA’s Advanced Drug and Alcohol training course to help identify employees under the influence.

“Detecting an employee under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not as easy as you might think,” Glenn says. “Especially in a work environment, the first step is knowing what to look for.”

TDDA says the tell-tale signs include attendance problems, performance and behavioural issues.

However, even when issues are present, many employers lack the skills and confidence to deal with delicate and potentially volatile situations that might arise when confronting employees.

TDDA group general manager, Glenn Dobson

And, having the right systems in place is critical when a drug test is returned positive.

“Both employees and managers on the Waterview Tunnel project engaged well with the TDDA programmes. While we can’t go into detail, we know our work with the tunnel’s management team helped keep New Zealand’s largest roading work site safe from start to finish,” Glenn says.

TDDA also leveraged techniques from its Comprehensive Substance Identification (CSI) programme to help the team make informed decisions and build confidence.

“If you don’t have a policy, a process, or know what to do, a conversation can move rapidly from simple questions to personal grievance,” he says.

The CSI programme identifies behaviours that indicate recent drug and alcohol use – and keeps pace with trends in the drug market.

The programme reviews new and emerging drugs, and the signs to look for when they are being used.

Education, training, policies and processes deliver real world results, such as better onsite safety, and a stronger legal footing should the worst happen.

“The programme is a real deep dive; it looks at new and established categories, drug derivatives, types of paraphernalia and the effects the drugs may have on a worker’s behaviour.

Implementation of strong and transparent policies and testing regimes help workplaces recognise, prevent, manage and deal with employees that may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“When you’re working underground, with heavy machinery and on a project that will shape a nation, you need confidence in your workforce.

CSI helps managers advise employees that

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they’re suspected of drug use, and prepares the manager for the likely behavioural reaction according to the drug.”

TDDA also delivers real time guidance with its new CSI mobile app. The app provides employers with an easy to use tool that gives advice on recognising the signs of drug use.

Two unique features include ‘Eye Dentity’ which assess eye pupil size, and an examination checklist that assess employees’ likeliness of drug influence.

“Safer workplaces, like the Waterview Tunnel, don’t just happen, they’re the products of well

informed, educated, and trained HR and management teams,” Glenn says.

TDDA has ISO15189:2012 accreditation for workplace drug testing (see NATA and IANZ websites for further detail). TDDA is considered to be a leader in its field with more than 50 locations throughout Australasia. AT

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Focus | Layher

Dedicated delivery service from start to finish When it comes to obtaining scaffolding material and scaffold support on tight deadlines, you can rely on Layher, says managing director Scott Bergstrom.

With yards located in Wellington and Auckland, delivery is typically within 24 hours, anywhere between Christchurch and the Far North.

In the deep South, delivery can often be achieved in 48 hours. Prompt service in the Pacific Islands is also possible.

“Whatever your requirement, our experienced logistics team will help you get Layher equipment where you need it and when you need it, at the best price,” Scott says.

“With a huge comprehensive inventory on the ground in New Zealand and across the ditch in Australia, Layher can deliver - no matter how extensive the job, and handle all arrangements.”

He says if scaffold material rental or scaffold labour is required, Layher has a vast network of customers throughout New Zealand experienced

in delivering all types of temporary works projects, including scaffolding, propping, temporary roofs, containment, stairs, stages, grandstands, rubbish chutes, and construction hoists.

“With the lighter components, assembly is around 10 percent faster and transport is 12 percent more efficient.

Vertical clearance has also improved by up to 10cm with changes to our transoms, which makes working on the scaffold more comfortable and faster.”

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“Just give us a call and we’ll put you in contact,” says Scott.

Layher scaffolding in Onehunga Layher’s Onehunga branch, at 273A Church Street, Onehunga, recently marked its one-year anniversary.

Auckland branch manager James Fuller says the new yard has been a great success and the year has flown by. “The team has grown in number and now offer a full complement of staff, including sales, logistics and engineering.”

He says with same day collection, a reduction in transport costs and the opportunity to meet the team face-to-face, the Layher Auckland yard has many benefits.

The yard has a full range of scaffolding, propping, temporary roofing, stairs, accessories, staging, seating, and mobile towers, plus design services, the huge range of genuine Layher U and O system parts and other temporary work solutions.

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Focus | Layher Global leaders in lightweight scaffolding systems Layher revolutionised the scaffolding industry with the launch of its original ring type scaffold system called “Allround” in 1974.

Its newest version of this system, the Allround Lightweight, is revolutionising the scaffolding industry all over again.

Lahyer’s new modular Allround Lightweight scaffolding system is lighter, faster, stronger, and more economical to build and transport than other conventional, cheaper imitation scaffolding systems, Scott says.

“Scaffolding is an extremely physical business, so Layher’s new Allround Lightweight system is an exciting innovation for scaffold users and business owners.”

When people make an investment in scaffolding, it’s not just about the cost of the scaffold, they should consider the total cost of ownership of the scaffolding.

“Around 80 percent of scaffolding companies’ costs are associated with employing people to erect, dismantle and transport the scaffolding over a period of many years. Any gains in efficiency will ultimately result in greater labour cost and transport cost savings, and ultimately more profit.”

This is where the new Allround Lightweight system offers “huge advantages” he says.

“With the lighter components, assembly is around 10 percent faster and transport is 12 percent more efficient. Vertical clearance has also improved by up to 10cm with changes to our transoms, which makes working on the scaffold more comfortable and faster.

“The structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the system has been enhanced,

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and with physical strain on scaffolders reduced, we now offer even better on-site safety. Allround Lightweight is also fully compatible with earlier versions of Layher Allround.”

Layher is the world’s largest producer of modular scaffolding systems for the construction, infrastructure, mining, petrochemical and event industries.

Its hot-dip galvanised and aluminium scaffold components are manufactured in state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany, where the family-owned company was founded 70 years ago.

“We invest heavily in supporting Layher users with extensive local stock holdings, technical data, engineering, training and design advice –

and to help our customers to deliver reliable and economical solutions every time is our goal,” Scott says.

“Our success is based on our customers’ success, which is why we believe in forming close collaboration and genuine lasting partnerships with our clients, as we strive to provide them with the most innovative and cost effective scaffolding solutions on the market.” AT Layher Auckland 273A Church Street Onehunga Auckland (09) 971 2312 info@layher.co.nz www.layher.co.nz

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Architecture & Design | Commercial architecture and project management

The shape of Auckland’s future Auckland is not only the City of Sails - it’s also the City of Cranes.

Private investment, together with realising the ACCM, has seen Auckland enter a period of intense development and urban renewal, and by around 2020-2023, we will start to see a very different and vastly matured city.

The city’s skyline is currently dominated by tower cranes as it experiences an unprecedented construction boom for new residential towers and high rise commercial offices.

Between 2020-2023 Auckland City will likely include:

• A modern skyline featuring many new residential apartments and office towers including Commercial Bay and Forecast population growth and the need for Customs Residential improved public transport are proving the catalyst for an estimated $10b of private investment • An additional 167,000sqm of commercial within the Auckland CBD and city fringes. office space In 2012 Auckland Council adopted The Auckland • Approximately 7,000 new residential apartment City Centre Masterplan (ACCM), which was units and townhouses. The $300 million drafted around a series of assumptions on the luxury residential skyscraper, dubbed The future development of Auckland City and sets Pacifica, planned for downtown Auckland is out the vision for Auckland over the next 20-year just one of these. With 57 storeys and 178 period to around 2030. metres tall, the building will be New Zealand’s The ACCM defines a clear pathway towards taking the Auckland city centre forward as the cultural, civic, retail and economic heart of Auckland.

highest residential tower. Another 192m apartment tower is also planned to open in the next three to four years. That building will be 52 storeys on Customs St East

• The world-class New Zealand International Convention Centre • Many new, high grade hotels • A redeveloped Aotea Centre and Civic Quarter • An upgraded University of Auckland • A well advanced Wynyard Quarter, incorporating luxury urban living with developments, including Wynyard Central Apartments and 132 Halsey, retail and commercial space as well as a modern innovation hub featuring Innovation5A at 12 Madden Street • A waterfront stadium.

Everyone wants Auckland to get better.

Architects leading the designs of the city’s new developments are in a better position than most to do something about it - to design and create beautiful buildings to transform the city and be as good as anything else in the world - and of course to meet their owners’ commercial goals.

(transport) and geography, and about to undergo a transformative period of private and public sector investment which will propel the city into global consciousness.

New Zealand has long been one of the most highly urbanised countries on earth, but until relatively recently, has not had any world-class urban experiences.

In Auckland there is now a real sense of momentum and of the city having reached a threshold of critical mass.

Where once we took pride in making do with limited means – essentially a post-colonial mindset of minimum cost for basic function – we increasingly expect our built form, infrastructure and public spaces to say something unique.

This is a city in the grip of rapid change – shaped by forces of immigration, fluid dynamics

This is a very exciting time for Auckland.

Collectively the city’s new developments will

contribute to reshaping the city from how it is today into a very different metropolitan Auckland city centre between 2020-2023.

Thanks to Richard Goldie from Peddle Thorp, and Jonathan Smith from Matter, for their input. AT New Zealand Institute of Architects Level 5 Zurich House 21 Queen St Auckland Central (09) 623 6080 info@nzia.co.nz www.nzia.co.nz

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Conference and workshop agenda The exhibition, conferences, workshops and partner seminars are all free to attend.

Conference: Day 1 09:50 AM Chairman opening remarks 10:00 AM Keynote: Uncovering Opportunities and Developments in Auckland:2017 and Beyond - Mayor Phil Goff 10:20 AM AECOM in the Digital Construction & Sustainability Space - Graeme Fletcher, Group Director, Buildings & Places, AECOM 10:40 AM It’s Time to be Unreasonably Aspirational - David Kelly, Chief Executive, Registered Master Builders Association 11:00 AM Themes and Obsessions in Architecture: The Role of Ideas in the Architecture of Bossley Architects - Pete Bossley, Director/Architect, Bossley Architects 11:20 AM The Coming Revolution to Buildings and Homes - Andrew Eagles, Chief Executive, NZGBC 11:40 AM The Changing Role of Planning in NZ’s Urban Development - Joel Cayford, Senior Policy Adviser, NZPI 12:00 PM Solving the Housing Challenge – Andrew Burton, Principal, Context Architects 12:20 PM Design and Build Better with VR and BIM - Jonny Breen, IT & Customer Experience Manager, Context Architects 12:40 PM BIM Panel Discussion - Dennis Burns (Moderator), Jonny Breen, Chris Vorster; Neels van Zyl 01:20 PM Sustainable Architecture using Timber Technology Evžen Novák, Director, Studio Pacific Architecture.

01:40 PM Construction Productivity: Using Data to Build Better Kevin Halter, Vice President Western US & APAC, Plangrid 02:00 PM Technology can Protect Your Profit and Streamline Your Process - Milton Walters, VP Marketing APAC, Procore Technologies

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11:40 AM Building Sustainable Infrastructure - Martin Fryer, Sustainability Manager, Auckland Airport 12:00 PM A Vision for the Future of Facilities Management Jason Howden, Technology Director, Warren and Mahoney Technologies 12:20 PM Augmented and Virtual Reality in Construction Planning - Jay Vaai, Technical BIM Specialist, Dominion Constructors Ltd 12:40 PM Collaborative Education in Construction Compliance: The Professional Building Surveyors Role - Daniel Scheibmair, Technical and Education Manager, Building Officials Institute of NZ 01:00 PM The Transport Revolution - Kathleen Lyne, Programme Lead, NZTA 01:20 PM Do’s and Don’ts of Mass Timber Construction - Gary Caulfield, CEO, Xlam NZ 01:40 PM Brand Story: Product Innovation and Social Responsibility - Rose Palmer, Primary Demand Manager, GWA Caroma 02:00 PM Building Community: Land, People & Culture - Ralph Johns, CEO, Isthmus Group Ltd 02:20 PM The Prequal Solution - Chris Jobson, Northern Regional Manager, Site Safe NZ 02:40 PM The Value of Technology and How to Get the Most Out of It - Roselle O’Brien, IOT Project Manager, Downer 03:00 PM BIM Models Bring Cost Certainty to the Client - James Channell, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Jacobs 03:20 PM An Overview of Housing New Zealand - Patrick Dougherty, General Manager Asset Development, Housing New Zealand Corporation 03:40 PM Steel-farming: A better way to Build - Gordon Barratt, General Manager, NASH 04:00 PM Leading Change in a Fear-Filled Industry - Lester Haycock, Director, Trade Innovation 04:20 PM Closing Remarks Workshops: Day 1 Workshop 1: Architecture, Design & BIM Workshop 2: Building Management, Sustainability & Innovation Workshops: Day 2 Workshop 1: Architecture, Design & BIM Workshop 2: Building Management & Sustainability

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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.

Over the last 18 months Safety Nets NZ has developed the stable of services that it offers to now include a bespoke protection system for use with the removal / replacement of exisiting roof sheeting on large warehouses.

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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.

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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 the fact that Safety Nets NZ has established centres

The combination of safety nets, debris nets and plastic sheeting forms a “sandwich” that has proved very popular with clients who are looking to replace aged roofs on their properties.

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Transport & Motoring | Brausch Trucking

Building his business from the ground up Glen Brausch’s achievements in business are impressive.

They are also quite remarkable when you learn what this former dairy farmer, shearer and truck driver went through in the early 2000s.

“Back in 2001 I was in a dark place after TCD, the specialist refrigerated transport company I worked for as a dispatcher went bust owing me a considerable amount of money, which I in turn owed to other people.”

“My customers tell others that this is what they get from me and so my company has grown without me having to go out and canvas for more business. Fresh, cold, on time, every time – keeps customers happy.”

With the help of family, friends and people in the trucking industry, Glen pulled through, starting out again and clearing his debts within a year.

From his original single six-wheeler truck, after three years Glen grew to a five truck temperature-controlled operation in Auckland.

Now, despite his protestations that he did not want to get much bigger, his fleet is out to 40 trucks along with a home depot in East Tamaki.

Unfortunately his new employer, Wellington linehaul operator Les Newman, suddenly sold out to Trans Otway and Glen was out of work again. “I thought ‘blow this for a joke - I’ll go and do my own thing’.” And so refrigerated road freight company Brausch Trucking was born on April 1, 2003.

“Customers needed a stable and reliable service.

They were being let down by all the volatility in the transport industry. Reliability, honesty and a good old-fashioned service ethic are what my business is based on.

Here the trucks can be parked and also washed because the company takes pride in its image.

Cleanliness is also important for food safety and the company’s trucks always turn up clean at any customer’s premises.

It’s not unusual to see Glen at his depot at the weekend washing his own trucks and trailers – definitely a case of the boss setting and maintaining the standard for the rest of the team.

“Customers needed a stable and reliable service. They were being let down by all the volatility in the transport industry. Reliability, honesty and a good old-fashioned service ethic are what my business is based on.”

- Glen Brausch

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Transport & Motoring | Autohaus Auckland

Premium service for premium vehicles Aston Martin, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz, all known for their performance, speed and style, and there is one company in Auckland that matches their common traits in service.

Autohaus Auckland Ltd offers a premier service specifically catered to owners of Aston Martin, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Managing director Byron Martin’s experience with these vehicles well surpasses his time at Autohaus, and his reputable involvement is why previous owner Des Butler handed him the reins.

“Byron has a huge amount of respect and love for these brands and it shows in his approach to working on them,” says Byron’s wife and codirector, Shelley Martin.

“He will go to the ends of the earth to find a solution to a problem.”

Brausch Trucking began by daily delivering salads around Auckland for Frais Bon Foods, Takanini. Now they deliver all types of “just in time” freight all over the city for customers as varied as Goodman Fielder, Countdown and DTL. The Auckland operation runs 24/7 on its fleet of small six-wheeler trucks.

But Brausch Trucking also has some enormous 600hp leviathans pulling hard wall refrigerated semi-trailers on a regular run between Auckland, Wellington and Palmerston North, carting primarily food products.

Brausch Trucking at a glance • Established 2003 • Has grown from one truck to 40 • Has its own depot • Bulk store and daily deliveries in Auckland • Linehaul runs to Palmerston North.

“Our main objective is having no cross docking of freight at all. Freight will be picked up daily and then stays on the same vehicle to be delivered the next morning in Palmerston North. Temperature integrity and product safety is paramount.”

Community spirit is also a key part of Brausch Trucking’s way of doing things.

They are proud sponsors of Counties Manukau rugby and equally stout supporters of East Tamaki businesses.

The safety of his drivers is also crucial to Glen.

“I don’t have my truckies driving overnight.

They leave Auckland in the afternoon and arrive in Palmerston North in the early evening so they get a 10-hour break before unloading the next morning.

“I know it takes hard work to be successful in business. That’s why I’m at the depot every day of the week from 4.00am to 5.00pm. If I can help others to get ahead as I have been fortunate to do following a lot of adversity that gives me a great deal of satisfaction.” AT

Byron began his career at Coutts Cars 27 years ago. Over a period of 16 years working on Mercedes-Benz, he made his way from apprentice, to foreman, and then service advisor, says Shelley. In August 2005 he was hand-picked to become the national aftersales manager for Aston Martin, Bentley and Lamborghini.

Autohaus’ own dedicated service advisor, Bryan Washer, also began his apprenticeship at Coutts Cars in 2001 – Byron was his foreman.

Shelley says the pair are highly respected and as a result, have garnered a large and loyal customer following. To this day they still have clients walk through Autohaus’ doors announcing “I finally found you”.

Both Byron and Bryan have been awarded for their efforts in the field with trips abroad to the German factories, gaining a new wealth of knowledge and understanding.

A large independent workshop complements their expertise with up to date diagnostics, top of the line tools and a team of technicians whose knowledge in their field is unparalleled. You will be hard pressed to find a team with more knowhow than the team at Autohaus.

“We encourage our staff to take on any opportunities that come their way. We also send them on industry training courses regularly to keep them up to date.

“Byron and I will be travelling abroad to pick up knowledge and insights, bringing this back to the team,” Shelley says.

“We have technicians that completed their apprenticeships in Germany and we have many industry supporters available for any support we may need.”

While catering to a corporate market, the team at Autohaus Auckland steer clear of corporate to-do and hold true to their family values.

Because of this, their customers feel a sense of ease knowing their vehicles are in capable hands while the price they pay is kept in check.

Shelley explains that any savings they personally make, they hand down to their customers.

This has been their objective since they took over ownership in 2014. By offering clients OEM and second-hand parts, as well as genuine parts, customers have the option to save themselves a lot of money.

Autohaus’ reputation, like the vehicles in itsworkshop, is built on itsstyle, speedy service and high-performance.

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“They can then drive back to Auckland in the daytime and be at home with their families for the evening. Drivers appreciate being treated this way and we attract very good quality drivers as a result.”

Brausch Trucking 30 Andromeda Cres East Tamaki Auckland Glen has always based his business around such (09) 265 1947 family values and he makes sure that drivers with ops@brauschtrucking.co.nz young families are able to take their leave during www.brauschtrucking.co.nz school holidays.

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Property & Construction | Lofroth Builders

Bringing stunning designs to life Lofroth Builders has been building homes with excellence for 15 years.

The family firm specialises in building high end new residences and has a range of stunning designs to choose from to suit all budgets and family requirements, including options for mobility access.

Designs are spacious and include everything we have come to expect in a modern residence, including superb indoor/outdoor flow and separate living areas for adults and teenagers.

If, however, clients wish to design something from scratch, the firm works with the best designers in the industry to turn their vision into stunning reality.

The firm also carries out stylish renovations to all types of residences and, despite having the experience and expertise to take on the big complex projects, is always happy to carry out smaller jobs as well.

“We have set ourselves a high standard of excellence and have strived to achieve that standard in the many homes and renovations we have built over the years,” says co-owner Brian Lofroth.

Brian and his wife, Jennifer, founded the family firm and the company has gone from strength to strength in 15 years and now employs six highly qualified builders and three other staff, working on projects throughout south Auckland and across wider Auckland.

Personal guarantee Lofroth Builders backs up all its jobs with a solid personal guarantee: • To listen to every client requirement • No price changes from the original contract price • Only work with the best • We will build your house with love • We will leave you with a clean house • A home first 10-year guarantee.

“We at Lofroth Builders believe in total professionalism and in delivering the highest quality workmanship that sets us apart from the others.”

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Testimonial “With the advent of the large housing boom, I saw a need that wasn’t being filled for high end quality homes, so rather than just being a number within a larger organisation, I decided, alongside my wife Jennifer, to start our own building company.

“We are very happy with our new home. This is the first home that we have built and Brian and his team were very friendly, patient and helpful during construction. The quality of their workmanship has made this a beautiful home which we love living in. Thank you Lofroth Builders for such a wonderful home.”

- Karen and Mark Vince, Papakura, Auckland

“We at Lofroth Builders believe in total professionalism and in delivering the highest quality workmanship that sets us apart from the others.”

Lofroth Builders offers clients a personal guarantee, which removes all the stress of building. If you have no idea where to start, relax!

The firm’s range of certified plans are a great springboard from which to launch your dream.

While most people have a strict budget when building, Lofroth Builders guarantees that the price will not change from the time the contract is signed.

The firm also commits to clear communication with its clients, to ensure the process is enjoyable and stress free.

“We have the skill and experience that is second to none in Auckland and can guarantee a smooth running process which will be completed on time and within your budget.” AT Lofroth Builders 73 Dale Rd RD3 Drury Auckland 0800 LOFROTH admin@lofrothbuilders.co.nz www.lofrothbuilders.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Smith & Sons Takapuna

The renovation specialists Undertaking a renovation, especially if it is a major project, can be a daunting prospect.

Nevertheless many homeowners know that nothing changes a home’s outlook, value and their own lifestyle like a home renovation – whether it is something as simple as adding a deck for entertaining and relaxing, or as complex as a whole house makeover.

“We encourage potential clients to bring their ideas and concepts to us so we can discuss what it is they want to achieve and then in consultation, we can design that new kitchen, bathroom deck, patio or house extension.”

- Jonathan Hicks

You may have made the decision that something needs to be done about your bathroom, your kitchen, the lack of space for your growing family – but so often the question then is, “How do I go about this?

Who can give me the guidance I need and help me through this process’

renovation specialists - professionals with a definitive focus who can significantly reduce the risk of issues arising during a renovation that might impact you, your lifestyle or your family.

A smart choice to answer those rather desperate questions would be Smith & Sons.

“We offer clients a three stage process for their renovation, no matter what its size and scale,” says, project manager at Smith & Sons Takapuna.

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“We encourage potential clients to bring their ideas and concepts to us so we can discuss what it is they want to achieve and then in

consultation, we can design that new kitchen, bathroom deck, patio or house extension.”

Jonathan says that planning is the next stage of the process that Smith & Sons offers – assistance with obtaining such prerequisites as engineering drawings or council and other authority consents.

“This is where the inexperienced DIYer can really come unstuck. We have years of experience in this field with all kinds of renovations and in all sorts of situations, so we can negotiate any bureaucracy on behalf of the client, so the process is as stress-free as possible.”

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The third part of the process is the construction itself to achieve that desired new look.

“With our three-step process all under one umbrella there is no need for clients to have to go from one professional to another. We have all the resources and facilities needed to project manage projects smoothly.

“We have brought a real degree of professionalism to the renovation industry and it is my personal passion to be able to take clients through the whole process and see them realise their renovation vision.”

Smith & Sons has 25 franchises nationwide.

The Takapuna franchise concentrates on the North Shore, but Jonathan says that last year they carried out a significant renovation in Parnell that was a complete remodel of a house.

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“The result was quite stunning – a superb collaboration between the project’s architect and ourselves. Everything was completed to the high quality standard that is a hallmark of Smith & Sons' workmanship.”

Smith & Sons Takapuna has expertise with all types and styles of houses – from contemporary, to heritage, from bungalows to split level or two storey.

“We are currently adding an extension to a Victorian bungalow in Devonport and are making sure that all the materials and features have an authentic period look and finish to complement the age of the original dwelling.

“We love the look on our clients’ faces when they see the final results of their renovation.

After months of dreaming and planning, when our construction team leaves our clients get to enjoy their newly renovated environment.” AT Smith & Sons Takapuna 86 Mokoia Road Birkenhead Auckland 0626 T 0800 764 846 info@smith-sons.co.nz www.smith-sons.co.nz

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To have strong, local expertise with the buying power and reputation of a 16-year-old franchise is a recipe for award-winning success. Platinum Homes Counties and Manukau is true testament to that.

Formerly a specialist in single-storey homes, the brand has worked its way from strength to strength and today is synonymous with high grade homes - dubbed ‘the platinum series’as well as two-storey homes. Its governing principle has endured since inception - top quality homes at affordable prices.

Owner David Watt has a palpable enthusiasm for his craft that is rooted in his patriotic Kiwi spirit.

“We have something very special. The value of what we do shines through in our broad customer base - some of our longest clients are capitalising on their investments, and then upgrading as they build again with us.

A number of them are building their third house with us.

“Our value and quality also shows in the feedback we receive from clients who have previously worked with competitors. They tell us that with their other builds the homes look five years old after one year, whereas they

say with our builds they look one year old after five years.”

Platinum Homes is dedicated to absolute discipline with its process. “Our objective is to eliminate problems not only in the build, but also with land, wastewater and the rigorous council processes. The latter can be a headache so we are committed to doing it right and getting it right so our clients can have an enjoyable experience.”

The robustness of the Platinum Homes system is reflected in the strength of its designs and builds. “From the integrity of the structure to the solidness of the walls, the engineering and the superior products used, we have worked hard to create very good homes at an affordable price. We are rated in the top ten building companies in New Zealand and we are very proud of that fact.”

In addition to its impressive infrastructure, Platinum Homes’ considerable success is owed to its strategic partnerships, something David is justly proud of. “The construction teams we work with in Auckland have been associated with us from the outset, and we are all proud to be working together. We have collaboratively achieved so many accolades over the years and those achievements are so motivating.”

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Property & Construction | Aerial Surveys

Getting the lay of the land Aerial Surveys epitomise the science underlying geographic concepts, applications and systems.

If your next project requires any form of geospatial mapping, Aerial Surveys has the expertise coupled with the technology to meet your requirements.

Aerial Surveys managing director, Steve Laming, says many councils, developers, foresters, farmers and land agencies are using a lot more geospatial information these days to manage their assets, infrastructure, environments and risks.

“We have to meet high specification levels in terms of positional accuracy of the data given the ways in which the data is used. Errors can have significant consequences, so we have strong quality assurance systems.”

Aerial Surveys’ services cover: • Local and regional council activities • Assisting resource and land use consents • Feature/asset capture for use with other GIS datasets • Land use classification/environmental information/monitoring • Emergency management/civil defence – flood modelling • Engineering design • Change detection mapping for monitoring mining operations, volumetric mapping and environmental impact analysis • Forest stand mapping, pre- and postharvest planning, tracks clearings, streams feature capture • Coastal and foreshore management and change detection • Sediment control for rivers and lakes • Corridor mapping for roads, rail, pipeline and powerline management • Farm management (paddock design, crop spraying, irrigation and waste management).

- Steve Laming

In 2016 the Auckland City Council commissioned a full LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey of the whole region, one of the larger projects Aerial Surveys has undertaken in recent times. This survey will deliver a highly accurate elevation dataset including measurements of the ground terrain, as well as above ground features including buildings and trees.

“It’s a significant project capturing LIDAR and imagery over the whole region, especially with our highly variable weather systems.”

Their specialised aircraft utilise the latest airborne flight navigation systems for accurate data capture.

“The water management team in the Environmental Services and Infrastructure Group in the council are driving this project and the

data will be used in support of many different projects, including engineering projects, flood modelling and emergency management, urban and regional planning, to name a few.

“We have to meet high specification levels in terms of positional accuracy of the data given the ways in which the data is used. Errors can have significant consequences, so we have strong quality assurance systems.”

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Aerial Surveys proposed an alternative solution using aerial ortho imagery and the latest mapping technology to generate a high density point cloud of the region ‘before and after’.

“We already had ortho imagery from 2015, before the quake, and new imagery covering 10,000 sq km was captured shortly after the quake.”

With the latest mapping technology, changes in the earth's surface can be easily mapped and assessed for new risks and environmental and infrastructure management.

“It is absolutely extraordinary to see the difference in ground heights throughout the region and where the most change occurred,” Steve explains. “In some areas the increase in height is more than 5m and in other areas it’s the complete opposite, the land has dropped significantly.

“You have new high level lakes formed, old rivers that have been dammed and new waterways formed -all of this has majorly affected the hinterland.”

Technology in the geospatial arena is fast evolving and being across the latest technologies is critical to Aerial Surveys to be able bring that level of ingenuity to offer the best solution for each project.

Aerial Survey's head office is based in Auckland, while its flight base is conveniently located in Nelson, optimising its access nationwide; its technology is always on hand so they can capture at any time of year.

Whatever your project, whatever the size, Aerial Surveys holds its reputation in very hard regard.

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Aerial Surveys prides itself on finding the best solution available for the project using all of its expertise, experience and knowledge of different technologies. This was the case recently when Aerial Surveys was asked to assist GNS Science map the changes to the Kaikoura region following the earthquakes.

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Property & Construction | House It

Affordable housing in action Prefabricated or prefab housing is synonymous with innovation and the future.

Rightly so. What surprises many though, is that this construction concept has enjoyed a long and illustrious history, with its origins rooted in pre-Colonial times. It has transcended generation after generation, constantly evolving into a stronger alternative to standard build practises.

At the helm of helping the contemporary prefab industry to fulfil its true potential is House It, a business whose inception was inspired four years ago by its founders’ understanding that prefab was yet to fully spread its wings in the Auckland market.

House It has a commitment to providing New Zealand people with affordable, comfortable living: • The business meets the New Zealand insulation standards • House It homes can easily be modified to be completely wheelchair friendly • House It homes are durable, fully washable and non-porous - giving owners/tenants a clean, mould and mildew free environment to live in.

“We looked offshore at Korea - prefab has been there for a number of years - and we found a product that would best meet the needs Today, House It is soaring high in the market and of New Zealanders. Once we secured its relocatable, prefabricated PIR panel homes are the product, we spent the next two years designing and building a system so we could designed with modern, healthy living in mind. create homes that were affordable and efficient Co-owner Giles Bayley explains: “Four years ago in energy and maintenance.” my business partner Alan Hockly and I identified The House It product is revolutionary in an important opportunity. The price of the housing market was going in the wrong direction terms of reimagining the concept and cost and we knew there was a more economical way of living. Not only that, it is helping to protect of doing things. property investments.

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“We are working closely with various organisations that will ensure our aim is not compromised and that the requirements of affordable, healthy living are met and accessible to all New Zealanders.”

House It is an exemplary example of the myriad possibilities for prefab homes and its competitive price point is yet another breath of fresh in air in the housing market.

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“Our builds feature a non-porous structure, which means nothing can be absorbed into the walls, so this is valuable for farmers and other work environments. It also takes a stand against the P epidemic in New Zealand. The worst case scenario in a situation like that is having to replace curtains and carpets.”

Conceding that New Zealand suffers from significant lag when it comes to adopting new building innovations, Bayley says the business’ refusal to accept the status quo has seen it go from strength to strength.

“In the industry we talk about the 3604 Rules The Building Code - which dictates how we have to build a house. For us, we wanted to look at how we can do things differently. New Zealand building lets us down - leaky house syndrome is just one example.”

With construction costs skyrocketing in the last 18 months, and the price of timber up 23 percent with another seven percent price hike just on the horizon, House It is making living affordable for today and tomorrow.

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Goods & Services | Champagne Lady

The perfect drop for any occasion Champagne! As Napoleon once said, “In victory we deserve it and in defeat we need it”.

And as the ‘Champagne Lady’ says, “If you are going to have a great party, you’ve got to have Champagne”.

Anne Batley Burton is the Champagne Lady and an expert in all facets of Champagne.

The vivacious Auckland woman, who appeared on television’s “The Real Housewives of Auckland” is well-known for her love of Champagne.

However, it’s not only that she drinks a lot of it, but in fact she has been importing Champagne and French wines into New Zealand for 20 years, and selling through her website, Champagne Lady.

The company is Regency Imports, but is best known as Champagne Lady.

Anne is every bit as bubbly as the Champagne she specialises in, and in 2007 was named a Dame of Champagne – Dame de l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.

This was a spectacular occasion where she was inducted with great ceremony at the Palais de Tau, next to the famous Reims Cathedral in Champagne.

“I like nothing more than sharing my knowledge and love of Champagne.

- Anne Batley Burton

As well as importing and selling Champagne, Anne also teaches us how to enjoy it, through soirees, tastings and dinners throughout the Auckland area.

Through her website, the Champagne Lady sells Champagne and fine wines throughout New Zealand direct to her customers.

Anne has made a huge range of contacts through regular trips to France, and so the Champagne Lady has the opportunity of buying direct from wineries. This enables Champagne and wines to be sold at excellent value for money. Buying through her website also provides savings to customers.

If you are going to have a great party, you’ve got to have Champagne”.

- Anne Batley Burton

Champagne Jacquart, her most popular and longstanding brand, is one of the finest Champagnes in France and last year was awarded the “Coup de Coeur” from Guide Hachette for the top Brut NV Champagne.

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With the dominant grape being Chardonnay, it is elegant, refined, with wonderful effervescence and very easy to drink.

Affordable and excellent value for money, for many years it has been the Champagne served at the famous Ascot Races, as well as many other events such as the French tennis open.

Anne is proud to be the sponsor of the Jacquart Polo Lounge, for the upcoming Takapuna Beach Polo on December 14-15, and tickets are on sale now for this exciting event which is the first of its kind in New Zealand of international standard.

And you will soon be able to purchase Champagne Jacquart at New World supermarkets, making it easily accessible for all to enjoy. “This will open up a whole new area of sales.”

Personal service is important to Anne, so feel free to contact her to discuss your requirements.

“I like nothing more than sharing my knowledge and love of Champagne.

“I show people how to pour it, which glass to use, how to polish the glass, what to drink it with; it’s a lot of fun and people learn a lot,” Anne says. AT

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Goods & Services | Pryors Apparelmaster

Workplace rental and laundry solutions Investing in the latest equipment has kept Pryors Apparelmaster ahead of the competition in the area of commercial laundry and rental of work wear, says Pryors’ managing director Brett Homan.

The company supplies, launders and repairs workwear for a wide range of industries, particularly the food and automotive industries.

Brett says over the years Pryors has continued to update its technology, including a recent investment of $2.5 million in equipment. This has enabled Pryors to be more efficient, to kept costs low so it is more competitive in the market, and has made the company more environmentally friendly.

“While there are many benefits to the technology, I’d say the single biggest benefit automation has given us is the ability to increase our current 25,000 garments per week to 100,000 per week capacity.”

Among the new technology used by Pryors is the continuous batch washer, consisting of nine separate departments for washing garments, with each section holding up to 50kgs of laundry.

As well as being more efficient, the batch washer uses significantly less water - eight to 10 litres per each kilogram of laundry, compared to the older equipment which used 30 to 40 litres of water per kilogram of laundry.

Along with being cost saving, this technology is much more environmentally friendly.

“While there are many benefits to the technology, I’d say the single biggest benefit automation has given us is the ability to increase our current 25,000 garments per week to 100,000 per week capacity.”

- Brett Homan

“Sustainability and environmental responsibility are incredibly important to the team here,” Brett says, “which is why we participate in the In-Step Carbon and Sustainability programme.”

Since joining the In-Step programme eight years ago, Pryors has had a six percent drop in carbon footprint per ton of laundry - something Brett says the team is very proud of.

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Pyrors also recently embarked on a project to fully automate the garment assembly and repair process. “An integral part of the new equipment is our ceiling carousel that sees literally thousands of garments flying round the plant on micro-chipped hangers.”

Each microchip contains data from the scanned barcode on each piece of workwear, detailing the customer, and the individual wearer. “This enables us to track individual garments, ensuring the correct garment is returned to the customer.”

Pryors used Bowe technology, and Brett says he has continued to be impressed by the equipment

Laundering workwear is only part of the service. Pryors will measure and fit individual uniforms for each of the clients’ staff members. It also alters, personalises, embroiders and repairs garments as required.

Multiple uniforms are often supplied for each staff member, so a fully-laundered, individualised uniform can be supplied clean to each person every day.

The company can supply any manner of workwear, ranging from uniforms and overalls though to hi-vis protective clothing and specialised, industry-specific apparel such as food processing garments.

Pryors also rents and commercially cleans work mats and towels and co-ordinates washroom supplies and OSH approved first aid kits. And it can supply, rent and install garment lockers, provide embroidery services and even supply and clean car seat covers.

Pryors Apparelmaster is part of the national Apparelmaster chain. This third generation family owned and operated business originally started as a dry cleaning business, but over the last 60 years has grown substantially and undergone massive changes.

The Apparelmaster franchise started in New Zealand in 1983 and staff and family are really important to the business, Brett says. “I believe this is reflective in the longevity of our staff. We have a staff of 45, and almost half of our staff have been with the company for 10-plus years, with a further 25 percent of the staff with us for five-plus years.

“Consistency is key in our industry and this goes a long way to achieving this.”

He says thanks has to go to the company’s great management team: administration manager

Rosemary Tweedale, operations and compliance manager Fritz Muller, maintenance manager Tony Hetherington, driver manager Ben Samuel, customer service manager Christine Evans, and sales and customer support manager Paul Wickes, all of whom report to Brett.

The company was joint winner of the 2016 Apparelmaster Franchise of the Year, is ISO 9001:2015 accredited and ACC Workplace secondary accredited – reflecting Pryors’ commitment to health and safety, and it's in the process of applying for ISO14001 environmental accreditation.

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Goods & Services | R&H Engineering

Goods & Services | Benjamin Bowring Print

Custom engineering solutions A part of our printing history From one small shop in Exeter to a global conglomerate of companies, Benjamin Bowring Print is a proud chapter in the Bowring story.

The Bowring brand began in 1803 with Benjamin Bowring, a merchant from England who, at the age of 25, set up the first of many companies in England and America, and later a wharf and a schooner that enabled him to ship his goods between the two continents.

With more than 10,000 solutions provided throughout New Zealand you’d be right to think that R&H Engineering can do it all.

R&H Engineering’s services include: • Steel supplied and cut to length • Precision machining • Sheetmetal

R&H Engineering has been operating in New Zealand for more than 35 years. Its services have been used by some of New Zealand’s biggest household names including Bell, Griffins, and North Power but it remains grounded in its approach and will take on any job that comes its way.

• On site installation and servicing • Welding and fabricating • Full consult, design and manufacture • Vacuum loading equipment • Turf renovation equipment

“Our sophisticated plant coupled with our extensive manufacturing experience in agriculture, architecture, construction, stainless steel and even outdoor furniture, means we are confident that we can deliver superior engineering projects, of any size,” it says.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system design • Full truck building • Full trailer manufacturing.

One of the most satisfying aspects about its job, is though it plays a vital role in the big projects, its work goes practically unnoticed by the project managers.

“We’re like the air you breathe – so long as you have enough, and the quality is good, you won’t even stop to think about where it comes from.”

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He was succeeded by his four sons, “the Bowring Brothers”, who allowed the firm to prosper. They built a substantial number of sailing vessels and it was one of these ships, a 764 tonne whaler, built in Dundee in 1884, which ignited the Bowring-NZ kinship.

That ship was the Terra Nova and it carried Captain Scott to Christchurch and on to Antarctica for the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1912.

But though the Bowring ship may have only docked temporarily in Christchurch, the Bowring brand was bound to New Zealand forevermore.

Benjamin John Bowring Vallings established Benjamin Bowring Print (BBP) in 1987 in Auckland and he remains at the helm today.

Over the course of 30 years he has steered BBP’s reputation as being a reliable and professional printing company, offering handson control over every aspect of the job to deliver exceptional results.

From design to completion BBP provides a fast, flexible response to a full complement of custom print services for businesses nationwide, including: • Graphic design • Digital and offset printing • Digital copying • Sign and window graphics • Posters and banners • Picture framing and canvas prints • Sticky labels • Printed apparel • Promotional products.

It specialises in small, customised print runs but its capabilities allow it to produce large print runs as well, most typically 500, 1,000, 10,000, 20,000 and sometimes up to 100,000 copies.

In the last five years or so popular demand has led BBP to focus more on signwriting and apparel printing – a lot of the apparel printing it completes is for Facebook’s marketing arm and it uses high-quality clothing from popular brand AS Colour – though its capabilities remain all encompassing.

Ben Vallings’ children, Tom and Charlotte, are both now involved with the company and Ben is preparing to hand the reins to the next generation of Bowring’s to lead the company into the future.

By diversifying and continually updating technologies, procedures and communications, including a user-friendly website, BBP has remained at the forefront of the industry.

A key driving factor behind its evolution is the commitment to being environmentally friendly.

BBP reduces its waste as much as possible by buying products that are recyclable and recommending these to clients, using soya inks, reducing plastic use overall including no longer shrink wrapping, but rather wrapping products in recycled paper, and using suppliers who affirm with its philosophy and take accountability.

Benjamin is a keen boatie and despises seeing plastic waste littering the environment. “We’ve all got to do our part to make a difference,” he says.

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Goods & Services | Rollercoaster Design

Goods & Services | Glidepath

Bringing any event to life

Gliding to international success

Helicoptering bars up Mt Ruapehu, building a 40ft container that could levitate and creating a road-safety billboard of a child’s face that would ‘cry blood’ when it rained, is all in a day’s work for event production firm Rollercoaster Design.

Strengthening the status of Kiwi ingenuity for four decades now, New Zealand owned and operated Glidepath Limited is a world leader in the field of computerised airport baggage and material handling solutions.

It exports 95 percent of its integrated software control systems into 69 countries worldwide, while remaining closely connected with its Kiwi clients.

Glidepath’s story begins some 45 years ago when owner Sir Ken Stevens was a keen young engineer passionate about radical design.

Most recently, Glidepath has been awarded, by international construction firm Aecon, the multimillion dollar baggage handling and security system contact for the new terminal at LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda, scheduled for completion in 2020.

When Greg Skinner named his company Rollercoaster, even he didn’t predict the ride it would take him on.

The name came from his favourite pastime – in 1970s New Zealand surfing circles, ‘a rollercoaster’ described a manoeuvre where a surfer rode along and simultaneously up and down a wave.

Greg had established Rollercoaster Surfboards to make custom replica surfboards and longboards from his garage in Te Atatu, and later out of a local surfboard factory in Henderson.

But he came from a background studying architectural draughting, and exploring this further led him to travel the globe and hone his skills across the board - specifically in Andorra in signwriting and build work, and in London in hospitality, catering and events - before landing back here in Auckland doing intermittent event and television work and inadvertently becoming a set designer and builder.

Following the arrival of his first daughter in 2003, he re-established Rollercoaster as an event production company. It now employs around 20 staff, from project managers to designers and builders, geared to work on all facets of jobs.

Greg’s worldly experience across a number of skill sets has been of huge benefit; namely in that it’s given him a greater understanding of the many different, individual components of large-scale events and how they need to come together to allow the event to function in whole.

“A lot of clients come to us with zany ideas that we help to make a reality. A lot of the projects we work on are one-offs or have never been done before, which certainly keeps things interesting.”

- Greg Skinner

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In 1972 Sir Ken purchased Thompson Engineering, whose main work was repairing anything of a mechanical nature. Commissioned

by Auckland International Airport to repair and eventually replace a baggage conveyor belt, it was here that Sir Ken found his niche.

He recalibrated the company’s capabilities to focus on advanced computerised airport baggage handling systems and in 1984 Glidepath Limited was born.

Since its inception Glidepath has been committed to realising ongoing growth, technological innovation and development in the baggage handling, cargo handling and parcel sortation needs, from consultation right through to design, manufacture, project management and installation.

Today it has offices in New Zealand (headquarters), Australia, Canada, India, Latin America and South Africa and it employs more than 240 people worldwide.

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Through Rollercoaster, Greg has enjoyed roles as the site manager for many large outdoor concerts, including Big Day Out and Auckland City Limits, as well as for distinguished bands like AC/DC, Guns and Roses, The Rolling Stones and more.

More broadly Rollercoaster has produced fashion show sets for brands Huffer, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Ruby, landed big television contracts with The X Factor (NZ), The Project and Family Feud, and worked on advertising projects with world-famous brands Toyota, V Energy, DB, Corona, Macs, Stolen Rum and Moa.

There have been many memorable projects over the years, including the company’s first big offshore project which came in 1978 – setting up the new airport in American Samoa – and there are equally exciting contracts onthe horizon.

Other upcoming projects include work at the following airports: Sydney International, Vancouver International, Toronto Pearson International, Jorge Chavez International in Lima, and ongoing work at Auckland Airport.

Glidepath is incredibly proud of its history as a provider of efficient and innovative airport security solutions and it looks forward to strengthening its reputation long into the future. AT Glidepath Ltd 30 Cartwright Road Kelston Auckland (09) 818 3354 sales@glidepathgroup.com www.gliepathgroup.com — Advertising Feature

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Anniversaries

Anniversaries | Just Bins

Celebrating major milestones

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By Lydia Truesdale

2017 has been a big year for Just Bins. Not only is it celebrating 25 successful years in business, but a recent change in ownership looks to ensure its success for the next 25 years and beyond.

Appearing in this issue of Auckland Today magazine are a remarkable number of local businesses celebrating business anniversaries.

Think about how knowing a companies’ origins impresses itself upon you, especially when compared to where they are now; because that’s also how your customers’ see your business.

2. Run a competition The key here is to use the appeal of the competition to entice and/or heighten engagement from customers and potential Be it your first, fifth, fiftieth or one-hundredth year customers. For example, make the competition in business, an anniversary is not to be wasted. valid to those who sign up to the company’s Anniversaries are an important time to reflect newsletter, or go in the draw after purchasing a upon the work you do and why it matters, to product or service, etcetera. grow employee morale, to raise awareness and 3. Offer discount codes or vouchers capitalise on marketing opportunities.

Why not create a voucher for free or discounted President of the Rockefeller Foundation, product or service? Try and align this with your Judith Rodin, says anniversaries call for a birthday message. party of mass proportions.

As an example, you could offer customers “Throw a party and make it a good one. But don’t 10 percent or $10 off their next purchase to just celebrate. Imbue your commemoration with celebrate your 10th anniversary. the understanding that looking back can be more than mere nostalgia for the past. It can inform a 4. Recognise the efforts of your employees whole body of work for the future,” she wrote in Anniversaries are a great time to show your 2012 when Rockefeller reached its centenary. employees they mean more to your business Celebrate in style: How to make the than just filling seats.

most of your business’ anniversary

Organise team rewards or incentives to help boost feelings of company pride, loyalty and motivation.

Don’t throw away money on random ideas that don’t support your broader marketing goals.

Instead, create promotions that simultaneously increase your website traffic, boost your search engine rankings, build your mailing list, upsurge footfall to your retail premises, and attract social media followers, downloads of your e-book, online sales or more readers for your blog.

1. Throw a party A little champagne and cake goes a long way in creating a buzz around your business.

Choose a theme that reinforces your birthday message. Invite staff as well as existing customers, potential customers and influential suppliers and contacts in your business network to share in the celebrations with you.

Consider putting together a simple slideshow of the history of your business. Did it grow out of your garage like many notable companies did?

These can be anything from letting staff finish early on the last day of the month, to purchasing an espresso machine for the break room.

5. Acknowledge customers with gifts It doesn’t have to cost the earth, but providing your customers with a thoughtful gift to acknowledge their part in your business’ success and show you view them as a partner, not an account, will go a long way in making them feel valued and keeping them loyal.

Looking forward While it’s great to recognise historical milestones and relive past moments, it is also an important time to look to the future and make sure customers and employees want to continue on this journey with you. AT

The year was 1992 and Mark Taffe had just set up his lawn mowing business. Over time he added gardening services, then tree work and landscaping, and before long Mark was predominantly dealing in rubbish removal.

Just Bins became a dependable name for householders and builders cleaning up sections and completing renovations throughout Auckland, and it’s remained a popular port of call ever since.

When Sam McCool purchased Just Bins in May this year with his wife Alana, he was entering slightly different territory to that of his background in rural and corporate finance; but he shares Just Bin’s vision of being versatile and flexing around client requirements and that transfers across any industry.

Sam’s brother shared a yard with Just Bins and, knowing that the previous owner was looking to sell and Sam was looking into small business ownership, it was a natural coupling.

Sam’s goal for the future is to expand Just Bins’ services to the whole of the North Island and eventually New Zealand however, he wants to get his first year under his belt before making too many drastic changes.

“I am trying to leave it as close to the original [business model] as possible for the first year, to make sure I understand the business and industry properly before I make any changes, however, if something needs changing, then I will look to implement these changes straight away,” Sam assures.

“We have an excellent team of employees that I inherited from the previous owner, which has really helped me with the transition from the corporate world to owning a small business.”

Clients of Just Bins, be assured that the same dependable, affordable and timely service you’ve come to love remains with the company, it’s simply now strengthened by an enthusiastic and innovative nod to the future, of which you will reap the benefits. AT

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Anniversaries | Pressprint

The printing professionals Surviving in the competitive, fast changing world of printing is no easy feat. Yet Pressprint recently marked its 45 anniversary in this tough market that has seen many other companies fall by the wayside.

Sales manager Jason Pressley attributes Pressprint’s survival and growth to several factors: great staff, excellent customer service, and having the latest, high quality machinery.

A second generation family firm, with a third generation now working for the company, Pressprint also has staff members who have been with the company for many years.

“We take an enormous pride in our team’s capabilities, and put a premium on training and enhancing the skills of our people,” Jason says.

He says the company has also been quick to respond to changes in the industry, and that has stood them in good stead.

“We made the change to digital printing at the right time, which means we can now offer our customers a digital printing solution as well as offset printing, making Pressprint a one-stopshop for printing.”

The company invested in Heidelberg printing equipment, which Jason says is the best on the market. “It’s German precision printing equipment, the Audi and Mercedes of the printing world.”

Pressprint provides printing services for businesses of all sizes throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jason says because they have the equipment, companies can use Pressprint for any size job, from a small one-off print, to large runs in the hundreds of thousands.

The company’s high quality printing and excellent service has also meant they are now the preferred printer for many advertising agencies, designers and print brokers.

“I believe this is testament to the high level of work we do. We are dealing with these big corporations who require the highest quality work to present to their own clients.”

From left are: Eugene Giacon, Karena Pressley, Jason Pressley, Barry Pressley and Petina Giacon

“We made the change to digital printing at the right time, which means we can now offer our customers a digital printing solution as well as offset printing, making Pressprint a one-stop-shop for printing.”

- Jason Pressley

Along with changes in technology, an increasing commitment to caring for the environment is a major change that has taken place over the 45 years Pressprint has been in business.

The company is committed to reducing waste and energy use, and recycling whenever possible. Pressprint is Chain of Custody certified for printing on FSC or PEFC paper stocks. This is a guarantee that any claim to using environmentally certified stocks can be verified back to the forest the wood came from.

Jason says their Heidelberg printer is also the only carbon-neutral printing press in New Zealand.

While the printing industry has undergone many changes during the 45 years Pressprint has been in business, Jason says everyone at the company is proud of what they have achieved, and look forward to eventually passing a thriving business onto a future generation. AT Pressprint 709 Rosebank Road, Avondale Auckland (09) 377 4882 sales@pressprint.co.nz www.pressprint.co.nz

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Anniversaries | Safety First

Celebrating 30 years of safer Kiwi businesses With a mission to transform the safety culture of New Zealand, it’s possible that in their 30 years of business, nationwide safety consultancy Safety First has never been more relevant than right now.

With the increasing focus on health and safety in the workplace and safety compliance, Kiwi businesses are searching for safety advisors who can help them implement consistent processes, sophisticated systems and smart training programmes to upskill and inform their employees.

The Safety First team has risen to the challenge of increased demand by building its nationwide team of fire and emergency evacuation safety consultants, adding a health and safety division to the business, and creating an innovative new online training platform for large scale employee training in health and safety obligations.

From fire evacuation and emergency management to health and safety compliance, Safety First is dedicated to helping businesses take care of their people.

Because they understand that the demands on a small Kiwi owned business are quite different to a multinational corporation, they create a customised safety solution to suit each company.

Janet Maxwell Safety First director

“In this day and age, no element of ensuring the safety of your employees and the public should be left to chance – and there are heavy penalties for anything that is.”

- Jenny Maxwell

With a reputation for being friendly and flexible, Safety First consultants have an impressive in-depth professional knowledge of safety requirements for business in New Zealand, and are proud of their company’s record of providing knowledgeable support and safety training for 30 years.

“Our people understand the minutiae of fire evacuation and emergency management requirements,” says Director Jenny Maxwell, “which means our clients have peace of mind.

“Our role is to support and oversee the safety contingency planning in a business and help them create a record of solid compliance. In this day and age, no element of ensuring the safety of your employees and the public should be left to chance – and there are heavy penalties for anything that is.”

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No man stands alone Safety First would like to thank its suppliers: Stephenson & Turner, Wonder Design, NZ Safety, ARGEST, Crossfire, and Presentation Solutions.

With unparalleled experience and an industry reputation for providing comprehensive fire evacuation and emergency management services, three years ago the business decided to complement these solutions with a robust health and safety offering.

“Our OH&S advisors work constantly with our client’s managers and HR staff to minimise risk and maximise efficiency within their business,” says Health, Safety & Wellness general manager and principal consultant, Heinrich Havemann.

“Now that decision makers are personally liable for ensuring health and safety compliance in their businesses, there is a real personal incentive to get things perfect.”

The recent launch of Safety First’s bespoke online Training Hub platform for health and safety certification enables businesses in New Zealand to train large workforces to a certified level of workplace safety knowledge.

Both manager and employee modules are available over a range of topics, so companies can train a health and safety compliant workforce swiftly, and very cost effectively, via the online Safety First Training Hub. This new training platform provides a responsive, accessible way for staff workplace health and safety training - ensuring companywide compliance.

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Anniversaries | DMI Homestagers

Putting your home’s best foot forward After 20 years in the business, DMI Homestagers’ owner and director Dinah Malyon is still passionate about making homes look beautiful and helping owners get the best value for their property.

“When I started, people were often advertising homes with no furniture and I could see there was a real need for home staging. Now there are other home stagers in the market, but unlike many of the other companies, DMI Homestagers uses high quality furniture and accessories and provides every home with a personalised look.”

She says home staging is an art form and not something that everyone can do. Her team are all fully trained and experienced in home staging, and treat every home individually.

“When it comes to home staging there are many factors to consider,” she explains.

“We always add value to the home. What people invest in home staging they get back three fold, if not more.”

“You have to think about the proportions of the rooms and the appropriate size and style of furniture, the style of the home and the property, the exterior, the area and value of the property, and things such as are there any odd shaped rooms?

“All these things need to be considered so you create a personalised look to the home.”

She says you want potential buyers to come into the property, to feel comfortable sitting down, looking around and imagining what it would be like to live in the property.

- Dinah Malyon

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Anniversaries | DMI Homestagers The volume of furniture and accessories available means clients know they can get a fast service from DMI Homestaging. A client can ring the company, and by the next day the home will be transformed and ready to be put on the market.

The warehousing facilities also mean that should the owner choose, their furniture can be stored while their house is being home staged. DMI Homestagers also provides a partial home staging service and can home stage when the owner is in residence.

Dinah says she and the team of experienced and talented consultants are happy to provide an obligation-free quote on how they can ensure your property stands out in the marketplace.

This only happens if the house has a personal feel to it. “It has to feel like people really live in the home, then people can visualise what it would be like if they lived there.”

The team provide their home staging service for houses of all sizes. They’ve worked on houses from $200,000 up to $12 million, on every type of property from new developments to older homes, apartments and beach homes.

One thing all these homes have in common, is that home staging has added value to the property. “We always add value to the home.

What people invest in home staging they get back three fold, if not more,” Dinah says.

DMI Homestagers has two large warehouses where it stores the countless high quality lounge suites, dining suites, cushions, chairs, accessories and more that go into making homes look stunning. Dinah estimates that they have

“It has to feel like people really live in the home, then people can visualise what it would be like if they lived there.”

- Dinah Malyon

Dinah says while she has seen changes in the market over the 20 years she’s been making homes look beautiful, one thing has remained consistent - when marketing a property, nothing beats having an inviting, well presented living environment where people instantly feel at home. AT DMI Homestagers 69C St Georges Bay Rd Parnell Auckland 0800 364 4663

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Anniversaries | Ven-lu-ree Blind Services

The business of blinds From venetians to wooden, roller blinds to sunscreens, Ven-lu-ree Blind Services has 20 years of experience and are experts in manufacturing, installing and maintaining blinds for every type of residence and business.

The firm is unusual in that it doesn’t just sell blinds – it makes them as well, from its Penrose factory.

“We manufacture our products right here in New Zealand, so when you buy blinds you deal direct with us,” says managing director Craig Fowler.

When contacting Ven-lu-ree Blind Services you are dealing direct with the manufacturer – not only are you guaranteed factory direct prices, but you are speaking with the product experts, not a middleman. The company also provides a backup service to customers of cleaning and repair of blinds when needed.

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“We ensure your blinds stay in top shape through our cleaning and repair service. We also clean and repair most other manufacturers’ blinds as well. A by-product of this is that it gives us great knowledge of our competitors’ products – what works, what lasts, what doesn’t. We then build this knowledge into all the new blinds we produce.

“Our cleaning and repair service is a unique niche in the market, as most companies will offer either sales and installation, or cleaning and repair, but not both.

“We also manufacture our product with a view towards longevity – because we are visiting properties year after year for the cleaning and repair of blinds, we want to be proud of our blind’s condition and quality.”

Because Ven-lu-ree Blind Services manufacture only blinds, they have built up huge expertise.

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“By dealing exclusively with blinds, we keep up with every trend, every new colour, and are able to focus on continual improvement of our products, people and processes. The end outcome is a great product and a satisfied customer which is our ultimate goal.”

- Craig Fowler

“We don’t do curtains and have made a decision not to diversify like some of our competitors.

“We specialise in blinds, offer a big range and deliver the best in this field. We like to stick to our knitting – the business of blinds.

“By dealing exclusively with blinds, we keep up with every trend, every new colour, and are able to focus on continual improvement of our products, people and processes. The end outcome is a great product and a satisfied customer which is our ultimate goal.”

Craig says the firm has always been a family-run business, since Gary and Leslee Porteous began operating a cleaning and repair service 20 years ago (after it was split off from a separate firm).

Nowadays their two daughters, Erin and Joanna, and sons-in-law Craig and Scott are the four shareholders of the business.

The decision was made to begin manufacturing blinds due to dissatisfaction with the declining quality of many of the blinds being sold in the marketplace, and also due to a drive to expand the business.

The sale and manufacture of new blinds has become the biggest part of the business.

“This now accounts for 70 percent of all our business,” Craig says.

“With all our blinds made in our factory in Penrose, Auckland, we are very proud to be supplying a NZ made product.”

A staff of 10 work in the factory, with another five employees out ‘on the road’ selling, installing, cleaning and repairing, and four people work in administration, accounts, customer service and management. The business retails directly to Aucklanders and sells nationwide through a wholesaler network.

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“We boast a highly experienced team of mobile technicians and consultants who will guide you through your entire experience with us – whether it be the measuring and installation of your blinds, or the cleaning and repairing of your existing ones.”

- Noelz David

Wide range of products Ven-lu-ree Blind Services manufacture a wide range of blinds, starting with the ever-popular venetian in an extensive colour range – over 50 colours are available in the 25mm range as well as white, cream and silver options in the 50mm slat range.

“Thank you for your service. We were amazed at how clean our blinds were and especially the prompt service. Great value for money and would recommend your service to others. You made our day!

Their venetian blinds have one of the thickest gauge slats on the market, which ensures a longer life from the blinds.

Wooden blinds are very popular, he says. “We manufacture our wooden blinds from a marupa slat, which is then coated in a high-quality lacquer finish, making them less likely to fade and warp in the sun.”

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Anniversaries | Taylor Construction

Young company delivers stunning portfolio of work Creation Wood Blinds give the look of a wooden venetian blind, but can be used in wet or damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, as the slat is not affected by water and is very easy to clean.

Roller Blinds are another classic design that has been modernised to fit with today’s interior fashions. Sunscreen Blinds are designed to block up to 70 percent of the sun’s heat and glare, but without obstructing your view.

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Five years ago Damien Taylor established Taylor Construction to create innovative and interesting homes built with care and attention to detail that would impress, no matter what the budget.

On the fifth anniversary, Damien says the entire team are pleased to say they have achieved their goal, and have built up a solid reputation in the industry, one built on trust, integrity and achieving high quality outcomes and satisfaction that endures.

“We are a young, energetic team and are proud of our vibrant and growing company.

“We’re dedicated and serious, and our clients know they can be confident their plans will grow to be the home they had imagined.”

He says the team are particularly proud of the excellent relationships they have built up with past clients who are now living in the homes Taylor Construction has built.

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Damien says achieving such good relationships comes down to clear communication, and the client knows they can have as much or as little input in the building process as they choose.

“This means they have an option that ensures maximum pleasure and minimum stress, which is very important when working together for extended periods of time.”

Taylor Construction places emphasis on keeping stress levels low for the clients.

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It provides a full project management service, from initial design though to final completion, including all consents and organisation of all subcontractors.

Damien is a trained and experienced builder with a National Certificate in Carpentry, level 4.

He is also a Licensed Building Practitioner and member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand.

“We’re dedicated and serious, and our clients know they can be confident their plans will grow to be the home they had imagined.”

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Anniversaries | Taylor Construction “If you have plans to build your new dream home, modify and renovate, alter or add to the home you have, then contact us and be pleasantly surprised by just how easy the process can be.”

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Membership of these organisations means that Taylor Construction is backed by the organisations, and all its workmanship is fully guaranteed. That means clients can be confident in any work undertaken by the company.

Damien heads a team of qualified and experienced tradesmen. Taylor Construction also uses contactors and subcontractors who have all passed the test of time and stand squarely behind their work.

“Using the best contractors around is another great way to generate confidence and minimise stress for the client,” Damien says.

He says with every project the team at Taylor Construction have one simple goal, do it once and do it right.

Taylor Construction’s impressive portfolio of work, and the endorsements from satisfied clients, is testament that they are achieving this goal.

They have built some impressive homes throughout Auckland and the upper North Island.

Along with building stunning homes, Taylor Construction also undertakes renovations, extensions and recladding of existing homes.

Taylor Construction is currently constructing boutique apartments in east Auckland. Damien says this is work the entire team enjoys and is a line of work the company is now pursuing.

He says with every project the team pays meticulous attention to detail and are always happy to go that extra mile for the customer to ensure that they get exactly the home they had envisaged.

They also put an emphasis on staying within the client’s budget and keeping to the strict timeframes.

“If you have plans to build your new dream home, modify and renovate, alter or add to the home you have, then contact us and be pleasantly surprised by just how easy the process can be,” Damien says. AT Taylor Construction PO Box 38262 Howick Auckland 021 0279 1507 damien@taylorconstruction.co.nz www.taylorconstruction.co.nz

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Anniversaries | Oceania Aviation

25 years of flying high There’s an inherent irony in New Zealand’s aviation industry: while it has played an instrumental role in eradicating the tyranny of distance, helping humanity to travel massive distances with ease, the industry itself is, conversely, very small.

This owes to the fact that the specialist skills required to do an exceptional job are incredibly hard-earned and not easy to come by. Until you discover Ocean Aviation.

This aviation expert - the country’s largest aircraft sales and support company - has a compelling concentration of expertise that is renowned and respected across New Zealand and the world.

In 2017, Oceania Aviation is celebrating an important milestone - 25 years of aviation excellence that has manifested in a full suite of services for both fixed wing and rotor aircraft.

The journey of the company has been much like the adventures its operation makes possible - extraordinary.

“Without a dedicated team of committed people, any organisation will struggle in today’s complex business environment. We are very fortunate to have the very best people who focus on the job at hand and deliver the goods as demanded.”

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While one could hardly describe its inception as humble - selling helicopter parts - the scope and achievements of the business today are even more impressive.

Founders Josh Camp and Jonathan Bowen, described by peers as ‘compulsive entrepreneurs,’ had a simple but significant lightbulb moment in 1992 - selling a set of H500C rotor blades.

Realising the potential that lay in the market, they registered International Heliparts Limited, which four years later was rebranded as Oceania Aviation Limited after the purchase of Marine Helicopters, a move to Ardmore Airport, and the start of their helicopter operations.

Oceania Aviation has continued to spread its magnificent wings. Today, a dedicated and highly experienced team of 160 work across the many acquired and established subsidiaries.

While the business may have significantly diversified over its quarter century in operation, its founders have remained at the coalface during its evolution.

In 2005, the business’ turbine overhaul facility gained it’s NZCAA approval, and in 2006 it

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acquired Helifix, which became the Helicopter Components division.

Two years later, and the acquisition of Hamiltonbased Aeromotive and Engine Components extended Oceania Aviation’s capabilities into the fixed wing industry, and into the Waikato region of New Zealand.

A third director also joined the business; Gordon Luke brought with him an extensive history within the New Zealand aviation industry.

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Congratulations to Oceania on their 20 years in business.

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Anniversaries | Oceania Aviation Concurrently, the board of directors took the decision to focus on the aircraft sales and support services of the company.

In 2012, Oceania Aviation proudly opened the doors to “Australasia’s leading blade and composite refurbishment facility” and extended its geographical reach into Queenstown.

The expansion continued with gusto throughout 2013 with the acquisition of Flightline Aviation and Skysales Aviation, adding two additional facilities in Auckland, one in Christchurch and one in Dunedin.

In 2017, the latest string to the professional bow is the recently acquired Nelson-based Helicare Maintenance, a mutually-beneficial acquisition that sees their in-house legacy team continue to service their clients with the added support of Oceania Aviation’s wider resources and capabilities.

From a small company selling parts, to one with 16 specialities, 160 staff and 10 facilities in six New Zealand regions, it goes without saying that Ocean Aviation excels at providing a full and comprehensive suite of services to meet aircraft and operational needs.

“It is a competitive industry but we are very comprehensive and offer the highest quality services with all of our divisions managed by extremely successful people in their field,” CEO Don McCracken comments.

“Without a dedicated team of committed people, any organisation will struggle in today’s complex business environment. We are very fortunate to have the very best people who focus on the job at hand and deliver the goods as demanded.

“We understand that our clients are as diverse as their projects, and we ensure that our services are tailored to the individual client and their project.

“For the future, our focus is growth. Growth in capability, quality, expertise and reach; looking at the potential that exists both here in New Zealand and what opportunities may arise in offshore markets.

“We are very proud of the company we have become and are excited for what the future holds.” AT

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Anniversaries | Lloyd Electrical

The power of smart business While electrical services may be something we have come to take for granted in spite of the fact they remain a luxury in many parts of today’s world, one industry leader based in Auckland has always treated its unique and strong market position as a privilege, never a guarantee. After all, with great power comes great responsibility! Pun intended.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Lloyd Electrical - established in 1992 - is the distilled essence of smart, strategic business sense and has been since its inception.

Based on Auckland’s North Shore, the team of registered electricians has impressive expertise in coming up with modern electrical solutions for its commercial clients, as well as offering a comprehensive range of residential electrical services.

From the installation of a home entertainment system and installing a heat pump, through to customising home automation services,

Lloyd Electrical eagerly rises to new challenges and opportunities.

As the business celebrates such a significant milestone, Director Dave Clasby reflects on the remarkable evolution of an enterprise that doesn’t believe in “trying to take over the world” but is certainly contributing to a more efficient one.

“I’ve been with the business 23 years and running it for as long. I had the privilege of working closely with the founder John Lloyd who has unfortunately passed. We built the business up from six staff to at times over 50.

We sit at around 40 staff now.

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Anniversaries | Lloyd Electrical “Our philosophy has always been ‘happy staff, happy life!’ We really do focus on looking after our staff and providing a good environment for them to work in.”

The investment in staff clearly pays dividends, with Lloyd Electrical widely respected for its customer service that is second to none, something that is absolutely essential with such a high-calibre portfolio of clients.

“We do have some very key clients like The Warehouse. For us, keeping the expertise we have in the business is very important and essential when it comes to providing our clients with continuity of service.

“It is because of this fact that we place such an emphasis on training and taking on apprentices who we can guide through their careers. This is very important to us.”

The big brand names that utilise Lloyd Electrical’s services are certainly testament to its strong, capable culture, as is the repeat and referral business it has continued to generate throughout its quarter century of operation.

While the frequency and scope of this business might encourage some to rest on their laurels, Clasby explains it is something the entire team sincerely appreciates.

“We are committed to delivering our services in a way that attracts that repeat business.

I always say it is easier to keep a customer through treating them well, than to get a new

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With the business split into two areas, the service division-which focuses more on the commercial and domestic side of things with a little bit of industrial in the mix - thrives thanks to 60 percent of its business being repeat with a lot of new customers coming in for local service work.

“With our larger commercial contracts, 80 to 90 percent of our work is made up of customers we have worked with for many, many years.”

Congratulations to LLoyd Electrical on their 25th anniversary, we have enjoyed working with them for some time now and look forward to continuing to do so in the future.

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Anniversaries | Lloyd Electrical I always say it is easier to keep a customer through treating them well, than to get a new customer. We focus on providing good service at good, reasonable rates to encourage the repeat business and referrals.”

- Dave Clasby

All of Lloyd Electrical’s customers - existing, current, and future - are the beneficiaries of the business’ can-do attitude - something that is instilled in the staff members from the day they are hired.

“A lot has happened in 25 years with the ups and downs of the economy, but this enduring philosophy and a very managed, controlled approach to growth, has seen us through.

“We can always come up with a solution especially with such a large staff base and 25 years in the industry.

“We often see other businesses grow too fast without the resources and systems to accommodate this growth.

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Anniversaries | Lloyd Electrical

DEVI Heating are proud and privileged to be associated with Lloyd Electrical and wish to congratulate them for 25 years of business.

“Ultimately, you can’t run a business well, or grow it, without robust systems in place. It’s also important to recognise that the business does need to change and evolve. It’s all of these things that have allowed us to roll with the punches of the changing economy.”

- Dave Clasby

“Ultimately, you can’t run a business well, or grow it, without robust systems in place. It’s also important to recognise that the business does need to change and evolve. It’s all of these things that have allowed us to roll with the punches of the changing economy.”

Underpinning this wise approach is a very responsive and receptive attitude to rapidly evolving industry technology.

“While we have been around 25 years, we are not an old company. We are a modern company that brings new talent in. And the young talent we have is amazing as they have grown up with the technology.

“As we move forward, we are very much focused on training up our younger staff and bringing them up through the system so they can assist in growing the business. We like to provide shareholder opportunities for our staff too so that they can have a vested

interest in its success above and beyond every day operations.

“Our service manager has recently become a shareholder within the business and we are looking at development of the key staff. Longterm our strategy, of course, is to consider how the business can continue to thrive and evolve without me!”

Needless to say, such an innovative enterprise will have no problem adapting in the future - 25 years in business has certainly proven that. AT

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Anniversaries | Axial Appliance Servicing

Exceptional service sees Axial through three decades Axial Appliance Servicing is proud to be celebrating its 30th business anniversary.

A commitment above all else to exceptional customer service has steered it through a dynamic business landscape and garnered it a respectable reputation that’s kept clients coming back for three decades now.

“We have always tried to go the extra mile and give quality service at a fair price to our customers.”

The family owned and operated business was established by Roger Blincoe in 1987 to service all major brands of whiteware appliances found in homes and businesses or dropped into their workshop.

It’s since diversified to include a spare parts sales arm as well as an arm for sales of reconditioned appliances.

Axial today is a parts distributor for Electrolux and LG, a New Zealand distributor and service agent for Blueair purifiers and it stocks parts for most major brands, which can be shipped overnight nationwide.

Through its call centre it has the ability to trouble shoot, schedule jobs in a timely manner and provide competent after-service support.

The philosophy of going the extra mile extends to the staff as well. Axial has trained 25 apprentices through its apprenticeship system and has just recruited two school leavers from local schools.

“We endeavour to maintain a great work environment where our staff want to come to work, want to do their very best and be rewarded for this.”

By providing continuous, up to date training, equipping all its technicians with laptops that run diagnostics, and keeping an eye on markets for tools that assist the business to run better, Axial has maintained a service that is second to none.

Celebrating the 30-year milestone seems as good a time as any to hand the reins to the next generation – and in good hands they are.

Roger’s son Chris, a previous Air New Zealand aircraft engineer, has just stepped into the role of managing director, having familiarised himself with the company as service manager since 2000. Chris owns and runs the company with his wife, Megan.

While Roger has stepped aside to retirement he’s far from being out of the picture. He’s always happy to lend a hand and currently comes in one day a week to tutor the apprentices, signing off their practical work and helping them prepare for becoming qualified service technicians.

The saying, ‘A team is only as strong as its weakest link’ doesn’t only apply to people – appliances are a valuable component that many teams rely on so it pays to check that yours are performing at their peak.

Axial offers servicing, parts and repairs to enhance the lives of all kinds of customers, from property managers and residents looking for cost-effective whiteware appliances to businesses looking to furnish a range of spaces.

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Anniversaries | Solution Dynamics

Evolution and innovation key attributes in fast changing environments In the rapidly changing world of marketing and business communication, Solution Dynamics recently reached an impressive milestone and celebrated its 21st anniversary.

Director and chief executive officer, Nelson Siva attributes the company’s success to two main attributes – being nimble in a fast changing industry, and being constantly innovative.

“We have been able to continually transform the company,” Nelson says. “We have looked at where the market is heading and developed our own technologies. They’re our own NZ-owned technologies and have enabled us to carve out a niche in this constantly, fast changing market.”

Starting out as a relatively small mail house, Solution Dynamics now works with businesses

throughout the world, including in Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland and France.

Nelson estimates that the company’s international sector now accounts for about 30 percent of its revenue.

Despite the company’s expansion into overseas markets, he says they still retain the flexibility of a small company, which enables Solution Dynamics to adapt quickly, develop and drive solutions not currently available on the market.

This flexibility was demonstrated recently when it secured a contract with a large European-based airline, against competition from multi-national communication firms.

“Being a smaller company we were able to quickly develop solutions not currently available in the market and bring them to the table. We like to think that we don’t have the bureaucracy that can slow you down.”

Both within New Zealand and globally, Nelson says one of the areas in which Solution Dynamics is having a great deal of success is hybrid mail or desk-top mail.

Companies of all sizes have extensive physical mail, including invoices, marketing material, letters, and other communication which doesn’t allow for discounts.

“We have looked at where the market is heading and developed our own technologies. They’re our own, NZ-owned technologies, and have enabled us to carve out a niche in this constantly, fast changing market.”

- Nelson Siva

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Solution Dynamics' web-based software enables companies to draft communication onto the desk top, download to the website, send it through Solution Dynamics’ software, and attract around a 50 percent discount.

Many companies have also been taking advantage of Solution Dynamics’ software for converting from being paper-based to electronic.

Nelson says one of the areas companies particularly appreciate is that there is no up-front costs, they pay as they go, a real advantage for smaller companies in particular.

While reaching the 21st anniversary is an achievement, Solution Dynamics will not be resting on its laurels. It will continue to respond to the changing needs of the market and offer solutions to help organise and support communications for companies of all sizes throughout New Zealand and globally. AT

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Anniversaries | Promax Plastics

25 years delivering tanks for any task Promax Plastics has been providing liquid storage solutions to the New Zealand market for 25 years.

A family-owned New Zealand business that started in a kiwifruit packing shed, the operation has grown over 25 years to become the largest supplier of liquid storage solutions in New Zealand, providing a range of renowned corrugated water tanks to rural and urban customers.

Managing director Walter Strachan is proud to have led the business to this milestone and level of success, which is largely attributed to ongoing investment in product innovation combined with manufacturing excellence.

From left: sales manager Hamish Strachan, managing director Walter Strachan, and company founder and engineering consultant Timothy Strachan

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The result is a comprehensive range of superior polyethylene products that offer quality appearance, high performance and durability, made specifically for the New Zealand environment.

Promax septic tanks are fully tested and designed to withstand ground water pressure at depth. They’re easy to handle, fully reassembled, have a low, compact design, and a guaranteed better performance.

Promax is constantly improving and expanding their product range to be ahead of market requirements, employing a team of engineering experts who are also available to work with customers’ specialised needs in custom design and moulding.

Walter is quick to acknowledge that providing high quality products is not the only element that has led to Promax’s growth and success.

The strong values of the organisation drive business performance and the team, who all appreciate the importance of understanding the specific needs and individual requirements of every customer, ensure the company exceeds their expectations for delivery and service excellence.

He backs up this claim with the consistently high feedback that Promax receives from its customers. “Over 80 percent of our customers say they would recommend us to their friends because of our excellent customer service.”

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Underground tanks are available in a wide range of sizes to suit all applications.

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Manufactured from specially formulated polyethylene they are food grade approved.

Modular design and construction ensures flexibility of size to meet the specific requirement.

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Anniversaries | So Renovate

Marking 10 years of outright success Starting a building company in the middle of a recession, particularly as a 20-yearold, would be seen by many people as an unwise decision, but that’s exactly what Mark Berryman, managing director of So Renovate did.

service, from initial consultant, through drawing up architectural plans, to quantity surveying and project management, through to the final completion.

Ten years later the company is still going from strength to strength. So Renovate now employs over 50 people, the company has featured on the Deloitte Fast 50 index twice, and Mark has been a finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year.

“You’ve got to sacrifice a lot, but make sure you have plenty of fun on the way.”

Mark attributes the company’s success to determination and hard work, employing excellent staff, having a good work culture, making use of good business mentors, and taking advice from professionals.

He says there have been challenges along the way, but they are challenges the company has overcome.

“My age was a real challenge, particularly when I was in my early 20s and had to deal with subcontractors and clients two or three times my age. Not everyone took me seriously,” he says.

“Many times I felt like giving up, but I had the bigger picture in mind and great people around me. I think my passion and hard work made up for what I lacked in age.”

Plus the company keeps the client informed through every stage, including providing full documentation on every aspect of how the client’s budget is being spent.

During the last 10 years So Renovate has transformed homes of every style, from bungalows and villas to modern homes, and everything in between. Mark estimates they’ve probably renovated well over 600 homes throughout Auckland.

- Mark Berryman

Habitat for Humanity Along with running a successful building company, Mark has found time to dedicate time to a charity he feels passionate about, Habitat for Humanity.

Mark and the team at So Renovate have volunteered for the charity in the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, including building cycloneproof houses in Samoa.

The company specialises in larger-scale extensions and renovations of homes.

“I love seeing people who are less fortunate than us be given a decent place to live and I will be giving even more back in the coming years,” he says.

Mark says one area where So Renovate differs from many other companies is they offer a full

His involvement with Habitat for Humanity and his business leadership resulted in being a

Mark Berryman receives his certificate as a Young New Zealander of the Year finalist

finalist in the 2017 Young New Zealand of the Year Awards.

When it comes to giving advice to anyone planning to start up a new business, Mark says the main thing is to persevere despite the hardships.

“Don’t give up and get a paid professional business coach. If you’re a top athlete, you have a coach, so when you injure yourself or lose badly you get back up and keep going until you’re successful. It’s the same with business.

“My last bit of advice is work hard, play hard.

You’ve got to sacrifice a lot, but make sure you have plenty of fun on the way.” AT

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Anniversaries | Master Painters New Zealand

A century of adding value to investments Master Painters New Zealand Association was very proud to be celebrating 100 years as a national body, with a black tie gala celebration at the Langham Hotel in Auckland earlier in the year.

The oldest regional group in the Association (Canterbury) has been operating for over 125 years and it was from this group that the drive to form a national body came.

When you consider what was occurring in New Zealand and the world in the 1916/17 period, it is a truly remarkable achievement that it all came together at that time.

If you take time to reflect just how difficult travel to various parts of the country was at that time, the serious commitment that was required to get the national organisation up and running was truly impressive

Adding value to your investments Whether it’s your own home or the step you have taken with investment properties, a well executed painting and decorating job is one of the simplest ways of enhancing your investment.

Master Painters New Zealand (MPA) shares your passion for beautifully presented properties, and offers some tips to help you get the results you are entitled to.

Quotes If you have a contractor that you can trust and rely on, then the MPA recommend keeping that invaluable relationship, especially as good

contractors are harder and harder to get these days. Otherwise, it is a good idea to get more than one quote: three quotes will often be plenty, but use your common sense.

Make sure the quote is in writing and matches the work you requested; it is surprising how often work is engaged without good paperwork.

Any variations or alternate instructions you give should also be in writing. Compare the scope of work and the materials being used carefully.

Differences in these can often be a reason why quotes vary. For example: how many coats is each painter proposing? Are premium line products being used?

Does your contractor offer a warranty?

If so, how is this backed up? If a member of the MPA, they should discuss the optional Master Painters Guarantee with you.

Master Painters members offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee available for all new and rework on residential dwellings, available for exterior and interior projects. It can be provided on rental properties, units or the family home. The guarantee works like an extended warranty and covers the homeowner for up to $50,000 inc GST if, for any reason, the member company has ceased trading in relation to workmanship matters.

Insurance Always ask what insurance the painter has. A good start is to ask about public liability insurance.

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Paint & colours Don’t skimp. Paint is not only about colour – it’s about protection.

the Master Painters Association office - they can provide you a list of registered painters in your area.

All things being equal, high quality paint lasts longer. Don’t cut corners by choosing an inferior product, as it is false economy. Make sure your painter specifies the exact materials they are using. Call the paint company and ask them if the paint is premium quality.

Remember if the price is too good to be true, then it probably is There is lots of free information available for you to assess various painting and decorating issues on the MPA website. Simply go to www.masterpainters.co.nz and click on the Factsheets tab. AT

Generally speaking, this insurance is taken out to cover related party damages as a result of the contracted work. It is a condition of MPA membership that your contractor has this.

Choosing a painter The MPA is committed to the highest standards for its members, and recommends that you choose a painter who is a member – a Registered Master Painter.

Always speak to your own insurers and let them know what you plan, before work starts.

When looking for a painter, the MPA considers that your first point of call should always be

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Master painters of the year Master Painter of the Year 2017 – that’s an extremely prestigious award to win. It’s one that John Bisset and his team of dedicated painters and decorators set themselves as a priority to achieve.

“We had no doubt that we could reach this goal. Over the past seven years we’ve won awards in various categories of the NZ Master Painters Association’s annual competition – such as for decorative specialty paint finishes and for wallpapering, John says.

“To win the overall title is a great accolade for the professionalism of our company, for the high quality of our workmanship and for our meticulous attention to detail. We are incredibly proud of this national recognition from our peers in the trade.”

The award is based on an evaluation of a company’s work history and on its operation across a range of detailed criteria. The judges noted that the work of John Bisset Ltd was ‘outstandingly good’.

“The award reflects a consistent effort on behalf of my entire crew. They are an amazing team who take huge pride in their work and who seek for perfection at every level.

“To win the overall title is a great accolade for the professionalism of our company, for the high quality of our workmanship and for our meticulous attention to detail. We are incredibly proud of this national recognition from our peers in the trade.”

- John Bisset

“What they and I enjoy more than anything are jobs that demand the highest standard of quality and finish.”

John Bisset Ltd is now one of Auckland’s larger painting and decorating companies. It has grown substantially since 1985 when John Bisset moved to Auckland from Timaru.

“I had met and married an Auckland girl and at that time, pre the 1987 stock market crash, there was a building boom in Auckland offering lots of action for a new painting company.

“Over those first couple of years we gained a good foothold in the industry through our emphasis on quality, service and client satisfaction.”

John Bisset carries out a broad range of activities under the painting and decorating umbrella – everything from residential and commercial projects, industrial coatings, roof painting, wall papering, water blasting, gib stopping and specialist applications.

“Top end results are always our aim and we couldn’t achieve this level without top quality products from our suppliers.

“We are immensely grateful for the support from paint companies such as Dulux, Resene, Valspar, Gecko Paints (Perfect Match Paints) and Porter’s Paints, as well as to the wallpaper wholesalers who supply us with such beautiful materials to work with.”

John Bisset has a team of some 20 tradespeople working for his company.

“We have a mix of experienced painters and young trainees. Quite a few of my crew have been with me for many years; others are just starting out though it is not all that easy to encourage young people to enter this trade.”

John himself still loves to be on the tools when he can – “for the sake of training and team morale” – though he adds that “when you are the captain of the ship you can’t leave the bridge too much”. AT

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House of the Year Awards

House of the Year Awards | Eden Masonry Homes

The search for our finest homes Judges have started their journey up and down the country seeking New Zealand’s top quality builds in this year’s Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year competition.

Awards a reflection of dedication to perfection

This year’s competition has some exciting new additions, with judges assessing builds within three new categories that reflect the changing building and construction sector – two for volume and group House builders, and one for multi units, such as apartments.

Key dates • Tuesday 24 October 2017 – entries close • December 2017 – March 2018 (not including Christmas period) – Judges site visits. Entrants will be advised well in advance of the date and time of their site visit.

• Friday 18 May 2018 - Gala Awards event at Sky City.

Waiheke Island wonder This Waiheke Island home built by Pitch Construction took out four major awards, including the Auckland Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme House of the Year, a Gold Award and category win for the New Home over $2 million Award.

The elegant three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence contains two single-storey dwelling spaces linked – but also separated – by a beautifully designed courtyard and pool area with outdoor fire.

For more information about the wonderful home built by Pitch Construction, turn to page 78.

Information and imaged provided courtesy of Registered Master Builders. For more information about the competition, visit www.houseoftheyear.co.nz. AT

Winning gold medals in the 2017 House of the Year Awards topped off a successful year for Eden Masonry Homes, says managing director Rob Dines.

Its clever design, single-level layout makes maximum use of its 252sqm size, with a stunning art gallery entryway, formal living area, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study/extra bedroom.

The building company took away the Gold Award and Gold Reserve in the Auckland/ Northland new home $1-2 million, and the new home $700,000 to $1 million categories.

A single-level home in Karaka’s Habourside Estate took the Gold Award and Gold Reserve Award for Eden Masonry Homes.

Rob says the awards reflect the hard work and dedication of all the team at Eden Masonry Homes, and demonstrate the high level of workmanship they bring to every job.

The company took gold in the $700,000 to $1 million category with a home that captured the style and elegance of Italy. With textured white walls, clay roofing tiles, painted shutters and stunning landscaping, this home flaunts its good looks in every direction.

The vaulted ceiling and high windows of the open plan kitchen/family/dining area give a sense of generous proportions and space.

This area flows naturally into the sheltered courtyard, which further captures the Mediterranean style, with a covered loggia, water feature and spa pool.

The owners traded in their high maintenance, two-storey home for a residence that is perfectly suited to their current and future lifestyle, and Rob says they are besotted with their new home.

Located on a 930sqm waterfront section, the 350sqm design allowed ample room for a grand entrance and separate outdoor living.

A large motor court leads to generous threecar garaging. Guest access is via a formal gate house, and a secluded garden court, with water The authentic façade belies the modern luxuries feature and lush plantings, completes the entry. and comforts inside. The home features all the The heavy timber front door opens to a spacious space and quality expected of a new build. foyer, which flows into the heart of the home.

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House of the Year Awards | Eden Masonry Homes “Our focus is on attention to detail in every aspect of our relationship with our clients, from the initial design consultation through to the construction, interiors, outdoor living and landscaping.”

- Rob Dines

Turning right, through French doors, the home owners and visitors are treated to spectacular water views.

The house is cleverly designed to provide a visual connection to the vista from the kitchen, dining, family and formal living rooms, as well as the master suite and waterfront summer room. Extensive glazing ensures light-filled interior spaces.

Rob says while these homes showcase Eden Masonry Homes’ high level of workmanship, they are not unique. They bring that level of quality to every home they undertake.

He says the company has built up a strong reputation as a high-end architectural building company.

“We are renowned for building beautiful, design inspired, luxury masonry homes.

“Our focus is on attention to detail in every aspect of our relationship with our clients, from the initial design consultation through to the construction, interiors, outdoor living and landscaping.”

As designers and builders of luxury homes, Eden Masonry Homes only works with quality materials and fittings, so the clients and the team can be proud of the home.

Rob says at Eden Masonry Homes they don’t just build these solid homes for the client, but for future generations.

“We believe that having your own home designed and built to complement your lifestyle, a home that will last, improve with age and that is different from today’s market repetitiveness, is one of life’s most rewarding and satisfying experiences.” AT

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House of the Year Awards | Paragon Developments

A sleek and sophisticated makeover A stylish renovation by Paragon Developments has won two Gold Awards in this year’s House of the Year competition.

“A true transformation has taken place just north of Auckland,” said the judges.

“There’s no sign of the original brick and iron, Queenslander-style construction here – just sleek, sophisticated, country-inspired luxury.”

The home won a Gold Reserve Award and a Gold Award in the category for renovation over $1 million in the Auckland/Northland region.

“This cleverly modernised home offers superb flow to a suite of alfresco living options, which blur the line between inside and out.

“The feature outdoor room employs a pillarless glazed system for uninterrupted views and a gas fireplace for warmth and ambience. The main living areas flow to both covered and uncovered decks via stacker slider systems.”

After the stunning transformation by Paragon Developments. The company won two gold awards in the $1 million renovation category of the 2017 House of the Year Competition

It was a big project for Paragon Developments, says owner Clinton Masden, and took 14 months to complete.

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The firm specialises in high-end quality new builds as well as residential renovations, and follows a motto of “get it right, right from the start”.

In business since 2011, the firm of three works throughout the north and northwest region of Auckland, providing the complete package for its clients.

“We work alongside the architect and designer.

We can send them to the right people according

to what they have in mind, and we provide the entire package right from the concept to the finished product,” Clinton says.

Good communication is always important in any building project and the builders at Paragon Developments listen closely to what the client wants.

“Listening to the client, listening to what they really want at the start - that is the secret to successful building,” he says.

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House of the Year Awards | Paragon Developments Paragon Developments offers: • High-end quality new builds • Residential renovations • Master Builders • Licensed Building Practitioners.

“We ask them what they want to get out of it.

It involves listening to their brief, sitting down and asking them. Is this what you really want?

Right from the start - and that’s our motto we follow: Right from the start.

“That is what sets us apart - we stand by our work and we are there to support them.”

That ability to listen was very important with the Gold Award winning renovation, which was a huge transformation and required a lot of detailed planning right from the start.

“We work alongside the client, and pay attention to every detail, always checking that this is what they want.”

“Listening to the client, listening to what they really want at the start, that is the secret to successful building.”

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“Attached to the main dwelling by a covered veranda, the two-level coach house has been finished to the highest standard of residential construction, in line with the rest of this stunning renovation.”

“We are there to help the client.”

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The award-winning home has many features that set it apart. These include an entertainer’s kitchen at the heart of the home, “designed for elegant, indulgent gatherings and everyday ease.

This space excels in detail, materials and design with two fully equipped cooking areas.”

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House of the Year Awards | Pitch Construction

The art of award-winning building It takes a unique and hard-earned set of skills to create the type of sophisticated builds that Pitch Construction is renowned for.

A major winner in this year’s Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards for a beautiful property built on Waiheke Island, the business - while still in its relative infancy - is already enjoying considerable success thanks to a rock-solid foundation of ingenuity, innovation and imagination.

An architectural specialist in bungalows, villas and new builds in the $400,000 to $8 million range, Pitch Construction’s inception was pioneered by owner Andrew Price whose vision, leadership and finely tuned expertise have created an award-winning enterprise.

Such is the volume of work Pitch Construction undertakes each year, one could be forgiven for thinking there is a generic formula involved with each build so the team can keep up with the workload.

“I started out working in the Coromandel on high-end houses before moving to London for 10 years to work on big commercial and residential projects.

“After this I moved back home to work in Auckland and set up the business from there.

We are a family-based company with a great team including 23 chippies and joiners who are integrally involved in our efforts.”

Not so. Every project is bespoke and approached with the same level of intellectual curiousity and creativity.

This is an ambitious team that willingly leans into a challenge, and hard work is a philosophy running vigorously through the veins of the business, extending to its loyal subcontractors.

“We have a dedicated site manager on every job who oversees the project and I am there as a buffer. You need a village, not just one builder, to complete an amazing project. We also thrive in our joint venture approaches involving interior designers and architects.”

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“We have young and energetic team members who are very hard on themselves when it comes to achieving excellent standards with all of their work. I feel fortunate to lead a really nice team environment and to work alongside an amazing team of sub-contractors.”

While Andrew is less at the building coalface these days, concentrating his efforts and time into client support, programming and project management, he has built a refreshing and rewarding business model that also enables his team to thrive and develop different skills.

“My wife - the captain of our ship - looks after the finances, and each of our team has an important role to play in our everyday operation.

Everyone has their strengths of course and we work to ensure our guys can play to them,

but we also ensure everyone gets a taste of the different jobs involved.

“Job satisfaction is so important and I have never managed this business in a way where what I say goes. We have fostered a democracy where staff have a say, and the team is encouraged to actively hunt out solutions to challenges and make its own decisions to move forward.

“We have a dedicated site manager on every job who oversees the project and I am there as a buffer. You need a village, not just one builder, to complete an amazing project. We also thrive in our joint venture approaches involving interior designers and architects.”

Clients directly benefit from Andrew’s approach to empowering all of his staff. It’s a model that clearly resonates and a stunning portfolio of

“Building properties based on Waiheke Island is very different to the mainland as you have to have selfcontained services. Wet set up the water, irrigation, septic systems and heavy power loading.”

- Andrew Price

work reflects a first-class reputation in a very competitive market.

“We have an amazing group of very discerning clients. We stay low key on what we do - we don’t sing our own praises - but we are very focused on remaining hot on design and staying on top of this.”

Pitch Construction’s ‘hot designs’ are, quite simply, breathtaking, and its recent set of wins at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards speaks to this fact.

The business scooped four regional awards for a Waiheke Island masterpiece - Auckland Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme House of the Year, a Gold Award and category win for the New Home over $2 million Award, and the Outdoor Living Award.

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House of the Year Awards | Pitch Construction “We were working with a narrow, thin site on a cliff face and spent three months on the earthworks forming and sculpting the land and undertaking the piling before we could start building the house."

- Andrew Price

Designed by Architex and Macintosh Harris Design, this extraordinary build came with a unique set of challenges that Price and his team absolutely relished.

so it required a lot of programming trade coordination with the project’s strategic partners and we had to work our way backwards from the font of the site.”

“We were working with a narrow, thin site on a cliff face and spent three months on the earthworks forming and sculpting the land and undertaking the piling before we could start building the house.

An impressive yet rather complex design configuration put the team’s lateral thinking to the test.

“Building properties based on Waiheke Island is very different to the mainland as you have to have self-contained services. Wet set up the water, irrigation, septic systems and heavy power loading.

“There were a lot of services that you need to hide as no one wants to see the ugly bits. Due to the site, we couldn’t have a crane in operation,

“It is a three-bedroom house almost broken in half. You have a one-bedroom penthouse on the waterfront that offers incredible views, and then an outdoor living space with an open fire, outdoor dining and lounge areas, BBQ and swimming pool that separates the guest pavilion from the main living pavilion - a self-contained building towards the back of the site, which is made up of two bedrooms that can sleep four people.”

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House of the Year Awards | Pitch Construction Coastal, rustic, with a Kiwi twist, the impressive build boasts all of the bells and whistles of contemporary living, but equally none of the detail is overdone or ostentatious.

“There is a beautiful mixture of products and clean lines - it flows seamlessly. At night, it turns into a completely different home to how it presents in the daytime.

“The seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living morph together, presented with a variety of materials and colour. This provides a superb backdrop to the finishing touches by a very discerning owner...With attention to detail in every area of the home, it was quite simply faultless, and a deserving winner.”

For further information about the stunning work of Pitch Construction and the wide-ranging “The cedar-clad property has three levels of expertise offered by its dedicated team, contact beautiful lighting which create a beautiful aesthetic owner Andrew Price at andrew@pitchltd.co.nz, at night. It is the type of place where people or phone 021 030 8071. AT staying there discover a new detail each time.”

The House of the Year judges rightfully described the property as a work of art. Of their decision to crown it a Supreme regional award winner, they said: “With outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional finishing, this cliff top home – built on a very difficult and narrow site – is a place to relax and enjoy.

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House of the Year Awards | McNaught Construction

First time entrant comes up gold A jaw-dropping transformation of a 1980s Auckland home has won McNaught Construction a Gold Award in the 2017 Master Builders House of the Year competition.

John and Garry McNaught and their crew are thrilled to have won a gold in the very first time they have entered the competition.

“The transformation from 1980s ‘chilly bin’ with parapet roof to streamlined cedar masterpiece is absolutely jaw dropping.

Inside, you’ll find a mix of open, airy spaces “We are highly skilled craftsmen, and this award and intimate individual retreats arranged over which is for excellence in craftsmanship proves two levels and 300sqm. Four bedrooms, that we are good at what we do,” says John, who four bathrooms and two living areas deliver co-owns the company with his father, Garry. exceptional warmth and total comfort.

“This is actually the first time we have entered, so “Emphasis has been put on detail and one out of one is a pretty good result. It reflects craftsmanship with the chosen materials and a the attention to detail and high craftsmanship that light, warm palette tying inside and out together. we bring to every job we undertake.”

A continuation of the cedar cladding can be found The Milford renovation won a Gold Award for internally. Wooden wall linings add a natural craftsmanship in the Over $1 million category, warmth and all other surfaces have been fully and revived a tired 1980s layout. refurbished. Improved alfresco living is befitting of the beachside location. Absolute bliss.”

“The home’s potential was buried behind tired cladding and a disorderly layout. The much McNaught Construction is a firm that will tackle improved residence boasts a superb openall jobs - building new residences, carrying out plan living domain which flows effortlessly to renovations, minor or major, and transformations luxurious outdoor living via an entire wall of of villas and recladding - throughout central and glass,” the judges said. north Auckland and wider areas.

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“We do plenty of high end work, but we also work on many smaller jobs such as renovations and extensions as well. We never say no to a challenge,” John says.

The company recently passed its fifth anniversary since John and his dad combined resources.

With a crew of 10 to 15 builders at any time, the medium-sized company has a wide range of expertise and so is able to tackle any building project. All projects will always have qualified builders on site, backed up by labourers.

The company receives many referrals from architects to work on highly complex projects, reflecting the expertise of the staff.

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House of the Year Awards | Jennian Homes - Franklin

Award confirms company’s commitment to quality Vincent and Michelle Costello own and operate the Jennian Homes franchise in Franklin.

Vincent has been in the building industry since 1989, right from when he completed his apprenticeship. Backed by those years of experience the Costellos thought the time was right three years ago to take on the franchise.

“Jennian Home's philosophy fits perfectly with our values and morals and with what we believe is important in the residential building industry.

That’s a focus on quality and a focus on the client,” says Michelle Costello.

The house is clad with the Rockcote system painted in Resene Double Truffle and has a striking schist facade on its chimney. “The judging panel noted that it is a very welcoming family home with an open, airy feeling. It also sits extremely well on its site.

“That was something that we had to take into account when we were building, because the site dropped away at the rear and required a modification to the foundations.”

Having won their first award there will be little holding Vincent and Michelle back from entering next year’s awards. “It means we can demonstrate just how good group houses can be and that clients can still achieve a living space that reflects their individual needs and personality.” AT

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For the first time since taking on the franchise, the Costellos entered the 2017 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards.

“It was a bit of a whim really to put in an entry, so we were absolutely delighted to be recognised with a Silver Award in the Group Homes $450,000 – $700,000 category. We built the house the way we always build houses and the award has therefore given us great confidence in the quality of our workmanship.”

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The award was for a four-bedroom 231sqm home in Pokeno based on Jennian Homes’ Fifeshire plan that the clients had modified somewhat to suit their personal requirements.

“That’s the beauty of Jennian Homes’ approach.

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The design of the house is contemporary inside and out, featuring a separate formal lounge with raking ceilings and a fireplace and with 2.7 metre ceilings in the family living areas, as well as trendy stacking ranch sliders to outside.

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House of the Year Awards | Broswick Builders

Grey Lynn cottage renovation full of surprises A work of art is how the judges at the 2017 House of the Year Awards described the Grey Lynn cottage renovated by Broswick Builders.

The Auckland building company was awarded the Auckland Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme Renovation of the Year, a Gold Award, and category win for the Renovation Award over $1 million.

They were also awarded the Craftsmanship Award and the Sustainable Home Award.

Broswick Builders took a cold, dark, damp villa close to the street ... built on a difficult and narrow site, and transformed it to meet the needs of a growing family.

The judges were enthusiastic in the praise for the resulting renovation. “With attention to detail in every area of the home, it was quite simply faultless, and a deserving winner,” they said.

“Both old and new blend in an interesting way, making the home full of surprises.”

They said the renovation demonstrated outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional finishing. “The seamless connection between

indoor and outdoor living morph together, presented with a variety of materials and colour.

This provides a superb backdrop to the finishing touches by a very discerning owner.”

Working with Matz Architects, Broswick Builders extended the home and added a three-level cedar extension to the east, so the home now has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living spaces.

Todd Wickenden, managing director of Broswick Builders, explains that by dropping the basement level, the overall bulk of the extension was reduced, forming a friendly relationship between old and new.

The master bedroom and living areas capture wonderful views of the city skyline. Adjustable black louvers to the exterior create scale, allow internal privacy when required and reduce overheating in the warmer months.

Deliberate contrasts in materials and finishes were used to bring together modern and historic elements. It was this combination that particularly impressed the judges.

“Exquisite detailing both inside and out, a mix of quality materials, along with exposing some of the structure internally, clearly shows everything has been thought through and executed perfectly,” the judges said.

Todd says the awards reflect the dedication, hard work and high level of skills of all the team at Broswick Builders.

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“With attention to detail in every area of the home, it was quite simply faultless, and a deserving winner.

Both old and new blend in an interesting way, making the home full of surprises.”

– House of the Year judges on the award-winning Grey Lynn cottage renovated by Broswick Builders

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Todd says the team enjoy these challenges and its part of what makes working on old houses so interesting.

Along with creating masterful renovations, Broswick Builders also builds new homes throughout the Auckland area. Todd says with every project, they begin with forming an excellent working relationship with the client to ensure that the project runs smoothly with the best final result possible.

He says while the gold awards are an honour, the team brings the same level of workmanship to every job they undertake.

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House of the Year Awards | The House Company

Four golds, one silver, and national finalists The mission of The House Company is to make the process of building a home as easy, exciting and stress-free as possible for their clients.

The emphasis of this family owned and operated company which has been in business for over 25 years is on the quality of its designs and construction, and that is primarily why people choose to build with them.

This Millwater home was awarded a gold award in the Nulook New Home $700 - $1million category

By working with a range of different draftsmen and architects, The House Company creates custom designs to suit clients’ personalities, lifestyle, site and budget, and their homes consistently win awards.

The 2017 Master Builders House of the Year Awards were no exception. The House Company won no fewer than five awards – four golds and one silver.

“The House of the Year Awards are a great gauge to ensure we are providing the highest quality to our clients at all times, not only in our construction details, but our service as well,” says marketing and development manager Olivia Afeaki.

“Our team is passionate about the industry and the awards bring us together for the opportunity to appreciate others’ craftsmanship.”

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In the Nulook New Home $700 - $1million category, the judging panel commented on the way The House Company achieved a visual point of difference in design from the neighbouring properties, by way of an innovative, long, fulllength double sliding window on the second level of the home.

A Gold Award resulted for this Millwater house and there was another in the same category – this time for a house close to the Omaha beachfront.

In all these designs The House Company strove to stylishy overcome environmental conditions through the appropriate choice of materials.

Small but perfectly formed is the Whangaparaoa bach that won a Gold Award in the Placemakers New Home $450,000 - $550,000 category, as well as being nominated for the National House of the Year Awards. It fulfills the clients’ vision for simplicity, a lack of clutter and intimate, friendly spaces.

It was The House Company’s Show Home in Millwater that won Silver in the GIB Show Home category. The house has modern lines, monopitch rooftops and a striking colour palette, all setting this weatherboard home apart from those nearby.

If these awards demonstrate one thing in particular it is the versatility of The House Company.

“Our clients receive the benefits of a volume build company and cost effective construction methods, while still having an individual design.

“Clients deal with an expert in each area at each stage of our process, beginning on site with our general manager. This is our real point of difference.” AT The House Company 59 – 63 Forge Road Silverdale Auckland 0800 600 620 info@thehouseco.co.nz www.thehouseco.co.nz

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