Services | FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire
Your fire protection services solution You only want the best when it comes to protecting your employees, business and assets in the event of a fire. Installing and maintaining fire protection systems is highly specialised and challenging.
“We are truly a one-stop shop. With over 20 years’ experience in the fire protection industry, we have designed and installed all types of special hazard systems. This includes gas suppression systems, foam fire suppression systems, deluge systems and aspirating systems. The list goes on and on,” Kirstin says.
“Protecting people and critical assets from damage or destruction by fire is fundamental to any company or organisation,” FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire Ltd, co-director Thorben Hoffschneider says.
“We have recently installed fire protection systems at Nelson Airport, K-Mart Blenheim, and are currently engaged as the fire protection contractor at the new Summerset Richmond main building development.
Kirstin Smith, co-director of FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire Ltd, knows the company’s quality-focus is what keeps bringing customers back.
“We know and understand the market in the Nelson and Marlborough. Our clients know they can count on us to complete a project on time and on budget and compliant with all the legal standards. We are proud of the long-term and trusted relationships we have formed with our clients,” Thorben says. CT
“We are the company of choice for most of the major businesses in Nelson and Marlborough region when it comes to the installation and on-going maintenance of fire protection systems, management of BWOF and building compliance schedules. “We focus on delivering quality of service, workmanship and advice to our customers,” Kirstin says.
People-oriented The team of FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire is trained, experienced and beyond competent regarding fire protection systems. “We are very proud of our team. They are problem solvers with a ‘can do’ attitude to get any job done. There is no challenge out there that we can’t help our clients to overcome,” Thorben says. FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire believes in investing in its staff for both technical and health and safety training. As a result, a number of its team has been with the company for between 6-10 years.
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Hospitality | Earl and the Pink Lady Rooftop
Buon appetito at Earl By Natasha Parrant
Earl is an exceptional dining experience with wonderful food made from simple traditional recipes. The taste and atmosphere of the bistro will make you feel like you’re somewhere in Europe for the day. Served by friendly floor staff, Earl is incredibly unique with its playful pasta, fresh seasonal dishes, international wine list, and its upbeat, bright vibe. Located on Litchfield Street, in the heart of the gritty SALT district in Christchurch is what makes this little inner-city local an enduring favourite any night of the week. Earl has long wooed Christchurch’s hungry Italophiles since it opened in 2018. Front and centre on the ordering agenda is the perfectly tender calamari fritti - followed by a main-sized serving of the house-made pasta or locally caught market fish. Get the full experience with a few glasses of Aperol spritz or a bottle of Europe’s finest red.
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Earl offers a coastal European-inspired menu for lunch and dinner, including its now famous pasta and wine night, which was conceived during Covid-19, and is now the main stayer which features every Tuesday night. You can choose from a selection of rotating house-made pasta and a glass of wine for $25!
“Kristin tops the longevity stakes, though. She’s been with the company for over 20 years and knows all our clients. Her role is very important when it comes to maintaining trust and good relationships with clients,” Thorben says.
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The chefs at the bistro are passionate about the food they serve and aim to provide the best dining experience that’ll keep you coming back for more. Earl is unique compared to other city restaurants because from the moment you open the front door, you’re transported to a comforting atmosphere, alive with the anticipation of a great dinner. Earl has a menu Cantabrians can recite by heart as they showcase the greatest hits that you have loved year after year tweaked to the season and trend. Tom is all about bringing together the rich local ingredients with culinary traditions from across the globe. Whether it be a first date, celebratory dinner, or simply sharing a glass of wine with family and friends, you know you’re going to be looked after. Trust Tom when he says, “don’t skip on the focaccia, made in-house each day, served complimentary with Spanish olive oil and smoked bread. It’s some of the best you’ve ever had!” The team is incredibly passionate about what they do, which is clear from the energy throughout the dining room, open kitchen, food, and community that is at the forefront of everything they do.
It feels like everyone’s best friend, fancy-free The main dining room is centered around an and with the type of energy we all need in open kitchen with stone benchtops, oak wood our lives. décor, and neutral colours providing a warm and Get a table, settle in, and let the team guide you relaxing atmosphere. with the chef’s tasting menu or sample from So, how did Earl come about in the first place? dishes with a classic bistro influence, that have respect for what the changing seasons and local Tom Newfield co-owns many of your favourite dedicated suppliers are offering, all of which restaurants, bars, and venues in the CBD area. work well with wine. CT He has also opened Pink Lady Rooftop, Bottle Visit: www.earl.co.nz and and Stone, and Welles Street Pub, so you can www.pinkladyrooftop.co.nz. count on Earl doing something different.
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