Auckland Today Magazine Issue 131 by Academy Group

THE MEASURE

OF SUCCESS TRUSTING YOUR DATA

Why measuring what you do makes such a difference

Entrepreneur, social scientist and philanthropist, Sir Ray Avery

CRUCIAL MONEY MISTAKES TO AVOID

WHERE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING US Three tech trends emerging in 2018

TRAITS ALL GOOD LEADERS HAVE

THREE TIPS TO COMBAT THE WINTER BLUES

GEARING UP FOR NEW SALES

IS REFUSING TO HIRE A SMOKER DISCRIMINATORY?

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Issue #131, 2018

Contents MAGAZINES TODAY OVERVIEW Academy Group has grown to be one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned publishing houses, with carefully targeted publications offering in-depth analysis of current issues, exciting profiles, interesting people, and details of the latest projects and products making news.

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Management

In business

Pages 6-8

Pages 9-18

Pages 20-64

6: Gearing up for new sales Kevin Vincent outlines how to add value to sales

9: Smart money

20: Sport & Recreation

6: Meeting your obligations as an employer John Shingleton on how to ensure you, as an employer, make the grade

10: Employee engagement strategies

27: Lamborghini Urus

6: Money laundering changes on the way Iain Dunstan outlines the changes you need to make ahead of new legislation coming into force 7: Getting on the front foot Craig Hudson on how to set yourself up for the new financial year 7: Biting off more than you can chew Michelle Hider talks about the best time to launch a marketing campaign 7: Money for Nothing Debra Buckley on the value of contributing, being valued and connected

ART DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION Louise Keates Angela Barltrop Laura McLoed Lyn Wright

Viewpoints

GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS NATIONAL SALES & DEVELOPMENT

Alan Ashworth Angelique Pretorius John Magtoto Maxine Stewart

8: Trusting your data Martz Witty on why measuring what you do makes such a difference 8: Seeing the light Jane Cowan-Harris discusses the importance of how you use light, both in and outside of your workplace 8: Events diary Find out what’s on near you

Seven crucial money mistakes to avoid

Three quick tips to combat the winter blues

10: Ten traits all good leaders have

30: Northland

Characteristics notable leaders of the past and present all share

11: Why exporting matters

The economic benefits of opening offshore markets

12: Where technology is taking us

Three tech trends emerging in 2018

13: Cases that broke the bank

Real life scenarios that ended with companies facing hefty fines

14: Is refusing to hire a smoker discriminatory?

Although refusing to hire a smoker may not be considered fair or reasonable, it is not unlawful

15: Lifestyles

Items to fill your life with style

A-Line Construction, Mangawhai Landscape Supplies, and Northland Cleaning Supplies

35: Goods & Services

Bremich Cabinetmakers’ creations that are a cut above

38: Focus

Brink’s Chicken, Ardmore Nurseries, Hiremax, Entire Electrical Solutions, Window Wise Blinds, Kitchen Studio, and the Swanson Memorial RSA

46: Property & Construction

Woods, Coresteel Buildings, Altherm West, Japan Homes, Landmark Homes West and Central Auckland, Mod Builders, Elite Kitchens & Cabinets, ZCAP, the Superhome Movement, NZ Timber Industry Federation, how to successfully deliver best practice, Steelgal, the new NZMA Trades Campus and Foundation One

Entrepreneur, social scientist and philanthropist Sir Ray Avery Cover image by Emma Bass.

Natalia Rietveld

FOR ALL ADVERTISING ENQUIRERS

PRODUCTION Carolynne Brown Sam Stuart

Lamborghini enters the lucrative SUV market in typical style

16: The measure of success

NEWSROOM

Lydia Truesdale

National ironman champion Braden Currie on doing the hard yards, going full throttle in jetsprint boat racing, and snow destinations that deliver

Sophie McGinn Kate Johnstone

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Management | Viewpoints

Kevin Vincent

John Shingleton

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

Owner of Waimak Law and Onlinelawyers www.onlinelawyers.nz

Iain Dunstan IncentiaPay CEO and acting Bartercard CEO for Australia and New Zealand www.bartercard.co.nz

Gearing up for new sales

Meeting your obligations as an employer

Money laundering changes on the way

The new sales year is on us. The targets and budget clocks are reset. We are at the starting blocks and it’s too late to turn back. Expectations are set and we must now perform.

Recently, our clients have been asking us to make sure they are compliant with minimum employment and immigration law standards.

CMS, SLA, NPS, you hear acronyms being regularly used in business but what do they actually mean?

With potential fines up to $100,000 and terms of imprisonment up to seven years, it is important to ensure that your business complies with minimum standards.

Well, here are two which you need to know about – AML and CFT. Your obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Act 2009 are changing and you need to know the impact.

I recall the famous quote by Henry Ford, “If you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you have always got”. We can take from this that if the expectations are higher, we must change our patterns of behaviour, change our attitudes, and change our methods to achieve those higher expectations. I suspect this new financial year’s trading will be significantly harder and only the best will be happy with their results. The proposed fuel cost increases are just one factor that will impact on us all.

While you may assume that your Limited Liability Company protects you from claims, there are a number of situations where the Ministry can fine directors (or company officers) personally for breaches of the legislation. Despite this, most of our clients still seem unsure of whether they comply with minimum standards and, if they’re not compliant, how they can comply.

We must look instead at adding significant and tangible value to our clients. We must have mindsets that serve our own companies and those we serve.

Given the increased focus on this by the Ministry, it is important that you seek advice tailored to your business to ensure that you discharge your obligations.

New thinking will be required, as well as new sales skills in listening, consultation, customer service, negotiation, value added selling, and strategy processes.

However, we have made some general suggestions below:

This year it will be more important than ever to arm our teams with and assist them to hone the skill sets to succeed. We must also be effective leaders demonstrating strong, innovative leadership, consistency, honesty, proactivity, support and encouragement, and good ethical behaviour.

1. Ensure that you keep adequate records. The legislation requires records of the hours your staff work, their holidays, their sick leave and their employment agreements. However, you should also keep an ‘employment file’ which includes copies of requests for leave variations to their employment agreement, medical certificates, and copies of ‘proof of eligibility to work’ such as passport or visa.

In respect of your product and service offering, it is timely to reconsider your USP (unique selling proposition). Do you have one? What is it?

2. Ensure that important dates, such as visa expiry and holiday/leave dates, are accurately recorded and updated as circumstances change.

Invest some time to rank yourself against your competition and understand the characteristics that your customers want and value. Identify where you rank well and where you need improvement.

3. Audit your payroll system to ensure that payments for holidays and public holidays are based on the mathematical formulas in the Holidays Act.

Your USP could come from any number of attributes including: price, quality, range of product or services, publications quality, website, ease of ordering, on-time delivery, reliability or most importantly, added value.

4. Review the hours your salaried staff are working to ensure that, once their gross salary is divided by the hours worked, they are being paid at least the minimum wage for each hour worked.

Can you save your client money by reducing their inventory, saving them employment costs, reducing their asset base, perhaps by using your capabilities or saving them time? Time after all is money. This is added value.

5. Review the rest and meal breaks that your staff are taking to ensure that the breaks are ‘reasonable’ and provide your staff with an opportunity to relax during their shift. Alternatively, ensure that adequate compensation is given to staff who do not take breaks.

There are many ways we can create a USP that will set us apart, set us up as the market leader and become suppliers of choice to our clients. I encourage you to reflect on this as you enter the year ahead.

6. Ensure staff that are on work visas are being paid their minimum entitlements and that their role remains the same as when they applied for their visa.

A prosperous year just doesn’t happen on its own. Winning at sales is a choice. We choose to win or lose and once you choose, you become the sales person you have decided to be. Your success depends on enjoying a positive market share, holding and gaining customers through adding value and having a strong USP, increased turnover, higher profits, expansion, and advancement.

7. Review your employment agreements and ensure that they are up-to-date and compliant. Particularly, examine your deduction from wages clauses and whether they are reasonable and compliant. 8. Get expert advice to ensure that you meet the requirements. Finally, if you are investigated you should seek immediate expert legal advice to mitigate any risks.

Changes are coming into effect in July 2018, so it’s imperative businesses get ahead of the game, as it’s estimated, it will more than quadruple the number of businesses in New Zealand required to contend with AML requirements. When the Act was introduced in 2013, it imposed a series of obligations on certain industries including banks, fund managers, financial advisers, debt collectors, safe deposit box vaults and numerous other entities. It was designed to ensure such businesses and financial instructions were able to detect and report potentially criminal origins or purposes of money. In just a couple of months, these legislative requirements are being extended to include the legal, real estate, sports betting, and high value goods industries (jewelry, precious metals, precious stones, watches, motor vehicles, boats, art, or antiques where cash payments of $15,000 or more are taken). With a shift now from just a warning to prosecution, businesses need to ensure their AML processes and structures are in place ahead of the legislation coming into force for their industry in July. In summary, each reporting entity will need to undertake a risk assessment of the potential for the business to be exposed to money laundering and financing of terrorism activities. An effective AML/CFT programme will need to be written, highlighting procedures to detect, deter, manage, and mitigate the possibility of money laundering taking place. A compliance officer will need to be appointed to administer and maintain your AML/CFT programme. This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of the AML/ CFT system, and something that shouldn’t be underestimated since the compliance officer will become personally liable for any breaches of the Act, the penalties for which can be up to $200,000 per breach. Customer due diligence processes will need to be in place to include customer identification and identity verification, along with reporting of any suspicious transactions or activity. An annual report will also need to be filed with your supervisor — the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the Financial Markets Authority or the Department of Internal Affairs — highlighting the business’ activities and measures that are in place. Don’t leave it until the last minute — a free eBook is available to download which covers everything you need to know: http:// content.bartercard.co.nz/anti-money-laundering-act-ebook.

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Management | Viewpoints

Craig Hudson

Michele Hider

Debra Buckley

Country manager at Xero New Zealand www.xero.com/nz

Director of Priority Communications www.prioritycomms.co.nz

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

Getting on the front foot

Biting off more than you can chew

Money for nothing

It’s a huge date on small and medium business' calendars across the country, but it feels like the financial year end passes just as quickly as it rolls around. Suddenly we find the financial year of 2017-2018 is in the past and we’re well and truly into the new financial year.

When is the best time to boost your company’s marketing and communications?

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With the chaos of March 31 behind you, it’s a good time to take stock of how your business is performing, what you could improve, and where you are heading. Having happy staff that perform well and are invested in the success of your business is absolutely vital. How is your staff morale? This is a great time to reward your team for their hard work over the previous financial year. Get the new financial year off to a good start with a team lunch or dinner, or perhaps a bonus if your finances allow. It’s also a good opportunity to share your new financial year strategy with your team. It’s important they are across your vision for the year, and what role each of them will play in achieving the business’ goals. You could also workshop what the year ahead looks like with your staff. Many of them will have experience in areas of the business that you may not be completely across, or simply have an alternative point of view that you hadn’t considered. This is an opportunity to get them involved in the planning process and make a real contribution to the business. As we ease into the new financial year, there are a couple of changes to legislation and new resources available that will impact businesses in different ways. If you have staff who earn the minimum wage, April 1 saw an increase to their hourly rate to $16.50. While it’s a win for these staff, your business may be feeling the pinch. Talk to your accountant or bookkeeper if you’re concerned about the effects of this raise on your bottom line. Stage two of the IRD’s Business Transformation Programme also came into effect in April. This included introducing the Accounting Income Method (AIM) for paying provisional tax and making it easier to file PAYE online. Talk to your accountant about what these changes mean for your business. The increase in the government contribution for parental leave to 22 weeks comes into effect on July 1, so be aware of any impacts on your staff or leave they wish to take. I’d recommend any new business owner takes a look at the resources on business.govt.nz. These resources can have a really positive impact on small business owners who often wear many different hats.

A) When you’re flat tack and looking to grow. B) When the work is flowing well and there is no real pressure. C) When your two best clients are shutting up shop, your three worst ones won’t pay their bills and your bank manager is getting the jitters. If you’re in the fortunate position of being an ‘A’ performer, a marketing campaign will help bring even more customers your way, but be careful that you aren’t trying to bite off more than you can chew. Do you have the staff and resources you need to supply even more customers, or would it be better to spend some time growing your team and infrastructure, so that you can reap all the benefits of even better marketing and communications? Some of the saddest business tales from the Canterbury earthquakes, for example, were about companies that were inundated with work, but didn’t have the resources to deliver. Rather than turn work away, they continued to accept it, losing their reputation and eventually all of that amazing potential. If you’re at ‘C’, a marketing campaign may be too late. There are plenty of stories of companies getting to the brink and recovering, but it could take months for a marketing campaign to deliver the results you need right now. Good marketing also takes money, something that will be in short supply. If, like any good business owner, you are planning at least three months ahead, and can see quieter times on the horizon, boost your marketing now. And make sure you get good advice, so that your money works for you and you connect with the customers you want to reach. ‘B’ is of course the best time to market — when you have money to spend and a little extra capacity to service new clients. In recent weeks, I have taken my own advice and been marketing to some new people in new places to help grow our business. Aside from attracting some wonderful new clients, it has opened our eyes to a world of new possibilities. The planning process alone for a marketing campaign is a useful exercise, as you take a fresh look at who you are, what you have to offer, who you are trying to attract to your business, and the pros and cons of various marketing communications tools. If you think it’s time to put more effort into marketing your business, I’d love to chat — and yes that was a little bit of unashamed marketing from me.

The unconditional income is being trialled as part of an experiment where the Finnish Government hopes that those who are unemployed will be encouraged to a find a little work, without the negative impact on their benefit. The true purpose of a universal wage isn’t to replace a benefit or encourage people into a job, but to provide people with a means of basic needs when there are much fewer jobs available. The purpose isn’t political, it is seen as something we must do in readiness for the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the lack of work that lies ahead of us. What’s that saying about idle hands doing the devil's work? While we may not be one step away from becoming hardened criminals, I do think we value ourselves more when we are given the opportunity to contribute. The precarious position of our labour market, inequality, the internet, and the rapid pace of change will be key factors in ‘what we do next’. Economic growth, the increase in skill in our labour force, and technology have all been seen as positive’s until the rise of AI. So, would you want money for nothing? With some of our wealthiest global leaders, such as Elon Musk, proponents of the universal basic income (UBI) and the rise in ‘working poor’ in New Zealand, could this be something we strive to achieve as artificial intelligence takes charge of our working day? A digital printer will be replaced with i-everything; a little machine that will be able to do everything for you and give you everything you need without moving from your chair or reaching into your bank account — the idea of money for nothing may well be part of the solution. Or will it? Does social security come solely from having money in the bank, or is it much bigger than that? We all know the answer, it comes from contributing, being valued, being connected and not from the confines of a welfare state. Yes, the world is evolving and the pace of change is faster than ever before, but I am not convinced we are ready for free money. The jobs we do in the future are unknown to us today and the way we connect tomorrow will be different than it is today, so my hopes and dreams are that while it will be different, there remains a way for us to contribute.

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

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Trusting your data

Seeing the light

Many years ago I did a lot of work on client projects with an engineer. Being exposed to every different discipline of engineering, as opposed to my own disciplines, was both frustrating and educational.

In a recent article on workplace wellness, I wrote about the importance your physical workplace environment, including lighting, plays in your everyday wellbeing.

One thing was definite though. The different viewpoint from this engineer created a wider awareness of both the issues facing the client and the possible solutions. I’ve carried this learning throughout my entire career and now profess there is no one answer, there is no one-size-fits-all. Changing how we attack challenges, can, by virtue of the mere process itself, achieve desired outcomes. Sadly, we don’t have the luxury of throwing countless bodies at helping survey alternatives for clients, so the “fix” has to be done by attaining appropriate, relevant and reliable data. Nothing is surer than the old saying that “A person with an opinion and no data is just another person with an opinion”. So where can we glean data from, to help in deliberating, when dealing with a business that is trying to get out of trouble, or just trying to do better? In this instance, history can be useful. Do you have your last five years’ worth of records in a format that makes it easy to glean trends? If you do, then you can overlay those numbers with where you wanted to be (budget-wise). Why were budgets exceeded or not achieved? Then, my favourite… benchmarking. Benchmarking is data that has been generalised across a number of like-businesses. When generalising results, some care must be taken, but benchmarking will highlight some key performance indicators, such as turnover, margin, occupancy costs, employee cost, profit, assets etc. This data can be gleaned from a variety of sources, but your financial advisor should have access to benchmarking data – go and ask them for some help.

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Lighting is something that you use as a matter of course when looking at your screen, but how you use it, both in and outside of your workplace, will have an impact on your health.

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A big challenge with modern office design is that it favours lots of natural light flooding through a building to help people feel they have more natural, rather than artificial, light. And most of us like to be able to look out a window when we are at work.

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Too much or too little light not only affects your eyesight, but also your posture. Too little will cause you to lean towards your monitor as you try to read what’s on the screen; too much will likely see you not only screwing up your eyes in an attempt to reduce the amount of light hitting your eyeballs, but also working in an awkward position to avoid that annoying glare shining in behind you.

Managing natural light Blinds are the most effective way to manage over-lighting and tinting is also helpful, but you must make sure that it is dense enough for your needs. If possible, orient desks to minimise glare, or the sun being behind your screen. Set yourself up at 90 degrees to the window to allow some management of both sun and glare.

So what’s the plan? Ideally, computer users need a light directly over where they are sitting, shining onto the screen, but not into it. Ceiling lights set directly beside windows are often not required as the natural light is sufficient, so if possible, make it so that these lights can be switched on and off independently from the rest to keep the light at a more comfortable level. If you’re unable to influence the lighting design or placement, desk lights are an option, either standalone desktop lamps, or those which can clamp onto your monitor will make a difference. Good lighting will affect your staff and your productivity, so rather than an afterthought, keep it front of mind when planning your office design. Remember to include some thoughts on building orientation, other buildings nearby which may affect your light, the position of inside lighting, and lighting control. Whether you are revamping your existing office, designing a new one, working from home or simply sitting where you always do, effective lighting matters, because you will work more productively and your body will be all the better for it.

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Management | Finance

Smart money

standing. And if you are not financially healthy, your business will no doubt be affected.

6. Unpaid invoices You’ve done the work, emailed the invoice to your client with the usual payment terms and it's now overdue. It's a common complaint for any small business, but it shouldn’t be left to get out of control. Unpaid invoices can stifle a businesses cash flow and bring operations to a grinding halt if large invoices continue to go unpaid.

Seven crucial money mistakes to avoid Every year, hundreds of start-up SMEs in New Zealand fail. There are a countless number of factors that contribute to a business venture’s demise, such as failure to understand the market, business plan problems, bad location, poor internet presence and marketing, and even expanding too fast. But perhaps the most lethal contributor to startup failure is an inability to manage business finances correctly. By avoiding these common financial management mistakes you can ensure your organisation doesn’t become another statistic.

2. Cash poor

4. Blurred lines

It is common knowledge that entrepreneurs need a substantial amount of money to invest in the set-up of their business.

Don’t mix your personal and business finances. As a business owner, it’s tempting to blur the lines between personal and business expenses, but it is important to keep these two entities completely separate.

But it is often months if not more than a year before new businesses start to generate a steady income let alone make a profit. And it is during this time, if the business doesn’t have enough cash reserves to carry it through, it can fail.

3. Crippled by credit Young businesses which haven’t secured sufficient operating cash for the initial set up are forced to turn to credit cards for the early stages of survival. However once a business is plastic dependent, it is extremely hard to get out of debt due to the high interest charges and annual fees credit cards carry.

1. Is the price right? Pricing your products or services correctly is tricky business. But it’s worth investing some considered thought and time into this process because it can make all the difference between sinking or swimming.

Once a cash strapped SME is in credit card debt it’s often only a short amount of time before it is forced to close its doors. Steer clear of getting into credit card debt at all costs by ensuring you have sufficient operating capital.

If your price is too high no one will buy; price too low and you lose out on revenue. Develop a strong pricing strategy by assessing what your competitors charge.

Maintaining a distinct separation makes it easier for accounting, budgeting and reconciling both sets of books. It is also vital to determining actual profits and losses and for evaluating the financial health of your small business. Plus it reduces your own personal liability and makes the business more credible.

5. Going unpaid In the early stages of operation, it is not uncommon for business owners to pay themselves a very small salary or even nothing at all. It may seem like a smart decision at the time to channel any and all profits back into the businesses, but sacrificing your own pay check could damage your personal financial good

Having a healthy cash-flow is paramount to your survival and success, so you have to learn how to tackle overdue invoices and ensure you get paid. Organise your accounts receivable system, printing your payment terms on the back of every invoice, and follow a clear process in collecting payments. Make sending prompt reminders part of your business.

7. Don’t diversify Look at successful companies you admire and chances are they started by offering just one or two things and so should you. Initially focus on what your business does best and do that one thing better than anyone else. The typical business school of thought is to diversify and offer a wide portfolio of products so when one product dies another one will hopefully flourish. But diversifying prematurely can cripple a business. The problem with selling too many things, especially for a young company, is that it is a massive financial investment that may not pay off because you end up watering down everything you do to the point of mediocrity and they all eventually fail.

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“We are finding that word is spreading among chefs in Auckland, as they serve our venison to customers, who in turn are looking to find venison on menus. Word of mouth is how the restaurant business works, and it is definitely having an impact on the demand we are seeing for the Pāmu venison,” Kate says. Pāmu chief executive Steven Carden says it was gratifying to see Pāmu’s venison product gaining real traction in the local market place. “At Pāmu we are all about ensuring the quality of our products and farming in way that enhances the taste of what we sell. With our venison, we have been working on farm to ensure that what ends up on the plate is of the highest quality, and is available when the chefs want it. Working with companies like Duncan Venison and Carve, who share our desire to see only the best quality meat across restaurants in New Zealand, is critical to our success,” Steven says. Pāmu venison is also on menus throughout the USA in partnership with Duncan Venison.

The United States is another market seeing sustained growth, and Pāmu welcomed some key customers from the USA onto their farms in March, to give them a true experience of where their product is grown. “Critical to our success internationally is forming partnerships with companies that share our focus on provenance and quality. A key part of our business model is hosting our customers in NZ so they can see first-hand how we farm, and why we achieve the quality of product that we do,” Steven says. Just recently US venison distributor Broadleaf, run by expat New Zealander Mark Mitchell, hosted eight Broadleaf customers in New Zealand. These companies are helping grow the sales of Pāmu venison in the US, which has replaced Germany as New Zealand’s biggest market for venison. Pāmu Farms of New Zealand 15 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 Ph 04 381 4050 www.pamu.co.nz

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Management | Leadership

Employee engagement strategies Three quick tips to combat the winter blues

By Lydia Truesdale

Paul Kelly of Paul Kelly Motor Company made national headlines when he announced he was taking staff on an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. Get creative in giving your employees a reason to enjoy themselves this winter and remember why, outside the paradigms of their role, they like working for you and your company, whilst simultaneously boosting morale and activity. 1. Get moving with a step challenge A body at rest stays at rest, or so they say. If they are right, lack of employee movement throughout the day could result in lack of employee productivity.

and Show Week, festive holidays and other special occasions, give employees something to look forward to. Better yet, involve food – because nothing brings people together quite like food. The options here are endless: hold ‘Pizza Friday’ on the last Friday of every month, giving employees the opportunity to socialise, relax and feel valued over a free lunch; get a local coffee vendor on board and shout or discount barista drinks once a month; designate one day a month for a pot luck morning tea, or for afterwork drinks, the list goes on. 3. Host fun team bonding exercises, games and tournaments An hour or an afternoon spent on an officewide challenge may save you tens to hundreds of hours in productivity loss through poor employee engagement and motivation.

A 2015 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that adults are 18 percent more likely to sit for long periods of time And who doesn’t love getting involved in games in winter as compared with summer. and competitions? All that sitting can drain energy, leaving Host a fantasy league sports competition; run employees feeling mentally and a mid-winter secret Santa-style event where physically sluggish. employees can spread positive cheer through Encourage hourly movement, even if it’s just to friendly notes and gifts; organise a company bake-off to encourage excitement, comradery stretch, stand up, walk to the water cooler or and a healthy competitive environment; or gather around the building, by finding a way to have employees into inter- or intra-department groups employees accurately record their steps, and reward those who not only participate but excel and host regular in-house air music battles, pop quizzes, even collaboration and problem solving in the challenge. activities like Jenga and scavenger hunts. 2. Acknowledge employees’ efforts with If you’re stuck for inspiration, you can find a ‘special days’ varied reference list of employee engagement Designated special days such as bring your child or pet to work, or dressing up for NZ Cup

10 traits all good leaders have

activities here: https://www.wrike.com/blog/ ultimate-guide-team-building-activities/.

There’s no easy answer for how to be a good leader. Different approaches work for different individuals, but if we look at some of the notable leaders of the past and present there is, unsurprisingly, distinct characteristics they all share. 1. Courage

endlessly pursue dead ends, but rather they try different approaches until they achieve what they Aristotle spoke of courage as the first virtue. Many speak of it as the backbone of leadership. set out to. Where others would be understood or Leaders need to be decisive yet inclusive, even forgiven for backing out, good leaders keep innovative yet reasoned, selfless yet confident – at it. all of which takes courage. 7. Empowerment 2. Curiosity A leader must trust in their team’s capabilities. Curiosity is not only a prelude to foresight, but also identifies threats and opportunity and seeks Empowerment is a less authoritarian style of leadership than delegation; it still encompasses out areas for improvement. assigning who to what role, but then it’s about A good leader takes an active interest in the trusting employees to perform their tasks. Team world around them. They have an appetite for morale is heightened when individuals feel knowledge and are always asking questions, depended upon for their unique responsibilities. always learning, always experiencing, and as such are always expanding their awareness. 8. Passion 3. Confident body language Passion reveals itself in various forms, but the Communication expert Lisa Marshall notes that common denominator in every case is inexorable leaders aren’t always the most intelligent or commitment. True passion requires honestly strongest people in a group, rather those whose committing to something about which you feel body language and charisma draws people in deeply, and staying committed through difficult and have the ability to hold the attention of an circumstances. entire room. 4. Humility

9. Strong work ethic

Humility encompasses so much more than altruism; it’s about having integrity, being accountable, honest, admitting when you’re wrong, and above all, making those around you feel valued.

A good leader is a hard working leader who organises their time so as no second is wasted. They achieve higher productivity than the average worker — meeting benchmarks before anticipated, and ticking off goals at an accelerated rate. A leader’s work ethic also sets the benchmark for others.

A good leader understands that by practising humility themselves, others will be more willing to go beyond the call of duty knowing their efforts will be recognised and appreciated. 5. Decisiveness

10. A sense of humour It’s all very well to be serious about what you do, but a good leader recognises the need for humour, both inside the workplace and out.

Good leaders possess the power to block out background noise and “interpret situations with rational and emotional intelligence” says author, Many people find comfort in humour and by speaker and CEO Bill Treasurer. appropriately using humour, a leader becomes 6. Persistence more relatable, staff are more inclined to open up, and any potential problems are likely detected A good leader is unremitting. That’s not to say they try the same thing over and again or in advance.

The six rules of leadership Leadership is a word we hear often, but we don’t really stop to think about what it is and why it is so important.

The fact is that leadership is the single most sought after trait in the business world today.

got there through understanding the intricacies of leadership.

Leadership and learning are interlinked – you can’t have one without the other.

Leadership involves the guidance of the conduct of others and leaders need to be more effective than others in conveying meanings and intentions, and in receiving them.

Jack Welch of GE had six rules for leaders and here they are:

It is an important maxim that all leaders must be realists and recognise the need for action, even when that action is not so apparent or can’t be foreseen.

2. Be candid with everyone.

Successful leadership is the difference between extreme success and unnecessary failure. It underlies everything that we strive to accomplish, from motivating employees to excel beyond their self-imposed limits, to inspiring shareholders who seek confirmation of their confidence in skills of your company and its management.

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Inspired leaders know what they want and how they are going to get it, they motivate people, they can manage information and knowledge, and they know what it means to them and their business. Truly inspired leadership comes from being motivated, dedicated and honest.

Leadership is not a job title, it is an expression of who you are and your values.

1. Face reality as it is, not as it was, or as you wish it to be. 3. Don’t manage, lead. 4. Change before you have to. 5. If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete. 6. Control your own destiny.

Management | Exporting

Why exporting matters The global measure of a nation’s prosperity is gross domestic product per head of population, or GDP per capita – the total value of the goods and services a country produces, divided by the total population. It gives a good idea of how wealthy a country’s people are, on average. Successful exporting countries generally have high GDP per capita and a standard of living to match. Wages are high and people enjoy good health and education and can afford the luxuries of life – modern cars, nice houses, overseas holidays, leisure goods and other comforts.

generally, we would have enjoyed a 247 percent increase in GDP rather than 153 percent. That would have translated into a higher standard of living, more jobs and better pay.

"Meat exports will be boosted through inclusion of countries in the CPTPP which have until now imposed steep tariffs, reducing the amount New Zealand meat producers can earn.

We have lost ground against the rest of the developed world, and it’s largely because our export performance hasn’t kept up.

"Horticulture exports will also be boosted, improving the returns from export items like kiwifruit and apples.

An immense expansion of world trade has taken place in recent decades, but New Zealand hasn’t fully participated in it. It’s almost as if there’s been a riotous party going on and New Zealand has been standing outside, watching enviously through the window.

"New Zealand’s many emerging, fast-growing tech companies will also find a more welcoming reception in CPTPP partner countries."

Economists say it’s not too late to join the festivities, but we must lift our game.

If we could apply to exporting the same focus In the days when New Zealand had a cosy trading and commitment that has made New Zealand relationship with Britain, supplying all their meat, such a great sporting country, able to punch butter and wool, New Zealand had one of the well above its weight in everything from rugby to highest GDPs per capita in the world. rowing, yachting and horse riding, we would claw our way back into the elite ranks of But during the past 30 years the country has been buffeted by trading patterns that have exporting countries. caused its position to deteriorate. For more information visit: www.exportnz.org.nz. In 1960, our GDP per capita was six percent higher than the average for OECD countries. By The CPTPP factor 1997 it was 29 percent lower. BusinessNZ is lauding the newly signed During that same period GDP per capita across the entire OECD grew by 139 percent, while New Zealand’s only managed to increase by a relatively sluggish 60 percent. If the growth in exports from New Zealand from 1960-1997 had matched that of OECD countries

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), saying many sectors will benefit from the trade agreement. Chief executive Kirk Hope says gains can be expected across most of New Zealand’s exportfacing industries.

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Kirk says the benefits from inclusion in the newly-minted trade deal would be spread widely across New Zealand export sectors, and would result in more jobs and prosperity here in New Zealand. ExportNZ executive director Catherine Beard says in the context of US protectionist moves and threats of global trade wars, the CPTPP is an exemple of countries working together for open and free trade.

have been retained. The agreement represents significant additional income and opportunity for exporters, which will also lead to new jobs many of which will be in the regions (e.g. dairy, horticulture, seafood, meat processing, and timber).

"One thing the US actions have done is get the rest of the world to focus on the benefits of trade, and the CPTPP is a concrete example of everyone moving forward together. Here in New Zealand, the benefit will be felt in terms of jobs.”

"New Zealand being part of the CPTPP agreement will ensure our businesses are competitive and have access to markets on a level playing field, not only with regard to our goods exports, but also with regard to services.

Catherine says the agreement has successfully dealt with some remaining public concerns around investor dispute settlement, intellectual property protection and the operation of Pharmac, which will be business as usual.

“Our businesses will be able to win business on the basis of the quality of their goods or services and not be disadvantaged due to tariff and nontariff barriers.

"At the same time, core elements of the deal around tariff reduction and non-tariff barriers

"With the likelihood of the CPTPP coming into force this year, we look forward to ongoing trade gains thereafter."

Multispares NZ Ltd is opening a new distribution centre and sales branch in Hamilton which will be operational from July 1, 2018.

We also sell parts for body, brake, cooling, clutch, drivetrain, electric, engine, filtration, steering, suspension and wheel end, and trailer and accessories.

It is time to expand our sales branches and distribution centre to allow for the growth of our business. Hamilton is a very good place for Multispares, as the site allows for easy distribution around New Zealand.

Multispares is a diversified business connected to all segments of the truck trailer and bus repair market. Some of the brands that Multispares offer are OE suppliers to European and American vehicles. While our pricing is competitive, we may not be the cheapest but our focus is on Quality over price.

Sales in these areas can really be supported via a branch close by to our customer base in Hamilton,Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupo. We have appointed Alan Woolliams as the sales branch manager, also two sales staff (Shaun and Erica) from Auckland branch are transferring to Hamilton. Having staff that know the systems and the products and customers is especially good. Craig McKee has been appointed as warehouse manager and it is these people who will drive this business to exactly what the customer needs. Multispares has been in NZ for over 25 years and our business comes from truck, trailer and bus markets. We also now supply Jaltest diagnostic tools for the future support of electronics on these vehicles.

Our range is expanding regularly and we are constantly listening to our customers as to what they want us to carry and how to supply this product into their workshops, and to resellers. We are currently expanding our American product range to include steering boxes and tie rod ends, draglinks and draglink ends. We deliver a professional service that reduces downtime and makes us easy to deal with, helping our customers reduce their operating costs. Give us a call on our national hotline 0800 404-100 or visit our website: www.multispares.co.nz

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Management | Technology

Where tech is taking us Three tech trends emerging in 2018 Digital learning skills, smarter homes and medical drone deliveries will be major tech developments that will significantly impact lives of Kiwis, a leading New Zealand tech expert says. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says while the tech talk is often about issues such as robots stealing jobs or virtual reality worlds, New Zealanders may sometimes overlook some of the advances that are happening already that will be important for Kiwis in coming days.

Digital learning skills “Possibly the biggest tech trend is the growth in demand for people with skills in digital technologies. These skills are not hard to learn and come with a median salary that is twice the national average,” he says. “The nationwide Digital Skills Study released at the end of last year found digital jobs are increasing twice as fast as graduates are being created. The median annual salary is now $82,000, almost twice that of the average Kiwi. “Learning how to write software, design processes, manage data or any of the hundreds of other tech jobs in demand is the way to go for anyone looking to develop a secure income in 2018. “This year we will also see the launch of the digital technology curricula in all New Zealand schools where students from year one will start to learn how computers work and how to control them."

Smarter homes “The second trend that will sweep across key parts of New Zealand are smarter homes. Usually smart homes talk is about fridges that order your food, but this is more important. Last year’s House Condition Survey found that about half of New Zealand homes suffer from under heating, damp and mould. “All of which are contributing to poor health for many Kiwis. In fact, one study last year

estimated that 1,600 deaths during last winter could be attributed to cold, damp housing. “A simple solution, developed by Kiwi social enterprise Whare Hauora, is a low cost sensor which lets people know the temperature and dampness of their rooms and it can even be set up to monitor mould levels. All houses should have healthy home sensors if we want to reduce strain on the health budget and improve the lives of Kiwis,” Graeme says.

Spending patterns Technology is changing spending habits People are spending more online to rent a taxi or a house for a night, and less on in-car satellite navigation and DVDs.

"At the same time, we’re seeing increased spending on technology accessories like headsets and cellphone cases.”

As a result of these changes in technology, the consumers price index (CPI) basket of goods and services used to measure inflation is changing after Stats NZ’s three-yearly review. "More people are going online to buy shared ride services, such as Uber, and shared accommodation services, like home-rental operators Airbnb and BookaBach," says Stats NZ senior manager prices, Jason Attewell. "People are changing what they buy to keep up with changes in technology, and as a result, we’re removing several items from the CPI basket. These items are still available to buy, but New Zealanders just don’t spend as much on them.

Housing and food remain the most important items in the basket, accounting for almost half of people’s spending. Housing includes rent, new builds, and other house improvements. People are also spending more on craft beer and massages, so these are joining the CPI basket too. "New Zealand used to be called a country of rugby, racing, and beer, but spending patterns are changing and Kiwis are increasingly keen on craft beer, body massages at beauty spas, and football club memberships." Stats NZ reviews the CPI basket of goods and services every three years to ensure it remains relevant. This is done by surveying people to find out what they spend their money on.

Drone deliveries “Finally drone deliveries are going to be a major cost saver to the country and will eventually decrease traffic on our roads. When Dominos New Zealand delivered a pizza by drone in 2016, we were told to expect the service to be a commercial reality by 2018. “The technology is ready, with drone delivery trials successfully occurring all over the world, however, regulations remain the sticking point. Globally, New Zealand’s regulatory environment for drones is considered progressive compared to those in the Northern Hemisphere who face greater security considerations. “Last year New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority cleared the way to conduct autonomous beyond line of sight drone trials in the country’s newest 874 square km restricted airspace, dubbed incredible skies, in Northland. “Trials are being conducted by Medical Drones Aotearoa for the delivery of prescription medicines to rural communities. It might be another couple of years before we see hundreds of flying delivery vehicles over our cities, but 2018 should see the launch of the first specialised services.”

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You’ve probably heard people talk about digital marketing, Google AdWords, online traffic, SEO

This can sound complicated – but it doesn’t have to if you talk to the right people.

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Management | Workplaces

Cases that broke the bank The importance of risk assessments and implementing appropriate controls – including training and monitoring workers to ensure they’re working safely, was a dominant message in the sentencing of Avon Industries Limited on health and safety charges.

a formal training programme for dealing with machine malfunctions – even though chain jams were a known issue. “A positive safety culture is imperative in high risk industries. It is not enough for a company to only identify a hazard – they need to manage that hazard appropriately,” says WorkSafe deputy general manager, Investigations and Specialist Services, Simon Humphries. “This means preparing your staff for the work they are doing and monitoring their competence going forward. An ad-hoc and informal approach to safety puts workers at risk. It is not enough to tell your staff that hot metal is dangerous and learning from the person before them is not enough to prevent a worker from harm.”

The Whangarei District Court released their sentencing decision on Wednesday, March 21, after Avon Industries appeared in court for sentencing in February. Avon Industries is a production engineering firm who carry out work that includes hot dip galvanising at temperatures over 450°C.

The worker’s left foot fell through a gap in the frame and went into the bath, resulting in molten zinc pouring into the worker’s boot. He sustained deep burns to his left foot and ankle and spent 21 days in hospital as a result of the incident. WorkSafe’s investigation found that Avon Industries had not conducted a risk assessment on either the process or the machine. They did not have in place a safe system of work, or

In sentencing Mr Smith, Judge Melanie Harland commented on the inadequacies of the effluent infrastructure on his farm, saying it was “barely adequate” and concluding that the management of the system was “woefully inadequate”. The council’s investigations manager, Patrick Lynch, agreed with the judge that “investment in the effluent infrastructure, and the management of it, needs to be afforded a very high priority.

- Reparations of $30,000 were ordered

“This fine is yet another clear message from the court that people who do not take their environmental responsibilities seriously will be heavily penalised.”

- Costs of $1584.50 were ordered

Fined for underpaying staff

- The maximum penalty is a fine not exceeding $1,500,000.

An Indian restaurant chain has been fined more than $40,000 in penalties after several breaches to employment law, despite having paid more than $24,000 to staff in arrears previously.

- A fine of $371,250 was imposed

In October 2016 a team of workers were regalvanising chain when the bespoke machine they were using jammed. A worker climbed onto the frame of the machine, which was situated above a bath of molten and zinc, to shake the chain free.

The prosecution against Edward Smith, brought by the council, related to an overflowing effluent holding pond and a blocked effluent drainage pipe, each resulting in overland flows of dairy effluent.

Hefty fine for inadequate effluent management A Te Kowhai dairy farmer has been convicted and fined $35,625 in the Hamilton District Court for allowing large volumes of dairy effluent to overflow into the environment.

Shamiana Limited and Shamiana Enterprises Limited, with Satish Shetty as the sole director and shareholder, have been fined $41,000 in penalties after several breaches to employment law.

The contamination was identified during a routine inspection by Waikato Regional Council in March 2017 as part of its compliance monitoring programme.

Following complaints received by the Labour Inspectorate, it’s been found that Mr Shetty failed to pay staff minimum wage and holiday pay, as well as keep correct employment agreements.

These repeat breaches of the law meant that Shamiana Limited was ordered to pay $33,000 and similarly, Shamiana Enterprises Limited was ordered to pay $18,000.

Reported cases from the media Tauranga woman awarded $15k despite throwing coffee at co-worker Newshub.co.nz reported in April that a Tauranga worker forced to resign after she threw coffee at a co-worker, has been awarded more than $15,000 for constructive dismissal. Sleeping porter wins unfair dismissal case In 2016 Newshub.co.nz reported on a Taranaki hotel porter, fired after falling asleep on the night shift, won more than $5000 from her former employer for unfair dismissal. Worker told to 'f*** off' wins unfair dismissal case In February nzherald.co.nz reported that a building apprentice, told to "f*** off" from his job, was awarded just under $9000 after winning his case with the employment relations authority.

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Management | Health & Wellbeing

One in five businesses offer flexible work hours for parents Flexible working arrangements are becoming more common, giving parent’s different options for managing the kids, especially during school holidays.

Is refusing to hire a smoker considered discrimination? It turns out your health isn't the only thing being harmed by your smoking habit. Finding employment could also be an issue for smokers, an employment expert says. A recent job search turned up 15 New Zealand organisations with job ads that reference “nonsmokers only” or “non-smokers preferred.” They include jobs in the trades industry, transport and logistics, community services, and education sector. Is refusing to hire a smoker considered discrimination? Although refusing to hire a smoker may not be considered fair or reasonable, it is not unlawful. According to Employsure’s senior employment relations expert, Vanessa Bainbridge, there is no one single law that deals solely with job advertisements and what can and cannot be referenced in them. “New Zealand employers can advertise for non-smokers only, without violating the Human Rights Act,” she says. Human Rights laws prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation or preference, political opinion, marital status, family and carer's responsibilities as well as things like disability and impairment. "Smoking doesn't explicitly fall into one of these categories as unlawful discrimination - so while

the job advert might seem to be discriminating against smokers, it's likely that, under the law, it actually isn't," Vanessa says. Can employers ban smoking in the workplace? Banning smoking in workplaces like bars and restaurants is permitted under the Smoke-free Environments Act. This Act is intended to protect non-smokers from being affected by smoking. "Most workplaces are alcohol-free so, it is common for employers to expect the same standard for a smoke-free workplace.” Further, “it’s a workplace safety issue,” she says. Since 2002, second-hand smoke has been recognised as a significant workplace hazard, shifting the focus from bar or café patrons’ rights to employers’ responsibility to provide a healthy safe workplace for workers. For now, employers wishing to advertise ‘non-smokers only’ are free to do so, but should seek expert advice when hiring or recruiting new staff. “It’s important to use the right language in job ads and ensure workplace policies don’t discriminate.”

Seven stress saving tips for the workplace The contemporary work place has never been so demanding and when individuals begin to feel like they’re stuck in a pressure cooker, it’s only a matter of time before they boil over. Stress is damaging not only to employees’ health, but to the business. Stresses and the rest of its baggage come with the territory but let’s keep them at a minimum. Follow this guide for employers to help reduce stress in the workplace and increase performance of workers. 1. Re-imagine the workplace

According to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey of more than 1,000 small-to-medium sized businesses around New Zealand, 60 percent offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents. The range of arrangements offered include 18 percent who offer flexible hours to working parents, more than a third (34 percent) who say they allow staff to work from home, eight percent who offer four-day working weeks, and 22 percent who offer the ability to vary start and finish times. MYOB New Zealand general manager, Carolyn Luey says increasingly employees are coming to expect flexible work arrangements from their employers because of advancements in technology, such as online tools, allowing them to work remotely. “These days, teams can work from just about anywhere thanks to digital communication, smart phones, laptops and other new technologies,” she says. “People also are more likely to be able to negotiate flexible working arrangements – particularly if they’re a parent or primary caregiver.” Carolyn says working parents rely on flexible work arrangements during the school holidays in particular. “The average working parent receives four weeks of annual leave a year, while their children can receive up to 12 weeks of school holidays. “So, taking time off to manage childcare can be a real challenge if you can’t change your hours or have the ability to work from home.” While day-care centres, school holiday programmes and full-time nannies are viable options, Carolyn says not all parents can afford such care.

“With the right support from their employers, working parents can meet both their professional and parental duties with ease. “It’s a matter of knowing their requirements and looking for a way to accommodate individual needs,” she says. According to the survey, larger businesses are more likely to offer flexible work arrangements, with 69 percent of businesses with a revenue of more than $5 million allowing their staff to work from home. Forty-four percent of these businesses also offer flexible work arrangements to parents, while a fifth (21 percent) offer four-day working weeks. Interestingly, the research identified that older employers are among the least likely to offer flexible work options, with just one percent of employers over the age of 70 providing flexibility to working parents. And, almost half (45 percent) of this group saying they do not offer any flexible work arrangements to their staff. “While some SMEs can’t offer flexible hours due to the nature of their work, there are several productivity benefits for those that can. “Research shows that staff who are given the option to work on their own terms have a greater sense of job satisfaction and lower stress levels, which can increase workplace productivity and efficiency.”

The extent of flexible working arrangements surveyed include: • 18% offer flexible hours to cover childcare • 22% offer flexible start and finish times • 34% allow staff to work away from the office.

education, fitness programmes, providing healthy assignments make it easier for staff to achieve food options and holding meetings which are their targets. health-focussed. 3. Select the right person to carry out the task Bring out the best of the people you have by delegating effectively. Think about what’s involved in the job, what outcome you’re looking to achieve and who’s best matched to complete the job properly. 4. Train people

to the workplace. Modify and condition the environment to help foster talent development and drive performance, and in turn, increase business impact.

And it may sound obvious, but training staff provides them with the skills to improve work performance. When people hear about how your company offers training it effectively draws in talented workers who see opportunity to grow professionally.

2. Promote health and fitness

5. Define work tasks clearly

Ensure you make it clear to the employee what Introduce a workplace wellness programme to Make efforts to reignite and amplify enthusiasm encourage activity and support healthy behaviour. steps need to be taken to complete the task. It’s all in the detail as they say, well defined among employees by applying design thinking This can be implemented by offering health 14 |Issue #131, 2018 www.aucklandtoday.net.nz

6. Resolve interpersonal problems From time to time you’ll find difficulties arise between groups of people. The most constructive approach is to take a step back from their emotions. Try to see the problem from the other person’s perspective and try to resolve the problem with a solution which best meets both parties’ needs. 7. Provide regular feedback Sincerity and honesty plays a vital part when providing feedback and it can make a real difference. Be specific and acknowledge which areas they are excelling in and which ones could do with a bit of work. It doesn’t necessarily have to be criticism. Feedback encourages positive changes and recognition pushes employees to improve their performance further.

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THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS By Lydia Truesdale.

New Zealand is a nation of innovators. And not just a notable few throughout history, but everywhere, every day, Kiwis challenge the realms of science and certainty in their backyards and we rarely ever hear about them. Sir Ray Avery, the philanthropic scientist whose medical inventions have saved millions of lives, is one of our brightest stars.

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You would have heard of Sir Ernest Rutherford, the physicist who split the atom; Richard Pearse, pioneer aviator; Kate Shepard, ‘leading light’ of the women’s suffrage movement; and Sir Peter Jackson, radical filmmaker.

Medicine Mondiale continues to promulgate Sir Ray’s belief that it’s possible to improve healthcare outcomes on a global scale, and he’s been commended accordingly along the way, with honours such as:

“New Zealanders influence the world on a huge scale,” Sir Ray says.

But have you heard of Collin Murdoch, the Timaru pharmacist whose world-first plastic disposable hypodermic syringe revolutionised global healthcare?

The Bayer Research and Development Innovator (2008), the World Class NZ Award for Biotechnology (2009), the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Medal (2010), KiwiBank New Zealander of the Year (2010), Readers Digest New Zealanders Most Trusted Person (2011), the Ernst and Young Social Entrepreneur Award (2011), and he was made a Knight Grand Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for his services to philanthropy (2011), among other accolades.

Sir Ray has turned his focus to developing a nutritional product, Amigo Bars, similar to a muesli bar only highly enriched with vitamins and amino acids to grow healthy minds and bodies.

Or Bill Buckley, whose magnetic technology is responsible for most of the world’s silicon chips and it also used to cure cancer and carbon-date some of the world’s oldest rocks? What about Sir Ray Avery, the philanthropic scientist whose medical inventions have saved millions of lives? New Zealand is a nation of innovators and not just a notable few throughout history, but everywhere, every day, Kiwis challenge the realms of science and certainty in their backyards and we rarely ever hear about them. Sometimes, what they did might come up in conversation with their mate down at the local pub, and you might catch wind of it through the grapevine, one day, maybe, if you’re lucky. Sir Ray Avery believes we need to change the way we see ourselves. “We are beginning to change, to share what we do with other people, but we need to rev it up,” he says. The distinct, inborn resourcefulness of Kiwi culture is why Sir Ray Avery decided to settle in New Zealand and what makes our country the perfect breeding ground for greatness. “I wouldn’t have been able to do anything on the world stage if I hadn’t come to New Zealand.”

From the streets to celebrity Sir Ray Avery GNZM is internationally respected as a scientist, author, inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and start-up investor.

“My philosophy is that we tend to think about customers as somebody we sell things to. My definition of customers is that everybody in your life is a customer.”

Growing up in orphanages to becoming one of the most influential social scientists in the world seems somewhat discordant, no? On the contrary. A British street kid from way back, Sir Ray thinks he wouldn’t have been so successful if he hadn’t had such a challenging start to life.

On current developments and future predictions

The aim is to distribute Amigo Bars from late this year; first within New Zealand, where one in four of our children goes to school without breakfast, then in the Pacific, and then to the rest of the world, at the price of 40c per bar. It is hoped Amigo Bars will have impacted on at least 500 million children in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. “Some of these kids have no chance at life from the moment they’re born. We’re giving them a chance at life with the incubators, but then the next things that’s happening is they’re suffering from malnutrition.

“I’m trying to make businesses that are good for us and our planet, and as a moral lightening rod for other people to say, ‘You can do it’.”

proud of being a good Dad as I am of fixing some of these world problems. “We tend to think success is around building multi-million dollar companies, having companies that have take-overs, whatever; what we need to do is get up and try to make the world a better place. “It’s nice to have Kiwi technology providing the world with entertainment, but for me it’s important to make products that make the rest of the world better off through good nutrition and medical intervention. “Because I have skills in that area, I feel it’s my responsibility to do this. “I’m trying to make businesses that are good for us and our planet, and as a moral lightening rod for other people to say you can do it – and recycle your profits from the sale of products into expanding the business… with more good products that build and grow healthy people and look after them for their whole lifecycle.” But rather than being remembered as someone who achieved incredible things, Sir Ray hopes his legacy is one that galvanises the Kiwi spirit. “My philosophy is that we tend to think about customers as somebody we sell things to. My definition of customers is that everybody in your life is a customer. “The first customer in your life is the person you go to sleep with; you have to make sure you look after them and that their needs are taken care of.

Being an orphan gave him the opportunity to “view the world at large” and presented experiences he has come to be indebted to.

“If we can get them well enough to grow up, maybe they’ll grow up to be the next Nelson Mandela and change the world.”

At one point he lived on the streets of London for an entire year, sleeping underneath a railway bridge and taking himself to art galleries and libraries in the evenings to keep warm, where he enjoyed learning from the Britannica encyclopaedias. It was here his fascination for science made itself undeniably and increasingly known.

Sir Ray has always believed he can change the world, but never on his own. He relies on a network of people who “donate their time to helping us, about 200 people who work for us for nothing, we just ask them to use their very secular talents to change the world”.

But Sir Ray had acute glue ear and struggled to hear at school. The teachers thought he was learning impaired and relegated him to the back of the classroom. How wrong they were; and what a blessing that infraction was. The depths of this classroom gave life to a skill that Sir Ray uses every day and accredits with enabling him to come up with his ideas: the power of observation.

“You get that right and you move on to the next customer: the people you work with or employ. If you can get them to believe in the business, the business will succeed, no matter what, because they want to make a success of it. “Conversely, if you treat them like a workforce, they’re going to have no loyalty to you, and so your ability to run a business is diminished by the fact that people aren’t happy to work with you.

Sir Ray says the reason we’ve got so much angst in the world is that people are unhappy. What The imminent rebranding of Medicine Mondiale to we’ve got to do is come up with a better model The Sir Ray Avery Foundation will carry Sir Ray’s of society. philosophy in perpetuity. “For me, the most important factor for being Adopting this philosophy on a wider scale successful in business is building great teams of however, requires collective progression from people with great hearts, and by doing that you current putative understanding. innately end up with a better society.” “I think we need to change our focus in terms of what it is to be a good human being… I’m just as Photography by Emma Bass.

After graduating Ray set up successful analytical testing laboratories before leaving Britain and settling in New Zealand in 1973.

On calling New Zealand home He is probably most renowned for, as technical director of the Fred Hollows Foundation, designing and commissioning two state of the art intraocular lens manufacturing facilities in Asmara, Eritrea and Kathmandu, Nepal, which allowed for the development of novel low cost lens manufacturing technologies, systems and global distribution networks. Through the charitable trust Sir Ray founded in 2003, Medicine Mondiale, he has developed his two most eminent inventions: the Acuset IV Flow Controller, a device that facilitates the safe administration of potent IV drugs, and the LifePod infant incubator, a high-tech, low-cost incubator that uses patentable technology to reduce the mortality rates associated with upper respiratory tract infections of premature babies. It’s predicted that by 2030, the number of people able to see because of the technology Sir Ray has developed will reach 20 million. And at around US$2,000 each, the LifePod incubator has made healthcare increasingly accessible in comparison to its counterparts, typically up to US$40,000. Furthermore, single incubator can save at least 500 children’s lives.

“I was walking away from a country embedded in tradition. I think even the most ardent royalists would say that Britain isn’t a can-do country by nature,” Sir Rays says. “Part of that is due to histories dating back to the 13th century, whereas for New Zealanders, every single person that ever came here did so on an adventure, following a dream of some sort, and that’s what makes us different, that’s why we’re the way we are, we’re a young country, we are vibrant and open.” Sir Ray says New Zealanders have three basic characteristics that make us special: 1) We are not fond of rules, 2) We have no respect for the status quo, and 3) We dare to dream. Rule number three resonates particularly strongly with him. “We shouldn’t win the America’s Cup, we shouldn’t win the Rugby World Cup, and yet we do, because we believe that we can. “We do what we need to do to make it happen, like in The Americas Cup, where someone said, ‘Your legs are actually more powerful than your arms, why don’t we put the guys on bikes?’ www.aucklandtoday.net.nz Issue #131, 2018 | 17

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Sport & Recreation | Braden Currie

Spotlight on:

Braden Currie By Lydia Truesdale

NZ Ironman champion, multiple Coast to Coast winner, NZ, US and Asia-Pacific XTERRA victor, father, husband, and former business owner… Braden Currie is proof that you can wear many hats in life.

“You can be successful in so many ways in life. I’m a real believer of whatever you choose to do, your ability to succeed is drawn by your want to do it,” Braden says. A professional endurance multisport athlete of five years, Braden is manifesting redemption at his second attempt at the toughest test in the sport – the 2018 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Making an Ironman The life of an endurance athlete is one of relentless willpower. Training happens for three to eight hours per day, six days per week, with six to seven months of the year spent on the road. Having grown up on a farm in the small alpine town of Methven, Braden has always gravitated to the outdoors and this calling, just as it should but so often doesn’t in life, has always determined the course of his professional career. Necessitating the move home from Australia, where he owned and ran a mountain biking business, was the decision to commit to racing professionally.

His first test was the Coast to Coast. His objective: to race like his idol and defending champion, Richard Ussher. A benchmark he wellsurpassed when, “before I knew it I had beaten him" – and won it. “That first coast to coast gave me a real belief that I had what it took to make a life out of it,” Braden says. At 24 years old he was considered young in the sport, and was at the time the youngest person ever to have won the Coast to Coast. To solidify his credibility in the history books, he went on to win it for three consecutive years. Braden has since ad-libbed his way to titles across the endurance sport disciplines of XTERRA (off-road triathlon), triathlon, and more recently Ironman, compacting as much as he can into what is typically a short-lived career. However the universe had other plans for his first attempt at the World Ironman Championship last year. After being ahead of where he expected to be in the swim, and leading on the bike, a flat tyre was the catalyst of his 31st placing – and now he seeks redemption.

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“I went to Kona in probably the best physical form I’ve ever been in – I was the fittest and healthiest I’ve ever been and I had put so much into it, I’d really gone a step further than what I’ve ever done in my life with my sport. “I was there to race and I was strong enough to be competitive with the world’s best and my day didn’t go my way.” It’s enough to make anyone’s gut wrench, but Braden’s mental stamina proves equally as resolute as his physical stamina. “That’s sport, that’s what we’re addicted to in our own way, we do it for those highs and we hate those lows but sometimes that’s just part of the fun.

“I’ve always been a bit of a believer that things happen for a reason, you kind of just have to put them aside and carry on. “I know it’s an incredibly tough race and it doesn’t come easy but I feel like I can do a lot better than what I did and I’d love to get that opportunity again,” he says with abounding determination.

Success is a habit It’s not a given that the most talented athletes become the most successful. Every aspiring athlete on the planet right now faces the challenge of how they get through the process and ensure they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

They may have the drive, the determination, the natural talent and love for the sport, but ultimately they have to be able to financially manage the process of the journey that is required of them to make it to the top.

learning, adapting, evolving and working closely with all sponsors to ensure we fulfil their company marketing objectives in ways in which offers the greatest relevancy to Braden and his life as an athlete.

“Sport is business in so many ways right now and successful sporting professionals have to evolve to ensure their viability in sport, outside of just raw talent,” says Braden’s wife, Sally.

“Ultimately Braden's career has given us the opportunity to adapt, evolve and make work a way that we can always push the limits for not just Braden in his sport, but for Braden in every facet of what it takes to enable him to become the best,” Sally says.

“Through absolutely necessity to allow Braden to be able to race professionally, we have had to treat Braden's career as a business, and through that process we have developed our own small marketing team, including a PR manager, a videographer/photographer, and half of my time in the office each week is devoted to constantly

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Sport & Recreation | Jetsprint Boat Racing

Living on the edge Still leading the charge Hitting speeds of up to 130kph, navigating through various channels Seven-time World Champion and Sprintec boats director, Peter Caughey has been competing in no more than five metres wide, in jetsprints since 1988 and has seen the sport water a meagre 100-500mm deep, seriously mature over the years. while conducting more than 30 “The sport is developing quickly and heading directional changes — all with less towards stadium-type racing,” Peter explains. “NZ set the benchmark by putting jetsprint into than a minute on the clock. It’s fast, it’s loud, it’s thrilling — it’s an extreme motorsport known as jetsprints and it was developed right here in New Zealand. It was in Canterbury in 1981 that jetsprinting first made it onto the scene, but the circuits were not as we know them today. Our naturally braided rivers provided the perfect platform, slightly excavated to add to the challenge. It wasn’t until the sport hit Australia in the mid-80s that purpose-built, artificial tracks were developed and this quickly became the norm. Spectators love the intensity, the roar of V8 engines and of course the dramatic crashes that come when a boat hits the bank at high speeds, often resulting in acrobatics you wouldn’t normally see from a motor vehicle.

the Baypark Stadium in Tauranga. That was a huge undertaking — we are talking in the vicinity of a quarter of a million dollar investment to make that happen. It’s a big deal and it hadn't really been done like that before (apart from a one-off event in America about 20 years ago). Many racers are highly dependent on sponsorship to cover the costs of making it to race day — as such, the sport requires events such as Baypark to attract the right people and deliver an event that is well-executed, has a thriving crowd and in world-class venues. “Baypark has become an annual thing and we pack the place out. The biggest spectator crowd they’ve ever had at Baypark, for any motorsport event, was jetsprinting.” The venues and events aren’t the only thing New Zealand does well. “I would say Kiwis all but dominate the sport and at a world championship level,” Peter says.

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Race categories There are three classes — two of which are internationally recognised. Across the three classes the boat hull can remain the same, it’s the size and power of the engine that determines the placing. One of the three classes is known as Group B. “Group B is the development class in the Jetsprinting Championships (formerly known as Lites),” says the NZ JetSprint Association (NZJSA).

units than group Bs. The Stinger Group A boats provide close exciting competition with a large field of drivers always challenging for the win.” And of course there are the big guns, also internationally recognised and serious racing machines known as SuperBoats. “Mouthfresh Superboats really are the big boys’ toys,” NZJSA says.

Anything goes in this class with boats typically hitting 1,000+ in horsepower. “With ‘Big Blocks’ versus ‘Small Blocks’, and Super Chargers and “Group B boats are powerful racing machines. Turbo Chargers also allowed, the Mouthfresh With around 500 horsepower (375KW) from their Superboats run on injected methanol fuel and are 6,700cc V8 Engines (412 cubic inch) or L98 6L guaranteed to provide excitement.” litre aluminium block Chevy, they pack a punch And behind every boat is a dedicated driver as the entry level in jetsprinting.” and navigator. They’re passionate, fearless, The next class is internationally recognised and and downright mad – much to the delight of spectators. Jetsprints makes for some known as Group A. intense entertainment. AT “Group A boats often get up to 700 horsepower (520KW) from their 6,700cc engines. With bigger Images by Alan Ashworth. — Advertising Feature carburettors, roller cam shafts, and bigger jet

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Jumping in at the deep end Ever since the day Robert Coley attended a jetsprint event he knew he would be racing one day — just as soon as he could afford it. Robert (Rob) has now been competing for eight seasons, with the backing of a good team, and is yet to get over the thrill of a race and, of course, the high that comes from a win.

Robert is now onto boat number seven and confesses since his wife Ange Coley has jumped on board, as his navigator, he is yet to write a boat off (touch wood).

Not one to ease into it, Rob was straight into the Superboat class. “I went straight into the unlimited, I don’t like rules and restrictions,” he says.

“She’s obviously doing something right,” he says.

And now he is fully invested: his company, Global Products, is a major sponsor of the MOUTHFRESH Superboats.

The 2018 season has seen Rob kick it up gear, switching from a 705 ci Donovan Big Block to a Nissan Twin Turbo.

“We are the team that go extreme, we love racing and enjoy the adrenaline it brings.”

“The twin has been a game changer as it’s so much more nimble and smoother to drive, it doesn’t feel like it wants to throw you off the track at 5Gs.”

But with speed and power ultimately comes risks and Rob has seen his fair share of hairy moments.

“As a team we are always trying to develop and innovate to make the boat lighter, faster and more responsive.”

“I have had some big crashes, namely 2015 in Wanganui. Thankfully my navigator, Kellie Minnell, and myself only walked away with some big cuts and bruises.”

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Those moments have never deterred him though. “I just get back in and drive, it’s part of the sport, you have to push the limits and be competitive.”

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Sport & Recreation | Jetsprint Boat Racing

Three decades refining his art and craft Peter Caughey has never bungy-jumped and you couldn’t pay him enough to leap out of a plane, yet he is a seven-time world champion and 12-time New Zealand champion in the adrenaline–fuelled world of jetsprint boat racing. To say Peter was an adrenaline junkie wouldn’t be entirely correct. Though skimming across the water at around 130km/h while completing more than 30 turns in under a minute is not for the faint hearted Peter says the difference between an adrenaline junkie and himself is all in the control.

and developments via Canterbury University's Mechanical Engineering department and ARA “including CAD, FEA and wind tunnel testing”. Sprintec’s services cover everything from engineering solutions to electronics. “We send them out with the nozzle trim and jet unit package ready to race.

The ultimate control comes from knowing his Sprintec sprint boat inside and out, and he should “Our clients don’t need to waste time on boat know it well — he and his team created it. set-up, they only need to do the finest, most Peter has turned his passion for jetsprints into a minute tuning to suit the driver and their motor.” career and a world leading one at that. Even coaching is part of the package – which is His competitive streak and desire to win has Peter’s way of ensuring he will remain involved moulded his business and as a result his sprint in the sport for many more years to come, even boats are well recognised in the sport. when it comes time to hang up his helmet. “Our Sprintec boats hold the six most treasured “Coaching has always been a discreet aspect of championships,” he says, struggling to hide his our business. It’s an important part of that whole pride, and rightfully so considering how small of package and it also helps ensure our boats and a business it is. clients get great results,” he laughs. Two of the titles held by his Sprintec boats are world titles, two NZ champs and two Australian champs. The secret? “We deliver boats that are built scientifically, to an exact design with 30 years of proven performance”, Peter says. Sprintec boats are specifically built for speed and agility. The craftsmanship is backed by research

Currently, with the upcoming world champs in Australia, Peter, his team and his Sprintec clients (in New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada), are fully focused on optimising their equipment and getting more performance. “Everything has to be at the top of its game,” Peter says, and it’s making for a busy winter ahead.

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Beyond the world champs, Peter’s focus will return to a new concept, “A four seater jetsprint boat for the tourism industry.” The Peter Caughey Racing team are a successful and close-knit team, and are extremely proud to be associated with the following sponsors: • ENZED • Trojan • Total • Motovated Design & Analysis • ParkerStore.

Dubbed QuadSprinter, the concept is a world first. “We've produced six so far,” he says. “We have them in Las Vegas, Wanaka, Queenstown and one heading for Australia. People love it.” So even though you won’t see Peter jumping off a bridge anytime soon, Sprintec boats will certainly be making a splash in the world of adventure tourism and racing will continue to give him his dose of adrenaline for the foreseeable future. AT Sprintec Boats 0274 326 845 sprintec@outlook.com www.sprintec.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Sport & Recreation | Jetsprint Boat Racing

Showing the way ‘Don’t forget to breathe’ are the words that echo through the mind of jetsprint navigator Jessica Sit before each race. Jessica (Jess) is a relatively new face to the motorsport, having only been at it for a few years. She sits alongside driver Ollie Silverton. Strangely enough, it was not something she had ever considered, but a little ‘liquid courage’ was all the encouragement she needed – her Dad is still blissfully unaware of her hobby. It started when she attended her first jetsprints’ awards as a sponsor for PSP Limited, where Jess is the marketing manager, back in 2014. “After a few drinks, one of the drivers asked me if I was interested in being a navigator, where I unknowingly committed until the morning.” She remembers her first race as nerve-wracking. “It’s hard to know if you’ve nailed it until you complete that first race. Sitting in the boat provides a different view to looking at the map and having the series of numbers/turns in front of you.” Voices can’t be heard over the roaring 406 Chevy V8 engine, so hand signals are used to direct. It’s the timing and accuracy of the directions that determines what happens if the driver has a moment of hesitation. A good navigator allows the driver to focus on speed and on perfecting each individual turn without having to put in too much thought into ‘where next?’

Jess and Ollie won their division at the Waitara Round last year – the best birthday present Jess could have asked for. Jess has been to every track in New Zealand, but admits to never remembering the rotations. For her it happens on the day, “given there are at least 30 number sequences/turns you have to remember (in a time frame of 40-60 secs), I tend to give each sequence a pattern name, for example, figure 8, hair pin, zigzag etc. “Each navigator has their own sequence. One navigator told me she gives each island a destination such as supermarket, school and

mall etc, and then remembers those rather than patterns.” Navigating has allowed Jess to travel all over New Zealand and she loves the camaraderie between competitors. “Getting to know the jetsprint community has been a highlight, everyone is really friendly, supportive and easy to get along with,” she says. She isn’t fazed by the high speeds and over the years the butterflies have subsided. “I have trust in my driver, RSQKRU (rescue crew) and the safety requirements for every jet sprint boat.”

When asked if jess would ever consider driving, she confesses it would be safer for everyone if she stuck to navigating. “I received Cock Up of the Year Award one year at PSP Limited for most car accidents in a company car over three months.” It’s a good thing she enjoys the passenger seat. AT — Advertising Feature

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Sport & Recreation | Jetsprint Boat Racing

Experience the thrill for yourself Experiencing the thrill of jetsprinting is easier than you think. Just take a quick trip to Colin Dale Motorsport Park and prepare for the ride of your life. Oh, did I mention you won’t be sitting in the passenger seat? You will be taking the wheel – need I say more? SuperThriller is the ultimate jetsprint experience: test your skills behind the wheel of a 100hp jetsprint boat, capable of speeds up 60kph, in a race against the clock. “People who’ve been to SuperThriller say it’s addictive and I agree,” says SuperThriller event coordinator Nick Greenslade. “The sound, speed, spray and wind in your face as you take on the challenge of refining your technique, on each lap, to better your time.” The ear-to-ear grins from competitors say it all. The boats are custom-made and designed by New Zealander Mark Coggan. Made from CNC machined aluminium, the hull is extremely light giving the boat great power-to-weight ratio ensuring they’re up and planing in an instant. “They are safe and easy to drive, with enough power to give an exciting ride for novices through to petrol heads — I was hooked from my first drive,” Nick says. There’s no doubt you will be to.

The boats are kept in top operating condition with a mechanical engineer on staff. “We run a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme and also have scheduled maintenance for every 25 hours of engine use.” And Maritime New Zealand keep a close eye on things as well. “We are licensed to operate by Maritime New Zealand. They thoroughly assessed our operation prior to opening and audit us each year to ensure we comply with the rigorous standards for safe operation.” The set up at Colin Dale Motorsport Park is “ideal”. It enables SuperThriller to operate in a controlled environment with a purpose-built lake. The original circuits were designed by Mark as well and have been improved as the team gained more experience. “They’re designed to be challenging yet easy enough for the competitors to navigate.”

years of age and are accompanied by an adult you can drive these boats and we have had young ones do really well. “People come for many different occasions: companies bring staff and customers for team building, client entertainment, reward programmes and Christmas parties. Individuals come for stag and hen’s dos, milestone birthdays – recently for Mother’s Day — and to have a fun time with friends and family.

boat operation and a practice lap before you get the green light to dart out that starting gate.” It has never been easier to get your adrenaline fix. AT Photography by Alan Ashworth.

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The Urus is Lamborghini’s first foray into the lucrative SUV market and, as you’d expect, it has charged into the sector like a raging bull.

The 4.0L twin-turbo V8 is the first turbocharged engine to feature in a Lamborghini production model.

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Sport & Recreation | Snow Destinations

Beyond ordinary ski/board experiences When it comes to big, beautiful mountains, breath-taking scenery, powder stashes, groomed runs, stunning alpine or valley skiing and long runs — all featuring legendary snow and powder - the world has it all. And travel&co brings it together creating beyond-ordinary ski/board experiences. Since 1924, selected countries around the world have been in the spotlight every four years when the Winter Olympic Games come to town. But on a normal day at the office, every winter, ski/board resorts are the ideal destination for a beyond ordinary ski/board experience, no matter who you are or what your skill level.

comes to international ski/board experiences. If you are a family, a group of friends, an individual or a couple looking for groomed cruisers, long runs, steeps, powder bowls and untouched powder stashes, then head to the USA, Canada, Chile, Japan or Europe.

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These destinations are on top of the podium when it comes to action — on and off the slopes.

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The USA is a top destination. The resorts here provide a lively experience with outstanding and efficient lift facilities, terrain that caters for beginners to experts and features lots of the famous light fluffy powder.

The destination of Chile in South America has several world-class skiing resorts with great snow quality and terrain that caters to all levels of skiing.

wide bowls, epic vistas and ski-in ski-out lodging. The slopes also offer well-groomed and uncrowded runs to challenging steeps and abundant off-piste trails.

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It is also a summer training location for U.S, Canadian, Norwegian and Austrian National ski teams!

If that’s not enough, the fantastic USA hospitality in large, modern resorts provide everything you could want when looking for snow holiday options, or the mega-challenge of terrain that keeps the hardiest ski/board thrill-seeker stoked!

Canada Further north are the Canadian resorts. Previous hosts of the Winter Olympics Games, Canada combines its famous champagne powder with award winning ski-in ski-out resorts. Vast and varied, the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta provide world-class ski experiences with endless glades, gullies, chutes and cruising runs alongside action-packed terrain parks, tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hot pools and fine dining experiences. It’s also a destination geared up for families.

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Head east, and visitors to Japan are constantly wowed by the quality of its snow that averages between 8-13 metres per ski season, with an extensive choice of ski resorts, including Nagano (previous host of the Winter Olympic Games).

Japan’s ski experience puts together epic valley skiing, long runs and massive powder stashes. While famous for its powder, the destination also goes all out when it comes to the extras with amazing thermal hot springs or Onsens, delectable cuisine and more culture than you could imagine.

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Overall, Europe provides unforgettable holiday opportunities that combines world class ski resorts, historic cities and villages with dramatic mountain scenery and sensational slopes. The European Alps are home to consistent snow packs, off piste powder, long wide runs, modern lift systems, heli-ski experiences and après ski activities.

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Northland | A-Line Construction

Delivering critical projects with ease In 2014 Whangarei Girl’s High School needed to accommodate an increasing school role. They went through a three-year design period and ended up scrapping the design and contracting A-Line Construction for a design and build solution. A-Line partnered with the Ministry of Architecture and Innovation to deliver a new ten classroom block, Manawa Ora (New Beginning), which has five teaching spaces upstairs and five downstairs. The new building is a 1,060sqm concrete panel two-level building, with a total contract value of $4.5 million. Whangarei Girls’ High School has a commitment to supporting and developing the arts and wanted a building to reflect this. A-Line Construction therefore created a building with an external aesthetic driven by the nature and output of the creative subjects taught within. The placement of the windows, walls, building set backs and the large double height entry all allow for the display of the visual arts produced by the students. The ground floor layout provides for extended learning areas, with access to break-out spaces, a literacy centre, and resource storage.

Generous openings on the north side connect to the main outdoor area, providing for outdoor learning with the overhang of the upper floor providing shade in summer.

The first floor is a large volume studio space and provides a unified art department. The generous glazing to the south allows for soft, even light and views to the landscape.

The convenience of the lift at the western end addresses the issue of bringing in art supplies. Minimal space is dedicated to circulation, which means generous learning spaces are achieved.

Openings to the east and north bring in the daylight in a controlled way and allow for cross-ventilation. The internal panelling of this floor puts the staff office in a central location, allowing for supervision of the whole space and providing ease of access for students to the staff.

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“Communication is critical to the success of these projects,” Daniel says.

A-Line Construction project manager Daniel Abercrombie says the team are honoured to have been selected for the project, which went smoothly, despite the challenges of working on a live site.

“Completing the design and construction of a 100sqm two-level concrete panel building within 12 months was a challenge. However, through determination, perseverance and a dedicated team, we managed to achieve this and stay within budget.”

With pupils, staff and visitors still at the school, a high level of health and safety was demanded at all times, and good communication and liaison with all parties were essential.

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“Every new construction project has its own unique demands, so our design and build process means we can tailor construction to meet all requirements, while ensuring quality, build-ability and, most importantly, being extremely cost-effective.” - Project manager Daniel Abercrombie

Daniel says the successful completion of the project demonstrates A-Line Construction’s ability to deliver a complete design and build package that meets the client’s requirements and budget. “A-Line Construction offered a solution that met the requirements of both the school and the Ministry of Education, which had significant savings in both time and cost over designs offered by others, while delivering an architectural, state of the art facility that is flexible, durable and modern.”

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The development at Whangarei Girls’ High School is just one of many projects completed by A-Line Construction for the commercial, educational and healthcare sectors since the company started in 1993. Daniel says A-Line Construction has always set itself high benchmarks and goals to make sure every project results in a successful outcome for the client. “Every new construction project has its own unique demands, so our design and build process means we can tailor construction to meet all requirements, while ensuring quality, build-ability and, most importantly, being extremely cost-effective.” He says this commitment is shown in the Whangarei Girls’ High School project, with which students, staff and the A-Line team are all delighted. AT

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Julie and Colin Paterson bought the Mangawhai Landscape Supplies business in 2015. Three years of TLC later, business is booming. “We sell the usual landscape supplies with your drainage metals, barks, topsoils, ornamental stones like riverstone, shell, limestone chip. We are well known for our organic greenwaste based compost and people travel for it. “What we try to do is carry things that are new and innovative and sometimes a little outside the square. For example, we have just started selling artificial landscape grass as many summer home owners don’t want the stress of maintaining grass while they’re away, as it’s expensive. “We also have gabion baskets and showcase how you can use them to make furniture.

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“We will have electronic gate codes, CCTV and lights at night. It’s a dry, safe storage environment.”

“Mangawhai and Waipu are really growing communities, with people leaving Auckland. It became apparent to us that one of the things missing in the community was really modern storage.

Colin and Julie went to America to a world wide storage conference in Las Vegas to see the “best of the best and make really good connections with people over there,” Julie says.

“We’re doing it with big, brand new 40 and 20-foot containers. Our point of difference is that we have doors at both ends [of the 40 foot containers], so that gives you two options. “You can divide it in half if you don’t want all 40 feet and you can put all the stuff you don’t really want in the middle, and access it from either door.”

There will be a separate, completely secure entrance to the storage facilities from the other business, with gate codes. And with this new service about to open, next up is a boat storage and a boat cleaning facility! “We’re trying to be leading edge, always looking for the next thing that people will be interested in.” AT Testimonial “Julie and Colin are great people and have done a fantastic job of improving this business. Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Great products and if they don't have they will get it for you.” - Noel Davies Managwhai Landscape Supplies 107 Mangawhai Heads Road Mangawhai (09) 4315445 julie@mangawhailandscapes.kiwi Follow @Mangawhailandscapes on Facebook and Instagram — Advertising Feature

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Northland | Northland Cleaning Supplies

Helping keep our place clean and green As New Zealanders place increasing emphasis on their natural environment, the demand for eco-friendly products continues to grow. Northland Cleaning Supplies is meeting that demand, providing a growing range of environmentally-friendly cleaning and foodpackaging products. The Whangarei-based company is celebrating 30 years in business this month, having built a reputation for providing high-quality products, excellent service, reliability and integrity to customers throughout the Northland and Auckland regions. The company supplies to the hospitality industry, including cafes, restaurants, hotels and motels, as well as council facilities such as public toilets.

Eco-friendly, sustainable products Northland Cleaning Supplies owner Kevin Beilby says the future of his company is in environmentally friendly products. Northland Cleaning Supplies’ product range includes: • Beverage and food packaging supplies • Bins, buckets and liners • Brooms and brushware • Cleaning products and accessories • Deodorisers and their fresheners • Industrial products • Motel supplies • Paper products.

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“We are moving away from foam and plastic packaging to more quality, sustainable products made from natural ingredients,” he says. “We source all our products from local suppliers only, including a few companies that produce all their products in New Zealand.” One company that Northland Cleaning Supplies has partnered with is BioPak, which supplies environmentally-friendly drink and food packaging. “BioPak operates with the same philosophy as us; you are not just buying a product, you are reducing carbon emissions. They donate 7.5 percent of all profits to environmental restoration initiatives, including Rainforest Rescue.” BioPak’s foodservice disposables are designed to have no negative impact on the environment, using paper from sustainable forestry plantations and bioplastics from renewable resources. Another key supplier for Northland Cleaning Supplies is Filta Cleaning Products, which supplies vacuum cleaner bags, motors and accessories. “They are always coming out with the latest technology for cleaning accessories, which allows us to stay ahead of the times,” Kevin says. “You cannot beat their service; you order today and you get it tomorrow.” Northland Cleaning Supplies also works closely with Asaleo Care and Premier Hygiene to provide the very best solutions in paper and consumable products, with a mix of imported, recycled and

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New Zealand-made paper products. “These two companies keep bringing out innovative solutions for every washroom in the market today.”

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Custom made and a cut above Former United States president Barack Obama has slept in the luxury New Zealand residence in the Bay of Islands fitted out by Bremich Cabinetmakers. The US politician has dined at tables, slept in the beds and enjoyed the superb quality fittings and furniture of The Hilltop residence, crafted by the Auckland company which has been making bespoke furniture and fittings for the commercial and residential market for 15 years. Obama was hosted at The Hilltop in March this year on his first visit to this country by his New Zealand counterpart and friend, former Prime Minister John Key. The Hilltop is one of a small group of beautifully appointed holiday homes that are part of The Landing, a heritage and conservation property on the northern peninsula of the Bay of Islands. Bremich Cabinetmakers co-owner Mike Wilson says the fitting out of The Hilltop, of two other high-end residences at The Landing development, was not only a thrilling challenge but a huge privilege for the team of skilled and talented craftsmen at the company.

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“This is every cabinetmaker’s dream — to build furniture and fittings to this level of quality. It’s what you become a cabinetmaker to do.

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Combining their first names, they coined the name of the company, Bremich Cabinetmakers.

“It’s a real privilege to complete jobs like this and give your cabinetmakers an opportunity to showcase their skills and talent.”

After more than a decade working for a large furniture maker, Mike and craftsman partner Brendan Neill decided to team up 15 years ago.

Their success is due to a passion they share for their industry and how things should be done, and of course their superb craftsmanship.

From the early days both were drawn to cabinetmaking. Mike recalls making all his own toys, falling in love with woodwork at school and topping the class. On the day he left school he rang all the cabinetmakers he saw on his bus route and two responded.

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Goods & Services | Bremich Cabinetmakers Brendan tried his hand at painting to follow in his dad’s footsteps, but after a mishap between a sander and his dad’s car he was encouraged to pursue cabinetmaking. There he found his passion.

His role is to understand the level of quality and input the work requires. Brendan is the details person and runs the manufacturing side, ensuring a job is completed to the highest standards.

“This is every cabinetmaker’s dream — to build furniture and fittings to this level of quality. It’s what you become a cabinetmaker to do. It’s a real privilege to complete jobs like this and give your cabinetmakers an opportunity to showcase their skills and talent.” - Co-owner Mike Wilson

Mike is the big picture thinker, the visionary who loves the challenge of getting a project underway and leads the design and technical side of the business.

From just the two of them 15 years ago, the company has blossomed to 20 staff comprising tradesman and apprentices operating from new premises in Swanson.

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The company has been involved in high-profile hospitality projects such as the fitting out of the Westin Hotel in The Viaduct, the fitout of the Clooney Restaurant in Auckland, and the flagship Speights Ale houses in Blenheim and Stonefields, and in big projects like the manufacture and installation of new fittings and furniture for Westpac Bank’s nationwide network of offices and retail outlets, to name a few.

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Mike and Brendan have established longstanding and beneficial relationships with architects and

custom-making is that you are always doing things for the first time. That’s what we try and find all the time,

- Co-owner Mike Wilson

designers resulting in Bremich Cabinetmakers building a reputation as wonderful craftsmen of custom-made furniture and fittings with a flair for novel and inventive ways with furniture. They enjoy experimenting with different finishes and have developed timber and metal finishes that are unique to their business such as “ebonised oak”, “blackened steel” and “weathered timber”, which have been trademarked.

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Focus | Brink’s Chicken

Tasting kiwi success Brink’s New Zealand Chicken is proud to be one of those rare family-owned businesses who are still thriving after 60 years.

breast. This too is on a ready to use tin foil tray.

“If you look at flavour trends coming through, Thai green is really popular. We wanted to do something that was just little bit different, it wasn’t your standard Thai green curry, but it was still nutritious enough in that it achieves four stars, health rating.”

Brink’s product manager Courtney Pomare puts their secret down to a great company culture, which means happy staff stick around and give great customer service. Courtney says Brink’s produces both barn-raised and free-range chicken, as well as a range of nourishing convenience foods. With some great cosy winter meal options, they offer a traditional chicken schnitzel, as well as garlic and herb schnitzels. They also do a tasty sage and onion meatloaf, “which is pretty much in an oven-ready tray, all the consumer has to do is rip the seal off and put it straight into the oven,” Courtney says.

Courtney says consumers want to know exactly what’s in their food, so Brink’s strive to offer simple, nutritious chicken.

“We always make sure with our convenience food that the flavours are understandable, all have no artificial flavours,

Courtney says consumers want to know exactly what’s in their food, so Brink’s strive to offer simple, nutritious chicken.

colours, and MSG.”

“If you look at your market trends, people are time poor, they want good, nutritious food that’s easy - Product manager Courtney Pomare to prepare and easy to consume,” she says.

Brink’s is SPCA certified, meaning they are regularly audited.

“We always make sure with our convenience food that the flavours are understandable and all have no artificial flavours, colours and MSG.” Brink’s offers a free-range three seed schnitzel and a rosemary schnitzel. They’ve also developed a new free range Thai green rolled

wasn’t your standard Thai green curry, but it was still nutritious enough in that it achieves four-stars health rating.”

Brink’s are SPCA certified, meaning they are regularly audited. This too is on a ready to use tin foil tray.

“If you look at flavour trends coming through, Thai green is really popular. We wanted to do something that was just a little bit different, it

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Focus | Brink’s Chicken The Brink’s company motto is ‘Proud people providing quality chicken your family can trust’. “That’s something that starts from the top and feeds down, but it also starts at the farm and feeds all the way through to the plate,” she says. “We pride ourselves on our relationship with our customers, and our consumers. We’re always just a phone call away, especially for our customers, and we always try and go above and beyond.

“We all work together to get the best outcome for the consumer, so from livestock, all the way through to sales, they’re at the core of our business, and we make sure they get a good experience.” Brink’s chicken is mostly available in New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets. You will also find the sage and onion meatloaf, and the Free Range schnitzels, in the butchery section at Countdown, and the Free Range Deli roll and cooked Meatloaf in the Deli section. They’ve just finished a refresh of their packaging, for their popular Free Range chicken range. “We have worked incredibly hard over the last 12 months with the new redesign of the packaging. That has worked really well for us, it’s a really clean, fresh feel,” Courtney says.

Brink’s offer: Barn raised: Whole birds — loose and bagged. Portion cuts — including skinless breast, skinless thigh fillets, drumsticks and nibbles. Convenient foods — including kebabs, schnitzels, meatloaf’s, smoked breast and tandoori breasts. Free range: Whole birds — loose and bagged. Portion cuts — including skinless breast, skinless thigh fillets, drumsticks and nibbles. Convenient foods — including kebabs, schnitzels and rolled breast.

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Focus | Ardmore Nurseries

Landscapers’ delight Fields of leafy trees, glossy green shrubs and carpets of coloured grasses greet customers of Ardmore Nurseries in Clevedon, south of Auckland. The wholesale plant nursery is a landscaper’s dream, offering a huge variety of beautiful plants nurtured in the rich alluvial soil of the Ardmore Valley.

Green fingers Kara and Richard Beaumont are proud to have picked up the reins of the family business from their parents, which has been growing and supplying hundreds of varieties of plants and trees to the Auckland and surrounding regions for several decades. The brother and sister team now lead the 14-hectare operation, which was founded in 1931 by their grandfather Harry Beaumont, a former mayor of Manurewa and a strong promoter of the establishment of the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

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grasses, New Zealand natives and exotic plants,” Kara Beaumont, Ardmore Nurseries customer service manager says.

Virtually a one stop shop for landscapers and “We sell to landscapers, developers, retail garden retail garden centres, Ardmore Nurseries offers over 400 different plant varieties grown in a range centres and any other businesses wanting large volumes and quick service.” of sizes from 1.5 litre pots to 45 litre bags. “We grow a huge range of field and container plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials and

“We strive to make it easy for our customers to do business with us. You can drive around our

nursery and select the plants you want. That is easier and more efficient for our customers,” Kara explains. “We also have a delivery service for customers and have recently bought a second truck to expand that service. The company has a large customer base including the largest landscaping company in the

No organisation stands alone Ardmore Nurseries thanks all those it has a working relationship with. In particular it would like to thank Rockeater Truck Services and Scott Base Nurseries for their support here, as well as their friendly and reliable service over many years.

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What is offered at Ardmore Nurseries? • More than 400 plant varieties including natives and exotics • Plants grown in containers and in the field • Knowledgeable and friendly service • Driving access and self-selection of plants • Plant delivery service.

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country, and puts that down to its commitment to producing quality plants and offering a wide variety.

Accumulation of knowledge

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They are grateful for the accumulation of knowledge and experience of family members who started and built the business many years ago.

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“Richard and I have a sense of responsibility to the history and the legacy of the family business,

“Richard and I have a sense of responsibility to the history and the legacy of the family business, and we want to do right by those who have gone before us. That’s very important to us.” - Customer service manager, Kara Beaumont

“We have fantastic peat-loam soil here in the Ardmore Valley which we have been growing on for more than 40 years. We are very aware that we need to look after this soil to continue to grow great quality plants long into the future,” Kara says. This fantastic soil means they are one of the few nurseries that still offer hessian wrapped (balled) plants. These are available during the autumn and winter planting season and provide great value. It’s easier for customers too, with no waste to dispose of.

and we want to do right by those who have gone before us. That’s very important to us.” Building on these strong foundations, Kara and Richard have introduced lean manufacturing processes with the support of the Kaizen Institute to improve efficiency.

One of the key principles of Kaizen is that improvement happens by ‘everyone, everyday, everywhere’. Kara and Richard are proud to have a team of positive, capable and engaged people at Ardmore Nurseries, who continue to work “A particular environmental focus for us has been together to drive improvement in all that they do. minimising waste sent to landfill after planting. Ardmore Nurseries supports 20 FTE staff. This is one of the main reasons for us continuing Opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to sell plants balled in hessian, a natural fibre to 5pm. AT which biodegrades over a few weeks.“

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Focus | Entire Electrical Solutions

Your entire electrical solution Entire Electrical Solutions can not only meet all your electrical needs, but they’re also helping with the national housing shortage in Auckland.

The team are currently working on 68 new homes in the Auckland Fenchurch development. These are a mix of affordable, social and market value homes, and are all six-star energy rated homes. Entire Electrical Solutions do more than just wire HNZ and affordable houses. They work on everything from the family batch to the family home or mansion, and are Master Electricians members.

Auckland manager Callum McGregor says, “We have been working with a lot of the major construction companies responsible for helping Housing New Zealand. HNZ are working towards fixing Auckland’s housing shortage and sky high “Being a part of the master electrical group prices for existing properties, by developing quick means we are we are backed by New Zealand’s only trade organisation that represents electrical turn-over affordable living."

contractors and this insures the quality of our For the feel good factor of a company who are workmanship and provides extra insurance to our not only helping to solve Auckland’s housing shortage issue, but are also light on the clients,” Callum says. environment, give Entire Electrical a call. If it’s Having wired up over 1,600 homes throughout electrical, they can install it! Canterbury, Auckland and Tauranga during the last four years, they are highly experienced at offering electrical solutions for people completing Entire Electrical’s services include: residential new builds, house modifications or • They can advise you on different lighting light commercial works. They also provide solutions to electrical trade queries including plugs, switches, lights, TV aerials, home theatre systems, security alarms, LED lighting, heat pumps, and air conditioning. Entire Electrical Solutions is also security licensed and capable of installing and helping your piece of mind with an alarm system to suit you for your home. They are also committed to working with electrical apprentices through their training with Skills. “We have a dedicated supervisor and an assessor to ensure a high quality of learning and workmanship from our trainees who excel through their studies,” Callum says. “We also have a full team with a mix of qualified tradesmen and apprentices working in Tauranga and Waikato.” Entire electrical is also committed to work place health and safety in the construction industry. “We have been fine tuning our practices ever since the Canterbury earthquakes, bringing this knowledge to our Auckland sites.”

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Focus | Hiremax

The equipment hire specialists For Auckland clients in the earthmoving and construction industries Hiremax offers a fullycustomised service so they get the right equipment to get the job done. Jacob Hart, marketing manager at Hiremax says this is a service that clients really appreciate. “If they want a digger and it needs a specific bucket, we will purchase the bucket for them, so they have exactly what they need.” For long-term leasers, Hiremax will also brand the equipment with the company’s logos, another service which Jacob says clients really appreciate. Hiremax also takes a personal approach to customer service, something which Jacob says is often lost in business today.

“We’re not like a big corporation. We’re a smaller company and still have a personal service. Our clients know they are dealing with an individual, not a big, faceless corporation.” All Hiremax machinery is up-to-date and of the highest quality. They have a full back up service, but as Jacob points out, with a fleet of machinery as young as Hiremax’s few things go wrong. “We are proud of our large fleet of machinery and love to maintain it in top condition. As we keep a highly serviced fleet of up-to-date machinery, our need for offsite servicing is kept at a minimal level.” Hiremax has been in the earthmoving industry for more than 50 years. The company started off as general earthmoving contractors and slowly evolved into the hire company it is today. Jacob says because they know the industry, they know what their clients need, and have developed

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Focus | Window Wise Blinds

The best in blinds A husband and wife duo have been providing the Auckland region with venetian and vertical blinds, supported by cleaning and repair services, since the eighties. Rowland and Jane Church of Window Wise Blinds first set up a local cleaning and repair service for venetian and vertical blinds in their basement garage, and the business soon flourished. It wasn’t long before their customers required new blinds to replace the old dilapidated ones, and so the very best New Zealand components and materials were sourced to provide high quality blinds at very reasonable prices, says Rowland. Window Wise Blinds was established along with the Wise Owl Morpork logo. Thousands of slenderline venetians and vertical blinds were sold until the late 1990s and early 2000s, when roller blinds became the preferred product. Sunscreen, blockout and light filtering fabrics of all varieties are now in vogue, although all the other venetian blind products are still available, including top quality wooden, polymer and 50mm aluminium venetian blinds.

“We are a mobile service so we come to you, so you can choose colours and products in your own home. We do a free measure and quote and sample viewing in the greater Auckland area and are available most weekends,” says Rowland. All their products are the best quality available in New Zealand and at better prices than most of their competitors, they say. The couple have supplied blinds to many high end homes, businesses, offices and schools and also work with rental property managers. Because of their extensive experience with maintenance and repairs they can often salvage old blinds to a new condition.

“The best features of Window Wise Blinds are that we are a dedicated husband and wife team, making us hands on in every aspect from quoting “With our help you can extend the life of your window coverings. There is no need to throw to installing and after sales care.

away those dusty or damaged old blinds. Whether you've got venetians, verticals or any other type of blind, we could make them look as good as new again,” says Rowland.

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Focus | Kitchen Studio

Bringing the heart of any home to life Kitchen Studio’s designs focus on the family, because the ‘heart of the home’ forms an important part of life for people. They offer over 30 years’ experience to ensure the results meet the highest standards. In today’s busy world, life revolves around the kitchen more than ever, says the Group’s chief executive Simon Harkness, so having a kitchen that suits your needs is important.

“The kitchen really is the hub of the home. I think it’s become more and more like that as people’s lives become busier and more hectic. Families often love getting together where there’s food.” - Chief executive Simon Harkness

Kitchen Studio caters for every home, be it a small, compact space or a large entertainer’s kitchen. “It all started more than 30 years ago when Kitchenpak Industries Ltd first supplied flat pack kitchens, and eventually evolved into Kitchen Studio with a national chain of showrooms offering full design, build and install services,” Simon says. A huge part of a successful design is the inhome consultation with one of Kitchen Studio’s experienced designers. “I think that’s what our customers really respond to. It’s a real point of difference, something unique, and customers love sharing their ideas about the space they are looking to renovate or create in a new home. “The kitchen really is the hub of the home. I think it’s become more and more like that as people’s lives become busier and more hectic. Families often love getting together where there’s food.”

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These have changed how homeowners can utilise the space available so it’s more efficient, he says. “People are looking for those innovative ideas in the design to maximise the use of space to make it much easier for themselves in terms of how they’re using the kitchen.

Kitchen Studio offer a 10-year total trust guarantee, plus they cover deposits with a guarantee, which means customers can purchase with confidence knowing they are protected when the money changes hands. The company uses some great European and global brands, Simon says, but also a lot of locally made products. So there’s a choice from suppliers in Germany and Austria such as Blum, or taps from Aquatica in New Zealand.

“I think people love to have more room in the kitchen, so they’ll often renovate the home around the kitchen and take out walls and create a much more open area.” The cabinetry is built locally, with choices of handles supplied from Christchurch, doors from There is an ongoing trend in Europe and New Hamilton and Kitchen Studio’s special double Zealand towards appliances being integrated cutlery tray made in Napier. and hidden, so the kitchen is a fresh, clean looking space yet still very functional. Customers also have a choice of the latest colours and textures to suit their home. “We can take any space and transform it.” AT Kitchen Studio’s five step process 1. Come to us and we’ll come to you. 2. We’ll get going on your new design. 3. Come and see where we’re heading. 4. We’ll start bringing your kitchen to life.

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The restaurant, which is available to all members of the public, is open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, a buffet dinner on Sunday nights and a buffet lunch from Wednesday to Friday. A popular feature of the club is its enviable sports bar and recreation room, called The Lower Deck, which is equipped with a new bar, full-size snooker table, four competition pool tables, a darts area and multiple screens to watch all major sporting events. Private functions are held regularly in the functions room and include weddings, conferences and corporate events, birthday parties and funerals.

Swanson RSA offers a range of facilities, including: • Restaurant • Members bar • Sports bar • Pool tables • Dart boards • TAB • 18 gaming machines • Outside area that looks over the golf course • Award-winning chef • Courtesy vehicle • Library • Function room for hire for gatherings, birthdays, weddings or funerals.

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There is seating for 200 people, with various seating and table arrangements available, as well as full catering and bar services. Swanson RSA runs a number of sections and activities for members, including weekly indoor bowls, darts and pool, cards, golf club, fishing club and bands. Bruce says membership is available to everyone, not just service people or ex-service people.

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Property & Construction | Woods

Innovation from the ground up When purchasing a home, or even when buying a parcel of land that’s ready for owners to make their mark, it’s easy to take for granted what it took for the developer to get to that point. It is a process that requires endurance, innovation and a strategic mind that knows the ins and outs of the often complex environment. Enter: Woods. Woods is a company with a rich history that began almost 50 years ago. As a leader in infrastructure, urban design and architecture, it creates and delivers integrated and comprehensive solutions from green, grey and brown field developments to comprehensive townhouses, industrial estates and commercial developments that are thoughtful, perform commercially, as well as being places that people enjoy. With a legacy of success, Woods is the preferred supplier to several large developers - some of

whom the business has worked with for more than 20 years. The integrity and longevity of these relationships has given rise to a profound respect between Woods, its clients and also the Councils it works with, which carries immeasurable benefits when working across public and private sector. With in-house technologies, systems and software that arm each of the business’ specialists with the tools to seamlessly and efficiently run every aspect of an ongoing project, Woods ticks all the boxes. The substantial consultancy delivers urban design, architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and geospatial services to the land development, build, health, institutional, energy,

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“Our work on the Long Bay subdivision, for example, will be delivered by 2020 at which point we will have been working on it for close to 20 years.”

Woods’ mandate to create and deliver better communities and its portfolio are true testament Drawn out bureaucratic challenges were no to how successful the business is in realising deterrent for Woods’ capable project staff made its objectives. up of collaborative team members who benefit With 120 staff - and growing, more than 15,000 from a flat organisation structure led by four hands-on directors. homes and sections developed since 1970, and 500 current projects - and growing, the numbers speak volumes.

Director Mark Williams has been with the business for close to quarter of a century and has helped to drive its compelling evolution. “I was educated in Wanganui and earned my Surveying Degree in Otago. I went overseas in the late 80s and then came back to New Zealand and joined Woods, and I have been here ever since. When I started with Woods we had eight or nine people. “As the second biggest land development firm in New Zealand, what we produce is tangible and the work we do we have always done well and enjoyed it.”

“It has taken a while but the end result will be 2,000 households - home to approximately 5,000 people - so a big community. “We faced tough conditions. There is quite a lot of contour in the land, it’s quite hilly, and the underlying soil conditions were challenging but we got through it all - and that is also attributable to a big joint effort with our partners.” The recent recipient of the 2017 AON Australia & New Zealand Best Employers Award, it’s evident that Woods has the perfect alchemy - great people, competitive expertise and a history and reputation that few in the industry could rival. AT

It’s a sentiment that is no doubt echoed by its many clients - some of them major New Zealand businesses like Fulton Hogan. “Our clients stay with us because they know we will do a good job. We keep tabs on the changing market and what our clients are doing, so we understand what they need. We are never not keeping abreast of these changes.” It is this continuity of service and determination to always remain committed that has seen Woods through projects that have literally taken years.

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Fast and effective steel frame construction Coresteel Buildings is experiencing strong growth as its faster, more cost-effective, steel frame construction technology gains traction throughout the country. The steel construction technology is taking on the more traditional building methods with its online building design and engineering system, Constructor, and sales growth is the proof of its success. The Whangarei headquarted steel construction company has been expanding its business, on average 40 percent a year, and over the last six years has grown 750 percent, Coresteel Buildings general manager Haemish Reid says. Coresteel has the ability to manufacture the largest cold form steel sections in the country. Its two building systems – the Bracketless Portal System and the Tapered Box Beam System — mean it can erect commercial and industrial steel frame buildings of very large sizes without compromising structural integrity.

systems utilise innovative engineering and are fully bolted. With the Bracketless Portal System, clearspans of over 30 metres can be achieved, and with the Tapered Box Beam System, clearspans of

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Using Constructor, the company takes the specifications presented by the client to create a pre-engineered building model and provides a fixed price very quickly. The heavy-duty steel building systems do not require knee braces, apex braces and tek screws. That is possible because the

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The factory-built kitset buildings are put together like a Meccano set on site, with no onsite welding required. The engineered design uses less steel than conventional methods without compromising structural integrity, meaning a more cost-effective product for customers.

Then shop drawings have to be drawn up and a manufacturer contracted to make the steel parts.

The company’s point of difference is the reduced time lines from design through engineering to construction, saving on costs at every stage, Haemish says. For instance, a 10,000 square metre building would take about 40 working days to design and 40 working days to manufacture. He says, using conventional methods, a client would first engage an architect to design the building and then an engineer to draw up the plans. That might take two to three months,

Coresteel streamlines that whole process and does it all in-house, producing a fixed price for the whole job very quickly. The revolutionary building system has some high-profile and well-known clients. Coresteel has recently built a commercial building for power equipment maker Stihl, a new regional office for rural farm servicing company PGG Wrightson, and is currently erecting a new building for NZ Trucks. Several PlaceMakers’ buildings have been constructed by Coresteel with one currently underway in Oamaru in the South Island. Wallace Development, Ballance Fertiliser, Mainfreight, Plumbing World, and Harvey Norman are all also

customers. And the company has constructed Coresteel Buildings several aviation hangars throughout New Zealand. Head office PO Box 1069 Haemish says the need for construction companies to be problem solvers is increasing. Whangarei 800 267 378 “Coresteel Buildings welcomes the chance to info@coresteel.co.nz collaborate with clients. Together we can find solutions to their challenges.” www.coresteel.co.nz Coresteel operates 25 franchises in New Zealand.

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Property & Construction | Altherm West

Aluminium joinery designed for Kiwi conditions Seeing your work endure always brings enormous satisfaction, and that is what the team at Altherm West experience every time they see the Almorah Rise Apartments in Newmarket, Auckland. It was one of the first projects undertaken by the window systems firm, and more than 30 years later it is still looking like new. “We see it every time we drive over the Southern Motorway” says Altherm West director Richard Prebble. “It still looks good and it gives you pride in a job well done.” He says the company takes pride in every job they undertake and that is why they have continued to grow over the last 30+ years. Altherm West manufactures aluminium joinery, double glazed windows and doors. They install in new buildings and replace windows and doors in existing homes and businesses. All products come with a five-year warranty, and all double glazing has a ten-year guarantee.

Architectural range, the increasingly popular Thermal Heart range, and have a strong capability in commercial systems, including seismic and flush-glazed joinery.

The Altherm West range includes: • Awning windows • Sliding windows • Bi-fold windows • Hinge and French doors • Sliding doors • Bi-fold doors • Entrance doors.

The company works with home and business owners, architects and designers to create the exact look and feel the owner is after. Solutions are tailored to meet the clients’ budget and requirements.

As well as a standard residential range, they also manufacture the APL Metro series and

Richard says not only does the aluminium joinery freshen up the look of a home, but adding double glazing is excellent for climate control and noise reduction. It future proofs the home and adds value to the property. The wide range of colours and looks available means aluminium joinery can be customised to suit any style of building.

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Property & Construction | Japan Homes

Cost-effective comfort From its high-speed bullet trains to its snowy peaks attracting skiers and snowboarders in their droves, Japan holds the hearts of people the world over. And that also goes for those in the commercial sphere. The country’s globally recognised efficiency, discipline and impeccable work ethic are all cornerstones of this brilliant economy and fortunately for New Zealand, we have access to this on home soil with the advent of Japan Homes. Combining international expertise with local knowledge, this special company is made up of staff who hail from Japan and have brought their impressive expertise to Auckland. A trusted Master Builder and Licensed Building Practitioner, the company is rightly proud of its Japanese standard of work. With an overarching vision to provide comfortable and affordable homes, the business is predicated on 10 key principles: honesty, problem solving, professionalism, communication, health and safety, economic buildings, great relationships, passion, legacy developments and client happiness. Japan Homes’ skillset focuses on accurate time management, quality control, excellent skills in managing contractors, financial consultation and brilliant designs.

Company director Masahiko Okabe (Mickey) has multi-faceted experience, completed hundreds of residential projects and is supported by an equally talented team. Supported in the business by an architectural graduate and a sales manager, both from Japan, Mickey has built a dedicated team and enjoys excellent strategic partnerships with others in the market he has made his professional home after many years of hard work. “Fifteen years ago I came to New Zealand from Japan and started carpentry after farming in South Auckland. Ten years ago I started Japan Homes focusing on renovation work. “Gradually I spent more and more time working on new houses. I have always put a lot of Japanese ideas into creating great spaces; Japanese building principles are strong and guide great functionality and support with creating space in homes. “We love Auckland and New Zealand. To solve the shortage of houses and make people happy in this city, we have decided to build comfortable and affordable homes using our skills. We aim to

be a dependable company that continues to grow business to Hong Kong and Japan. It will always for years to come.” continue to put its clients’ wants and needs first. The entire Japan Homes’ experience honours knowledge and skills based on Japanese carpentry culture. Offering new plans, extensions, subdivisions, whole house renovations and bathroom and kitchen renovations, the business incorporates architectural through to building services. Another speciality is its Japanese style bathrooms (Ofuro), Japanese style kitchens and Japanese gardens. For the future Mickey has ambitions to take the business to the stock market and take the

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Property & Construction | Landmark Homes West and Central Auckland

Make your home a Landmark Making the decision to subdivide your existing property and build a new dwelling can be daunting, but with the team at Landmark Homes West and Central Auckland, dealing with all that red tape has never been easier. The team at Landmark Homes takes all the stress out of the process and will take care of all your resource consent and local council issues.

“We do a lot of projects where people want to subdivide their site and put a new house on the back,” she says.

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“We arrange the subdivision process and manage it from start to finish. We offer a complete wrap-around service.

Landmark Homes West and Central Auckland will guide you through the subdivision and newbuild stages, accommodating your needs and shaping your ideas into reality, using the best housebuilders and project managers. Owners Warwick and Julie Aldridge say their company’s unique location covering Central Auckland means it has considerable experience in subdividing residential sites with older houses on them.

“It’s much easier for the client because they only have to deal with one company and they get their home designed within the parameter of the subdivision as well.”

Building the perfect home “It’s about maximising the site potential under the for you unitary plan. We also do the removal and rebuild option, when people love the area and the street but they want to update and rebuild their new home on site.

Landmark homes can personalise your lifestyle, building homes that make the best use of light, space and aspect, while giving you the chance to incorporate your ideas and dreams.

The West and Central Auckland business builds a wide variety of houses, from modest homes for first home buyers through to architecturally designed homes for architects. “We have our own range of plans, but most of our work involves design and build, because of the unique site constraints in Auckland,” Julie says. “We are a one stop shop. We have had clients in the past who have gone off to organise their own subdivision and resource consent, and have then come back to us saying they wished they had done the process through us. “We aim to make everything simple and uncomplicated for people. We are easy to deal with and everyone here is invested in seeing our clients’ dream home come to fruition.” AT

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Property & Construction | Mod Builders

The renovation specialists When people think of renovations they often think about disruption, stress and mess. The phrase ‘divorce dust’ has even been coined He says they are also very aware they are to describe the stress that many couples undergo working in the client’s living space, so they living surrounded by the chaos of a renovation. ensure the workplace is clean and make sure the family is fully inducted into health and Mike Dunbar of Mod Builders says it doesn’t safety procedures. have to be this way. One of the first things Mod Builders does when working with a new client, is send them a prestart questionnaire. This asks such things as what the client’s home is like now and what they want it to be like, why they want to make these changes, and what their lifestyle is like. Part of this is to ensure that Mod Builders can fit in, as much as possible, around the client. “If they’ve got kids they need to get off to school in the morning, they don’t want to be working around builders. It there’s a mother who’s been up with a baby at four in the morning, she doesn’t want to be woken by builders at seven thirty. “Wherever possible we work around the client so the process is enjoyable for them.”

He says the team at Mod Builders enjoy what they are doing, so they want to work with clients who equally enjoy the building process. To this end they put a huge emphasis on good communication. Sometimes clients come to them with plans already drawn up, but often they are the first point of contact when people are doing renovations. “I guess it’s the Kiwi way, to talk to the builder first, and often doing that can save them money on having architectural plans drawn up, money they can then spend on their house.” Mod Builders are members of Master Builders, and are Licensed Building Practitioners. The team includes two apprentices which Mike says is part of their commitment to the industry.

“Everyone on the team enjoys what they’re doing. We all want to have a good day, and that includes working with the client, having good communication, and ensuring they’re enjoying the building process as well.” AT

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Property & Construction | Elite Kitchens & Cabinets

Ambition in action When speaking with the owner and operator of Elite Kitchens & Cabinets Ltd in Auckland, you are immediately struck by the ‘how does he do it all?’ feeling. While that feeling lingers as Hamish Ross talks about his extraordinary experiences, there’s no doubt why his successful business - 60 years old this year - has continued to perform so well in the market. When Hamish bought this business in 2014, he brought with him the type of expertise that would normally require more than one lifetime to earn. Previously a partner in a successful law firm, Bell Gully, for a decade and with a PhD in law, Hamish just casually drops in to the conversation that he has also been a member of several America’s Cup winning teams since 2001. On top of that he entertains a number of hobbies including classic yachting, surfing, history and cycling. It explains the ‘how does he do it all?’ impression, right? But back to the business he now calls his own. Since its establishment in 1958, Elite Kitchens & Cabinets has rightfully enjoyed a long

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Providing superior kitchen design, kitchen manufacture and kitchen installation services throughout the greater Auckland region, the business is passionate about everything it does and is committed to exceeding customer expectations in every aspect of its service.

“He told me ‘It’s always about people not equipment’ and I have to agree. We have great people in our business who have worked hard to create a good, local customer base and strong, reliable service.” AT

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Of the business’ key points of differentiation in the market Hamish comments, “We don’t seek to participate in the low cost mass production, we cater for people looking for nice kitchens at good prices. “We believe in the quality of a kitchen that can stand the test of time and for us that means 2030 years, not just 4-5 years, before having to get another one. “We concentrate on strong cabinetry and prefer to deal with New Zealand based suppliers and provide a good, reliable service. “With that said, we also do use the very best European hardware. Rather than save a few pennies, we prefer to rely on German and Austrian hardware because they offer greater reliability and strength and equally are long-lasting.” While conceding the business is always seeking to improve itself, Hamish says one of the best

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Property & Construction | ZCAP

High speed construction Modular high-speed construction is the way of the future, says ZCAP owner and COO Arnold Kanon, and this is demonstrated perfectly in the new Kauri Flats School in Takanini. While a construction such as this would normally He says while ZCAP likes to start at the early design development process so the modular take 12 months, the school was completed in methodology can be incorporated into the design, 5 ½ months. they can take a conventional stick-built design Arnold says this speed of construction is and create a modular version if required. because most of the construction is done off-site The buildings are produced in modules off site, under controlled conditions; there’s no stopping for bad weather or any other on-site disruptions. under controlled conditions, using the same materials and designed to the same codes and ZCAP also builds homes, with the average build standards as conventionally built constructions. time being eight weeks, as opposed to around 52 They are put together on site to the design intent weeks with conventional building. and specifications. This speed of construction makes ZCAP’s Arnold points out that along with speed of modular building system ideal for solving the construction, building off-site also ensures better Auckland housing crisis, and the increasing Health and safety is also improved as quality management. Materials are securely need for the new schools and classrooms, approximately 80 percent of the building stored so there is less chance of damage or says Arnold. construction is off-site. It’s also ideal for live deterioration from moisture and the elements. sites, such as schools, hospitals and other As with conventional building, ZCAP can build Structurally modular homes are also generally businesses, as there is limited disruption. homes of any description, from modest dwellings stronger than the conventional model, because to high-spec architecturally designed homes, each module is engineered to independently ZCAP has been building for more than 30 years, along with office buildings, even high-rises. The withstand the rigours of transportation and and has been a modular construction company only difference is they do it much faster. craning onto foundations. for more than 10 years, partnering with Arnold says modular construction also offers greater flexibility for architects and home owners.

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Arnold says it is definitely the way of the future for the building industry and he is proud to be part of this new revolutionary construction method. AT ZCAP 42 Lady Ruby Dr East Tamaki Auckland 021 493 481 info@zcap.co.nz www.zcap.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Superhome Movement

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The affordable superhomes “With smart design that extra cost can easily The Superhome Movement is a be met by reducing the floor area of a new not-for-profit building industry home by a small amount – three to five square group of professionals whose metres,” Bob says. passion is to raise the standards of new homes. It includes, builders, Building Code outdated Bob says New Zealand’s Building Code sets a developers, designers and low standard for home building and is 20 years architects, and product suppliers. behind other developed countries. Co-founder of the Superhome Movement, Christchurch architect Bob Burnett says, “It’s a myth that a superhome is too expensive. More and more people are realising that a superhome is affordable.” “Superhomes are built to a higher energyefficiency standard than what the NZ Building Code requires. That means the power bills are much lower than standard new homes, and they have higher levels of insulation and ventilation meaning they are healthier too.” “And it only costs an additional $5,000 to $6,000 for an average-sized new home to be built to the standard of a Superhome.

“It’s a myth that a superhome is too expensive. More and more people are realising that a superhome is affordable.” - Co-founder Bob Burnett

“It is the minimum standard that a new home must meet, not a target to aspire to,” he says “We don’t heat or ventilate our homes enough. The insulation we put in new homes is about one third of what other OECD countries do. This results in unhealthy homes that are not fit for purpose and fall well below WHO recommendations for healthy living environments. “New Zealand has the highest rate of childhood asthma in the world. About 30 percent of seven year olds in New Zealand have asthma. An appalling statistic and research has shown our cold, damp houses are to blame.”

NZMA opens Auckland trades campus With a growing demand for skilled tradespeople across Auckland, the new NZMA Trades Campus in Mount Wellington is seeing big demand from young people wanting a career in the trades. NZMA (New Zealand Management Academies) launched the new trades campus in early April on the site of the former Noel Leeming clearance centre at 807 Great South Road.

“Along with the huge number of new houses being built in Auckland, we also supply the commercial construction industry with new warehousing, factories and shopping centres.”

The 8,000 square-metre campus is fitted out with brand new classrooms, workshops and labs. Purpose-built, the site will be a hub for hundreds of students wanting to learn trades skills in South Auckland from highly experienced tutors.

The new campus, which is close to public transport amenities, contains a real-life, threebedroom house within its workshop, where students of all trades will work.

Big demand for trades courses Campus manager Tony Atina says the new campus has increased capacity from 80 trades students up to 350.

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It offers training in construction, electrical engineering, painting and plastering, plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying, as well as Youth Guarantee courses.

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With numbers currently sitting at about 120 and still another seven intakes to occur this year, Tony expects enrolments to grow significantly.

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The entire South Auckland community is already benefiting, with strong numbers of Maori and Pasifika students, as well as those who have recently moved to New Zealand, getting a head start on their careers. “We are mainly concentrating on the primary needs of the construction industry at the moment,” Tony says.

“They see the framework that is up and will learn placement of electrical wiring and plumbing etc,” Tony says. “Usually we build 9.6-metre sleepouts as a main project and have donated a couple over the years. This year, our end project will be to produce at least four two-bedroom relocatable homes for the campus.” New Zealand is forecast to need around 56,000 new construction workers by 2022, with about half of that demand in Auckland. NZMA has about 3500 trainees nationally and has been owned since 2014 by ACG Education, formerly Academic Colleges Group. AT NZMA Trades Campus 807 Great South Road Mt Wellington 1062 (09) 217 0500 tony.atina@acgedu.com www.nzma.ac.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | New Zealand Timber Industry Federation

The multi-faceted wonders of wood Timber is construction’s material mainstay, playing a strong role in building since the 1800s, based on its natural qualities of strength, durability and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. According to the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation (NZTIF), the thousand-year tradition has retained its popularity in recognition of cost advantages, access to services and seismic performance amongst many other benefits.

Seismic performance In New Zealand wood has long been favoured over brick for residential buildings because of its ability to flex under stress. Experiments carried out last year by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) show timber is the best construction material for coping with New Zealand’s seismic conditions, even more so for a timber framed house built on a piled foundation system.

Physical factors Timber framed construction methods have superior thermal insulating qualities to competing

products because of its lower thermal bridging properties. Timber also has a lower temperature gradient profile, therefore reducing the condensation issues associated with steel. Modern preservatives provide timber with protection against the effects of moisture and insect attack, balanced with minimal use of chemicals. Timber is also a natural electrical insulator, particularly when dry, as is the norm in modern house framing. Another key benefit is ease of access to plumbing, electrical and communication services a raised timber floor provides.

Both our native and plantation forests absorb and store carbon dioxide for the full duration of their life cycle, including when it is used as a building material. By actually soaking up and storing carbon, timber is the only construction material which has a positive impact on greenhouse gases within the atmosphere.

Cost competition The cost of timber in frames for an affordable new home build is four to five percent of the total cost. “Timber framed construction is very cost effective and that includes timber piled and framed flooring systems,” Kevin says.

Several grades of framing timber can be used in residential house construction, SG6, SG8 and “With piled systems you have that ease of SG10. “These grades have different physical access, whether you are installing, maintaining or properties, but all comply with building codes repairing services such as your electrical wiring, and perform to required standards. While SG8 plumbing, IT cabling etc under the house. In a is the most commonly used grade, other grades solid concrete foundation this becomes much such as SG6 can be substituted into house more difficult and a much bigger challenge,” designs very easily and could in fact result in NZTIF director Kevin Hing explains. cost savings. AT

Suitably sustainable Plantation forests occupy about six percent of our land area and produce more than enough timber and wood products to meet the country’s future needs. Almost all of the timber used in New Zealand’s construction is sourced from these sustainably managed plantation forests and not from our indigenous forests. This plantation resource continues to expand as harvested trees are replaced and new land planted.

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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.

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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. Our scaffolding enables clients to work safely at heights when constructing, renovating or repairing buildings. The scaffolds are assembled by qualified tradesmen with extensive construction knowledge that can safely – and literally – get your project off the ground.

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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. The reform includes using scaffolding where previously a ladder would have done the job. This means that even menial tasks around the

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Property & Construction | Best Practice

How to deliver ‘best practice’ We often hear the term “best practice” used in the workplace, but do we know what it really mean? The definition of “best practice” is as follows: “Best practice is a method or technique that has been generally accepted as superior to any alternatives because it produces results that are superior to those achieved by other means, or because it has become a standard way of doing things, e.g. a standard way of complying with legal or ethical requirements." In simple terms this means finding and using the best ways of doing a task that have been accepted within the industry that you work in as the standard that should be reached. How do we go about finding the best way of doing a task? We can look at the other successful companies in our business sector and see how they are doing the task, or we can look for any commonly

accepted, standard operating procedures or regulatory standards that are in use, in our business sector, which are used to achieve business objectives. Best practices are a large part of accreditation standards such as ISO 9000 and ISO 14001. Applying the appropriate best practice standards to your business will enable you to work to objective criteria to achieve quality outcomes.

In New Zealand industry the rate of injury and death is unacceptably high, and significant improvement needs to be made. The fact is that in spite of considerable effort by, and even successes in, some sections of industry, the performance overall is far short of best practice.

This criticism is to some degree backed up by the regulatory requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to take “all steps so far as is reasonably practicable”.

The principles of best practice include:

life of the structure/task being designed. The designer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the plant, substance, structure or task is designed to be without risks to the health and safety of persons using it, handling it, storing, constructing it, manufacturers it, undertaking it or who may be exposed or affected by the plant, substance, structure or task.

1. Safety in design

2. Safety leadership

The main reason for this is that best practice will differ depending on the individual task being undertaken and according to the environment in which it is being undertaken.

Safety in design means the integration of control measures early in the design process to eliminate or, if this is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risks to health and safety throughout the

Develop a health and safety management system and appoint a health and safety leadership team. Include safety requirements in all construction documents. Ensure adequate trained and

There are some criticisms of the term "best practice." There are claims that the work necessary to decide what is, and to practice, the "best" is rarely done.

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Property & Construction | Best Practice certified staff is employed as required by the project being undertaken. Use only suitably qualified sub-contractors as required by contract specifications. Carry out management led site inspections. Ensure regular toolbox meetings and health and safety committee meetings are held and any recommendations are put in action ASAP. Recognise and reward good safety leadership.

3. Identifying and managing risk Set up a risk register and record risk information. Implement systematic risk management processes. Record residual safety risk information in the risk register. Communicate safety risk information to all relevant stakeholders. Record safety information relevant to all operations. Establish a system for all stakeholders to report hazards.

Communicate safety commitment to all stakeholders via posted copies of current dated copy of company health and safety policy signed by the managing director of the company.

5. Continuous improvement Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety. Undertake regular measurement of project safety performance using leading indicators and lagging indicators, and regularly analyse safety performance data.

6. Monitoring and compliance Conduct regular site inspections. Ensure there is a system in place to verify that all recommended remedial actions identified in any inspection report have been carried out and signed off by the person responsible.

4. Engagement

7. Documentation

Ensure all staff are trained to carry out their respective tasks and hold any required current certifications to carry out those tasks.

Develop a system to ensure that all documents are current and copies are available for all stakeholders that may need access to them.

In summary Although “best practice” may give definite criteria, formula or prescription, the implementation of “best practice” will always require the adaptation of the principles dependent on the circumstances of the task being undertaken, and the environment in which it is being undertaken.

they operate, and therefore will require at least some unique practices depending on these factors.

By analysing past performances in our own operations, looking at other similar types of businesses' operations and checking regulatory requirements, we can identify the best practices that will give compliance with regulatory requirements to take all steps so far as is There is no perfect one size fits all formula for reasonably practicable, and then incorporate “best practice” as each business has different requirements and different environments in which these into your business plan.

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Property & Construction |Steelgal

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Better quality barriers Fanshawe Street car park’s new safety barriers are an example of the work undertaken by Auckland company Steelgal NZ Ltd.

as those seen outside the Auckland Art Gallery, and for a range of urban, parks and reserves projects, such as park benches, rubbish bins and bollards. All their barriers, lights and columns are ATCOP (Auckland Transport Code of Practice, and NZTA (NZ Transport Authority) approved.

The new barriers are part of Auckland Transport’s plan to upgrade car parks in the central business district, and a step forward in safety, says Steelgal NZ’s key account manager Will Young.

Steelgals’ diversity of products means the company can offer almost unlimited scope in the design and manufacturing of unique products and has enabled Steelgal NZ to continue to grow and expand over its more than 25 years in business. AT

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The barriers are a major improvement on what is currently used in many car parking buildings, and means drivers and pedestrians can have added confidence. They are being installed by Chelsea Contracting.

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Car parking barriers are just one of the products designed, manufactured and supplied by Steelgal NZ. The company supply a range of streetlight, floodlight and decorative columns which are found throughout New Zealand and around the world.

Installing the high-tech ventilation, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems in Cobb Chicken Farm’s multi-million dollar poultry farm and hatchery near Huntly required precision work and a high level of expertise. Richard Geurts, project manager of commercial property maintenance company Foundation One, says the company secured the contract at Cobb Chicken because of its strong reputation for delivering challenging projects and ensuring buildings continue to operate effectively over time.

Steelgal’s street lights can be seen in places such as the Victoria Park Tunnel, the decorative light poles outside the Auckland Art Gallery, the Pakuranga interchange, and lighting up motorways, such as the Te Rapa and the Ngaruawahia sections of the Waikato expressway.

The new GGP Quarantine facility will produce chickens to breed high-value chicks using Petersime Incubators. These will be distributed around New Zealand and the world.

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Social Media in the Workplace A recent social media outburst by a prominent rugby player who made unpopular remarks on homosexuality has raised the issue of an Employee's freedom of speech with respect to the rights of their employer. This incident very quickly brought the employer into the limelight. The Employer formally addressed the issue, accepted the player's explanation but continued to say "Rugby Australia will use this experience as an opportunity to remind all employees of their obligation to use social media in a respectful way". Staff have good faith obligations not to bring their employer or business into disrepute and that duty goes right to the heart of the employment relationship between the parties in terms of trust and loyalty. Nevertheless it is of great importance in today's modern society and particularly so in light of the recent media attention that businesses should have a very clear policy on social media behaviour for all workers. Please see below for our recommendations as a minimum. This should become part of your overarching "ICT policy" (Information, Communications & Technology) or be explicit clauses in your Employment Agreements.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY • The Employer expects its employees to maintain a certain standard of behaviour when using social media. Social media includes; blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds and, business networking sites, web-based forums or message boards for work or personal purposes. • Unauthorised use of social media during work hours is prohibited on work or personal computers or devices. Use of social media may be permitted during breaks. • Employees are not permitted to refer to the Employer in any social media forum except as expressly agreed by the Employer. • Employees are not permitted to identify any person associated with the Employer's business except as expressly agreed to by the Employer and the person concerned. • Employees are not permitted to disclose via any social media confidential information relating to their employment which includes but is not limited to; employment terms and conditions, policies, rosters, internal communications and any concerns or complaints which the Employee or another Employee may have against the company. • Using or sharing libelous, defamatory, offensive, derogatory, racist or obscene remarks or content are strictly prohibited at all times.

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