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5 Tapped
thought being free from that and changing the options or at least providing several options was much more interesting,” Haydn says. “It seemed natural to do that with the beers, we’re spoilt for choice with beers in New Zealand, we’re constantly getting new beers available so why not showcase them,” he adds. Their beer and coffee comes from all over the country, and their food menu lends itself well to the concept, utilising local nearby restaurants. Options include dumplings from Lemongrass, tacos from Cartel, tikka kebabs from Village India, pizza from Pizza Hut, chips and gravy from Master Roasts, and pies and paninis from an alternating range of local bakers. “It was just a way to keep things simple … we just ring them up and either they bring it round or we go and grab it,” Haydn says. They also offer a cheese platter to share, while sweets from Snowdog Confectionery are a staple in the cabinet. Terri Hendriks, who owns Snowdog Confectionery, has been working with Haydn, Nikky and the 5 Tapped team since day one. “I had just finished up my old job and I was doing bits and pieces of contracting work … I met Haydn through a mutual friend and he mentioned this place. “I came by a few times while he was setting up and had a chat about what his plans were and where I could fit in and if I wanted to and it just fit,” Terri says. She bakes cookies for 5 Tapped Bar in her registered kitchen at home each week, delivering them so that people have the option of having a sweet treat with their coffee. From time to time she creates desserts for dessert nights at the bar, and has recently begun baking cupcakes for the bar each Friday for ‘cupcake Friday’. She does all of this while also fulfilling her home orders for cupcakes and cakes, which are becoming increasingly popular for workshouts and birthdays. With a ‘zero waste’ philosophy and a commitment to sourcing her ingredients as locally as she can, Terri’s business ideals align well with those of Haydn and Nikky’s, and 5 Tapped has been a good space for her to showcase her work, she says. “It’s just a mutual relationship, I bring in different customers and he offers different customers to me, it’s the same with the barber as well; people come in for a haircut and they have never been here before.” That barbershop, Creatures of Habit, is home to barber Aaron Nott. Like Haydn, Aaron saw Creatures of Habit as an opportunity to pursue the best bits of his work while leaving behind the aspects he didn’t enjoy so much at his previous salon, Scissorsaurus Rex. Being a barber and accepting only walk-in appointments means he’s not tied to the phone or left out of pocket by clients who turn up late or forget their appointments completely. After closing up at Scissorsaurus Rex and leaving town to travel without any set plans to return, Aaron was approached by Haydn who floated the idea of setting up a salon at 5 Tapped. He took up the offer in October of last year. “It all just came together and made sense for me to come and do this, it was something Blenheim needed … towards the end of Scissorsaurus Rex I thought I have got to do something new. “I took everything away that I don’t enjoy and I kept the stuff I do like; I love coming to work now.” Having the option to encourage his clients to grab a beer or a coffee from 5 Tapped while they wait is a concept which has been beneficial to both businesses, Aaron says. “I’m so glad the Council gave [Haydn and Nikky] a break, because I know a lot of people have tried to do something in Blenheim and have been put through the ringer for it, but Haydn has got all the skills he needed to do it and get it going and it just works so well together … we’ve become really good friends through it,” he says.
Marlborough
ICING ON THE CAKE
story by Kat PicKford Sarah hodgett
Building your dream home or renovating your existing abode? Your choice of exterior cladding not only influences how you and others feel about your home, but will provide warmth and protection from the elements for years to come. Offering a wide range of styles, textures and colours as well as durability and insulation, exterior plaster cladding is a great option for people wanting a modern seamless look, or for those who adore the art deco homes from the 1930s and 40s. Marlborough Plastering director Mike Douglas says although plaster has been around since Roman times, it is still popular today with people wanting to create that timeless monolithic look unique to exterior plaster. “The modern systems we use today give a contemporary twist to traditional plaster systems, creating that flawless finish but with improved performance,” Mike says. “There’s a wide range of plaster finishes available from smooth to highly textured and these often mix well with other types of cladding, such as cedar, glass or block for an ultra-contemporary look.”
The products
Mike is a certified installer for New Zealand’s leading exterior plastering cladding specialists, Specialized Construction. Specialized’s range of exterior plastering products, including New Zealand’s first BRANZ appraised lightweight aerated concrete panel systems have all been designed, developed and tested in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. In Mike’s view the Specialized system provides the very best in cavity-based building envelope solutions. “I’ve worked with a lot of different products over the years, Specialized not only looks good, but also stands up well to everything New Zealand’s weather can throw at it,” Mike says.
“In my view Specialized’s flashing system is the best on the market. The flashing system is key to creating a watertight seal around windows and in junctions of detailed areas such as parapets and chimneys, which is crucial for the integrity of the structure.”
The team
Exterior plaster application is a highly specialised skill and physically demanding job. Marlborough Plastering director Mike Douglas, says it takes many years to master the techniques required to make a plastered home look great. “While exterior plaster is definitely the icing on the cake of a beautiful home, contrary to what many people think there’s a lot more to plastering a house than icing a cake,” Mike says. Mike has worked in the exterior plastering trade for more than 25 years, after completing a trade course in building and construction at Nelson Institute of Technology. He’s worked as a builder and plasterer on a range of residential and commercial projects in New Zealand, Australia and United States, including Shakespeare’s Wharf in Picton and the Otira Viaduct in Arthur’s Pass. He started his own plastering company in 2005 and since then Marlborough Plastering has made a name for itself as Marlborough’s premier exterior plastering company, with a focus on delivering a high quality finish using some of the best plaster systems in the business. The Marlborough Plastering team is led by foreman Tama Harimate. With more than 12 years experience on the trowel and a keen eye for detail, Tama ensures the crew runs smoother than a fresh coat of plaster. No two jobs are the same, and head plasterer Hadley Dawes’ experience across a wide range of trades comes in handy. He’s been plastering for 13 years, painting for three, roofing for four and building for four. Apprentice Te Ata Tuu Page-Stevens, speaks fluent te reo Māori and joined the team after moving up from Christchurch where he worked as a painter on the rebuild. The cRew: hadley, Tama, Mike and ata
Services
As well as a wide range of exterior plaster cladding and waterproofing systems for buildings, fences, garden walls, outdoor fires and entertainment areas, Marlborough Plastering also does cladding maintenance work such as house cleaning, repaints and repairs. “Keeping your home well maintained with a regular clean and a new paint job every 10 years or so, helps spread your running costs and prevent build up of dirt and grime that can lead to bigger, more costly problems,” Mike says. “A presale wash and paint instantly updates any home, helping to improve its street appeal while adding value to your home.” As a certified applicator of the Equus Dexx Membrane Waterproofing System, Marlborough Plastering also offers a range of waterproofing and sealing systems for flat roofs, decks, planter boxes, wet areas and tanking.
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