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Issue 127 | July/August 2014

Hard truths Peter Townsend serves up a dose of rebuild reality Pay raise alternatives Cash strapped alternatives to prevent people from leaving

Crossing the ditch When doing business in Australia, does being close neighbours make it easier or harder?

A smarter way to build The rise and rise of modular construction • John Key on getting the nation moving • Taymac marks its 130th milestone • Lifting our level of leadership

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Issue 127 July/August 2014

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In Business

6 The Prime Minister’s desk

14 Tailor made tactics

30 Modular construction

John Key talks about getting the nation moving

Local developer uses the cloud to help businesses sustain growth

6 Leadership

16 Beating the winter blues

No longer construction’s dirty word, prefab is now synonymous with quality, innovation, environmental sustainability, cost effectiveness and cutting-edge design

HRINZ chief executive Chris Till on lifting the level of leadership

Tips to boost the mood during days of grey

7 Management

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Viewpoints

Business consultant Kevin Vincent explains why innovation is the key to competitive advantage

7 Finance Martin Fraser-Allen on what the election might mean for financial markets

MANAGING DIRECTOR

36 Property & Construction

Local groups that offer everything from guidance and mentoring to finance

CYB Construction, Cephas Rock, Howard Construction, Shearmac Aluminium, Carl Taylor Homes, Vicus Design Group, Pinewood Homes, The New Zealand Building Industry Federation and Workotel

21 Crossing the ditch

58 Business Development

20 Here to help

When doing business in Australia, does being close neighbours make it easier or harder?

How Dairyworks is leading the dairy industry with its innovative products and packaging, which are winning both national and international awards

Gary Collins

OPERATIONS MANAGER Di Barclay

8 Cashflow

ADMINISTRATION

Gazelles business coach Dave Sewell talks about getting cash flowing

Kylie Palermo ADMIN MANAGER Kelly Allen Jade Haylett Shannen Johnson Penny Duns

8 Online Stimulus Creative’s Christopher Reid on creating a results-focussed website

SALES & ADVERTISING Clive Greenwood Marion Kaglund Melissa Sinclair Akash Sandhu Peter Loakman Chris Graves Rob Cochrane Grant Williams

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24 Hard truths

10 Sustainability

Peter Townsend serves up a helping of reality for those thinking things are taking too long

12 Working life

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Sue Brown from New Zealand Clean Energy says cheap solar panels aren’t the answer

Jonathon Taylor EDITOR Davina Richards JOURNALISTS Laura Hall Peter Loakman Marie Sherry

27 Pay raise alternatives

12 Events diary

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60 Focus Hohepa Canterbury, The Campion Centre, van Asch Deaf Education Centre, Mental Health Education and Resource Centre, Mainland Football, Leading Label, Hagley Golf Club, Wanaka Stainless, Greening the Rubble Trust, Foot Science, Vbase, Taymac, ENI Engineering, Solar Bright, Eastgate Mall and Hammer Hardware’s eastern push

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88 Education Christ’s College isn’t content with being one of New Zealand’s oldest schools, it is determined to be one of our most progressive

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Viewpoints | The PM’s Desk/Leadership

Getting the nation moving

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

At the end of June I spoke at the National Party conference and laid out our vision for another term should we have the privilege of governing after the 20 September election. There’s no doubt that the economy is improving, and the country is in a more upbeat mood – certainly far more so than in 2008 when National came into office. Back then, the economy was in tatters. Getting it back on track has been tough. But in June we recorded the third highest growth rate in the developed world. Our country’s trade surplus is at a 20 year high. And next year, after all we’ve been through as a country, I’m proud to say that the Government’s books will be back in the black. But a stronger economy isn’t an end in itself. It’s a way of delivering the things people care most about. My sense is that New Zealand has become a much more assured and optimistic country. We have a plan, and that plan is working for New Zealand. During the last year an extra 84,000 jobs were created and wages are rising every year - faster than inflation. New Zealanders have worked hard to get our country back on its feet. The Government is ensuring that families share the dividends of that growth. That’s why the heart of the May Budget was a $500 million package for families. In it, we are increasing paid parental leave, boosting support for families with new-born children, and bringing in free doctors visits and prescriptions for children under 13. Another part of our programme has been to boost investment on all-important infrastructure. One of the key things we did on coming into government was designate seven Roads of National Significance in, or around, our largest population centres.

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We are making rapid progress on the Waikato Expressway, the Tauranga Eastern Link, the Kapiti Expressway and the Christchurch Southern Motorway. A lot of time was spent discussing and debating these projects in the past, but under our Government, we’re getting on and making them happen. We have also been busy in the regions with projects like Kopu Bridge on the way to the Coromandel, and the Kurow bridges in North Otago. We’ve extended the Hawke’s Bay Expressway and Dunedin’s Southern Motorway. At the end of June, I announced a package of 14 regional roading projects across the country. To get these projects going we are committing an extra $212 million of targeted funding from the Future Investment Fund, which was set up from the proceeds of the Government’s share offers. We always said that the money from partial share floats would go towards buying new public assets for the good of New Zealanders and their families. Each project is important because it makes that particular road safer, helps the region be more productive or improves the way the roading network operates. On the West Coast, for example, people know – all too well – the infamous one-lane, combined road and rail bridge between Hokitika and Greymouth. Under our plan, we’re looking to start construction next term on a modern, two lane road bridge, with room for bikes, and a completely separate rail bridge. Another project is the realignment of the Norman by Overbridge on State Highway 3 near Hawera. There have been a number of serious and fatal accidents on this stretch of road, so this project will improve safety and save lives. We are committed to funding a further six projects and – subject to the usual investigations – construction would start within three years. The other three projects will be further investigated and designed to the point of consenting – ready for construction to begin. Taken together, these roading projects represent a significant new commitment in our regions.

Raising the level of leadership

Chris Till is the chief executive of the HRINZ. Visit www.hrinz.org.nz

As evidenced by the Global Competitiveness Index from the World Economic Forum, New Zealand actually punches above its weight in areas like financial performance, operational delivery and governance. However, there is a growing body of evidence and concern that our people leadership isn’t where it could, and should, be. There is good evidence to support the view that New Zealand workers generally trust their bosses, but overall there’s an emerging pattern of underperformance in management and leadership. Recent commentary from Winsborough Limited notes that global surveys of staff satisfaction and engagement report that most employees are unhappy at work. The number one reason for this is dissatisfaction with their boss. This dissatisfaction kindles entrepreneurship and, perhaps, accounts for New Zealand’s very high rate of business start-ups. With only 30 percent of start-ups surviving for more than 10 years, and fewer than 10 percent of these growing, New Zealanders are working really hard, but not in ways that will help New Zealand climb back up the ranks of developed countries to where we belong or be more productive. A recent OECD investigation of New Zealand’s low productivity and poor record of developing global business, points the finger squarely at poor management as a significant impediment. When compared to other countries, our people management capability unfortunately rates alongside that of Portugal, Greece and India, and lags significantly behind many of our competitors. A 2011 report by the Ministry of Economic Development on management in the manufacturing sector stated that New Zealand managers are “average to middling by global standards” and that “people management emerges as the weakest area, where New Zealand firms trail most behind

global best practice”. The authors suggest that “New Zealand may well be held back by a deficit in management capability”. From my 30 plus years experience in personnel, human resources and general management, I have observed that in many cases people just don’t know what good leadership actually looks like and they often don’t know how to create it. It also seems that in many cases, well performing technical experts are being over promoted into leadership positions. There is a lack of capital to develop leaders and we don’t seem to have a lot of genuinely transformational leadership development programmes in New Zealand. We have a lot of management ‘tick the box’ kind of programmes, but these don’t prepare people well enough for leadership roles, so often we just throw them in at the deep end of a leadership quagmire. Many people label people management issues as soft issues, but in fact they’re so hard that a lot of people excuse themselves away from them and prefer to focus on numbers and data - which can be more easily understood , don’t have emotions and certainly don’t shout, cry, go sick, breakdown or leave. Leadership quality is incredibly important because good leadership underpins staff engagement. High levels of engagement lead to higher productivity, higher discretionary effort, better health and safety, better wellbeing and happiness at work, higher levels of customer service, better innovation and ultimately help organisations to attract and retain talented people. It has always been true, that while people join organisations, those same people leave because of unpleasant environments, a lack of prospects and, frankly, poor bosses. Good leaders can fix all these challenges. The first thing we need to do is accept that this is an area we can improve in, and that if we improve maybe we can get ourselves into the top 10 of the global competitiveness Index. It’s not an easy problem to fix but it’s an important and urgent problem to fix - for both organisations and NZ Inc.

Viewpoints | Finance/Management

Innovation - the key to competitive advantage Kevin Vincent is a director of business improvement consultants Vincent and Nugent Limited. Visit www.vincentnugent.co.nz

Innovation must play a key role in New Zealand’s economic growth and our economic performance depends significantly on continuous improvement in productivity and outputs. Long term improvements in economic performance demand that firms develop an adaptive culture in which innovation features prominently. Many writers have defined innovation as the departure from a previous state, which may facilitate more effective resource allocation. Innovation takes on many forms. Innovation can be a thing such as a microchip or some other technological advance, or it could be a process and a model. Generally two kinds of innovations are recognised. These are product innovations and process innovations. Product innovation is a radical change in product characteristics that creates new products and may result in change to organisational goals and or production facilities. Product innovation can also be related to or applied to service organisations. That is, when a new service is created it is a service innovation.

It is an absolute requirement for tomorrow’s businesses today, and must be a constant activity in the quest for a truly sustainable competitive advantage. The scope of innovation is therefore broad. It can take place anywhere, by anyone, and in any aspect of our lives. It is all encompassing. Innovation does not occur instantaneously however, too often the innovative cycle – from idea to invention to diffusion – proceeds far more slowly than it should. Whenever innovation is delayed, opportunities to better the world are postponed. The dilemma for us is – if only we could accelerate the innovative process, we could enhance the lives of people everywhere, by transforming the speculative improvements of tomorrow into the innovative realities of today. Just as receptive markets are essential for innovation, so are the market makers, the entrepreneurs who bring new products to the multitudes. Every great innovation has its roots in the merger of a novel idea with the vision of a strong-willed entrepreneur. Often, it is the entrepreneur that makes all the difference between an invention and an innovation.

Process innovation is an incremental change, Marketing is also fundamental to innovation. with improvements leading to a rigid, The importance of marketing often is efficient production system. overlooked by technologically oriented inventors, who often become so absorbed The distinction between product and in perfecting the subtle intricacies of their process innovation is becoming blurred. inventions that they lose sight of potential For example, banks using ATMs (automatic users’ fundamental needs. teller machines) primarily to replace tellers, a process innovation, but soon added new The creation of a ‘better mousetrap’ does not services, such as printing account statements assure its widespread acceptance. on demand, a product innovation. Among the external factors which influence Innovation is forward thinking; it is a a firm’s propensity to innovate, none has a look into the future beyond the vehicle’s more catalytic effect than competition. ‘headlights’. The race to be first to the marketplace with This is an expression taken from Gary a new idea, or with a creative improvement Hamal and CK Prahalad’s 1994 book to an existing product, has driven firms to Competing for the Future, which illustrates innovate at an ever more rapid rate. the importance of seeing and seizing the The answer is clear – successful companies opportunistic future and getting there first, have an innovative culture. ahead of competitors.

What the election might mean for financial markets Martin Fraser-Allen is an adviser at Craigs Investment Partners. Visit www.craigsip.com

The countdown to the September 20 general election has well and truly started, with it now being talked about in terms of weeks, rather than months. Unsurprisingly, Bill English’s 2014 Budget seems to have hit the spot with voters. A number of polls have been released since then and the overwhelming takeaway from all of them has been rising support for National, at the expense of Labour and the Greens. The budget initiatives targeting families and children have resonated with many of the swing voters. The prospect of the first surplus in six years, a generally upbeat economic tone and the hint of additional spending and tax cuts in years to come has no doubt also played a part. National continues to lead the polls in terms of the highest party vote. However, under the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system, a victory is far from secure for the incumbent leadership. Some political and market commentators may have become a little too complacent with regard to the potential uncertainty surrounding the election outcome and we remind investors that it remains finely balanced. Regardless of political allegiances, we recommend a cautious approach to election-sensitive sectors and a welldiversified portfolio to mitigate the range of outcomes that we could see later in the year. In our view, the election remains a very close call and could go either way. While National would be the clear leader under a “first past the post” system, under MMP it is likely to be much closer. The impact of a surprise result from a minor party could have a significant impact on the final outcome. We believe it remains a much more tightly fought race than many people believe. The sector most sensitive to the election outcome is the electricity sector. Should National be re-elected, the status quo will continue. Under a Labour/Green regime, we could see significant change that would likely see downside to current share prices.

Companies that might do well under a change of government include those with low regulatory risk, offshore earnings and those that would benefit from additional support for low and middle income earners (such as the retail sector). We would suggest limiting exposures to companies which may face added regulatory scrutiny. We believe the uncertainty created by the election can be mitigated by ensuring portfolios are diversified away from New Zealand, by holding Australian and global equities. We expect the NZ dollar to peak in 2014, before showing some modest weakness over the next few years. Labour seems determined to speed up this process by using policy changes. Should they be elected, markets may take care of the currency falls for them, if they (or their potential coalition partners), are perceived to be less stable or higher risk than the current regime. Ultimately, we do not believe growth in our economy will be significantly impacted by the outcome of the election. While Labour is generally considered to be less friendly to the business community, we note that a number of their policies could be supportive for growth, and for markets. Compulsory KiwiSaver, for example, would be a positive for capital markets and it could even be argued that a capital gains tax would impact shares less than rental property (because shares are less reliant on capital gains for their long-term returns). A lower path for interest rates and the currency would also support some sectors. Our advice to investors is that despite the polls, acknowledge the potential for a change of government as well as the status quo, and position portfolios accordingly.

For Investment Advice please contact Martin Fraser Allen, Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners Christchurch branch, by phoning 03 964 3246 or visit www.craigsip.com for more information. Mark Lister is Head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners. His disclosure statement is available free of charge under his profile on www.craigsip.com. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific investment advice.

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Viewpoints | Cashflow/Online

Improving your cashflow

Creating a results focussed website

Dave Sewell is one of only two Gazelles International certified business coaches in New Zealand. Visit www.davesewell.co.nz

Canterbury is at the start of a massive boom – so why are so many companies struggling? The rebuild is keeping many busy – but busy does not necessarily mean good profits and cashflow. Across the region, there are countless stories of businesses not getting paid in a timely manner, struggling financially and the worst case scenario going into receivership. Every day, I am having conversations with clients about cashflow and looking for ways they can improve the dollars sitting in the bank. In broad terms, there are four rules of cashflow: • Have cash put aside to pay the taxman - that’s your GST, your terminal and provisional tax. Talk to your accountant about what percentage of your earning this should be, but 20 - 25 percent is a good starting point… and don’t forget your ACC payments. • Clear all bad debt. • Invest back into your company. What is it you can do that will help improve your performance and bottom line? Is it training, investing into a new accounting platform or office system?

• Always pay on time...always within the terms of your terms and conditions • Return to purchase your goods or engage your services time and time again • Refer you to other people. Part of getting paid on time is having good terms and conditions, this way everyone is clear on when they need to pay by and any penalties they will incur if they fail to meet your T&Cs. Get help from your lawyer and/ or accountant. Another major issue for lack of cashflow is incorrect margins – especially in the trades sector. I know one company that is busier than they have ever been, but they are not making money. Their net profit sits around four percent. And this is simply because they are undercharging. Companies MUST know what its costs are and get their pricing right.

The ‘why’ What is your website’s reason for being? The reasons can vary greatly, but your website should have a clear goal. It could be to promote products, generate sales or leads, publish articles or provide education. The key is to look at what will generate the right kind of results for your business. Great websites entice, inspire, inform and engage the viewer, and generate growth and interest in your business or cause.

Here are three more things that will get you closer to the profits you want:

The ‘who’

The good news for a vast majority of businesses, post quakes, is your ability to be more selective about your customers. Choose good ones.

• Avoid delays – they cost time.

• They are great to deal with

Make sure your website earns its keep by investing in strategy and planning. This way you’ll ensure a results-focussed website that works as hard as you do for your business.

The first step in making this happen is to think about your business’s unique points of difference. This is what sets your products or services apart from your competitors, and your website needs to communicate them clearly… to the right people.

• Get effective processes in place. Efficiency saves time. Again – get professional help to establish systems and processes.

Again, there are some basic rules to what a good client looks like:

Your website may look pretty and work well, but it should do more than that – it should deliver tangible results for your business.

This means taking some time out to do a back costing exercise. Look at your last five jobs and find out what the gross margin was. Understand your real costs and use this information to get your future pricing right.

• Take your dividend. Yes this means pay yourself after you have dealt with the above three expenditures.

I know companies that have a list of A clients, but they may be doing a large volume of work for this one entity, but never being paid on time. These are not A clients – they are liabilities. Get rid of them – look at who does pay on time and chase others like them. You are not a bank – get tough and chase anyone who owes you money.

Christopher Reid is the managing director of branding, design, advertising and promotion agency, Stimulus Creative. Visit www.stimuluscreative.co.nz

• Minimises mistakes – do it right the first time. Cutting corners will cost you in the end. Redoing work comes straight off your bottom line. Last but not least - do look at putting your price up. The tolerance among your customers for price hikes is probably much better than you think - I have clients doing just that and they have not had a single query. You have a specialist skill set or product and they need it - that is why your customers are coming to you. Believe in the value of yourself and what you offer and increase your price.

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In order for your website to communicate effectively, you need to know who the audience is. What are the demographics of your target market? What are they looking for? If you can anticipate the needs of your audience, you are one step closer to responding directly to their needs. Responsive design means your site will function effectively on a range of devices, such as phones, tablets, laptops and desktops. How users respond to your site is influenced by how they are using it – an older audience is less likely to be viewing your site on mobile devices. Make sure to do some research on your competitors. This is important to make sure you are delivering a unique yet genuine message. Look and feel It’s important to sync your website’s look and feel with the rest of your brand. Use colour

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schemes, navigation styles and imagery in a way that makes people feel they are in the right place. This way users will be more likely to stay and explore your content further. And make sure your website reads beautifully online. Websites with superior typography (choice of font, sizing, line spacing and colours) offer content that is much easier to grasp. Content is king Consider the placement of key content carefully. Identify the points you want to highlight and place them where they can be found intuitively. Keeping your content fresh and relevant helps with search engine optimisation (SEO) and Google page rankings. And getting your site navigation right will ensure an enjoyable user experience. Strip your content back, de-clutter and bring your website goals, visual design and content together in a way that creates guided pathways through your site. Use these to persuade your viewers to act. Content is more than just words. Start thinking early about any brand images, photos or videos you want because these can take time to gather. And remember, writing for the web is a specialised skill, if you don’t feel confident, seek help from the professionals. Technical requirements Do you have a domain? Will you need hosting? Is a secure login required with multiple access levels? And what about mobile responsive development and linking online sales with your POS? Finally There are many different factors to consider when creating a high-quality results-focused website. If you think your website could be doing better, talk to the professionals who can provide you with a fresh strategy to deliver the results you need.

Viewpoints | Trends/Sustainability

The buzz about bioactives

The cheap solar panel probably isn't best

Kerry Paul is the CEO of Manuka Health NZ. Visit www.manukahealth.co.nz

The growing global consumer health market is opening up opportunities for innovative products based on the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand Manuka honey. Growth in the health and nutrition sector is being driven by a number of compelling global trends. Consumers in developed countries are increasingly looking for natural health products to improve their quality of life, address short term conditions and provide protection against the onset of chronic illness. What does this mean for New Zealand’s Manuka honey industry? Well, 25 percent growth a year is expected in the wellness range in the medium term as the antibacterial properties of Manuka honey become increasingly well known, particularly in China and South East Asia. The North American market, which has hardly been tapped in relation to Manuka honey, is also becoming a key focus. The industry is currently in a growth phase, but global demand will eventually outstrip New Zealand’s raw Manuka honey production. So the future lies not in pots of honey, but in moving from commodity to valueadded products where export earnings could increase incrementally. With this in mind, here at Manuka Health we are well positioned to capitalise on these opportunities. With 20 percent share of the global market, our company is the Manuka honey market leader in 35 countries. Adoption of quality systems and processes ensures bioactive levels in Manuka Health’s products are maximised and allocated according to end application. We are one of the few natural health companies in New Zealand with ISO 9001, ISO 17425 and British Retail Certifications

Partnerships with leading research institutes both in New Zealand and internationally provide the scientific evidence to back the efficacy of our products, helping us to meet stringent regulatory requirements at home and in our export markets. The move from being commodity based to value-added product orientated requires research. Our research has enabled us to develop exciting, innovative products with patent protection. And that’s just good business – no matter what industry you’re in. Manuka Honey CycloPower™ is an example of this for us. Manuka Health’s Japanese research partners discovered that when Manuka honey is combined with CycloPower™ (natural fibre derived from plant material), the antibacterial potency of Manuka honey gets significantly boosted. Inspired by the results, scientist at Manuka Health developed the two first products in the range of MGO™ 400+ and Manuka Honey with CycloPower™ - vegetable capsules for gastro-intestinal health and chewable tablets for mouth and throat. Our wound care range, developed with a US partner and approved by the US Federal Drug Administration for sale into the North American market, is another exciting innovation. The honey-based dressing is being used with success where traditional management methods have failed to heal conditions such as burns, surgery wounds, or diabetic ulcers. Supply is currently managed from Manuka Health’s bee keeping operation while we pursue a range of initiatives to ramp up Manuka honey and propolis supply to meet growing market demand for innovative, natural products. The emerging next generation of products will combine raw materials with delivery technologies to allow us to enter new markets, moving Manuka Health away from our dependence on natural health “commodities” to a largely uncontested section of the natural health care market.

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The installation of PV (photovoltaic) panels onto New Zealand homes has become increasingly popular as people realise the value of turning daylight into electricity to reduce their power bill.

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It will pay at this point to understand that PV panels will work where there’s daylight; unlike solar water heaters, they don’t need direct sun to make a significant contribution to reducing power bills. Many customers have found that they have been able to reduce their monthly power bill by a half or even better. This equates to a return on capital invested of at least twice the return of it sitting in a savings account, so it represents a smart use of capital. As with most fast growth industries, the category has attracted so many different potential suppliers that it’s difficult to know how to choose between their offerings. Since they all look about the same, should you choose the cheapest? My clear view is that cheapest isn’t the best way to go, since you do get what you pay for. You are looking at equipment with a projected useful life of over 25 years, so it will pay to look well beyond the short-term attractiveness of a cheap price. Here are some things to look for: Familiar panel brands As a rule, big and familiar brands are the safest. These companies have reputations to safeguard and will be more willing to participate in a remedying conversation if one is needed. You might get lucky with a cheaper, unknown panel but they often turn out to be more expensive in the long run. You won’t regret buying quality from a reputable supplier, and spread over 25 years, the difference in cost is negligible. I think having that peace of mind makes sense.

The inverter turns the DC power generated by the panels to the AC power that households require. It’s the heart of a good system. You’ll need one with a wide enough voltage range, with a low start-up voltage, to be able to accommodate the addition of more panels to your system if you decide to expand in the future. The hardware in panels should be warranted for at least 10 years. Panels should be warranted to produce at least 80 percent of their performance after 25 years operation. They need to be able to work in New Zealand’s wide temperature range, so look for the ability to operate between at least -20C to +60C. A five year warranty on inverters is the norm. Local back-up to service all warranties is essential. Reputable installation There’s zero point in having the best hardware unless it’s attached to your home properly. All of New Zealand is subject to very high windloadings and some localities have to deal with extreme weather events like heavy snow, tornados or torrential rain from time to time, so having the correct fixings is key. Look for Warranties. Look for reputable installers with a good knowledge of building. Look for plenty of experience – you don’t want them learning their trade on your installation. Look for industry accreditations Reputable system suppliers and installers will be members of organisations like the Solar Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) or the Australian Clean Energy Council. They have codes of conduct for members’ operations. Installing a PV power-generation system is a great way to reduce power bills. It’s comforting to know what your power will be costing in 10 and 20 years’ time. It’s a great way to add value to a home. And it gives a good enough return on the capital invested to make it a worthwhile investment. It’s not a particularly difficult decision. My view remains that buying the highest quality you can afford will serve people best in the long term.

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MONDAY, JULY 28 Flying Start Business Plan Workshop A business plan is critical to help a business create pathways to move forward and succeed, if you don’t have a business plan then you must create one. This workshop will help you develop your own strong, effective business plan or refine an existing plan. The workshop covers the many aspects that need to be considered when creating a plan including your goals and objectives, competitive advantage, target market and sustainable revenue streams.

Even if you use a sit-stand desk these days (and if you saw my article in the last issue, you’ll know I’m a fan) the reality is that if you work in an office, at some point you’ll have to spend time sitting down on the job.

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Without a chair that suits your body shape, you will very likely end up in pain - in your lower back, your shoulders, or in the neck and with this in mind, I want to emphasise the point that not all chairs are equal.

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If you want to be really comfortable, opt for a chair with a higher back. It gives more support and helps keep you sitting more upright (reducing the risk of back pain). Also, aim to find a chair with comfortable cushioning on the seat, not too firm.

Elite6 Business Networking aims to bring together SME business owners who want to form working relationships and promote their business. They run weekly networking meetings giving participants five minutes to speak about their business, share ideas, give referrals and grow their business. The meetings also feature guest speakers and group discussions which encourage you to think ‘outside the box’ in order to promote and improve your business.

Form vs. function Search online for ‘office chairs’ and you will find a plethora of seating, from funky looking imported leather chairs to architectural chairs with rings; many of them seemingly very stylish. This is great if style is all you’re concerned with, but how many of these chairs would you actually want to sit in for 5-6 hours a day? This is the average time that office workers spend sitting each day, so unless you want people to start slowing down due to discomfort, or taking time off to visit the physio, the chiropractor or osteopath, it pays to buy a chair that fits both the type of work people do and their body shape. Like sit-stand desks, mesh chairs are also popular these days. However while they might look stylish and the mesh might be quite firm, check whether the people you are buying for need good low back support. These chairs generally lack lumbar support, which is bad news for anyone with low back pain. How to find the right chair Whether you’re looking for a chair for yourself or buying on behalf of your organisation, how do you find the right chair? Something that won’t cut off the circulation to your legs, cause back pain, or give you a numb bottom? Well, rather than leaving it solely in the hands of your suppliers, approach them armed with some helpful information. Give them an idea of what you (or your colleagues) do during the day. Let them know the size and shape of the people who will be using the chairs and whether or not different people will be using the same chair at different times.

On a positive note, there are many chairs offering more flexibility between users. Look for those with three levers that adjust seat height, seat angle and back angle. Even if it’s hard to spot at first, there should be some back height adjustment via a knob or a ratchet system set into the back stem.

Although it’s important that people are encouraged to move, this ought to be because they realise the importance of moving regularly during the day rather than because their chair is so uncomfortable! If you have any older chairs in your office, be mindful that they will eventually wear out, becoming much thinner on the foam and resulting in a rather hard, uncomfortable seat. I remember one client who could feel the bolts in the bottom of their seat, and it was neither a comfortable nor productive experience! Looking for something different? If you really need something different, there are alternatives to the standard office chair. For example, there’s the Swopper seat (imagine a mushroom on a heavy duty spring), the Bambach saddle seat (great for people such as dentists, podiatrists, beauty therapists who have to lean over their clients) and occasionally the Swiss ball. However, after hearing about some people in the US whose Swiss balls burst, leaving them to fall straight onto their tail bones with some serious injuries, I would only recommend using them with caution and with no sharp objects in the vicinity! Ultimately, whichever type of chair you’re after, go armed with the knowledge that when it comes to sitting down on the job, no one size fits all; take your time, choose carefully and if in doubt, seek professional advice.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Accounting for Non-Accountants Understanding your businesses financials is important, but many small businesses put basic accounting into the too hard basket. Take control of your finances with Accounting for Non-Accountants. In this hands-on workshop you will be guided through practical exercises such as reading balance sheets, financial statements their classifications and groupings. You will learn about jargon, computer based accounting, double entry, depreciation, record keeping and more. To register, visit: www.cecc.org.nz

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Ladies, Wives and Partners of Tradies There are enormous opportunities in the Christchurch trade industry at the moment, so don’t get left behind. The ladies only morning tea, held at the Lifetime Group Building, is a chance to get the latest information and tools you need to get ahead of the game. Guest speakers will cover a

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 2014 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards Roadshow The launch of the annual Sustainable Business Network Awards Roadshow will be held at BNZ Epic Centre - so if you’re thinking about entering, ahead along and pick up some top tips. The annual Awards recognise and celebrate the success of organisations that are making a real difference to transforming New Zealand’s business landscape. Speakers include Amok Pradhan from EnaSolar. For more information, visit: www.sustainableawards.org.nz

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Raising Capital to Grow Capital is essential for business growth this course will teach you the secrets to raising the capital you need to grow your business. Experienced facilitators will guide you through an analysis of your business. You will learn how to recognise the different sources of capital available to you, how much capital you need to grow and where your business is positioned financially. This workshop is designed for small businesses who want to fund their growth with external capital. For more information, visit: www.theicehouse.co.nz

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Leverage Social Media Learn how to harness the power of social media for your business. This workshop will teach you how to use social media platforms for improved revenue, customer service and internal communications. The course covers how to assess social media platforms and your online demographic, the do’s and don’ts, content strategy, marketing, branding and networking. This course is for small business owners who don’t know how to effectively use social media. For more information, visit: www.theicehouse.co.nz

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Tailor made tactics Local developer uses the cloud to help businesses sustain growth Local internet solution provider Global Office has developed the foundation for hire company, Accessman, to sustain its growth trajectory and secure its position in the national market. After months in the development and testing phase, Accessman’s new booking and delivery software solution was rolled out on July 1. General manager, Lena Harrington is excited about the results. “The process is much more streamlined. Already we are seeing increased productivity and we can manage our fleet much more efficiently. It’s still early days, but the results we are seeing indicate that the benefits will far outweigh the costs.”

solution was an exact fit for the business. The Christchurch based, Global Office team spent time at Accessman premises to understand exactly how the business operated. This way, issues could be anticipated before the real work started. Global Office general manager, Nick Witteman likens the development phase to that of designing an architectural home. “We get to know as much as we can about the client before we do a concept plan. Then we move on to the detailed design – working closely with the client the whole time. Just like building a house, we try to anticipate as much as possible before laying the foundations.” The result is a custom-built solution that fully addresses the needs of the business. For Accessman, the goal was to update its internal infrastructure so it could keep up with the growth of the business. The solution was to engineer a system that utilises modern technology – including Smartphones and the cloud – while also ensuring ease of use and easy adoption.

Machine bookings are pushed directly from the newly developed in-house system to The time spent in the development phase was the delivery driver’s Smartphone application. Contact information and GPS directions considerable but also essential to ensure the

are available, as well as the ability to attach photos directly to a machine within the system. The application also stores the documentation to be provided upon delivery and can capture signatures on-site, thus eliminating the previous high volume of paperwork. An added benefit is the elimination of server and other IT issues. “With all the data stored on the cloud, we are no longer reliant on our server. And when managing a nationwide fleet, having access to all the information no matter where I am, is a huge advantage,” Harrington explains. Doing business in the cloud is the big buzz in IT right now and according to Witteman there are benefits for small and large businesses. “It’s cost-effective, flexible, it encourages collaboration and you don’t have to worry about those annoying updates – they all happen automatically.” Global Office believes good relationships are essential to get the best possible outcome for its clients. That is why the development phase is so important, and once the product is completed, it becomes the sole property of the client.

Witteman says there is no shortage of software solutions available for businesses to use, but a customised solution provides the ability to address specific needs. “We always advise our clients to investigate whether there is already something in existence that will suit their needs. However, the advantage of a bespoke solution is that there won’t be any features that aren’t relevant. It will address your current needs, but also help predict and prepare for future concerns. “With tailor-made software you don’t just get a product – you get a long-term solution.”

Hefty fines for breaching new consumer law reforms

What business people miss

Companies that don’t comply with new consumer law reform changes risk substantially increased fines and penalties for any breach.

After family and home, Kiwi business people miss home cooking, a good cuppa and their own pillow, when away for work.

The changes, which came into effect on June 17, impact virtually all businesses dealing with consumers. The updated legislation affects the Fair Trading Act 1986 and Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and will be followed by further changes in March next year. Richard Smith, a commercial law partner with Duncan Cotterill, says the changes relate to claims that companies make about goods and services, including online sales, and extend to facets such as delivery time, post sale or auction. Plain English information on extended warranties is also required. Backing up claims about goods and services

“Companies need to be able to back up claims that they make about their goods and services. “Generally speaking, that means businesses must have reasonable grounds for believing every claim made about their products or services is true. Even if it later turns out that a claim made is true, a breach of the Fair Trading Act still occurs if proof is not obtained before the claim is made.” Smith says the focus is on the steps taken to substantiate claims, but there is no precise test. There is an exception for claims that “a

reasonable person would not expect to be substantiated,” which is intended to cover those expressions of opinion that are so obviously exaggerated or overstated that they are unlikely to mislead anyone. “To ensure ongoing compliance, businesses should be reviewing and updating their approach to marketing, and making sure there is a step in the process for checking reasonable grounds are held for any claims being made.” Richard Smith suggests you:

• Don’t make any claims about your product or service unless you have reasonable grounds for believing them to be true • Seek to rely on facts, figures and credible sources of information to back up representations, not guesses and opinion • Keep documentation recording the sources you use to back up your claims and of any representations made to customers.

Kiwis miss our home comforts more so than the rest of the world, according to new research from Regus, who recently quizzed business travellers about the things they miss most when on the road. New Zealand business travellers are more likely than their global counterparts to miss their family and home. When it comes to the smaller things in life Kiwis yearn for home cooking, their pillows and their own type of coffee and tea. Interestingly, only 11 percent of respondents admitted to missing their pets while away.

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Terms in contracts deemed to be unfair will not be enforceable by businesses. “In the lead up, businesses should review all their standard form consumer contracts to identify any provisions that could potentially be considered unfair. “This review could result in substantial changes needing to be made to existing forms of contract and businesses standard terms and conditions.”

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ONE COMPANY, ENDLESS BENEFITS Giving customers more choice, greater flexibility and fantastic service is the key focus of a proactive merger between two highly successful local print companies. Printable and Printmax – both part of the industry for more than a decade, combined their businesses on April 1. Richard Clark and his wife Anne have been running Printmax for over 10 years and say they are excited about the merge. “We are very pleased to have expanded the business so that we are now able to offer a larger product range and have the benefit of a bigger production team behind us,” says Richard. “For us, it’s about taking a successful business to a new level, by being so much larger in the market place in terms of size and product range.” Ashley Horton started Printable Solutions in 2003, when he was just 19 years old. He decided to build his own printing business as a result of being disheartened with the industry standards. “I worked for a couple of printing companies before deciding to start my own company with a commitment to customer service being at the core of our offering,” Ashley says. “That’s where it all began”. “This next stage is like a one plus one equals 10 scenario,” Ashley says. “We are both successful businesses and now we are only improving and expanding on what we already have. Our teams fit well together and have a really nice synergy. Printmax is older and wiser, whereas we are young, future thinking and energetic. We welcome their experience.

Richard says Printmax has an emphasis on timeliness and quality. ”One of our strengths is service and flexibility. It’s not just about the printing job, we ask our customers, how will you be using this? Then we can understand their expectations of the results. We prioritise everything to meet all of our customer’s needs and make sure everything is always completed for them on time.” This is in line with Printable Solutions’ courageous brand promise of ‘On time, guaranteed, or it’s free’. Printable provides fast, high quality, environmentally friendly printing, with most products dispatched New Zealand wide within 48 hours. Although it will be business as usual from the point of view of both companies’ customers, Richard says more opportunities will be available. “Our customers can expect what they had in the past, only bigger, better and more convenient”. “Because Printable’s product range is far wider, we can offer greater capacity. With a greater depth of skill and bigger production team between us, we can provide a much wider skope of products than most of our competitors.” The businesses are currently looking for a new premises where the two teams can operate together to improve service and efficiency even further.

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Beating the winter blues By Laura Hall

Are the short grey days, long cold nights, frosty mornings, wind, hail and rain getting to you? The lack of sunshine can zap motivation levels and positive attitudes not only at home, but in the workplace too. It is understandable if you and your employees are suffering from a bout of the winter blues, but if you have noticed your staff’s enthusiasm, work output and general health and wellbeing drop, then it is important you take action to bring a little sunshine into the office, not only for the company’s sake, but for your staff’s mental and physical health too. Happy, high functioning staff equals a productive and successful business. So here are some tips to boost moods and beat the winter blues.

Walking groups Moderate exercise, such as walking, lifts your motivation and mood. The simple act of walking stimulates your body to release hormones such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine which increases concentration and happiness. So rug up and take the first step to a happier workplace by starting a lunchtime walking group, or why not try walking meetings - you can get work done while shaking off the cold.

Have fun Winter can make people want to hibernate at home and avoid social contact. But it is important for people to socialise, laugh and have a good time, including in the workplace. Take proactive steps to pull you and your staff out of the winter doldrums with fun work events. It could be as simple as a monthly work shout lunch or happy hour drinks on a Friday afternoon to bring the team together. If you want to take the fun outside of the office why not consider team bonding exercises like a pub quiz, paint ball or a round of golf.

Feng Shui your office A well organised, functional and personalised work space creates a calm productive atmosphere and can lift your employees’ spirits. Encourage your staff to individualise their desks with personalised items like family photos, pot plants and posters. Feng Shui suggests bright colours and light increase people’s wellbeing, so try introducing a bright piece of art work or a

full spectrum lamp. Clean air is also great for our overall health. Items like pot plants, air diffusers or a small fountain are all great ways of purifying the air.

Acknowledge it If you are the boss and are struggling with mild winter depression, don’t be afraid to talk with your colleagues. Acknowledging it will lift you out of the slump and you may find talking about it supports staff struggling in a similar situation. Your upfront honesty will show your softer side, helping staff relate to you more, which will ultimately build strong workplace relationships and a healthy working environment.

Be ambitious One sure fire way to keep your employees morale and spirits high is by setting personal and groups goals to challenge and excite them, maintaining enthusiasm and drive for work. Set goals with your staff which have clear methods of career progression that help them to move up in the company, then support them with strategies to achieve their goals. Setting goals and following through with them energises and encourages staff to work harder. With all of their energy focussed on career advancement they’ll soon be lifted from the seasonal blues.

Gen Y consumer secrets revealed Kiwi businesses are being urged to take note of a new piece of research into the generation that will soon become this country’s biggest consumers. The research, released in June by Colmar Brunton, segments 15-30 year old Kiwis into what it calls Gen Y Tribes, based on their responses to questions about how they live their lives. Research project leader and Colmar Brunton Youth Specialist, Spencer Willis says the research provides unprecedented insights and is potentially enormously valuable for businesses because of what Gen Y represents. “Gen Y is a generation that will rival the size of the boomers and their decades of heaviest consumption are still ahead of them. They are already growing up, starting families, building lives and buying big ticket items as well as everyday products. “They are the consumers of the future and this research gives significant insights into the things that push their buttons.” While Gen Y spans the 15-30 age group, currently 16 percent of New Zealand’s population are classed within Gen Y and over 18 years of age. That is set to rise rapidly with 18+ Gen Y consumers making up 24 percent of the market within five years. The Gen Y Tribes research sought to understand Kiwi youth by questioning them about their aspirations and goals, money, 16 | July/August 2014 www.canterburytoday.co.nz

free time, media, relationships, shopping habits and consumption preferences. The research segments Gen Y Kiwis into six distinct tribes based on their responses: • Ladder climbers - ‘going for gold’ • Idealists – ‘I’m true to myself’ • Solitary savers – ‘staying out of the limelight’ • Family focussed – ‘home and hearth’ • Spontaneous spenders – ‘live for the now’ • Money = status – ‘what’s in it for me?’ Willis says the diversity of this country’s youth and the broad range of insights the research provides become obvious when you look at a snapshot of two of the Gen Y tribes.

Businesses stand up to solve youth social issues As New Zealand’s youth organisations face an unprecedented funding crisis, businesses nationwide are standing up with new social brand Y for YOUTH to solve our serious youth social issues. New Zealand has the highest youth suicide rate in the developed world, yet there are more than 6,000 charities dedicated to assisting our youth throughout the country. Y for YOUTH co-founder Alex Greig says “There are hundreds of very successful programmes out there already in the community. The problem is that they are competing with each other for a diminishing pool of government grants, public donations and gaming trust money, which is limiting their ability to scale and expand capacity and in some instances threatening their very survival.” Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation CEO, Craig Pollock says he and his organisation are fully aware of the impending youth sector funding crisis. “Even as one of the larger youth organisations, it is a major challenge finding alternative revenue streams just to fund our current programmes. I suspect a lot of smaller youth organisations may simply not survive the next few years.” Yet as traditional funding sources for the charity sector continue to decline, New Zealand’s alarming youth social statistics, such as bullying and suicide, continue to increase. Just last year there was a 40 percent increase in youth suicide for 15 – 19 year olds.

What can we do about our youth social issues and the youth sector funding crisis? “New Zealand’s youth social problems are not going to be solved with sausage sizzles and the old method of rattling the bucket outside shopping centres. Our serious social problems require serious resources and funding,” Greig says. Y for YOUTH is a turnkey corporate social responsibility platform that enables businesses to contribute to the youth sector in such a way that they benefit from positive publicity and increased sales. Businesses and brands contribute a percentage of their profits to the Y for YOUTH support network. In return companies display the Y for YOUTH trademark on their products and advertising, similar to Fairtrade or the Heart Foundation Tick branding models. Consumers are then encouraged to purchase from these companies. Consumers want to buy from companies that support our communities Greig says that today more than ever, consumers want to buy from companies that contribute to our communities. “We have developed a system that makes it easy for companies to donate to the youth sector, but in such a way that they

benefit from increased sales, positive publicity and an improved brand image. It’s a win-win.” Through the creation of a sustained funding platform for New Zealand’s youth sector, youth organisations’ fundraising burdens can be alleviated so they can focus on expanding their programmes and impacting as many youth as possible throughout New Zealand. Y for YOUTH co-founder Lara Jane says “We’re talking about transformation and positive social change for all of New Zealand. The more youth that are positively impacted, the more youth that grow up to be happy, healthy, contributing members in our communities.” 100 Founding Angels As Y for YOUTH works towards becoming financially sustainable, it has created an opportunity for 100 forward thinking businesses and community focused individuals who wish to be involved in a movement to reduce New Zealand’s youth social statistics, to become Founding Angels.

Founding Angels support the development of Y for YOUTH by making an initial $5,000 donation (or $500 per month x 10 months), then $100 per month for three years. Well known entrepreneur Michael Mayell, founder of Cookie Time, was one of the first to step up and claims that becoming a Founding Angel is a good way of practising corporate social responsibility. “This is just a great opportunity to give back, and it makes it very easy for businesses to do it.” Twenty eight companies and individuals have already come on board as Founding Angels to support the development and growth of Y for YOUTH including Blacksmith Ltd, Navman Wireless, Academy Publishing, Coca–Cola, Tiki Taane, Kim and Mona Dotcom and Sales Star. For further information and to get involved visit www.yforyouth.org

‘YOU CAN LOOK AT A PICTURE FOR A WEEK AND NEVER THINK OF IT AGAIN YOU CAN LOOK AT A PICTURE FOR A SECOND AND THINK OF IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.’ - JOAN MIRÓ

Look at the MIRÓ residences and you will remember them forever. At the forefront of architectural design and construction and with European interior design, these residences define superior luxury inner city living. With an emphasis on ecology and sustainability, the MIRÓ creates an inviting and idyllic environment to live, work and play. Creative layouts and sumptuous interior design push through the boundaries from ordinary to extraordinary. Designed by leading international design group Architectus, the MIRÓ Luxury Residences are situated at 818 Colombo Street, between Peterborough and Kilmore Streets, at the heart of a new developing precinct. The MIRÓ is comprised of 10 luxury single level residences with two penthouses, each fitted with unparalleled finishings including European kitchens, appliances and bathroom fixtures. The interior decor has been designed by Susie and Teassa Paynter – renowned for their exceptional style and creativity. With east and west facing aspects, each residence receives optimal morning and afternoon sun, perfect for outdoor entertaining well into the night. The expansive balconies are ideally situated, offering shelter from the prevailing easterly wind.

Each balcony ensures privacy and an aesthetically pleasing street frontage. Adjustable shades make them ideal for any environment. The MIRÓ Luxury Residences are designed to have expansive indoor and outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly together. Elegant, light-filled living areas provide ample room for entertaining or simply to just relax and unwind. Each residence has two car park spaces that are accessed via a secure car park with an automated entrance off Peterborough Street. The car parks also provide generous storagespace for the residences. The project combines the uniquely designed residences with modern office space, positioning them above more intimate street level hospitality spaces that will provide a social environment for the buildings occupants. With a range of entertainment, from theatres to over 60 cafés, bars, restaurants that are only a short stroll away the MIRÓ Luxury Residences is modern living at its best. The impressive, secure entrance to the grand inner courtyard with green walls, tranquil water feature and an abundance of natural light, the MIRÓ offers apartment living like no other.

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Here to help By Laura Hall

Running a small to medium sized business can be hard graft, especially if you are going at it alone. If this sounds like you then you may be relieved to hear there are a number of organisations in your neck of the woods who are here to help. Take a moment to check out the organisation below that offer everything from guidance, mentoring, and financing to help ease the challenges of running an SME.

Ministry of Awesome The Ministry of Awesome is a hub for entrepreneurs with big ideas but little knowledge about how to kick start their big ambitious into gear. The ministry thrives off turning dreams into reality and one of their main avenues to achieve this is through their weekly Coffee and Jam sessions. The weekly one hour sessions, hosted by Geoff Brash and Tim Hatherley-Greene, includes one 6-minute business pitch followed by feedback and Q&A and one entrepreneurially educational speaker who shares some wisdom and takes questions from the floor. Business pitchers receive free pitch coaching the week prior to their pitch.

Triple One Care is one of the leading first aid providers in New Zealand, providing first aid training to NZ Police, Rural Fire Services and LandSAR, among others. Triple One Care provides NZQA accredited 1-day Workplace First Aid courses. The cost for a full course (if you do not hold a valid first aid certificate) is $169 and $90 if you currently hold a first aid certificate (Bartercard accepted). Triple One Care also provides medics and medical equipment for any event, from triathlons to MMA competitions to motocross, please contact us and we will tailor a solution that will suit your needs.

Workplace first aid course dates for the remainder of 2014: 7th, 21st, 30th of August 4th, 13th, 25th of September 9th, 18th, 30th of October 13th, 22nd, 27th of November 6th, 11th, 18th of December We can organize courses at almost any date, at your venue or ours. Please contact us for more information.

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SME business owners often need someone to listen to their problems, talk them though the solutions and give them a push in the right direction. Which is exactly what Business Mentors New Zealand is here to do they don’t just help you survive but thrive, grow and develop. SMEs are matched with mentors who are experts at successfully running businesses in your industry and have the knowledge and understanding specific to your business needs.

The ministry is the ideal place to share your ideas, seek and give feedback, learn stuff and connect with like-minded people.

The mentors, who have undergone training and formal accreditation, can guide and support you to develop specific skills and knowledge that will maximise your business potential and improve your performance.

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Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Christchurch Small Business Enterprise Centre

Members of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC) enjoy helpful benefits that relieve some of the stress associated with health and safety requirements and running a business, but even if you’re not a member there a still benefits to be reaped from this organisation.

Established in 1983 this organisations core function is to promote and develop start-up and existing SME businesses.

Complying with Health and Safety requirements can often be a time consuming task but CECC members have access to business advisors and health and safety consultants who can tailor make health and safety systems and carry out inhouse training.

• NZQA ACCREDITED WORKPLACE FIRST AID COURSES • FIRST AID COURSES TAILORED TO ANY NEED • MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING • FIRST AID KITS • FRIENDLY, COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS

Business Mentors New Zealand

Non-members are welcome to take part in any one of their over 140 training courses, workshops and seminars held throughout the year. The events cover topics from health and safety, strategies to motivate staff, project management, international trade, technology and more. www.cecc.org.nz

Enterprise North Canterbury Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) offers a wide range of services to new and existing SME’s from networking evenings, training, financing, mentoring, business assessments and action plans. This organisation is a one stop shop of all your business needs.

The small business centre offers a free seminar and fee paying business start-up courses which cover the practical aspects of running a small business including how to develop a business and financial plan. Services and courses include business facilitation and consultancy, business development plans, marketing advice and reports, management planning and budgeting, finance advice, tourism consultancy and training courses. They also provides business training and advisory services for migrants who have been resident in New Zealand for less than two years and wish to either enter into self-employment or invest in a New Zealand business. www.csbec.org.nz

Canterbury Development Corporation

The Canterbury Development Corporation is here to help with free support to Christchurch businesses. The corporation specialises in supporting businesses in the agribusiness, international education, manufacturing and technology industries One of their core functions is business support, then they have a wide range of useful; tools with a focus on building the capability of and resources to offer you. existing North Canterbury businesses and Their aim is to help businesses grow bigger identifying their growth requirements, they and better. Client managers are available to can develop you a personalised action. spend one-on-one time to get to know your ENC runs regular business training and business and create a support and assistance development courses for businesses in North packages to suit your needs. Canterbury to enhance businesses growth. Whether you making the big move to start A regular highlight of the ENC calendar your business or if you are well develop and is the Network Functions, giving you the ready to export overseas, the Canterbury opportunity to mingle with fellow business Development Corporation has something owners and listen to thought provoking to offer you from management training, guest speakers. governance and advisory board assistance, export assistance, procurement and ENC can also issue New Zealand Trade supply chain management, research and Enterprise training vouchers that cover 50 development and growth strategies. percent of the course cost. www.northcanterbury.co.nz

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Crossing the ditch By Andrew Scott

When doing business in Australia, does being close neighbours make it easier or harder? Walking down the average street in Australia you would bump into a Kiwi once for every 40 people, and in south-east Queensland, the rate is higher. While Robert Muldoon found humour in the situation, we all know the compelling reasons why young, qualified Kiwis are crossing the ditch. Historically Australia has been economically prosperous, offering employment in most, if not all, sectors, not to mention the endless space and amazing beaches. No wonder Russell, the Finn brothers and Phar Lap all skipped town. For those of us that call New Zealand home however, it is likely that the earth, sea and sky, full of grounded, self reliant, proudly antipodean family and friends offers a greater draw card. But New Zealand is small, and for Kiwi businesses looking for greater challenges and growth, tapping into the Australian market seems a natural fit – perhaps more so than China.

similarities between the two cultures before dipping your toe in the West Island’s market. In that respect, while Australia is very important to Kiwi exporters, in 2012-2013 New Zealand ranked ninth on the list of merchandise importers to that country. In other words Aussie is more important to New Zealand than New Zealand is to Aussie. Now for the disclaimer: I grew up in Australia… but if you are still reading this piece then let me assure you that I call New Zealand home now and am able to provide some perspective on both cultures. I think last year’s America’s Cup campaign in San Francisco acts as a useful metaphor. Oracle might have branded its crew as Team USA, but we all recognised Jimmy Spithill’s accent in the press conferences - abrasive, cocky, full of swagger… Australian. While Dean Barker spoke softly and calmly of the strong self belief within the team that Emirates Team New Zealand could win that elusive final race, Jimmy Spithill defied logic saying that he believed that his team could win the series from 8-1 down. We all know the result – Oracle changed tactics and sailed away victors. The drive to win is ingrained in Aussies from an early age, which is why Aussies are such bad losers. That’s the market you are operating in.

In 2013 Australia was knocked off as New Zealand’s number one export destination by China, but Australia remains of prime importance to many New Zealand non-dairy exporters.

In recent years, the Australian dollar has remained buoyant due to the growth of the mining sector and the insatiable Chinese economy, but most people will recognise that this growth has now slowed.

But Australia is not New Zealand (collective sigh), and it is important to make yourself aware of both the differences as well as the

Nonetheless the Australian consumer has become accustomed to strong buying-power, competitive pricing and value-for-money.

This scenario is often coupled with high operating costs - Woolworths can attract a 40 percent margin on groceries in its stores and typically expects the goods provider to pay for regular promotions and discounting. However, on weight of numbers, the Australian consumer continues to represent a prime target for the savvy businessperson, especially if you accept that the average Aussie household has a disposable income approximately 32 percent higher than the average Kiwi household.

control it? Remember we are playing to win here. Relying on the courtesy of your fellow Kiwi doesn’t wash in Australia. Unless you are well-positioned, adaptable, and ruthlessly aggressive (and even then) you could easily be out-manoeuvred by a more capable competitor. Kiwis are exceptionally innovative – it’s the number 8 wire mentality. But unfortunately that attitude doesn’t always produce sustainable business growth.

Furthermore, New Zealand has a reputation in Australia for producing high quality products and services, often worth paying a premium for. So what tactics can you employ to make sure you extend your New Zealand success to Australia? Here are a few tips.

In some industries being first-to-market might be the best strategy, but in many industries blindly rushing to make your first dollar severely hampers your ability to make Your millionth. A well thought-out intellectual property strategy allows you to deter would-be competitors, increase value through licensing and define boundaries for joint ventures.

1. Know your target market – sounds like a good opportunity for a trip to Aussie! Just make sure you don’t spend all your time on the beach. Get a feel for how the consumer thinks, how business is done and what legal requirements must be met. 2. Get physical! Depending on the size of your business and your level of experience, this may involve engaging an Australian agent or distributor, or establishing a physical presence in Australia. It can be difficult directing traffic from this side of the Tasman, so having someone on the ground might help avoid costly mistakes and may also streamline your marketing. 3. Protect your brand - and your goods and/or services; do you know what your intellectual property is worth? IP is often thought to represent as much as 80 percent of the value of a company’s assets. Do you know how to establish ownership of your IP and

Registered trade marks and granted patents are business tools that allow you and your business partners to operate in markets such as Australia with some degree of surety that you will not be ripped-off by the sharp business practice of a competitor. As with all aspects of intellectual property, seeking professional advice at an early stage will help you avoid making the same mistakes as those before you. Andrew Scott is an associate at James & Wells. He is a registered patent attorney in both Australia and New Zealand specialising in chemical, biological, agri and foodtechnologies. For more information and expert IP advice contact Andrew at andrews@jaws.co.nz

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The people, their faces and all the right places - Canterbury

The Canterbury branch of the NZ Shareholders Assn held a presentation on aspects of portfolio management by Brian Gaynor at the Russley Golf Course. 1. Max, Tim Keer, Barbara Duff, Robin Harrison (Branch Chairman), Peter Heffernan 2. Ladatip Nettayarak, Lois Stewart, Cheryl Smith, Robyn Otoole, Rosena Adams 3. Robyn Jamieson, Geoff Mayman

4. Sandy & Don Stewart 5. Di & Aaron Orchard 6. Max & Brain Gaynor (guest speaker)

A great turnout enjoyed the fine wine and food presented by Sam Marchants at his new restaurant “Town Tonic” in Addington. 7. Simon Rennie,Michael Bayly 8. Jeff Hesseling,Tony Robinson (Arnold Jensen) 9. Logan Cunningham, Michael Seeley 7

10. Leighton Henshaw, Dave Kininmonth, James Stringer

11. Sam Bennett, Amanda & Sam Marchant. 12. Michael Darby (The 3rd Man Wines), Vanessa Puddy, Lynnette Hudson (Tongue in Groove) 11

Leading Labels held a dinner to celebrate their 25 years in business with suppliers, past and present staff at Porto. 13. Mark Sullivan CEO, Roz Jenkins (Leading Labels) 14. Jill Magon, Julie Blackler (Leading Labels) 15. Alan Pearce (CCF), Roy Bickers (Founder) 16. Roy & Claire Bickers

17. Chris & Alison Hankinson, Paul Blackler (Mike Pero Real Estate) 18. Shelley Tullett, Don Bates 19. John, Lyn Elley 20. Donna, Charles Yoo

The Safety Charter launched it’s new safety video at a function at the Rydges, with a presentation by the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum.

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21. Don Stock (Business Leaders Health & Safety Forum), Roger Sutton (CERA), Carl Devereux (Aurecon Group) 22. Al Cory-Wright, Kristina Wischnowsky, Craig Jones, Mark Wells (Corbel Construction) 23. Shellie McEntree, Kevin Burke (Corbel Construction) 24. Neil Watkins (Coffey), Chris Ellis (Worksafe) 25. Steve Marshall, Mike Toxopeus, Nigel Bartlett (Bridon Cookes NZ Ltd) 26. David Bristow (First Union), Mark Idiens (Hazard Co) 27. Ivan & Michelle Stanicich (Fowler Homes) 28. Perry Tarawa, Miracle & Lilia Tarawa (Elite Trade Services), Mark Idiens (Hazard & Co)

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Brown Bread have partnered with NZ artist Regan Gentry to create a public art sculpture for Christchurch in the heart of the city called Woods from the Trees. Together they hosted a ‘pledgeme’ fundraiser evening upstairs at the NG building, complete with martinis, to help raise funds for the project.

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29. Leonie Fechney (Dept of Conservation), Michael Bayly (Haymans Gin ) 30. Sarah Wilkinson (Rangi Ruru), Jo Blair (Brown Bread) 31. Anna Hoetjes (Botanic Garden), Julia Taylor (CPIT),Nick Grant 32. Vanessa Puddy, Carsten Grimm (Mental Health Foundation) 33. Renee Parsons (Ideas Shop), Michael Hills 34. Regan Gentry (Artist) Blair Jackson (CHCH Art Gallery) 35. Nic Hetherington, Regan Gentry (Desigish) 36. Scot Willis (Reptiles), Annelies Krijgsman-Walker (CHCH Radiology Group), Sarah Aspinwall (Cant Cheesemongers), Regan Gentry

The Christchurch Safety Charter held a special event to celebrate Glen Murdoch of Vicus Design Group being the 100th signature to the Charter. 37. Keith Land (ICG), Mark Taylor (Naylor Love) 38. Trevor Terry & Richard Giddings (Site Safe) 39. Mukesh Dangi & Ratilal Champanus (Lead R Us) 40. Stan DeRooy & Marina Allen (ACC), Chelsea Halliwell (Worksafe), Gemma Bevan (ACC)

41. Sam Holland, Tracy Roberson, Janez Frelih, Rob Ibbetson 42. Andrew Booker, Kristina Wischnowsky (Cobel Construction), Paul Commons

Mike Pero opened his newest branch of Mike Pero Real Estate in Christchurch in the Sockburn recently, with staff and friends. 43. Rob McCammon, Paul Blackler (Owner Sockburn Branch) 44. Mike Pero, Paul, Lisa & Julie Blackler 45. Sharlene Hosken (CDHB), Geraldine Vorster, Bill Thompson (Healthy Soils ), Anna Taylor (Meridian Energy)

46. Shelly Nisbet (Mike Pero Property Management), Rachel Pero (Pacific Resort) 47. Bryce Robb (Fit 4 Business), Brent Selwyn (Harmans Lawyers), Mike Pero 48. Sharlene Hosken, Alan Baddeley (Naylor Love), Jordan Adrian, Julie Blackler (Leading Label) 49. Vivien Cowey, Juanita O’Connell

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50. Murry Turnbull (MF Turnbull), Monique Turnbull

SIPS group meet at the Carlton Hotel to network and enjoy the hotel’s hospitality. 51. Glenys French (Blue Sky Think Ring), Jeff Maslen (InGram Micro) 52. Kim Franklin (Bellamys Real Estate), Jake Gavichi’s, Gil Jenkin (Metalcraft) 53. Jan Marie Jenkin, Pam Stinton, Sharon Major 54. Jane McKenzie (Hair on the Mews), Jan Marie, Lois

55. Paddy Moran (Computer-Clinic), Simon Hobson (Simon Hobson Builder) 56. Jocelyn Scott, Geoff Reeve 57. Glenys French, Lois Sigglekow, Beth Christoffersen

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Hard truths By Laura Hall

There is a general feeling among Cantabrians that our city centre is taking too long to rebuild, and an ever present concern that life in the heart of our town may never return to normal, or at least not for a very, very long time.

But there’s also the distinct possibility these views are completely unrealistic; that the scale and the scope of the rebuild is a lot larger than most of us realise. Chief executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC), Peter Townsend serves up some hard truths, suggesting people need to adjust their expectations.

The man in charge Peter Townsend has been the figure head of the CECC for 18 years. He has lead the organisation through the global financial crisis and two major natural disasters including 11,000 aftershocks and 52 aftershocks exceeding magnitude five on the Richter scale. Despite the immense pressures and responsibilities the job has accumulated since the first Canterbury earthquake, he never fails to see the positive side of any situation, always looking on the brighter side of life even in the most dire of situations. Peter has served as an important and respected commentator on the recovery of the business community. He is a regular face in the media appearing in a countless number of newspaper, radio and television interviews sharing his thoughts on the rebuild of the city. I had the opportunity to sit down with him at the Chamber’s Colombo Street office to get the latest update on the rebuild, including the Chamber’s role in the rebuild, constraints that have held 24 | June/July 2014 www.canterburytoday.co.nz

up the recovery, property development and advice on smarter renting. Plus he offers up a reality check on the rebuild to put our perspectives back into check.

Safe pair of hands The CECC plays an important role in the lives of local businesses big and small. The not for profit organisations goal is to support local businesses and help them to grow and evolve by providing advice, consultancy, training, resources and networking opportunities. This goal is more important than ever as businesses begin to emerge for the troubles and trials they have faced during the past three and half years and begin to flourish in our new city. Peter says the Chamber acted as a “safe pair of hands for the business community” after the earthquakes, but its new focus is to encourage businesses to become independent and prepare for the future. “We’ve been there to assist, support and guide businesses but that has changed into a leadership role particularly in the context of getting businesses to think strategically about their future.” The organisations membership numbers make it clear the Christchurch business community values the benefits and guidance the Chamber provides. “Immediately after the earthquake six thousand businesses had to evacuate the central city. I recall quite distinctly my board telling me that I should prepare the Chamber for a massive attrition in membership because

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The way the central city has been deliberately constrained will mean it will fill up quite quickly and there will be high demand for quality space; I have no doubt about that.

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that’s going to become much more severe before we work our way through it. In certain areas we’re already short of good tradesmen and we’ve only just started the rebuild.”

“This tells and remarkable story about how businesses have survived through New Zealand’s largest ever natural disaster. Business owners were determined not to lie down and this has resulted in a fantastic outcome for the business sector.”

The Chamber is taking a proactive stance to combat the labour shortage by actively recruiting workers from New Zealand and abroad to work in the city.

Cascading constraints While the city is well on the mend there are still many major milestones to conquer. “We’re about 10 percent into the recovery and rebuild at the moment so we’ve got a long way to.” The city suffered $40 billion worth of damage and he estimates the repair bill will be around $50 billion. He says there are various cascading constraints which are blocking the rebuild of the city. Insurance was the first road block on the road to recovery with many people battling their insurance company to reach an agreement. Today 60 percent of residential insurance and 75 percent of commercial insurance has been settled, meaning people can begin to move on. He says the second constraint holding up the rebuild was consents. “Getting resource consents and building consents for literally tens of thousands of houses and thousands of commercial buildings through the system was a massive challenge, but the council is now making progress.” The latest Chamber of Commerce survey cited the current constraint holding up progress is a major skills shortage. “We’ve got thousands of migrants in our city to assist us with the rebuild, they come from the Philippines, Ireland, Australia and the UK, but we’ve still got a major skills shortage and

But it is also encouraging businesses to take their own measures to mitigate the effects of the labour shortage by upskilling their existing workforce and transferring current employees into vacant roles, rather than advertising for new staff. The high demand for staff has seen a dramatic drop in the number of unemployed in the city. Unemployment across New Zealand is nearly six percent while in Christchurch it is just 3.2 percent.

In March Peter was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the business sector and the community at an investiture ceremony at Government House

about 30 percent of the business community had been really severely impacted. But we didn’t lose anyone; in fact the Chamber of Commerce has actually grown.

“I don’t have any doubt that good office tenancies will be filled in the central city, but you might find that the mix of tenants will be quite different.” Before the earthquake the city had a mixture of buildings, old, new, cheap and expensive, allowing for a diverse range of businesses to occupy these spaces.

However the new buildings are all modern, high-spec, A grade buildings which will Some property developers who led the charge demand high rents. by returning to the central city and quickly “It’s going to be irrefutably expensive to rent rebuilding their commercial properties have in the city because all of the shonky buildings faced enormous challenges to tenants. are gone. I think we will see commercial space dominated by high street retail stores Richard Owen, who built a new office and well-off businesses.” complex on the former St Elmo Courts site,

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was recently struggling to find tenants to fill his building and said it was a “nightmare,” warning other developers against returning. But Peter shrugs off Richard’s warning, preferring to focus on an optimistic future. “Sure the people who went back first will find it difficult initially, but we are now seeing a momentum gathering as people come back into the central city.” Price Waterhouse Coopers is one of the latest major entities to announce its return to the central city and Peter says these types of commitments from large companies will give others confidence to reinvest. He says people can’t expect the city to be filled with the type of tenants it used to have.

He says this change in office rental accommodation will block some smaller and low-end businesses from returning at this stage.

Smarten up So if renting a slice of the city is going to be an overly pricey exercise, out of reach for many businesses, how can life return to the heart of our city at all? Peter explains that we are going to have to become smart renters using new and out of the box ideas to create a viable rental market. “For example, businesses which used to have their own space will probably have to go open plan, possibly sharing space with other companies. Using this technique means you can put a lot more people in the same square metre of floor space, so the price per person of renting in the city might not increase that much. “You’ll get clever urban businesses doing things like shared receptions, bathrooms, kitchens and other common resources to be much more efficient than they used to be.”

Reality check Peter says he knows some people think we should be considerably further ahead with the rebuild than where we are, but says these people don’t have a clue about the size and scale of the rebuild. To put it into perspective he references to the Santa Cruz rebuild. “Santa Cruz is a dormitory suburb south of San Francisco that lost its downtown area in the 1988 San Francisco earthquake. They lost 39 buildings and it took them 10 years to replace 37 of them. We lost 1,600 commercial buildings, eliminating 80 percent of our core CBD, so we need to be realistic in terms of our time frame. “Three and a half years down the track we’ve still got 50-60 buildings to demolish in our central city and the rebuild is just beginning. I think we’ve done pretty well when you look at the gravity of what we have been through.” He says people should not be standing to one side complaining the rebuild is taking too long, rather people should be positively engaged with New Zealand’s biggest ever economic development programme because there are opportunities for everyone. “When we look back in history and look at the earthquakes and the recovery, we will all say we were hopelessly optimistic when it came to the rebuild of our city and the time frame involved.”

Light at the end of the tunnel The insurance and resource consent constraints, which initially held up the rebuild, are being lifted and the rebuild is gaining momentum in the central city, “we are starting to see some real evidence of the rebuild and that’s exciting,” Peter says.

“We are starting to see the light, starting He says people need to understand we are to see the central city taking form, starting going somewhere new, we are not going back to see money being invested into repairs to where we came from. and rebuilds and starting to more positivity about our future.” “It’s going to be completely different and one of those ways is its going to be more He says there is still a perception among expensive. That means we will see different some people that we are going to rebuild businesses occupying the sites and different Christchurch the way it used to be, but ways of using space. people need to understand we are not “The way the central city has been deliberately constrained will mean it will fill up quite quickly and there will be high demand for quality space, I have no doubt about that.”

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Warning signs your business is going bust By Laura Hall

It may be a relief to know that a businesses death is seldom a sudden occurrence. No, they are often long drawn out affairs over months or even years. Which may make you wonder, if they take so long to go under, why doesn’t the owner do anything to save it? The fact of the matter is SME business owners can often be so caught up in the daily grind of running their business, they don’t take the time to step back and take stock of their assets, finances and debts. When they do finely evaluate the situation it can often be too late to save the business. Once you start getting into debt it can be near impossible to pull yourself back out again. Many ventures end up going broke across the country every year; the terminal prognosis to blame is cash flow deprivation and incurable unprofitability. Almost every, if not all, businesses go through hard financial times, particularly in the first two years of business, it’s normal. But the trick is having the awareness to recognise the alarm bells when you are in trouble and the knowledge on how to solve them. So be proactive and wise up to your company’s warnings signs before it’s too late and you’re pushing up daisies.

Repeat customers Warning sign Repeat customers are extremely valuable because they spread good word of mouth recommendations and are a reliable source of income even when times are tough. SME’s often find repeat customers can account for up to 80 percent of their sales. If repeat customers only make up a small percentage

of your sales, or even none at all, it’s a strong signal you have a problem in your sales department. Solution Investigate what’s causing the problem by going to the source directly. Ask your customers for feedback, this can be extremely helpful to indentify problems that you may be blind to. Ask ‘what are we doing right and wrong’? ‘Would you buy from us again, why or why not’?

Dodgy accounting Warning sign You don’t have to be a trained accountant to keep track of your business finances, but it’s important to have a basic understanding of your books. You need to know which aspects of your business makes money and which aspects cost money. Do you know how much money you currently have in the bank, how much is owed to you and how much you owe others? Money makes the world and your business go round, so if you can’t answer these basic questions there is a high possibility your business is on a down hill slope. Solution Hiring an accountant to sort out your books is one sure-fire solution however, it’s important you have an understanding of your business too. So get your head out of the sand, wise up and take charge of the office books. You don’t need to become a qualified accountant but you do need to know what all the numbers mean. You can easily turn your businesses fortunes around by up skilling yourself. Inland Revenue run regular free workshop around the country designed at SME business

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owners. The courses aim to give basic knowledge on income and provisional tax, expenses, deprecation and registering for GST. The New Zealand Institute of Charted Accountants also offer courses throughout the year on small business accounting specifically designed for SME business owners and sole traders.

Sale, sale, sale! Warning sign Are you constantly discounting your prices to compete with the deals your competition is putting out? Many businesses believe they need to hold sales to make a sale, but if you are constantly slashing prices you are also slashing valuable profit margin. Discounting your prices may help you to make a sale, but at the end of the day all you are doing is eroding valuable profit and eventually no profit means no business. Solution Shift your focus from making bargain sales to creating valuable sales that maximise profit margin. A small amount of quality sales is more valuable than a large amount of discount sales.

mean the business is about to perish. Once you start borrowing money you have already passed the point of no return, as it only becomes increasingly harder to pay back the money and become self-sufficient and profitable again. Solution Stop borrowing money instantly and focus on reducing debt. Make your main priority to collect outstanding debt owed to you, consider renegotiating debt and sell redundant inventory.

Mass exodus Warning sign Does it feel like your staff are on a revolving door? If you are losing staff almost as quickly as you hire them, then you are losing valuable intellectual capital and money. It is normal for staff to come and go, but if you are constantly hiring employees then you need to pay attention because you have a problem. It costs you valuable time and money to train a new staff member every time someone leaves, wasting you time and money.

Losing an employee can also mean losing customers in service industries such as Stop competing on price with your rivals and instead beat them with added value, excellent mechanics and hairdressing. service and superior products. These added benefits will soon appease your customers Solution queries about the price rise. You can fix this problem but it will take some considered time and effort.

Deep in debt Warning sign

The warning sign is obvious here. If your business isn’t generating enough profit to meet its bills and it has an over dependency on borrowing money to pay everyday business costs such as wages, leases and inventory this is a bad sign and can likely

Start by having an honest discussion with your staff about workplace culture. Ask your staff if they are happy in their job. Why or why not? If employees aren’t happy and are considering leaving ask what can be done to change the work environment and how can you create a culture in which people want to stay.

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Pay raise alternatives By Laura Hall

When money refuses to talk, people walk – this is a well known fact of life.

Attending business workshops is not normally something an employee would sign themselves up for, because they can be costly and they often run during work hours. Business courses are a smart investment for the employer too because the company will reap the benefits of the employees new enhanced skills.

But not every business, especially SME business owners, can afford to give their staff annual pay rises and even if they can afford to give out pay rises, the increase may not meet The investment you make paying for the training course and giving the staff member your employee’s expectations. time off work will quickly pay itself off. So if you can’t squeeze your tight budget even tighter to find the extra funds for those Flexi hours pay increases, then it is vitally important to The typical eight to five, Monday to Friday show your employees you value them using work week doesn’t suit everybody’s lifestyle other methods. and schedules, particularly if they face a long Your staff members are key assets in your company so it’s important you treat them like one.

commute or have young children.

Asking your employee what hours best suit them and offering a flexible schedule can If morale is low among staff then work output work wonders at improving their attitude towards the job. will be low too. A happy team member is a hard working team member, so show them Starting work an hour later can be a huge you care and appreciate the work they put benefit to many staff, giving them time to in by implementing some of the pay rise sleep in, calmly get their children to school or alternatives below. miss the traffic jams on the motorway.

Upskilling Sending staff to relevant training and development courses is a win, win for all. Staff view upskilling as positive progress in their career because it boosts their confidence and puts them in good stead for promotions down the line.

They will arrive at work less stressed and ready to work. So be accommodating and flexible to their personal needs and in return get a happier employee.

treat themselves and their family to a nice meal or special outings.

day in day out, leading to equally horrendous petrol bills. So why not ease the burden with a fuel subsidy card or if you’re feeling extra generous a work car would certainly go a long way to making an employee feel valued.

So why not reward your employee for all their hard work with a bit of R&R and luxury time that they wouldn’t otherwise get. Rewards could include a restaurant voucher, shopping mall voucher, and concert or sports game tickets.

Take a break

The unique aspect of this alternative is that you can tailor the perk to your employee’s hobbies, personality and likes showing that you do really know them and care.

Many businesses now have just enough staff to get the job done and as a result staff are as busy as they’ve ever been and/or have to rack up overtime to get their core duties done.

Are your employees working their fingers to the bone?

While having just enough staff to get the job done may be an efficient way to run a business on paper, it can take a toll on its employees.

Bill breaks Bills are a part of everyday life, but wouldn’t it be nice if someone lightened the load and paid one for you? I’m sure you think so and no doubt your employees would agree. So why no pick up the tab for one of their work related bills. If your office is in the city then it’s likely your staff have to pay for parking, which is a necessary evil. So consider subsidising, or paying for their parking bill or better yet, give them a company car park.

If this sounds like your business, then your staff are probably in need of a well deserved break. So insist they take a day off and give them an extra day’s holiday; a long weekend to relax can work wonders. Yes this will be an inconvenience as you’ve only just got the manpower required to get by in the first place, but your employees will appreciate the gesture, and the time off, more than you think and come back rejuvenated, energised and ready to get stuck back in.

Entertainment perks

Companies often have great mobile phone plans with a massive amount of minutes that you can never use up, so why not share them? Pay for your staffs phone bills or give them a work mobile phone.

Staff on low and even medium level wages can often struggle to pay the bills, let alone

Commuting to and from work can be a ghastly task particularly if you face horrendous traffic If the idea is realistic, then implement it.

Get creative Ask your employee what sort of bonus they would like. Let them think about it and come up with something that really gets them excited.

Give praise and increase profits By Steven Lynch

Pavlov was onto something with his dogs. Praise and recognition is the bell that drives human behaviour. Saying “thank you” is a universal concept with an underlying definition that means “please repeat that specific behaviour again”. A survey of more than 200,000 managers and employees during a 10 year period showed that purpose-based recognition is a proven way to engage your employees, reduce staff turnover, boost productivity, and increase customer satisfaction. What’s more, the study shows that companies who effectively praise and recognise its staff are much more profitable. Organisations that scored in the lowest 25percent for recognition had an average return on equity of just 2.4 percent, whereas those that scored in the top 25 percent had an average return on equity more than three times higher.

To create the best results, praise and recognition will be most effective when it meets the following criteria. Make it positive Remembering a person’s past negative behaviours and speaking about how much better they have become is not recommended (e.g. “You used to be a real pain in the ass to work with, but you’ve been a lot nicer to be around lately”). Giving praise and recognition is not the time to bring up past errors. For your praise to have maximum effect, just point out their positive behaviour. (e.g. “I really appreciate the effort you made to engage with the team at the meeting today. It was nice to see you smiling and taking an interest in people”). Do it now The sooner you give the praise and recognition to when the actual performance occurs, the better. Don’t wait until their next performance review. In terms of frequency, research suggests that you look for opportunities to praise each of

your team members for doing something right at least once per week if you want to increase employee engagement and motivation. Catch people doing things right and let them know straight away. Focus on observed behaviour - not the person’s character Don’t make statements about the person such as “You are really smart” or “You are a hard worker”. It is better to focus on their observed actions and commend the specific behaviour you want to see reinforced (e.g. “I was impressed with the research you did on this project, and the long hours you put in to get the report done on time”). Interestingly, research shows that this exact same approach is the best way to praise and coach your children as well. Link it to your strategic plan Recognise the specific behaviours that reinforce your company’s core values, or comment on specific results that were achieved, such as a task being completed,

progress on a strategic report or a key performance indicator goal being exceeded. Share it around Recognition and praise is best delivered in the environment where the actual performance occurred, ideally among the person’s peers. Alternatively, if you are in a virtual team you can send the team a notification of your praise being delivered. Let the whole team know when someone is doing a good job. We usually think of recognition as coming from the manager, but interestingly, it is recognition from our peers that often means the most to people. In summary If you want to increase employee engagement, look for opportunities to publicly praise your team members for doing something right at least once every week. Who are you going to praise right now? Stephen Lynch is the chief customer officer at RESULTS.com. Information kindly provided by RESULTS.com: www.results.com

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Lifestyles By Davina Richards

Bean convenience

Handpresso We Kiwis are pretty mad on coffee. If we’re not drinking the stuff we’re using coffee grinds on our soils to cheer up the flowers and if we’re not doing that, we recycle by using empty take away coffee cups as a mini plant pot holder. Take a break, coffee lovers. It’s time to top up your caffeine levels. Small and handy for travellers all you need to do is pump the machine, add hot water and push the button for a delightful quality coffee. RRP: $239 Available from: www.designdenmark.co.nz

Wood works

Timber vessel I’m always amazed at how much creativity can be poured into making the most mundane objects stand out in style. A Skulk of Foxes stock these beautiful, maple hardwood vessels, etched with a delicate pattern and hand painted with gold enamel. Each one varies in grain, texture and colour and is lined with a solid coating of locally sourced organic beeswax, which makes it extra special. Show it off proudly by placing on your window sill or table. RRP: $96 (small and large sizes available) Available from: www.askulkoffoxes.com

Under cover

Throw blanket It’s almost criminal that any home can go without some sort of knitted accessory. A knitted throw not only comes in handy during the colder months, but choosing the right one looks fabulous all year round. A good throw should never be hidden away, so drape it lovingly over your sofa or at the end of your bed. Available in charcoal, ivory cream, natural fawn, light grey and dark grey. Photograph by Sarah Horn. RRP: $350 plus postage Available from: www.miloandmitzy.blogspot.co.nz

Cliff top heaven

Cape Kidnappers Lodge Ranked in the Top 10 overseas golf resorts in 2014 in Luxury Travel & Style Magazine, Cape Kidnappers is a 360 degree experience not to be missed. Located in Hawke’s Bay, the five star luxury lodge is home to one of the finest award winning golf courses and is the ultimate pamper package for guests. Set atop 6,000 rolling acres of pasture land, it is scenic and exquisite in every sense of the word. Treat yourself to comfort, service and luxury at this high profile lodge. RRP: POA – various packages available For more information, go to: www.capekiddnappers.com

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Cold comfort

Jacket You’re probably thinking “I’d rather be on a beach wearing a t-shirt, but this will do”. But if you’re more of an extreme alpine adventurer, then this Exmore jacket from Kathmandu shouldn’t be far from reach. This super light, ultra warm jacket features breathable synthetic insulation and a wind and water resistant exterior. Be prepared for winters grip! RRP: $499.98 Available from: www.kathmandu.co.nz

Liquid gold

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If I were to describe J.Friend & Co’s range of honey, I would use the words irresistible, distinctive and natural. If you haven’t yet tried one of these luxury honeys, bursting with complex vintage flavours, you might want to get in on this fantastic giveaway offering. J.Friend & Co are giving away a set of three jars including Lavender, Beechwood Honeydew Honey and Kamahi Honey. If you’re anything like me you’ll be using a spoon, fork, knife, finger… anything you can to make sure you don’t miss any spots around the edges! RRP: $8.95 Available from: www.nzartisanhoney.co.nz

Hybrid wonder

Shower lamp

Reconsider your shower experience with Water Dream designed for Axor, part of the German brand Hansgrohe. The design is a result of exploring living space with transformations of concepts. This is living room meets bathroom; a combination of living space, light and water to deliver an intriguing design. Bathe beneath this charming creation which reveals a new dimension to light and water. RRP: $3,500 Available from: www.hansgrohe.co.nz

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Step by step

Boots There’s nothing worse than hiking in rugged terrain, trying to dodge mud and water, and then moaning about how soaked your feet are. It makes you miserable for the rest of the journey, not to mention for your walking partner. So do yourself a favour and make these boots your investment. Sturdy, warm, dry and will make a hell of a difference when tackling the elements. RRP: $599.98 Available from: www.kathmandu.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Modular Construction's Value Case

A smarter way to build Prefabricated construction has come a long way from the old school prefabs of the ’70s and may provide the answer to New Zealand’s growing housing shortage. Prefabrication (prefab), also known as offsite construction, refers to the manufacture and assembly of whole buildings or substantial parts of buildings prior to installation at their final location. No longer a dirty word in construction, prefab is now synonymous with high quality innovation, environmental sustainability, cost effectiveness and cutting-edge contemporary architectural design.

doesn’t make sense. It’s time to change the way we think about construction,” Bell adds.

The original house was pre-cut in Sydney of Australian hardwood and shipped to New Zealand for assembly on site in 1834.

Where it all began

In the 1800s, immigrants were encouraged to bring the framework for their cottages with them, due to the lack of manufacturing and construction resources in New Zealand at the time.

Prefabrication has long been the innovative cornerstone of the New Zealand construction industry, since before colonisation in the early 1800s. It is not a new concept and can be used to describe the process of bundling raupo, or bulrush, into wall panels at the edge of wetlands in pre-colonial times. One of New Zealand’s first prefab houses, if not the first, was the Treaty House in Waitangi. Originally known as ‘the Residency’, it’s where James Busby conducted much of his official business as the British government’s representative in New Zealand from 1833 to 1840.

The New Zealand government strongly supported the prefab industry in its inception, typically in response to a temporary and finite need; for example, the hydro-scheme project houses or a burst of large scale migration. However, once the urgent need abated, the industry reverted to the former status quo. Between 1880 and 1929, around 1600 railway cottages were built as kitsets in a Frankton factory for North Island railway workers and their families, with each one taking about two weeks to put together onsite.

In the South Island, the town of Twizel was built in 1968 to service the upper Waitaki hydroelectricity scheme. The intention was for the town to revert back to farmland, so there were many temporary features – including a large number of prefabricated houses intended to be portable. Unfortunately, it is the application of prefab construction for these types of temporary buildings in the past that has contributed to today’s common misconceptions of prefabs as uninspired, cheap and low quality. In modern times, companies such as Lockwood have been providing kiwi families with kitset and prefabricated homes for over 50 years, and now smaller architectural practices are increasingly choosing offsite production over the traditional method of constructing everything on site.

Although prefab construction has a long history in New Zealand – one of the earliest examples is the 1834 Treaty House in Waitangi – uptake today is low compared with some other developed nations. Here, just 11 percent of building components for nonresidential buildings are prefabricated and about 37 percent in new housing. Pamela Bell, chief executive officer of PrefabNZ, a non-profit incorporated society and hub for pre-built construction in New Zealand, believes widespread misconception is the number one factor influencing our low uptake of prefabrication. “New Zealand has an urgent need to build better houses faster. Prefab construction offers a huge range of economic, social and environmental benefits, but we have to get past our impression of prefabs as the temporary classrooms from our childhoods. Prefab construction has evolved a lot since then. “Our industry innovations in this area are world leading and yet our uptake is low – it

Built on a Solid Past, Shaping the Future. Keith Hay Homes in collaboration with Architex NZ are proud to present “The Horizon”. This contemporary cube combines a simple horizontal aesthetic with a clearly articulated layout to provide a palette for easy living.

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Property & Construction | Modular Construction's Value Case

Prefab in modern construction Prefab construction techniques can be applied to all types of buildings; for example, over 90 percent of homes have pre-nailed roof trusses and wall frames. The iconic Kiwi bach often started life as a transportable building and many workplaces use precast concrete panels. Prefab comes in all shapes and sizes – from small components, such as pre-nailed wall frames, to panels, larger modules (3D volumes) or even complete buildings. The five types of prefab are component, panel, module, hybrid and complete. Supporting its wide application, prefab can be used for bespoke components and structures, and for standardised components and structures, thus providing valuable options for both architectural and affordable social housing. It also makes use of any materials – timber, concrete, metals, plastics, or any combination of these.

The five types of prefab Component Stick components are pre-cut, pre-sized or pre-shaped puzzle-type pieces brought to site for assembly. Sub-assembly components include windows and doors, fixtures and fittings, and pre-nailed roof trusses and wall frames. Packages of prefabricated components are known as kitset housing. Panel Panelised or non-volumetric prefabrication is made of manufactured panel elements that can be transported as a flat-pack. Panels can be classified as open or closed: open refers to framing elements, and closed panels incorporate services with windows and doors, exterior cladding and interior lining.

Module Modular, sectional or volumetric prefabrication refers to three-dimensional structural units that are combined at site with other units or systems. Cores and pods are non-structural units inside conventional buildings or modules. Hybrid Hybrid or semi-volumetric prefabrication is a combination of prefabricated systems such as panels and modules. Modular units can be used for highly serviced areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, while the remainder of the building uses panels or more traditional means. Complete Box-form or complete buildings are commonly known as portable, relocatable or transportable dwellings in New Zealand. Complete buildings are constructed in a factory or yard and then moved to site where they are attached to permanent foundations.

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The case for prefab has never been stronger. It has the capability and capacity to play a far bigger role in construction than it currently does.

Debunking the myths

“There are a number of factors preventing prefabricated technology from being used more in mainstream design and construction, and the primary issue is public perception,” Bell says. Prefabricated construction has evolved a lot. Today’s technically advanced factory production allows much greater control, thereby producing a much higher quality. Components are precision made using advanced materials.

- PAMELA BELL

And as for uninspired – tell that to Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry – three of our greatest modern architects, all of whom have incorporated prefab construction techniques into their recent designs.

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A far cry from the commonly held view of prefabs being standardised, uninspired, temporary, and low quality, the new generation prefab can be an architecturally designed, futuristic skyscraper featuring stateof-the art sustainable solutions.

Extract taken from Kiwi Prefab by Pamela Bell, 2009

Building better homes faster

In modern construction, prefab is regarded by the industry as a high quality solution, as parts are built in a controlled environment not on an exposed construction site. It is assembled quickly and efficiently, making it very cost-effective – as saving time is usually the fastest way to save money. In fact, PrefabNZ’s Value Case for Prefab (2014) estimates the building of a 157 square metre prefab home can deliver 15 percent cost reduction over a traditional build onsite.

As house prices rocket in post-earthquake Canterbury and accommodation in Auckland becomes more and more stretched, New Zealand urgently needs more quality, cost effective housing. Prefab NZ believes that this combination of requirements plays to the strength of prefab construction, with its faster assembly times, better quality and freedom from weather effects.

For these reasons, the scene appears to be well set for prefab construction to play a “But the benefits of prefabrication are much significant role in delivering more homes to broader than cost savings – the main benefit is higher standards in the coming years. about the improved quality,” Bell says. At its conference in Auckland in March, So why is uptake so low in New Zealand? PrefabNZ, with support from the Productivity

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Partnership and BRANZ, launched the Value Case for Prefab, a document that outlines how offsite construction can deliver better costeffective housing to more New Zealanders. It forms part of an overall Roadmap for Prefab in NZ (2013) strategy to increase the uptake of prefabrication technology across the country. The statistics contained within the 24-page document are alarming –15,000 houses are needed immediately in both Christchurch and Auckland – with Auckland’s overall housing demand expected to double by 2017. This equates to 400,000 homes in the next 30 years – at a rate of over 13,000 building consents per year, more than any boom period to date. Add to this, construction demand is set to increase by 10 per cent each year for the next four years, and history tells us that when construction demand goes up, quality goes down. “The case for prefab has never been stronger,” Bell says. “It has the capability and capacity to play a far bigger role in construction than it currently does. It offers more for less: more quality for less time at site, more tangible outcomes and less risk, and more energy efficiency for less resource use. It’s win-win for everyone.” >

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Out of the box – a home with a difference When graphic designer Rod Gibson set out to fulfil his dream of building a bach for his family, he faced a common set of challenges that drove him to find his own unique solution. From his home in the North Island, it was difficult to supervise the construction of a building in any meaningful way. He decided to build his bach in Wellington and ship it to his holiday spot in the South Island. But this presented more challenges. How could he transport it there? Would it fit across the single-lane bridges? With his background in graphic and product design and some good old kiwi ingenuity, Rod came up with a unique solution – the HABODE®, a transportable ‘foldout’ house that combines modern design with advanced functionality. “HABODE challenges everything we know about functionality and building techniques. It’s more than a house – it’s an appliance for living.” Manufactured in Southern China, HABODE can shipped anywhere in the world and usually takes less than a week to construct onsite. After assembly and quality control checks, it folds up to the dimensions of a 40-foot-high cube container. The standard 80-square-metre model has generous living and kitchen areas, a laundry and bathroom, two bedrooms and a study. It comes complete with light fittings, appliances and power points, and extra modules can be added to accommodate larger families. It has been designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions and has been pre-approved to New Zealand building standards, saving valuable time and lastminute headaches. Rod believes that good design comes from good designers. “We’ve taken all the guesswork out of building a house. We know what works and what doesn’t. I live in this product and I know it works. “The average person doesn’t profess to be a lawyer, builder, teacher, accountant AND doctor. Design is no different. We should leave it to the professionals. “There’s no other product in our daily lives that we insist on being customised. When we buy a car, we don’t ask Toyota to make the seats a little bit wider, move the radio console to the left and add an extra door. Why? Because they are the car designers and we trust them – not to mention it just wouldn’t be economically viable. We wouldn’t be able to afford it.” Besides great looks and exceptional performance, the other huge advantage of HABODE is the cost. Builders in Auckland

estimate that to build a house to the same specifications would cost almost double the price. “I believe this type of building represents the future of prefabricated construction. It gives us the ability to build quickly and accurately and with a much smaller ecological footprint. We just need change the way we think.” To date, there are 100 HABODEs dotted around New Zealand and Western Australia. Unfortunately, Rod’s enthusiasm for his product meant he got slightly waylaid when it came to building the family bach – it’s still pending. To find out more, see the advert on the back of this magazine. www.habode.com

Harnessing the full potential of prefab Although prefab construction can be, and is, used for bespoke building components, the greatest efficiencies and cost advantages lie in mass production. Prefab, or offsite construction, is most effective when applied to multiple build programmes. This does not have to mean repetitive design or standardised housing outcomes. Repetitive prefabricated elements could be modular bathrooms or prefinished wall panels.

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I believe this type of building represents the future of prefabricated construction. It gives us the ability to build quickly and accurately and with a much smaller ecological footprint. We just need change the way we think.

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At the other extreme is the manufacture of complete buildings offsite, a concept that is gaining momentum around the world and, when it comes to technical innovation, New Zealand is part of the leading pack.

HABODE (see sidebar this page) founder Rod Gibson looked to other industries successfully using prefab techniques. “When we approached prefab design, we took in the learnings and solutions of the

boat building and motor vehicle industries. They have been using prefab techniques for decades and the building industry can learn a lot from them. “It’s a bit of a paradox, but through HABODE we learned that for high volume mass production, it was customised design solutions that made the difference. “For example, we couldn’t find the right light fittings for our design so we started producing our own. Most car manufacturers take a similar approach. They don’t build the frame of the car then purchase off-the-shelf rear vision mirrors and steering wheels, they make their own. It’s a case of efficiency. Hyundai even manufactures the metal it uses with its own fully integrated steel mill.” This approach provides more control and means that design decisions are not made on the fly by the wrong people to accommodate last minutes changes. Gibson also believes this is the way to deal with the sometimes restrictive building standards. “High volume prefab construction requires a new way of thinking. The cost of getting new materials certified to meet the building code isn’t cheap, but if we are dedicated to offering a true prefab building solution, designers need to start looking at innovative ways to solve age-old issues.”

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The benefits of prefab By far the greatest advantage of prefab construction is quality, but that’s not all it has to offer. Quality – Greater use of factory controlled conditions, computer numerically controlled (CNC) and computer-aided drafting and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology provides for superior precision, let wastage and a higher quality end product, whilst still allowing individuality in design. Time – The fastest way to save money is to save time and prefabrication gets the job done faster – site-based foundations are built at the same time as the offsite manufacturing of building parts and delays due to weather conditions are avoided. Reportedly, fast food chain McDonalds set a record of constructing a prefab building and opening for business within 13 hours (on pre-prepared ground works). Cost vs. value – A 2011 BRANZ study showed that a reduction in house construction time can mean a saving of between $1,000-$1,600 per week. It also

means less rental time for home occupants. Currently, it is estimated that only a quarter of construction projects in New Zealand are completed on time. Skills – Factory construction enables greater trade specialisation, which provides for increased quality and less on-site labour, thereby reducing overall costs. More jobs for less skilled workers would be created in controlled environments. Health and safety – The construction sector has a worker fatality rate almost triple that of any other sector. Prefabrication processes provide improved health and safety benefits for workers as the work environment is easy to control and there is less exposure to weather elements. Sustainability – The construction industry contributes to 40 percent of landfill, so pressure is increasing to reduce the level of material waste used in production. Prefab construction reduces waste at site and enables better energy efficiencies through more accurate building methods. There is also less disturbance made to the land onsite.

What does prefab offer homeowners and developers?

What does prefab offer designers and builders?

For homeowners and developers of prefab homes, the whole process will be much more predictable, with fewer delays and unexpected construction issues. There will less damage to the site due to heavy vehicles making multiple deliveries. And, ultimately, homeowners will be able to move in quicker, and will have spent less money for a high quality home.

Designers and builders of prefab buildings could expect fewer workplace injuries, less downtime due to weather delays and much greater quality control.

A typical 157 square metre prefabricated home could deliver a 15 percent saving in build cost compared with traditional construction, not to mention the increased value it generates through delivering a better quality product. “Time is money,” Pamela says. “It is easy to just look at the upfront cost of a building project, but the true savings come with performance-based savings, like lower power bills, when the project is finished sooner and the clients are in a warmer, weather-tight, more sustainable home.”

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houses have been architect-designed but can still be adapted to meet your preferences and needs. This means that people can live in beautifully designed homes without breaking the bank.

As a general rule, the smaller the component, the greater the variation and computer aided design enables customisation by clients – so each home can be different and unique.

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Today, pre-engineered buildings are manufactured using cutting-edge technology, creating affordable homes in a stylish and individualised way. Pre-nailed roof trusses and wall frames are in most new built homes. About 20 percent of New Zealand homes are prefabricated and over 95 percent of new homes use pre-built wall frames and/or roof trusses. “The goal of PrefabNZ is to help people understand these buildings are high quality, permanent, architecturally designed, sustainable and affordable,” Pamela says.

“That’s the social driver for many of the architects we work with, making architecture more affordable for a wider range of people. And it’s not about creating identical houses. “As a general rule, the smaller the component, the greater the variation and computer aided design enables customisation by clients – so each home can be different and unique.”

That’s why HIVE, the Home Innovation Expo exist. “The whole idea of creating several showhomes in a park is that people can experience it for themselves. “You’re not just showing people pictures in a magazine or on a website, they can go there and touch and feel and experience it – architecture is meant to be experienced. Prefab’s maligned reputation from the last century of building mass-produced identical buildings can no longer be justified. Pamela says some of the best architects, here and overseas, are passionate about prebuilt designs. “What’s so important with this resurgence of interest in prefab since 2001 is that it’s made possible through

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digital customisation and fabrication that wasn’t technologically possible last century. “So what we’re seeing is well-established architects working with businesses that deliver affordable housing. This will result in a whole new range of architect designed affordable houses that have not been available in the marketplace before.” “For example, Wilson and Hill architects have worked with Laing Homes to develop the Smart Home – that’s a green and beautifully designed home that will be at HIVE. It’s also very affordable, you can get a high quality two-bedroom house for around $220,000.” Most of the houses at HIVE retail from between $200k and $300k, and all of the

Pamela says there are real advantages when it comes to prefabricated homes. “We want to question how people are living and building. “Anything prebuilt has tighter quality controls, is cost effective, is built in controlled conditions in a short amount of time and had sustainability benefits because a lot of the building takes place in large workshops, so there is less disruption to neighbours and the environment. “Because the building industry is a service industry that responds to clients’ needs, if we can educate people about the huge benefits of prefabricated building, then the demand for these buildings will increase.”

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“We need more quality homes now. We need them quickly, we need them to be affordable and we need them to be safe. But regardless of the economic, environmental and functional advantages prefab construction offers, ultimately, uptake won’t improve if they don’t look pretty. “Modern designers and architects have been highly instrumental in moving prefabricated building acceptance forward – just look at Dwell magazine out of California, which regularly features amazing architecturally designed prefab homes from all over the world,” Bell says. “Prefabricated structures are winning architecture and design awards all over the globe. Today’s prefab structures feature sophisticated modernist designs with universal appeal, like the Park Terrace (which can be viewed at HIVE) designed by Andre Hodgskin and produced by Keith Hay Homes.” Bell says it is important to remember that prefabrication is a strategy that affects the whole project from conception.

Challenges breed innovation Bell believes the challenges currently facing our construction industry are already prompting a new generation of prefab building.

flat, office building or resort unit – it can stand alone or be grouped as a series of pavilions. The iPAD can be manufactured offsite and transported to its final destination, or shipped as a kitset and erected onsite by a licensed contractor.

“Prefab is about building in large chunks. As anyone watching TV3’s Grand Designs will have seen, it is when oversized Lego-like components, walls and room-sized modules fit together quickly at a pre-prepared site.

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Christchurch is home to the country’s first Home Innovation Village – HIVE. Located at the Canterbury Agricultural Park, Curletts Road, HIVE showcases prefabricated or offsite “Just look at cross-laminated timber, structural Developments in construction technology over housing solutions that are well-designed, insulated panel systems, and custom panel recent years, along with stricter building code built from permanent materials and feature factories such as E-homes in Auckland and requirements and environmental regulations, Panelised NZ in Christchurch – these systems sustainable technologies. have naturally sparked advancements in weren’t available even two years ago. It is a offsite production technologies. Established in early 2012 for two years, HIVE rapidly changing and developing market with was extended to early 2016 due to compliant systems to rival outdated traditional One such innovation is structurally insulated the ongoing pressure for housing options in building techniques.” panels (SIPs), which have been produced the region. in the northern hemisphere for more than “The prefab sector is able to draw on its 50 years. Current exhibitors include Keith Hay Homes, strengths in productivity, cost-effectiveness and sustainability to offer relief to the SIPs comprise an insulating layer sandwiched Hybrid Homes, Module NZ, The Snug and Portabuild. industry,” she adds. between two layers of structural board and New Zealand is already home to innovative new-generation prefabs including housing solutions HABODE (see sidebar this page) and iPADTM. New Zealand architect Andre Hodgskin is the designer behind the award-winning iPAD, a simple but stylish, lightweight kitset building. Designed to cover a range of options – such as a one-bedroom holiday home, granny

can be used as building panels for floors, walls and roofs in residential and commercial buildings. This multi-purpose construction product ticks many of the boxes the prefab industry holds dear – sustainability, efficiency and energy saving.

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They provide design flexibility, faster build times, high thermal efficiency and they have a lower environmental impact than traditional insulated methods.

So what does the future hold for the prefab sector? Bell believes prefab construction is going from strength to strength and the opportunities are there to be seized.

“Essentially, a house design needs to be frozen prior to manufacture, because design changes or variations once the house is in production are likely to erode the cost benefits.” Prefab components are produced in a controlled environment – they are precision made and extremely accurate, which is why the planning has to be done in the initial stages.” The first step is to connect with an architect, designer or housing manufacturer. These can be searched for at the PrefabNZ directory – www.prefabnz.com/Directory. For more information about prefabricated construction and PrefabNZ, visit www.prefabnz.co.nz

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Property Construction | CYB Construction

Delivering island-wide success For Chris Yeats of CYB Construction, the growth of his business from sole trader to reputable established company has come as a bit of a surprise – but it was no accident. “I simply focussed on doing things as well as possible and encouraged our team, as they developed, to do the same.”

From small beginnings Although only established in 2010, CYB Construction is an entity formed from the previously named Chris Yeats Builders Ltd, which had been in operation since 1994. Yeats himself is still actively involved in the company that he founded as a sole trader almost 20 years ago. “We formed CYB Construction, which is basically the same company as Chris Yeats Builders, so our employees had the opportunity to become shareholders,” he says. “We continued with the same staff, premises, plant and ethos, except there were other people involved in ownership. “This gave them a vested interest and brought a new, fresh vigour to our business.” The concept of worker/shareholder certainly repositions an employee’s job role.

The story so far As well as a change in ownership structure, the last 20 years have brought a variety of challenges and successes. “A highlight for me would be the eclectic collection of work we’ve done,” says Yeats. “Dealing with all the challenges that have come with those projects, watching our team of people take pride in their work, and actually winning some awards along the way.” “We’ve been national finalists five times in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards – mainly for commercial projects. And in 2005, we were national supreme winner of the commercial section of those awards with a project at Arthur’s Pass – four high-end accommodation units, which was really satisfying because it was the smallest job in the competition.”

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This year, CYB Construction celebrates its 20th anniversary. Still based in Greymouth and still working to the same high standards, CYB Construction now employs more than 30 staff and works on a wide range of challenging and high profile projects throughout Canterbury and the West Coast.

CYB Construction aims to reward its loyal, hardworking staff with the opportunity to own a portion of the company they work for.

Its range of services reflects its ability to take on any challenge:

a brief or concept design to achieve the client’s requirements.

Commercial builds - Commercial work is the core of CYB Construction and always has been. The company has been singlehandedly responsible for the transformation of much of the commercial landscape on the West Coast. Large-scale retail chains such as Mitre 10 and Countdown have all received the CYB treatment to great success.

Project management – CYB Construction undertakes full project management on the majority of its contracts. It generally acts as main contractor; coordinating and managing all subcontractors, suppliers and labour required to complete projects on time and within budget.

Nano House – Nano House is a subsidiary company specialising in custom-built prefabricated buildings. It covers everything from sleep-outs or farmhouses to sleek permanent housing, South Island wide. Residential builds - Residential work has consisted mainly of large, complex homes, often architect-designed. Design builds – As part of its design and build service, the company will work from

Civil engineering and heavy lifting – The company’s fleet of heavy equipment includes: three diggers, a telehandler, scissor lifts and crawler boom, a 30-tonne Kato hydraulic truck crane and a Hiab 477-7 mounted on an Isuzu 8x4 truck. Staff are skilled and trained in underground work, as well as working at heights. Pre-cast – CYB Construction has a dedicated panel yard or can set up fabrication on site, depending on freight difficulties and cost.

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Oxford’s Town Hall gets a makeover The West Coast based team at CYB Construction has always had a geographical advantage when it comes to local projects, but it hasn’t stopped the company from casting its net further afield. Canterbury is presenting the company with some exciting new projects. “At the moment we are rebuilding a war memorial at West Eyreton and we’ve got quite a bit of work in Oxford – building

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12 new motel units, and renovating and strengthening the Town Hall,” Yeats says. Following the demolition of one town hall and the destruction by fire of another, the new Oxford Town Hall was completed in 1931 and was the town’s major source of entertainment for movies or dances for many years. Today, it fulfils its purpose of being the civic centre of the district. As a result of the Canterbury quakes, the Oxford Town Hall needed some earthquake strengthening work done, so the Waimakariri District Council took the opportunity to upgrade the facilities at the same time. The council awarded CYB Construction the project to ‘build it back better, ’and work began in January of this year. The project involves demolition of the existing wings; full re-roof and strengthening of existing remaining structure, including new toilets; strengthening of the mezzanine floor, stage and roof structure; and full rebuild of A&P and kitchen wings, which are built

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Partnerships CYB Construction thanks all those it works with to ensure the highest quality outcomes for its clients. WestfleetFish Factory • Aotea Electric Westland – electrical subcontractor • Bondor NZ – insulated panels • Lanyon and Le Compte – concrete pre-cast panels • Graham Hill Roofing – roofing subcontractor • Contour Windows – aluminium windows and doors • E-Quip Engineering and Gray Bros Engineering – structural steel • Engineer – Gordon Lindsay from Peter Swan Ltd

Westfleet Seafoods project In November last year, the team at CYB Construction started work on a new fish processing factory for Greymouth-based Westfleet Seafoods. The 3,000 sqm factory will ensure the fish caught off the West Coast can be processed locally and delivers on Westfleet’s commitment to help boost the local economy. The new state of the art facility will employ 70 staff and is expected to be completed in October of this year. The building itself comprises a structural steel frame with pre-cast concrete wall panels. Its complex structure is on-grade with suspended concrete slabs. The offices and ablution areas are timber framed, and there is a large processing area, freezer space and a large cool room. Punakaiki

• Materials suppliers – Mega Mitre 10, Greymouth, and Greymouth ITM.

The building needs to house a lot of services and specialist refrigeration, and includes four stairways and a lift. The weather has also presented its own challenges to the project. Yeats said that at Easter, Cyclone Ita caused a fair amount of chaos all around Greymouth. “Cyclone Ita managed to blow our flash new site office into the Blaktown Lagoon and our smoko shed onto the deck of a fishing boat parked at the wharf. “We spent Good Friday cleaning up damage and making emergency repairs to other buildings around Greymouth. Thanks to our dedicated team we had things back on track within two days and the job carried on.”

Testimonial “I have always found the workmanship of CYB Construction to be of a high standard, with good systems in place for tendering and contractual agreements through to account administration and completion within agreed timeframes. “The business has strong leadership from Chris Yeats and Denise McPaike in their respective roles. I would strongly recommend CYB Construction for future building roles.”

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At a glance | Cephas Rock

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Taking structure seriously If anyone takes structure seriously, it’s Cephas Rock Limited. Established in 2010, Joshua Wong and his wife Huey Sin Lim are the founders of Cephas Rock Limited in Christchurch, and it’s where you’ll find a team of structural consultant engineers in great demand. Since September 2010, the business has been the logical choice for structural assessments of buildings across Canterbury. Its services include structural design, foundation design, soil testing, building assessments and a reasonable fee is the icing on the cake.

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20 years and counting This year’s anniversary for CYB Construction has prompted Yeats to reflect on how the company and his role in it has changed during the years. “I have less personal involvement in all the details now – those are largely left to our management team. Our focus as a business is on continuing to do good work safely and treat others as we would expect to be treated ourselves,” Chris says. “My personal focus is on trying to ensure continuity of work, looking for opportunities and looking after selected projects that we are contracted to build – at present, I am mainly involved in the Canterbury work and being part of the rebuild is really rewarding.” Yeats also says that the company has an increased awareness and commitment to sustainability and environmental concerns. “We do whatever we can to recycle, minimise waste and damage to the environment, and always work efficiently, which naturally leads to sustainability.” The work is flowing for CYB Construction. The latest project is the new Fresh Choice supermarket in Oxford, a new 1200 square metre building to replace the existing Supervalue. Work is expected to start in August and the completed facility will be a boon for the local community. Eighty percent of the new building will be completed first, and the supermarket will operate from there while the old building is demolished. The new building will then be completed and a new car park constructed where the existing supermarket currently sits.

No man stands alone CYB Construction would like to thank all those who support it and through working together ensure the highest quality outcomes for clients. • Carters Rangiora • Tru-Line Civil • ElectroNet Services • KC Fence Systems • RA Shearing Contractors • Whitcombe Guinness & Kitchingham • Gray Brothers Engineering • ReoFab. CYB Construction’s professional approach and its commitment to the highest standards are what sets the company apart. It is one of the most recognised builders on the West Coast and that reputation is growing. “The last 20 years have been hugely rewarding. I’ve watched the company and the people within it grow, and with all the exciting new projects coming up in the region, we are all really excited about the future,” Yeats concludes. CYB Construction Limited 19 Hebbard Road Gladstone Greymouth T (03) 762 6040 E office@cybl.co.nz www.cybl.co.nz

The workforce consists of eight staff members who bring a broad range of skills and experience, and offers sound advice to their clients. To attract more challenging projects the company is collaborating with other firms to hone their expertise. This sees Cephas Rock working closely with major clients, including Cronin Design and Skyline Buildings.

enquiry, preparing contracts, handling document delivery and daily work schedule for all engineers. “We want to make sure we pick up every single phone call and we want to deliver our document to the hands of our clients as soon as it leaves the senior engineer’s desk.”

One of its current projects entails a structural design for a house which sits on a hill site and like everything in life, has its own set of challenges, including lack of information in regard to ground level which leads to challenges on the foundation and retaining wall design. “Another challenge that we are facing now is during the foundation excavation stage. Contractors reported the bedrock could not be found at the depth as stated in geotechnical report. We are going to have a site meeting with geotechnical engineer contractor onsite to seek for an alternative design,” Joshua says.

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Property Construction | Howard Construction

Bringing masterpieces to life Howard Construction does not just build houses; it builds stunning homes. And Cantabrians can’t get enough of them with the Christchurch company in big demand for its high quality architectural homes.

“We deal with your concerns, we fix your problems and we see your excitement with the end results. We are hands on, so if you want a builder in a suit with a big office you’ve come to the wrong guys. “We want you to enjoy your building experience. We work off referrals and we are always busy, so it’s our absolute priority that you are happy with our speed and quality of work.”

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Director Stu Howard operated as a sole-trade builder before forming Howard Construction in 2010. Today he employs an experienced team of builders and subcontractors, with his wife Bobbie undertaking floor plans and interior design.

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• A completely personalised service in terms of fixed-price contract homes or an open book system if clients prefer • A complete project management service if desired • Clients can be as involved or detached as they want • An experienced team that specialises in architectural home builds

Building beautiful homes Howard Construction specialises in building one-off architectural homes for customers who want a hassle-free job completed to a high quality standard.

• Howard Construction works at a quick pace with extreme attention to detail. Fast is good to get your house built, but it’s the quality that keeps it that way

The company offers a personalised construction service tailor made for each customer. They can choose a fixed-price contract if they prefer, or build under an open book system of cost plus margin. Stu and his office manager Kirsten share the project management.

• They can help you design your home, taking into consideration your needs • The company will come up with an original home design especially for you and your family, on your section

“When we build your home, we don’t send out a team whom you’ve never met to work on your site,” Stu says.

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About Stu Howard “Starting out as a farm boy in Kaikoura, Mum always said I was born with a hammer in my hand; as I was growing up there was never any doubt I would become a builder. “After 14 years in the trade I now lead my own team of extremely large boys, an interior designer wife who keeps things looking pretty, several groups of subcontractors whom I have complete trust in to do the job right first time, and then very occasionally I even get the odd weekend away to go hunting. Life is good.” Howard Construction is currently building a large number of homes in Preston Downs subdivision at West Melton, as well as houses throughout Christchurch and Canterbury. Stu Howard says business has taken off since his company built its first house at Preston Downs. “We’ve picked up a lot of work out that way. By the end of the year we’ll have built about 26 houses in that subdivision,” he says. “But we also enjoy working in other parts of Christchurch; most recently we’ve built homes in Prebbleton, Halswell and Mt Pleasant.

We’ve also just completed our brand new showhome and office at 46 Bluestone Drive, which is very exciting.”

Focus on high quality Much of Howard Construction’s work is gained through word of mouth, with the company’s commitment to high quality being its best form of advertising. Stu works closely with Kelly Rush of Krush Architecture in Christchurch, who does all of his own detailed design work. “He’s doing a big job for us at West Melton at the moment. Sometimes we send clients to him or we’ll sit down with the client and come up with the floor plan and then send it to him and he does all the tweaking,” Stu says.

“We are straight-up honest guys, we pride ourselves on being simple and easy to deal with, and we don’t use big complicated words because life is complicated enough and there is simply no need.”

“For houses that are on the hill or clients who are wanting something truly different, we send them straight to him.”

The team at Howard Construction includes:

Stu believes a point of difference for his company is that he is out on the tools every day, ensuring every job is done to a high standard. “It’s that quality. We try to offer a better quality product at a lesser price.

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Stu Howard, director, foreman and licensed builder “Apologies in advance, I won’t look fancy when I meet you as I’m always onsite ensuring the job is done right. Stu’s motto: “I’ve built houses for myself; I know what’s involved.”

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George Thomas, foreman A licensed builder also born on the farm with a hammer in hand. George’s Motto: “Just do it right the first time.”

Professional partners Howard Construction works with a large range of suppliers and subcontractors, including Flooring Warehouse, Affordable Style, GFC Fasteners, Sockburn Joinery, Roofline and I Plumb.

Shawn McEwan, foreman Howard Construction was lucky enough to get “Kaikoura’s hottest builder” to join the team, please ensure you bring this up in conversation.

Howard Construction Limited 46 Bluestone Drive, Waitikiri, Christchurch T 027 240 0101 E office@howardconstruction.co.nz www.howardconstruction.co.nz

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Bobbie Howard, Bachelor of Design Bobbie’s Motto: “I love all colours, as long as they’re white.”

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Kirsten Rowland, office manager The smallest and cleanest member of the Howard Construction team. Kirsten’s Motto: “I’m so efficient, it’s already done.”

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Property & Construction | Shearmac Aluminium

Quarter century of quality Windows and doors play a vital role in a home’s functioning. And, when it comes to the tough New Zealand climate, it is a role which is even more crucial.

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Much like the role of aluminium joinery, Shearmac Aluminium has been playing a vital role in the region’s joinery manufacturing capabilities for 25 years.

“Galletly Builders Ltd has been using Shearmac as its primary aluminium joinery supplier for several years, for both residential and commercial projects. We have always found their service and sales team support to be excellent.

Established in 1989 by Lyell Shearer and Graham Macphail, with a third director Lynne McDonald joining soon after, Shearmac Aluminium has seen the evolution of the industry, over a quarter century. In 2013 Karl Burmester who has been working for Shearmac since 2003 joined as a partner and director.

“Shearmac has been a valuable asset in assisting us to win competitive projects and support us in situations where we have challenging timeframes. We would recommend using Shearmac without hesitation.”

“We’ve grown and evolved over the last 25 years.” “Most windows in the early days of the company were single glazed. Today they are double glazed in a variety of colours and a mix of different ranges, including our increasingly popular thermally broken aluminium joinery.” Known as Designer Thermal Series, the thermally broken system involves separating the window or door frame into exterior and interior components and inserting a less conducive reinforced black polyamide insulating strip in the centre of the profile as a thermal insulation break. Quite simply, the break stops the heat being lost through the frame during cold weather and the heat coming in during warm weather. Thermally broken windows, when combined with double glazing, can provide up to a 64 percent improvement in thermal efficiency compared to standard aluminium joinery.

- Mark Galletly, director, Galletly Builders Ltd

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The product’s huge benefits are becoming increasingly realised by discerning home owners seeking to make their home as warm, dry and maintenance free as possible. Shearmac has built a new factory alongside its existing Methven factory to manufacture the Designer Series, which is now available in a 55mm triple glazed suite, offering even greater insulation benefits. “There’s even the ability to have dual colour aluminium joinery. So you aren’t restricted to having the same colour on the inside and the outside, making it a practical and aesthetically complete product.”

Shearmac products

Natural cedar option for interior frames.

Shearmac Aluminium manufactures quality aluminium joinery and provides customers with a range of quality products.

Premium 55 panel can accommodate triple glazing and larger sized panes of glass – for uninterrupted views and light.

The company uses aluminium extrusions designed and powder-coated by Fairview Systems Ltd.

Includes 15 year powder coat warranty.

Shearmac Aluminium’s core brands are: Designer Thermal Series Revolutionary ‘Thermally Broken’ frames are the best of European design and technology, developed and made in New Zealand for our conditions. The Designer Thermal Series can cater for all types and sizes of windows and doors for a consistent look throughout your home. Designed to perform but also to look good too! A square, modern profile that sits perfectly with the clean contemporary lines of an architecturally designed home or, if your style is more traditional, our TrimKit system will recreate the look of solid wood joinery. To meet your project needs there are four product ranges within the Designer Series that can be matched as required to provide maximum performance and thermal efficiency to your home: Standard, Premium 45, Premium 45 Timberclad and Premium 55.

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FAIRVIEW Aluminium windows and doors Designed and made in New Zealand for local conditions, to all weather tightness standards, these are proven in unforgiving New Zealand conditions. Residential Series – Fairview’s standard range of windows and doors, this extensive range offers great value for money. The Residential series is the company’s most popular product range. It provides a stylish and contemporary profile. Evolution Suite – highly versatile, suitable for residential, architectural and low rise commercial applications - the Evolution Suite has a concealed fixing system which creates a modern, flush internal finish. Architectural Suite –make a statement! The Fairview Architectual Suite is ideal for both larger or unique residential projects and high rise construction. This option is ideal for projects involving large, over-height windows and doors.

Option of dual colour (interior and exterior).

Our premium architectural powder coatings provide a durable, resilient colour finish. And our powder coatings are warranted for 15 years.

Eurowood option – Eurowood is a heat bonded wood grain that not only looks like the real thing, but is durable and low in maintenance.

Our standard colour range has 40 c0lours! We also have special colours, anodised options and 12 Eurowood colours from Light Cedar to Black Riverwood.

Property & Construction | Shearmac Aluminium

Focus on quality Quality is a big focus for Shearmac Aluminium, which employs someone to carry out a full inspection and quality check before each job is signed off. The Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ Shearmac, is a great way to check out the

wide range of high quality jobs Shearmac Aluminium has been involved with or, of course, take the beautiful scenic trip out to Methven to check out the striking showroom; it’s a great time of the year for it with the striking backdrop of snow-capped mountains as you head towards the town. >

Past projects

rugged Southern Alps – only accessible by helicopter or river crossing. Shearmac Aluminium rose to the challenge… the results, like the scenery, are spectacular!

Shearmac Aluminium is proud to have been involved in some unique small and large scale projects throughout the South Island during its quarter century history. Here is a small selection:

GREYMOUTH RECRETIONAL HOTEL, GREYMOUTH Motel unit retrofit Greymouth’s iconic Recreational Hotel underwent a large refurbishment development in 2010 which Shearmac was proud to have been involved in, retrofitting 30 motel units. HERITAGE LODGE, HAMNER SPRINGS Chalet refurbishment Our installation team and timber joinery craftsmen spent in excess of three months refurbishing the interior and exterior timber joinery of the historic Heritage Lodge, as well as installing the exterior aluminum joinery.

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ARROWFILED MEWS, QUEENSTOWN Apartments All internal and external joinery for the apartments was supplied and fitted by Shearmac Aluminium. BRINKLEY VILLAGE, METHVEN Resort Shearmac Aluminium was just a small local company at the time, yet we were very proud to be involved in such a large commercial project. The company supplied and fitted aluminium joinery to all the accommodation units, conference area and the manager’s quarters.

MANUKA POINT LUXURY LODGE A memorable installation! The site was in an isolated valley by the Rakaia River and

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MT HUTT SKIFIELD, METHVEN Day lodge extensions Mt Hutt’s last major expansion project included a stylish cafe area which we were extensively involved with, including the cafeteria aluminum joinery, windows and doors, in such a harsh environment.

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Exclusive designs and finishes Durable powder coated aluminium construction will not split or rot Can be insulated for improved energy efficiency Five year workmanship warranty. 10 year warranty on powder coat finish.

Platinum Doors are available from suppliers of quality window and door joinery. Fabtech are proud to be associated with Shearmac Aluminium and congratulate them on achieving 25 years of providing their customers with exceptional products and service.

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Property & Construction | Shearmac Aluminium

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At Shearmac Aluminium quality materials and skilled staff create happy clients We would like to thank Steve for his excellent service and his effort in sorting out the little details such as handles, flashings, etc. He was friendly and professional to deal with and nothing was a problem for him.

Significant size and stature Set in the heart of the striking township of Methven, Shearmac Aluminium has built a company with the size and stature to be able to play a strong role in the rebuild. Specialising in both new homes and renovations, Shearmac Aluminium’s location allows the company to service customers in Christchurch and throughout the South Island. “Our central location is a great asset for us.” Mid-Canterbury is home base, with the company’s workload fuelled by the strong dairy, cropping and tourism influence in this area. “Christchurch is a strong market for us, with new housing very buoyant at the moment, but we work in most areas in the

South Island, including Queenstown, the Mackenzie Country and the West Coast.” Twenty five years ago the company opened in Methven’s McMillan Street, before constant expansion saw the directors’ build the purpose built factory and showroom at its current premises on Line Road 15 years ago, and two buildings have since been added to the property. In addition to the company’s Methven factories and showroom, the company has established a showroom in Greymouth, to ensure it can properly service its growing West Coast client base. “We started 25 years ago with six staff members, Lyell, Lynne, Harvey Grieve, Carl

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Markham, Allan Lamont and Neil Clemens. Apart from Lyell and Lynne, two of the original staff, Harvey Grieve and Carl Markham, are still with us. Today we have 26 staff.” Shearmac sponsors the Methven Rugby and Netball clubs. “Many of our staff and their children have played rugby and netball over the years. We see a lot of our current clients on the sidelines of the rugby fields and netball courts and in some cases still on the field.”

“We are very pleased with the new windows and our decision to go with Timberview was certainly the right one. They have given us all the benefits of modern low maintenance aluminium windows while maintaining the character of the house we were trying to retain with the timber on the inside. “Once again we would like to thank you and we would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Shearmac and Timberview to anyone else considering new or replacement windows. - Tony Bowe

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With the increased demand for its services, Shearmac Aluminium has a strong focus on training. Four staff members are currently Shearmac Aluminium also runs its own trucks, training toward their National Certificate in which enables the company to be flexible Architectural Aluminium Joinery Assembly and with delivery times to your site. Glazing Level Three. More importantly, Shearmac Aluminium The company is also passionate about provides a quality check a couple of weeks educating the building industry on the after installation to ensure everything is all as benefits of its products and how they should it should be. be applied. “We have a good product, a good business “We have a really great team here. They are a and a good location. It’s about the really important factor in getting us where we relationships we build with our clients and will are today.” continue to build.”

Property & Construction | Shearmac Aluminium

Standing out in a crowd Shearmac Q&A Do you need plans to get a quote?

Can I come and look at your products?

For new housing yes, you will need floor plans and elevations unless the quotation is for a single window. For replacement joinery, Shearmac prefers to visit your site.

Yes – Shearmac has a stunning showroom in the heart of Methven and welcomes you to visit. The company also has numerous past clients who would be delighted to show you their joinery.

Should I talk to Shearmac for advice before I get plans done? Yes it’s always best to be well informed and up to date with what can be achieved with the latest products and technology and how you would like to live in your home or commercial property. Can you visit the site before quoting? Will there be a charge? Site visits and quotations are free of charge at Shearmac. I need some design advice – can Shearmac help? Shearmac offers a full design service with experience – more than 25 years in the industry. The company can talk ventilation, colour, available options, and best match for how you would like to live in the home, environment etc. .

Does Shearmac deliver? How far away? Yes! The company goes where the job is – from the top of the South Island to bottom and anywhere in between. Does Shearmac Aluminium install? Shearmac works alongside your chosen contractor/builder/building company. Does Shearmac make all the joinery in its own workshops? All Shearmac’s joinery is manufactured right on site, with excellent quality control measures in place. The company works with leading suppliers to ensure a high quality product and accessories to suit your project.

It’s a competitive industry to be operating in, but Shearmac Aluminium works hard to stand out in a crowd. The company’s sales reps have extensive knowledge of the aluminium industry and building experience, ensuring they can offer practical advice to clients. The Methven showroom includes striking examples of the available products, including a machine which can demonstrate the ability of thermally broken joinery “We hire people with a strong history in the building industry, so they understand how windows fit and can talk through the product with customers, finding out exactly what product will meet their wants and needs. “We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients both new and old. Some of our clients today worked for our original clients 25 years ago. “Many of our clients’ companies have evolved over the last 25 years. Value Plus Homes, one of our clients in the early days, still has former directors and staff operating in different businesses today; Gary Thorpe with Antrim Developments, Richard Evans now operates Benchmark Christchurch and Nigel Smith is at Jennian Mid-Canterbury, and Jennian Canterbury. “Many apprentices from our original clients now have their own building companies,

such as Dave Kettles, Paul Cartney, Ross Moore, Russell Crooks, Dion Puckett, Dave McLeod, Brent Anderson, Jim O’Shea, to name a few. “We have clients building their second, third or fourth house and coming back to us for their windows.” With a quarter of a century under its belt, Shearmac Aluminium is in a strong position going forward. The company will be continuing to keep up with new developments in the industry to be able to bring these to its clients. “We want to keep ahead and continue to bring new ideas to the industry for the benefit of our clients, both old and new. “Most importantly, we’re looking forward to another 25 years in business.”

Shearmac Aluminium Methven 4 Line Road Methven Shearmac Aluminium Greymouth 13-15 Herbert St Greymouth T (03) 302 8329 T 0800 509 509 (South Island only) M 0274 843 592 E info@shearmac.co.nz www.shearmac.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Building beautiful homes Carl Taylor Homes is in the business of putting Cantabrians into their dream homes. The Christchurch building company is focused exclusively on building mid-to-high end homes, with a focus on building on difficult hill sites. Now celebrating its 10th year in business, Carl Taylor Homes is the brainchild of its director Carl Taylor, who is passionate about his company and the homes he builds. Carl is a Licensed Building Practitioner and a member of the Registered Master Builders’ Association. His business partners are accountant Nick James and property developer Steven Brooks.

Builders of premium homes Carl Taylor Homes has developed a reputation in Christchurch as a builder of quality homes, specialising in the construction of semi-commercial and residential buildings, architectural design and construction, project management and building maintenance.

Its design and construction services include the whole building process from the conceptual planning stages through to handing over the keys of the finished dwelling. “We have the resources and staff to manage and implement complete building projects.

• 10-year Master Builders’ guarantee • More than 20 years’ experience in building and property development

Carl Taylor Homes will take the stress out of building your dream home

While the company undertook a large number of earthquake repairs following the Canterbury earthquakes, it gave that work up to focus exclusively on what it does best, building beautiful new homes for Cantabrians.

Carl Taylor Homes offers:

Currently we are averaging 25 to 30 upmarket homes built each year,” Carl says.

the required documentation for customerdriven projects.

“We offer house-and-land packages, building from customers’ own plans, and design of homes to suit individual customer needs.”

Its fulltime project manager has many years of experience in carrying projects through from start to finish.

Carl Taylor Homes employs an in-house architectural designer/draftsman, enabling it to design custom homes and create

The company is fully experienced in the industry standard documentation procedures including navigating the regulatory processes for permits and consents.

• More than 18 Registered Master Builders Home of the Year Awards for outstanding innovation, leading design and high-quality building construction • Quality construction and building materials, fittings and fixtures throughout • Complimentary interior/exterior colour design service to help you achieve your vision.

PROUD TO WORK WITH CARL TAYLOR HOMES Whether you are building, repairing or simply re-cladding your home, Celcrete are the preferred choice of many designers, builders and homeowners in Canterbury and have been now for over 10 years

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Property Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Enjoy Rinnai Warmth and Style in your Carl Taylor Home

Carl Taylor Homes’ design-build process includes: • Meet with builder and designer and in plain language work out a design brief based on budget and wish list • Designer and builder will present design concept and estimated build costs • Once you’re happy with this they will proceed to full pricing plans and start the selection process • Contract price submitted and contract is signed • Consent plans and final selections are signed off

More than 8kW of heat output from the new Rinnai Evolve 950 gas fire will help make your new home the warm friendly place you want it to be.

• Consent plans are submitted to council • Construction starts. <

A new home by Carl Taylor Homes will enhance your lifestyle

Managing your build process The team at Carl Taylor Homes will manage the building of your new home from start to finish, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the process of creating your perfect home.

included, with customers able to meet with suppliers to discuss their needs and choices. They will also visit the kitchen supplier to discuss and finalise kitchen plans.

The company will build you a home you can enjoy today, offering value for money and peace of mind.

An interior design service at McKenzie and Willis is provided to help clients make decisions about interior and exterior colours, kitchen colours and floor selections.

You’ll know when you can move in, how much you’ll pay and that someone else is handling the building process for you, taking all the stress out of the project.

Once your build starts, director Carl Taylor will hand over the project to one of his project managers, who will manage your build until move-in day.

PC sums and allowances for bathroom fittings, electrical and heating requirements are

Your project manager can be contacted for any day-to-day site issues. If you have

any questions in relation to the contracts, selections or any of site issues, Carl is always available. Carl Taylor Homes is at the forefront in new building innovations, including its revolutionary Carl Taylor Homes Builder Trend System which keeps you in touch with your home’s progress through weekly updates. The business uses qualified subcontractors for work such as plumbing and electrical. “We employ a mixture of wage carpenters and contract carpenters. The bulk of the contract carpenters we have worked with for many years.” >

Simply Heat has the new Rinnai Evolve 950 and more than 30 working gas fires in their showroom, plus heat pumps, wood burners, water heaters and central heating systems give you the largest range of choices in New Zealand.

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Our team of guys works very hard to have the homes completed to such a high standard and our home owners should be very proud to have homes that have stood up to mother nature.

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Choice of burn media options and frames will reflect your style while features like thermostatic control, a set and forget dual timer and a child lock on the remote give you all the reassurance you want.

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Visit Our Showroom 95 Byron Street Sydenham Christchurch Phone 03 3653685 Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Visit our website: www.simplyheat.co.nz

For general enquiries email: info@azapelectrical.co.nz Office: 03 384 2699 M: 027 5999 259 1/28 Tanya Street, Bromley, Christchurch

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Property Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Award winning ways Quality is what epitomises a Carl Taylor Home. Ten years in business has seen the Christchurch company develop a reputation for building only high-quality mid-to-high end residential homes, situated mainly on difficult hill sites. Carl Taylor Homes are elegant, stylish and innovative, while containing many practical features and a high level of finish on every aspect of every job.

Master Builders’ Awards Carl Taylor Homes has won multiple Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards in the Registered Master Builders’ Awards since it first entered in 2008. These awards recognise excellence, quality and innovation in building work including commercial projects – big or small. This competition is New Zealand’s premier residential and commercial building awards programme.

How the awards are judged The Registered Master Builders’ Awards judges don’t focus on the quality of the fittings or the design, but instead are interested in how the job has been executed; meaning the workmanship is enduring, of the highest standard and top class. Entry to the competitions is open to all Registered Master Builders. Members recognise the awards as important recognition from their peers and an effective way to market their businesses.

This Carl Taylor Home in Merivale won a Gold Master Builders’ Award in 2011

Carl Taylor Homes was awarded Gold Awards and the local category awards for two of its homes in the 2013 competition. These homes are in Sandalwood Drive ($450,000-$600,000 category winner) and Aston Drive ($350,000$450,000 category winner).

management, construction and of course, overall assessment. In addition there will be a peer review process through the inclusion of one additional judge who will not ‘go on the road’, but will meet with the two judges once all properties have been visited to discuss their recommendations and peer review the final results. The judging panel allocates local Gold, Silver, Bronze and Category Winner awards accordingly. Category winners are those awarded the highest points against the judge’s scorecard.

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This Governors Bay home won Carl Taylor Homes a silver award in the Registered Master Builders’ Awards in 2012

Awards begin at local level, where the judging panel travel throughout New Zealand, marking “The Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards is a major industry event,” each entry against a national predetermined says Carl. “The awards are high profile and score card. the publicity received has contributed In judging entries, judges will view the noticeably to our business success and entries and consider design, contract professional reputation.”

Property Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Awards a great achievement for Carl Taylor Homes Director Carl Taylor says his company’s success in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards is a reflection of his team’s commitment to service and quality. “This certainly is recognition of the whole team,” he says.

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We offer house-and-land packages, building from customers’ own plans, and design of homes to suit individual customer needs.

“It’s a fantastic achievement and without the efforts of everyone, we could not have been so successful, given the times we Cantabrians have been through. It is a true testament that the Christchurch builder is committing to the long rebuild process of Christchurch.

He made New Zealand history by completing the first earthquake repair in Christchurch soon after the 2011 quake.

“Our team of guys work very hard to have the homes completed to such a high standard and our home owners should be very proud to have homes that have stood up to mother nature.”

Taylor then set up the successful Rebuildme brand with partners Nick James and Steve Brooks to tackle Fletcher EQR head on, later becoming the largest opt-out repair company before giving up repair work for good.

About Carl Taylor

Today Carl Taylor Homes is recognised as the leader in new home hill builds and has focused on developing its skills in this area.

He has a National Trade Carpentry Certificate, and is a Licensed Building Practitioner. While originally contracting his services to other large group builders, Taylor got sick of working for other people and formed his own business, Carl Taylor Homes, in 2004.

Taylor was approached to manage a highprofile project called House Make Over, a programme televised in New Zealand and fronted by local celebrities Simon Barnett and Gary McCormick of More FM. With active, hands-on participation in many aspects of the building industry and community initiatives, Taylor is recognised and well known in the region for his expertise and contribution to the building industry. >

An award-winning home in Balmoral Hill built by Carl Taylor Homes

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Carl Taylor is a passionate, award winning master builder and owner of a medium-sized building company based in Christchurch, with 21 fulltime trade staff.

” Client testimonial “We enjoy our Carl Taylor Home better every day. We were recommended to you by friends of ours and you finished an amazing home.” - C and D Jopsen

Award winning homes

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Carl Taylor Homes’ achievements in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards include: • Gold 2013 – Sandalwood Drive: Gold and local category new homes $450,000-$600,000 • Gold 2013 – Aston Drive: Gold and local category new homes $350,000-$450,000

• Silver 2011 – Cashmere: Silver winner for new homes category $450,000-$600,000

The beautiful interior of an award-winning Carl Taylor Home in Merivale

• Gold 2011 – Merivale: New homes category $450,000-$600,000, local category winner and Lifestyle winner

• Silver 2009 – North Shore: New homes category $250,000-$350,000 • Bronze 2009 – Broomfield School: Bronze winner of commercial education Master Builders’ award.

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Clients enjoy an interior design service through McKenzie and Willis to help them make the right decisions about interior and exterior colours, kitchen colours and floor selections

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Property Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

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The Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards is a major industry event. The awards are high profile and the publicity received has contributed noticeably to our business success and professional reputation. Plans and packages Carl Taylor Homes offers customers a selection of beautiful house plans to help them create their ideal home. Clients can choose the plan exactly as it is, or alter it to suit their particular needs. <

Carl Taylor Homes has developed a reputation in Christchurch as a builder of quality homes

The Eastwood is a contemporary single-storey house of 228sqm. It has large living areas, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a feature fire.

• 6-9 month for the initial build

• John Leech Architecture • Splice Architecture • Life Style Architecture.

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• We are your local team of highly experienced multi-disciplined engineers • We offer a complete range of structural, mechanical, hydraulic, fire, civil, electrical and energy engineering services • We have provided professional engineering design and advice into Canterbury for over three decades

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• Up to six weeks for design and pricing • 7-8 weeks for the building consent

Carl Taylor Homes’ focus on quality means the company chooses to work with a range of leading architects and designers, including:

• Experts in housing engineering

These time frames are estimates and can only be used as a guideline. They can vary, depending on several factors:

The company’s plans include the beautiful Aston, a 254sqm contemporary two-storey home, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living areas and a separate laundry.

Choosing the right architect for your job

Carl Taylor Homes are modern, stylish and built to high quality standards

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How long will it take to build my house?

• Up to four weeks from the permit uplift, or from buildable project to the start of construction

• Up to three weeks for the Code of Compliance • Add up to four additional weeks if your home is in any part of the above process during Christmas.

Carl Taylor Homes PO Box 38172, Christchurch T (03) 384 2699 M 021 338 306 E www.carltaylorhomes.co.nz — Advertising Feature

Property & Construction | Vicus Design Group

Designs with healthy living in mind Glenn Murdoch, design director of Vicus Design Group sums it up succinctly. “We are a design and build company, but with a real difference,” he says. “We have a simple belief that is fundamental to the way we design and build. Our belief is that people want to live in a healthy society and to do this they need healthy places in which to live, work, play and learn.” For Glenn and his team too many of New Zealand’s homes are not healthy. They are built with an emphasis on aesthetic design, rather than an integrated combination of aesthetic appeal, function and performance.

Group uses a building technique that is commonplace throughout Europe, but which is certainly not typical of New Zealand construction methods. The walls and roof of a house are all manufactured as panels in a factory-controlled environment. The component parts are then craned into place on a site. “It is a different technique for this country," says Glenn, “but my analogy is that high performance cars and Swiss watches are built in factories. DIY kits don’t come in the mail to make these top quality products; houses should be no different.” Crafting houses in a factory therefore allows Vicus Design Group to keep a very tight control on quality standards and the accuracy of measurements. It also means that the structure stays dry, straight and undamaged.

Once completed the panels are very quick to install on to a floor slab. Typically a weathertight building is achieved within five days or less. Once a house is weathertight The Passive House Standard developed in the exterior cladding and roof cladding are Germany in the late 1980s is the world’s best installed along with all the internal linings, performance standard for healthy buildings. doors, joinery, plumbing and electrical Vicus Design Group uses this as its benchmark. requirements. “While not every building we design and build To further enhance the thermal performance is a Certified Passive House, it is the standard of the house the windows, Vicus Design Group we constantly strive to achieve. We helped installs are timber framed and often triple introduce this concept to New Zealand and have been at the forefront of its development glazed. They therefore guarantee that there will be no condensation, no ”crying windows”, ever since,” Glenn says. or air leakage. The Passive House Standard sets very strict “We don’t compromise on aesthetic appeal criteria for performance in key areas of to achieve top quality performance and energy efficiency. A home or building of we have a fundamental belief that a home any architectural style can be a Certified should be designed, tailored and built to suit Passive House because the Passive House clients’ individual needs. It is this recognition Standard is a performance standard, not a of individuality that results in the best homes design standard. you can find.” If it is built according to the Passive House People are discovering the Vicus Design Group standard your home will always be at a difference. The group has homes underway in comfortable and healthy temperature, and Scarborough and in Cashmere with another on be condensation-free and dry, while also Clifton Hill soon to start. providing enormous savings in heating and ventilation costs. Another eight in Christchurch are in the planning stages, as well as homes in Wanaka To ensure that their houses achieve their and Queenstown. rigorous quality standard, Vicus Design

Passive House principles • Quality thermal insulation • Superior windows • Ventilation with heat recovery • Airtight construction • Absence of thermal bridges.

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Besides its own pre-fabricating factory, Vicus Design Group has its own team of builders to carry out onsite construction and to constantly develop processes to increase both the speed and the quality of builds, while decreasing the costs.

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Property & Construction | Pinewood Homes

Pinewood Homes - the real woodsmen Pinewood Homes Ltd are the true specialists in sustainable solid timber construction and since 1985 the company has designed and built several hundred homes throughout New Zealand, always conforming to exacting Pinewood standards. Toby and Mark, sons of founder Steve Robertson, represent the second generation of the family carrying the torch for a truly sustainable building alternative. “We are strong advocates of building with timber. Timber is our most sustainable resource, providing houses are designed and built to the high standards we have set,” Toby says. “A wooden structure is unbeatable in terms of strength and a great option for building a safe healthy home.” As Pinewood carefully apply stringent quality control at its own manufacturing unit – supreme quality is pretty much a given.

sessions from noon to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. However, private viewings can be arranged at other times by calling Toby or Mark.

“By getting the design right on a section and focusing on the areas that count, not only is it more comfortable and healthy, but it saves you money in the long run.” This all-encompassing mantra of ‘efficiency and sustainability’ is present and evident in all the company’s work and was started by founder Steve Robertson, way back in 1985, when he built the very first Pinewood Home.

“We purchase the best quality ‘rough sawn’ timber, machine it to Pinewood’s unique profile, then pre fabricate the wall structures in our factory so when the components arrive on site, build time is kept to a minimum.”

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“We have made a lot of advances over the last few years in terms of efficiency and we are pretty excited to offer a product for the rebuild which is so well suited.”

The SWS (strength, warmth and sustainability) mantra is a clear company philosophy; not so much set in stone, but more carved in wood as it were!

It is times such as now, when we’re all in the depths and frosty grip of a cold and wet winter, where new purchasers of Pinewood Homes are set to benefit the most.

It is both rare and reassuring to find a family business, in this modern age where everyone is singing so clearly from the same song sheet, and in such close harmony.

The thermal envelope and orientation is the core objective in the design phase, which get Pinewood the best results.

In many ways this explains the success Pinewood Homes has enjoyed for nearly three decades.

Mark has been heading up the South Island operation for Pinewood Homes, which has become a strong focus for the firm and together with Toby, they have been putting in the hours finalising the completion of an impressive, brand new Pinewood open home, on display at the new Wigram Skies development in Christchurch. Having only opened on July 12, the home is drawing rave reviews during its viewing

It is the integrity of the way in which the walls are manufactured, insulated, strength tested and sealed that gives the houses the outstanding thermal insulation and efficiency that Pinewood Homes are renowned for.

“Congratulations”

Steve is justifiably proud of Toby and Mark, who have raised this credo even higher.

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Happy Pinewood customer testimonials Our Pinewood home is the envy of many friends. It holds the warmth in incredibly through the winter and is perfectly cool in the summer. The ease of design has made it not only very smart with a modern feel but also with its strong robust construction it feels safe and secure for our young family. We love our home! - Claire Hall

We love our new house… it is a beautiful home to live in… just so warm. A lot of friends and family have come to see the house and without exception they all love it, especially when they walk into the cathedral ceilinged main living area - we have had a few Wows! Everyone says it has such a lovely homely feel. Thank you Pinewood for our lovely home. - Monique Cook

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Property & Construction | Pinewood Homes

Building the Pinewood system Steve Robertson has been involved in building since 1974. It was only when he came to establish his own company, Pinewood Homes, in 1985 that he began what seems to have become a lifelong quest to build a better, stronger, more efficient home. He set about designing a building system, whereby the actual manufacturing process would function with, and answer the design brief, to create a strong, well built, warm, energy efficient and sustainable home. New Zealand has plenty of plantation timber, and a deserved excellent reputation for replanting harvested trees to ensure sustainability.

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Steve reasoned that builders should be able to do a much better job of utilising this precious resource by erecting warm, solid and strong timber homes. So he developed a build system which was modified and later commercially refined and exploited. This allowed the structures to be fixed together efficiently with minimal heat loss. The strength of the building elements were laboratory tested, and after bracing value was gained the simulator was placed on maximum with no visual deterioration, hence enabling the Pinewood system to stand out and perform well against the severe weather systems sometimes found in New Zealand.

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Toby rationalises that “By creating the concept of a thermal envelope around our structures minimalising thermal bridging and focussing on walls, joints, natural light and utilising quality materials and insulation, we can create homes that people want to live in”. As a result, Pinewood lays claim to building homes which makes them the envy of many New Zealand builds and sets them apart.

Options aplenty Although there are five architecturally designed Pinewood concepts on the website, ranging from the ultra spacious Marco Polo to the more modest Edward Eyre models, more often than not the professional drawings and floor plans primarily serve as a starting point for any prospective new home purchaser.

But no amount of prose can do justice to the real Pinewood Homes experience, which is why Toby and Mark are encouraging everyone to come and view, touch and smell the real deal at the brand new home on display at 6 Winfield Drive, Wigram Skies, Christchurch.

“We feel it offers a lot and we hope people love it,” Toby says, with all the assurance of three decades and two generations of the Robertson family building name behind him. Somehow, I don’t think he will disappoint. >

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“Pretty much all of our builds start with concept ideas, but then often modifications come. “Bespoke design elements are incorporated - perhaps for utilising specific amenities, maximising natural light, aspect or elevation. It is pretty rare for a set plan or concept to suit many different sections. “There are so many variables when building, so when we factor these in, then we have usually arrived at a bespoke design, entirely unique to that customer.”

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Property & Construction | Pinewood Homes

Why choose a Pinewood Home? Strength Years of research have led to the development of a system that is structurally unequalled. Walls are locked together with steel rods under tension and a unique pinning system creating one solid unit. With the flexibility of timber the strength of a Pinewood home can be in excess of double a conventional framed house, creating a safer option in disaster prone areas. If your familiar with the creaks and groans of other solid timber houses, Pinewood eliminated this in 1985 by some 99 percent with the second pinewood home ever built. Pinewood Homes’ wall system has been placed under a nationally recognised earthquake and cyclone simulator.

Sustainability Pinewood homes uses all locally sourced New Zealand Pinus Radiata plantation timber. Wood is our most sustainable raw material and the key component in a Pinewood home. We understand the ever increasing world population growth and its effects on the planet. From start to finish of the building process we do our best to reduce the carbon footprint and have as little effect on the environment as we can, using sustainable materials and building practises. Waste is kept to an absolute minimum and all materials are recycled where possible. Insulation Energy efficiency has been a major focus with Pinewood Homes’ design and construction method. Our insulation system surpasses national standards keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

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Combined with our new thermal break technology, heat transfer is reduced significantly and we are receiving very promising feedback from our houses located in extreme climates. Flexibility and versatility At Pinewood our aim is to build a house you will be proud to own. Your plans or ours, we offer a range of finishes interior and exterior, concrete floor or timber floor. Affordably priced, we offer a true housing alternative to cater for all budgets.

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Pinewoods are extremely durable which also offers an attractive option for young families or rental. With our experienced team of builders and our manufacturing plant located in the heart of New Zealand’s timber land, construction time is kept to an absolute minimum.

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Property & Construction | NZ Building Industry Federation

Trusted suppliers and brands take on new importance in the building products sector By Bruce Kohn

Government moves to open up the New Zealand building materials and product markets to all comers from around the world, irrespective of pricing, will put a high consumer premium on ensuring the fit for purpose quality of what they buy. While the market has been a free entry one for all comers, there has in the past been some protection for local manufacturers through tariffs on goods from countries with which New Zealand does not have a free trade agreement, and through anti-dumping protection against predatory pricing by overseas suppliers. Predatory pricing is defined as the “dumping” of materials or products at prices below that at which the suppliers sells the goods in their country of origin.

The Government has now removed all tariffs on building materials and products intended for use in residential housing, taken off antidumping duties imposed on some imports of wire nails, plasterboard and steel bar, and ruled out imposing fresh anti-dumping duties for a three year period. The purpose of these moves was to lower costs of materials used in residential building, as part of the Government’s drive to improve housing affordability, and to keep pressure on materials pricing in the Christchurch Rebuild. The building industry as a whole had, and has, no problems with the elimination of tariffs. But it takes issue with the measures on antidumping because it believes the global trade rules outlawing dumping should be observed. But it has also warned the Government that suppliers who indulge in predatory pricing may also be the ones prepared to be less than observant of New Zealand’s requirement that materials and products comply with NZ Standards and the Building Code. The Christchurch Rebuild and the surge in demand for new housing in Auckland have created considerable interest abroad in the New Zealand market as a building supplies outlet. The Government’s moves will further stimulate this interest. The industry does not want to see New Zealand become regarded internationally as

a market open to all sorts of surplus materials and products from overseas, irrespective of quality. It wants to see New Zealand’s product assurance regime of quality standards and a performance-based Building Code firmly upheld. Already the industry has notified authorities in Wellington about a growing number of issues around imported products that are not fit for the purpose they are claimed to address, fail to meet NZ Standards, or are marked with counterfeit labels or test results. We don’t at this point believe the problem is as serious as that cited in Australia, where the Housing Industry Association has called on the Canberra Government to take tough action over imported “unfit for purpose” materials and products. But we are alert to it.

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personal safety requirement. A bulk lot of imported unsafe shower doors showed up some time ago in a Christchurch builders’ auction. This example reinforced, in our view, the need for consumers’ attention to the quality of what they buy and the importance of trusted brand suppliers.

And our message to consumers, DIYers and professional builders alike, is to put your faith in the brands and suppliers whom, from experience, you have come to trust to sell you quality products and provide best value - and to stand behind the products they sell.

Bruce Kohn is chief executive of the NZ Building Industry Federation which represents major suppliers to the building materials and products market – manufacturers, merchants, importers and distributors.

Special care should be taken in purchasing online and at street-side builder auctions. These can be prized outlets for sellers with few scruples about the quality of the wares they are offering.

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Property & Construction | Workotel Riccarton

Accommodating Christchurch Accommodation and housing in Christchurch is an ongoing problem, but the Artmatic Holdings team, led by Shane Kennedy and Jason Whitelaw, has taken the bull by the horns and created something that is an asset to the rebuild of Canterbury. Workotel is the first official Christchurch workers’ accommodation and by all accounts has already been a success story.

Christchurch developers Jason Whitelaw, left, and Shane Kennedy

The Riccarton property offers a wide range of housing for overseas and local trades people and also caters for displaced residents of what is still largely a broken city.

The two work well together, with the Workotel and Flemington Developments sitting comfortably side by side as part of more than $150 million of projects throughout Christchurch.

Workotel Riccarton offers:

Kennedy and Whitelaw are also the implementers of the new Flemington subdivision at Lincoln, as well as numerous new build and repair works across the city.

• A range of accommodation packages, from just $30 a night • 60 brand new cabins

When asked how such a heavy workload was moving, Kennedy says “A team that implements systems and strategies are the key to moving forward”.

• Self-catering cabins • Fully catered accommodation including meals

Both Kennedy and Whitelaw are the true leaders within their company. Jason Whitelaw heads up FDW Quality Built, as well as the main executive for the Workotel Project and Kennedy leads the Flemington Development, Fencing Industries and is well known around town for his Champagne Racing Stables, based at Riccarton.

• Free wifi • Barbecue facilities • Pool table

A strong working relationship Based in an office close to Christchurch airport, Kennedy and Whitelaw enjoy what they are doing and definitely know what they wanted to achieve. They are focused, resilient and fearless in putting together a portfolio of property and businesses the Artmatic team is proud of. Their portfolio is constantly growing and includes a joint venture with Singaporebased Tee Land in the Workotel Project.

They are also putting together a squad of New Zealand investors to bring to the marketplace Flemington, of which Artmatic owns 25 percent. Workotel Riccarton 17-19 Main South Road Riccarton Christchurch T (03) 348 5690 E office@workotelnz.co.nz www.workotelnz.co.nz

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• Close proximity to the city centre, airport and Westfield Riccarton.

Workotel in Riccarton provides quality accommodation for Canterbury workers and displaced residents

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Property & Construction | Artmatic Holdings

A passion for business Christchurch developers Shane Kennedy and Jason Whitelaw are both committed and driven to achieving success in their various projects. The mornings start early for Kennedy, who can be found at the track with the horses by 5am, a passion that has seen him involved in the racing industry for more than 30 years. Then it is a quick change of clothes and Kennedy is diving head first into meetings and agendas to fulfil Artmatic’s role as not only a stakeholder, but also management of the Lincoln subdivision, which is in construction stage. ‘There is a lot to get through in a project of this size,” says Kennedy.

Kennedy takes pride in what he is doing and according to Whitelaw is a stickler at “crossing his T’s and dotting his I’s”. Whitelaw comes from a Building background and spent time in the Gold Coast and in London and says his positive attitude stems from a mix of growth, accountability, transparency and relationships.

Shane Kennedy, Jason Whitelaw and Mitch McDonald at the new Flemington subdivision in Lincoln

“We pride ourselves on professionalism and try our utmost to surround ourselves with the best possible advice, which too often in the development game is a downfall. We have the best designers, surveyors, engineers, accountants and lawyers, who help Jason and I provide a quality subdivision that has value and is affordable.”

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We pride ourselves on professionalism and try our utmost to surround ourselves with the best possible advice, which too often in the development game is a downfall.

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Hard work results in success

- SHANE KENNEDY

Together these inspiring businessmen have proven that hard work and resilience can pay off; Flemington is achieving fantastic results for them and Workotel is practically full every night.

“If it was easy, everyone would be doing it and no one would be making any money,” says Whitelaw.

They have plans for another Workotel in Christchurch and a major project is earmarked for the city’s new health precinct. Although a lot to manage and have on their plate, both Kennedy and Whitelaw are proving to be a sound mix of management and entrepreneurship. However, Whitelaw says there have been some hurdles and fires to put out along the way. “Nothing comes easy and realistically there are no shortcuts, only hard work and persistence.” The Artmatic partnership has done the yards in making their projects come together, although red tape, delays and small print have been barriers for the duo.

number of cafés, restaurants and bakeries, a specialist German butchery, hardware store, hairdressers, a Westpac, Kiwi Bank and Post Shop, maternity hospital, medical centre, two pharmacies, a library, dental practice plus various gift and fashion boutiques. The local pub, the famous Grouse Hotel, has recently been rebuilt and is a great place to watch the rugby, have a meal, or catch up with friends.

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Each month Lincoln has its own Farmers’ and Craft Market on a Saturday morning. This is held in the centre of town and is very popular with the locals. As well as Lincoln University, there are a number of highly respected research institutes which are also based in the township.

These include Ag Research, Institute for Plant and Food Research, FAR (Foundation for Arable Research), and Landcare Research, with more than 400 people are employed by these institutes alone.

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As Flemington moves on to Stage 2, Kennedy and Whitelaw continue their drive to always improve. The two are set to follow through with the huge workload that is inevitable in order to keep up with demand.

The Lincoln lifestyle The new Flemington subdivision in Lincoln offers a wonderful lifestyle to its future residents. Lincoln is a thriving township that is located 20km south of Christchurch. It has a permanent population of around 2700, which swells to more than 7000 during university term time. The township has numerous facilities available including a New World supermarket, a

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Business Development | Dairyworks

Pastoral perfection Dairyworks Limited is leading the dairy industry with its innovative products and packaging, which are winning both national and international awards. The company was formed in 2001 by directors Peter and Marg Cross, who saw an opportunity to offer customers greater choice and flexibility in their dairy products.

Dairyworks sells a range of cheese and butter products under its traditional Rolling Meadow and Alpine brands, as well as its newer Dairyworks range.

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Its aim was to minimise waste for the customer, with a lot of focus placed on its clever packaging. “It’s all about convenience, which includes natural cheese ready sliced, and small blocks in reclosable packaging,” Marg Cross says.

Dairyworks supplies high-quality cheese and butter products throughout New Zealand

Dairyworks for kids The Dairyworks kids range provides nutritious options for school lunches that kids will love. The range includes natural cheese slices paired with crispy rice crackers and natural cheese sticks. All kids products are individually packaged for a quick, easy and satisfying end to their packed lunch. Children love the innovative packaging, which involves Dairyworks’ Little Monster family of cute characters. Cross says the company is working on bringing the Little Monsters characters to life through social media. Sales of the rebranded Dairyworks products are going extremely well and the company is struggling to keep up with demand.

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Dairyworks offers a tasty kids range that includes natural cheese slices with rice crackers, as well as natural cheese sticks

The company launched its own Dairyworks brand in August last year, which consists of a convenience range of cheese in small blocks, slices and mini slices, adults’ cheese-andcracker packs, as well as children’s products.

The Dairyworks range includes smoked cheese, gouda, Swiss, parmesan, Colby and tasty cheese. It is ready to eat in packaging that means you can open and reclose it to keep the product fresh.

What Dairyworks does, is source high quality bulk cheese and butter from local South Island suppliers and transforms them into added-value consumer products for an ever increasing clientele of supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets throughout New Zealand. It also exports a small percentage of its product to Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

“All of these products are new and combined with innovative technology, brings products to the consumer in smart reclosable packages, making it so convenient to use and place back into your refrigerator in its own clever pack.”

Award winning packaging Dairyworks is receiving numerous awards for its reclosable packaging and unique packaging designs. Marg says Dairyworks won the 2014 NZ Champions of Cheese Supreme Packaging Award for its innovative packaging, as well as four gold awards. The design was also entered into a prestigious international design awards by Brother Design who created the Dairyworks designs, and was awarded a merit. It will feature in this year’s Graphic Design Magazine.

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Cross says traditionally cheese labelling involved basic primary colours, with Dairyworks one of the first companies to break away from those colours and try something risky.

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Supplying the food service industry Dairyworks is continuing to grow its business every year and develop its food service and contract packaging customer base. The innovative Christchurch company has developed strong relationships with members of the food service. While its two major customers are Foodstuffs and Progressive, with its range of products available in supermarkets nationwide, the company also has a large customer base in the food service industry. These customers include food manufacturers, chefs, commercial caterers, bakeries, quick service restaurants, hotels, cafes and others in the food trade. Dairyworks supplies a full product range to New Zealand’s food service industry, including: • A wide range of grated, sliced and diced cheese, including colby, mild, tasty, Swiss, smoked cheddar, edam, mozzarella and Aspiring • Speciality products include feta, brie, blue cheese and camembert • Parmesan, available powdered, shredded, shaved and ground • Salted and unsalted butter, plus butter pats • Grated cheese blends specific to the food trade such as bakery and pizza blends • Whatever your need, from consumer-style products to ingredients, Dairyworks has it covered. Dairyworks’ committed team does what it takes to satisfy customers’ demands. You can rely on the team’s experience, and an approach that embraces choice and customisation. As well as purchasing direct, food service customers can source a wide range of Dairyworks food service products nationally from a range of approved distributors. Dairyworks is MAF certified, a registered dairy exporter, Halal licenced and follows a full risk-management programme. Everyone at Dairyworks is passionate about the quality they deliver, backed up by rigorous external assessment of what they deliver in-market.

Contract packaging Dairyworks supplies contract packaging to some of the biggest brands in the country from its state-of-the-art facilities in Christchurch. From supermarket shelves to food-service customers, the company’s innovative approach to packaging is supplied to leading brands for cheese sold in blocks, grated, sliced and diced. Marg Cross says the Dairyworks plant and technology in Halswell Junction Road are continually being upgraded to stay at the forefront of the dairy packaging industry. “We’ve just installed a second grating line, with a new automated carton packer,” she says. It’s not just the company’s investment in plant and technology that delivers quality results. The company’s people are passionate about what they produce and love exceeding clients’ expectations. Formal quality procedures and systems combine with a team approach that encourages constant improvement and better end results. From research and new product development to supplying supermarkets’ own-label requirements, Dairyworks’ professional contract packaging team can meet any requirement.

Company growing every year Cross says hard work and flexibility are the keys to Dairyworks’ success during the past 13 years. It operates in a tough industry dominated by large players. “Being a small privately owned company means when we want to develop something, we can move very quickly. Our lean structure enables us to be very supple. “We surround ourselves with very good people. We work with Multivac New Zealand, which provides the machinery and also high-technology material specialists, creative designers and highly driven and committed staff. Without this support, the latest lines of innovative packaging would’ve been very difficult to execute.” Cross says it’s all about being flexible and allowing customers to speak directly with the company owners. “It’s the flexibility of a small company combined with the innovation

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of others which provides the platform to be successful in such a strong industry.”

Focus on quality Dairyworks takes great pride in achieving the high standards demanded by food industry authorities, its retail clients and their customers. Dairyworks’ high production values and commitment to safe, hygienic and efficient work practices throughout every aspect of its operation enable the company to deliver a quality product to its clients at a competitive price, every time The company complies with NZFSA by having in place NZFSA food safety programmes. It is Woolworths Quality Assurance certified and has a Risk Management Programme in place to cover exporting.

The experts from our dedicated Dairy Practice utilise their comprehensive knowledge of the industry to deliver leading edge risk management and insurance solutions to clients across the Dairy industry and associated sectors. To find out how Willis can add value to your business, please contact us today.

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Focus | Taymac

A long history of delivering results Taylors Manufacturing Ltd, more commonly known as Taymac, is celebrating a milestone this year not many businesses could really comprehend. We’ve heard of 10 years, 20 years and 50 years in business, but this year sees Taymac celebrate its 130th year in operation. Quite an achievement indeed, but to get to such a ripe, wise age in business there has to be some twists and turns, as well as some interesting pivots, along the way.

The company has grown through the acquisition of a number of reputable names in the industry including Taunton Engineering and Fowlerex Technologies, while also establishing the Taymac Stainless branch to ensure the stainless steel production stays within the group. The company has been under the current ownership of Doug Pigou for the last decade and the man at the helm has had plenty of obstacles thrown his way, not to mention the devastating earthquakes. However, Pigou has persevered and the company has prospered under his tenure.

A personalised service with a personal touch, the Taylors’ team is armed with design and manufacturing knowledge for a wide range of industries, from the production of hot water cylinders to general engineering works.

Global reach Taymac exports its quality products around the world to countries including Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa and the UK. The company’s global reputation is also upheld by the sustainable reputation New Zealand has on a world stage, underpinned by the Taymac’s wood combustion equipment which operates in a number of industries including the production of building products, timber processing, wool processing and institutional sectors.

As purveyors of ‘people power’ Taymac’s ability lies within the capable hands of its competent staff.

During the 30 years since its implementation, the emission control equipment has underpinned New Zealand and Taymac’s efforts to become a more stable, sustainable industrial powerhouse.

The professional, well-versed team can tackle complex job descriptions with relative ease, hence Taymac’s emphasis on the power of people.

As the world economy is beginning to realise the benefit of quality manufacturing, as opposed to outsourced overseas manufacturing, New Zealand and Taymac are

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Taymac delivers design work, inspections, cleaning and refurbishment across varied industries

From its 1884 beginnings, Taylors Manufacturing has changed ownership and even changed focus, but today the company is deeply entrenched in a range of diverse activities through its own endeavours and that of its subsidiary companies.

From the initial contact to the final delivered product, the company takes great pride in complete customer service. In fact the company goal is to exceed the expectations of all of its customers.

reaping the rewards of a reputation built on longevity and ongoing impeccable service. The company is upholding its consistent standards. It is these same standards that have earned it the global reputation in the manufacturing sector it now holds, as the company continues to service both the Christchurch market, but also markets much further afield.

Services Taymac’s technical knowledge combined with its practical experience is utilised to support a wide client base and continue its aftermarket care service. The Taymac experience isn’t solely in the deliverance of a product, it stretches to the design work, the routine inspections aftersale, cleaning and even refurbishment and replacement if required. The Taymac team contains a knowledge bank of applied experience and expertise combined with the latest industry technology to assist in their client’s design and manufacturing requests.

As specialists in a range of disciplines Taymac is the go-to company for a diverse range of services including; dynamic balancing, general manufacturing services, plate fabrication, machining and fitting.

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Focus | Taymac

Engineering services

Equally important to correct operation is the correct selection and design of components of a heat plant.

Taymac engineering staff provides industry, private and public sectors with fully engineered solutions for process and heat plants.

It’s an unfortunate fact that many heat plants in operation have been altered or upgraded over the years inappropriately with a detrimental effect on overall performance.

These systems are based on building blocks comprising Taymac products and are combined to provide complete solutions.

Boiler servicing

Taymac engineered solutions are seen in industries including:

All types of boilers benefit from regular servicing. The benefits include maintaining boiler efficiency though good cleaning, checking adjustment of assuring the correct functioning of all safety devices.

• Central heating • Wool processing • Gold extraction

Taymac specialise in the servicing, maintenance, repair and replacement of solid fuel boilers, particularly those supplied by Taymac. Facilities and expertise include boiler performance testing, combustion analysis and tuning.

• Lime production • Timber processing • Horticulture • Tallow and molasses storage • Seed cleaning • Grain drying

Taymac offers plant maintenance for a wide rand of industrial clients

• Heat plants

Plant maintenance and repairs Taymac regularly carry out plant maintenance and repairs for industrial clients, typically repair and replacement of ductwork, refurbishment of fans and associated equipment, including bearing replacement, alignment, shaft / runner replacement (or repair), and housing repairs.

• Woodchip handling • Dust and emission control • Heat plant performance measurement. Correct operation of a heat plant results in efficient combustion with the benefits of economic fuel useage and reduced emissions.

Often the work can be carried out in place, alternatively repairs can be carried out in the workshop or a complete replacement can be supplied.

Taymac is able to provide engineering services to measure heat plant performance and recommend improvements where these may be benefical. Aspects of heat plant performance that can be reviewed include fuel handling, combustion, boiler performance, combustion air and induced draft fans and emission control equipment.

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Focus | Taymac

Workshop services Industrial fan servicing Taymac is the South Island’s only specialist industrial fan repair facility, with the in house capability to repair, rebuild or replace complete fans and offering a fast turn around for emergency or shutdown work. Typical repairs carried out include installation of wear patches, blade replacement, crack repairs and replacing housing belts and wear strips. Mechanical work includes replacing shafts, drives, bearings and shaft seals. Where repair is uneconomic, complete replacement runners, shafts, housings & inlets can be supplied, as well as complete fans. Dynamic balancing As well as fan manufacturing and servicing, Taymac can provide both static (single plane) and dynamic (two plane) balancing, for fan rotors up to one tonne in weight, 2.2 metres diameter and three metres long.

Taymac is the South Island's only specialist industrial fan repair company

Fabrication The company can carry out a wide range of fabrication activities, including ductwork, pressure vessels, tanks, hoppers, strucural and special purpose machinery. Fabrication facilities include: cnc plate profiling, rolling, pressing, punching and drilling. Welding is carried out by trained staff using flux cored, solid wire, tig and manual metal arc. Taymac has qualified weld procedures for most structural and pressure vessel codes.

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Focus | Taymac Stainless

From basic items to design elements Christchurch’s bevy of new commercial developments have almost all utilised the beauty and practicality of stainless steel and other alloy’s such as aluminium, and it just happens that Taymac Stainless Ltd are experts in the provision and installation of this versatile metal. Taymac Stainless also works closely with associated company Taylors Manufacturing Ltd, more commonly known by its trade name, Taymac.

Taymac can make: • Customer benches • Handrails

Taymac Stainless can offer all kinds of stainless steel work including benches, extraction canopies (up to 6m long), fans, handrails and balustrades. Ideal for corrosive or abrasive areas, stainless steel is often the go-to product for architects and developers alike.

• Balustrades • Bollards • Roof gutters • Down pipes • Water tanks

commercial sector. The company also manufacture a wide range of specialised custom-built industrial equipment for dust and fume control.

Established 2011, Taymac Stainless has steadily built a solid reputation in the

With association with Fowlerex Technologies www.fowlerex.com.au and

• Commercial kitchens • Extractor hoods.

Vortex Engineering www.vortexeng.co.nz the Taymac team has access to the latest design, technical expertise and experience within the industry. The company has the capacity and ability to produce customer requests onsite from its Christchurch factory. With designated areas for commercial production, the team can produce high spec, high quality work pivotal to many rebuild projects.

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Often a specialised project requires intricate knowledge and expertise, such as the provision of hospital benches which require a sterile, flat surface to deter the growth of bacteria. Taymac Stainless, with its many years of experience in stainless steel, can call upon a knowledge-bank of experience within the company to provide turn-key solutions that appease and impress.

Focus | Taymac Stainless

Recent projects include: • Norwest on Victoria – Fletchers Construction • Stranges Building – Leighs Construction • Mainpower Rangiora – Leighs Construction • Eye Site Clinic – Leighs Construction • Creyke House – Evolving Projects • Blackwells Retail Kaipoi – Bushnell Builders • Taits Communications Building – Higgs Construction • Christchurch Ready Mix – Hann Construction • 3 Boys Brewery – Amalgamated Builders • Fordland Lobster Facility – Armitage Williams

Norwest on Victoria Taymac Stainless handled a large range of requests varying from general fabrication for run-of-the-mill stainless products, such as drainage or downpipes, to the more elaborate architectural options that have become distinct design talking points. For example the vertical runs of stainless steel gracing the exterior of the Norwest on Victoria building have become an almost instant iconic feature of the prominent corner structure. The elegant slithers of stainless rise from the ground floor to the top of the building; sheer 16m lengths that are 170mm wide and 12mm thick. These fins were a test to fit onsite, but the final finish is aesthetically astounding. Using a rough terrain scissor lift and a two man platform, the decorative fins have

characterised the exterior of the building, while the more understated aspects of Taymac Stainless’ work, such as skirting, have added a classy finish to the interior. Roy Baker from Taymac Stainless says “It was a big job for us, especially ranging up to 16m, it’s a little higher than we usually go but looking at the finished product, it was certainly worth it. We’re proud of the finish and we’re pleased to hear people talking about how wonderful it looks”.

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The recent surge in commercial properties on Christchurch has provided Taymac Stainless a sizeable stage to show its wares and through quality communication with project managers, the team has had a number of repeat clients.

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So, as Christchurch looks to establish its new, shiny image, there’s one company that can certainly put the shiny stuff to good use – step forward Taymac Stainless.

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Focus | Hohepa Canterbury

Delivering independence, purpose and pride There’s more than just 100 smiling faces eager to greet you at Hohepa Canterbury.

“There’s quite literally something here for everyone,” general manager Raymond Eberhard explains.

They’re all wrapped up in something interesting, whether it’s the computer suite, the art studio, or attending a music appreciation class in the recreation centre.

Raymond and his wife Maureen emigrated from South Africa in 1994. After working for a company manufacturing diesel engines, Raymond says the couple were in search of something more. “We had an urge to do something completely different, to do something where we could give something back to the people - and that journey led us here to New Zealand.”

But their interest in a new visitor is palpable. In fact, it’s an experience quite unlike any other. And perhaps it was I that learnt more that day than anyone. A residential community and learning centre, for the curative education and social therapy of young people and adults with intellectual impairments, based on Rudolf Steiner principles, Hohepa Canterbury is part of a greater nationwide initiative. But to describe it like this doesn’t do the Hohepa story justice, because, well, Hohepa is so much more than that. The beginning of this story dates back to 1956 when New Zealander Marjorie Allan returned after the better part of a decade training and working with intellectually disabled children in the northern hemisphere and set about plans to establish a residential school for these children in Hawke’s Bay. In 1963 it was suggested that the successful operation be extended to Christchurch and, just two years later, Hohepa Canterbury opened with nine children. Today Hohepa Canterbury is a flourishing residential community providing homes, flats, day services and support staffing for 84 residents, with 20+ day attendees.

“We want to help people tailor their support so they can live the life they want and achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves.”

After working for two years for Hohepa Hawke’s Bay, the couple took the voyage south so Raymond could take on the Christchurch manager’s role and the rest, as they say, is history. Except that was 18 years ago and no good story finishes 18 years ago. Those 18 years have seen the organisation grow from 52 residents and acquire several additional facilities, besides the Barrington Street community and the residential farm in Halswell. A new activity centre, the Gaia Centre was built at the farm, while new homes have sprung up in Barrington Street, Ashgrove Terrace and Somerfield Street. Discussions are taking place with Selwyn Council regarding the relocation of two red zoned properties to the farm to increase housing options. The organisation has also recently acquired and renovated the former Cathedral Courts Motel near Edgeware Village, enabling suitable residents a more independent lifestyle. “This acquisition was an exciting development which came about as a result of

the earthquake and subsequent loss of one of our Barrington Street properties,” Raymond says. “It’s a very progressive move and adds more variety to our housing options and enables the residents a more independent flatting option.”

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The organisation suffered a significant loss of facilities through the earthquakes. Reconstruction is expected to take another two to three years. At one stage just after the February quake, Hohepa was down to minimal potable water.

Luckily a blueberry farmer out at Ellesmere lent them his truck with a tank strapped on the bank. He handed over the keys and said ‘let me have it back when you’re done with it’. His generous help got Hohepa through. Hohepa has a very good board and a small, but top class senior management team, which has led the way to improved systems and service delivery during the past decade. “We have a low rate of staff turnover and have received excellent responses from a family satisfaction survey. A new accounting package and cloud based resident database are providing renewed efficiencies.

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Focus | Hohepa Canterbury

Hohepa Trust uses Webcare, a cloud-based solution for care providers, to connect all their houses in real time via Internet. This allows Hohepa staff to record client’s daily activities while caring for them. Hohepa can then tailor their support using Webcare towards client’s individual plans.

How to help Hohepa Canterbury receives some government funding for several of its services. Other aspects, such as capital projects, the nurse and some day service staffing positions are paid for by fundraising and the support of trusts and other generous givers. If you would like to support the work of Hohepa Canterbury, contact Raymond to discuss how you can help. He would love to show you around and have you meet the residents!

“We work hard at maintaining relationships at all levels, and we were pleased that this was recognised during a recent day services evaluation,” Raymond says.

with intellectual impairments, traditionally only seen on group outings with caregivers, living an ordinary life is simply not that straightforward.

The key word for Hohepa is lifestyle. The organisation actively encourages community involvement and goals provide something for participants to aim for. “Each person has an individual plan,” Raymond explains.

Which is what makes the Hohepa story so unique. Opportunities like employment, or volunteering in the community, competing nationally in art and speech competitions, even navigating the city’s ever changing bus routes are all part of life at the Christchurch residential community.

“Their daily activities relate directly to that plan. Whether those goals are to grow tomatoes, get a job at a kindergarten, be an artist or work at the supermarket, we facilitate the means for them to reach those goals as far as their abilities allow. “Some people have acquired part-time jobs or done exciting things such as travel, even overseas. One resident, Chris, had a life time dream of travel to New York. He saved up for years, did research on the internet – and finally made the trip, accompanied by his stepdad. “Another resident found expression through art. He was a finalist in the IHC Art Awards. At the finalists’ dinner in Wellington, much to his delight, his work sold for $1100! “Others took the courageous plunge and entered in the confidence building Lincoln Rotary Best Speaker Awards.” Much of what makes the Hohepa story such a good one goes on behind the scenes. The residential facilities are staffed 24 hours a day, with two shifts, each covering half of the week. There are 70 staff in total and to complement that, additional volunteer support. Like many organisations, Hohepa is always looking for people who are willing to donate an hour or two, a day, or even a year, to help the organisation with its activities - be it reading, music, gardening or growing plants in our tunnels at the farm. Volunteers come from all walks of life, from young international volunteers spending a gap year in New Zealand, to corporate groups or schools undertaking a community service activity. “We’ve had ANZ help with tree planting, KPMG give our vehicle fleet a wash and polish, and Middleton Grange School help with gardening. Currently our neighbours, Cashmere High, Year 11, are fundraising for us at the school.”

The Hohepa community The freedom to choose our daily activities and the independence this affords us as individuals is natural and perhaps something we all take a little for granted. But for people

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Joel, Caroline and John thrive on the independence travelling on the buses affords them. “It’s awesome,” says Joel, who kicked off the idea when he suggested it was time for him to start travelling independently to SkillWise again. Hohepa ceased bussing after the earthquakes for safety reasons and the organisation has been cautious about starting again because of the ever-changing road works and route or timetable variations. Getting to SkillWise now requires a transfer at the Interchange as well as sharpened road crossing skills. Joel regularly buses to his family and knows his way around quite a number of city routes; the buses are his ticket to freedom. “I made a mistake once,” Caroline says. “But the driver was really nice and made sure that I got to where I should be – and I wasn’t even late!” For Tracy, independence is all about being able to play an important role in the community. She can be seen walking along Ashgrove Terrace just before midday on any weekday and there’s purpose in every step and it’s been that way for four years now. Her destination is Silverbacks Café in the Cracroft cluster of shops near Hoon Hay Road, where she works for an hour each day in the back kitchen, rinsing, washing, drying and sorting the cutlery and crockery during the busy lunchtime rush. “I’ve never dropped a cup or saucer,” she states proudly. “I say hello to people but I concentrate on the job.” Independence and lifestyle isn’t just for those who want to get out and about. Mary is one of six residents living in Willow Cottage, where her bedroom is more than a bedroom – it’s her art studio too. Bold and vibrant, Mary’s paintings really attract attention. One of her large scale works occupies prime space in the lounge at Willow Cottage, while visitors to Hohepa Canterbury may see a selection of her paintings displayed in the activity room in the administration building.

Mary’s art has found a public audience too. Her works have featured in art shows in Dunedin and Spreydon’s St Nicholas Church. Two of her paintings were chosen for ‘Original Voices’, a national exhibition of works by self-taught artists presented by Arts Access Aotaroa or Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures in Porirua last September. Peter has a formidable memory bank and is one of Hohepa’s newest residents, having moved to Sloss House at Halswell Farm 18 months ago. On the wall at home is one of his works, an architectural depiction of the Papanui High School campus.

Other organisations nationwide also use Webcare for tracking outcomes and goals, and record incidents as and when they happen. These incidents are then instantly notified to different managers based on the type and seriousness of the incident. If Canterbury was ever to have a nature disaster again, all Hohepa’s data would be still accessible and safe through Webcare.

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His works are drawn from a photographic memory of places he has visited, his perspectives offering a unique ‘helicopter view’ across cities, harbours and architectural structures. His art work adorns the walls of Raymond’s office, where they are proudly displayed in their glass frames. Other Hohepa residents can be found gardening, emailing or exploring the Internet in the computer suite, crafting, painting, or heading off to the city to experience a spell of voluntary work. As Raymond says, “we have something for everyone.”

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Focus | The Champion Centre

Small steps to great things The Champion Centre programme (governed by the Christchurch Early Intervention Trust) has been an integral part of many children’s lives in Christchurch since Dr Patricia Champion initiated it 37 years ago.

Dr Susan Foster-Cohen, director for the past decade, states that, “Success within our programmes is due to the fabulous team of loyal staff who bring vast experience and knowledge to their work, allowing each child the chance to meet their full potential”. Clearly The Champion Centre, situated in rented accommodation on the Burwood Hospital campus, has made significant and life changing contributions to the education of children with disabilities. The model of service is based on the best research on human development, which puts central emphasis on the importance of the primary relationships between children and those who love and care for them.

The Centre recognises that the basis of all learning and development is the ability to achieve calm and focus. “Our goal for all our children is for them to be valued, loved, understood and treated with dignity.

Michael Lavender playing the Drums in music therapy

The programme’s fundamental goal of working in partnership with parents raising their children with disabilities to help them understand what their children need to thrive and grow, and to help families and early childhood teachers support the children to reach their full potential, has never wavered.

“Ideally we want each child to attain mainstream schooling and be understood by their teachers. Here they have the best opportunities to be learners to the full extent of their abilities.” Sixty dedicated staff includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, early intervention teachers, early childhood teachers, social workers, psychologists, education support workers, music specialists and computer supported learning specialists. A small number of volunteers help look after young siblings who accompany the children with disabilities when they attend the Centre with their caregivers. While the Centre runs at or near capacity, it would love to accommodate more children.

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Limited staff and facilities mean a maximum of about 25 children attending each day. Some 160 children attend programmes at any one time, aged from birth to school age with a range of conditions including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and global developmental delay.

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To address this, they are trying to have a greater presence in events (e.g. Battle of the Rebuild), in The Press and in publications such as this one.

They would like to be seen as a viable option that generous Cantabrians choose to support. Attracting more corporate support is a definite goal for 2014/15. The funding received from central government represents only 65 percent of the almost $2 million needed annually to run the Centre. Fundraising to close the gap is always difficult, but necessary and there are many philanthropic companies who donate in differing ways. When Chris Sinclair (Sinclair Homes) chose to fight for the Centre in the Battle of the Rebuild, he raised an amazing $14,000. Increased profile with corporates and more companies adopting payroll giving, where employees make donations each payday (and receive the tax rebate immediately), do make a real difference. “There is no shortage of infants and young children needing our services and we want to go on offering the best possible service

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At a glance | van Asch Deaf Education Centre

Supporting the hearing impaired

Jayden King with Deborah Kerry (therapist)

that we can, but the battle for funds is never ending,” laments Foster Cohen. When Dr. Champion started the Centre in 1977, no one could have predicted how far reaching the Centre’s work would become. This wonderful, caring institution gives hope and belief in what children with disabilities can achieve. Graduates have overcome challenging disabilities and gone on to succeed at school, get jobs, be successful in a variety of fields and live independently.

How you can help The centre needs to fund a $700,000 shortfall in operational funding and you can help in any number of ways.

Often, though, success is measured and celebrated daily-in the small steps. If a child whose prognosis is poor is finally able to walk, or talk, or read, then this is a huge milestone deserving of as much celebration as climbing Everest or winning a Nobel prize. “That’s a very good day and we have them often,” explains Dr Foster-Cohen with a smile. We have to agree! The Champion Centre Burwood Hospital Campus Gate 6, Burwood Road Christchurch T (03) 383 6867 E office@championcentre.org.nz www.championcentre.org.nz — Advertising Feature

1 PAYROLL GIVING Employees make donations each payday (and receive a tax rebate immediately!) A few dollars a week can make the world of difference. 2 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP A growing number of corporates are generously fundraising on behalf of the Centre. By donating time, equipment or money, you help greatly. Find out more by talking to the Centre’s development manager, Eve Nissen on (03) 383 6867. 3 CHAMPION CENTRE FOUNDATION TRUST Corporate philanthropy via a one-off donation or you can bequest into a capital fund generating interest income. Find out more from Foundation administrator, Sarah Jacobson on (03) 355 2347.

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Feeling comfortable in your own skin is something many people struggle with. At van Asch Deaf Education Centre in Sumner, building selfconfidence for deaf and hearing-impaired children is an important focus. The van Asch Deaf Education Centre was established in 1880 as the first government funded school for the deaf in the Southern Hemisphere. Deaf children throughout New Zealand were sent to van Asch for their schooling. Today van Asch as a deaf education centre provides both a residential school and support to deaf students enrolled in their local schools throughout the South Island and lower half of the North Island. The Centre is currently working with the Ministry of Education to increase its resourcing and range of support to students who use NZSL in their local school. Its Early Intervention Centre on-campus programme offers local families an opportunity to meet with other families who are raising a deaf child and benefit from the support of a professional team. Pre-school residential courses are also provided at the Centre for regional families. “Poor communication access for a deaf person at school and home can lead to a feeling of social isolation. We have to find lots of different ways to support schools, students and families to break down those social isolation barriers,” Bernie, principal of van Asch Deaf Education Centre says.

All intermediate and high school students enrolled at their local school are offered immersion courses at the Centre. The popular course has been running for a few years and focusses on building confidence to feel good about themselves as young deaf people and is an opportunity to meet other deaf students. The Centre employs 130 staff and “In recent years we’ve increasingly employed more deaf staff and we really celebrate that,” Bernie says. Deaf staff provide an important cultural and language contribution for staff, students and families. “‘Confident communicators for successful learning’ is our motto, as that’s really key for us to build deaf students and their family’s confidence.”

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Focus | Mental Health Education and Resource Centre

Working together Mental illness affects everyone irrespective of age or sex and your mental health influences how you think, feel and act. It is a global challenge and achieving good mental health is something we all battle with in one way or another. Whether you suffer from it yourself or you know someone who does, don’t suffer alone; there are people who can help. The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) in Shirley is a warm and inviting place where you are accepted and listened to. MHERC consists of a dedicated and passionate team of workers who share values and a support network which stem from the principles of community development. MHERC is considered as one of the key public mental health initiatives in the country and its purpose has never been needed more. It celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and this marks a new phase for the organisation, as one of the most significant challenges MHERC faced in recent years was the loss of its premises in Securities House, including all its records, equipment and library resources, in the 2011 earthquake. The building was red-stickered and demolished in May 2011. MHERC now occupies a new premise in Marshland Road, as of January this year, following exhausting relocations around the city since the earthquakes. The building is fully equipped with a spacious library, large meeting room and disability access, and its staff can now effectively provide its services.

MHERC increased its scope of delivery to include working closely with funders and sector colleagues to provide assistance to the population of Canterbury. It has introduced new topics into its professional development programme and is collaborating in innovative ways with other organisations to offer new services. In addition, MHERC is noticing an increase in demand for tailor made workshops to be delivered offsite to organisations outside the sector who are keen to support their staff's wellbeing and provide specialist skills. MHERC provides a free information and referral service, access to a free mental health library and offers a professional development programme covering a wide range of topics including mental illness, addictions and recovery. Personal development workshops are also available to support wellbeing, children, parents, teachers and those affected by adversity. Since its inception in 1994, supported by and under the umbrella of the Mental Health Foundation, MHERC has come a long way from a passionate self-help community group to a well-established organisation focussed on reaching out to individuals and the wider community. MHERC currently has nine staff members, with one staff member having been with MHERC since day one (20 years),

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In 1996 MHERC became a Charitable Trust with its own board appointed.

“MHERC originally had six small mental health organisations located in their premises at York House,” director Adele Wilkinson says.

“Today, MHERC has grown to become a leading workforce education provider in the Canterbury community. MHERC’s library continues to grow with a wide range of material suitable for consumers of mental health and addiction services, their family/ whanau, and professionals working in social services, mental health and addiction sectors, and other interested parties.

“In MHERC’s early days, the library was very small with the majority of items being publications sourced via the Mental Health Foundation, education was more operational focussed – supporting board members and staff members of mental health organisations in their roles, with one of the main focuses being on supporting the smaller organisations with administration, and providing information to the Canterbury public.” The key objects were: to provide education and information on mental health issues to the Canterbury community; provide a physical base for organisations in Canterbury involved with people who are consumers of mental health services; enable common activity and liaison between organisations in Canterbury involved with consumers of mental health services and; to provide a range of support services to mental health organisations.

“While MHERC no longer has co-tenants, MHERC remains committed to working closely with other community organisations to secure the best possible outcomes with the resources available”.

“In addition to the advertised programme of courses, MHERC is able to offer tailor made courses to suit the need of organisations and is happy to arrange delivery off-site if required. A Canterbury Mental Health Directory is also produced annually by MHERC staff.”

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Focus | Mainland Football

The beautiful game’s local caretaker Mainland Football’s 15 year anniversary has fallen on a World Cup year… fancy that… the sheer coincidence of it. Even if ‘the beautiful game’ is not considered our national sport here in New Zealand, Mainland Football has the infrastructure in place to propel the game and its participants of all ages, into the upper echelons of world football. Wanda Luindenberg, fresh from a trip to Brazil to witness some of the most exciting group games of the World Cup, and Mainland Football CEO Mike Coogan, explained the developmental path the game of football is on within Canterbury and aligned with a national plan. “Mainland Football is the Canterbury representation for the mid-to-north part of the South Island’s footballing community and we engage a broad range of participants from very young ages through to master’s age football,” Mike says. “As a sport, football doesn’t have the access to huge amounts of funding in New Zealand, yet the potential for growth in the game from a young age is huge. By tailoring our programmes to suit age groups and encourage skills and social development, we as a nation are making great strides in being able to compete at an elite level.” In fact, so advanced is the model of development used by Football New Zealand, it has been replicated by the very country responsible for creating the game, England. The football Mecca of England is home to the internationally acclaimed and widely watched Premier League. The league has seen an influx of foreign players (and investment) which has been to the detriment to its national side, exemplified by its early exit from the World Cup, amassing only a single goal in the process, two shy of New Zealand’s tally in 2010.

With the future of the national side in jeopardy, the English FA has looked at examples from around the world and New Zealand is one of the front runners in player engagement and development. “We want our kids to learn and play the game at the correct pace and have the right level of enjoyment. Instead of having six year olds playing on the same size pitches as 10 year olds, we reduce the size of the teams, pitches, balls to give each age group the best chance of enjoyment which leads to them staying in the game,” Mike says. New Zealand’s rugby strong mentality has seen football participation numbers drop off as children move up the years in school and after school, but Mike believes the numbers will remain strong with the strategy Football New Zealand has devised. “The WOFP – The Whole of Football Plan – is aspirational, revolutionary almost, and requires everyone to think and act differently with a collective goal of making our sport more exciting, organised and successful at all levels – community, domestic and international. The plan is set up as a coordinated plan for OUR GAME nationwide,” – Sustainability and Success 2020; A Football and Club Development Strategy Paper, Mainland Football. Involvement appears to be at the forefront of football in New Zealand, not only in a participation sense of the word but also in a volunteering sense such as refereeing, coaching or just helping out at your local club.

Keeping it positive As with all sport, involvement stems from enjoyment, hence Mainland Football is involved in the ‘Keep It Positive’ campaign which encourages parents to adapt an attitude of support and encouragement in order to keep the participation as fun as possible.

Before becoming arguably one of the world’s greatest footballers, Lionel Messi helped Argentina to win the 2005 Under 20 cup.

Mike is adamant that youth player involvement is impacted directly by the off field support and hopes the Keep it Positive Campaign will raise the positivity on the sidelines.

Christchurch will host a number of games and fans will be treated to the spectacle to witness the future Messi’s.

“Keeping the game played in a good spirit is key to establishing a life long love affair with football and the more participants we have, the more potential we have to discover new talent.”

“It’s an amazing opportunity for New Zealand and being the host nation, we hope to show the world how well we have progressed in recent years.”

With a number of player-focussed initiatives already implemented, the talent base of players is growing over time and with solid development pathways now established, youth players in New Zealand can look to emulate Christchurch’s very own Ryan Nelson and play on a world stage (and captain his country to a World Cup, where we didn’t lose a game remember).

U-20 World Cup The Under 20 World Cup is a showcase for young talent on the brink of sporting stardom.

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Focus | Leading Label

Labels that lead The printing industry has changed almost beyond recognition in the quarter of a century Leading Label has been operating. But the secret to success for this leading label printing firm has been, well, not changing. While most printing companies choose to produce brochures, cards and other related items, it’s been Leading Label’s steadfast commitment to self-adhesive labels which has seen the company flourish.

– who discovered the niché market for locally manufactured, self-adhesive labels and established the company in 1989. Leading Label flourished under its tutelage and so too did its first employee Mark.

“We are a local manufacturer of self-adhesive labels and for 25 years we have stuck to that,” explains Leading Label managing director Mark Sullivan. “Staying with our core services and values has played a strong role in our success.”

Yes, Mark Sullivan, the same Mark who is now the managing director after becoming its major shareholder several years ago. Mark has seen where the company began, where it is now and has a strong plan in place for where it is going.

It was Roy Bickers and Eric Radcliffe – both with a background in the packaging industry

Company shareholders have always played a hands-on role in Leading Label, working

alongside the talented team and, although it makes titles pretty irrelevant, it certainly makes for a great team atmosphere; in fact, little changed when Mark moved into management. He credits the success of the company to the staff and in an unsocial industry based on shift work and unfriendly hours, the company has put a big focus into creating work-life balance for staff, balancing the long working hours with family time. “We have some of the most highly skilled craftsmen around and we want to do everything we can to ensure they are getting a balance between work and their own families,” Mark explains. While labels come in all shapes, sizes, colours and fonts, Leading Label leads through a very simple formula: providing a reliable and unique service to the local business community. The team of 17 make the process easy and hassle-free. “We’re that perfect size; big enough to deliver, small enough to care,” Mark says. “We go above and beyond for our clients, offering fast turnaround and often deliver our clients’ labels by hand – if they run out unexpectedly and need them urgently, we

Leading Label creates a wide range of self-adhesive labels for an even wider range of clients • Wine • Health supplements • Craft brewing • Pharmacies • Coffee • Agriculture • Bakeries • Electronics • Honey. can jump in the car and take them to the client direct.” It is actions such as these which have enabled Leading Label to foster strong long term relationships with its clients. In fact, testament to this is that a number of Leading Label’s clients have been valued customers since day one. “It’s a competitive industry,” Mark explains. “We’ve worked hard to ensure we keep up with the latest technology and we invest heavily in R&D and innovation, while sticking to the core craft of printing.”

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Why Leading Label is the premium option for your business needs Leading Label are a full service label printing and design business dedicated to growing and supporting Canterbury. • Short runs (as well as long runs) • Foiling • Embossing • Specialty adhesives • Polypropylene • Polyesters • Clear labels • Metallic labels • Fluro labels • Advanced and unique finishes • Barcodes

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Clients range from wineries and pharmacies, to honey producers and bakeries throughout the country, with a key focus on Canterbury.

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We are a local manufacturer of selfadhesive labels and for 25 years we have stuck to that. Staying with our core services and values has played a strong role in our success.

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- Leading Label managing director, Mark Sullivan.

“It’s always been important for us to support our local community, and more so since the earthquakes. Many of these businesses have been through so much and to see them moving forward is great to see.” Dom Maxwell from Greystone Wines has been using Leading Label to design its wine labels for more than seven years. “Always delivering on time and to a high standard, we’ve found them helpful, organised and understanding of the pressures we operate with,” Dom says. “We look forward to more years ahead with them.” Functional Whole Foods has been using Leading Label for more than eight years and Abby Shaw says the company will continue to get their labels from Leading Label because the service and product is always first rate.

Leading Label is not only highly commended by clients. The company can legitimately add “award winning” before its name after winning Gold and Highly Commended medals at the 2013 Pride in Print awards.

“Right from design to printing, the team at Leading Label are great to deal with and the results speak for themselves. We have developed the labels for our product which sits in the premium food arena with the Leading Label team, and you only have to see them on the shelf to see the outstanding quality of the labels,” she says.

It’s not the first time the company has succeeded at the nationwide industry event and it’s not likely to be the last.

With product which is sent all over New Zealand and internationally, it was important for the company to get high quality labels, product which will look as good on a shelf in Japan or Ireland as they do in the company’s Geraldine home. “Leading Label worked very hard to work with us to find a label that would work with our packaging as there is some flexibility in the plastic and we are very pleased with the final product that Leading Label supplies us with. In the food sector your label is your real estate and Leading Label understand the importance of getting it right so that you never miss a customer because of appearance,” Abby says. “We have a great working relationship with the team at Leading Label and regularly recommend them to businesses looking for a label supplier”.

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Focus | Hagley Golf Club

Christchurch’s oldest golf course gets a makeover It is a sure sign of a mature and sophisticated city if it happens to have a lush green golf course right near the city centre. Hagley Golf Club in Christchurch is just that, set like a jewel in the centre of the historic, picturesque, tree lined and leafy Hagley Park. Although looking relatively flat, the course’s undulating fairways are a good challenge for any golfer as it winds its way around the park land, close to the beautiful Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. Fairways are well kept and lined with well established trees some are 150 years old. The 12 holes are a good mixture of tricky par 3s, testing par 4s and challenging par 5s. The first six holes double up to make the full 18 holes, but utilise different tees and flag positions and the course runs to 5814 metres length from the white tees, with a par score of 72.

England by Jameson, where the game had only gained a foothold in the 1860s, although of course it had already been played for centuries at this stage in Scotland – the game’s true home. Peter Macintosh, the club’s general manager, may have a surname of Scottish origin, but is a true Kiwi. “We have a beautiful, friendly little club here right at the heart of Christchurch and everyone is welcome, from beginners to seasoned low handicap or scratch golfers.”

One on one or group coaching is available, with prior booking, from Toni Batey, who is a Although it’s a small, friendly club, Hagley has qualified NZPGA coach. quite a stellar history and was first known as The Christchurch Club when it is was formed Macintosh finds himself at the management in 1872 by a prominent Christchurch solicitor, helm at an auspicious time for the club as A Jameson. As such it is one of the oldest golf he supervises big changes which will see a clubs in New Zealand and played host to the much needed facelift and bring new features first ever New Zealand Championship in 1893. and facilities to the clubhouse building, shop and offices, which were partly damaged by As such this humble club can lay claim to the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, and were being the birthplace of golf in New Zealand, looking and feeling a little tired. using equipment expressly imported from

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The extensive work plan has included a complete new interior paint job and flooring, together with new toilets, refreshed locker rooms and a full upgrade of the clubhouse entrance. Members too, will benefit from a new café and bar facility called The Club House, which has involved a new caterer being appointed with discounts applied on production of valid Hagley Golf Club membership cards. The café will also be open to the general public and will be a boon for the park community, as hundreds of people walk, jog or run in the park on a daily basis. And it is hoped this will be very popular as the park as a whole lacks sufficient café and refreshment facilities.

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In their words A mix of 12 holes with short and long holes, nicely placed bunkers, and surrounded by grown trees. A challenge for golfers of all ages and abilities. - John Welsch

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Focus | Wanaka Stainless

Making great shapes From aviation to marine fabrication the team at Wanaka Stainless Ltd can create stainless and alloy products for any occasion. Wanaka Stainless is truly the master at creating works of art from stainless steel. The latest stainless product hot off its designer product line is a range of outdoor furniture which has been turning heads. As a skilled fabricator Olly Lewis, owner and operator of Wanaka Stainless, had a dream to run his own business for many years. In 2007 in followed through with his dream and founded Wanaka Stainless. The company is the finest stainless engineering firm in the Otago region specialising in fabrication of stainless products.

Peter is excited about a great future for the club with the clubhouse and building improvements nearing completion. A very wide and accommodating set of membership options are available to suit all demands of golfer and a special offer of a full golf membership for only $299 for the first year is presently running for a short time. Students and juniors are given great concessions and for those golfers who can only play occasionally, but want to maintain their handicap, and Associate Membership is designed for them. As Macintosh is keen to point out, “The club has a great sense of community and has a really homely and friendly atmosphere, with regular members only and open competitions. We encourage all new comers to come, have a look around and enjoy the true Hagley experience. “Members, their guests and tourists alike are all assured of a warm welcome and as for the golf, the course plays a lot tougher

“We have contracted Wanaka Stainless to complete several projects, they have always provided a quality exceeding our expectations, completed projects on time and most importantly within our set budget. We have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Outdoor designs The diverse business has recently released its own signature range of custom made Quirky Outdoor Dining Furniture. The striking furniture features a steel frame and timber table top.

Instead these costs are met from membership fees and green fees. The shared profits from the café’s operation will be a further revenue stream and will be used to benefit members and guests and to improve the course, and park in general.

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“I knew I could design something better than that so I came up with an idea and then put it on paper. I did a coupe of sketches and an isometric drawing to see if it would actually work; it looked good so I tried making one. “The design turned out great because it looks totally different to any other outside tables you can get your hands on. We’ve had heaps of feedback from people who love the product and we’ve sold quite a few so it’s worked out really well.” The tables are made from a solid steel frame and either a timber or polished concrete bench top. The furniture can be easily personalised to your suit your style with a choice of timber from Macrocarpa to Kwila and many more. Plus the frames come in a range of colours from powder coated frames to galvanised and stainless frames.

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Olly says he originally came up with the idea one day when he was at a friend’s house looking at their outdoor table and thought to himself “that’s a bit crappy”. than it looks at first, so we can’t guarantee that it won’t become that wonderful golf saying ‘A long walk, spoiled’.”

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The shift to the new premises and the ongoing growth over the last two years has allowed the team of four fully trained stainless and alloy fabricators to cater for a broader range of customers and create a wider range of products.

Hagley Golf Club members are proud of their independence and receive no funds for maintenance and upkeep of the course from Christchurch City Council, although they have developed a very close working relationship with the Botanic Gardens staff.

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Thanks to high demand and an increasing workload Wanaka Stainless moved to a larger workshop in April 2012.

With a short one to three week delivery time on your own piece of designer outdoor furniture, there is no reason not to do up your deck for next summer.

Endless product options The product range is endless; if it’s made out of stainless then they can fabricate it. Wanaka Stainless custom makes a large array of stainless and alloy products including: • Outdoor furniture • Car and motorbike restoration • Balustrades • Aviation component repairs and fabrication • Banister handrails • Commercial and residents kitchen fit outs • Manufacture and repair marine parts • Manufacture custom signage. Wanaka Stainless Ltd 2 Frederick Street Wanaka 9343 T (03) 443-6891 E wanakastainless@vodafone.co.nz www.wanakastainless.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Greening the Rubble Trust

Greening the CBD You would need to be a pretty unobservant person to travel around Christchurch these days and not notice a Greening the Rubble (GtR) project. Maybe you did not know that is what they are called, but you will have seen one, I promise. They are the eye-catching and charming, temporary horticultural transformations installed on the sites of demolished buildings. The GtR Trust is a community project for Christchurch, which unites a team of volunteers responding creatively to the extensive damage caused by the earthquakes. The GtR’s early host, while awaiting charity registration, was the national charity ‘Living Streets Aotearoa’, which shared the local wish to see people-centric, more liveable cities with great public spaces. This is an award winning initiative which has received world wide media coverage as far away as Germany and the USA. According to Rhys Taylor, GtR’s first coordinator now a trustee, “This type of endeavour relies heavily on hundreds of volunteers of all ages, from many backgrounds and cultures, who have worked across almost two dozen projects since October 2010”.

There are a further two projects which will be completed in the winter months. All this, with only two paid part time contractors, is indeed a laudable achievement. “The generosity of these volunteers and our many donors, gave us the confidence to continue after we completed our first park on Victoria Green in January 2011 and the February quake had struck.

Category 1: GtR initiates and builds, and manages for the garden’s duration including relocation, such as Pod Oasis, now at Re:Start Mall.

of NZ Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), including GtR’s second co-ordinator, Rachael Annan, have contributed valuable expertise, as have staff and students at Lincoln University and Canterbury University, including the Student Volunteer Army.

Category 2: GtR helps other organisations to design and build – which they subsequently manage, such as Nature Play collaboration with Dept of Conservation.

The major and continuing annual grant source has been Christchurch City Council, complemented by commercial sponsors such as Placemakers Riccarton who donate materials and equipment.

Category 3: GtR advises or assists from their experience and contacts, but others build and manage, such as the garden next to chemists’ shop, Colombo Street, Beckenham.

Sourcing suitable future projects is an ongoing process. Some garden designs, such as for Places of Tranquility, first proposed in 2012 by Michelle Whitaker, are based on competitionwinning sketch designs by Lincoln University students.

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“Working with all these people, and the sense of community it engenders, is what I will miss the most,” laments Taylor, who has recently relocated to Geraldine. He will however remain willing to pick up a shovel as a volunteer should the need arise! Other contributors to GtR have included many willing participants with a shared vision, not least the site owners with whom a ‘licence’ to allow public access is agreed. Members

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Michelle recently joined the Board and will be involved in construction of the first of these two gardens in 2014. “Searching for sites is currently extending to the suburbs from initially being limited to the central city,” Taylor says. Each potential site is assessed using six criteria. The GtR Trust takes on projects where there is a willing land owner with whom a temporary public access licence can be agreed.

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Focus | Greening the Rubble Trust

Secondly, the site needs to be available for ‘greening’ for least four months and preferably for one or two years to allow time for design, sponsorship raising and for seasonal site work at the pace that volunteer teams can handle. Thirdly, ideally the landowner will support the project in some practical way; perhaps by assisting with the removal of waste materials or on site lock-up storage, or re-connecting water and/or power supply. Indeed some owners and their families have made modest cash contributions or volunteered to be involved in a hands-on manner. Fourthly, it is essential that there are sufficient volunteers, materials and spare organising capacity at the Trust to make a difference in the limited time available. Often several projects are presented to GtR at once, but it has capacity to only build two or three simultaneously.

Fifthly, safety is paramount and it is essential that the site is, or can affordably be, made safe for the public to enter, with any identified unsafe areas indicated and fenced off, probably at the site owner’s expense. The risk of after-shocks made such safety precautions a priority for GtR. Finally, sites are sourced that can also be used for short term arts activation, installations or events organised by Gap Filler. If the space can incorporate a commercial activity such as a mobile food vendor, these may be welcomed, too. On this basis GrR shares two current sites with coffee vendors and another in Fitzgerald Avenue is a community food–growing garden. A favourite location of Taylor’s is Coffee Zone on Colombo Street which opened in 2011. It has been so successful at integrating commercial activity with the GtR project that the coffee vendors actively help with maintaining the ‘garden’ as they fully appreciate the benefits of having a delightful environment for their customers to enjoy. The fact that these sites are only temporary, until land owners are ready to redevelop – which might be from six months to a few years later - does not concern Rhys Taylor unduly.

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The generosity of these volunteers and our many donors, gave us the confidence to continue after we completed our first park on Victoria Green in January 2011 and the February quake had struck.

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- RHYS TAYLOR Ellerslie Show grant-funding contributed and it was built by Jonathan Hall with help from gardener Gina Payne and a team of volunteers. This winning garden was ‘recycled’ and its distinctive seating arbours can now be seen at Re:Start the container shopping mall. The future is bright for GtR and as well as the two projects currently in build, it is always searching for new sites. A thriving Facebook page, boasting more than 2,000 followers, reflects people’s interest and a newly contracted co-ordinator, Sarah Campagnolo has commenced work, arriving with excellent credentials and complementary skills gained through her involvement with volunteering with the Student Volunteer Army.

Sarah is forward-thinking and already sees ways in which she can add value to GtR.

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“They are temporary parks by design – the materials and the plants are reused. Some components have been re-used already on three sites, re-configured each time so they are hardly recognizable.” This is surely a wonderful testament to the regeneration of Christchurch as it moves forward with the rebuild. The concept design of a relocatable garden by GtR projects supervisor, Jonathan Hall and some friends, won a Silver Distinction Award at Ellerslie International Flower Show 2014 – voted by international judges, which was a fantastic result for a first time Show entry.

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Focus | Foot Science International

Footing it with the best There’s no denying we look a little different from our cave dwelling forebears, but one of the key differences is actually tucked away in the bottom of our shoes. Because, although we have adapted the world to meet our needs with the hard, flat concrete surfaces of the modern day, our feet have not adapted at quite the same rate. Behind the soles: how Formthotics were born

In the 1970s, a local sports medicine specialist, Dr Baycroft had discovered many of his patients were forced to choose between a rigid and costly, fully customised orthotic crafted by a podiatrist, or a mass produced insole with no adjustment to the It’s a unique and innovative start to a business individual foot. venture, but we all love a Kiwi success story, In an attempt to resolve his patient’s pain in especially one from our little corner of the a thorough yet pragmatic way, he decided South Island. to create an orthotic that could mould to the Today Dr Baycroft’s dream takes the form shape of each patient’s foot. Dr Baycroft knew of innovative orthotics, known by the name that by creating the closest possible contact Formthotics™. Designed and manufactured by between a patient’s foot and an orthotic, the Foot Science International (FSI), Formthotics foot would get the natural support it needs. were created to meet the needs of medical professionals for the treatment of foot, ankle, Dr Baycroft opened the first multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic here in Christchurch knee, hip and back pain, and for comfort and called the Cashel Clinic out the back of the performance purposes. Christchurch Central YMCA. Based on a team Thirty five years after Formthotics approach, one patient’s visit could utilise revolutionised podiatry, the orthotic continues the skills of a physiotherapist, podiatrist and to be made right here in Christchurch and find sports medicine doctor. themselves fitted to millions of unique feet in “The clinic would see at least two to three 35 countries around the world. patients a day that would need some form This is the story of how Formthotics have of orthotic intervention,” FSI Founder and become a person’s hidden ‘secret weapon’. Director, David Boyd explains.

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It was Dr Charlie Baycroft who first realised the significance of this after studying footprints in sand along New Brighton beach. He knew that by creating the closest possible contact between a patient’s foot, orthotic and shoe, the foot would be given the natural support it needs – similar to the support provided by the soft sand.

“Huge numbers of athletes were seen, because they were the only sports medicine clinic around, it was a whole new idea, so every athlete who was semi-serious just went directly to Cashel Clinic.” Meanwhile, David Boyd, a professional skier, had worked as a ski boot fitter during his winters in Europe and was involved with Disabled Skiers New Zealand. “I had been skiing in North America and had got involved with ski-racing over there. As part of the process, I’d been fitted with prescription orthotics. “I remember saying at the time I don’t need these things, there’s nothing wrong with my feet. Luckily I was overruled, they made them for me anyway and put them in my ski boots – and actually I could ski better!” Back in New Zealand David had been asked to help set up a programme helping disabled people learn to ski. “I had a number of very strange shaped feet to fit into ski boots. I started playing around trying to mimic orthotic footbeds that had been made for me in America,” he says. “I didn’t want to make them out of hard plastic, which was what all the devices were made out of in those days, so of my own volition I decided that thermo-plastic foams were a better material in terms of skiing, and more like a material that I could work with.” By day, David was based out of a local ski shop when one day the stars, or perhaps the snow flakes, aligned and Dr Baycroft walked in to purchase some ski gear. As far as coincidences go, this one was a goodie, as it happened David served him.

“We got talking about boots, and he (Dr Baycroft) mentions he had heard there’s a guy in this shop that’s been making custom footbeds.” Well of course, that was David himself and Dr Baycroft explained he was attempting the same for his patients. It became a case of ‘I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours’. David’s experience in Europe and his involvement in disabled skiing, together with Dr Baycroft’s sports medicine knowledge, created a formidable team. After many hours of exhaustive testing and trials, they developed a heat mouldable orthotic that would provide a custom fitted solution. “For that first period we were really our own customers. Compared with where we are now, I think that is why FSI still has two divisions to the company. We have a medical professional side and we have consumer products division, which is focussed primarily on the premium end of the sports market.” From those humble origins, Formthotics became one of the most disruptive technologies for foot specialists. It is FSI’s major brand that is distributed worldwide. With 35 years of experience in treating foot conditions, supporting athletic performance and well-being through the provision of custom fitted orthotics, Formthotics is trusted around the world by medical professionals and sports specialists. Thirty five years on, Formthotics is not just a product, but a global brand.

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At the foot of innovation

Formthotics to suit your needs

The success of Formthotics is much more than a clever idea and a clever design. Leading technology and innovation has made the product a reality by enabling high volume production.

Today Formthotics are designed specifically to match its purpose. Whether you are looking for a medical orthotic after an injury, or an orthotic to improve your performance, there are Formthotics to suit.

Formthotics are still manufactured in New Zealand, but no longer laboriously handmade as they originally were. Today FSI uses a unique process and sophisticated manufacturing equipment to ensure consistent high quality, and the products are now available throughout Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia.

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required for the next couple of weeks. It was an enormous change that enabled customers to take the working capital that was originally invested in the warehouse and apply it to sales and marketing. The Formthotics CNC machine today is one of the largest in New Zealand, taking up 100 square metres of space and running four simultaneous milling heads. It can make four

Formthotics at a time and enables FSI to run a full production shift with just two operators. Manufacturing technology innovation early on has created radical new value, enabling FSI to be the company it is today. Everyone has a role to play in the work of innovation; which must also be about helping FSI's people and partners achieve their full potential through the shared pursuit of goals.

The revolutionary custom medical orthotic. Professionally fitted by clinicians, used for the treatment pain, lower limb injuries and injury prevention for children as well as adults.

In earlier days, when making them by hand, the rule of thumb was that 100 packaged pairs could be made per person, per day. The operation essentially worked like a production line, a Henry Ford type of operation, David says.

Formthotics™ Sport Custom moulded sports orthotics providing effective shock absorption and support for comfort and performance. They are heat moulded and fitted by a sports specialist.

It was a statistic that could never beat. It meant there was a huge amount of labour involved in creating the product and anyone with a cheaper labour source, had the potential to become a real threat to the company.

Formthotics™ Everyday Caters to all types of everyday shoes, many of which can be hard to fit; from tight fitting dress shoes to industrial work boots. They reduce impact and improve the fit and comfort in any work shoe.

But multisport, triathlon athlete and Kiwi personality, Steve Gurney was about to change all that. A professional after graduating from UC Engineering as a mechanical engineer, Steve spent two years working with FSI, creating the ‘ATM’ – the automatic Formthotics machine. It was genius.

David Boyd with Formthotics Golf Pro in the mid 1990s

“Essentially it took a piece of foam, poked in one end and after a whole sequence of stations that did different things to it, the completed Formthotics popped out the other end,” David says. “The machine was a breakthrough in terms of mass manufacturing in our world. It meant that we could make 10,000 of something – we then could talk to much bigger companies and bigger markets.

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The new advances in CNC machining opened the business up to a whole new supply philosophy. FSI could aggressively go out to distribution partners anywhere in the world, and say, ‘you don’t need to order three months of supply’.

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The Automated Formthotics Machine (ATM) that makes Formthotics, circa 1988, designed by Steve Gurney

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Focus | Foot Science International

Creating a global community FSI wouldn’t be where it is today without the people behind the business; a global team working together every day. Customers, suppliers, distribution partners, their sales teams and their customers are all part of the team, individually small but together huge. “We have strong relationships between people behind the brand which has helped create momentum,” explains Marketing and NZ Sales Manager Nicolette Le Cren. “Not only our staff, but our suppliers, the distributor network, medical professionals and specialists such as ski boot fitters and specialist sports stores throughout the world, have each played an important role in our success.”

“We’re talking to our distributors, clinicians and sports specialists every day. We share ideas, feedback and work on research projects, working alongside the network to ultimately help wearers of Formthotics stay active on their feet, with as much joy and confidence as possible.” FSI give back to the community, supporting organisations, but also individuals who

“We’re bringing together a worldwide community of Formthotics ambassadors who are incredible people, and Formthotics have helped enable them become who they are today.” The company continues in the same vein as it began, with innovation at its core, this time utilising 3D printing. “We’re using 3D printing to speed up the product development process. 3D printing is shaping how we test our product in market by allowing us to create samples faster and get quick feedback, minimising time between design iterations, essentially enabling new product innovations to enter the market sooner that are of greater value.” There is much more to come. “Thanks to our global community, there are many ideas and projects in the pipeline that will continue to revolutionise the way Formthotics are created, fitted and used, so that more people can continue to pursue healthy, active lifestyles,” Nicolette says.

Formthotics Ambassador Adam Hall at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

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achieve great things with Formthotics. From walking nearly a marathon everyday for 4.5 months to helping NZ paralympian Adam Hall ski amongst the best in the world.

“We’ve never once changed our desire to provide the very best product, and the very best service, to our customers,” Greg says. “It’s a key to our success and to the incredibly loyal customer base we have, and it’s a daily focus for every single member of our team.

General Manager Greg Thompson says although the company has seen a significant amount of change in its history, the key direction has stayed the same.

“Everyone here, whether they are taking orders, making products, packing, shipping, or answering queries, understands and appreciates the need for us to be the very best. It’s part of our culture, and makes us all feel very proud about what we do.” Foot Science International 26 Dakota Cresent Wigram Christchurch T 0800 603010 E info@footscienceinternational.co.nz www.footscienceinternational.co.nz www.formthotics.com facebook.com/Formthotics — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Vbase

Great stage, great host With a constantly growing portfolio of venues, Vbase Ltd, the venue manager of Christchurch’s premier entertainment, cultural, convention and sporting venues, has added the new ilex café at the Botanic Gardens to its collection. Vbase is tasked with bringing events to Christchurch that will attract local, national and international visitors and generate economic benefit for the city. In the last 12 months it has secured, planned and delivered more than 1,200 events across its four current venues, and is also set to host at the new pavilion space at the Hagley Oval and will manage the preparation period leading up to the Cricket World Cup in 2015. “Our core business is to manage and develop Christchurch’s premier venues and to secure and host events in these venues,” Janelle Brooking, Vbase sales and marketing manager says.

“We do this for community benefit – economically, socially and culturally. The Vbase business and every person in the team plays a significant role in making Christchurch a more prosperous city and an even greater place to live. “Through our diverse portfolio of venues and clients we can develop any market, from the biggest promoters to an exhibition company creating a new show, to a local innovation expert creating a new flagship event for the city. This is what we do everyday and have continued doing through the recovery and rebuild of our city.” With the CBS Canterbury Arena, Air Force Museum and AMI Stadium already in tow, Vbase is honoured to be managing its newest venue ilex café and function space which opened in May. Located in the heart of the beautiful Botanic Gardens, it was designed by leading New Zealand architects Patterson Associates. It features white embossed concrete with clean glass panels and plant cell motifs to create a visually striking building that sits at ease within its natural surroundings. The name ‘ilex’ stems from the old name for the Holm Oak or Quercus ilex. In ancient Rome these evergreen leaves were used to make a crown of honour, once held in higher regard than those made of gold. “This is truly a unique space and we believe it is going to quickly become a jewel in Christchurch’s crown". A purpose-built function space has been designed overlooking the river and is proving

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a stunning setting for all kinds of events, with full catering and bar service. Vbase’s top chefs work in the customised kitchen to produce breakfasts, lunches, all day snacks, grab and go picnics for the lawn, cocktail canapés and sensational dinner menus, using fresh local produce. The ilex function space seats up to 120 people and 200 people for cocktail functions, and the café is available after hours for an additional 60 people seated. Further outdoor entertaining options are offered on the expansive river frontage and lawns. The ilex can be transformed into a bar for afterhours functions.

Best known as the home for Canterbury sports, the AMI Stadium has a seating capacity of more than 18,000 for sporting events and be extended to 35,000 for concerts. It is also home to 13 corporate suites capable of hosting 20 to 60 people. As part of Christchurch’s planned new Performing Arts Precinct, Vbase is also set to manage the Christchurch Town Hall when it reopens after repairs. This precinct will group together state of the art facilities for theatre, music, dance and other expressive forms, and will add to Christchurch’s appeal for visiting performers and entertainers. The Town Hall’s conference and meeting space includes a 2,500 seat auditorium.

Janelle says customer feedback plays an important role in making sure Vbase service continues to wow its guests, and adds that Vbase has a strong workforce because it invests in its staff by training and giving them the tools to be their best. The CBS Canterbury Arena in Addington has been in big demand since the quakes as some of the city’s other venues are currently out of action. It is another venue Cantabrians flock to enjoy entertainment, world class concerts and exhibitions. The arena can be configured to accommodate a number of different sized events, comfortably accommodating 1,200 people and at best will cater for up to 8,900 people.

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Focus | ENI Engineering/Solar Bright

Innovation in action – the solar charge table Building New Zealand’s first solar charge table was an exciting project for ENI Engineering in Christchurch, which specialises in turning unique designs into reality.

ENI Engineering collaborated with Solar Bright on the project, which reinforced its reputation as a clean green sheetmetal manufacturing company. The project involved designing and building a steel table, which people can sit at and recharge a range of mobile devices, including phones and tablets, free of charge.

ENI Engineering managing director, John Down says the solar charge table project, which was done for the Christchurch City Council, has been a big success to date. The council is holding a trial to see how popular the table is and identify future uses or improvements. “Where we fit into the relationship is that companies like Solar Bright have the idea and we’re able to turn that into a product for them,” John says. “The concept itself has real merit and the broader positives it has on the wider

Collaboration is key The collaboration process between ENI and Solar Bright during the developmental stages of the solar charge table project was integral to its success. John says this project embodies the essence of what ENI Engineering strives to achieve. “The collaboration with Solar Bright is really important. It involves dealing with people who have a great ability to come up with good ideas, but need somebody to turn that into something physical. Like most businesses, it’s difficult to be successful on your own, but when you work with someone else it works really well.” ENI Engineering has partnered with Solar Bright on other projects in addition to the solar charge table. They’re currently working together to build octagonal tapered lamp posts, which will be offered to the market soon. The ENI team believes in constantly striving for improvement in everything it does and

ENI Engineering collaborated with Solar Bright in the design and development of New Zealand’s first solar charge table for central Christchurch

The table is powered by solar technology, supplied by Solar Bright, and was installed in Christchurch’s Re:Start mall in May.

Christchurch community are immense. The proof of the pudding will be when the council starts ordering more.”

creating partnerships that are of mutual benefit to all parties. The company’s greatest asset is its staff, who are actively encouraged to put their ideas forward in order to provide innovative solutions to improve the company’s overall performance and participate in our extensive staff training programme. ENI is committed to regularly adding to its service and has just completed the installation and commissioning of a brand new laser cutter from the highly regarded German machine manufacturer Trumpf. This is the latest technology biber laser able to produce very high speed cutting.

ENI Engineering’s range of sheetmetal design and fabrication services include: • CNC punching – Trumpf punch up to 6mm thickness complete with lights-out operation • Laser – latest technology Trumpffiber laser also with lights-out capability • Folding – CNC-controlled press brakes for any length up to 3.6m long • Welding – MIG, TIG, resistance (spot) welding • CAD/3D design/draughting capabilities • Powder coating • Assembly.

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Focus | ENI Engineering/Solar Bright

A revolutionary idea

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We strive to do this by valuing our greatest asset, our people. We give them the tools they need to help them grow, think and provide solutions creatively while continually presenting new ways to better manage our business.

Solar Bright Limited’s innovative solar charge table is helping Cantabrians stay connected.

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New Zealand’s first solar charge table at work in Christchurch’s re:Start mall

Solar Bright was formed in Christchurch in 2006 and has grown to become New Zealand’s leading supplier of innovative, costeffective solar lighting solutions. Managing director Nicola Martin says the solar charge table is the first in New Zealand and came about through discussions with the Christchurch City Council urban development team, which wanted to provide Cantabrians with a means of charging their mobile phones and tablets remotely.

ENI Engineering’s Trumpf press brake

Specialising in prototypes Building prototypes is a big part of ENI Engineering’s business and is a great way for the company to grow and develop new customers. “We do quite a lot of prototyping work,” John says. “We have people come to us with a good idea that needs to be developed into a product that can be manufactured.”

“We strive to do this by valuing our greatest asset, our people. We give them the tools they need to help them grow, think and provide solutions creatively while continually presenting new ways to better manage our business. “We rely on them to continually implement programmes and strategies to promote growth and development. We encourage them to search for new ways to add value.”

Excellence and innovation in sheetmetal fabrication has been part of ENI Engineering’s name and culture since its inception in 1993.

Helping customers succeed The company’s main purpose is to continue to grow both its customers’ businesses and its own. It believes good partnerships thrive when each party concentrates on what it does

Solar Bright designed and built the solar technology, while ENI designed and built the prototype table, which was installed in Re:Start mall in Christchurch in May. “We’ve given the prototype to the council to use free of charge. It’s essentially a table but it enables people to charge up a cellphone or tablet,” Nicola Martin says. “It combines the functionality of a normal table with our technology.”

Solar Bright directors Pat and Nicola Martin

ENI employs its own design team, which helps turn its customers’ ideas into reality.

best. For ENI this means delivering quality product and superior customer service.

Solar Bright has previously worked with ENI Engineering, who were keen to come on board the solar charge table project.

People can use their own power cable or hire one from one of the nearby food venues. They can sit at the table and charge their device for as long as they want. ENI Engineering Limited 18 Produce Place Islington Christchurch T (03) 963 7087 E john.down@enieng.co.nz www.enieng.co.nz

The joint venture partners are now looking at other ways to use the solar charge technology, including in bus shelters and Wi-Fi hotspots.

Huge interest in charge table

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Focus | Eastgate Mall

The east’s centre of attention Eastgate Mall with its usual hum of activity has been a pretty resilient retail centre. Struck hard in the earthquakes, much alike the Lightning effect rest of the east side of Christchurch, Eastgate For more than eight years, construction/ has soldiered on, improving where possible. renovation at the Eastgate Mall has been An example is the installation of the in the trusted hands of Chris Fraser and his new main entrance face and the main car team at Lightning Construction. park is another milestone for the everNow with the opening of the new entrance, evolving complex. Lightning has furthered its ties with Eastgate Centre manger Mike Smith believes Eastgate; a tie that Fraser is incredibly the shoppers are the very reason the mall proud of. is more than just a retail hub for the “We’re very pleased to be working with eastern suburbs. the team at Eastgate. We can see the “We are happy with the minimal disruptions improvement happening constantly and during construction, meaning that customers we’re sure the shoppers will appreciate this were still able to come and visit their favourite new entrance.” stores without hassle. We are excited to have As many shoppers like to wander this finished and to have Countdown back as from shops to food court and then to part of the main centre and all of this just in supermarket, the new covered walkway time for winter! caters to those needs, as well as giving the “The new commercial version of ‘indoorcentre an impressive facelift and increasing outdoor flow’ makes Eastgate shopping the ease of foot-flow from its centre to the during winter all the more pleasant, as cover outer retailers and supermarkets. from the elements runs from the mall itself into Countdown.”

Transitioning The Eastgate Mall has long since been a staple for the eastern suburbs for groceries, retail stores and now the library has moved in to give it an added community onus.

The rugby boys in red and black recently made an appearance which drew a sizeable 200+ crowd to the mall, where kids were able to meet their heroes and parents could marvel at a partnership made in commercial heaven. The two have teamed up to offer tickets and even signed merchandise to some lucky shoppers of Eastgate. Come Father’s Day, one winner will have the opportunity to present a signed Crusaders shirt to their father – a pretty tantalising offering for any red and black fan.

The centre frequently runs competitions such as the quirky ‘win your street’ in which the winner gets the opportunity to take their street (250 tickets) to the Force game and even meet the Crusaders for a postmatch BBQ. To keep tabs on the exciting offers and competitions run by the team at Eastgate, be sure to give the mall a thumbs-up on Facebook - there’s plenty to ‘like’.

The variety of shops centred around an extensive food court makes the centre an ideal meeting place for retail therapy, or even just to catch up and socialise over a coffee and a bite to eat. Although the complex has reduced in size during the years, the shoppers still flock to the centre to ‘shop easy’.

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The new entrance keeps all visitors warm and dry whilst they continue their shopping. It’s part of our mission to look after our customers, to ensure they enjoy Eastgate Mall, especially when the weather isn’t too favourable.

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The new facelift for the Eastgate Mall is a timely booster for a shopping complex which has had its fair share of knocks post-earthquake. The mall itself is a symbol of perseverance that is so prevalent on the east side of Christchurch. Mike Smith is well aware that Eastgate is the hub of retail for many eastern suburbs’ residents and the centre has a duty of care to provide a community focussed shopping experience in complete comfort. “The new entrance keeps all visitors warm and dry whilst they continue their shopping. It’s part of our mission to look after our customers, to ensure they enjoy Eastgate Mall, especially when the weather isn’t too favourable.” Eastgate caters well for its visitors with a large array of shopping and cuisine options which include clothing outlets, The Warehouse, Countdown, Number1 Shoes, Lincraft and many other varied shops (more than 30 specialty stores).

The heartbeat of the busy mall, the 300 seat food court, consistently appears busy and with such a range of food choices. With some 1,100 car parking spaces, even on busy days finding a park shouldn't be an issue at all.

It’s safe to say the official mall of the Crusaders certainly embodies the Crusader spirit.

Community focussed Eastgate Mall has always been a centre foremost for the community. Playing a positive and active role has been at the fore of Eastgate’s community work, which involves the sponsorship of local charities, schools and local community groups.

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The mall even publishes its own community newsletter via its website www.eastgate.co.nz The new location for the library has been well received, adding to the community feel of the mall which in turn keeps the locals returning. As development all around Christchurch continues, the especially affected eastern suburbs can rely on Eastgate to stand strong and look to improve, as with the new entrance comes new vigour.

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Focus | Hammer Hardware

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Backing homegrown products Buying local is the best thing you can do for our economy. What started out as a year long promotion has been running for more than 25 years. The Buy NZ Made Campaign, encouraging people to buy and sell New Zealand made products, celebrated its quarter century milestone last year.

The eastern suburbs got beaten up by the earthquakes, but the sun is rising in the east as the city’s hardest hit area begins to rebuild. The fact remains you just can’t beat being by the sea, and suburbs and properties will always prosper. New Brighton will continue to move from strength to strength as Christchurch reclaims its dented mojo. One of the well-established businesses in New Brighton since the 1980s is Hammer Hardware, located in New Brighton Mall. Current owner Brendon Mitchell is just one of the many Cantabrians who underwent changes following the devastating earthquakes which shook both personal and working life for so many of us. The hardware store, which ran under different business names since its inception, was bought by Brendon’s father in 2007, originally as a Mitre10 store. Brendon came on board in 2009 and enjoys being able to help people get what they need. “There were lots of changes from 2010 onwards. We changed to Hammer Hardware which suited our size and is still part of the Mitre10 group,” Brendon says. One of the biggest setbacks for the company was the earthquakes – it lost power for two weeks, but still managed to keep business running by serving customers who needed items such as cookers and batteries.

“We moved to the new shop to help us with the changes the quake has forced on us, for example, reduced population.” With the rebuild in full swing, all your DIY needs are met by Hammer Hardware which stock more than 8,000 products from paint to general hardware, plants and potting mixes, to housewares and pet products. “We always have new products as being part of the Mitre 10 group gives us huge buying power. We have just got in fire pellets again after not having them for five years and we have five new Goldair electric jugs in different colours and sizes.” “The best seller at the moment is the 3m hooks as everyone is re-hanging pictures after EQC have painted.”

When you buy a New Zealand product you’re not only buying great, high-quality goods, you’re promoting growth, sustainability, creating job opportunities, strengthening communities and allowing New Zealand to enter the world stage as exporters. In 2001 the Employers and Manufacturers Federations merged to become BusinessNZ and took ownership of the Buy NZ Made Campaign. From the outset, the local economy has been at the heart of Buy NZ Made with a focus on supporting workers and industries in New Zealand. July 2014 features a big focus for Buy NZ Made as Kiwis embrace the Buy NZ Made Food Month initiative which saw

To complement this, Buy NZ Made ran food competitions on its Facebook page, featured food and drink specials and had a New Zealand food themed stand at the Auckland Food Show. To celebrate its 25th anniversary last year, Buy NZ Made initiated its own People’s Choice Awards, held in October, which were created with the aim of celebrating New Zealand product excellence and to showcase the range and quality of locally made goods. “The People’s Choice Awards have been a big success,” says Buy NZ Made manager Trina Snow. “The huge number of products nominated really reinforced the fact that a lot of great things are made in New Zealand. The public relished the opportunity to support their favourites through voting.” In addition, Buy NZ Made acknowledged the Kindling Cracker (a safe method of cutting kindling) inventor, 14 year old Ayla Hutchinson from Taranaki, and presented her with the Rising Star award in recognition of her outstanding progress.

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While some businesses may not grasp the importance of customer satisfaction, Hammer Hardware consists of six staff and goes above and beyond to offer exceptional service; they are more than happy to deliver free to locals. “Our customers get to deal one on one with us, from entering the shop to putting the product in their car. I remember one older lady who bought a hose and I delivered it then connected it up and watered the plants at her request, not many stores where the boss would do that!”

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People are now more aware of the origin of a product and the ethics used behind producing that product. Consumers expect goods to be made properly and issues such as where a product is made and whether or not it is fair trade are now more important than ever.

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Education | Christ's College

A modern education in a traditional background By Peter Loakman

Visiting Christ’s College, one of Christchurch’s most venerated educational establishments, presents the eye with some stunning architecture. Set against the impressive ‘Gothic revival’ thick stone walls and arched windows, studded with ornate leadlight glass, are some rather modern looking box like portacom cabins. These temporary buildings have been welcome guests these past three years, but staff and pupils alike will not mourn their departure, as this will signify Christ’s College full recovery and clean bill of health after the extensive damage caused by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The quad will then be restored to its former glory and superficially look much the same, bounded by house buildings, the dining hall, auditorium, drama theatre and chapel, but look closer and a phenomenal amount of structural and strengthening work has been completed to future proof these marvellous heritage buildings.

the legacy the 2010/11 natural disasters have bequeathed the College. “You’re looking at close to $40 million dollars of repair and strengthening work right here, but ostensibly and rather ironically, we seem to have nothing to show for it! These historical heritage buildings are incredibly complex and expensive to repair. “Buildings have been deconstructed section by section, fully steel strengthened and the original stonework put back in place. It is surprising that some people don’t even notice the work has been done.”

Maybe it is the gothic architecture, heavy blocks of grey stone, or the turrets and towers, Headmaster, Simon Leese surveys the scene arches and gargoyles that I see before me that looking down from his first floor study into the transports me to another era that reminds me main quadrangle and talks with passion about of Shelley’s stories.

Wasn’t this rather like inserting a new stronger steel skeleton into a building and re-covering this with the original body parts and skin? Wasn’t this something similar to what the Dr Frankenstein did?

Museum, Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens and the peacefully meandering Avon River. Christ’s College is framed by its history and legacy in Canterbury circles, from the first European settlers.

I digress, perhaps the product of an over stimulated creative mind, but this heavy set, Victorian architecture and the boys going about their business in the antiquated black and white blazers do provide a unique backcloth to a school in a rather anachronistic way.

Christ’s College with few peers or equals, steeped in tradition and modelled on the English public school system, and who this year celebrate a remarkable 163 years of history.

”Yes our uniform and architecture may have a traditional look, but there is much colour and light in the College and once inside people are surprised at how modern and progressive the school is,” explains Leese. And what a setting it is, just off the city’s CBD but bordered by the impressive Canterbury

From quite humble beginnings, initially providing an education to a small number of boys way back in the 1850s, the lengthy history of the school has grown. Strange to think that even these simple beginnings took place just a few years after the first European settlers had started to stake out the land and begun to plan the modern grid of city streets and roads, and plant the first seeds of the garden city of Christchurch.

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Education | Christ's College

Steeped in history The sense of history is everywhere and it is humbling to think that even then, a 150 years or more ago, Christ’s College’s vaulted ceilings, stone arches and cloistered walls were providing the very best in education to Canterbury’s settling sons. In the intervening years thousands of boys and men have trodden the same path. Today in 2014 the college now provides a stellar education for some 625 students, some who have travelled from the opposite sides of the world, such is the pull of tradition and the fine reputation of Christ’s College.

“We hope and fully expect Damian to be our next All Black in the not too distant future.” Another name to be gold leafed into the College All Blacks board.

Bringing out the best in every student These days, as well as the fabulous word of mouth reputation it has justifiably earned during the years, the school has promoted itself via means of an innovative press and outdoor media campaign, with the theme of ‘Each boy at his best’. One of the very first things any international visitor will see when arriving at Christchurch airport is a huge overhead poster site with a

smiling Christ’s College boy and the message “Each boy at his best”. The campaign, which has also run in key newspapers and magazines, encapsulates the school’s educational philosophy of getting the best from each pupil and tailoring delivery to individual needs. The school’s strengths are its heritage, quality and status. “This year will be a special year for Christ’s as we mark our physical recovery and officially open some refurbished and some newly constructed buildings. “It provides us timely opportunity to reflect on our proud history while at the same time to look to the future of our boys’ education.”

The school can boast alumni in its thousands, many of which have gone on to become successful businessmen, artists, performers, farmers, politicians and sportsmen.

Christ’s College values • Honesty • Learning • Respect • Spirituality • Justice • Compassion • Stewardship.

As a rugby aficionado I can’t help but be drawn to observe the framed black and white hooped College rugby jersey proudly hanging in the reception foyer outside the Headmaster’s office. Upon inspection, I recognise the signatures of Christ’s old boys Jock Hobbs and Robbie Deans, two of my early All Black heroes. Sport is a key component of college life and Leese is soon into his stride, proudly informing me of Damian McKenzie, the 2013 College First XV captain, who has just represented the Under 20 Junior All Blacks at this year’s Under 20 World Cup. <

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Education | Christ's College

Anzac memorial service in the Christ’s College chapel

An Anglican Christian tradition Christ’s College was established as an independent Anglican boarding and day school for boys in 1850. Christian values and spiritual growth are essential in finding balance between concern for self and helping others. Boys are taught to respect each other’s ability and commitment, whether it be academic, sporting or cultural.

Vertical organisation ensures friendships across year groups as senior students mentor and support younger boys. A high proportion of boys are boarders and four dedicated houses cater to their well

Whilst the school happily reflects on its rich 163 year old history, much focus is on the future and Christ’s is also implementing a plan to ensure that it has the best educational environment for boys not only today, but for the next 100 years.

An individual education While the school can boast some 66 teaching staff and the lowest pupil/staff ratio anywhere in the South Island at less than 10:1, each boy is taught on merit and a focus on their individual needs to ensure all boys attain their optimum potential. Leese is driven on this point. “The school is of a comfortable size so that teaching staff can really get to know their students well and specifically tailor learning to their needs.

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The Chapel Choir has a national reputation

A house system provides every boy with a place to relax and study, and is the basis for internal competitions, as well as ensuring a nurturing pastoral care.

being, both during school and study time, but also providing an array of amazingly varied extra-curricular activities.

“Proper differentiation of teaching is expected and delivered. I have employed some of the best and most talented teachers I have ever worked with and I know they will deliver outstanding results. “Every boy we hope can see and feel that he is personally cared for and the House and prefect system are very positive in promoting this.” Academic results would seem to back the Headmaster’s claims with Christ’s achieving double that of any other high decile boys’ school and almost three times better than national average. Head Prefect, Michael Allison offers sage advice. “Grab every opportunity you can and do not limit yourself to only the things that you think you are good at. “Christ’s College sets out to get the very best out of every boy and not just academically. But for that to happen you have to put yourself out there,” he is at pains to point out. “The teachers are passionate and talented people for the student cohort to use and to draw inspiration from. We want all boys to be the best that they can be and that is the common goal we work towards,” he says.

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The focus is not entirely upon academic study. Important as these academic goals are - a lot of effort goes into the pastoral, community and life skills so that the college can turn out good moral citizens and fully rounded young men.

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A sporting life

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Physical fitness and activity is highly important, with all boys required to participate in both a summer and winter sport. Some of the school’s boarding fraternity will do as many as six or eight sporting or outdoor activities in a week.

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In certain sports Christ’s is leading the way, bestowing it the rank of being one of the top sporting schools in the country.

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Rowing is traditionally strong, with a number of national team age representatives. Hockey, cricket and particularly football are enjoying unprecedented success, with the First XI football team playing in the national premier competition.

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Individually many students will go on to receive Canterbury-wide representative honours in various sports such as hockey, football, athletics, rowing, swimming and cycling, and plenty have attained elite status, being selected for national representative honours and further elite training and coaching.

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A brand new multi-million dollar sports complex will be built in the coming years on land purchased in 2005 on Montreal Street. At planning concept stage now, a fundraising strategy will soon commence.

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New building project The major new building project, to be completed in the next few months, lies behind the western corner of the quadrangle and is a large part of the College’s vision and preparedness for the future.

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In space vacated by the demolition of three damaged school buildings sustained in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, the board has been quick to seize the initiative to plan and prepare the campus by commissioning a large new building, currently known as the West Wing.

• 160 boarding students – the largest in Christchurch

This will be completed very soon and will provide many superb new facilities, including 14 classrooms, a large multi-use auditorium on the ground floor and a new staff facility.

Naturally the new buildings are functional, first and foremost, and very much focussed on student requirements. Due care is being taken to ensure that the new architecture blends with the old and complements the heritage buildings.

• It currently has 625 students and 66 FTE staff

• There are 10 Houses • A member of Independent Schools of New Zealand Organisation.

The importance of community One of the important school wide goals is to grow global citizens by widening students’ horizons and building up learning networks and global relationships. Sports and cultural opportunities abound and the chance to travel New Zealand wide and abroad to experience different cultures is always eagerly seized by students.

An artist’s sketch of the West Wing, due to be completed this year

It will, in the words of Headmaster Leese, be “The largest building development on the campus for 150 years, creating a significant enhancement and fantastic learning environment”.

• Christ’s College was founded in 1850

On charitable or service trips students get to see first hand how their fund raising dollars are put to use, building facilities and providing assistance in challenged areas such as Samoa. Christ’s Senior Master, Neil Porter recently led a group of 12 students who undertook a community service project at the Anglican All Saints Primary School in Apia. As well as giving up their holidays, the boys raised all funds from events and sponsorship for their airfares, food and accommodation for their trip, while further school charitable donations paid for materials to complete the painting and building upgrade that the boys laboured on.

In another prestigious overseas College trip the magnificent school choir will tour Spain and Italy to perform at some of Europe’s most impressive religious sites, such as Barcelona Cathedral and St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Fifty two Christ’s boys and four staff will travel with the choir on this amazing trip an experience that is sure to stay with the boys forever.

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”By meeting this challenge, the boys experienced considerable personal growth and developed a wider world view. The fact that they had to work hard to get there was all part of the learning,” Porter says.

In addition, the school’s sporting teams are planning wide ranging tours to play international opposition. The cricket squad will tour England and the in-form football squad will be touring South America in the coming months. In all of these endeavours, whether they be sporting, cultural or charitable, the fine reputation of Christ’s College will be enhanced and spread further afield. This is something Leese takes obvious delight in. Closer to home as well, students are

encouraged to give ‘service’ to the local community, and a number of senior boys belong to the school’s Humanitarian Committee. The group’s latest initiative saw more than $20,000 raised for CanTeen, with a sponsored head shave at the school. The saying goes that school days are the best days of one’s life and it seems that in the case of Christ’s boys they really appear to be so. The stories that are shared and the lifelong friendships made would confirm this.

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Life beyond college Nowadays well over 90 percent of Christ’s boys graduating the school will eventually go on to study at university. They take up scholarship offers and enjoy tertiary education opportunities at universities in New Zealand and indeed all around the world. “We presently have ex students studying at Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard - all over the world in fact and I am delighted to say that the international recognition of the quality of our candidates is totally secure,” explains Leese with pride. Career wise many former students begin exciting careers in business, law, science, medicine, engineering, media and the arts to name just a few well worn career paths forged by previous Christ’s alumni. Several times a term famous and or prominent old boys are invited back to speak at assemblies which only serves to whet

appetites for the many ambitious career minded boys.

Learning the modern way The Headmaster is keen to promote the ethos that “Learning is a life skill that happens everywhere at Christ’s, not just in the classroom. “Teaching and learning happens at both curricular and co-curricular levels, designed to extend thinking and support students to develop the skills and attributes they need for future success.” The smallest class sizes in Christchurch (less than a 10:1 student/staff ratio), enable the teachers to make learning more personal. They encourage active participation and involvement of all learners, monitoring progress and providing a differentiated approach to meet the varying needs and requirements of learners.

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Old Boys’ Theatre - built in 2000 with funds donated by Christ’s College old boys to mark the school’s 150th anniversary

Lessons are facilitated by teachers and supported by the integration of technology. The Internet engages learners to make connections, overcome barriers of time and distance, and facilitate shared learning communities to open up different and more enriched ways of learning.

‘time served’ professionals and ‘new blood’ with fresh teaching knowledge and concepts. It is all part of the change and development plan the Head is supervising, but Leese is quick to point out “This is very much a place where staff want to be”. “The curriculum is always evolving and we have to respond to student and parent demand. This year, for the first time, we have introduced construction technology and there is an agriculture programme in year 12 and 13.”

For those boys who experience some difficulty in their learning, College employs a specialist learning support team of four staff who will support those boys not progressing at a satisfactory rate and assist them in remediation and coming up to speed. “Quite a few boys use this facility–particularly with literacy issues, but I do expect all my staff to take ownership of learning needs across the whole spectrum of abilities in front of them,” remarks Leese in typically candid style. Although there is a low rate of turnover of Christ’s staff there is an excellent blend of

Christ’s has its own bespoke IT systems and a secure online learning environment which promotes interactive and collaborative learning and is like a library for a wide range of learning resources. Students have the ability to access these resources any time they choose and thus are equipped with the skills to direct their own learning.

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Education | Christ's College

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The goal is to develop encouragement and a caring atmosphere - the security and confidence to seize opportunities and try new things. Participate; get involved and make the most of your time here

- HEAD PREFECT, MICHAEL ALLISON

Extra curricular activities The school is proud to offer such a wide range of extra curricular activities and interest clubs, in addition to the many sports it plans for its boys to do. All of the mainstream popular sports are catered for as well as more esoteric choices from fencing to sailing. All 625 boys, each week, participate in at least one session of organised activity and this is partly why the college has earned its reputation as a high achieving, top sporting school in New Zealand.

Cultural activities are popular and an area where the school is exceptionally strong. Drama and a wonderfully wide selection of performing musical talent, including choirs,

rehearse and perform throughout the school year, competing in local, regional and national competitions, as well as end of season overseas tours to Asia and Europe. The school, with assistance from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, recently completed a sell out run of the musical Cats which was critically acclaimed. Open days are an annual feature, along with information evenings held at regular intervals to ensure prospective families have ample opportunity to visit the school and learn about the educational opportunities available for their sons. Aside from these organised events, individual tours are also offered where the family will visit on a regular school day to see lessons in action and observe the calm sense of purpose and focus evident in classes on a daily basis. Meeting students and having an opportunity to talk to staff also helps visitors appreciate what makes an education at Christ’s so personal.

Keeping the classics alive and well – a performance of Romeo and Juliet

Boarders have more free time after their study and are provided with a real multitude of activity choices, as well as additional sporting opportunities. Visits to the cinema or theatre are common and popular, as well as tickets to watch professional sporting events such as the Crusaders.

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An assured future For a final word we should perhaps return to current head prefect, Michael Allison, and his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities afforded to him in his time at the College. “The students and staff are welcoming, friendly and the connections to your House and wider school family begin from my first day. “The goal is to develop encouragement and a caring atmosphere - the security and confidence to seize opportunities and try new things. Participate; get involved and make the most of your time here,” urges Michael. “The time will only come but once and the house community, mentoring staff and prefects keep an eye out that no boy should get ‘lost’, isolated or left behind. The House system and my time at Christ’s has taught me that and offered many challenges and opportunities, along with academic success, sporting involvement and the enjoyment of many varied cultural activities.”

Head Prefect Michael Allison competing in this year’s Coast to Coast adventure race

For all that is rebuilt, repaired, strengthened and completely new at the College, there is

so much fine tradition that thankfully remains unchanged. The Christ’s values of honesty, learning, respect, spirituality, justice, compassion and stewardship still endure and function as guiding principles all these years later in 2014. The College has a weighty responsibility to nurture these values, while at the same time modernising and preparing the infrastructure for the next generations of boys. This is no easy task and maintaining the standards of excellence already met will require constant toil and excellence in standards. Somehow one knows that Simon Leese and his talented staff have this goal well within their sights and nothing will deviate. Christ’s College Rolleston Avenue Private Bag Christchurch 8140 T (03) 366 8705 E headmaster@christscollege.com www.christscollege.com

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Initiatives | Energy Performance Improvement Programme

Setting a sustainability marker New Zealand business can now see how their energy usage stacks up against international best practise thanks to Energy-Mark® certification, a new premier energy management programme.

Organisations in the Energy-Mark certification programme assess energy use and implement a system to track, manage, and improve energy efficiency. There is a focus on continual improvement as companies work through a three step process, with Energy-Mark Gold, the final step, being equivalent to ISO 50001. The Energy-Mark certification programme is a joint initiative between EMANZ and the environmental certification provider EnviroMark Solutions. Executive officer of EMANZ, Ewan Gebbie says the programme, which gives New Zealand businesses access to certification against an internationally recognised standard for energy management (ISO 50001), is an exciting new tool that helps achieve real energy savings and manage energy risks more effectively – such as the risk trading countries may accuse New Zealand businesses of not doing enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This initiative brings this fundamental management practise into an effective, logical and importantly a globally recognised, framework. Being energy efficient is good for your business, good for your brand and good for the environment. “EMANZ and Enviro-Mark Solutions are providing the opportunity for New Zealand businesses who want environmental credentials to demonstrate that they have a certification that meets and exceeds recognised international standards. “There is no better time for New Zealand businesses to take the step up and show the world that we are punching above our weight in addressing energy management."

If you are interested in energy management then you should consider becoming an EMANZ member. Membership is available to anyone who is committed to making a real difference with their energy usage. Both individuals and businesses can join. When you become a member you’ll join a community of like-minded people and get access to discounts for a range of events, workshops and other initiatives that allow you to improve your skills and knowledge in this broad field.

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This new Energy Performance Improvement Programme was formally launched at the Energy Management Association New Zealand (EMANZ) annual conference in Auckland on May 27. The initiative is a new programme in this country that enables businesses to systematically reduce energy costs, improve energy performance and enhance their sustainability credentials to internationally recognised standards.

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CEO of Enviro-Mark Solutions, Dr Ann Smith, says businesses will gain a range of benefits from the programme.

The Energy Management Association New Zealand (EMANZ) was formed in 1993. Its members all share a common interest focussed around improving energy usage among their own businesses and throughout the New Zealand economy.

“Member organisations can reduce their energy use and costs, embed best practise into their everyday operations, advance continual improvement, ensure leadership, staff commitment and awareness, influence the value chain and demonstrate energy leadership.

The association aims to promote high standards of energy management practises to all areas on the New Zealand economy, to stimulate the discussion of energy management issues, skills and techniques and develop practical Energy Management policy proposals.

“For there to be a real change in the way business is done we need companies to stand up and demonstrate their commitment to a more sustainable future.”

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Hospitality | Dux Dine

The tradition continues “We’re very humbled by the recognition we have received – and at the same time absolutely delighted that the dining concept we established less than two years ago has resonated with customers and is proving to be everything we hoped and worked for,” says Dux Dine Restaurant’s general manager Ross Herrick.

Not only that, but at the same ceremony Dux Dine also won the Aitkens Hospitality Solutions’ New or Returning Establishment of the Year. “Dux Dine is one of two spin-offs from the iconic Dux de Lux in the Christchurch Arts Centre that was beloved by many over a period of some 30 years,” says Ross. “The link to that name, its history and the fresh vegetarian and seafood cuisine and craft beer the restaurant was renowned

for, were crucial initial draw cards to attract customers to the new Dux Dine.

From Dux Dine’s lunch menu…

“Many customers told us that one of their fondest memories of Dux de Lux was drinking our Ginger Tom beer in the courtyard. We listened to their reminiscences and incorporated some elements of nostalgia into Dux Dine, as well as elevating the service level from cafeteria-style to table service and adapting the style of food we offer.”

• Seafood chowder

The whole product is clearly a success. Dux Dine’s customers have provided such consistently excellent reviews of the restaurant that they were named 2014 winner of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence and also won GrabOne’s Restaurant of the Year, also at the Christchurch Hospitality Awards.

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“Customers continually comment on the environment. They say it has a homely and comfortable feel, yet it stays true to the era and style of the building”.

You just have to walk into the restaurant to feel its welcoming ambience and be aware that a great deal of thought and care has been That is hardly surprising with beautiful fireplaces and surrounds in some of the put into its appearance and functionality. spaces and with the warm colour palette of The restaurant is situated in a historic turn of green, blue and brown, along with a lushly the century villa that was originally the station landscaped garden and sheltered courtyard master’s house for the Riccarton Railway. with the absolutely essential fish pond. The villa has been extensively, but very There are also some unexpected and fun sympathetically renovated to provide a variety surprises in the decor’s accessories. On one of of spaces to be enjoyed, whether it be for the mantelpieces stand three upright ducks an intimate candlelit dinner for two, a large dressed in the brightest of gumboots, while group celebration at one of the huge kauri three ducks fly across the opposite wall. tables, meeting friends for lunch on the sunny “These quirky little elements change every so veranda, or enjoying a scrumptious breakfast of buttermilk hotcakes or huevos rancheros at often giving our customers something new to discover each time they visit.” the breakfast bar.

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Ross is referring to the awards that Dux Dine Restaurant has recently received. The restaurant won the People’s Choice Hospitality Award in “The Chevrons”, the Christchurch Hospitality Awards, after getting thousands of votes online from The Press newspaper’s readers.

Hospitality | Dux Dine

The food Dux Dine’s passion for serving its customers meals to both excite and nourish is another reason for its success, popularity and welldeserved achievements. Chef Tristan Anderson took the best elements of the dishes from Dux de Lux and adapted them to suit a restaurant rather than a cafeteria. The result is a range of breakfast, lunch, brunch, platter and dinner menus that is innovative and delicious and that wherever possible uses ingredients sourced fresh locally. The seafood is caught in the waters off the South Island with an ever changing variety of species delivered daily to the kitchen door. Favourite staples are groper, gurnard and terikihi, complemented by seasonally available species such as tuna, scallops, oysters and whitebait. “Our chef is always asking the fishmongers what is fresh and exciting, new and interesting. They had swordfish available recently and Tristan created a truly delicious and spectacular dish from that.” Dux Dine’s vegetarian dishes again reflect the very best of what is fresh and in season. Some of the vegetables are even grown in the restaurants own organic garden. “We have been accredited as a member of the Conscious Consumers’ programme. This is a business accreditation programme

Dux de Lux facts • Restaurant founded in 1978 to bring vegetarian food into mainstream dining • Located in the Students’ Union building of the Christchurch Arts Centre • Added a bar in 1983

The service “Our aim is to give our customers the best service possible with a relaxed and friendly, yet totally professional approach. All our wait staff are focussed on achieving this. “We have been very fortunate in being able to recruit staff committed to the hospitality

industry and who are passionate about making our product appealing to as broad a range of clientele as possible.” Ross says. Judging by the number of awards Dux Dine has reaped in a relatively short time the total package of everything it offers has definitely found favour with many diners.

• Opened its own craft brewery in 1989 • Incorporated seafood into its menu in 1989 • Live music was an integral part of the Dux de Lux culture • Damaged in the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 • Dux Dine and Dux Live established 2012

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Hospitality | Madam Woo

Inescapable cravings “When you end up somewhere six times in a seven day holiday, you know it’s good,” the 600 word review of Madam Woo Restaurant begins. And, when someone is prepared to write 600 words on the place, chances are they were pretty happy with their experience. “The kind of food that creates complete obsession and the next thing you know, it’s 3am and you are driving to Queenstown in a Madam Woo induced delirium to get a Hawker Roll hit of buttery, buttery roti and sticky pork hock goodness. “The urge is immense and inescapable, it’s difficult to write this and not jump in the car.” It’s a small but accurate snapshot of the seemingly endless number of happy customers in one of Queenstown’s newest dining establishments. Nestled comfortably in Queenstown’s Mall, in a striking historic pre-1930s building close to the waterfront, Madam Woo focusses on fresh Asian food with a string ChineseMalaysian flavour. It’s not surprising Kiwi Michelin star chef Josh Emett and business partner Fleur Caulton, the duo behind the city’s stylish Rata restaurant, are also behind this striking city eatery.

“It is the sort of food I absolutely love to eat,” Emett says of the Asian influence which sees Madam Woo stand out in a competitive marketplace. “There is a great use of ingredients and interesting flavours.”

“We felt there was a hole in the market for an affordable modern Asian-style restaurant that serves great drinks, quality food and appeals to a wide audience – locals, tourists and in particular families,” she says.

Malaysian born Jane Leong, Emett’s protégé, who has worked alongside the Masterchef New Zealand judge at Gordon Ramsay’s Melbourne restaurant Maze and at Rata, is the chef at Madam Woo.

The mall site proved the perfect position for the enterprise and with a spacious downstairs, a private dining area upstairs as well as outside seating, the restaurant caters for all occasions.

“The dishes really reflect Jane’s heritage and her passion for the cuisine,” Emett says.

The excellent formula established at Rata also runs through to Madam Woo with general manager Nik Stakes running both businesses and drawing on the experience of the Rata team.

“It is really exciting to be able to bring our ideas to life at Madam Woo.” Serving dishes such as honey and soy tossed squid, cashew nuts with schezuan pepper and nonya chicken curry, the menu highlights fresh, bold flavours. Queenstown local and successful restaurateur Fleur Caulton believes the vibrant and lively atmosphere that Madam Woo offers was something the region was missing before the restaurant opened its doors in late 2013.

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If online reviews are a measure of success, Madam Woo certainly is one. Gemm Dawson has been back twice and says she will definitely keep going back. “The food is great - fresh and flavoursome and reasonably priced. Love the sharing concept. The staff are excellent, it was the best service I have received in Queenstown! The cocktails are

great too, as is the decor and the atmosphere. A laid back vibe yet lots of hustle and bustle and a really colourful, fun interior. “Madam Woo is the perfect place to start a night out.” It sounds like Janine S will also become a regular. “We loved this place and went back three times in a week, wonderful exciting flavours, fresh and delicious. Great ambience as well.” Madam Woo is open seven days a week, for lunch and dinner, with a takeaway service on offer.

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Hospitality | Bistro Gentil

Food, wine and art... A delicious Wanaka find Off the main tourist strip on an elevated site overlooking the golf course and the lake sits Wanaka’s Bistro Gentil, delivering European refinement in a relaxed atmosphere. Not a white table cloth in sight. You sit at wooden tables handcrafted by Arrowtown cabinet maker Cruickshank, surrounded by art and stunning views of the lake and the Southern Alps.

In winter, the chairs on the enclosed terrace are dressed with sheepskin covers and woolen blankets, making your lunch or après-ski dining a wonderfully cozy affair.

Trust the Chef The menus at Bistro Gentil change to make the most of what’s in season, including produce from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden, as well as foraged wild flowers and herbs. “Everything we serve is prepared from scratch and a labour of love. We want to serve food that is centered on fresh ingredients, refined but unpretentious,” says owner Luc Bohyn, and his vision is perfectly echoed by Chef Phil Watkins. Combining French techniques with the best ingredients from around New Zealand, Watkins and his team reinterpret classics with creativity. Weekend ‘Trust the Chef’ set lunches are a popular affair and desserts another specialty not to be missed.

Sample menu Entrées Tartare Fumé - Smoked steak tartare, organic egg yolk, crispy onion, French fries, herb emulsion, cos lettuce Le 48 - 48 hour short rib, Dauphine potatoes, parsnip purée, pickled beetroot, roasted onion

Mains Spécial Cardrona - 56 degree Cardrona lamb rump, roasted Jerusalem artichokes & purée, pickled onion, salsa verde, pear Canard Confit - Canterbury Valley confit duck leg, pan seared breast, hibiscus & BG raspberry balsamic reduction, parsnip & vanilla bean purée, greens, dukka

Dessert Délice Chocolat - Chocolate mousse, BG raspberry balsamic, poached tamarillo, BG olive oil jelly Passion Fruitée - Passion fruit curd, mandarin ice cream, coconut foam, freeze dried mandarins

Watkins’ modern French cuisine also boasts a not-so secret special ingredient: the restaurant’s own range of single fruit balsamic vinegars produced in Switzerland and its grand cru olive oils from Provence, which can be freely sampled through selfdispensing machines. “The concept for Bistro Gentil developed as we were working on our range of fine foods brand BG Bois Gentil, which I started in the South of France where I have an olive grove since the 1990s,” explains Luc. “When I made Wanaka my permanent residence, I thought it could be the opportunity to create a special environment to share taste discoveries. Our olive oils and balsamic vinegars, which are used by multi-starred Michelin chefs in Europe, are served with bread at Bistro Gentil and used to enhance our dishes. You can appreciate how they lift the flavours in your plate.”

Fine wines and fine art Bistro Gentil is also the first restaurant in the South Island equipped with Enomatic wine machines which maintain the organoleptic qualities of wines once opened.

a Central Otago winemaker after tasting hundreds of bottles. Constantly evolving, the wine list provides delicious food and wine pairing options.

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Bistro Gentil is a fantastic place to spend an indulgent afternoon and appreciate the charms of Wanaka. It is also a must-visit for art lovers with a permanent collection showcasing leading New Zealand artists, featuring paintings by Shane Cotton and John Pule, Maori carvings by Rangi Kipa and sculptures by Paul Dibble, as well as world renowned artists with installations by Zhu Wei, Zadok Ben David and Jerry Swaffield. Every last Sunday of the month the restaurant holds a spit roast event where a whole Cardrona lamb is cooked and carved by the chefs straight onto your plate, with live music from local singer songwriters. If you ever needed another reason to love Wanaka, Bistro Gentil might just be it.

Opened in 2013, Bistro Gentil has made it into the 2014 Cuisine Good Food Guide after its first year in business. The publication says “Bistro Gentil is distinctly genteel, its modern French bistro fare veering at times towards haute cuisine. In brief - refined dining in a pared-back setting.” Bistro Gentil is open for lunch, dinner and afternoons. Follow Bistro Gentil www.facebook.com/bistrogentil www.twitter.com/bistrogentil Bistro Gentil 76a Golf Course Road Wanaka T (03) 443 2299 E info@bistrogentil.co.nz www.bistrogentil.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Hospitality | Aroy Thai Restaurant

The return of Aroy Thai By Cheryl Colley

Aroy Thai Restaurant is returning. I wonder how many other people let out a whoop of delight as I did when I learned that news. In fact the restaurant is just a few weeks away from opening again at the end of August in the same location as before, but in a brand new multi-million dollar building featuring the latest in earthquake resistant technology. Aroy Thai means delicious Thai food and the unpretentious little restaurant on Victoria Street opposite the casino delivered just that in the hands of owner and maitre d’ Damian Radburnd and his very talented chef and wife, Jamnong. Its home twisted in the earthquakes and had to be demolished. So, three and a half years later, a new Aroy Thai Restaurant is about to arise and once again delight the palates of its many devotees, including me, who have missed it immensely. “It’s been a long process and a long wait,” says Damian, “but we were determined we would be back in Victoria Street. We toyed with the idea of opening somewhere else in the intervening years since the earthquakes, but just couldn’t find the right place. That simply doesn’t matter now as we have these wonderful new premises to set up.” The floor area of the new Aroy Thai is greater than its predecessor and the restaurant will now have capacity to seat up to 80 diners. It will have a separate bar and a reception

counter and a much airier ceiling height, but otherwise it will look little different from before. This no doubt will please its regular clientele who had great affection for the casual, understated and homely ambience of the former restaurant. The same dark leather chairs and grey formica topped tables will find their way into the new space, along with familiar pictures, mirrors and accessories. “We intend to decorate with warm creamy wallpaper that has an Asian influence and will do a little Thai theming in the bar, but really we want to grow into the new restaurant and decorate it more later. The important thing is to open and to start serving our customers the food that they love and that brought them back time after time.“ Damian and Jamnong have been working at other restaurants and bars while waiting for the new building to be constructed. Now they can once again focus on their own premises. Aroy Thai will be in good company on the ground floor of the three-storey building – Yamagen, the Japanese restaurant is opening there as well, along with a coffee shop/ dessert café specialising in patisserie run by the owners of Maharaja Indian Restaurant on Papanui Road. “We are excited to be in that kind of hospitality company and there is a very bright future ahead for us here with Victoria Street such a go-ahead hot spot right now.” For me Aroy Thai was the restaurant of choice before going to a Christchurch Symphony Orchestra concert in the Town Hall just down the road. The service was relaxed, friendly and attentive, but it was Jamnong’s exceptional authentic Thai food that made this place so popular and so busy.

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Thai Food Characteristics Reviews of Aroy Thai still to be found on the Menu Mania website are typical eg. “I’ve eaten here well over 20 times. Easily my favourite Thai in Christchurch with the most authentic food”, or “We have eaten a lot of Thai, but this one has to be the best”, or “Jamnong’s art in cooking is wonderful.” If you want to know how good a Thai restaurant is don’t look at the menu, the decor or even the prices. Look at the number of people inside. That is your quality indicator and that was Aroy Thai. Soon Jamnong will be back in the kitchen juggling woks and producing her incomparable Pad Thai and Massamam curry, her Tom Yum Gung soup and whole fish in sweet chilli ginger sauce, her green curry with chicken and spicy red curry with roast duck. “The cooking needs to be perfect”, says Jamnong. “Consistency is most important as is putting love into every dish.” The 48 dishes we have known and loved for years will still be on the menu, along with a few new ones and there will also be blackboard specials. “We create fresh tasting flavours with a wide variety of herbs and spices – galangal, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, Thai lemon basil and fresh chillies. The food does not have to be hot – but it does need to have the right balance of primary flavours - spicy, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter”.

• The ideal Thai meal is a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and the sour and is meant to be equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate • The secret to all Thai food lies in the subtle differences in the proportions of ingredients used which can add layers of flavour and aroma • Balance, detail and variety are of paramount significance to Thai chefs • Eaten with a fork and a spoon – meats are served in bite sized slices or chunks obviating the need for a knife. Jamnong and Damian also intend to add desserts to the menu – something new for Aroy Thai. They will offer both Eastern and European style desserts which will make a fitting conclusion to a memorable meal at Aroy Thai. I for one can’t wait for the restaurant’s doors to open again. I know I won’t be the only one. Remember too that Aroy Thai also offer takeouts and delivery. Aroy Thai Restaurant 61 Victoria Street T (03) 365 2400 www.aroythai.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Hospitality | The Store

The perfect outing Originally a tearooms and garage, The Store was transformed 20 years ago and is now an iconic staple on the Kaikoura coast.

Situated halfway between Blenheim and Kaikoura, The Store at Kekerengu is a the perfect combination of a restaurant, café and gift store, with a beautiful coastal setting and plenty of room to roam the beach collecting stones or forming driftwood sculptures. It also transforms into a function centre for those who want to make The Store a unique venue for a special day, reunion or celebration. With views overlooking the Pacific on one side and the snowy peak of Mount Tapuaenuku on the other, the local beauty mesmerises every time at this distinguished destination. The Store was first established in 1994 by Sue and Richard Macfarlene. On April 1 this year Richard’s son, Sank and his partner Melissa Steward, purchased the business and moved down from Auckland to begin this exciting endeavour. Originally bankers, Sank and Melissa are enjoying a steep learning curve as they learn the hospitality industry. Together, they’re experiencing a whole new phase as they take hold of the reigns. Although they’re

keen to make a few changes, they are also determined to retain the rustic charm of the beautiful building with its high ceilings and central hearth. Stop in to grab a cup of coffee and a slice of the homemade carrot cake, or take advantage of a full a la carte meal. One thing sure to stay on the menu is the famous seafood chowder, paired beautifully with a chilled glass of chardonnay on a warm afternoon on the deck.

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After a leisurely lunch, take time to explore the beach and the rugged East Coast. Or if you’re looking for something more challenging, take on the hiking tracks at Saw Cut Gorge, the nearby Kekerengu River or catch one of several famous surf breaks in the area. The Store State Hwy 1 Kekerengu Marlborough T (03) 575 8600 E info@thestore.kiwi www.thestore.kiwi

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Hospitality | Jackson Estate

Old world wine made with new world technology “Wine is one of the most civilised things in the world and one of the most natural things in the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection. It offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing.” When Ernest Hemingway wrote these words he might have had the wines of the Jackson Estate in Marlborough in mind, had he had the good fortune to know about them and the opportunity to taste them himself. Jackson Estate is a 100 percent New Zealand owned wine company specialising in producing small batch vineyard-focussed, handcrafted wines. The vineyard has a very special history and tradition. Back in 1842 the Jackson family came to New Zealand on the Martha Ridgeway from Runnymede in England. In 1855 Adam Jackson bought his Marlborough land where, five generations later in 1987, John and Jo Stichbury planted some of the first vines in what was to become the heart of the Marlborough wine growing region on Jackson’s Road or The Golden Mile. The first vintage was released in 1991 under the Jackson Estate label with its distinctive gum tree logo. The tree was planted at the farm Homestead in 1867 by John’s grandmother Alice. It now stands at over 45 metres tall and is a symbol for the family’s enduring link with the land.

Jackson Estate wines quickly shot to international fame by taking the coveted Sauvignion Blanc Trophy at the London International Wine Competition in 1993. The introduction of Wellington businessman John Benton in 2013 as the majority shareholder in Jackson Estate has ensured the iconic estate will remain securely in New Zealand ownership. With a view to the future and a re-energising of the company through building on past successes, the years ahead look very exciting with a number of new ventures planned. Jackson Estate wines have their own individual style and are not stereotypical Marlborough wines. Each variety is a snapshot of its own growing season and as such is subtly different each year. The goal of the viticulture and winemaking teams is to embrace the best of old world winemaking practises with new world technology.

Jackson Estate innovations • Purpose built vineyard sprayer • One of four companies that pioneered the screw cap • One of the first companies to use helicopters for frost protection • Manufactured strobe lights in the vineyard to guide and assist helicopters with frost protection • Developed frost alarms by modifying car burglar alarms • Manufactured bird scarers when none were available on the market – still in use today • Built the first self-adhesive labeller in 1992 – today in the Marlborough Wine Museum.

The acclaim Jackson Estate wines receive is based on the merit of its soils, its mature cool-climate vineyards and its unique winemaking style. Only top quality fruit is harvested from the vineyards to make pure wines with elegance, finesse and longevity. Jackson Estate believes in a few very simple principles – proven winemaking techniques, a respect for vineyard sites and unerring pursuit of varietal integrity. Today 90 percent of Jackson Estate’s production of around 40,000 cases per annum is distributed worldwide with market partners in Asia/Pacific, the Americas, United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East. The wines are sold in New Zealand through Glengarry Hancocks Ltd. Jackson Estate 107 Jackson Road Renwick Blenheim T (03) 572 9500 E info@jacksonestate.co.nz www.jacksonestate.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Transport & Motoring | Summit Fleet Servicing

The height of good service The number of tradesmen in Christchurch has dramatically increased since the earthquake, flocking to the city to assist with the rebuild. And with that comes an increase in commercial fleet vehicles on the road. Summit Fleet Servicing are the specialists in commercial fleet vehicles repairs and maintenance, and understand time off the road costs you money. Owner of the central city business, Alistair Waldin opened the workshop in 2002, operating the company on his own with a special focus on 4WD servicing however, this has changed with a large portion of its work now including commercial fleets.

Summit Fleet’s services include:

The business still does a substantial amount of work on 4WD vehicles, but Alistair has expanded and grown the business significantly.

• Tyres

• WOF inspection • Brake and clutch repairs • Batteries • Suspension inspection and repairs • Wheel alignments • Cooling systems • Diagnostics and electrical repairs

The team at Summit now includes four full time, highly skilled and experienced technicians who are able to provide complete servicing, WOFs and repairs to all vehicles.

• Exhaust repairs • Pre-purchase inspections • Transmissions • Tyres

“The change was part of the evolution of the business. I saw that there was an opportunity there to work with commercial vehicles after the earthquakes; one guy with 30 vehicles just makes more sense than 30 individuals with one vehicle each.”

Summit Fleet Servicing Commercial vehicles are on the road all day, every day, so to keep them in top working order, Alistair recommends investing in regular, comprehensive servicing.

• Engine tuning • Organising paint and panel work.

“Regular servicing is the most important thing you can do to keep a vehicle in good condition.”

Summit Fleet Servicing has three courtesy vehicles available for its customers’ convenience.

He says it is best to check problems while they are still small, before they become big problems, costing the company financially with repair bills and down time.

“For these guys their vans are an integral part of their business so we need to make it easy for them! They can turn up in the morning, swap their gear over and be into the day”. “We get the work done on their vans quickly for minimal down time; we understand having a van off the road for these guys costs them money.

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“Doing the job properly the first time is also really important to them - they don’t appreciate having to come back twice. So we do the job right the first time every time.” Summit Fleet Servicing offer special rates to its fleet customers, including reduced rates for labour, WOF’s and servicing. “We value our commercial fleet customers and recognise that are bringing a number of vehicles to us so our special rates are just one way of acknowledging their business.”

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Four wheel drive serving was the business’ core work when it first opened more than 10 years ago and while its focus has expanded in recent years, the company remains specialists in 4WDs and can carry out any work from WOF inspections to major repairs. The average 4WD is expected to do a lot and can be given a thrashing. A good regular service means you can be sure your 4WD will perform at its best without worrying about break downs.

The business has a number of great commercial customers who have large fleets, some of which include:

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• Buildtech • The Roofing Company • Commec • Ron Edwards Builders • Duncan Taylor Builders • Christchurch Electrical • Contract Construction • Inline Plumbing • Clyne and Bennie Plumbing • Precision Automatics • Kendons Scott Macdonald • The Power Steering Shop • Bellamy & East.

With ski season well and truly upon us it is important to get your vehicle checked out before going up to the mountain. Summit Fleet Servicing is an MTA authorised workshop and is able to service and repair all makes and models to manufacturers specifications. Its dedicated technicians and service staff work in a safety conscious, professionally equipped and managed environment. “Our priority is your satisfaction and safety.”

Summit Fleet Servicing 89 Montreal Street Alistair says he is keen to grow the business. Christchurch “We’re looking to expand the commercial T (03) 982 1763 fleet servicing side of the business. I think there is a need out there for good quality fleet E enquiries@summitfleetservices.co.nz www.summitfs.co.nz servicing particularly with the increase in the number of vehicles on the road.” — Advertising Featur

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Specialising in Power & Manual Steering repairs on all makes and models.

Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Phone: 03 381 2332 Fax: 03 351 3350 Email: powersteering@xtra.co.nz www.powersteeringshop.co.nz

PROUD TO SUPPORT SUMMIT 4WD AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR 12 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN CANTERBURY. 58 Falsgrave Street, Christchurch [p] 03 365 4371 • [e] sales@springs.co.nz

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Transport & Motoring | Good Time Tours

Let the good times roll Losing a close family member is a traumatic experience, but taking on a new business at the same time is a task most people would struggle with.

Suzy Nottingham

“Plus we’re updating the buses by selling some off and doing some up, basically the idea is to eventually get rid of most of our vehicles and get a brand new fleet.”

The South Island features some of the most beautiful sights in the world, from the snow capped mountains in Queenstown to the jet blue lakes in the Mackenzie Basin.

Suzy has big plans for the future of Good Time Tours - she wants to expand the company and make it bigger and better than it ever was. And after less than a year in the new role she is already making headway with her ambitions.

If you have a travel destination in mind just let Good Time Tours know and they can create a personalised tour itinerary to suit your needs. Wherever you want to go in the South Island, Good Time Tours can get you there safely and comfortably.

Business has already increased and they are seeing a number of repeat customers who only have good things to say about the company.

Day trips are based in and around the Canterbury region that has so much to offer for an exciting day out with friends, family or work colleagues. Pick from the many exciting day trip options including the winery tour, shopping tour, golf day and adventure activities.

“Our success is down to our repeat customers; people keep coming back so that’s really positive.”

But Suzy Nottingham from Good Time Tours successfully managed to pull it off.

Some of the services include:

Her father Steven Wayne Nottingham was killed in a motorcycle accident in November last year and she was left with his business of 25 years which she decided to take over.

• Golf trips

She had previous work experience in the transport industry, but running a business was a new ball game.

• Conferences and work functions

She says the first three months were extremely difficult but the staff helped her get onto her feet. “All of the drivers who worked for Dad for years and years stayed on and they have been a massive help, I can’t thank them enough.” Now firmly in charge of Good Time Tours Suzy has made a few changes around the place. “We’ve got a new invoicing and quote system. Dad’s system was a bit archaic so we’ve updated it and now we can send out fancy quotes and invoices. We have new uniforms on order for our staff at the moment too; the guys are going to look really sharp and professional.

• South Island tours • Wedding guest transfers

• Daily shuttle services • Airport transfers • School groups • Wine trials.

The Waipara Select Wine Tour features a day excursion to the fruitful Waipara region. You will visit three renowned wineries in the comfort of a luxury shuttle coach while enjoying tastings and the advantage of the Good Time Tour winery discounts. Good Time Tours has a team who are dedicated to providing transport to schools and education providers. They can guarantee you a safe, efficient transport for all of your school excursions. If you need to charter a bus for a small or large group Good Time Tours have got your needs covered. They can help you with all

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Services Good Time Tours offer a range of transport solution from South Island tours, social event and wedding transfers, day trips and school field trips. “Our most popular service is school transport, with our biggest client being Cashmere High School, but we also do a lot of transport for rugby clubs, social groups, mid-winter Christmas parties and wedding transfers”.

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HOUSE LIFTERS Specialists in lifting

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House Lifters Ltd is a team of specialist professionals with a diverse range of skills, brought together to tackle the enormous job of lifting and re-levelling the thousands of Canterbury homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

• Our engineer’s will prepare a full scope of work and report on the work needed to get your property compliant with the new regulations.

Our team includes registered engineers, qualified and licensed builders, designers, and construction industry professionals. Our team members have worked around the world which brings a range of expertise and skill. House Lifters is fully equipped with the latest synchronised hydraulic lifting/levelling equipment and can tackle even the most difficult house lifting and levelling jobs – including hill sites. All our equipment is certified by our engineer and safety is paramount on every job we undertake. We are members of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, which guarantees you are working with people you can trust and that our workmanship has the backing of the association. We are registered with the Licensed Building Practitioners, so our team members are up to date with all the latest building knowledge and techniques.

Re-levelling • House Lifters specialises in re-levelling homes and building and has the equipment necessary to undertake various operations on all styles of homes and businesses and on all types of sections. • We work on all types of foundations – if it needs to be lifted and re-levelled we can do it. • We have the expertise to work on hill sites, to level all types of houses and structures. • We will use the most effective way to re-level the home or business, whether it’s underpinning, jack and pack, sliding and rolling homes or grout injection. • Our team are all Site Safe certified. We implement the highest levels of health and safety requirements, and we work limitlessly to ensure the safety of everyone on site. We work with experienced and trusted contractors to ensure your home or small business is repaired and re-levelled to the highest standard and every aspect of the job is fully compliant.

• A full quote will be prepared and we liaise with all parties, such as councils, EQC and insurance companies. • We have developed our own effective method of lifting pole houses. • We use the latest equipment in the market, including synchronised hydraulic mechanical lifting. • All our equipment is certified by our engineer and safety is paramount on every job we undertake.

Commercial House Lifters services includes lifting and levelling commercial premises, apartment complexes, multi-unit residences such as town houses, multi-unit business premises

Project Management – Design & Engineering – Consulting House Lifters is managing the full repairs for our clients from the ground up. We have our own engineers and design team to prepare customised solutions for levelling. We can also scope your property and advise cost effective repair solutions then submit for building consent and carry out the full repair.

Global Consent House Lifters Ltd has Global Consent for house lifting and re-levelling. Our Global Consent is not site specific, removing undue regulatory barriers with the Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury (E-Can). Global Consent means all our operations are streamlined and the need for individual consents has been reduced.

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