Creating warm and inviting interiors Colour
Coastal tones
Bringing outdoor elements inside
Surface details
Adding texture to any decor
The do’s and don’ts of creating living space
Shadow lands
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Welcome
This issue of Build & Renovate Today has a natural feel to it, kicking off with a piece called ‘coastal tones’, about embracing outdoor elements in your interior décor. This theme carries on in articles discussing the ins and outs of creative outdoor spaces and how to add texture to interior surfaces.
There’s information on making sustainable home design work for you, lighting outdoor areas and how to attract native wildlife to your patch.
We also look at ways to create a sense of space, how to design a kitchen you’ll love forever, and tricks you’ll need to create that perfect outdoor area.
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This gorgeous side table is crafted from reclaimed Oregon beams and embodies the full wine aficionados. It’s finished in raw hard wax oil, which brings out the true natural form of the timber. This statement side table brings an essence of earthiness and character to any room.
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With a Chevron weave pat tern and made from 100 percent pure lambs’ wool, this throw is luxurious and beautiful. The wool is grown exclusively at Ruanui Station in the Central North Island and is a New Zealand made product. Bring a pop of colour into your home with this throw of exceptional quality.
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The Basket of Light is based on a Māori myth in which three baskets were used to bring knowledge down from the gods to the people of the land. David Trubridge has created three distinct and creative designs – leaf, crystal and wave. Basket of Light brings a unique pattern of light into your home and has been recently redesigned, so the plastic has been replaced with birch plywood.
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When it comes to improving your home, one of the most important investments you can make is in interior furniture. Having the right furniture in your home can make a huge difference in how you, your family, and your guests feel when they come in.
Furniture not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of a room but can also provide comfort, functionality, and even storage. From sofas and chairs to tables and lamps, the right furniture can bring your home together and make it more enjoyable to live in.
When shopping for new furniture, it’s important to pay attention to details like size, colour, and style to ensure that you are selecting pieces that will complement each other and create a cohesive look. It’s also important to consider the size of the space. Oversized furniture can make the room look cluttered and cramped, whereas smaller pieces can make a room look empty and uninviting. Selecting pieces that are properly sized for the room will help create a balanced look that is both attractive and functional. The colour of the furniture is also an important factor to consider. Neutral colours like beige, grey, and white are popular choices because they can easily be accessorised with artwork, throw pillows, and other items to add a splash of colour to the room. Bold colours like red, yellow, and blue can also add a touch of personality to the space, but it’s important to consider how the colours will look when paired with other furniture.
If you’re looking for comfort, opt for pieces like plush sofas and chairs that offer plenty of support. For functionality, consider pieces that offer storage such as ottomans, side tables, and cabinets. And if you’re looking to add a touch of style, there are
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many modern and traditional pieces to choose from. In addition to providing comfort and functionality, interior furniture can also help to improve the look and feel of a space. From bright and bold colours to intricate patterns and textures, there’s something for every taste.
The style you choose should suit your home and your personal taste. Do you prefer modern, traditional, or something in between? If you’re not sure what style you like, it’s best to browse online or visit a furniture store to get a feel for what’s available. When it comes to materials, choose pieces that are made of quality materials that will last. Avoid furniture made of cheap materials that will break down quickly or be difficult to repair. Look for items with solid wood frames and high-quality fabrics and finishes.
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This spacious, substantial and environmentallyfriendly designed home suits perfectly in its semi-rural setting just outside Christchurch.
Built by Brendan Falloon Builders, the property won the APL Sustainable and Environmental Excellence Award, and a Gold Award, for this stunning home in Ohoka, at the Registered
Master Builders’ 2022 House of the Year competition.
A high level of thought and care has gone into this home, which features an impressive range of passive and active sustainability measures. Notable passive measures include optimal solar orientation, passive heating from exposed concrete floors, super insulation, natural cross ventilation, and cooling from the rolling slatted screens.
Bulk rainwater harvesting, extensive water storage and re-use, solar panels with battery storage, and an EV charging station are just some of the active measures incorporated.
In addition to creating an inspiring home, the outdoor space has also benefitted from sustainable approaches with extensive areas of native species being planted on retired farmland to encourage the return of bird life.
The Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition recognises the very best homes, builders, and craftsmen across New Zealand. This year the regional competition had over 295 entries across eight regions.
The awards are made possible through the support of Altus Window Systems, Bunnings Trade, CARTERS, GIB, Master Build 10-Year Guarantee, Pink Batts, Plumbing World, Resene, and APL Window Solutions.
Give yourself a moment to relax into the soulful aesthetic of coastal tones, which transform your home into a getaway sanctuary.
Creating a space of coastal peace requires using natural light and elements to replicate the natural grace of Aotearoa’s environment.
Island Interiors is an interior design business based on Waiheke Island, just a short 40-minute ferry ride from Tāmaki Makaurau. They have a passion for residential interior design and create timeless designs, which complement the natural beauty of New Zealand.
Owner of Island Interiors, Susannah Matheson says creating a space using coastal tones is all about maintaining a connection to the outdoors and bringing natural elements inside the home.
“A room with a connection to the outdoors can create a clear coastal feeling. This could be doors to a dining space, a living space, which opens out to a stunning view or a
bedroom with a magical window view of the sunrise.”
Susannah says the difference between the typical urban dwelling’s interior design style and coastal aesthetic is the interaction with the outdoors.
“Bring outdoors into the house and make the most of any room, which you can connect to nature.”
She says a traditionally coastal theme home has elements of blue, white and greys in the colour palette, commonly following the ‘Hampton’ design style property.
“There are no rules, you can make any colour a coastal theme home. The beautiful greens of our environment are always a source of inspiration.”
Light and spacious rooms create the relaxed feeling of a coastal tones home.
“Natural textures are always going to give a more coastal feeling. We use materials such as sisal, linen, rattan and wool to replicate these coastal moments.”
Bring outdoors into the house and make the most of any room, which you can connect to nature.
A coastal home is all about making your place a relaxing, tropical sanctuary. Here are some top tips for making your home a coastal dream:
• Use earthy tones and colours
• Remove unnecessary clutter
• Use bright lighting to create openness
• Bring the outdoors inside with greenery.
Choosing to layer textures helps to break up white-on-white helping the space from falling flat. Adding white-washed woods such as on a feature wall or on the ceilings can also give coastal accents.
“Removing clutter and only including objects, which are used helps give a feeling of lightness. Especially if you’re lucky enough to have a view you want to make it the hero.”
Most importantly, a coastal home should make you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in the door.
“We live such busy lives and a home with a coastal theme should make you feel relaxed. Using design interior finishes in your home, which are practical yet beautiful, means you will feel comfortable in your home.”
Taking inspiration from overseas is another way to bring coastal tones into your home if you don’t have access to an outdoor living space.
Considering the cardinal direction of your room can help you decide on colour tones needed for the space.
Susannah suggests Italian yellow tones for a South facing room needing to feel warmer, or traditional blues if the room is West facing and needs to be cooled down.
All of these design elements create a stunning and coastal dream home, where you want to live and be relaxed inside.
Island Interiors have a team who can help you design your space for your next build or renovation. To find out more get in touch with Susannah at islandinteriors.co.nz.
and there’s no electricity retailer playing middle man.
A unit of self-generated and self-consumed electricity from solar can generate benefits that positively impact the entire energy value chain.
This reduction of congestion can also defer transmission and network investment, meaning we all save.
How can I get solar working for me?
For one, you need to choose a specialist, reputable partner - and this should always be an accredited SEANZ member.
SEANZ carefully scrutinise solar providers and ensures that they’re up to the task of providing a reputable, reliable solution and service.
New Zealand is electrifying our transport fleet and industry at an alarming rate, which is great news for our carbon emissions and climate targets, but have we built the generation for this demand?
In the last year, we’ve burnt more coal than ever before (and it’s all imported) to keep pace with the demands for electricity and peak demand response.
This is simply not a sustainable future for our electricity supply,
nor is it what is envisaged when we buy our EV’s to decarbonise transport.
Our political leaders have a target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030, yet here we are importing coal in 2023 to burn for electricity generation. It is simply not acceptable; in fact it is embarrassing!
Politically, we seem to be waiting and watching for two (possible) white elephants that are touted as solutions to our renewable energy shortage – the much talked about future of the aluminium smelter in Bluff, and the proposed
development of Lake Onslow hydro battery project.
The reality is, we need action now. We need to be building new, clean, reliable energy generation now – and lots of it!
Solar can be built at any scale, and in almost any location (unlike hydro and wind) meaning it is less reliant on our transmission and distribution assets to move the power to where the demand exists.
Solar power is no silver bullet but is a valuable part of our total energy solution. What solar power does offer is a number of advantages that can benefit stakeholders from individual households, to business owners, commercial and industrial clients, right up to our network providers and even Transpower. Every unit of electricity that is generated and consumed from solar is a unit of electricity that doesn’t need to be generated by a hydro dam (or coal plant) – it doesn’t need to be shifted by our transmission network and it doesn’t need to be distributed by your local lines company and
Ask around and look for a company that has been established for a while, so you don’t end up with someone ‘learning solar’ on your roof.
Why Infinite Energy?
At Infinite Energy, we’ve been wholly dedicated to solar power since 2013. In this time, we’ve invested heavily into developing our people, knowledge base and our communities. Our projects in this time have focused on delivering outstanding outcomes – projects that have been truly pioneering and that have received national awards and recognition.
We understand the energy landscape designing and building solar and battery systems that allow our clients to maximise their returns through value stacking.
Our focus is on design. Design for outstanding outcomes, accuracy, aesthetics, performance, safety, and compliance.
Are you next? We’d love to speak to you about your energy needs –and how a properly designed and installed solar power and battery system can benefit you!
People often wonder how to open up space in their homes, especially in their living rooms because more space often makes a living space look tidier, allowing homeowners and guests to move around the room more easily.
Here are some dos and don’ts with opening up space, particularly in the lounge area.
A few different references touch on various ways people should and shouldn’t create more space in their homes.
Housely.com advises homeowners to have:
1. Mirrors
Do: hang a mirror as it makes a space feel more spacious as it reflects light and creates an illusion of spaciousness. Hang one or two mirrors in your lounge or near a window.
If it’s close to the windows, it’s more likely to reflect the light, the wall colour, and décor, which makes the room feel bigger.
Don’t: have a small mirror/s because it doesn’t help make the room feel big. Ensure the mirror/s are big, tall and strong so they don’t fall either.
2. Furniture
Do: have furniture around like a couch, TV, dining table or coffee table, and/or maybe a chair in the living room as this will help the house feel homely and cosy. Also, try to space out the furniture, so it’s not too close/touching one another.
Don’t: have lots of furniture, causing the space to feel enclosed and cluttered.
According to idealhome.co.uk, there are other things people should consider to make a room look spacious and stylish.
3. Make elements blend together with colour palettes
Do: pick a colour for the lounge. Homeowners should choose colours they like and can try to colour co-ordinate with other things in their lounge like a dining table cloth, which could match with the cushions on the couch, the rug, or the kitchen.
Don’t: use too many colours or different tones of the same colour because it becomes overwhelming and takes the attention away from the spaciousness.
4. Huge rug
Do: include an oversized rug to form an idea that the rug becomes a room of its own, different from the dining or kitchen area in the same space. Choose a rug with nice patterns to match the graphic shapes and patterns already used in the area.
Don’t: have a small rug even if it suits the colour scheme. Get a
large, comfortable-looking rug, big enough to be placed under furniture like a coffee table, TV and TV stand, another chair, and/ or a couch.
Culturesouthwest.org.uk suggests:
5. Simple decoration
Do: use a table and couch in the living room with some cushions, a couch throw, paintings, and even plants, which will look good together. If you have neutralcoloured walls then use bright
décor to keep the room looking funky, lively and open.
Don’t: overdo it. When someone has a small room, it’s best to not overdecorate because the room will look smaller than it already is. Don’t have more than three furniture pieces if the room is already too small. Simple and less will go a long way.
6. Storage
Do: store storage in drawers, on a table, or on the shelves, if needed, because having some storage spaces can make the room look homely, tidy and spacious. Storage spaces should be used to the homeowner’s benefit. For instance, blend the storage in with the décor; have plants, books, and other things on the shelves to look decorative and deliberate.
Don’t: have things lying everywhere. Use furniture to hide storage rather than have things lying around.
Don’t have lots of furniture, causing the space to feel enclosed and cluttered.
Building sustainable homes is becoming more popular as people start taking initiative when caring about the planet and finding ways to individually do their part. However, some people believe sustainable homes mean they’re less attractive, so what are some ways houses can be environmentally friendly, as well as modern and aesthetically pleasing?
Directors from an award-winning practical, design-orientated architectural company Borrmeister Architects, and a sustainable and bespoke architectural studio Common-Good Architects, share their advice on making a sustainable home look modern and appealing.
Directors and Registered Architects Wulf Borrmeister of Borrmeister Architects and ToniRose Brookes of Common-Good Architects, believe if a sustainable home is considered from the get-go, then there is no reason its aesthetic should be constricted.
“A holistic design approach starting with looking at a home’s placement and orientation within its site, considering how it responds to its site and surroundings, including sun paths, prevailing winds etc., will assist in the design of a home, which naturally and thoughtfully integrates into its landscape,” Toni-Rose says.
They both agree that including design features like wellconsidered roof overhangs or screening to provide shading can help the look and appeal of a home in addition to serving a practical purpose, when combined thoughtfully into a design.
“Design is very subjective, what one person finds appealing can be very different from another’s perception.
“That is one aspect of designing a bespoke home that can be so rewarding, as everyone is different. This allows the opportunity for different styles and aesthetics to be explored,” Wulf adds.
The directors work closely with their clients during the design and planning process to understand their desires and recommend suitable options when creating responsible and Homestar rated designs.
“Having an open conversation from the outset; considering what you would like to aim to achieve in terms of sustainability is important and is where certifications, such as Homestar or Passive House, are useful to use as a guideline and to assist in determining what is right for each individual project, considering factors, such as the proposed use of the home and the build budget,” Toni-Rose says.
The New Zealand Green Building Councils Homestar certification lets people target what level of sustainability they’re hoping to achieve, including the various systems and standards needed to achieve each rating, and how that correlates with the overall performance they can expect as an outcome.
“Some clients we work with are very interested in the sustainability aspects and the different systems that can be integrated, whereas others simply want a home that is going to perform in terms of comfort and energy efficiency, as well as be a home that suits their needs and is a pleasure to live in – a place you are proud to call home,” Toni-Rose says.
Both Architect firms start their projects by looking at the site, the surrounding environment and context, considering the placement, orientation, and appropriate passive design principles.
“Ensuring good natural cross ventilation is able to be achieved throughout the home, incorporating good levels of insulation, looking at opportunities for the incorporation of thermal mass where appropriate and considering sun paths – providing shading in summer, but allow the sun to enter the building in winter.”
Considering these basics from the start allows homeowners to incorporate other systems, which complement the design and its performance.
The summer months in New Zealand are often heralded by spending more time outside and encouraging the indoors out. However, bringing some of the outdoors in adds a bit of flare to your home.
Houseplants bring a pop of green and life to a room.
Even if the weather means you can’t get outside, you can still feel in touch with nature and the great outdoors.
Furniture is a great way to incorporate the outside to your living spaces. For example, utilising wood-based furniture can bring a sense of nature into sometimes bland spaces.
Cushions, rugs and throws in more earthy tones can also set the mood and create an incredibly homely aesthetic.
Another way to bring the outside in is to start introducing plants, both living and preserved. Drying plant matter such as leaves and flowers and then placing them around your home.
Air drying flowers is a simple and easy way to add a pop of colour
and life to a room, whether you hang them, place them in a vase or use them in potpourri.
1. Gather your flowers. You’ll want sturdy flowers that retain their petals. Collect plenty of flowers as you may lose some during the process.
2. Strip your flowers. Remove any excess foliage and separate the flowers by type. Large flowers should be dried individually.
3. Tie the stems together. You can fasten them with a rubber band. Remember that the stems will shrink as they dry out so keep an eye on them.
4. Hang the flowers. They need to be hung upside down in the open air. You can use just about anything to hang them from.
5. Be patient. The drying process can take anywhere from two to four weeks but may take longer if your bundle of flowers is bigger. You’ll know when they’re dry and ready to use when the petals are crisp. You can use this method to dry bunches of herbs as well. Herbs such as rosemary and oregano look lovely dried and hung in a place such as your kitchen. They offer a real sense of cottage core and earthiness.
Live plants can also aid in bringing the outside in but, of course, these require ongoing maintenance and care.
Keeping flowers and plant cuttings is another great way to bring life into a room but remember, these will eventually die and look less
than appealing so, you need to keep an eye on them.
Art and décor goes a long way to bringing a natural element to your home. Consider pieces of art that incorporate botanical drawings for a classy, natural feel.
When framing pieces of art, use wood-based colours, textures and materials to really incorporate the New Zealand outdoors.
Lighting also plays a big part in the aesthetic of a home. If you’re going for more of a comforting, outdoors atmosphere, considering using lightbulbs with a more orange/yellow glow rather than a stark, white colour.
Orange and yellow colours better convey sunshine and cosiness, whereas white bulbs often create a sense of sterility in a space.
Utilise your windows – this can really bring the outdoors in visually. Floor to ceiling windows really help here but any window with a decent view outside can be used.
Make sure to frame this space, so it’s an attention-drawing area. Consider placing a piece of furniture near this window, so people are more likely to be in and around the space.
Try to keep the walls around this particular window free from clutter, so the eye is drawn to the view outside.
Large windows really help bring the outside in.Bunches of drying herbs and flowers look lovely in a kitchen. Simple botanical art helps bring a sense of class and life to a space.
Located 50 kilometres north of Dunedin in Palmerston, JDBuilders is well situated to service the needs of the coastal and inland towns and communities of East Otago and beyond.
The company is a member of Registered Master Builders and was established by Jeffrey Dennison in 2016.
“Palmerston has been our base for the business but we are expanding into the wider Otago region. We employ staff in surrounding towns and cities,” Jeff says.
The company specialises in the construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects and its client testimonies point to the high standard of work and project management provided.
As a smaller business, JDBuilders is “very flexible” in dealing with client requirements without the corporate overhead of larger companies.
“We have the skills and experience necessary to address any technically challenging aspects of a project, combined with the attention to detail and high level of interior finishes required on residential and commercial fit-out projects. To us, every construction project is unique, we build with passion.”
A team is created for each new project, which includes JDBuilders, the clients consultants, supply chains, and authorities to ensure the best outcome.
The business has experienced consistent growth since it was established, with word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients being a common way of gaining new business.
The company has developed a range of pre-designed new home plans that are great for
inspiration and ideas. They can be customised to suit individual needs and situations, or a design and build service can be provided for entirely bespoke builds for a broad demographic.
“We are in a growing area and because we have the advantage of the coastal proximity, we can cater for people who are looking for a retirement home, holiday accommodation or first home buyers.”
JDBuilders recently started a large commercial renovation on East Otago High School, which it won through a Ministry of Education tender process.
The project covers two blocks comprising a total 16 classrooms and involves future- proofing the exterior by the addition of weatherboards, replacing the windows on one block with double glazed aluminium joinery, replacing the trusses, and a reroof along with exterior alterations.
Interior work includes replacing ceiling panels and removing skylights.
The classrooms have been weatherproofed by a full temporary canopy to streamline the work and to eliminate weather delays.
Highlighting the scope of work JDBuilders can tackle, the company has completed an impressive renovation on a beautiful two-storey rural lifestyle home clad in Oamaru stone in Herbert.
A key aspect of the renovation was to replace its roof.
“New roofing was required and initially the client had opted for slate, however, this was not possible due to the pre-existing trusses/framing in place which had been designed for a lighter roof.
“Fortunately, we were able to suggest a product with the aesthetics of slate but much lighter weightwise.”
The project also involved cleaning the Oamaru stone, fitting doubleglazed windows, the addition of barge boards, and the installation large-format frost resistant synthetic porcelain tiles, which replaced the original paving outside the front entrance.
“Our clients were so happy with the result that we have been invited back at a later time to complete some interior upgrades.”
If you would like to find out more about JDBuilders and the services they provide, please ring Jeff on 027 354 1754 or visit their website JDBuilders.nz
There are many elements to creating a ‘cosy core’ aesthetic in your home this autumn. Inspired by the popular ‘cottage core’ springtime design style, these cosy insights will make you want to get wrapped near the fire with a hot chocolate and cinnamon candle.
Donna Hydes Design is an interior design studio, owned by Donna herself. She has many years’ experience in the industry, specialising in textiles and fabrics, as well as working alongside her clients to create their dream home interiors.
Donna says when wanting to create a cosy autumn themed space, adding texture to create visual warmth is key.
“As the seasons change from warm to cooler temperatures, we start to retreat back inside from outdoor living.
“Creating focal points for a new season and defining elements which add visual warmth is at the heart of autumn.”
She says this can be achieved by adding rugs, tones of rust, moss greens and heavier weaves of fabrics into throws and rugs.
Scented candles are another texture which play with our senses and add ambience to a room.
Donna says her current favourite candles are the Lyttelton Lights in amber and clove.
The best room in the house to start to create a cosy core theme is the living room, “The living room is a great place to start.
“Simple aspects such as changing your cushions, adding rugs, throws, coffee table styling with books layered, beautiful tones of dried flowers and scented candles make this space cosy.”
Another tip for adding autumn into your space is greenery. Donna says greenery is an easy way to add ambience and calmness to create internal focal points to conversation areas.
Making someone feel comfortable is at the centre of the cosy core aesthetic.“I personally feel like autumn is the calm after the storm.
“Summertime is busy with entertaining, being outdoors on the lake or sea. Autumn brings you back inside to rest and take time to enjoy our own company again.”
Adding soft furnishings such as a fluffy rug under your feet or a beanbag for the kids to lounge in adds to the cosy atmosphere of your newly decorated home. Swapping light bulbs for warm tinted lights instead of cool whites can also bring the ambience of peace and softness into the space during the season.
Elevating your home for the autumn season into a cosy core cottage is easy with these few steps.
Conversation areas are places to watch movies, read, listen to music and share time with family. During the autumn, you want these spaces in your home to be as comfortable as possible for people to enjoy.
Finding your personal flare when prepping for the autumn season will make your home feel unique to you and trendy for the season ahead.
To find out more about Donna and the work she does, make sure to visit her website at: dhdesign.co.nz.
Adding texture to your home interiors is trendy. Elements such as different materials, patterns, shapes, scale and colour can elevate your home into a modernday lavish abode.
Collaborators from CC Interiors, Amanda and Elizabeth, say texture is vitally important to a successful interior concept.
“It’s what keeps a space interesting and tactile. Many people prefer a simpler colour palette, we find texture is increasingly important to add depth and interest to a room.”
They say drapery and walls are easily overlooked as an opportunity to add texture.
“Adding a tactile, open weave linen to a window in the form of drapery catches the light beautifully and is more interesting than a fine weave line.
“Walls can have beautiful paint finishes which resemble plastered
surfaces. These are a playful way of adding texture into a room too.”
In particular, the Hawk and Trowel plastering style is a timeless way to add depth to your white walls. Adding an interesting wallpaper which can be replaced in time is another way to add interest to walls.
Owner of Koco Boutique Interiors, Karen Sherriff says, “Art plays a big part in creating a space. Choosing your artwork first can help to pull different colour schemes together with wider décor choices.”
Karen agrees natural colours have the potential to appear flat in a room, so adding textures such as boucle and velvet can elevate spaces.
“Plants also add texture to a room. Bring that greenery inside,” she laughs.
Using colours such as greens in the decor can also bring textures to life in the decor of the interior design.
“I tend to go for a forest green, it’s more neutral and you can layer colours like pink on top for dimension.”
Amanda and Elizabeth say, “Rugs are the easiest way to add texture on a larger scale. Also, don’t shy away from cushions on a sofa, they create lift and add interest.”
Top textures to add to your space:
• Boucle
• Velvet
• Faux fur
• Satin
• ‘Hawk and Trowel’ style plastered wall finishings
• Feature wallpapers.
Participating in trending colours with décor such as cushions, is a cost-effective way of being in-style with stores typically having many cohesive options available.
“Cushions, cushions, cushions! You can swap and change them out when the seasons change. They are an easy way to add texture to any space,” Karen says.
Other suggestions include using large or oversized focal point mirrors which can create the illusion of a larger space, or repeat the appearance of textures throughout the room.
Adding texture to your home is all about pulling elements together with different finishings, materials, colours, patterns, shapes and sizes to elevate your space.
There are many ways to add texture into your home using trendy and modern materials. Both CC Interiors and Koco Boutique have many options to bring texture into your home this season.
To find out more about CC Interiors visit: ccinteriors.co.nz
To find out more about Koco Boutique visit: kocoboutique.co.nz.
73 Hire is a local family owned and operated business based in Rolleston. Les and Cath are excited to be able to provide a one-stop-shop for a wide range of wellmaintained hire equipment and landscape materials that are handily located next to each other at 790 Jones Rd, Rolleston.
“Hire one of our tip trucks, excavators, loaders, or compactors then pop next door to grab a truckful of soil, bark or one of the many ranges of coloured and decorative stones or some aggregate products,” says Cath. “We also have sleepers along with compost and even some damaged or tired tracks off equipment that
are suitable to make up raised gardens,” she says, as well as a range of quirky one-off pieces great to make that feature in the garden or be made into something spectacular. We offer deliveries of equipment and landscape material and talk to us about long term hire rates,” says Les.
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It is a great time to trim those hedges, mow those lawns, dig some holes, shift some dirt, tip some stone, chill some drinks for that important event, split some firewood, rotary hoe that veggie garden, throw some lawn fertiliser or garden food on the garden.
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As insurance advisers, Cartwrights work for you, not the insurer. We take the time to understand your business and the risks you face.
For many kiwi tradies, their business is their livelihood. If an accident or unforeseeable incident causes damage to third party property or injury to someone (other than your employees), you may be found legally liable to cover the costs. No matter how stringent your company is, mistakes can happen. Businesses can face allegations or legal action even if they are not actually responsible for the loss. Dealing with these issues can be very difficult and expensive, taking focus away from the business. Having the appropriate public liability insurance in place can help to protect your business from the financial risk of liability claims – giving you the certainty you need to trade with confidence.
While public and product liability insurance isn’t mandatory for most businesses, it is recommended for all companies in New Zealand. That’s because the unpredictable nature of accidents makes them hard to prevent – and the costs of being held liable can be extraordinarily high. Most general liability policies also include cover for defence costs, which can be used for legal fees to defend the business against unjustified claims.
Save time, save money and stress less. We will help find you the right insurance products at the right price, so you can get on with doing what really matters. Your business is
supported for the long term with ongoing advice and needs analysis. The same adviser you deal with on day one, is helping you at claim time. Cartwrights have been operating for over 40 years.
We have qualified, experienced advisers specialising in Commercial, Rural, Domestic, Health, Risk and Life Insurances. Please feel free to contact us, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your insurance requirements!
It’s true, kitchens are the heart of any modern home. Gone are the days where the kitchen was hidden away in the back corner.
Kitchens are now the hub of the entertainment space for everyone to use. The kitchen is where you share meaningful moments with friends, celebrate the end of the day and debrief with loved ones.
A stunning, contemporary kitchen is a vital selling point of the modern home, as well as importantly enjoying this room daily. Ensuring your kitchen is brilliant will mean you’ll want to spend as much time there as possible.
Designer at Carlielle Kitchens, Sarah Jennings says, “The main aspect to a successful kitchen design is that you want it to
be as beautiful and modern as possible, while also meeting practical requirements”.
She says a multi-functional space for multiple people in the kitchen works well. In particular, the design can be stunning and spacious, while having enough room to cook, clean, eat, sit and drink together.
“New Zealanders are food orientated and a lot of our socialising is based around eating. Your kitchen can be practical and also make a statement through the design.”
Popular design styles include the modern high-end slimline kitchen, the island bench clad and stone style, or the more traditional timber-posts shaker style kitchen.
If you are wanting to adventure outside of the typical white on
white popular kitchen design, Sarah says, “Adding colours such as greens and blue tones, as well as natural tones to add warmth and texture into a space, can create a distinct look”.
She says the minimalist industrial inspired kitchen where more ‘typically’ masculine raw materials and textured surfaces in contemporary homes are on the rise.
“Natural granites, timbers and woods are another way to create a design which appears ‘outside the box’. There are always ways to add extra interest through light fixtures, bar stools, flowers, plants or coloured tiles too.”
A brilliant kitchen should make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Designer and director of Apple Tree Designs, Rachel Steinmetz,
says “Depending on the client, the joinery and detail can create the focal centre point of the room. Different colours on island bench tops or splashbacks can create a huge difference.”
She says some people love timber surfaces and others enjoy a painted surface. “I usually start with designing a focus point in the kitchen and build the design from there.
“Apple Tree Designs have a range of traditional American, English and shaker style kitchens, which have become increasingly popular.”
To find out more about Carlielle Kitchens visit: carliellekitchens.co.nz.
To find out more about Apple Tree Designs visit: appletreedesigns.co.nz.
Tips for making your kitchen brilliant:
• Choose a distinct design style such as; traditional, modern slimline kitchen, clad and stone, or shaker style.
• Add extra interest through light fixtures, bar stools, flowers, plants or tiles.
• Use joinery and detail to create the focal point of the room.
When designing a new kitchen or bathroom there are many aspects to planning, designing and building to consider.
Ensuring your next build is as environmentally and sustainable as possible is easy with some basic steps.
Start with ensuring you understand what your materials are made from, how renewable the sources are and mileage required for the product to travel to you.
Choosing durable and sustainable materials which are fit for their purpose at the beginning of the project build, will have a more positive impact on the environment in the long run.
Check with your builder if products such as timbers or woods can be used in place of plastic materials which will be
more economical where possible. Reduce, reuse, recycle as many products during your kitchen or bathroom build will mean creating as little waste as possible.
Sustainable housing is becoming more popular when selling property; investing the time into educating yourself about where your materials have come from will mean you’ll have extra knowledge to share with potential future home buyers.
Introducing technology into your kitchen and bathroom is a trendy way to modernise your home. A smart bathroom connects your smart devices giving you customisation and control over your bathroom.
Features such as personalised lighting, heating systems, speakers, bidets and bath fill options are just some available on the market.
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Building technology into your kitchen design is an opportunity to revamp your existing kitchen or add to your design plan.
Touch-activated hob stoves are a modern feature with a complete flat surface top, giving you extra bench space.
The kitchen sink is arguably the most used facet of the home, with the whole family using this throughout the day.
Touch-activated faucets have become increasingly popular over the last few years, particularly with the rise in hygiene safety.
Choosing to have this advanced technology in your home when prepping food, doing dishes or washing hands will add ease to your routine and look sleek on your kitchen counter. Eliminate cord clutter in the kitchen by adding a charging station drawer for the whole family’s devices. You can keep the clean aesthetic of your kitchen counter while knowing iPads are on charge for school the next day. There are many different ways to elevate your kitchen and bathroom into a sustainable and technology-oriented house.
From considering materials used during the building process or adding touch driven appliances, you can make your home personal to you.
Since 2020, Telfer Skates Roofing has strived to bring customers trusted sheet metal roofing solutions. Based in Christchurch, Telfer Skates Roofing offers a variety of options for your roofing needs.
Corrugate can be oriented both vertically and horizontally. It’s also
There are many options when considering a metal roof. There are also several different types of metal that can be used in roofing. Copper is as long-lasting metal and is 100% recyclable. However, due to its softer nature, it can be easily damaged especially in hail prone regions. It can also expand and contract with changes in temperature. Aluminium can be used in costal climates due to its resistance to salt corrosion. However, it is more expensive and is thus used in thinner sheets than something like steel.
There are many options when considering a metal roof. There are also several different types of metal that can be used in roofing. Copper is as long-lasting metal and is 100% recyclable. However, due to its softer nature, it can be easily damaged especially in hail prone regions. It can also expand and contract with changes in temperature. Aluminium can be used in costal climates due to its resistance to salt corrosion. However, it is more expensive and is thus used in thinner sheets than something like steel.
metals such as copper and aluminium and is available at larger amounts. Due to these factors, steel is the primary solution for both commercial and residential projects – a trend set to continue well into the future of roofing. It’s a highly flexible option and a green solution that is highly recyclable. It’s also one of the hardest metal options and can therefore be used in most weather environments.
Steel roofing, on the other hand, is a commonly used and very popular roofing metal. It’s the least expensive of other
Within steel roofing, there are many options. Corrugate is a cost effective and versatile choice and can be bullnose curved. Corrugate can be oriented both vertically and horizontally. It’s also a long-lasting option
Steel roofing, on the other hand, is a commonly used and very popular roofing metal. It’s the least expensive of other metals such as copper and aluminium and is available at larger amounts. Due to these factors, steel is the primary solution for both commercial and residential projects – a trend set to continue well into the future of roofing. It’s a highly flexible option and a green solution being highly recyclable. It’s also one of the hardest metal options and can therefor be used in most weather environments.
with the average lifespan of a corrugated metal roof being around 30 to 45 years. With the proper maintenance, they can even last beyond their manufacturer-estimated lifespan.
For all your sheet steel roofing needs, don’t hesitate to contact Telfer Skates Roofing.
You can get hold of Brook Skates on 027 279 4799 or brook@tsroofing.nz
Since 2020, Telfer Skates Roofing has strived to bring customers trusted sheet metal roofing solutions. Based in Christchurch, Telfer Skates Roofing offers a variety of options for your roofing needs.
Quality Building Services Limited is a New Zealandowned and operated company that provides commercial and industrial air conditioning, mechanical, and ventilation solutions.
QBS Ltd was established in January 2011 in Christchurch. Their services include design and installation, IQP inspections, preventative and proactive maintenance services, energy-saving assessments and implementations, project management services, peer reviews, fault finding, repairs, and electrical services.
The team is very hardworking and believes in providing high-quality services, installing correctly the first time, and always putting the customers first.
QBS delivers exceptional services, making sure customers get the best possible outcome. They
want to make sure customers are satisfied as they take the time to listen to the customer’s conditions, requirements, and expectations. The team also makes sure installments are as environmentally friendly and affordable as possible because the company wants to do its part in making a positive change in the world.
With the current climate change and environmental changes, air conditioning and ventilation systems are essential. QBS also installs brands that are designed for New Zealand’s conditions and are locally sourced.
The fully-qualified team has a lot of HVAC experience, which ranges from private/domestic installations and services to manufacturing various large sites and businesses.
Skills also include design, build, and installation from the get-go to infrastructure maintenance refreshes and ongoing service.
QBS is a member of Site Safe and the whole team is Safe Site registered. The staff are always
committed to working within a safe environment.
To get in touch please phone Eddie Garden either at (03) 365 8943, 027 438 1440, or email at eddie@qbsl.co
Opening hours start from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm. Head to 3/308 Wilsons Road, Opawa in Christchurch. Visit the website for more information www.qbsl.co.nz
In the past year many international Kiwis have returned home and New Zealand Kiwis adjusted to life without travel. The result was a building boom in the domestic renovation and building market, with an emphasis on the most functional spaces: bathrooms. They are a place of relaxation and escape, a haven to pamper oneself and revitalise and are being paid increased attention during design phases.
Bathroomware market leader Oakleys Plumbing Supplies reports that current customers are not shy about achieving the best results they can, with the demand for top-quality bathroomware and plumbing systems higher than ever. People are not only building for function, there is an aspect of comfort and pride in their projects, too.
Oakleys’ commitment to both New Zealand manufacturers and the best of the European suppliers, ensures customers are never without choice of product. Popular amongst homeowners at the moment are tapware in living metals which patina with age, and concrete basins and baths with their raw beauty and anchoring effect. German designed thermostatically controlled shower systems are in demand so you never have to worry about consistency in water temperature again, as are intelligent toilets which incorporate bidet systems and therefore an environment of increased hygiene.
Oakleys has a talented team of consultants amongst its four stores, who not only have encyclopaedic knowledge of bathroomware products, but also offer design services, spatial planning advice, colour consultancies and
an architectural service for architects and designers.
As a result of increased demand in the bathroom industry, the Oakleys Group is in the midst of a showroom rejuvenation programme. Both Nelson and Cromwell stores have their state-ofthe-art showrooms open with Dunedin’s renovation currently in design and Christchurch’s to follow.
Designed by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton, the showrooms introduce a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before.
Davinia has created a raft of concept bathrooms showcasing the company’s amazing product lines and teamed them with impressive lighting, and beautiful tile, wallpaper and paint choices to showcase exactly what is achievable in today’s bathroom design world.
The showrooms also feature kitchen and laundry products, extensive tapware collections, and working displays where you can test products before you buy.
Oakleys’ dedication to design, workmanship and service has been evident since the company was established in 1875. When Henry Oakley and John Morgan Taylor founded Taylor & Oakley Plumbers Iron and Tinplate Workers, Gasfitters and Bellhangers, Christchurch was a newly established city and their products were the preferred fittings by reputable plumbers.
Now 145 years later the company proudly maintains its locally owned and operated status with the owner of each branch found on the shop floor every day. This dedication to locals helping locals is at the forefront of the exceptional Oakleys’ service.
The global pandemic has changed the face of the home market, instigating great opportunities in design and construction. Delivery times and access to products may be affected but the desire for the comforts of home and the ability to innovate far outweigh the negatives.
High nitrate levels, elevated levels of chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria and now degrading asbestos pipes! How safe is your water?
High nitrate levels, elevated levels of chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria and now degrading asbestos pipes! How safe is your water?
High nitrate levels, elevated levels of chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria and now degrading asbestos pipes! How safe is your water?
Increasingly it is looking like we need to take control of our own water health.
Increasingly it is looking like we need to take control of our own water health.
Increasingly, it is looking like we need to take control of our own water health.
The Government’s Water Services Bill (currently being finalised) means drinking water suppliers will have a primary duty of care to supply safe drinking water. If you are not on a town water supply and have more than one house located on your property that you are supplying water to, you will need to meet these new requirements.
The Government’s Water Services Bill (currently being finalised) means drinking water suppliers will have a primary duty of care to supply safe drinking water. If you are not on a town water supply and have more than one house located on your property that you are supplying water to, you will need to meet these new requirements.
The Government’s Water Services Bill (currently being finalised) means drinking water suppliers will have a primary duty of care to supply safe drinking water. If you are not on a town water supply and have more than one house located on your property that you are supplying water to, you will need to meet these new requirements.
With the new water regulations, if you own or operate a water supply (that you know, or ought reasonably to know) is being used as drinking water by people outside of your own home, you are a drinking water supplier.
With the new water regulations, if you own or operate a water supply (that you know, or ought reasonably to know) which is being used as drinking water by people outside of your own home, you are a drinking water supplier.
With the new water regulations, if you own or operate a water supply (that you know, or ought reasonably to know) is being used as drinking water by people outside of your own home, you are a drinking water supplier.
It has become more important than ever that the water suppliers now have a compulsion to supply safe drinking water. Anyone who supplies drinking water needs to identify and manage all identified risks and documented with a Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) to ensure drinking water is safe. You now also have
It has become more important than ever that the water suppliers now have a compulsion to supply safe drinking water. Anyone who supplies drinking water needs to identify and manage all identified risks and documented with a Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) to ensure drinking water is safe. You now also have a responsibility to check the water quality on a
It has become more important than ever that the water suppliers now have a compulsion to supply safe drinking water. Anyone who supplies drinking water needs to identify and manage all identified risks and documented with a Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) to ensure drinking water is safe. You now also have
a responsibility to check the water quality on a regular basis and report these results back to Taumata Arowai the new crown entity dedicated to water services and the regulator for water in NZ.
regular basis and report these results back to Taumata Arowai, the new crown entity dedicated to water services and the regulator for water in NZ.
a responsibility to check the water quality on a regular basis and report these results back to Taumata Arowai the new crown entity dedicated to water services and the regulator for water in NZ.
is also disturbing. There is a solution though. A way you can safely determine the integrity of your own water supply - filtration.
a solution though. A way you can safely determine the integrity of your own water supply - filtration.
Richard Ellis of Filtration
Richard Ellis of Filtration
is also disturbing. There is a solution though. A way you can safely determine the integrity of your own water supply - filtration.
Filtration Canterbury can assist farmers with this task. We will investigate and prepare the DWSP and submit to Taumata Arowai for approval. We are also able to maintain the water system to meet the ongoing required standards of the new regulations.
Filtration Canterbury can assist farmers with this task. We will investigate and prepare the DWSP and submit to Taumata Arowai for approval, we are also able to maintain the water system to meet the ongoing required standards of the new regulations.
Filtration Canterbury can assist farmers with this task. We will investigate and prepare the DWSP and submit to Taumata Arowai for approval, we are also able to maintain the water system to meet the ongoing required standards of the new regulations.
Many towns and villages in Mid Canterbury are struggling with consistent water supply. Water sampling shows worsening nitrate contamination in Canterbury in general. Up-to-date news of degrading asbestos pipes in our region is also disturbing. There is
Many towns and villages in Mid Canterbury are struggling with consistent water supply. Water sampling shows worsening nitrate contamination in Canterbury in general. Upto-date news of degrading asbestos pipes in our region
Many towns and villages in Mid Canterbury are struggling with consistent water supply. Water sampling shows worsening nitrate contamination in Canterbury in general. Upto-date news of degrading
Canterbury lives in the Alford Forest area of Mid Canterbury. A while ago, local farmers approached him to produce a solution for their shallow bore water concerns regarding nitrates. These were families worried about the wellbeing of themselves, their children and, in one case, a pregnant woman. Richard met the challenge and Filtration Canterbury was born.
Richard Ellis of Filtration Canterbury lives in the Alford Forest area of Mid Canterbury. A while ago local farmers approached him to produce a solution for their shallow bore water concerns regarding nitrates. These were families worried about the wellbeing of themselves, their children and in one case a pregnant woman. Richard met the challenge and Filtration Canterbury was born.
Canterbury lives in the Alford Forest area of Mid Canterbury. A while ago local farmers approached him to produce a solution for their shallow bore water concerns regarding nitrates. These were families worried about the wellbeing of themselves, their children and in one case a pregnant woman. Richard met the challenge and Filtration Canterbury was born. After more than 25 years in the food production, chemical cleaning and filtration industry, Richard decided to use his knowledge in these industries to provide a personal and professional service to ensure that everyone can have clean drinking water.
After more than 25 years in the food production, chemical cleaning and filtration industry, Richard decided to use his knowledge in these industries to provide a personal and professional service to ensure that everyone can have clean drinking water.
After more than 25 years in the food production, chemical cleaning and filtration industry, Richard decided to use his knowledge in these industries to provide a personal and professional service to ensure that everyone can have clean drinking water.
Richard’s 40 years farming, experience in food and beverage filtration, food production, sanitation and chemical cleaning, puts him in a unique position to advise on and recommend a water filtration solution that is spot on for your situation. This includes domestic, town and rural water supply.
Richard’s 40 years farming, experience in food and beverage filtration, food production, sanitation and chemical cleaning, puts him in a unique position to advise on and recommend a water filtration solution that is spot on for your situation. This includes domestic, town and rural water supply.
Richard’s 40 years farming, experience in food and beverage filtration, food production, sanitation and chemical cleaning, puts him in a unique position to advise on and recommend a water filtration solution that is spot on for your situation. This includes domestic, town and rural water supply.
Canterbury and Southland have among New Zealand’s highest rates of bowel cancer which is thought to be linked to high nitrate levels in our water. Bore water and private water schemes are vulnerable to nitrate contamination, as well as heavy metals, pesticides, E Coli, giardia, and water borne viruses. Filtration Canterbury has a solution for every situation, whether it is city, town, or rural water supply.
Canterbury and Southland have among New Zealand’s highest rates of bowel cancer which is thought to be linked to high nitrate levels in our water. Bore water and private water schemes are vulnerable to nitrate contamination, as well as heavy metals, pesticides, E Coli, giardia, and water borne viruses. Filtration Canterbury has a solution for every situation, whether it is city, town, or rural water supply.
Canterbury and Southland have among New Zealand’s highest rates of bowel cancer which is thought to be linked to high nitrate levels in our water. Bore water and private water schemes are vulnerable to nitrate contamination, as well as heavy metals, pesticides, E Coli, giardia, and water borne viruses. Filtration Canterbury has a solution for every situation, whether it is city, town, or rural water supply.
We need to take a serious look at the water we consume. Taking control ensures we are getting the purest water into our bodies needed for optimum health.
We need to take a serious look at the water we consume. Taking control ensures we are getting the purest water into our bodies needed for optimum health.
We need to take a serious look at the water we consume. Taking control ensures we are getting the purest water into our bodies needed for optimum health.
As a successful New Zealand owned and operated business, Filtration Canterbury is ensuring everyone has access to quality drinking water no matter what the challenges are. We are committed to ensuring that you have access to safe drinking every day and are here to help.
As a successful New Zealand owned and operated business, Filtration Canterbury is ensuring everyone has access to quality drinking water no matter what the challenges are. We are committed to ensuring that you have access to safe drinking every day and are here to help.
As a successful New Zealand owned and operated business, Filtration Canterbury is ensuring everyone has access to quality drinking water no matter what the challenges are. We are committed to ensuring that you have access to safe drinking every day and are here to help.
Why choose us?
Our services include providing advice and recommendations to assist with water filtration solutions for issues in domestic town and rural water supply.
Our services include providing advice and recommendations to assist with water filtration solutions for issues in domestic town and rural water supply.
Our expertise
Our services include providing advice and recommendations to assist with water filtration solutions for issues in domestic town and rural water supply.
The sun has arrived, hand in hand with its best friends; heat and sunburn. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the longer days. However, now more than ever, it’s vital to be mindful of the sun and how much exposure you’re getting.
There are many ways to ensure you’re not getting too much heat or sun while also looking good!
Mitre 10’s Outdoor Living team says umbrellas are an obvious choice for the deck. They offer umbrellas in hundreds of styles, colours and fabrics, ranging from market umbrellas starting from $59 to very high-quality cantilever models from $2,000.
Umbrella bases are a safety essential and available in a variety of materials including concrete, steel and granite.
Shade sails are another great option and the Outdoor Living Team says they’re a stylish and more permanent solution.
Shade sails provide good coverage and can be used over decks or lawns. They stock sails in triangular, square and rectangular shapes in a range of sizes.
You can use a single sail or use multiple sails to create a larger coverage area. Sails can be arranged in different ways to create modern contemporary designs.
Gazebos are a good way to protect you and your family out on the lawn and can offer an excellent indoor-outdoor flow.
Mitre 10’s range starts from compact gazebos, made from powder-coated steel and PE cover,
to high-end truss gazebos with rust-resistant powder-coated aluminium and steel framing and retractable UV-resistant polycarbonate roof panels.
Gazebos are a good way to protect you and your family out on the lawn and can offer an excellent indoor-outdoor flow.
Sunscreen is, of course, a staple in any household these days and Bondi Sands have an excellent range of creams, lotions and oils to protect you from the sun while allowing you to enjoy all the best bits of getting outside.
Their newest line of products includes a zinc mineral, SPF 50+ face lotion, a zinc mineral SPF 50+ face fluid and a zinc mineral SPF 50+ body lotion.
Bondi Sands says the ZINC Mineral range is universally transparent for an invisible finish, making it perfect for everyday wear. Formulated with Zinc Oxide as a physical barrier, it’s suitable for those with sensitive skin types looking for a low
irritant, lightweight, physical sun protection.
By Natasha ParrantThis range is the result of years of research and product testing by Bondi Sands to find the exact mineral formulation that offers maximum protection with no white cast. It also works well under makeup due to the invisible finish.
With this excellent range of protection, you can happily enjoy the summer months, safe in the knowledge that you and your family will be safe from the sun and heat.
From your backyard to the beach, stay safe this summer.
With summer still around, homeowners still have time to make the most of their outdoor area by using lights to brighten up their place at night, so when they’re hosting a BBQ or dinner and drinks, guests will be impressed.
Outdoor lights make a huge difference to the homeowner’s outdoor aesthetic. They can boost emotions and make people want to stay around because it’s eye-catching. That little bit of effort can go a long way. Homeowners should try to include either fairy lights, Christmas lights, LED lights, lamps, a string of light bulbs, solar lights, and/or anything that glows can also work too.
Homeowners shouldn’t overdo it either, otherwise, guests may mistake their house for a Christmas light show. They should also think about their outdoor colours, if they already have outdoor furniture like beige seating or furnishing, they could add copper lights to go with it.
If homeowners have white outdoor furniture, blankets, or cushions, they could easily have yellow or even funky
colourful lights, which would complement one another well. Here is some professional advice on outdoor lighting from Mr Ralph, which offers affordable and aesthetic lighting from design to manufacturing, and working with makers overseas, the team creates a range of stunning and high-quality designs.
Mr Ralph offers pendants, handmade shades, indoor and outdoor wall lights, lamps, and festoon strings.
Mr Ralph founder, Rachel Williamson, gives advice to
customers who are wanting to buy outdoor lights.
“You first need to decide what you want your light to achieve. Does it need to be functional - such as safety lights - or more ambient, like lighting a pathway or drawing the eye by illuminating a wall. Deciding this will guide you to your options.”
In terms of what outdoor lighting could look like when homeowners entertain their guests, Rachel suggests the festoons pack is the most popular.
“We find the festoons pack the biggest punch in decorative lighting and give that rustic ‘festival-style’ vibe. You can use them to frame an entertaining area or let them drape over a tabletop for a softer effect.”
Homeowners can also use decorative wall lights to create an illuminating feature on an exterior wall, as it would lead guests to the area and can also serve to brighten pathways, she says.
“For a relaxed social gathering, it is essential to remember that light that surrounds you is more relaxing than light above you. Yellow light is also more relaxing than white light.”
Rachel shares more advice on what homeowners need to consider when purchasing outdoor lights.
“All outdoor lights must have a rating of IP44, which is rated for outdoor and bathroom use. An electrician must install all outdoor lighting that needs to be hard-wired.”
Mr Ralph’s decorative lighting is designed in England by Garden Trading and is designed to hold off European outdoor conditions, she says.
Feel free to check out more lighting options and advice here: mrralph.co.nz.
Mr Ralph is located in Gordonton on the North Island but free shipping is available nationwide.
marshmallows under the summer sky has a certain way of instilling wonder into everyone.
You can take your outdoor cooking to a whole new level with a full outdoor kitchen and really make it your own. A pizza oven? Absolutely. Lovely wood countertops overlooking your yard? Say no more.
Moving from the transitional space to full outdoors, it’s important to think about what you want to get out of that space.
Do you envision lawn games with the kids or relaxing under the sun, sipping on an iced drink? If lawn games are more your style, make sure your turf is prickle free and kept tidy.
Tis the season… for being outside in a space that is fun, functional and aesthetic.
From the deck to the yard, the patio to the pool, your space needs to suit your lifestyle and bring a certain sense of “wow” to your home.
Whether you want to get some DIYs going or just update the look of your outdoor space, the time is here.
The first thing to think about is the flow from indoors to the outdoors. Do you have a patio or deck? What space forms the “in-between” or the transition between inside and outside?
This needs to be inviting, comfortable and shaded. Consider ensuring suitable seating and dining areas in this space for those wonderful summertime barbeques.
Mitre 10 Mega’s outdoor merchandise manager, Tony Deller, says natural colours are in this year along with natural materials like wicker and wood.
“Another top trend for this year is low dining,” he says. “The furniture is really low to the ground so you’re almost sitting on the ground but not quite.”
You can also follow the colour trends of this season which are mustard and pastels. This can be easily conveyed through accessories such as cushions, pillows and umbrellas. Your Home and Garden says because New Zealand weather can be pretty temperamental, any overhead cover you can add to your outdoor space will be well worth it.
“A shade sail is a great temporary option, otherwise clear
polycarbonate roofing is a costeffective, easy to install and, most importantly, will give you cover without blocking any essential sunshine,” Your Home and Garden says.
Outdoor cooking is something inherently kiwi so make sure you drag the BBQ out of its dusty corner or consider purchasing something like a firepit.
Firepits are a great way to get the kids outside too – toasting
No one wants to stand on something untoward! You can also get lawn alternatives that require next to no mowing and keep themselves weed free.
Another thing to consider when creating your outdoor space is the natural elements. “The natural features of your side will affect what you do,” says This NZ Life. “You need to know the predominant wind direction, the angles of the sun through the day, what drainage is required, the slope of the area and the possible impact on trees and plants.”
Together Mathew Pooley and James Wightman proudly own and operate Freedom Pools South Island. A Kiwi owned business, run by two mates wanting to create the perfect outdoor setting for you and your family. With award-winning Fibreglass pools, we pride ourselves on helping you through every step of the process to create your dream backyard. Freedom Pools have been around for over 45 years and originally started in Australia. Mat and James are the licensees for the South Island of New Zealand. Working with Freedom Pools South Island, you know you are working with a reputable company with a long-standing history of quality pool manufacturing across Aotearoa and Australia.
Relaxation is a vital part of making your outdoor space work for you. Comfortable chairs or spaces to sunbathe are a nice addition. Creating certain spots in your outdoor space specifically for relaxing is a great way to ensure you’ll actually relax!
Creating these zones is not just important for relaxation, it’s also important when creating your entire space as it ensures there’s separation between concepts.
Mydomaine writer, Ashley Knierim, says you need to delineate your space. “If you have a large, outdoor space that feels a little disjointed, consider ways you can carve out specific spaces,” she says.
For example, placing an outdoor lounging chair under the shade of a tree with a little table next to it for drinks or snacks creates a special place that you know you can run away to whenever you like.
You can jazz up a spot like that with outdoor string lights that run off solar power or canvas bunting.
Remember to get creative when building or changing up your outdoor space. Really make it your own – if you’re someone who really likes plants, incorporate those into your builds.
If you love outdoor cooking, create a usable and aesthetic workspace for that outdoor cuisine. If relaxation is your primary reason for being outdoors, make a space worthy of lounging in.
Use colours and textures to create visual interest while maintaining an overall theme. Consider using this to form a cohesive indoor-outdoor flow to really make both spaces your own. Keep an open mind and remember that your space should represent you and what you enjoy, rather than necessarily reflecting current trends.
Firepits are a great way to get the kids outside too – toasting marshmallows under the summer sky has a certain way of instilling wonder into everyone.
Grieve Construction are a locally owned family run business that have been serving the greater Canterbury region for over 40 years.
With in house designers, quantity surveyor, pre nail factory, and joinery department we can take any building project from conception to completion.
The company was founded by John and Dawn Grieve in 1981 as a one-man operation before more employees were added as the work grew. John was a key figure in Mid Canterbury’s first dairy farming boom and was the building contractor on the regions first rotary dairy shed in 1985.
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focus on dairy farm conversions and housing. John’s sons both joined the business at this time. Ben has completed joinery and carpentry apprenticeships and is a registered LBP as well as being the company’s designer and draughtsman. Todd has completed carpentry and truss and frame apprenticeships and has recently completed a diploma in quantity surveying. Daughter Melanie has previously run the office side of the business, showing it is a true family affair.
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build for all our clients while still producing high quality results that exceed expectations. We believe in putting the client first and our large number of repeat clients is a testament to this. No job is too big or too small in our eyes and we are more than happy to help our loyal customers with all different types of jobs that come up.
W h a t r e a l l y se t s u s a p a r t f r o m a n y c o m p e t i t o r i s t h e t r u e p a ss i o n w e h a v e f o r w h a t w e d o , wh e n w e k n o w a c u s t o m e r i s s a t i s e d w i t h o u r w o r k , t h a t i s wh e n w e k n o w t h e j o b h a s b e e n do n e r i g h t S o ge t i n c o n t a c t w i t h u s t o d a y, w e w o u l d a b s o l u t e l y l ov e t o h e a r f r o m y ou .
What really sets us apart from any competitor is the true passion we have for what we do, when we know a customer is satisfied with our work, that is when we know the job has been done right. So get in contact with us today, we would absolutely love to hear from you.
By Timmi Aplin-Barrett
Although neat grass lawns can look aesthetically pleasing, more and more research is showing they’re not great for the environment.
Consider how often you water your lawn in the summer time. When it starts to brown up due to the heat and lack of rain, do you throw the sprinkler on? Probably.
Not to mention a plain turf lawn doesn’t provide a welcoming habitat for pollinators and bugs, and does not offer food opportunities for birds and insects.
Now, more than ever, people are beginning to look at other options for covering ground. Benefits of a groundcover lawn:
• No mowing required
• Hardly any weeding needed
• Retain moisture better so they stay green for longer
• Shade tolerant
• Holds sloping sections together due to deeper roots.
NoMow owner, Dave Harris, says they provide ground cover plants to create attractive lawns, banks, sloping sections and landscaping. He says they can
take a bit of effort to get going but once they’re established, they’re incredibly easy-care.
“My comment to most people is that ground cover plants are like children and pets; you’ve got to put the time into them at the start,” Dave says. “They grow within four to 12 months and you just need to keep on top of the weeds while they get established.”
Remuremu (Selliera) is NoMow’s bestselling lawn alternative and is also known as swamp weed.
“It looks like grass and it feels like grass but only grows to about 20mm high. People love using it for lawns and it’s lovely to lie on,” Dave says.
It’s a tough plant and has a strong, vibrant emerald green colour boosted by little white flowers in the late spring and early summer.
Because this plant grows naturally in tidal estuary flats along the New Zealand coast line, it’s tolerant to salt. This means you can control weeds by applying fine salt when the weeds are wet. It tolerates hot or wet conditions and can be planted in all soil conditions except clay.
Other alternatives include natives such as Dichondra repens, also known as Mercury Bay Weed which is drought tolerant. It can be planted in all soil types and it’s the only ground cover you can buy in seeds as well as by the tray. It reseeds itself annually and grows in sun or part shade.
If you’re looking for a prettier lawn, you could consider a
thyme. They like sun and prefer dry conditions. Depending on the type of thyme, they have wonderful coloured flowers in the summer. Mentha requienii or Corsican Mint is the most fragrant ground cover and likes light to moderate traffic. It prefers the shade and can tolerate being wet, but not too wet!
For those who enjoy a bit of gardening or want to look into something other than turf grass, consider ground cover.
NoMow can ship trays of plants anywhere in New Zealand. For more information and to order your new lawn today, head to: www.nomow.co.nz. They also have some great tips on planting and caring for your ground cover lawn.
A delightful garden of white thyme. Photo kindly supplied by NoMow
Lush and green, ground covers are a great alternative to turf grass. Photo kindly supplied by NoMow.
My comment to most people is that ground cover plants are like children and pets; you’ve got to put the time into them at the start
By Timmi Aplin-Barrett
Picture this; you look out your window just in time to see a Kererū swoop by to land on one of your trees. You step outside to hear the buzz of bees, flap of wings and chattering of insects.
There are little green geckos darting about under rocks and wētā making their homes on the bark of trees. A native wildlife sanctuary isn’t just for those who live out in the country – you can create a haven right in your own backyard in the city.
“As native wildlife is returning to our cities, it’s important for people to create more habitats and safe environments for species to live,” says CE of Predator Free New Zealand Trust, Jessi Morgan. She says there’s lot of things people can do to encourage native wildlife. She says people need to think about what plants they have in their garden. Different plants flower and seed at different times of the year so you need to ensure you’ve got variety for birds and insects to feed on.
“Think about the flowering and how it goes through the annual cycle so you have a range of things flowering at all times for bees and other insects,” Jessi says.
There are also heaps of products you can use to help encourage species to stay, too.
“You can buy things like bird feeders, wētā hotels, bee hotels and more,” she explains.
Keeping your garden messy under your plants is very helpful for lizards, especially places where there are some rocks for shade. Think about making sure there’s little places to hide and access water.
However, you need to be very mindful of predators. Once you attract all these wonderful native visitors, you need to ensure they’re not being picked off by the neighbour’s cat or local rats. Jessi says controlling most predators is pretty easy to do. “Put traps where predators are already going to make things easier on yourself. Animals such as rats like to track along house lines and fences so put traps along there.”
There are local predator groups you can join to get help with trapping and your local garden centre will likely have some advice for getting started.
Common predators include rats, possums, cats and hedgehogs.
Jessi says that rats are extremely common and sometimes, you don’t know they’re there until they cause damage to wires or chew a hole in something.
Although hedgehogs are incredibly cute, they’re also a really damaging predator. “They eat eggs from birds that nest on the ground as well as lizards and wētā,” Jessi says.
It’s not just rogue predators causing problems – local cats contribute to the issue too.
“It’s a problem with other people’s cats coming in, chasing the birds and eating the lizards. It’s a conversation we need to have nationally about what responsible cat ownership looks like,” she says.
So, pop down to your local garden centre to get some plants and trapping advice.
The more people start working on native wildlife sanctuaries in their backyard, the more native wildlife will begin to return which is only good news for New Zealand and the environment.
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Secure Scaffold manager Nathan Applegarth helped build his own new house in Parklands in Christchurch.
Last time he explained what it was like dealing with the demolition and foundation process, now he discusses his experience with dealing with the structure of the build, which includes the framing, roofing, cladding, plumbing, and wiring.
The structure of the build “was a pretty easy process,” Nathan says. He says his builder from True Form Builders used laminated veneer lumber (LVL) framing. “He didn’t have to do a lot of straightening. The walls are pretty straight when using LVL,” Nathan says.
Nathan helped out by organising the roofing and the builder did the electrical plumbing, which turned out all good, he says.
True Form Builders completed the structure. Nathan dealt with them directly. The builder gave Nathan dates of when he needed to book his own trades in with the build, which helped make the process a lot smoother.
The structural process didn’t take too long, he says. Nathan’s builder had the framing and trusses sorted in about a week. After that, the scaffold went up, the roof went on, and the roofing only took about two days.
Nathan’s friend did the cladding and he used Integra panel, which saved Nathan heaps of money because his friend bought the cladding a year earlier (knowing Nathan was going to build his house in 2022), and also knowing there was a going to be a large increase in price for products in 2022.
“This saved me about $20,000.”
It was also important that the builder and Nathan organised and scheduled the project from the very start.
The builder estimated Nathan a finish date for the build and ended up handing over the house on the exact date he specified.
“He got the date perfect.” On the whole, Nathan was very happy with the finished product because most things went to plan. He wouldn’t have done anything differently to the structure.
“You choose this stuff when you sit down with the architect at the start, there are a few things the architect missed, we were supposed to have an attic in the garage.”
The builder was still able to achieve a large storage space above the garage and Nathan is pleased with how his house turned out. He’s been living there for nearly three months, as he moved in on the 1st of September.
Advice Nathan can give to future homeowners on whether to DIY and help build their own home or not is dependent on if they have experience in building or dealing with builds.
“If you’ve got the experience, 100 percent, get involved and keep an eye on it but if you don’t have experience... you may slow the builder down.”
In the future, Nathan is really keen to build another house of his own.
With rising house prices in New Zealand and more people choosing to live a life with less, tiny homes are quickly becoming a popular phenomenon.
Whether someone is downsizing, wanting to live a more minimalistic lifestyle, or likes the idea of having more money in their back pocket, tiny homes have benefits to suit everyone.
The tiny home movement is already huge in the United States and is continuing to grow in New Zealand, with thousands of homes being built in the last few years.
Build Tiny director and designer Gina Stevens says skipping the mortgage and being debt free are some of the greatest benefits of owning your own tiny home.
“Tiny homes cost a fraction of the average house price, meaning that what you can save for a deposit on a normal home could buy you a bespoke high-end tiny house outright - and you can skip the mortgage all together.”
But it’s not just affordability that is driving the tiny home movement adopting a more minimalistic lifestyle is a popular decider for many people too.
“People are seeking simplicity; we’re getting more aware of the negative impact consumerism and busyness has on our mental wellbeing. We have more of an idea of how not having junk cluttering up your space can have a dramatic impact on your mental health and your peace of mind.”
These were just some of the benefits that appealed to Gina when she built her own tiny home.
After working professionally as a graphic designer, Gina took the plunge to design her own tiny home in 2016, alongside her brother-in-law Jason.
“I really wanted a tiny house, but back in 2016 there weren’t any professional tiny house building companies out there, the movement was still very young, so the only option was DIY.
“I started designing concept plans and discussing them with Jason (an LBP builder), he offered to help teach me the tools, and built it with me.”
During the build the whole family got involved and we really enjoyed the process. We could see an opportunity in the market for professional tiny house builders and that’s when Build Tiny was born.
Now Gina’s sister Amy, parents Ian and Diane, Amy’s Husband Jason, and Jason’s brother Hayden all have roles within the business. While working in a family-owned business could be a little complicated at times, Gina says she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I’m sure we’ve bored many dinner guests with far too much ‘shop talk’, but there is no shortage of familiarity going around and you can always count on family.”
Since establishing the business, the team were almost always booked out nine months in advance each year. To keep up with the demand, a builder, cabinet maker, boat builder and office manager had also joined the team.
The response from those who are living in one of our Build Tiny homes has been overwhelmingly positive, Gina says.
“We invest a lot of time with our clients to make sure the design suits their way of living perfectly. If they need a special hidden
closet for their gun safe, or a large drawer big enough for their Kitchen Aid mixer, those seemingly trivial features are actually crucial to liveability.
“We’re always aiming to create nurturing, feature packed, creative spaces that feel like home to those that live there. There is no ‘one size fits all’ for tiny homes.”
As Build Tiny continues to grow, Gina and her team are always looking for ways to make the building process more efficient for the client.
“We now provide clients with regular progress photo updates all from an app on their phone and they get full visibility of the building schedule.”
With the tightening of lending criteria people are looking for alternative options to get a home that is truly theirs. With a traditional home loan, you are locked into a mortgage for the next 30 years paying high interest on your debt. With a loan for a tiny house, you could be debt free in as little as 7 years, plus the cost of running for a tiny house is a fraction of the cost of running a traditional home.
Tiny houses make financial sense, especially now with the cost of living being so high!
NZ Tiny Living offers the widest variety of Tiny House building options for private and commercial Tiny Homes in New Zealand. From custom builds to set-plans, kitsets, and watertight shells to the most affordable Economical Tiny Home. We have what you need to bring your dreams out of dream land, and into reality.
The trend toward tiny houses has truly become a social movement over the past few years.
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The past two-three years have been enormously disruptive to the business environment in New Zealand.
We have slipped into a rut with the economy grinding to a halt and confidence levels akin to that of the Great Depression.
For the Canterbury region at least, it is not all doom and gloom. Our local economy has fared well compared to other regions, off the back of our strong primary and manufacturing sectors, and more so it is reflective of the sheer determination, innovation, and resilience of Cantabrians.
With the easing of restrictive measures and the reopening of the borders, there are exciting opportunities ahead for business and the Chamber will continue through our ongoing support and advocacy to help Canterbury businesses get back to business.
It is not without a thriving economy that we can have a thriving community – and that is the core principle that drives the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce.
We want the Canterbury region to continue to grow and prosper.
It is quite special here, and that is only possible when businesses are operating at their full potential, economic conditions are conducive to growth and employers have the confidence they need to grow; to invest in new staff, purchase new equipment, to innovate.
The dividends of a strong business community are ever present in the Canterbury region. Much of the rebuild following the earthquakes has been by the region, for the region.
Businesses are celebrated and recognised for the roles they play in our wider community – which is to provide jobs, with high wages,
that contribute to the high quality of life that we all enjoy, and that is contributing to a larger proportion of domestic migration than ever before. Selwyn and the Waimakariri are topping the charts.
The Chamber has actively supported thousands of businesses throughout the last two-three years as we have all navigated the disruptions caused by Covid-19 restrictions.
Our business advisors have answered well over 10,000 enquiries on navigating alert levels and traffic lights, and deciphering employment and health and safety obligations throughout the constant changes businesses have faced.
Our advocacy team were instrumental in helping to shape the original Covid-19 wage subsidy and the subsequent iterations, and have continued to strongly advocate for ongoing
financial support measures while the country has remained in restrictive-to-business settings.
Our events and training team have hosted hundreds of workshops, information sessions and webinars keeping the business community informed at every step with the changing rules, and requirements.
We are proud to have helped provide clarity at a time that was anything but clear.
The Chamber has supported our members for over 163 years and today we continue to help inform, inspire, connect, and advocate for business.
As the pace of this picks up, our support has never been more important for the development of our region.
With over 20 years of quality service in skip hire, Container Waste Limited is an independent local waste management company that delivers a full range of waste removal services to meet the needs of both residential and commercial clients.
In operation since 2001, Container Waste is a 100% Canterbury owned and operated commercial and domestic waste disposal company. We pride ourselves on providing quick, reliable and friendly service Christchurch wide and we hire only the best and most experienced professional drivers in the industry. We then provide them
with high quality, well maintained vehicles and equipment to deliver our high quality waste management service.
We are focused on expanding our commercial waste removal services and continually invest in the equipment we need to provide integrated waste disposal solutions to our business clients in the Canterbury region.
We offer a full service, enjoy a hassle-free experience with assistance throughout every step of the process: online ordering, booking, drop off, collection and disposal. You can rest assured we always give a quality service, maintaining great relationships and repeat business is integral to our success and we
pride ourselves on delivering the best service and experience for our customers.
Our service goals are to deliver on time, within budget and to international best practice safety and quality specifications.
We manage the safe flow of waste through each stage of the waste stream with the aim of minimising residual solid waste for disposal in the Kate Valley Landfill located in Waipara, North Canterbury.
You can rest assured we always give a quality service, maintaining great relationships and repeat business is integral to our success.
The Chamber has a comprehensive training and events programme that equips employers with the tools to be more effective, more efficient and to remain at the forefront of any legislative and regulatory changes. This includes health and safety, employment relations, and human resources training, courses in Te Reo Māori, how to have courageous conversations, and understanding and addressing the carbon footprint of your business.
We help to build the capability of our members and if there is a knowledge gap, or an emerging issue in the business space, we provide the tools to navigate it.
At the Chamber we connect our members directly to figures who have an impact on decision making at both a local and central government level, providing you with an opportunity to voice your opinion on topical matters with the people who have direct responsibility.
Throughout our history we have regularly hosted Prime Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition, and politicians of all colours and stripes.
The ability to reconnect with each other in the business community is now more important than ever as we emerge onto the other side of the Covid era.
With the easing of restrictive measures, our networking events will be soon be back, and provide
an invaluable platform to mix and mingle with other likeminded businesses as we maximise the opportunities of a restriction-less New Zealand.
Christchurch is in a unique position to leverage ourselves on the world stage as a city of opportunity and choice.
We have a diverse economy that supports us exceptionally well in times of crisis, underpinned by a strong agricultural, export and
manufacturing base, coupled with new and emerging sectors that are innovative and world leading.
Remaining alluring and competitive to retain not only our young people, but to also attract the right businesses, skills and talent is crucially important to grow our economy.
The Chamber is proud to support our members with seizing the opportunities ahead as we recover, reconnect, and reposition ourselves on the world stage.
Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce 0800 50 50 96
www.thechamber.co.nz
Christchurch is in a unique position to leverage ourselves on the world stage as a city of opportunity and choice.
Campbell & Associates is a small accounting firm based in Westport in the Buller District.
The business started in May of 1988 and has traded from the office at 68 Russell St, Westport since then.
The accounting practice provides services to clients around the country to clients in all types of business activities with its largest block of Fees being in the Dairy Industry.
Peter Campbell, the owner of the business, realised early in his career that clients were looking for information during the financial year so that they did not get surprised with large tax bills when their business profit had increased.
When GST was enacted it was realised that a lot of clients were not sufficiently able to deal with processing regular GST returns and dealing with complicated matters during that process. Campbell & Associates offered a service to do this and
as a result it produced reports at the end of each GST return indicating the Profit and Loss of the business.
From this, clients asked questions about payroll and wages. It was clear as things got more complicated clients were not able to do Employment contracts and deal with matters in relation to payroll issues. On that basis the firm offered a service to do this and now provides this service to a significant number of business’s.
Initially the firm input bank statements into their accounting software manually then moved to Banklink. In recent times this product has been dropped and the firm is now using Xero to process bank transactions.
With the evolvement of technology Campbell & Associates is able to work with clients all around the country. Distance is not a problem as we like to talk to people about what is happening in their business during the year and also like to know what
they are doing so a visit to them is a plan on a regular basis.
The firm specialises in having a close working relationship with clients so we can work as a team.
At Campbell & Associates we understand that people are unique, businesses are unique, and your situation is unique. To this end we are dedicated to providing timely, accurate solutions tailored to suit individual needs. We will work alongside you with the aim of not only solving problems that arise, but helping you reach your financial goals.
The team of focused, friendly accountants available at Campbell & Associates offers a wide range of expertise and experience in the world of business, taxation, financial planning, and wealth creation.
For more information on how our expertise can benefit you please enquire now and contact us today!
We help you manage every aspect of your business and because we establish a one-on-one relationship with each of our clients, our advice is tailor-made for your business.
Chem-Dry South Canterbury is a carpet cleaning service providing drier, cleaner, and healthier services to people’s homes and businesses.
Chem-Dry is very well known and has done extremely well, it’s the world’s leading carpet cleaner with over 3,500 locally-owned carpet cleaning franchises in 46 countries!
Services include:
Residential: Cleaning over 10,000 homes a day globally. Chem-Dry is the leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning.
Commercial: Nothing is ever too big or too small for this team of experts. They deal with small and challenging jobs around the country with topnotch quality and value.
Packages: Customers can find updated offers and specials for their area. The team provides affordable prices and specials!
Free estimate: Customers can call, email or text if they have an enquiry about booking an appointment! Healthy homes are clean and happy homes so it’s always a good idea to contact the team today!
Cleaning services also include but aren’t limited to: Upholstery, tile and grout, and oriental rugs.
The benefits of Chem-Dry South Canterbury are the friendly team uses a green-certified solution and hot carbonating extraction cleaning process that provides a deep clean and faster-drying carpets that dry in only a few hours!
Their main product is The Natural®, which is safer than other products, as it has no detergents or harsh chemicals so it’s not going to harm people’s families and pets. Unlike a normal steam cleaner, Chem-Dry’s low-moisture
carpet cleaning process uses 80% less water than steam cleaning, which means it’s ideally a more suitable carpet cleaning product.
Chem-Dry experts go through a lot of training and are professional carpet cleaners that are trusted by their customers. They make sure to accommodate various types of carpets needs and do their job to the best of their ability, so customers feel satisfied with their efforts!
For concept to completion site works throughout the Dunedin and surrounding areas, Robert Laing Contracting has the expertise, experience and equipment to get the job done right.
Robert Laing puts the emphasis on reliability through quality workmanship, product guarantee and best practice. It’s upon these qualities the team has built a strong, southern following over more than 10 years.
Experts in earthmoving, their services include trenching, mulching, excavation, house foundations, landscaping and site preparation.
Whether you are considering a complex project or you have a simpler, more straight-forward request in mind, Robert Laing
will be there to walk you through the entire process, having as little or as much involvement in your project as you dictate.
They have the skill, the experience and the machinery to tackle your project with ease. Wherever you are in Dunedin, they can deliver your job on time and within budget.
“We have the skill, the experience and the machinery to tackle your project with ease.
“Quality and professionalism is what we do.”
Contact the team for a free, no-obligation consultation and quotation on 021 557 788, or visit www.robertlaingcontracting.nz
tackle your project with ease.
Quality and professionalism is what we do.
Range of services include:
• Trench Digging
• Excavations and earthmoving
• Landscaping
• Site preparation
• House foundations
• Mulching.
We have the skill, the experience and the machinery to
Shepherd & Kime Ltd has been doing collision repairs in Christchurch since 1966, constantly staying abreast of the latest technologies to provide the high-quality services customers have grown accustomed to.
When asked how the shop has withstood the test of time, Shepherd & Kime Ltd co-owner Gerard Kime says, “I think it comes down to our good service. We try to keep the customer experience as a whole as high quality as we can give.
“We like to give good, fast turnarounds because we don’t like people being off the road for too long. We just like to do a quality repair, really. We’ve got a pretty good crew on deck.”
In order to get customers back on the road, Gerard says that the team does its best to keep up to date with all of the latest gear,
spray ovens, and chassis electronic measuring systems.
In addition to adopting new technologies, the team is always looking to perfect its process so that repairs are done in an efficient manner.
You can trust the team at Shepherd & Kime to sort out the parts needed to fix your vehicle, so the quote you get at the start is what you pay when the job’s done. Customers can bring their vehicles to the Shepherd & Kime shop on Sheffield Crescent or the new location on Selwyn Street. The Selwyn Street shop was purposefully fitted out for the business’ panel and paint services and equipment.
Whichever shop you take your vehicle, you can trust Shepherd & Kime to get the job done right the first time.
According to the Dunedin City Council, during the previous five years Dunedin has seen a significant population increase of around 1,500 per year.
Compared to previous years, this population growth has meant housing development in Dunedin has reached capacity. As a result, the city’s district council are putting plans and measures in place to ensure Dunedin is well-equipped for possible future increases.
Dunedin District Council says their main goal of the Dunedin District Plan is to sustainably manage the natural resources of the region, to ensure they meet needs of current and future generations. This includes supporting projects such as: Warm Dunedin, Eco Design, Healthy Homes, Cosy Homes, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Overall, the city must ensure housing and infrastructure provides advancements in all aspects of the community including social, economic and cultural wellbeing.
The council says they are focusing on building and improving housing stock for warmer and healthier homes in Dunedin.
They suggest demographic factors create a need for specific housing types to be built for the community.
For example, there is a concentrated demand for unit style housing, alongside terraced housing and apartment style complexes.
With the need for one and twoperson households, as well as empty nesters or retired couples, the council recognises smaller and more energy efficient homes are needing to be built.
Our skilled technicians have many years of professional experience in this industry and aim to get you mobile as soon as possible.
Hiring new employees is not an easy process. You’ve got to wade through a mountain of applications, weed out the few you’re interested in and then interview all the candidates – all while still running your company.
But if you want your company to grow, you need to hire the right people. You need people that are not only right for the now but can also help you move the business towards bigger and better things in the future.
This is especially so for smaller businesses and startups because they have fewer employees and a limited income with which to work.
For these companies every single dollar they spend on finding and hiring an employee can affect their longer term success, meaning it’s vital that they avoid making major mistakes while hiring. But the trouble is that running a small business is hard work and there often simply isn’t the time to commit to a thorough hiring process; and as result, corners get cut.
The good news is that your competitors are probably making these mistakes whilst hiring as well. This means there’s an opportunity for you to seize; to waste less time and money by hiring right so you can get back to running your company.
The single biggest hiring mistake small business owners make is winging it or not having an interview plan. At best they’ll have a few questions written down on a piece of paper, but little else.
You need to treat an interview like a deductive science. You’ve sorted through all the resumes and selected the best individuals to be interviewed – but now you need a better way of evaluating their suitability for the role than just having a chat and going with your gut.
You achieve this by having an interview plan.
First – decide what questions are the most important, and ask them to each candidate.
Second – know what answers you’re looking for. Then you can assess each answer objectively and place candidates in pecking order.
This doesn’t have to be an iron-clad, exactly repeatable process – but it does need to have some consistency to it so you can accurately assess candidates’ answers in relation to each other.
If you just wing each interview, the direction, tone and outcome of each conversation can vary wildly, making it more difficult to compare candidates to each other. The outcome of this can be that, despite spending all that time interviewing people, to a certain extent, you’re still none the wiser.
Then, the chances are, when it comes to deciding who to hire, you’re going to go with your gut, as you won’t reliably be able to compare one answer to another because you didn’t ask each candidate a few standard questions you can compare them by.
So, a little planning can go a long way towards helping you make an informed and considered choice of who to hire, as opposed to just sitting down with each individuals, having a completely random chat, and then hoping you get it right.
It is risky to bet too heavily on how much experience a person has, when there are so many factors that determine whether someone will be successful in the role and a good fit for your organisation.
An applicant’s skills, knowledge, aptitude and personality all factor into the equation.
Because experience is a tangible and measurable component, it is very easy to overvalue it above less easily measurable factors such as intelligence, drive, and other components of raw talent.
Experience accumulates with time in the role and skills can be learned and acquired.
Your next great employee might be someone with limited experience, but who has fantastic aptitude and flexibility.
Placing too much stock on a heavy list of qualifications in your job description, or only considering applicants with x amount of experience and not considering other factors, means you might be turning a blindeye to someone better suited to the role and your company’s culture.
However, this is a double-edged sword and there is a flip side.
If you’re looking to hire someone without any experience in the hope of finding someone cheaper – you might be buying into a false economy.
Ignoring a candidate with what you consider to be necessary experience in the hope of saving a few thousand dollars a year by hiring an unproven person, might not actually save you anything, due to the amount of on-the-job training and potentially decreased productivity the less experienced employee will deliver.
So, as with all aspects of running your business, you need to find a balance.
But it definitely pays to consider more than just the experience a candidate comes with. You want someone with the potential to grow into the perfect for your company.
This is a common mistake many small business owners make.
An employee’s productivity is comprised of 50 percent ability [the reasons you hired them], and 50 percent of what happens once they’re in the workplace.
So conducting a good interview, offering that promising person the job and them saying ‘yes’ is only half the task.
Employees need to be properly induced and introduced to your company, well trained and supported.
It doesn’t matter how impressed you are with someone’s potential – poor training, insufficient access to resources, and little feedback will add up to poor job satisfaction and this will impact their performance.
So recruitment doesn’t stop at the ‘welcome aboard’ handshake – you need to make sure they are introduced, trained and supported every step of the way.
If you would like to talk to one of our consultants about your recruitment needs, please contact us on:
0800 88 00 18 | info@nzrecruit.co.nz
www.nzrecruit.co.nz
