Canterbury Today Magazine Issue 137 by Academy Group

Issue 137 | January 2016

MAKING IT HIS WAY WHAT ALASDAIR CASSELS IS BREWING UP NEXT

CRAZY CONCEPTS THAT WORKED

Unlikely business ideas that took off

BALANCING ACTS Is working from home really better?

FIVE YEARS ON

8 ways

to handle the slow season

WHY WORRY? Because it can be a great motivator

John Key talks about progress made and what lies ahead

Issue 137 January 2016

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6 | Five years on John Key on the progress made and where the rebuild’s headed

10 | Six crazy concepts that worked Unlikely business ideas that took off

20 | Aviation Kiwi Regional Airlines strives to provide air travel the way we always imagined it should be, and the South Canterbury Aero Club’s ideal environment for anyone interested in learning to fly

6 | Exit planning Kevin Vincent explains what you need to know before bowing out

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6 | The Importance of learning and development Robbie McIlraith says if you care about your staff, they’ll care about the company

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7 | Eight ways to handle the holiday slowdown Martz Witty outlines how to stay on track d uring the slow season

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7 | Getting it together An organisation will not excel, says Glenn Hanson, if different parts are pulling in different directions

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13 | Lifestyles Everything from gadgets and gizmos to hat stands and baubles

22 | Goods & Services Window Treatments’ stunning range of new awnings and blinds to make the most of any outdoor living space 24 | Focus Tekapo Springs, South Island Organ Company, Solar Bright, ENI Engineering, Frobisher Interiors, Ferrymead Heritage Park, Brokenshire Engineering and Borrmeister Architects

25 | Finance Hamilton Hindin Greene and the business of creating bespoke investment portfolios 35 | Property & Construction Hurley Excavation and Cartage, Sugrue Construction, Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, Takahe Construction and Shearmac Aluminium

14 | Making it his way What Alasdair Cassels is brewing up next

45 | Transport & Motoring Southbrook Autos, Peter Fletcher Transport, and Cockram Motors – the undisputed Nissan and Kia experts 51 | Initiatives The Pest Management Association of New Zealand’s role as protectors of food, health and property

52 | Business Development Step inside High Country Salmon’s award winning floating café and retail store, and Service Foods proves how keeping it fresh is a recipe for success

16 | Why worry? How little frowns turn a paradigm upside down

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12 | Balancing acts The pros and cons of working from home

8 | Simple ways to say thanks Suzanne Carter outlines why you should take every opportunity to engage with your website’s visitors

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Five years on

Exit planning

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

Kevin Vincent is managing director of Vincent Consulting Limited. www.vincentconsulting.co.nz

New Zealand is in good shape and Canterbury has a lot to look forward to in what will be another busy year ahead.

When it comes to exit planning, the goal in most cases is to maximise the financial returns to the business owner however, in cases of family succession this may be secondary.

In 2015, we saw all elements of the rebuild gather momentum across the region – so much so that residential earthquake repairs are now almost complete. Though the rebuild has had its challenges, what has been achieved has been remarkable. Each and every time I return to Christchurch, I’m heartened by the progress I see across the city and the region. This is a tribute to the people and communities of Canterbury. Over the course of the past year, I’ve been privileged to open the new Christchurch tram extension, attended the opening ceremony and first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup, opened Breakfree Hotel, unveiled a plaque at the newly opened Rydges Hotel and turned the sod on the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial. The $300 million Justice and Emergency Services Precinct is on track to be completed later this year and construction of the $800 million East and North Frame Residential Precinct will begin soon. Progress on a number of other projects will also continue at pace this year. The Retail Precinct, the Innovation Precinct and the rest of the Avon River Precinct, are now well underway and design work has also started on the Metro Sports Facility. Next month we will mark the fifth anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake. This provides us the opportunity to reflect how far we’ve come in rebuilding the city. Since the first earthquake in 2010, we’ve stood by the people of Canterbury and we continue to back the recovery and rebuild – with the Government’s investment now reaching $16.5 billion. There is, of course, still much to be done. The Government has played a huge role in the rebuild and we remain committed to supporting that, but the time has come to begin stepping back and allowing local leadership to take more control. The Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill, which will come into force in April this year, will ensure the regeneration of the region, with a clear focus on the future. The city and its people have made incredible progress over the past five years. I am proud of what has been achieved and am excited at what is to come next. While there are still challenges ahead, recent surveys have also shown that more people are feeling positive about their lives and the direction the city is heading in. It’s important for New Zealand that Christchurch – as our second largest city and gateway to the South Island – succeeds and thrives.

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Exit planning refers to the process of helping the business owner(s) leave or exit the business and ensures that a successful transition of ownership will transpire in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Two types of plans need to be prepared in order for a business owner to successfully leave or exit the business. Personal goals The personal goals of the business owner(s) must be taken into account and plans must be made to ensure that “life after transition” goes smoothly. Personal financial planning and tax planning will need to be considered to ensure the maximum net proceeds and transfer of wealth. Business goals The business value of the enterprise needs to be maximised prior to the transition. This will ensure the business owner(s) receive the maximum return on their investment. Plans must be put in place to transfer the management roles and responsibilities that were previously performed by the owner(s), commonly called management succession. If a management succession plan is considered at least 12 to 36 months prior to selling, then it is likely that internal structures will lower the risk of failure of a new business owner. This will ultimately increase the value of the business. Why prepare an exit plan No matter how much you enjoy working in your business, inevitably there will come a time when you will need to retire or sell your business. Most business owners are only concerned with selling their business to a third party. Therefore the primary driver for preparing an exit plan is to maximise the value of the business in this sales process. To ensure you get the best price for your business if you decide to sell, you need to start planning for such a sale well in advance. You also need to consider the issues that could cause you problems. Most business owners feel their business is worth more than is justified by the marketplace. Most business owners’ books and records may fail to reflect the true worth of the business. Most business owners have backdated compliance and financial statements. Most business owners have never reviewed their business from an “attractiveness to a buyer” perspective, so there are fundamental problems that will drag the value down.

The importance of learning and development Robbie McIlraith is the New Zealand general manager of Stellar Recruitment. robbie@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

In my last editorial I wrote about the key elements of building a high performance culture. Learning and development was a key discussion point and upon reflection, I’ve reaffirmed with myself the importance it plays with staff engagement. The reasons why an employee leaves an organisation, be it a poor relationship with their supervisor or manager, lack of career direction, inadequate challenge in their position and for higher pay - all have direct ties to learning and development. Why, you might say… well here is my view. It is all about making staff feel valued. They will feel valued if you care; care about their professional development and career path. Ultimately, the more someone excels professionally, the better lives they will lead. We all want to live better lives, right? And don’t under estimate the fulfilment you get as the leader in seeing your staff grow and develop. Fulfilment comes intrinsically in making a difference in someone else’s life and this can be done by engaging staff and a better understanding of their real career drivers, their strengths and weaknesses, where they want to take their career and so forth. By simply turning this into a conversation and subsequently a formal career development plan, you can then partner with your employee to improve their skills. This can be done via a range of methods: Internal and external training, coaching, mentoring, leadership development, on the job experience, empowerment and delegation, and various other means to enable a staff member to grow their skills. At Stellar, we have used all of the above during the years. What has proven most successful is ensuring a variety of learning styles are considered; using a mixture of situational learning, graphics and pictures, round table discussions, on the job experience/learning, Internet-based videos, reading material and tests, and leading by example, as well as specialist external training forums - as long as it’s specific to the needs of the employee. What do you get in return? I would say definitely improved engagement; your employee sees you adding value to them by learning new skills and taking on new challenges (both building confidence), and they will see an improved career path. Secondly, you have staff who then can be promoted from within, allowing them to increase their earning potential/ pay. There are endless examples of how effective this can be verses the unknown of hiring someone externally. But most importantly, they simply value that you care, creating an emotional attachment to you as their supervisor or manager.

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Eight ways to handle the holiday slowdown Martz Witty, head of the Martz Group, aligning chartered accountancy with the creativity of business development. www.martz.co.nz

It never fails to amaze me how entrepreneurs can cope with high volume sales and production periods, but some get a little freaked when business slows down, as can happen over the holidays. We’ve had a rash of people asking us what they should do over the holidays to keep themselves sane and on the right track. So here are a few of the suggestions. 1. Get ready for the tax year. Riveting huh? Well maybe not but it will save you a ton in accountancy fees and also have you ready at the front of the line to get those annuals done and dusted and the tax position planned for the ensuing year. Well prepared records means a reduction in time spent which spells savings to you. 2. Communicate with your clients and customers more in the slow period to remain top of mind for when business speeds up. Send holiday cards and dream up some holiday based special offers for customers. 3. Declutter at work. Take the time to do the filing, cull old records, throw out those records you can (usually over seven years old). 4. Take a break yourself. Have a long weekend or longer, enjoy a change of scenery, visit family or friends, do some industrial research on your competitors. Just chill a bit. 5. Study. Find something that interests you or will help your business and go do some study. Stimulate the brain, expand your horizons… check out other options. 6. Declutter at home. Getting rid of things that you will do as soon as “you get around to it” will clear your mind for bigger, better and more fun things. It’s amazing what a drag these simple chores can be when you leave them undone. 7. Shop! Maybe for yourself, but really we were thinking about things for the business. Take the time to research plant and equipment you need, source some training and courses. 8. Visit family and friends. When you’re busy you possibly don’t give these integral people enough time. Drop in and say hi, keep home fires burning, keep friendships and relationships alive. Most importantly keep yourself in a positive mental frame of mind. Negativity is like rust, so keep it well at bay. If cash is your biggest stress then consult your business advisor, knock up some current projections and approach your bank (with your accountant) with a view to a temporary loan facility. It’s best to be proactive in these things and not leave it to chance.

Getting it together

Glenn Hansen is a chartered accountant and registered mentor with NZICA. www.hansenconsulting.co.nz

An organisation cannot reach its potential if different parts are pulling in different directions. A few years ago I left a professional partnership for this very reason, and saw the same trait again in a national not-for-profit. Organisations, as a whole, need to understand where they are heading, what they're attempting to do and achieve short and long term.

Sector diversification matters too Cameron Watson is the Training and Development manager at Craigs Investment Partners. www.craigsip.com

Recent research shows that, as the global economy is becoming more intertwined, diversifying a share portfolio across different sectors may be more important than diversifying across countries.

Similarly everyone should be aware of what the organisation holds to be important in how it operates – that there is an overarching purpose and some rules to work by.

We talk a lot about the importance of diversifying a share portfolio across different geographies, and with good reason. An event, or series of events, can affect one country and not others. What gets less airtime, but just as important, is sector diversification.

But within an organisation there may be divisions, branches, teams – each with their own objectives and roles. It is easy for these small groups (and that can be an individual), to be focused on their role or process with no thought to how that role contributes towards goals of the business.

A working paper by Morningstar Investment Management published late last year found that the sector a company operates in plays a much bigger role in determining its growth than where it happens to be listed. In essence, sector is more important than location.

Consequently actions may be taken by one team which help achieve their own objectives, but that are detrimental to other teams and therefore to the organisation as a whole.

This suggests investors need to look beyond geographic diversification when constructing share portfolios and ensure they also have a prudent spread across different industries.

A challenge for management is to ensure each subset of the organisation is aware not only of its own objectives, but is also aware of and encouraged to support the objectives of other teams it influences.

The traditional reason to invest across a range of markets is to gain access to different drivers of growth and to spread risk. Morningstar believes the benefit of geographic diversification is being diluted because major companies, which are the ones most investors hold in their portfolios, are becoming increasingly global.

By retaining a comprehension and consideration of the bigger picture, internal elements of the organisation end up working cohesively to help the business perform its function more efficiently. This is achieved through repeated communication. Cohesiveness and efficiency is promoted through communication of mutually consistent objectives and can be aided by properly targeted incentives. One area that can cause strife and inefficiency is poor role setting. A company must be clear on the actions and processes that are critical to producing its desired output – and that output includes customer experience. These actions and processes must be assigned to specific teams and individuals, who need to be held accountable for their implementation. Determine what can be easily measured that provides confirmation that these critical processes are being performed satisfactorily. Measure, record, review and provide feedback. Then work through all other necessary actions in the organisation and assign those tasks also. Each person has a role, and they are encouraged to perform that role efficiently; in a way consistent with company rules of behaviour and objectives/targets that contribute to company goals. I guess this is what’s really meant by getting “all your ducks in a row” – have everyone working in the same direction.

Morningstar studied 46 countries and instead of looking at total returns to assess the influence of sector versus country as previous studies have done, they went one step further and looked at how these factors impacted earnings and dividend growth. They took the view that what ultimately determines the value of a company and its performance is the earnings and dividend growth it generates. They found that industry has much more influence over a company’s growth than its location. This is more pronounced in developed markets where geographic diversification offers less benefit than in emerging markets. According to their research, regional diversification has no discernable influence over the different earnings and dividend growth rates of companies across developed markets, but industry explains more than 50 percent of this variability in growth. Without delving too far into Morningstar’s rather complex regression analysis, their research has a clear message for investors; sector diversification matters.

Cameron Watson is the Training and Development Manager at Craigs Investment Partners. His disclosure statement is available free of charge and on request. This is general information only. For personalised advice visit craigsip.com to contact an Investment Adviser.

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What we can learn about Simple ways to say thanks workplace design

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At a Human Factors and Ergonomics conference in Melbourne earlier this year, I attended a talk about developing the new learning environment and the importance ergonomics plays in this process.

Just checking – but you are thanking people, aren’t you?

The attention to getting the learning space design right for school children really interests me. After all, it makes sense that school is a place where we help our children discover how they learn and work best, and where we aim to set them up for life.

Most websites have a standard message saying something similar to ‘Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible’ and that’s it.

Here in New Zealand, the Ministry of Education has this approach clearly on its radar and has made the comment that its “extensive research proved that students learnt best when they are: Actively involved in decision making; initiating learning; collaborating together; and making connections within and across learning spaces.”

Ideas for your ‘thank you’ page

You should be taking every opportunity to engage with your website visitors, but one opportunity that is very commonly overlooked is the ‘thank you’ message when someone has made a purchase, completed a form, or subscribed to your newsletter.

Wouldn’t most of us like to be doing this in the workplace too? There seems to me a correlation between classroom and workspace design. Traditionally schools and office blocks have both comprised of box shaped rooms leading off a main central corridor. In more recent times, in an effort to nurture a more collaborative environment, many offices have evolved into the ‘open plan workspace’ however, with lack of privacy and multiple distractions often being cited as problematic, this style of working is not for everyone and this is where the business world could perhaps learn something. Schools are now leaning towards multi-option spaces, designed to allow for large or small group work, with places for teachers to work individually with children. Encouragingly, I am starting to see this approach in new office designs now; some open plan, some small individual office space when people need somewhere quiet to focus, for oneon-one interviews or phone calls, larger spaces for meetings, and just like schools, the even bigger space for audio visual presentations or training or social events. It might seem obvious, but again, research by the Ministry of Education has shown that while good spaces enable, they do not guarantee good educational outcomes. But poor spaces will definitely impact on educational outcomes. In the same way, workspace design can definitely affect productivity, as well as the health of the people working there, with an impact on the bottom line of the business. Take a look around your premises – is there room for improvement, and if so, where might you start? When it comes to workspace improvement, a little change can make a big difference. And if nothing else, like a student starting an essay, just think about it and hopefully, the rest will come.

While this is a nice, polite (if not dull) message, it has effectively ended the engagement with your website visitor. There is so much more you could do to continue the interaction. Set expectations Clearly set expectations as to what is the next step and give exact timeframes as to when you will be in touch, rather than just saying ‘as soon as possible’. Make sure though that if you are saying you will be in touch within 24 hours, or the product that has been purchased will be shipped in 48 hours, that you keep to these timeframes. There is nothing worse than having an expectation set only to be disappointed when the timeframes have not been met. Add contact details Yes, your contact information is on your contact page (or it should be), but make it easy on the user by adding them again in case they have an immediate enquiry. Calls to action This is where you encourage further action so if someone has sent you an enquiry you could use the thank you page to ask them to subscribe to your newsletter or visit your Facebook page. You might want to ask them to leave feedback on their experience, so create a feedback form and link to it on the thank you page. Social media If you are active on social media then include the relevant icon links. Having your website visitors following and interacting with you on other channels, aside from your website, is great for brand awareness and promotion. Building trust Why not add a testimonial to this page? It reinforces your trust and credibility. Alternatively direct them to your testimonials page if you have one so they can continue to interact with your website. Including links to your blog posts, videos or whitepapers, you may have written will further enhance your brand credibility. Design You can be creative with the design of this page. It can look totally different to your other pages, but not so different of course that there is a brand disconnect when landing on this page.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 SPARKS Sparks returns in February to North Hagley Park with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in an evening of music. The Orchestra will perform classics including Moon River and the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet. The family friendly night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display For more information, visit: www.summertimes.co.nz

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 EXPORTNZ BREAKFAST - FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTOR FOCUS The ExportNZ Canterbury Breakfast features presentations from internationally successful New Zealand exporters providing a platform for learning, inspiration and networking. Primary Collaboration New Zealand general manager Kevin Parish and Whittaker’s international markets manager, Sarah Sherriff will speak about exporting successes. To register, go to: www.cecc.org.nz

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crazy concepts that worked

By Terri Cluckie

In January 2013, UK enterprise website realbusiness.co.uk wrote an article about crazy business ideas that actually worked. Rated number one on their list was the notorious dating website Ashley Madison – you know, the site that was recently hacked and had its members’ details wiped across the internet? Well, what was once considered a “crazy idea” is now known worldwide… perhaps not for the best reasons, but the concept still took off. So maybe don’t bin that wild business concept you’ve been sitting on just yet. Here are a few other examples that prove how successful ‘crazy’ can be sometimes.

1. Rent-a-Chook

www.rentachook.com.au Ever wanted a pet chicken but couldn’t quite commit? Just rent one then. You can rent one from Rent-a-Chook and if you decide you like it, you can keep it! They sell hens, chicken feed, coops and anything else a hen might need to survive in your back garden, and have been doing so since 2001. The idea is to encourage people to have environmentally sustainable pets, so Renta-Chook started a try-before-you-buy type business model. The business even won a Green Award in 2009.

2. Pet Rock

www.petrock.com If a chicken is too much for you to handle, you could just buy a Pet Rock. This business venture goes all the way back to 1975 when founder, Gary Dahl, joked about owning a pet rock while having a drink with some friends in a bar. The joke soon turned into reality when he recruited two colleagues as investors and started selling smooth rocks all packaged up in their own cardboard carry case (with air holes) complete with a care manual. He reportedly made US$15 million.

3. Square watermelons

Less a stand-alone business, more a widespread craze; square watermelons are what happens when good old mother nature asks us to stack round fruits on top of one another without the whole thing coming crashing down. A Japanese farmer found a solution some 30 years ago to that problem and here we have the square watermelon. They are created by placing the fruit in a square box while still small and on the vine, as it grows it takes the form of the box and et voilà! Japan has been exporting the fruits all across the world, with one USA Today report stating that they were fetching up to US$860 each in Russia in 2013.

4. Bed bug Barriers

www.bedbugbarrier.com.au If the name doesn’t already tell you, this business’ sole purpose in life is to defend your precious bed against nasty bugs. They have a range of products that are designed to create a three-step process; kill, prevent, protect. Using eco-friendly bug-killing products you can get rid of pests and then use the DIY accessories that attach to the legs of your bed to stop the bugs getting in again (should they come back). It might sound crazy but it’s actually quite a neat idea if you need a pest control solution for your home or hotel.

5. Grumpy Cat

www.grumpycats.com Not your typical business venture, but the internet sensation that is Grumpy Cat has put online animal fames on the map. From one picture posted to Reddit.com of her frowning pose in 2012, the cat, Tardar Sauce, has become the face of all things crabby. She has a book, a website, an abundance of merchandise and even starred in her own movie, Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. A report by a British newspaper claimed the cat had earned over US$100m, but that was later denied by the owner.

6. YouTube

www.youtube.com YouTube has become the king of online video since it started in 2005. But not only has it made its original founders and, current owners, Google, very rich, it has also made its content creators pretty well off too. The site contains channels which people have created to showcase/ talk about whatever they feel like and many have collected a following large enough to create a full time job out of. One example would be user PewDiePie, or Felix Kjellberg; a Swedish guy known for his loud video game reviews and colourful use of language. According to Forbes, he reportedly earned US$7.4m last year alone and has over 38.9 million subscribers on his channel. That is a lot of cash and a lot of viewers.

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Hi-tech tools By Christelle Savry

The relationship between technology and business is of course, ubiquitous. Here at Irontech, we recently completed the design and development of a web-based production system for CNC machine control. The solution brings state of the art Software as a Service (SaaS) architecture to the heart of day to day manufacturing operations and showcases the technology’s multiple benefits. Our customer’s vision was to develop a modern system where production data would flow seamlessly between the various manufacturing entities, allowing the company’s workforce to focus on core high value tasks. As is often the case in this conservative sector, the ultimate goals were to improve productivity and quality while reducing wastage. In this case, the business owner also wanted to design a solution that would be generic enough to be licensed to other manufacturers. With this in mind, the team at Irontech identified that a custom SaaS solution was most appropriate to meet the various requirements and delivered a web-based portal hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud. The design also allows for intermittent offline scenarios with automatic data resynchronisation.

An integral part of the production process, the bespoke portal allows end customer project components to be assigned to individual CNC machines located on the various sites around the country. Various factors, such as delivery location and current machine load, are used to determine optimal workload distribution for the best productivity outcome. Using Restful Web API technology, the CNC machines connect to the web portal to retrieve and push production data in real time. This cutting edge software has successfully turned a labour intensive system into a fully automated, highly efficient process, contributing to a higher productivity and a reduced rate of human error. The portal allows other companies to register and manage their own production data completely independently. Secure communication with third party software applications is performed using a documented platform-independent web API. Companies can therefore design their own interface, tailored to their environments and equipment. A decentralised directory service can also be provided to allow for single log-in.

Like cloud computing, the line-of-business SaaS model reduces the total cost of ownership of software by way of economy of scale. It optimises the usage of the underlying resources – think hardware and services – to allow small companies to access high tech solutions at a fraction of the cost of a traditional equivalent ‘on-premises’ software. In essence, the SaaS adds value to the day to day operation of customers' factories and the licensing revenue helps recoup the development cost of the system. It even generates its own income stream, making such an investment highly attractive.

Christelle Savry is director and solutions architect at Iron Technology Solutions.

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News | Working life

Swimming against the tide One of the biggest problems with attempting to change an organisation’s culture is that culture is not something you can see, feel and touch. This doesn’t mean it’s not real. It’s very real – particularly in the way it influences our daily lives. Culture is all about behavioural norms; expectations placed upon us by the system within which we function. At the societal level we constantly behave according to such behavioural norms. When we meet people for the first time we shake their hands. But why do we do this? It’s because it’s ‘what we do’ – it’s expected of us.

keep themselves out of trouble. In others, they have learned to make sure they never make a mistake. In some they have learned that honesty can be career limiting and in others they have learned that it’s really a competition to be seen and noticed. After 50 years of research into the factors that influence organisational performance, there are very few today who would not rank organisational culture as critical to business success. Customers experience an organisation’s culture when they communicate or interface with that organisation. Staff experience it every day. Friends and partners of staff hear about it in the stories that people tell about their work.

Why do we shake hands and not bump feet or rub elbows? We have ‘learned’ to do it. As children we see our parents do it and over time it becomes a cultural norm’.

Organisational culture is the single biggest reason improvement initiatives fail. If an organisation’s culture has ‘taught’ people to simply ‘do their job’ or always unquestioningly obey the rules, there is simply no way that any improvement (or culture change) programme is going to work without addressing that existing culture.

Similarly, in organisations there are certain ‘ways of doing things’. In some organisations people have learned that they should simply

Take someone who works in a job that has minimal autonomy, and thus little opportunity to think, within a culture that does not

welcome honest upward feedback, and then ask people to ‘use their initiative’ or ‘be creative’ or ‘be accountable’ and you’re really wasting your time (and money). An organisation’s culture either works for it or against it, particularly in times of change and adaptation. Being able to clearly identify what aspects of the culture help and what aspects hinder is vital in being able to address culture change initiatives that actually work. Thirty years of research into organisational culture has led Human Synergistics to identify the cultural norms that help promote effective performance and those which inhibit it. The 12 norms are clustered into three groups. While there is much more behind each norm than those descriptions listed below, these are suitable ‘one liners’ for each: Norms that represent Aggressive/Defensive behaviours: • Find fault in others

Norms that represent Constructive behaviours: • Strive for excellence • Learn and grow • Support one another • Build relationships. Please those in positions of authority Norms that represent Passive/Defensive behaviours: • Simply follow the rules • Push decisions upwards • Avoid blame. Each organisation will have its own combination of these norms. The more the Constructive norms prevail, the more effective the organisation’s performance. The more the Passive/Defensive norms prevail, the more the organisation functions like a non-responsive bureaucracy, and the more Aggressive/Defensive norms prevail, the organisation operates as a bunch of individuals, with the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. By measuring culture, it can be ‘profiled’. Once profiled, it can be ‘seen’. Once seen, it moves beyond being an intangible concept to a tangible reality. Once ‘real’, it can be changed.

• Be ‘tough’ and powerful’ • Compete rather than cooperate • Never ever make a mistake.

Balancing acts | The pros and cons of working from home By Laura Baker

Working from home is a very attractive option for many people. It offers great flexibility and a work-life balance that we all dream of. And as more people seek a better balanced lifestyle, an increasing number of professionals are turning this dream into a reality. You may be chasing this goal yourself. Either by establishing your own start-up company from the comfort of your home, or your current employer might have offered you the opportunity to retire from the office cubicle and relocate to home.

ADVANTAGES Flexibility Working from home opens up a world of possibilities. Having the freedom to choose your own work hours is one of the most notable changes, but there are many other elements that you’ll have control over. For example, working from home gives you the freedom and flexibility over your work environment which encompasses the temperature, lightening, sound, such as the choice to play music or not, and your overall comfort and atmosphere. Whatever mood makes you the happiest and most productive you can create.

But before you pack up your desk and sing sayonara to your work colleagues, there are a few factors to take into consideration.

Focus Working from home cuts out all of the typical workplace distractions and disturbances; you’ll no longer encounter annoying interruptions, unimportant meetings or distractions from co-workers. So it is easy to focus in a calm quiet environment.

While, yes, there are many benefits of working from home, there are some pitfalls to be aware of. It is a good idea to weigh up both the negatives and the positives before you throw an office leaving party.

Substantial savings There are many hidden costs associated with working in a traditional office environment, from the cost of fuel used while driving back and forth to work, parking charges, the temptation to buy

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DISADVANTAGES Loneliness One of the main disadvantages of working from home that isn’t often anticipated is the isolation experienced working alone. People often miss the hive of social interaction at the workplace. For many people it is their primary environment to meet people and make friends. And as a consequence professionals working from home often feel disconnected, isolated and depressed. Forgotten By not physically showing your face in the office on a daily bases, you can find yourself

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Lifestyles

By Terri Cluckie

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This honeycomb hall runner would make a great addition to the home or office with its eye catching yet subtle design. Made from woven plastic it is durable, functional and comes in a range of colours including black, warm grey, mustard and turquoise. The runner featured here in turquoise measures 225cm by 70cm but is also available in 160cm by 70cm in black and warm grey. RRP: $369

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MAKING IT HIS WAY By Terri Cluckie

Alasdair Cassels is an icon in Christchurch, or he is around Woolston anyway. His distinct looks play a part in that status: tall frame, dark glasses, long white hair and moustache - it’s quite a striking presence, but a humble and friendly one nonetheless.

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Cassels & Sons’ new Moravek bottling machine has a maximum production rate of 7,000 bottles per hour and is capable of bottling over six million litres per year

The man himself is probably just as iconic as his business ventures during the past few years, specifically his boutique shopping arcade, The Tannery, and the Cassels & Sons Brewery which he co-owns with his son, Zak, and son-in-law Joe Shanks. The Cassels family has contributed a lot to the economy of the city, with various businesses sprawled throughout. Alasdair co-owns the CBD Bar on Madras St, as well as the brewery and shopping centre, and has recently been working on a project to clean up the Heathcote River. The river itself is something Alasdair seems to dote on. It’s partly why he bought the site that The Tannery sits on way back in 1994. “It told a story straight away of Christchurch in its early days, because Christchurch was really settled on the banks of the Heathcote,” Alasdair explains. Read anything about Alasdair in the paper or online and you’ll probably hear about the Heathcote and Christchurch’s early days. He can’t help but let his passion for the city show. It’s understandable though – he seems to have known nothing but success in Christchurch. I first met Alasdair on a drizzly spring morning. I had met him in the atrium of The Tannery to talk about the site and the shape of the city in general (who else to talk to about the city but a lover of it?), but our conversation drifted more towards another of his passions: craft beer.

for long. In fact, the craft beer industry in New Zealand as a whole is booming right now. According to the ANZ New Zealand Craft Beer Industry Insights 2015 report, craft beer sales have increased 42 percent in the last year alone. Beer exports to Asia have also doubled in the last two years, with the Asian market potential being 750 times the size of New Zealand, so it would seem now is the time to export. When we spoke, Cassels & Sons didn’t yet have the capacity to export, due to hand bottling each beer and predominantly using kegs for draft beer or bottles sold at local markets to sell their product. But things are very quickly about to change.

market, the flavour goes, the bubbles go. The more sophisticated the machine is, the better chance you’ve got of getting it to market so exporting and everything else becomes an option,” explains Alasdair. He has hopes of bottling other breweries’ beers too – another way of giving back to the community. When I met Alasdair in The Tannery he was sat with two other gentlemen, clearly well at home in the Victorian-arcade inspired centre surrounded by his friends. We eventually shifted into the corner of a coffee shop to chat. Something I didn’t realise at the time, but quickly caught on to, was just how popular Alasdair is. Even later when we were taking pictures in the atrium, people continuously made jokes with him, tried to have a chat and just generally looked his way.

The Brewery is situated at the entrance of The Tannery and houses their public bar, kitchen and hand-built wood fire kettle, which they used to brew their first batch of pilsner (it’s one Whether that’s because he literally owns the of only two in the world according to Alasdair). place or because people have so much respect for him, I’m not sure, but even just spending an If you take a stroll to the bottom end of The hour with him I can understand the pull he has. Tannery car park, you will come across a second building – one of Cassels & Sons’ The Tannery is buzzing with business and bigger breweries - it’s here that big changes visitors. It’s a really positive place to be. are about to be made. The centre didn’t really come to life until The brewery has just acquired a bottling plant after the earthquakes because, as Alasdair tells they imported from Czech Republic. It is the me, for one reason or another, before then he biggest bottling machine in the craft beer had struggled to get planning permission from industry in New Zealand and should be up and the city council to do anything with the site. running in February. It wasn’t until after the earthquakes that The Tannery began to transform into what it The potential this $1m machine carries for is today. Cassels & Sons is huge. The machine, a

He has been making his own beer at home for years and even taught his children how to do it, Moravek 21/24/4 Tribloc, has a maximum so of course he has set up his own brewery. production rate of 7,000 bottles per hour and is capable of bottling over six million litres per The Cassels & Sons Brewery was officially year, which more than out does the current established in 2009 and started out exactly hand-bottling methods of the brewery. where it sits now, in The Brewery bar of The Tannery. It got off to a shaky start with “Beer is easier to make and serve in a bar. the earthquakes following two years after it Once you start bottling it, it’s got to be really opened, but that didn’t knock their confidence technically made, otherwise on the way to

“It was an absolute tragedy and all of us were shocked,” says Alasdair. “But amongst all that was a sense of excitement. There really was a sense of being able to do something.” He explains that when the city centre was shut down in the aftermath a lot of boutique family-run businesses needed a new place to settle and The Tannery offered them the perfect spot. “It was safety in numbers, so dozens of them came here.”

“I wanted something that was peaceful and uplifting when you walked into it. I wanted to make people feel better about things and also give them a chance to escape from the city or from, at that stage, the beaten up city.

Although it took a few years to really get the centre and the businesses it housed off the ground, the $20m project now has 65

The news came late last year that Alasdair was planning on selling 45 percent of his shares for The Tannery in an aim to earn back some of the well-spent money he has dedicated to it. He is planning on channelling the money into other projects around Woolston, but he is keeping the details under lock and key for now. At this point in time it’s early days, but Alasdair is confident that his shares will sell pretty easily so he can start making tracks on his next plan. He has big hopes for the city overall, not just his little corner of it by the Heathcote river. “In the 50s and 60s, Christchurch was a big capital of the South Island. We had head offices, bigger government departments and big banks here. “New Zealand went through an economic reform in the 80s and what happened then was head offices and bigger government departments were taken away from Christchurch and went to Auckland and Wellington, so we shrunk and the need for a big city shrunk, and we were only left with a few parts of town that really were used properly. “Cities like to be compact, they like to be dense, so they work better when there’s lots of people and things to do and I think this new plan we’ve got will solve that problem,” explains Alasdair. Although the majority of Alasdair’s focus remains on the Woolston side of town, he does talk a fair bit about the city. It’s clear he has big hopes for it. He’s positive of the outcome and knows Christchurch is headed in the right direction. “The biggest thing we need in town is patience. It might not be for a while, but it will develop slowly and it will be a good place.”

The building itself had to be re-built but it meant that Alasdair was able to turn his dreams for the Woolston community into a reality.

“I wanted to create a fantasy and fairytale place which wasn’t as hard as it seems.”

happy tenants meaning all leases are under occupation. A few more expansions are even in the works, with Alice in Videoland building a two-screen cinema at the south end of the atrium, with the Metropolitan Lounge going above it (a conference centre/ art gallery).

At the end of our interview, Alasdair took me along to the Brewery Bar to proudly show off their wood fire kettle. He brought it up a few times during our conversation so he’s clearly proud of it. And it is impressive. It took him and his son-inlaw six months to build by hand. I guess that took his patience too, and it must have been worth the wait. I hear a Cassels & Sons pint is damn good. www.thetannery.co.nz www.casselsbrewery.co.nz

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News | Mind matters

Why worry?

Mental health days

By Laura Baker

The reality is that we work long and hard to do the job we’ve been assigned to do, so achieving that work/life balance concept can seem redundant.

History is full of poets, philosophers and sages espousing the benefits of a positive disposition. But it seems scientists disagree. Why? Because it pays to worry a little bit - quite literally. A study published in the Journal of Behavioural Decision Making in 2012 monitored 213 people’s behaviour in relation to a simulated gambling game. The study found participants in a sad or worrisome mood were more likely to make logical bets they knew had a higher likelihood of winning, even after a series of losses. Whereas positive, happy bettors were quicker and more likely to play what they knew was a riskier move. Their jovial outlook influenced them to make unpredictable decisions on gut feelings, despite the opportunity to play a logical bet. The study shows you are more likely to make winning decisions while you are in an anxious, worried state of mind. But these findings don’t just apply to gambling. The positive effect of this negative feeling translates into the business world. In moderation, worry can work wonders for your career. Sometimes a negative attitude is actually beneficial trait to have because it allows you to look at a situation in a more realistic light. Feeling worried means you are more likely to make a logical decision with a higher outcome of success compared with your cheerful counterpart in the same situation.

There is no danger of over promising and under delivering because you are thinking realistically. Worry helps to rein in out of this world ideas, it also assists with assessing the risks and obstacles in front of you. Worry can be the side effect of a strong desire to achieve perfection. And in the pursuit of perfection worry can prompt you to double check and even triple check your work. Without worry there is a risk you can become complacent, a little too relaxed and more likely to make a mistake. Under a moderate amount of worry you are capable of learning and remembering new information more effectively. This is because the primary stress hormone, cortisol, improves learning and memory at moderate concentrations compared to low or high concentrations. Worry has also been linked to accelerate career promotions and overall success. An international study in Perspectives on Psychological Science in 2007 monitored 118,519 people’s careers. The study found those who are less happy attain higher salaries and more education, while people who are very happy tend to form more rewarding relationships. People who are more susceptible to worry consequently exhibit the following personality traits: PROS • More attentive to detail • More motivated to work • More polite and attentive to others • Vigilant for risks and threats. CONS • Overcautious • Less creative • At risk of becoming too stressed • More closed minded. In comparison, worry-free people exhibit these contrasting behaviours: PROS • More creative • Form better relationships • Healthier • Willing to explore. CONS • Prone to overlooking threats and dangers • Open to unwise risks • More gullible • Lacking appropriate embarrassment or guilt.

Sometimes, we simply just need a day off to sort ourselves out mentally in order to prevent burnout, remain productive and increase our work performance when we return to the job. We often associate days off work with a physical illness, but mental wellbeing is generally overlooked. Keeping up with everything in life and work can become too much and our brains turn into mush. While a little worry and concern can focus the mind, being overly stressed and unhappy isn’t good for your health and it isn’t good for those around you either. Sometimes we (especially workaholics) find it difficult to give ourselves time off work because: We worry about how it might affect other people in the workplace

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Just remember to plan ahead by informing your boss and colleagues of your leave in advance, so they can work around it. This way you won’t need to worry about how your absence may affect others.

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• We think we won’t be able to keep up with the workload when we return • We worry we’re missing out • We feel guilty or pressured • We need the money • Or we think we don’t need the time off. But if you’re physically and emotionally exhausted, suffering from sleepless nights, feeling constantly stressed, snappy at work and home, or generally not caring about your work, you’re on the road to having a meltdown, and potentially committing career suicide. What’s worse: working too hard instead of working smart, to the best of your ability yet making mistakes - or taking a day off so you can get back to work re-energised and complete tasks to a high standard? While one day off won’t cast away deep underlying stresses and strains, it does allow you to step away from the scene of the crime and grab some much needed headspace. If you don’t want to eat into your holiday pay, ask your boss to take an unpaid half day or full

day off. And remember, you don’t have to tell your co-workers that you’re taking a mental health day, just that you won’t be available.

Whether you intend to be busy carrying out chores around the house, exercising, enjoying some retail therapy, or you intend to do the complete opposite and catch up on sleep for the whole day, a mental health day is whatever it means to you to be completely free. Just remember to plan ahead by informing your boss and colleagues of your leave in advance, so they can work around it. This way you won’t need to worry about how your absence may affect others. And make sure when you take your mental health day, work stays at work – don’t bring it home with you. Turn your mobile phone off, don’t check work related emails and certainly don’t take home any paperwork. Emergency’s only please. At the end of the day your health is important. Provide some relief by paying attention to yourself and live a healthier life.

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YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Health and safety is paramount for operators involved in the use of elevated work platforms.

qualification, which provides employers with peace of mind that their staff have been thoroughly trained – they will not pass unless they are competent.”

So when it comes time to validating your competency you want to choose the best training course available.

IPAF training was founded in the UK and today has 600 training outlets worldwide which are responsible for qualifying over 100,000 people per year. IPAF recognised the Accessman Group had the platform required to release the qualification to the New Zealand market, in partnership with Total Access in the North Island.

Accessman is New Zealand’s leading specialised hire company, providing scissor lifts, cherry pickers, knucklebooms and mobile scaffolding. It’s now leading the field as an accredited IPAF training provider to complement the existing Silvercard, NZQA training it currently offers. The company launched the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) accredited training programme throughout the South Island in November as one of two companies nationwide to do so. The internationally recognised course was developed by leading industry professionals and is aimed at users of elevated work platforms generally in the construction industry and certifies operators in the machines of their choice. IPAF training conforms to the international standard ISO 18878 - Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Operator training and ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems. The Accessman Group general manager, Lena Harrington says health and safety is a priority not only within the company, but throughout the industry. So when Accessman saw the opportunity to provide the renowned IPAF training programme, it jumped at the chance. “I think the marketplace needed an alternative qualification. IPAF’s rigid testing structure ensures that only competent operators are awarded the

To become an accredited training centre, a senior IPAF auditor was brought out from the UK to put Accessman’s training staff through the intensive instructor’s course.

The course is comprised of both practical and theory based learning with assessments. The classes are kept small to maximise individual learning and the training centres are regularly audited to ensure they meet and adhere to the IPAF standards.

Training centres also receive regular updates to ensure that attendees are receiving the best training possible. Attendees of IPAF training receive a Powered Access Licence (PAL) card. The PAL card is valid for five years and is internationally recognised. It can also be instantly verified by anyone via an online database, which not only includes a photo of the card holder, but details of the card

The PAL card is valid for five years The PAL card is internationally recognised The card can be instantly verified via an online database Expert training by leading industry professionals in small class sizes On completion participants receive a PAL card, log book and an operator handbook.

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Lena says the PAL card is useful to the large number of contractors from overseas in the city thanks to its international recognition. “Contractors are coming and going all the time in Christchurch at the moment so it makes sense that they have a qualification that is transferable.” In addition, all reputable manufacturers of elevated work platforms worldwide are members of IPAF, an alignment that strengthens the service the not for profit federation provides.

“Obviously our staff had to have a significant amount of experience within the industry before they were eligible to become IPAF instructors, some of whom are also qualified to train both IPAF and Silvercard, NZQA. The training venues also had to meet some fairly stringent requirements,” Lena says.

Five reasons to attend an IPAF training programme:

expiration date and machines the card holder can operate. In addition they also receive a log book to record their machine use, and an operator handbook.

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NZ premiere of the Circotica performance of Le Noir was held at the Isaac Theatre. The evening performance was electrifying and held the audience spellbound.

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Edward Gibbon celebrated another great year with their clients at their head office in Sydenham. A huge turnout enjoyed the seafood that Murray had caught while everyone networked and reflected on a busy year.

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The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC) and the Canterbury Young Professionals (CYP) joined forces to bring a light hearted evening of debate arguing the hot topic ‘The rebuild of Christchurch is leaving our young professionals out of the loop’. The evening held at the Hagley Oval Pavilion was an opportunity for the Chamber and established business leaders to engage and interact with some of Christchurch’s young, talented professionals.

Hannah Reilly & Emma Clarke

(Cant Young Professionals)

Kloe Palmer (Perception PR), Reece Billington (President CYP), Amy Carter (Perception PR).

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

Email: lynne.p@academy.net.nz

Nikki Connors of Propellor Properties confirmed her commitment to the rebuild of Christchurch, by holding an afternoon of fine wines, food and music for clients and friends to mark the opening of her stunning new premises in Papanui Road.

Mary-Jane McQuillan & Trevor McGrath (Propellor Properties)

David Hoskin

(Steindle Williams Legal),

Anglea Stone

(Anglea Stone Consulting)

& Kathryn Mitchell (Signature Homes)

Craig Redfearne, Hayley Dryland (August & Co Design) & Darren Brown (Sugartree) Tony Steindle, Nikki Connors & Amber Hamilton (Amber Hamilton Design)

Craig Johnson

(Maritime Apartments),

Carl Holden & Craig Rogers (Craig Rogers Building)

Carol Brown & Rebecca Stewart Cherie Elsegood, Yvette Farrell & Nikki Connors Michael Stewart (Grant Thornton) Sly Morris (Touchstone).

7. 5

Terry Jameson & Clive Greenwood

Tony Anderson (AdTrucks ChCh) & Luciana Lovrich

Justine Smith (Blood Marys) & Kayte Johnston

Sips held their monthly meeting at the Bloody Mary’s Restaurant in the Rydges Hotel, with a good turn out of members.

(Vieceli Hospitality)

Blair Young (Bayleys) & Jo Silverthorn (Tasman Insulation)

Wendy & Chrystal Chenery

7. 8.

Mararet Gibson, Warwick Bell

(Business Immigration) & Dennis Wells (Dimenson Data)

Beth Christofferson

(Commerial Property) & Chrystal

Geoff Reeve (Revco Forex Traders), Kay Voice (Life Barrington), Christine Jones (New World Ilam), & Mark Boberg (Adventure Rentals).

Human resource and recruitment company, Decipher Group, welcomed some of Canterbury’s most respected and well-known business people to celebrate its new office opening on Level 4 of Deloitte House. The event was held in partnership with the company’s professional colleagues in “Chambers @ 151”. The evening was a chance for professionals from a diverse range of sectors to get to know each other, put faces to names and share a few laughs.

Roger Bridge, Lisa-Marie Richan, Erin Jamieson & Philip Carter

Harry McLernon, Alex Skinner, Sinead Horgan & Sam Carnahan

Debbie Hughes, Belinda Cuzens, Leanne Crozier, Sarcha Every & Ginny Fail

Sam Hetherington, Samantha Sellars, Monica Davis, Paul Mersi & Sarah O’Gorman

Sarah Smith & Michael Wilkes

Simon Beirne, Tim Howe & Steve Collins

Louise and Tom Brankin with Simon Clay & Karen Dennison

Bob Lineham, Aaron Thorn & Kerry Russell

Sean Every & Leanne Crozier

10.

Brett Gamble, Garry Diack & Steve Surridge

11.

Vince Shallcrass, Allan McNaughton, Andre Hofenk & Stephen Kinder

12.

Belinda Cuzens & Penny Shaw

13.

Glenn Stapleton, Karen Smith & Karl Smith

14.

Tony Sewell, Leigh Harris & Richie Smith

15.

Michael Wolfe, Ali Khan & Benjamin Badger

16.

Mike Jones & Allan McNaughton.

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been seen

Images taken and supplied by Lynne Puddy-Greenwood If you have an event that you’d like covered, email Lynne (Canterbury’s been seen representative) on: lynne.p@academy.net.nz

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

The Canterbury A&P Show was all about presenting new ideas, technologies and innovations for rural and urban buyers, and with close to 600 trade exhibitors, held an event to celebrate the winners of the best stand.

Geoff Bone (Event Director) & Mark Mulholland (A&P committee)

2. 3. 4.

Peter McEvery, Rae Finlay & Brain Hunt Phyllis & Mike Brown

(Heritage Bathroom)

Vicky Hobson & Lissa Birse

(Waterloo Business Park)

Nick Walls & Nicola Henderson

Celia Bosman & Lauren Carmichael

(Selwyn Food & Wine Trail)

Silverfern Foods (Overall winners)

“Hokitika the cool little town” stand.

The Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway, saw a huge turnout.

Steve Kirk & Gemma Passey

Tara & Devin Inch

Bell Kawashime & Bruce Lindsay

Vicki Van & Gary Boote

(Pawn Shop)

Sokol Krasniqi, Vicki & Brad Smith (Simply Heat)

Gavin Brown & Sumedh Gawai (Rinnai)

Charlotte Neale

(Palazzo Kitchen)

& Sylvia Anderson 8.

Caroline & Bob Almond (Challenge Fuel).

Aviation | Kiwi Regional Airlines

Air travel the way we always imagined it should be Kiwi Regional Airlines - it’s the way we always imagined air travel should be. With good old fashion onboard service, decent plunger coffee, a selection of teas and low fares, New Zealand’s newest airline has taken off. Kiwi Regional Airlines is the first commercial airline in more than a decade to be approved

for take off. It obtained its Air Operating Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority in October, which meant it could join the likes of Air New Zealand and Jetstar as a large aircraft commercial airline. “Obtaining our Air Operating Certificate is a huge achievement. It enables us to operate a regular passenger service within New Zealand using the Saab 340 airliner. The last time a New Zealand airline got issued the same type of certificate was Pacific Blue well over 10 years ago,” chief executive Ewan Wilson says. But the only independently owned and operated airline in the country isn’t going into competition with the large airlines. Ewan says it aims to carve out a niche for itself in the regional centres.

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“We deliberately avoid direct competition with Air New Zealand and Jetstar by developing regional to regional routes.” He says its goal is to develop its niche markets, stay disciplined, respond to customer demand and provide a safe, sustainable air service to regional New Zealand. The fledging airline services Hamilton, Nelson, Dunedin and Tauranga. Its route network flies direct from Hamilton to Nelson, Nelson to Dunedin and Tauranga to Nelson. It operated its first scheduled passenger service on October 27 and has received amazing support on the Dunedin direct to Nelson service and Nelson direct to Hamilton.

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In rarefied air By Cheryl Colley

Back in the 1980s I trained for and gained a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Although quite a number of years have passed since then, I have never forgotten the joy and exhilaration of being in the air watching the world go by below. There is an immense feeling of freedom to this recreational activity and every time you fly it is different in some way. Other people such as Richie McCaw know the wonder of aviation and it is there for the taking. Take a trial flight at the South Canterbury Aero Club and see if you don’t become addicted. The South Canterbury Aero Club offers a superb environment and location for people to learn to fly, whatever their reason for doing this may be. Perhaps they are looking for a career in aviation or wish only to fly for recreation; either way, the South Canterbury Aero Club can cater for all needs from new students, right through to commercial pilot training and beyond. The club operates from Timaru’s Richard Pearse airport, a spectacular setting within easy flying

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distance of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Mackenzie Basin, the West Coast and the quilted paddocks of the Canterbury plains. The club has a rich history in New Zealand’s aviation training and participation. Flight training first began in South Canterbury in 1930 at Washdyke and then moved to the Saltwater Creek in 1932. In November 1946 the South Canterbury Aero Club was incorporated and moved to its present site at the Timaru Airport in 1953. For more details of the history of aviation in South Canterbury have a look at the book Wings over South Canterbury, by D. E. Drake. Today the club is staffed by highly professional, qualified people who all spend many hours each year upskilling themselves through further training. Your safety is ensured every time you lift off with the experience and knowledge found in their cockpits. The club has three aircraft in its fleet. Its two Piper Tomahawks are primarily used for flight training, while the Piper Archer, a four seater cross country aircraft, is used for the club’s commercial sightseeing operations.

And that’s another aspect of the South Canterbury Aero Club’s operation for those who do not want to learn to fly themselves. There are a number of pre-planned scenic flights to choose from, or customers can design their own. You could fly to Aoraki/Mt Cook, to Glentanner or to Omarama, to the Arundel ponds, to Lake Tekapo or the Ashburton Lakes. The sky’s the limit - so to speak! Not only does the club offer scenic flights, but they also do charter work and aerial photography. The South Canterbury Aero Club’s operation is routinely audited to ensure the most efficient and

safe service is provided to customers and all activities are carried out under the Civil Aviation Authority’s Certification. Do give flying a go. You will have a blast.

South Canterbury Aero Club Richard Pearse Airport Timaru T (03) 688 2355 E scac@ihug.co.nz www.scaeroclub.co.nz

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Goods & Services | Window Treatments NZ

Give your windows the treatment this summer Window Treatments stunning range of new awnings and blinds means more Kiwis are extending their living spaces outdoors. As New Zealand’s largest independently owned blind, shutter, awning and insect screen manufacturing and retail company, Window Treatments offer products that follow the latest international trends.

“It can cover everything up to seven metres in width and a projection of up to 3.6 metres. It’s very large and is ideal for creating that indoor-outdoor environment where you want sun or wind protection.”

The company has retail stores and mobile showrooms throughout the country, including nine across the South Island.

Other new awnings from Window Treatments include the Italia box radial arm awning, which is ideal for both residential and It has an exciting range of new products available commercial installations, and the Terrazza pergola awning. for the summer season, including exterior awnings that are designed for longevity in harsh Graeme says another exciting new product is coastal environments. the Securo side roller blind, which rolls from

“Palladio is fully cassetted, so it protects the fabric when the awning is retracted,” he says.

side to side, rather than up and down like a conventional roller blind.

Interior shutters have become a popular choice for their functionality and good looks

Owner Graeme Rose says the Palladio cassetted folding arm awning is a new generation awning ideal for home patios, shops and kiosks, offering unobstructed passage underneath. It is made from aluminium, marine-grade stainless steel fittings, and fabrics designed for the outdoors.

“It’s particularly good for ranch sliders where you need some light control and it also doubles as an insect screen. The beauty is you can roll it back just enough to get outside, while still having your ranch slider open. With a conventional roller blind you’d have to roll it right up to go through the door.”

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Shutters provide style and practicality New Zealanders are increasingly choosing stylish shutters for both inside and outside their homes. Window Treatments follows international trends in window dressings and manufactures most products at its large purpose-built factory in Christchurch. It offers a wide range of blinds, shutters, awnings and screens to suit the needs of every home or business owner.

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Focus | Tekapo Springs

New pools take Tekapo Springs to the next level Tekapo Springs is a year-round attraction beloved by visitors from across the globe. In early 2015, the resort announced plans to open new multi-million dollar facilities for visitors, families and locals to enjoy from late December onwards – and it’s finally here. The new additions include three new pool areas, including an aqua play/spray area for kids and teens, a beach accessed kids’ pool and an adults’ deep water pool. The pools all run at cooler water temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius for the kids’ pool and aqua play area and 28 degrees Celsius for the adults’ pool.

opportunities for guests to gaze upon Lake Tekapo while enjoying the facilities. “You can now get down to pool level and really appreciate the views from the new adult pool in particular, which quite possibly will have the best overall views down Lake Tekapo of any of the pools – old and new.”

Tekapo Springs owner and managing director, Karl Burtscher says the aim is to offer a dditional entertaining aquatic options for families, children and adults. He also says the need to offer a wider temperature range of pool water was important, especially during the summer months.

The new pool additions, themed ‘High Country Tarns’, each with its own distinctive shade of aqua green – were designed to complement the three existing hot pools and are part of Tekapo Springs’ long term growth strategy for expanding its aquatic attractions and offering a wider range of water temperatures and features.

Karl explains that the new additions completely open up the resort and create even more

The new pools will also run through winter, depending on outside weather temperatures.

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A tight schedule Since the first sod was turned on September 1, 2015, progress was swift and exciting. With the new pools taking shape and initial landscaping underway, Tekapo Springs staff were thrilled to see dreams become reality. As of November 25, fibre glass spraying and painting of the adults’ pool had been completed, with fibre glass spraying commencing on the children’s cold pool a few days after. Karl says as the pools literally took shape on a daily basis, staff could start to get a sense of what they would be delivering to guests.

A helping hand The design concept of the pools came from Karl himself and he even completed some of the earth and civil works while co-ordinating the whole project. Although Karl played a major hand in bringing the new additions to life, he received a wide slot of help from both local companies and others from around New Zealand. Those involved included H2O Water Systems from Auckland doing the pool plant; High Country Carpentry from Fairlie doing all the building and formwork; Stephen Styles Block and Brick doing block work; Murray Linton Concrete doing concrete laying; Reflex Industrial doing fibre glassing; and Damon Smith Electrical and Prolec (Professional Electric) from Christchurch doing controls and automation.

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Christchurch businesses are all too familiar with the struggles and obstacles that come with upheaving an office and moving to a new location.

• Cooler temperature 80sqm adult pool – perfect for increasingly hotter summer days

One local business that understands the struggle all too well is Hamilton Hindin Greene.

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The investment advisory firm has endured a turbulent and unsettled time since the February 2011 earthquake. It has almost consistently been on the move from one premise to the next; moving offices five times in the last five years.

• 130sqm kids’ beach access pool • Feature water jets, funnels, geysers, spots and more.

The perfect spot Tekapo Springs is nestled on the shores of stunning Lake Tekapo, boasting a unique mix of summer and winter recreation and relaxation. Open 364 days a year, the attraction already includes three existing outdoor hot pools, a steam and sauna facility, an ice rink, water slides, summer and winter tubing, a day spa, café and fully licensed bar. The company has evolved into a year-round “must-do” on the bucket list of many visitors to the South Island, as well as stamping its mark as an important centrepiece in the Tekapo community. The new pools are a testament to the company’s drive to grow and develop, while continuously exceeding customer expectations. The three new pools help step-up Tekapo Springs’ summer offering and put it among one of the country’s leading tourism operators. CT

CEO Ian Perry explains that one day before the earthquake, Hamilton Hindin Greene shifted from its office on Hereford Street in the old National Bank building, where it had been based for 30 years, to the BDO building on Victoria Street. When the February quake struck it had just over a day to move everything out of the damaged building, but luckily no one was hurt, Ian says. In the following chaos it moved to a space above the Dinghy’s & Outboards warehouse on

Lincoln Road, “then that got knocked down”. In 2012 it shifted into a brand new building on Manchester Street called Westende House.

“It was 140 percent up to code and we thought it was going to be our permanent location. Then suddenly we got notice when the council’s transport plan was released that the planners had decided they wanted to purchase the building to knock it down and widen the road.

“Finally in June 2014 we moved into where we are today at level 1, 83 Victoria Street. The office is located on the corner of Peterborough Street and hopefully we’ll never have to move again.”

What Hamilton Hindin Greene can do for you? Hamilton Hindin Greene is a boutique personalised and specialist investment advisory service. It has evolved from solely operating as a share broker when it was established almost a century ago to the diverse investment advisory firm it is today. “We are no longer the traditional share broker who just deals in New Zealand shares. We are investment advisors who use a diversified approach to investing in local and international shares and bonds, to provide investment solutions to a range of people.” Clients are paired with a personal advisor who takes them through the investment planning process to develop a risk profile for the particular objectives they want to achieve. The advisor then builds a bespoke profile using local, Australian and international shares. “We help them to select the right mix of good quality companies, so over the long term they’ll make an appropriate return for the risk they want to take.”

Tekapo Springs 6 Lakeside Drive Lake Tekapo T 0800 2353 8283 T (03) 680 6550 E info@tekaposprings.co.nz www.tekaposprings.co.nz

The advisor oversees the day to day running of clients' portfolios and provides advice on potential outcomes of their investments. “Our advice is always customised to that particular individuals needs.” CT

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Focus | South Island Organ Company

Restoring heritage pieces to their former glory The organ is the grandest of instruments. It’s been referred to as the closest to heaven instrument on earth with a sound that’s powerful, rich and deeply moving. Keeping such instruments in pristine working order is a highly specialised craft. One company that has these skills in such a niche field is the South Island Organ Company (SIOC) based in Timaru. Established in 1968 SIOC has been in continuous operation now for nearly 50 years. The company offers tuning and maintenance of organs, historic restorations and artistic rebuilds, as well as new organ builds throughout New Zealand and overseas. They are widely recognised as one of the leading firms specialising in pipe organ restoration and rebuilding. The SIOC has worked on literally hundreds of organs. Some of the projects have been very large and complex, such as their current restoration of Wellington’s fabulous 1906 Town Hall organ. In 1997, at St Patrick’s Basilica Fremantle, they rebuilt the largest church organ in Australia. In 2008 they rebuilt the organ in UWA’s Winthrop Hall and in 2010 the interconnected organs of St Mary’s Cathedral, both in the city of Perth. Back in New Zealand, a very special project completed late last year, was the rebuild of the historic organ of Knox Presbyterian Church in Christchurch after both church and organ were badly damaged in the 2010/11 earthquakes. SIOC’s 12 man team reconstructed the original organ, added some more pipes and a digital transmission to facilitate the mobilised and

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adapted 1914 console in accordance with the Church’s stated mission to provide a flexible concert space in the inner city. This project is a clear example of the way SIOC can incorporate leading-edge technology, such as computerised digital playing aids and playback systems, into organ restorations and rebuilds without compromising heritage. There is however, another aspect to the work of the SIOC which may seem unrelated – but actually there is a connection. The company can also restore precious antique furniture and create new custom joinery. This side of the operation is led by Zack Bennett, a specialist in antique furniture restoration, in carving and in sculpture, as well as in the design and manufacture of customised joinery. Zack is about to direct restoration of the historic 19th century reredos in St Saviour’s church in Lyttelton – a highly intricate project involving earthquake damaged timber and ceramic tiles. So diversification is definitely the name of the game for the SIOC. “Problem solving is an integral part of our business,” says SIOC director John Hargraves.

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Focus | ENI Engineering

Focus | Solar Bright

Turning ideas into reality Innovative lighting ideas ENI Engineering has been supplying sheetmetal fabrication services to customers all across the city since its inception in 1993. Striving for excellence and innovation, the team at ENI has been involved in many successful projects during the years, including the solar powered charging tables that have been installed around the city, grandstands for Marist Park Hockey grounds, the ‘ring of fire’ for the Crusaders' pitch, along with many others. With its own design team to help turn customers’ ideas into reality, ENI is the complete package. The company’s capabilities and services include laser profile cutting, punching, folding, powder coating, CAD/3D design draughting capabilities, roto-moulding, fabrication and assembly.

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 their extensive staff training programme. ENI is committed to regularly adding to its service and recently 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.

Prototyping 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,” managing director, John Down says. “We have people come to us with a good idea that needs to be developed into a product that can be manufactured.”

Customer testimonial “The Crusaders had a vision to build a ‘ring of fire’ at AMI Stadium so were delighted when ENI Engineering came on board to assist us with achieving this vision. We have been very impressed by ENI Engineering’s enthusiasm to help us achieve our dream – they have been fantastic to deal with throughout the whole process.” - Brooke Freeman, Canterbury Rugby Football Union

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Building strong partnerships

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 o n what it does best. For ENI this means delivering quality product and superior customer service. “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.” CT ENI Engineering 18 Produce Place Islington Christchurch T (03) 349 7052 www.enieng.co.nz

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Using solar power technology, the Christchurchbased team is making leaps and bounds with energy-generating products which are spreading throughout the city and beyond. You may recognise Solar Bright as the company behind the solar-powered table in the city centre’s Re:Start mall which visitors could use to charge their mobile devices that were running low. The table, which was on loan to the council, has now been relocated to a new home at Burnside High School. Being the largest school in the South Island, the team at Solar Bright donated the table to the school knowing they would get good use out of it. It seems the team at Solar Bright has not stopped since then. They have created and installed five more tables that are dotted around the city, have had interest from North Canterbury and Auckland City Council for similar products, and have even installed a solar shelter in Linwood for people to charge their devices in. Managing director, Nicola Martin explains that the hunger for electricity is growing dramatically and solar energy provides an effective solution.

Solar Bright’s managing director, Nicola Martin with husband and inventor of their products, Pat Martin

The ENI team believes in constantly striving for improvement in everything it does and creating partnerships that are of mutual benefit to all parties.

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An ever increasing social conscience about energy use and the effect it has on our environment is causing companies like Solar Bright to look into alternative options.

Pat Martin, realised the need for the detection of frost on roads and came up with PATeye technology. It is again solar powered via the sun and headlights from cars during the night, and works the same sort of way that cat's eyes currently do on roads around the world. With PATeye, the devices installed on roads will flash blue LED lights when the air temperature reaches a certain level to warn people of the potential dangers of slipping.

Due to regulations around the world, it may take a little while for Solar Bright to weave through “It’s just using what nature’s already given us. the legislation of installing the device on public It’s a renewable source of energy and means not roads, but for now they are rolling out PATeyes having to rely solely on electricity.” on private roads, car parks and pathways. At the moment Solar Bright is also trialling the Lincoln University, Kiwi Rail, Dunedin City charging tables at the McDonald’s restaurants Council, Christchurch Polytechnic and even on Moorhouse Ave and in Sydenham. The idea private NHS roads in the UK are just some of the is to see how the technology will work indoors institutions already using the technology. and what kind of savings the chains will make on electricity bills, as customers are increasingly Solar Bright won two awards at this year’s Champion Canterbury Awards for the Champion using power points in store to charge their Producer/ Manufacturer as a small enterprise, devices with. and the CDC Innovation Award for its “innovative, Nicola explained that these solar powered sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solutions charging outlets are a great solution to which enhance safety and lifestyle both electricity blackouts. If power were ever cut domestically and internationally”. CT from the city again, people would have places like the tables and shelters to use to make sure Solar Bright their mobiles and devices stay on the green PO Box 187 light, making sure communication methods are Tai Tapu protected during emergencies. Christchurch But charging mobile phones and tablets ar e not T (03) 981 9844 the only good ideas Solar Bright has. In 2012, www.solarbright.co.nz — Advertising Feature Nicola’s husband and inventor of their products,

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Focus | Frobisher Interiors

The art of interior design Interior design is no longer a stand-alone field; it blends seamlessly into so many other areas of life, setting the scene for a larger picture incorporating art, retail and fine foods.

Interior designer and co-owner of Frobisher Interiors, Ann-Marie Appleton saw the opportunity to bring together these complementing crafts into one location and create an entirely new interior design experience in Christchurch. She and her team at Frobisher Interiors proudly opened the innovative new store on Manchester Street a year ago. The completely modern take on the store is unlike anything around. “We are the only interior design business in the city that encompasses everything that interior design is about in one building. We’ve gone far beyond what is traditionally expected from an interior design shop.” The industry leading store is a complete interior design shopping experience, beautifully flowing uninterrupted from a coffee shop, meeting space, retail store, fabric samples area to art gallery. The blended retail space offers everything and anything you might need. “The draw card initially for customers, especially for people who don’t know us as interior designers, is the coffee shop and meeting space. From there they can see beyond, into the retail space which is adorned with beautiful little gifts and lovely things to buy for the home, to larger items such as furniture and our interior design service.” Frobisher Interiors previously operated from a small villa in Merivale which was too small for

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its needs. The villa only just housed the team of staff, restricted the number of samples on display and failed to properly showcase its work. When it came time to look for bigger premises, it was a case of ‘go big or go home’. Ann-Marie says they looked at the big picture and made a massive wish list of everything they wanted in the new location, then set to work making it a reality.

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We are not intimidating or pushy; we let the client drive the design process. The most important thing is that they love it.

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“We are so proud of this place we want to share it with everyone, so we’re holding monthly events and private functions in store, such as art exhibitions and designer evenings. It’s a good way of making interior design part of a bigger lifestyle picture encompassing all lifestyle elements.”

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“We start with the exterior colour scheme then we move into the interior colour scheme. Next we build a schedule for the building company so they know what the client wants and what to order.”

From something as small, simple and quick as a cushion, to great big plans for designing an entire house complete with custom-made furniture whatever its customers needs Frobisher Interiors can help. New clients are assigned a qualified interior designer who takes the time to discuss and discover the client’s personal needs and taste. “We take a brief to understand what they want to get out of the design process. Some people need a lot of guidance and want us to take control while some want to be involved a lot. “We are not intimidating or pushy; we let the client drive the design process. The most important thing is that they love it.” Frobisher Interiors can introduce clients to products and designs that they probably haven’t even considered. “We have a huge supply base with up to 600 worldwide suppliers and I think that’s what makes us good designers. We can draw from a massive range of people and products that many other interior designers don’t have access to.”

Frobisher Interiors is the expert at new home exterior and interior design. The store has booths specifically set up for building consultations to help clients choose exterior colours for paint, brick, roofing, cladding, window treatments and more.

Ann-Marie says for those building a new home who would like to use Frobisher, it is important to engage with them right at the beginning of the

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Focus | Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead gets set for a scorching summer Ferrymead Heritage Park has something for every member of the family; from nana and grandad right down to their young grandchildren. The historic park in Christchurch provides a step back in time for history lovers and is a great place to take the kids during long summer afternoons.

Earthquake repairs almost completed Ferrymead operations manager Kim Dunkley says while the park suffered a big hit in the Christchurch earthquakes, most of the damaged buildings are now repaired and reopened, including the railway station, Cobb cottage, the tobacconist barber shop, the kiosk with a detailed model of Ferrymead Village, and the stables. The Model Railway Society also reopened its buildings recently.

Extensive roadworks on the Ferrymead Bridge are also completed, meaning access to the park has never been easier.

Summer events for the family The reopening of these buildings means Ferrymead Heritage Park now has a lot to offer families this summer. The park is open daily from 10am to 4pm, with its beautiful historic steam train running on the first Sunday of each month.

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Ferrymead Heritage Park will host the Nostalgia Music Festival on February 20th. The festival will feature a range of musicians and bands, including the Phoenix Foundation, and is a popular event in the city.

Tram riding at Ferrymead Heritage Park

The park is also planning a Grandparents’ Weekend at the end of January, where children get in for free when accompanied by their grandparents. “We’ve had Grandparents Weekend before and it’s been very successful. By the last weekend of the school holidays parents are often back at work and the grandparents can bring the kids along and spend the day.” The park trust and staff are looking forward to a great summer season. “A lot of people know about Ferrymead but it’s off their radar. We want to put it back on the radar; if you’ve got friends staying or kids who are bored, then come out for the day.”

History that rolls along right before your eyes

“We had a fantastic labour weekend here as Ferrymead celebrated its 50th birthday. We looked at how the park has evolved and grown… we got 4,000 people through over two days. We’re seasonal so we’re looking forward to a good summer.”

A lot of people know about Ferrymead but it’s off their radar. We want to put it back on the radar; if you’ve got friends staying or kids who are bored, then come out for the day.

“It’s been difficult since the earthquakes, particularly since we’re in the eastern part of Christchurch,” Kim says. “There are still more earthquake repairs to be done.”

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Focus | Brokenshire Engineering

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Designed to handle any load Are you in the business of transporting heavy loads around the city or across the country? Then you need to know the name Brokenshire Engineering. Brokenshire Engineering is in the business of helping you do your job with ease and efficiency. It can design and build virtually anything that goes on a truck or trailer, specialising in building tipper truck bodies.

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A slice of Christchurch history Ferrymead Heritage Park gives a unique insight into early Christchurch life, which school children throughout the region also enjoy. The park was formed in the 1960s by a group of local heritage enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the past for future generations to enjoy. It is located in an area of rich historical significance to Christchurch and was used extensively by colonists, who walked over the Bridle Path from Lyttelton and down Ferry Road to their new life in Christchurch. It was also the site of New Zealand’s first public railway commissioned in 1863. Goods from Lyttelton were brought around on small boats and loaded onto the train, which also carried passengers Ferrymead features an early 1900s Edwardian township, with exhibits such as houses, picture theatre, school classroom, church, jail, railway station, lodge hall, post office,

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printers, tobacconist, general store, lawyer’s office and more.

There is also a large array of heritage museums and displays that are often open for viewing, particularly on Sundays. These museums are owned and operated by individual societies, which restore and display their own collections, including tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, theatrical operations, mini rail, model trains, radios, photography and much more. Kim says the number of schools bringing students through has grown significantly in recent years, and children love the old classroom and dressing up in historic clothes.

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Built to last Truck and trailer units can receive some pretty hard wear and tear that inevitably deteriorates a vehicle over time. But Brokenshire has discovered a new hardwearing material that can withstand the challenges that heavy vehicles and machinery are put up to. It’s called abrasive resistant 450-grade plate Hardox steel; it’s considerably harder than other steel typically used for transport engineering in New Zealand and it’s new to the country. Henry Brokenshire says the extremely hard wearing product has been used overseas for a number of years. “The wear resistant steel is used in Europe for making digger buckets and grading blades.” Now the innovative business is engineering the majority of its products with abrasive resistant 450-grade plate including tipper bodies and

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Quick turn around If you need a tipper body fast at a competitive rate Brokenshire Engineering is the team to call. It has truck bodies in stock right now that can be custom-painted and fitted to a truck within two weeks. But if you can’t find the right body in stock Brokenshire can custom-build, paint, install the pump, oil tank and gas controls and fit it to the truck for just $45,000 plus GST .

Unparalleled products Brokenshire’s ability to design and built anything for truck and trailers is unparalleled. It builds new semi-tipper truck bodies and is the only business in the country that makes smooth surfaced runner-less tipper bodies. “We are the only people who make runner-less tipper bodies. Most tipper bodies have got channels on them, we don’t use channels. This is the latest European design.” It can also convert hydraulic truck breaks to an air break system and has three and five tonne full air axels on air suspension or springs available. Henry has been in the transport engineering industry for 50 years and he says this experience in the industry means he can take on the difficult jobs that other people don’t want to. CT

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Focus | Borrmeister Architects

Quality architectural services Borrmeister Architects has done so well in Christchurch that it has now opened a North Island office in order to better service clients throughout the country. The award winning, design-oriented practice is driven by a consistent philosophical approach, rather than by a pre-determined style.

offering a range of quality services, including residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality and community projects.

Since its establishment in Christchurch in 2005, the company has aimed to create specifically detailed buildings which are immediately connected to context and function, putting a high emphasis on environmental awareness as a guiding principle in all of its work.

Wulf says his practice is committed to providing only high quality design and undertakes thorough communication with clients, consultants, contractors and end users throughout the process.

Borrmeister Architects can design your dream home

Borrmeister Architects is owned by director Wulf Borrmeister, who heads a team of young, highly qualified and skilled design professionals

“For us every commission is unique and special in its own way and we encourage our clients to be involved throughout the design and construction process, as this always brings about a more rewarding result.

“This dialogue ensures that best results are achieved through a synthesis of concept, beauty and functional integration.”

Chartered professional engineers passionate about excellent design, with extensive international and local experience. We offer creative Structural, Civil & Geotechnical engineering solutions with a commercial focus.

The practice offers a full range of architectural services from inception to completion, covering everything from feasibility, design, documentation and planning to contract procurement and contract administration. Its extensive experience enables it to advise clients at the outset of differing site and building options within the context of planning guidelines and development control constraints. Projects range from new homes and buildings to alterations within existing structures, additions and furniture design.

New North Island office Borrmeister Architects has grown since its formation 10 years ago and has recently opened an office near Tauranga. Wulf says the business works with clients throughout New Zealand and the new office is helping provide a better service to North Island customers. In addition to undertaking projects throughout the country, Borrmeister Architects has also been involved in international residential and community projects in Germany, Australia and South Korea. Wulf and his team are also keen to give back to the community. “New Zealand, and in particular Christchurch, has been really good to us and we want to give something back, so we’re now sponsoring the Cholmondeley children’s home, as well as being involved with local community projects on a pro-bono basis.”

Committed to sustainable design Borrmeister Architects is a member of the New Zealand Green Building Council and employs several green star accredited professionals. One of its architectural team, Toni-Rose Brooks, is also one of a handful of Homestar assessors throughout the country.

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Property & Construction | Hurley Excavation and Cartage

The excavation and cartage specialists Every farmer, builder or business owner knows the importance of hiring the right earthmoving contractor to ensure all groundworks are done properly. Choosing the experienced team at Hurley Excavation and Cartage in Rangiora means you can rest easy knowing the company has the skills and equipment for the job, as well as a fleet of trucks and trailers for bulk cartage work.

The Hurley team uses equipment and machinery that is specifically designed to get into the smallest and most difficult spaces, offering affordable and reliable solutions. While traditionally the business has been focused on the rural sector, Dean says the low dairy payout means there is less farm work and rural maintenance than usual being done.

The company services the agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential sectors of North Canterbury and Christchurch, operating to However, Hurley Excavation and Cartage is the highest possible standard on all jobs. keeping busy hiring out its fleet of five trucks “We do effluent ponds and dairy farms and and four trailers for bulk cartage. we do quite a few vehicle crossings in rural “Truck and trailer hire is a big part of our areas, and the odd urban area,” Dean says. business and they can be used for bulk cartage “We can do subdivisions and horse arenas,

Hurley Excavation and Cartage has the skills and equipment for your earthworks project

Hurley Excavation and Cartage is a reliable earthmoving contracting business owned by Dean and Victoria Hurley, who focus on providing the best possible service.

as well as trenching, farm bunds, landscaping or drainage. We have a grader available for doing driveway maintenance.”

“We won’t say no to any job, no matter how small or difficult, and we love a good challenge.”

Hurley Excavation and Cartage offers a range of services, including: • Earthmoving

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Providing a great service The team at Hurley Excavation and Cartage provides clients with peace of mind on every job; they can relax in the knowledge the company has the skills and expertise to complete every project to a high level of quality.

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“We have a can-do attitude. We’re happy to listen to the client and what they want, rather than telling them how it’s done. We listen to them and hear what outcome they want to achieve,” Dean says.

Bulk cartage is a specialty of Hurley Excavation and Cartage

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The team at Williams McKenzie know all about delivering sensible and cost-effective solutions to its clients.

Its partners and solicitors have a thorough understanding across a wide range of legal areas which means clients not only enjoy sound advice, but the benefits of a local and well-connected staff. Williams McKenzie Lawyers are proud to be supporting Hurley Excavation & Cartage Ltd 4 Durham Street, Rangiora 7440 • P: (03) 313-7086 • F: (03) 313-4030 E: reception@williamsmckenzie.co.nz • www.williamsmckenzie.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Sugrue Construction

Giving homes award-winning style Kitchens are the heart of the home. Some of us build them up over time while others can start from scratch to create their idea of perfection. Starting from scratch can be a daunting but also very worthy task, especially if you have a team like Sugrue Construction behind you managing each step of the way. Sugrue Construction was formed in 2005 by Steven Sugrue after spending several years overseas in the construction industry and deciding to bring his skills back home again.

This contemporary kitchen containing a well-balanced but restrained palette of materials is designed and built for the ultimate in entertaining.

Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2015: Sugrue Construction home in Merivale, Christchurch

Offering professional and high quality construction services to those around the city, the team at Sugrue are dedicated to making each project a success. Working on mainly residential projects, every piece of their work receives star treatment so customers are left completely satisfied, even after the builders have left.

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Beautifully finished in dark stained American Oak the space exudes elegance.

One of their most recent projects, a gorgeous home in Merivale, Christchurch, has been in the spotlight for receiving the 2015 Registered Master Builders House of the Year seal of approval.

“This contemporary kitchen containing a well-balanced but restrained palette of materials is designed and built for the ultimate in entertaining.”

The project won the Heart of the Home Kitchen Award and received great acclaim from judges. “The kitchen has been designed as an integral part of this home,” they said.

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“A comprehensive selection of modern appliances and fixtures along with the large butler’s pantry and adjacent large glass fronted wine cellar make this a functional kitchen.

In both 2008 and 2009, Sugrue Construction entered the Registered Master Builder House of the Year Awards, winning two gold awards and a gold reserve award in 2008.

With his team, Steven has been able to complete a number of construction projects that have won them several other awards over the years.

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With over 28 years experience himself, Steven’s passion and skills are what helps the company go the distance, but the awards collected over the years pay huge testament to what the team as a whole are capable of. Sugrue Construction is focused on projects such as new homes, extensions, renovations, hill site specialisations, architectural designs and high spec plans.

Focus on architectural homes Steven Sugrue says building high end architectural homes is what Sugrue Construction does best. “We do a few insurance repairs and rebuilds, but we concentrate on architectural homes on the hill and on the flat. We do a lot around Sumner and Redcliffs on the hill, as well as in Merivale and Fendalton,” he says.

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Client testimonial “Steve Sugrue has been a pleasure to deal with. He was totally reliable in attending to any after build warranty issues, the quality and finishing of my home has been the envy of many of my friends. I am delighted to recommend Sugrue Construction for any building services and would certainly utilise his company of any future work.” - JOHN MCLAUGHLAN

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“I’m personally involved in every build and see each job right through. I don’t leave it all to my project managers to do, but help out as much as I can.” CT

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Property & Construction | Sumner Surf Life Saving Club

Sumner’s life savers get a new HQ It’s another sign that the earthquake-hit Christchurch suburb of Sumner is recovering. The Sumner Surf Life Saving Club’s brand new clubhouse is complete and makes a striking architectural statement on the main road into Sumner Village. The building most certainly does justice to the multi-million spend the club has invested in its future. Founded in 1911 the Sumner’s club was the second surf life saving club formed in Canterbury, but the February 2011 quake irreparably damaged the organisation’s 1950s clubhouse, which was demolished by August 2011. Fundraising began immediately to top up a small insurance payout and to achieve a level of design and quality beyond simply a traditional “concrete block and iron roof” building. The vision was to create a design not only ideal for the club’s use, but also a visually attractive structure, given its high profile location.

Rather than being satisfied with replacing what they had, the club developed a brief which would function well, be structurally able to endure both ocean and earthquake events and which would also respect its environment. Local architect David Hill designed a stunning building. The roof is curved and in three long sections which resemble the shapes of the surrounding sand dunes and the patterns of the sea’s waves. The back of the building is constructed from concrete tilt slab panels that visually anchor the building into the cliff face behind. The front is clad with cedar, a material that has a lighter feel to it and which will weather off naturally to blend with the sand. The building’s foundation is a special design where the slab sits on a gravel raft to allow the structure to move in an earthquake. This raft is

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protected from the ocean via a series of sandfilled bags along the foundation’s seaward edge. The building is a single storey, apart from the dedicated patrol tower in the centre, which is elevated to provide 180 degree views of the beach and the water. Two of the three sections of the building are set aside for lifeguarding activities and storage, while facing out towards

the beach is a large function room or pavilion, which can also be hired out by other community groups or the public. The first sod for the construction was ceremoniously turned in December 2014 and much to the delight of the club and of the greater community, the building was ready for occupation in late November in time for the beginning of the voluntary weekend patrols.

Club activities at a glance • Surf patrols • Lifeguard training - IRBs, boards, skis and swimming • Competitions • Junior Surf Programme.

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There are 10 volunteers in each patrol and eight patrols work on a roster system. “We have been When the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1911 its sole purpose was to prevent able to maintain our membership at a high level the death by drowning of people swimming in the for the past four years while operating out of containers,” says Blair Quane, chair of the club’s sea at Sumner Beach. Rebuild Committee. The club’s activities may have broadened “I expect we could have even more interest this considerably since then, but the community year with our new clubhouse up and running. Our service of providing surf patrols over the members really enjoy being on the beach in a summer months is still fundamental to the voluntary role and helping out in the community.” club’s operation.

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From the end of November through to mid-March, patrols of trained volunteers keep a watchful eye over those in the water in a patrolled area in front of the clubhouse.

The Sumner Surf Life Saving Club has an excellent reputation as a key patrolling club in Canterbury. Because they have one of the busiest and most challenging beaches in Christchurch to

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I expect we could have even more interest this year with our new clubhouse up and running. Our members really enjoy being on the beach in a voluntary role and helping out in the community.

patrol, they expect only the highest standards of their lifeguards, which are achieved through ongoing training and participating in surf sports and competitions. During each summer season there are a large number of carnivals and events that provide the opportunity to race, compete and have fun, while developing skills and experience at the same time. These events also promote good sportsmanship in racing against friends and fellow lifeguards from all over New Zealand. The Sumner Surf Life Saving Club also has a Junior Surf programme that takes place on the beach every Sunday morning in the summer. This programme, made up of several modules

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Property & Construction | Takahe Construction

Building brilliant homes Takahe Construction is a company built on a solid base of friendship and trust – something that shows through in the quality service provided to every customer. The Christchurch-based business provides specialist building, renovation and construction services throughout the Canterbury region. If you’re seeking high quality craftsmanship backed up by vast industry knowledge and extreme attention to detail, Takahe Construction should be your first point of call.

A history of success Owners Tim Forman and Calvin Cocks are best friends who have formed a solid relationship since they were five years old. They each completed their building apprenticeship through the same master builder, then went on to start their own successful building companies, and are now reunited at the helm of Takahe Construction.

Calvin says it wasn’t a hard decision when the opportunity arose to work together again and establish Takahe Construction in April 2010. The rest, as they say, is history. “We respect each other’s abilities and feel we have the right blend to make our projects exciting and rewarding for all involved,” Tim says. “Our belief when incorporating Takahe five years ago was that we needed to have a point of difference in a market that is saturated with building companies. We set about this by building relationships with some the best architects in Christchurch, who design homes for their high-profile, professional clients.” A high standard of work ethic is paramount and the team believes quality and finish should not be compromised by money and timeline.

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“We work with clients that are realistic and expect the best and can appreciate that this is always our work ethic,” Calvin says. “Takahe Construction is a name you can trust. With over 50 years’ combined experience, we have an excellent reputation for doing a great job. “We work closely with architects to give advice to their clients on the right building and material options to make the building process easy and worry-free.”

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We work closely with architects to give advice to their clients on the right building and material options to make the building process easy and worry-free.

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Building high-end architectural homes is a specialty of Takahe Construction, which strives to create the dream home for every client.

Takahe director Tim Forman says about 90 percent of Takahe Construction’s work is highend architecturally designed homes. The company is starting a large architectural home in Helmores Lane on a house designed by Modern Architecture Partners (MAP) on a bare block.

Takahe Construction builds beautiful homes to enhance your lifestyle

The company specialises in building architecturally designed homes throughout Canterbury, particularly on challenging hill sites, and has a strong focus on sustainable design and construction.

“The house will be in excess of $3 million and it’s unique in that it’s an extremely sustainable home, which is a real focus for us,” Tim says. The home will incorporate untreated Douglas fir timber framing from sustainable forests, and precast concrete panels, which store heat from the sun. It will also include Autex wall insulation and Viridian glass, which offers superior

protection for inside carpet and furnishings, while retaining a high level of heat. “The house will also use rainwater harvest tanks and run-off storage tanks to collect water from the roof; the run off will be used to pump water around the house for irrigation,” he says. Takahe Construction is also building a large holiday home in Monarch Bay, Akaroa, and is

doing a multi-million dollar alteration and refurbishment of a 950sqm house in Holmwood Road. “We’re lifting a two storey villa in Papanui Road and replacing the foundations, and building a single storey cedar cladding and window home with cathedral ceilings and a lot of timber work, in Redcliffs.” >

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Property & Construction | Takahe Construction

Wide ranging construction capabilities

Takahe Construction will take the stress out of your building project and can undertake:

Takahe Construction is big enough to take on virtually any building project and is focused on producing the highest quality job possible, every time.

• Complete project management from first contact to the day you move in • Keeping you informed so you know what’s happening every step of the way

“Our size is our advantage,” director Calvin Cocks says.

• Friendly, personal service from tradequalified builders who care as much about your building project as you do

“We are large enough to handle any building project, yet small enough to provide the personal touch of a highly dedicated team. You can relax knowing your project will be managed by the top people in the company.” The Takahe Construction team has built homes of all sizes and works hard to take the worry out of the process for their clients. They undertake rigorous planning and project management, strict control of deadlines and budgets, and ongoing communication so owners understand what’s going on at all times. The company helps clients get the best out of their site and plans so they can develop their dream home. “We can build your home exactly the way you want it including indoor and outdoor flow, decks, patios, pathways, driveways, landscaping and retaining walls.”

• Expert advice on the latest materials, technologies and building techniques • Outstanding workmanship and quality finishing. Takahe Construction is also committed to helping people add value to their existing home through renovations and additions, carefully matching building materials and styles so the additions look completely integrated. In addition, the company has undertaken a wide range of commercial projects, including tilt-slab warehouses and factories, shops, restaurants and schools. It is also experienced at building multi-unit housing and apartments, as well as undertaking building and structural assessments.

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Property & Construction | Takahe Construction Positive working relationships Takahe Construction can handle any building project, no matter how large or small, including: • Hillside architectural homes • New residential homes • Renovations and additions • Commercial construction • Office, shop and bar fit-outs • Multi-unit housing and apartments • Building and structural assessments.

Takahe Construction works closely with several quality Christchurch companies to ensure each project is completed to the highest possible standard. The business works in partnership with Modern Architecture Partners (MAP) on many of its projects, and won both gold, gold reserve and local category Master Builders’ awards in 2014 for a house they completed together. Tim Forman says Takahe has worked alongside MAP many times, including the Akaroa house that won the gold award in the $1-$2 million category in 2012, and again this year won a gold reserve for another MAP designed home.

“We are very excited at being able to provide an environment for our staff that pushes them to want to succeed.”

The company also enjoys considerable support from Placemakers Riccarton, which works hard to ensure Takahe meets its project budgets and deadlines. “Placemakers Riccarton has supported Takahe extremely well. They have repeatedly shown the mutual respect we have for one another and continue to assist Takahe in delivering exceptional homes.” Tim says the company would be nothing without the skill and dedication of Its staff. “They are part of the Takahe journey. They take pride and give passion to all that we ask and deliver results for our clients that we are extremely proud of,” he says. <

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Property & Construction | Shearmac Aluminium

Windows and doors that work Windows and doors play a vital role in a home or commercial building’s design, as they’re now expected to look good and function efficiently. And considering New Zealand’s changeable climate, it is a role which is crucial. You could say it’s the essential case of delivering form and function.

in a variety of colours and a mix of different ranges, including our increasingly popular thermally broken aluminium joinery,” Lynne says.

It is here where aluminium joinery delivers on both counts – just ask Shearmac Aluminium. Shearmac has played a vital role in the region’s joinery manufacturing capabilities for more than a quarter of a century.

Known as the 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.

Established in 1989 with just five staff, Shearmac Aluminium now boasts 23 highly skilled staff, including directors Lyell Shearer, Lynne McDonald and Karl Burmester. “Most windows in the early days of the company were single glazed. Today they are double glazed

Quite simply, the break stops the heat being lost through the frame during cold weather and 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. 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.

Proud to be preferred fastenings supplier to Shearmac Aluminium When you want bolts, nuts, hinges, screws or fasteners fast. Call us and they’ll be with you in a flash.

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.”

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There is the Residential Series – Fairview’s standard range – which delivers exceptional value for money. The Evolution Suite which is highly versatile, the Architectural Suite is for high-end projects and ideal for making a statement, and there’s Timberview, offering the sophisticated warmth and beauty of timber on the inside, while delivering the strength and durability of aluminium on the outside.

Introducing Flat Faced Frames Another exciting product recently released to the market are Flat Faced Frames.These deliver a clean, modern look to any property.

As well as a consistent visual appearance, other improvements with Flat Faced Frames include the capacity for increased double glazed thickness resulting in a wider range of glass options. You can use flush tracks with an aesthetically pleasing flat appearance, and there is the capacity for larger panel weights on sliding/ stacker doors, giving larger openings and more design flexibility. They also deliver improved water egress equalling drier homes and additional strength in hinged and bifold doors, giving better performance and longevity.

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Service that’s second to none With competition being tough in the joinery industry, Shearmac Aluminium works hard to differentiate itself from its competitors. “Customers come out here to enjoy the unique Shearmac experience,” Lyell says. “We try to do something different to everyone else. We have customers come out from Christchurch to our showroom and we give them coffee vouchers to enjoy here. We like to make it a great customer experience so they will recommend us to other people. “We have customers come back two or three times when they’re building. It’s not just about doing the job and taking the money.”

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New home designed with clients in mind Repairing your car can be a nuisance if you’re not in the right hands, and it can be hard to know where to find a trusted mechanic in such a competitive market.

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Southbrook Autos has been servicing the Rangiora community with mechanical repairs for over 15 years now. The small but efficient team of three used to be stationed behind a Shell garage in town, but are now in a new spot on Edwards Street, meaning greater ease and accessibility for customers. Their new spot sits just on the outskirts of an industrial estate, is close to town and across the road from a residential area, so customers aren’t too far away from local amenities if they have to drop their car off.

Southbrook Autos’ services include: • Engine running and computer issues • Tune ups and servicing • New tyres and batteries • Motorcycle and car WOF • LPG certificates • Brakes and suspension checks and repairs • Engine rebuilds and replacements.

If customers are a little further out though, or need a vehicle for the day, they can use one of the loan cars that Southbrook Autos offers while their vehicle gets repaired. The team at Southbrook consist of owners Martin and Lisa McGoldrick and new mechanic, Andrew. Martin and Andrew are fully qualified automotive technicians with many years spent in the industry. Before setting up the business, Martin worked in a range of garages from franchise to nonfranchise, so has picked up many skills along the way and has injected them into his work with Southbrook. Fifteen years is a long time to be in business, but the hard working garage has managed to keep customers happy throughout the years and have brought many long-serving and loyal customers with them during their move to a new premises. “One of our main focuses is we try to be as transparent and honest as we can. We don’t try and complicate things; we try and do the

best for the customer and their vehicle – doing justice for them both, getting the best results possible,” says Lisa. The garage is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and Saturday mornings, 8am to 1pm. CT Southbrook Autos 32 Edward Street Rangiora T (03) 313 9180 E southbrook@paradise.net.nz www.southbrookautos.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Transport & Logistics | Peter Fletcher Transport

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Aspiring to grow and drive a business to great heights is what keeps a company on the road to an increasingly successful future. With a reputable business history, work tracking along nicely and a clear business goal in mind, Peter Fletcher Transport is one company inline for a bright outlook.

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The Christchurch owned and operated business was established 21 years ago by Peter and Sue Fletcher. The pair started of doing furniture relocations with two trucks and three vans.

The operations manager, Kerry Payton says the company has come a long way, but thanks to its increasing popularity and customer base its potential has yet to be reached.

From its small beginnings the business has expanded both its size and services substantially. The husband and wife team recently retired from the company, having overseen the fleet expanding from five to 35 vehicles. The business has stayed in the family with their son Jamie taking over as general manager.

“We are currently a medium sized business, but we definitely have the potential to increase significantly. Our goal is to put more trucks on the road and eventually increase our fleet to 50 trucks. We are also looking at creating three hubs across the Christchurch region so we can better support and service our customers.”

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The transport business specialises in three areas: relocations, warehouse and distribution and container handling, and Kerry says the three services are very much interlinked. “We are a one stop shop for transport and logistics. Customers can tell us what they need to get done and we will handle everything; organising the staff and the systems needed to get the job done.”

Relocations The business’ original offering of furniture relocations domestically or globally still remains the staple of its work. Furniture removal and relocation of household and office furniture is easy work for this experienced company. It offers an accurate and free no obligation quote and gives you the option of packing your own belongings or it can provide staff to do so. “Our service is second to none because we go the extra mile for our customers. I’ve gone out to our storage unit at 12 o’clock at night because a customer forgot to take their passports with them.

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“I’ve been in relocations for the last 10 years in various management roles and also as a trainer. Everybody in the relocation division is hand picked by me and trained for at least two weeks before they go out in the field and they receive ongoing training. We put the extra effort into making sure our staff are the best at what they do.”

Warehouse and distribution The distribution sector of Peter Fletcher Transport is in demand. As a result of the markets growing appetite for its import and export services it has just increased the size of its storage warehouse. “We have just increased our storage warehouse in Christchurch to 5,000 cubic metres and we are looking to get more staff.” Peter Fletcher Transport’s warehouse and distribution sector has a number of loyal and repeat customers such as S&P Global. “The customers we’ve got in the storage sector have been with us for a minimum of five years,” Kerry says.

It handles the whole process from collecting the container from port, delivering it at its depot and storing it in its fully custom bonded warehouse. It also offers commercial business storage and comprehensive third party warehousing systems.

Container handling Peter Fletcher Transport is equipped to take on any container handling job with speed and efficiency. It has both container trucks and Hiab trucks in its fleet capable of transporting 20ft and 40ft containers in Christchurch. It services anyone who needs containers moved around the city; such as port to warehouse or delivery to a residential address. “We use Hiab trucks a lot to deliver empty containers to houses for furniture companies. Hiabs can also be used for moving Portacom buildings.”

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Transport & Motoring | Cockram Nissan & Kia

Vehicles for life and style On its prominent site at the corner of Manchester Street and Moorhouse Ave, Cockram’s is the South Island’s largest Nissan and Kia dealer with a staff of more than 30 dedicated, professional and passionate people.

They have a company history that dates back to being one of the original six Datsun dealers in New Zealand – they’ve been around for quite a while.

Cockram Nissan & Kia also pride themselves on consistently achieving new vehicle targets – something that occurs only by a clear understanding of their customers’ needs.

“We are a truly one-stop dealership,” says dealer principal Jacob Wilson.

“Our customers are extremely important to us. We value them and in turn they are loyal to us.

“Not only do we have the full range of new Nissan and Kia passenger and commercial vehicles, but we also have a wide selection of used vehicles. We service vehicles, carry out Warrant of Fitness inspections and repairs, sell accessories and parts, and offer very competitive finance packages. On top of that, we provide a service where we will trade any make or model of vehicle.”

“As a way of repaying them for their faith in us and our products, we are looking to construct brand new purpose-built premises, still in the central city, within the next two years.

Cockram Nissan & Kia invariably has more than 100 vehicles available for purchase cars, commercials, SUVs and the popular 4x4 recreational vehicles ideal for towing boats, for the skifield, or just for enjoying the lifestyle these vehicles offer.

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The team at Cockram Nissan & Kia definitely have their eyes on taking the dealership into the future while maintaining the links to the values and service ethics of the past.

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“There will be an even more comfortable customer lounge and waiting facilities, as well as increased efficiency with vehicle servicing through state of the art equipment. There will also be more showroom space and more onsite parking. Our goal is to continue to make our customers’ experience with Cockram Nissan & Kia a great one.”

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Cockram Nissan & Kia’s Service Department offers the full range of servicing and repairs on all makes and models of vehicle – not just Nissan and Kia. They also have a Warrant of Fitness service and a fleet of late model loan vehicles. “All our customers are treated as VIPs when they bring their vehicle in for servicing,” Jacob explains.

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“We hope that we exceed their expectations with our hospitality and second-to-none customer service. We always valet vehicles as part of the service and, because we really value our customers’ entrusting their vehicles’ maintenance to us, we like to give them a little gift by way of appreciation. “Our Business Development Team also contacts customers to let them know when their service or their Warrant of Fitness is due - just another way of keeping in contact with our customers.” Cockram Motors has some very good advice for customers. “It is really important to have your vehicle serviced by the dealership because the team at Cockram Motors have direct access to the latest Nissan and Kia resources and diagnostic equipment, and they are factory trained technicians. “No-one knows your Nissan or Kia like we do,” – a statement service manager, David May and his team at Cockram Motors can stand behind with confidence and sincerity. Cockram Motors has the right people in place to service your Nissan or Kia – or any other vehicle for that matter. They are highly customer focused, treating each vehicle as if it were their own, getting to the bottom of any issues in a timely and efficient fashion. As a Nissan or Kia owner, you’ll already love your vehicle. Care for your car and extend its life by servicing your vehicle at Cockram Motors.

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Transport & Motoring | Cockram Nissan & Kia

Truly advanced engineering The range of Nissan SUV vehicles, 4x4s and off-roaders at Cockram Motors easily accommodates those looking for a ‘doeverything’ family vehicle, or trades people and businesses looking for a rugged vehicle that looks great with sign writing for commercial use. Indeed when customers purchase a new Nissan they are often surprised in the best way possible – wowed even. Much of the credit for customers’ satisfaction comes down to the technological elements that Nissan, as a company, commits huge resources into developing and refining. Their vehicles look good - normally the first thing a customer is interested in. They are

extremely comfortable and user-friendly to drive too – another tick for the potential buyer. But these vehicles also include safety features that you might expect to find only in luxury European vehicles. A modern motor vehicle is a marvel of advanced engineering and electronics something often little appreciated. With Nissan, as long as the technology makes driving a safer experience, that’s all that matters - even if the driver is unaware of what is going on under the bonnet. The newest addition to the Nissan range is the Nissan Navara NP300, priced from just $31,990, which was introduced to the New Zealand market in mid-2015.

Nissan has a long history of building strong, dependable utility vehicles. This new ute has redefined the utility vehicle market because of its top quality features. Its ST-X model has a leather interior, push button start, keyless locking and, best of all, it feels like a car to drive. “That’s the constant feedback we get from customers,” Jacob says. “That’s why not only tradies, construction firms and farmers are buying them, but also city people.” Then there is the Nissan Qashqai, an SUV that is proving very popular. This vehicle combines stylish European looks with a dynamic ride and handling that puts the driver in complete control. It also has amazing innovative features. Its Ti model features intelligent park assist, around

view monitor and satellite navigation, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and moving object detection, smartphone integration and a panoramic glass roof. There are many benefits to owning a new Nissan vehicle, such as a Three Year Warranty and AA Roadside Assist, plus of course, the great customer experience . CT Cockram Motors (Cockram Nissan and Cockram Kia) Cnr Manchester St and Moorhouse Ave Christchurch 8140 T (03) 366 2644 www.cockramnissan.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Initatives | Pest Management Association of NZ

Setting an industry’s standards Cockroaches and ants, spiders and beetles… there are lots of advertisements on the radio right now about how to give these creepy crawlies the “heave ho” when they invade our homes during the summer months. Using products bought from a home store may be all very well for an insignificant infestation, but more than that does require the services of a professional pest control firm. Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be detrimental to a person’s health, the ecology or the economy. Many pest control firms operate in the built environment, such as residential homes, hospitals, commercial premises, hospitality outlets, warehouses and storage areas, as opposed to rural locations. Advising the public about the role of this industry as protectors of food, health and property is the Pest Management Association of New Zealand (PMANZ). Acting in much the same way as the Motor Vehicle Traders’ Association or the Master Builders’ Association do for their area of expertise, PMANZ is a volunteer association run by pest managers, for pest managers, with more than 290 members. The association was formed in 1976 – 40 years ago next year - to provide a unified voice when important issues arose that required the industry’s input. An example would be technical advice given to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee in relation to the use of glueboard traps (and subsequent banning of their use or sale unless approved by the Ministry of Primary Industries), for the capture of rodents and identifying alternatives to glueboard traps for rodent control and monitoring.

Zealand, as well as providing input to standards and codes of practice for various industries, such as the food and maritime sectors. From its beginning PMANZ has been a clear, consistently positive voice for the industry, providing support services, consumer information, access to technical information and educational training material for its members. PMANZ membership or evidence of a professional qualification is often used as a means of facility auditing, and contract specification by the client. It demonstrates that the technician is qualified in pest management and has the relevant expertise for the specific contract. The PMANZ website (www.pmanz.nz) is available to members of the public where they are able to identify professionally qualified technicians within their location and access common pest fact sheets.

The use of the association logo on pest management firms’ advertising identifies full membership of a recognised group of professionals whose members provide pest management services carried out safely and efficiently in keeping with good practices, to a code of ethics, as well as maintaining high business standards.

PMANZ investigates and takes appropriate actions in regards to complaints from the public, regulator agencies and other members if the event involves a PMANZ member.

Although there are some significant employers within the sector, the majority of technicians are sole traders, registered one-director companies and franchisees who have completed formal training provided by and through Careerforce and Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd. This training meets all the aims of the pest management industry, PMANZ values and expectations and is a means to achieving national standards and industry best practice.

It does not investigate complaints against non-members, but will offer technical advice and guidance if required when the complaint is referred to agencies such as Worksafe or local territorial authorities. CT

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A Full Technician member of PMANZ has attained the New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (or equivalent), holds current Public Liability Insurance, has an Approved Handler Licence for chemicals and/or Controlled Substances Licence, completed First Aid Training and has a Health & Safety Policy in place. Many local authorities, companies and government departments now require that pest management companies they employ are members of PMANZ.

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Business Development | High Country Salmon

Sensationally fresh salmon If you’re staying in Twizel or just passing through, stop off for a coffee and some delicious fresh salmon while feeding the fish at High Country Salmon’s award winning floating café and retail store. Situated on the turquoise glacial waters of Wairepo Arm, High Country Salmon is ideally located on State Highway 8 just south of Twizel. The boutique, family-owned salmon farm is situated in idyllic surroundings and features a new café and expanded retail store.

Relaxing café and store

The High Country Salmon team near Twizel is gearing up for a busy summer season at the fish farm, café and retail store

High Country Salmon was formed in 2000 by Margaret and the late Richard Logan. The growing tourist venture offers visitors the opportunity to purchase salmon, feed the fish, relax and take in the beautiful scenery. Business manager Rae Coburn says High Country Salmon has had a busy year. “Three years ago we were a salmon farm with a small shop attached, but now we have a big floating shop with a café, selling all sorts of different salmon products. “You can come in and have a barista coffee and something to eat. Most of our café products are salmon-based products, such as a salmon pie, cold-smoked salmon bagels or salmon platters. You can also buy some fresh salmon to take home while you’re here.” The café and retail store is extremely popular with visitors to the region, particularly Chinese tourists, with staff gearing up for the busy season between December and Easter.

All the fish served at High Country Salmon are incredibly fresh

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We operate sustainably and want people to understand our methods. At High Country Salmon we strive to have a low carbon footprint. We operate completely off the grid with solargenerated power.

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To keep up with business, High Country Salmon has also expanded its farming operation and has almost doubled the number of smolt (baby fish) it received this year from Silverstream Hatchery, in comparison with three years ago. “Things have been going very well and we get a lot of good feedback,” Rae says.

“We get between 20,000 and 30,000 people through a month in the busy season and Twizel is really humming along. It’s a working salmon farm so you can see the fish and what’s happening and buy some fresh fish to take home.”

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Fresh is best Service Foods is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated food service distribution businesses.

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High Country Salmon sells ready-to-eat products for customers to takeaways, such as delicious sashimi and smoked salmon with crackers and aioli, which can be eaten onsite or wrapped up to take with you. The friendly team is also happy to answer questions and help you select from a great range of fresh fish, including fillets, whole fish, sashimi and hot and cold smoked salmon. “The salmon is harvested each morning and processed by the team, then sold fresh from the shop,” business manager Rae Coburn says.

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The extent to which the company has been working to expand its reach across New Zealand from its two locations, in Christchurch and Auckland, is evident in three company milestones occurring this year.

This growth is due, in part, to forming productive working relationships and Service Foods would like to thank all its suppliers and customers, including Porkcorp.

While 2015 marks 35 years of general operations in the industry and 21 years of operation under the Service Foods Ltd banner, it also represents five years of sustained and substantial growth.

This ongoing success has been realised with the company’s new fresh foods division, opened last December, to provide customers with an even greater range of product choices.

Today Service Foods supplies a wide range of customers, including hotels, quick service restaurants (QSRs), restaurants, cafés and manufacturers. “We started in fresh produce and have evolved to form the business as it stand today,” director Aneil Balar explains. “The business is based around the supply of foods to the hospitality, airlines – essentially anyone who cooks or creates food we have the capability to supply them.” The firm’s product range includes dry, frozen, chilled, fresh seafood, imported foods, with fresh produce and the latest addition to the range is butchery. Aneil says Service Foods’ proactive and competitive operation has ensured its success will be ongoing. “Our stability and the energy within our team are have enabled us to cement our position in the market and propel us forward. We have grown from five staff to 260 now, with the key growth concentrated in the last 10 years.”

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“We have our own butchery enabling us to cater to specialised cuts, our own specialised division getting fresh produce daily, and by processing our own fresh fish in house we can get special species and cuts our customers want. “We have a dry, frozen and chilled range, covering everything from the plate up. This makes it easy for our customers, who can order everything from one place while ensuring they are getting the highest in quality. “Our fresh, butchery and produce divisions will continue to be a key focus for us. Being able to supply exceptionally fresh products and customise options for our clients is a big turning for our business and we’re looking forward to the future.” CT Service Foods Limited 220 Cumnor Terrace Woolston Christchurch T (03) 389 9909 www.servicefoods.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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