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Water rewards ‘massive’ for those with courage New Zealand infrastructure experts say Waikato will reap significant economic and environmental rewards if three councils are “brave enough” to change the way water infrastructure is managed.
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n May this year an independent report recommended Hamilton City, Waikato District and Waipa District Councils form a notfor-profit council-controlled organisation (CCO) to manage water infrastructure in the future. The report said forming a CCO would save ratepayers, developers and councils $107 million over 10 years and $468 million over 28 years. But the New Zealand Council of Infrastructure Development (NZCID) says financial savings promised by forming a council-controlled water company are just part of the picture. Chief executive Stephen Selwood says councils and the wider community must also consider the non-financial
advantages that he says are just as compelling. “No responsible council could ignore savings of this magnitude, especially in Waikato where there is such high growth and where smaller councils in particular are struggling to cope in the waters space,” Stephen said. “The savings alone would free up an extra $10 million a year over ten years – a major benefit to ratepayers. But other benefits are just as important.” Stephen says that NZCIDcommissioned studies in 2008 and again in 2012 showed a clear correlation between an organisation’s scale and its capability to deliver better value in water service delivery. He noted the independent report on the Waikato sub-region said the
New Zealand Council of Infrastructure Development (NZCID) chief executive Stephen Selwood status quo, with each council operating its own water services was “workable” but could offer only basic service delivery and performance and at a higher cost than a CCO. He agreed with the report’s conclusion that a CCO would have a greater ability than
any single council to attract and retain specialist staff and that “sorting out water issues” would be pivotal to harnessing Waikato’s economic potential. “When a wet industry like a food processing plant can’t establish itself because a council can’t supply enough water it’s
obvious there are major economic opportunities being lost,” he said. Based on international experience, he believed predicted financial savings would be conservative. “The consultants have estimated savings of more than $150 million in capital expenditure with a further $153 million saved in operational expenditure. Plus there’s more than $160 million to be saved by restructuring debt,” he said. “When water is managed on a sub-regional basis in small, inefficient areas determined by council boundaries, it’s not hard to find efficiencies and costsavings. The fact is that a larger, specialist organisation will focus solely on delivering water in the most efficient way for consumers over the long-term.” The NZCID believed a notfor-profit CCO would act much more strategically on behalf of the community, putting resources where they were needed the most. “You’re not going to see, for example, money that should be spent on critical water infrastructure being siphoned off into pet council projects. Water
money would be ring-fenced and delivering high quality water services would be the priority for the company.” Stephen pointed to issues of environmental non-compliance across the sub-region and the failure by Waipa and Waikato District Councils to meet national drinking water standards. Both are highlighted in the report. “Those councils aren’t alone in struggling to meet increasingly more stringent standards. Many councils in New Zealand are in the same boat because, with a finite ratepayer base, they simply can’t afford to do what needs to be done,” he said. “If anything, that should be encouraging councils to look at different ways of delivery.” He noted that residents of the former Franklin district have benefitted significantly since Watercare assumed responsibility for providing water services. In the last four years Watercare has invested $116 million to upgrade treatment plants the local community could not have afforded. Residents now enjoy clear drinking water and within Continued on page 14
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n expectant audience of many movers and shakers in Waikato industry and business welcomed Air New Zealand’s CEO Chris Luxon at a special Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at the airport recently. This was a rare visit by any of the top brass from within the Air NZ camp but judging from the number of attendees, it was well-appreciated. Montana Catering was in its usual top form, presenting excellent fare preceding what were expected to be words of wisdom from our national airline boss. While Chris didn’t
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Victory for Tamahere Dad’s Army chief Tamahere community champion James Yearsley has been recognised as a developing talent in Waikato’s business and community sectors.
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“We had a record number of high calibre applicants, and James stood out as someone with a diverse skillset,” she said. “He has a strong understanding of good governance principles, a range of practical board experience and a real commitment to his local community.” “The Emerging Director Award is a real honour,” said James. “It’s a great opportunity to develop my governance
skills, and I’m looking forward to translating that into both my business and community roles.” James has been volunteering his time for the Tamahere Community Committee since 2011. He joined the Tamahere School board of trustees the same year, where, seeing an opportunity to foster community spirit among fathers at the school, he founded the Tamahere Dad’s Army - a nonprofit group that undertakes work at the school and across the local community. James is also owner and director of independent risk and security consultancy ICARAS, where expertise gained as a military engineer
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with the British Army is put to use advising on risk-based approaches to security for organisations in both the public and private sectors. James wins a place on the Hamilton Airport board as part of the award, and will spend the next year observing the dynamics of a commercial operation and participating in high-level board discussion. “I’m excited at the opportunity to learn and contribute to such a well-regarded board,” James says. Hamilton Airport director Carlos da Silva - a judge for the award - is confident that James’ background and experience will be an asset to the board. “I’m sure that James will be a good fit alongside the existing directors, and we are all looking forward to what we believe will be a valuable contribution.” James will also receive mentoring from an experienced director, $4000 for IoD professional development courses, and a one-year membership of the Institute of Directors.
Waikato Institute of Directors branch chair Margaret Devlin presents the 2015 Emerging Director Award to a dedicated James Yearsley.
IoD - KPMG Financial Toolbox begins soon The Institute of Directors Waikato branch and KPMG are pleased to announce that the Financial Toolbox, a course designed specifically for directors with no financial background will begin on August 4. This course provides an understanding of the financial terms and concepts needed by all directors in today’s commercial world. It will demystify financial jargon and help you to gain a better appreciation of your responsibilities and accountabilities for financial information. Who should attend? Directors, aspiring directors or senior executives who do not have a financial background and who recognise that they need to understand more about company finance. This specifically designed three part course will help participants to: • understand the terminology used by accountants allowing you to contribute more effectively to boardroom discussion; • understanding the accepted financial ratios used to assess the financial health of a business; • distinguish between management accounts and the statu-
This is the third year that the course has been run. Spaces are limited to 15 and early registration is recommended.” tory financial reports of a company; • understand financial statements in accordance with accounting principles and standards. Attending this course will enable you to: • identify the financial role and responsibilities of directors; • better interpret financial statements; • establish the financial health of a business using accepted financial ratios. A commitment is necessary as participants will be required to attend the full programme and there will be some preparation work to be completed before each session. This is the third year that the
course has been run. Spaces are limited to 15 and early registration is recommended. Two recent attendees have been Simon Lockwood (IoD committee member) and William Durning (CEO, Chamber of Commerce). “The Financial Toolbox applies equally to existing as well as spiring directors. It covers a wide range of financial topics with the focus on applying the knowledge in real life governance situations. This is what sets it apart from other financial courses I have attended and means it should be a priority on any director's development plan.” Simon Lockwood “The Financial Toolbox gives those Directors without a financial background the insights and confidence to participate fully when reviewing the financials of an entity, as such it is a critical component of continuous development – I couldn’t recommend it more highly.” William Durning The Waikato branch wishes to acknowledge the valued contribution made by our platinum sponsor KPMG to the development of this course. Register at www.iod.org.nz
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also interacts with Facebook and China’s primary social media site WeChat. Info Site is currently only available for retailers and tourism operators based in Waikato but the development team is working furiously to get the service up and running New Zealand wide. “Think about the huge number of Chinese popula-
tions residing around the world. The scale for this multilingual platform is huge and opens access to markets that businesses don’t usually have the resources or know how to communicate to,” says Info Site CEO Bob Qin. Being Chinese themselves, Info Site founders Bob Qin, Fang Fang and Luke Lee found it hard to navigate the English ‘Grab One’ type sites. They also noticed that a huge number of traditional retailers had no presence online. “Without having a presence online, retailers are missing out on a lot of foot traffic. This is especially the case for the Asian market. If
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Strengthening transport links Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the announcement a $13.9 billion investment partnership in New Zealand’s land transport system over the next three years. The 2015-2018 National Land Transfer Plan (NLTP) is a true partnership between local authorities who invest local funding on behalf of ratepayers and the NZ Transport Agency which invests national funding from taxes, charges and fees through the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). The $13.9 billion invest-
ment includes $2.72 billion from local government, with $10.5 billion from the NLTF and the remainder from the Crown. The plan incorporates an update of Funding Assistance Rates and the establishment of the One Road Classification system, two key developments for better transport investment and decision making. LGNZ president Lawrence Yule says the NZ Transport Agency’s continuing coordination with local government to improve the quantity and quality of investment in transport networks is exciting to see.
“LGNZ believes that this will support local economic productivity and ultimately improved regional and national prosperity,” says Lawrence. The preparation of the 2015-18 NLTP has been informed by 16 regional transport committees and Auckland Transport developing and submitting regional land transport programmes outlining activities to be prioritised for NLTP funding. The $13.9 billion investment marks a 15 percent increase compared with the 2012-15 NLTP.
Waikato Innovation Park employs business support advisor for Waikato-BoP Waikato business growth hub Waikato Innovation Park has employed a new business support advisor whose main focus will be the Bay of Plenty region. Cate Hlavac will represent Callaghan Innovation on the ground in Tauranga. Waikato Innovation Park delivers the Regional Business Partner Programme which offers funding through New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Callaghan Innovation to innovative and export-focused businesses that want to grow. In recent years, the two organisations have collectively distributed about $20m in funding to Waikato and Bay of Plenty businesses annually. Cate brings extensive experience to the role, having worked in global business development for nearly 20 years; the last 13 of which have been with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in both Canterbury and more recently in Bay of Plenty. “Having worked for NZTE for many years now, I have a good understanding of what it takes to create successful businesses and achieve internationalisation,” she said. “My business networks are strong in the
Bay of Plenty. I know local businesses have the capacity to develop world class products and services, and I’m excited to get started on working with them to help validate their ideas and support a culture of innovation.” Waikato Innovation Park Business Growth Team leader Peter Maxwell said Cate will be working hard to develop new business partnerships in the area. “We are delighted to have someone of Cate’s experience and connections within the Bay of Plenty business community join the team,” he said. “A big part of Cate’s role will be helping businesses with research and development to enable them to meet market opportunities by creating connections and linkages, making referrals to NZTE and in some instances helping them obtain funding.” Catehas a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Microbiology from Canterbury University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Systems from Victoria University and is particularly interested in the role customer insight plays in innovation. She starts in her new role this week replacing Amanda Gilbertson.
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ship harmony, with nearly one in three (27 percent) saying the bathroom being left in a mess bugs them, while 14 percent - or 625,000 people - say they’re incensed if their beloved doesn’t change the toilet paper roll. And beware of taking too long in the bathroom, with one in 10 (11 percent) of those surveyed saying it’s the very worst habit their partner could have. Backing up a well-known stereotype, almost twice the number of men (15 percent) say this is a problem compared with women (8 percent). Unsurprisingly, 16 percent of women say leaving the toilet seat up is the biggest mistake a man can make in the bathroom, while 8 percent of people get frustrated by their loved one leaving the toothpaste tube in a mess in the morning. However, the biggest annoyance is hopping into the shower to find your partner or flatmate has used up all the hot water and left you with a cold shower to start the day, with nearly one-third (30 percent) of people saying it’s the very worst habit someone can have. The survey has also revealed four in 10 New Zealanders are often surprised at how high their winter elec-
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Australian investment at FoodWaikato Nu-Mega Ingredients, a subsidiary of Australian public listed company Clover Corporation, has made a significant investment commissioning trial work with their microencapsulated powders at the recently expanded FoodWaikato Plant at Waikato Innovation Park in Hamilton
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u-Mega supplies products into the global infant nutrition and medical foods markets. Nu-Mega’s technology enables nutritional oils to be microencapsulated into spray dried powders to be added to infant formula, foods and beverages. Nu-Mega has invested close to $600,000 in the FoodWaikato plant to produce its microencapsulated Omega 3 and Omega 6 powders. “We are thrilled to have signed on Nu-Mega as one of our customers,” said FoodWaikato
Plant manager Dave Shute. “Nu-Mega’s investment has enabled FoodWaikato to install the process capability required to produce their technically demanding products.” Dave said FoodWaikato had recently completed a number of successful trials for Nu-Mega and were pleased to soon be starting to produce commercial quantities of their products. Nu-Mega’s spray dried microencapsulated powders use a CSIRO patented technology to stabilise the sensitive Omega 3 and 6 oils. “Our proprietary technolo-
Nu-Mega ingredients chief executive Peter Davey (left), explains the plant to MBIE minister Steven Joyce (centre) and Hamilton East National MP David Bennett gies protect those sensitive oils from oxidation, allowing them to be added to infant formula, foods and beverages,” explains Nu-Mega Ingredients chief executive Peter Davey. “The Waikato facility pro-
New legislative changes for children’s workforce On July 1 new requirements came into force for government-funded organisations that employ or contract people to work with children. These new legal requirements are part of the Government’s Vulnerable Children Act 2014, and the first of a multi-phased approach to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. July 1, 2015 – What’s changed? Under the Vulnerable
Children Act 2014 any paid employee who is governmentfunded and working with children must now be vigorously safety checked. This includes “core” workers (those who work alone with or have primary responsibility for children – e.g. teachers, doctors, social workers) and “non-core” workers (those who have regular but limited child contact e.g. nonteaching school staff, general
hospital staff). Safety checking requirements are being phased over several years to give the workforce of 280,000 time to comply. The first phasing of this new legislation occured on July 1, 2015, when all new state-funded core workers needed to be safety checked before starting a new role. Following this; • July 1, 2016 – All new, statefunded non-core workers
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industry in New Zealand. We have already seen interest from existing and new customers,” he said. Food Waikato’s $5.7m expansion was opened last month by MBIE minister Steven Joyce,
adding a nutritional formulations ‘wet side’ processing capability. The first stage of the plant, a spray dryer facility, was opened in May 2012 at a cost of $12.8m, however higher value products like infant formula and aged care formula tend to involve mixing of ingredients in complex formulations. The new expanded facility now offers this capability. Mixing offsite and transporting to FoodWaikato created regulatory, product integrity and processing challenges, says Waikato Innovation Park chief executive Stuart Gordon. “The expansion has allowed us to work with customers like Nu-Mega to expand their manufacturing footprint into New Zealand.” FoodWaikato is a subsidiary of Hamilton City Council-owned Waikato Innovation Park and is the Waikato component of the Callaghan Innovation-sponsored New Zealand Food Innovation Network.
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Child Matters, New Zealand’s specialist child abuse prevention organisation safety checked • July 1, 2018 – All existing state-funded core workers safety checked • July 1, 2019 – All existing noncore workers safety checked • Safety checks will need to be updated every three years after each check is completed. Why do we need safety checking?
Fortunately the majority of adults working with children are committed to their safety and wellbeing. Yet adults who are unsafe to work with children can, and do, find their way into our organisations often with disastrous consequences. The costs of not screening and vetting, or relying on
‘common sense’ can be enormous - both for children and the organisation. Robust and consistent safety checking helps assess whether people seeking to work with children may pose a risk, and help to prevent known abusers from entering the children’s workforce. Continued on page 10
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days to come in and see us. “We can schedule your appointment on the same day if you phone us in the morning,” she said. Old Villa Dental has increased its staff by adding a new dentist and hygienist to be available 24/7 for dental emergencies. “We have staff available on call around the clock to ensure our clients don’t end up suffering any pain,” said a sympathetic Annette. “Simply call our EMERGENCY phone at 021-771-827 and we’ll be there for you with our quality, affordable dentistry and payment options and plans.” Our latest technology that has made this possible includes: • The latest 3D crown milling technology on site (CEREC CAD/CAM), which saves patients having to wait for long periods for their crowns and bridges. • WaterLase assisted treatment. • Low radiation digital x-ray equipment.
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Employers are responsible to ensure ‘vulnerable’ workers receive extra effort and understanding We have far too many people in our community who have long criminal histories and when they are released have difficulty adapting to the working environment.
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ith the aging of our workforce, we are going to need to find more effective ways to make this transition to being a productive member of the community. This story, Ngawharau v Porirua Whanau Centre Trust, is about one such situ-
ation that went pear-shaped through lack of effective communication. Apart from being a sad tale, this is really important for ordinary employers working with socially vulnerable people because it places another responsibility on their shoulders.
HR and the Law > by anne aitken Anne Aitken, HR Professional Email: anne@anneaitken.co.nz Mr Ngawharau had a long history of criminal offences, drug and alcohol addiction. He had spent 20 years staying clean and bettering himself (albeit with a couple of convictions along the way) to achieve entry to study for a degree in social work with Te Wananga o Aotearoa, and at
New legislative changes From page 9 What is required in the new safety checking regulations? Many organisations already have screening and vetting checks in place to ensure that applicants are safe to work with children. However, because there has historically been no standards for safety checking, there are often gaps in the safety checking process. One common area of risk is an over-reliance on a clean criminal record and a lack of focus on identity verification and reference checking. The Children’s Action Plan identified the need for more consistency in safety checking processes. New safety checking regulations require employers to; • Confirm the person’s identity
• Collect and consider further information about the person – including work history, referee check, interview and third-party checks. • Undertake police vetting these checks go much deeper than a criminal record check, and include incidents that have not resulted in criminal charges. Section 28 of the Vulnerable Children Act outlines a list of specified offences that will prohibit a person from working directly with children • Evaluate all the above information to assess whether the person poses any risk to children. As an employer, if you are unsure whether the worker is deemed as ‘core’ or ‘non-core’
– it is always best to treat them as a ‘core’ worker and undertake as thorough safety checking as possible. The new safety checking and workforce restriction regulations are just a part of several initiatives to enhance the safety and competency of professionals who work with children. It is important to note that in the first year of this legislative roll-out, the focus will be less on prosecuting (unless there are serious or repeated breaches) and more focused on educating and supporting organisations to comply. For more information about the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and upcoming changes, visit www.childrensactionplan. govt.nz
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the time of this incident, was in his second year of study towards his degree. In February 2012, at 52 years of age, Ngawharau went into the first regular job he had ever held, as a social worker support person with the Porirua Whanau Centre Trust. The Trust offered Ngawharau the role knowing his history. The Judge commented In taking on such a vulnerable worker the Trust also assumed more responsibilities than might otherwise have been the case. One of those responsibilities is the extra effort an employer of a vulnerable worker may have to go to in order to comply with its good faith obligations… Ngawharau’s role was essentially to provide assistance to young people in need and to families having to deal with domestic violence. In May 2013, at the initiative of his employer, Ngawharau was seconded to a sister organisation for a week, to recruit students for its programmes. At the same time Ngawharau heard gossip that the manager, Ms Kelly, was
not happy with his performance and that he had become a liability. Ms Kelly, however, contended that Ngawharau was not happy (something he denied) and she offered a secondment to give him a change. The terms of the secondment were not clear (in fact Ngawharau didn’t know what a secondment meant) and he was called back to the Trust to do work during the week. When he returned to the Trust after the week, the sister organisation asked the manager to extend the secondment. After three weeks of secondment, Kelly says she called Ngawharau into her office and said he had to choose which organisation he was working for and the Trust couldn’t afford to pay him if he wasn’t working for them. Ngawharau heard her say: “I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have to let you go”. He reacted angrily and stormed out of the meeting, knocking over a chair in the process. The following day he returned to work, apologised for his reaction and asked for confirmation of the decision
in writing. Instead, Kelly suggested it would be easier if he resigned, to which he said he would think about it. He never resigned and never returned to work and the employer claimed he had abandoned his job. Ngawharau contended that he had been dismissed. The Employment Authority agreed with the employer, that Ngawharau abandoned his job, but the Court found that the actions of the Trust resulted in the termination of the employment, therefore it dismissed him. Having reached this conclusion, the Judge applied the test as to whether the dismissal was justified and found that there were serious procedural defects in the process. He went on to say that as Ngawharau was, in his terms, a vulnerable worker, the employer needed to treat him ‘with kid gloves’…”it was essential that the employer comply in every respect with its statutory good faith obligations”. The really important message here is that where you have workers who do not have a solid history of work experience, the court has found it is incumbent on the employer to make an extra effort to ensure the employee understands what is happening. This principle could be applied to school leavers, people with language or literacy difficulties, people who are new to New Zealand and people who have not been active in the workforce before.
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Beautiful garden creates a ‘special place’at Braemar Hospital A corner in the Braemar Hospital grounds in Hamilton has been turned into a special garden where patients, visitors and staff can spend quiet time. By Mike Blake
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ury yourself in thought, watch the world go by outside, study the garden art or just sit and read a book…this is a spot that has been masterfully crafted. When Braemar Hospital was first developed on land at the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive there was the Salvation Army’s Family Home adjacent to the driveway, standing where the garden is now.
Braemar CEO Paul Bennett said this held up the design of entry access in the early days. “We had to settle for a narrow lane as a driveway and it really wasn’t satisfactory”. “We gave the house to Women’s Refuge and it allowed us to open up access and plan for the garden, which has now been ‘officially’ open for three weeks,” he said. After designing and creating an inner courtyard at the hospital, Mark Sherson, of Higher Ground Landscapes was first on
the list when the call went out for a designer to look at the new opportunity. “We had no hesitation in giving Mark a call,” Paul said. “He did such a great job with the internal courtyard and feedback has been so positive that when the Family Home was shifted and we could see the opportunity for a garden development, we called him straight away.” Mark submitted the concept design and according to Paul the finished product has exceeded all expectations. A most peaceful aspect is the centrepiece water feature. “We have gathered garden art from local gallery InSpirit, owned by Jenny Scowan,” he said. The garden proudly displays
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Coresteel Waikato named franchise of the year Three awards, including Franchise of the Year, Highest Sales Volume and Best Bespoke Building made all the hard work worth it for Coresteel Buildings’ Waikato franchise.
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he awards were received at the annual Coresteel Buildings National Conference, held in Auckland 27-28 May. Coresteel Buildings specialise in the design, manufacture and construction of steel buildings. The Te Awamutu-based team comprising Gary White, Trina White and John Morrow, was the first Coresteel Buildings franchise to launch in 2008. There are now 20 franchises nationwide. “Coresteel Waikato displayed outstanding growth in the past year and continues to maintain excellent systems and great interaction with Head Office. The team has an unwavering commitment and dedication to the Coresteel brand and so the award of Franchise
of the Year was well deserved,” says Haemish Reid, General Manager, Coresteel Buildings. The company received the Best Bespoke Building award for Hamilton Heliport Limited’s hangar facility at Hamilton Airport. “The Coresteel system allowed the owners to realise their vision of a hangar that was both practical and stylish in its design. The result was a custom-built hangar which includes two 18 metre wide bi-fold hangar doors and two levels of modern smart looking offices,” says Trina White. The Waikato team was also awarded the prize for Highest Sales Volume for achieving the highest number of projects small or large to be completed in 2014.
Coresteel Waikato directors from left, John Morrow, Trina White and Gary White with their awards for Franchise of the Year, Highest Sales Volume and Best Bespoke Building at the Coresteel Buildings National Conference. “Last year we completed new buildings for Animal Breeding facility in Cambridge (2500sqm), Silver Fern Honey in Hamilton, Spray n Bake Otorohanga, Hamilton Heliport, several clearspan steel homes and many other
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In 2013 John Morrow joined Gary and Trina as a director, bringing with him a focus on system management. “In the seven years we have been operating our team has grown to 22 full time employees, including our office team of qualified quantity surveyors and project managers, and our team on the ground of LBP qualified carpenters, qualified roofers and steel erectors. Having an excellent team who specialise in these areas enables us to undertake turnkey projects with quality and efficiency.” Gary and Trina have been part of the local community for more than 17 years with a small break of 18 months in Northland, while John is a Te Awamutu local and has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years. “In the Waikato we are set aside from our competitors not only by the quality of our product, but by our customer focus and determination to always deliver buildings on time and on budget, says Gary.”
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Volkswagen a value-driven fleet partner Ebbett Volkswagen has delivered a driving solution that will see Prolife Foods increase its efficiency on the road while enhancing the company’s environmentally friendly ethos.
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he Hamilton-based food producer, home of brands including Mother Earth and Alison’s Pantry, is committed to bringing a sustainable approach to all aspects of its
operations, including fleet of cars. Initially considering Hybrid cars, chief executive Andrew Smith found vehicle choices were severely limited. Meeting Richard van den Engel, Ebbett Volkswagen
dealer principal, Andrew soon discovered that similar fuel efficiency could actually be achieved by a traditional combustion engine. Volkswagen, which similarly places sustainability at the heart of its operations, became a natural fleet-partner solution for Prolife Foods. The Volkswagen Group has set itself the goal of becoming the global leader in environmental protection. Through resource-efficient production and a broad-based approach to powertrain and
Prolife Foods driving sustainable business practices onto the road fuel technology, Volkswagen aims to be the world’s most ecologically sustainable car manufacturer by 2018. “With Volkswagen’s focus on innovation in sustainability we boast models in our range that offer the same, if not better fuel efficiency than equiva-
lent Hybrid models,” Richard explains. “The Golf Comfortline TDI has an average fuel consumption of 3.9 litres per 100 km while the Passat Highline TDI 135 kw, available in October, uses only 4.6 litres per 100 km.”
Just getting a feel for the upper end of the Volkswagen range is Howie King, Prolife Foods chief financial officer, under the watchful eye of Jessica McKinnon, account manager at Ebbett Prestige
The all new Passat has been awarded the prestigious European Car of the Year Award for 2015, recognising its efficiency and also its quality and functionality. The new lightweight model is more compact in terms of its footprint on the environment compared with its competitors. With its roomy interior and the biggest luggage space in the class, it is an ideal fleet option for sales people who are on the road. Richard says that Ebbett Volkswagen staff are really excited about the opportunity to provide Prolife Foods with its new set of wheels. “We take a personal approach to doing business, sitting down to firstly understand a client’s needs and exploring how we can add value to their business,” he explains. “It’s clear Prolife Foods is motivated towards running a sustainable business. Moving towards a vehicle fleet that is kinder to the environment reinforces this message,” Richard says. Andrew says the team at Prolife Foods is really pleased with the new fleet of cars. “They’re safe, economical and comfortable for our staff to drive, but just as importantly, they’re kind on the environment – a value that is hugely important to Prolife and its brands.”
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Holden welcomes first AWD turbocharged performance sedan Insignia VXR introduces three Holden firsts - Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane, Change Alert and Auto Emergency Braking Pricing from $69,990 RRP
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olden’s first all-wheeldrive (AWD) turbocharged performance sedan will arrive in New Zealand dealerships soon, marking the second important instalment in Holden’s new European product onslaught. Following the recent exciting launch of Astra and Cascada, Holden will welcome the top of the range, sporty Insignia VXR which boasts stunning design, sophisticated technology and European quality all in a true
mid-sized performance car. Built in Russelsheim, Germany, Insignia VXR features state-of-the-art AWD technology and sporty performance via a 2.8 litre V6 turbocharged engine which, when partnered with a six- speed automatic transmission, delivers 239kW of power and an impressive 435Nm of torque. Kristian Aquilina, Holden New Zealand managing director, said Insignia VXR was an exciting addition to the Holden range.
“New Holden Insignia VXR is visually impressive with a great road presence it’s also an exceptional build quality with breath-taking performance. Insignia only adds to the Holden DNA of performance and brings a new and exciting drivers car to the mix,” Kristian said. “The German designed and engineered AWD is loaded with additional equipment and is sure to impress customers looking for that true performance mid-size sedan.” “This new addition to the Holden portfolio shows how serious we are about our future product strategy and Insignia VXR is a tantalising taste of things to come.” The vehicle will introduce three new sophisticated tech-
nologies to Holden, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Change Alert and Auto Emergency Braking, which join numerous other premium features such as Adaptive Forward Lighting, Blind Spot Alert and FlexRide Suspension. Insignia offers three performance settings; Standard, Sport and VXR, allowing drivers to customise the vehicle’s performance features such as responsive accelerator and gear change, sport steering, firmer sports suspension and a greater rear bias AWD setting. The next generation MyLink infotainment system boasts an eight-inch touch screen display and is complemented by a premium audio system with seven high-quality speakers. Adaptive Cruise Control The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses a radar sensor to monitor the distance to the preceding traffic and to maintain a selectable gap and the desired speed by adjusting
the speed automatically with engine management and brake intervention. The vehicle is automatically braked if necessary and restarted by using the accelerator pedal. In combination with ACC, the integrated Forward Collision Alert (FCA) uses the radar sensor of the ACC to detect the vehicle ahead. Auto Emergency Braking The Holden Insignia VXR is fitted with state-of-theart safety features including Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The safety feature supports the driver in mitigating the severity of some front-end crashes by automatically braking the vehicle for an imminent collision. AEB may help non-attentive drivers that have not yet taken corrective action, avoid or mitigate crashes with vehicles ahead by automatically applying the brakes. This action reduces pre-impact
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From page 1 a year, water quality complaints have gone from being the highest across the Auckland region to almost none. A recent report from the Waikato Regional Council has noted that a CCO “may lead to an increase in plant performance and environmental outcomes.” Stephen agreed this would be the case, noting the CCO’s board of directors would be professionally liable for any environmental issues. “No-one could argue against improving environmental performance, particularly around the Waikato River and its tributaries. Hamilton, Waipa and Waikato have a unique opportunity now to do something that will really set the sub-region up for the future and ensure a much more resilient waters network. The question is… will the politicians be brave enough to make the change?” In June, Waikato District Council voted in principle to support the establishment of a ratepayer-owned CCO with Waipa District and Hamilton
City Councils. At the time, Waikato Mayor Allan Sanson said his councillors had not focused solely on the savings but “also considered the nonfinancial benefits including better environmental outcomes for the district.” Hamilton City Council and Waipa District Council have yet to formally discuss and decide on whether or not to accept the recommendation. A final decision to form a CCO cannot be made until the communities of Waipa, Waikato and Hamilton City have been consulted. The full independent report, plus other information, is available at www.waterstudywaikato.org.nz The NZCID represents more than 80 of New Zealand’s private and public sector infrastructure organisations. Members include construction and design engineering firms, major lending institutions, equity investors, utility providers and professional service providers. The organisation aims to promote best practice in national infrastructure development.
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It’s flu season – have you got your mask on? Employment Law Focus There has recently been commentary in the media about various District Health Boards recommending staff have the flu vaccination, questioning staff on whether they have in fact had the vaccination, and asking for reasons why not.
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aikato DHB has now implemented a policy called “Vaccinations for Health Care Workers” which promotes the screening for and immunisation against a number of infectious illnesses, including influenza. Where current employees have not received the seasonal flu vaccine, they will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical or procedural face masks, during the declared influenza season (usually end of June to the end of October) if undertaking clinical duties or being present in a clinical area. Staff are required to disclose their vaccination status so the information can be collected, stored and managed by the DHB. The DHB will be subject to strict privacy regulations about how they use and protect this information. Policies like this raise the question of, “what happens when the employee says
‘No”? In this case, we are talking about two issues: • The request for the disclosure of personal (medical) information to an employer; and • The requirement for an employee to do something they may not want to do – i.e. vaccinate or wear a mask. What information can an employer reasonably request? In general an employer can ask an employee (including a prospective employee) for any personal information as long as it is relevant to the role that the person does or would be doing, and is necessary for the employer to collect. A common situation in which an employer can request personal medical information from an employee is when an employee takes sick leave and is required to produce a medical certificate. In most situations the med-
ical certificate will not state what the actual medical condition is. In situations where an employee has been away from work for an extended period of time (usually at least three months) and the employer is considering whether they are medically fit to perform their role, the employer can request the employee sees a doctor or specialist of the employer’s choice, provided the employment agreement states this. The employer can request that the employee consents to medical information being released to the employer. In the context of a hospital, it is likely that information confirming that an employee is free from or protected against infectious disease would help
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the DHB to meet its obligations to provide a safe workplace under the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992, and is therefore a reasonable request for information. What would happen if an employee refuses to wear a mask? An employee is likely to face disciplinary action if they refuse to undertake a lawful and reasonable instruction from their employer. Because the DHB has an obligation to both its employees and its patients to try to minimise the spread of infec-
tious diseases in the hospital environment, the direction to vaccinate or wear a mask is likely to be seen as a lawful and reasonable instruction. We recommend that all workplace policies set out the consequences if an employee refuses to comply. A Drug and Alcohol Policy that requires employees to undergo drug and alcohol testing should include a statement about what will happen if an employee does not comply. For example, if an employee refuses to submit to a drug and alcohol test and the
employer believes they may be working under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the employer can commence a disciplinary process. The failure to undergo the required drug and alcohol test can be taken into consideration by the employer when deciding what action to take. It will be interesting to see whether the DHB’s vaccination policy has the effect of increasing immunisation rates among staff, and whether there are any challenges to the policy and its implementation at Waikato DHB.
Faster access to cancer services in Waikato
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Waikato DHB is focused on delivering faster access to improved cancer services. Dr Coleman today visited Waikato Hospital’s chemotherapy day stay unit and met with staff and patients as well as representatives from the Cancer Society and Hospice Waikato. The unit has up to seven registered nurses who treat 30 to 40 outpatients a day from Waikato, and also
Tairawhiti and Lakes DHBs. “Waikato DHB has a plan in place to provide faster access to cancer services,” says Dr Coleman. “As a regional cancer centre, Waikato DHB plays a significant role in the Midland region helping to treat patients as well as improving the delivery of cancer services. “The DHB is working towards achieving the Government’s new 62-day faster cancer treatment health
target which puts the lens right across the cancer pathway. “Waikato DHB is also reviewing their systems against the national tumour standards for 11 of the most common tumour types which will help to improve the quality of care.” Dr Coleman met with one of the DHB’s cancer nurse
coordinators. They fill an important role, acting as a single point of contact for patients and families. Cancer nurse coordinators work closely with Hospice Waikato and WaikatoBay of Plenty Cancer Society. Budget 2015 invested an extra $4.6 million into Hospice Waikato to expand community palliative care services.
CopierWorld winners in competitive field It wasn’t many years ago that the pointy heads at universities were telling us we would soon become a paperless society. So what do we do about our photocopier and the reams of paper stored away? “Keep them,” said the wise old business owners who knew better than the slick PHDs of the time. And, how right they were. Everyone is electronically hooked up somewhere, through PC, mobile phone, ipad, home computer and, wait for it… PHOTOCOPIER. Yes, we are photocopying more and more every day and the new models coming onto the market are getting more and more switched on (literally). These days you can receive a document on your iphone from a client, while out on another call, send it to the company photocopier and have a printed copy on your desk waiting for you when you get back. How’s that? Alternatively the office can have the photocopier copy a plan or document and send that direct to you. Also the definition built into photocopiers these days is excellent. One local company that has starred on the local stage for some 25 years is CopierWorld, offering leading brands and local service. General manager, Steve Moulden, who has been at the helm of CopierWorld for the past 12 years, and his wife Sheryl have just returned from Los Angeles
Toshiba Australasian Dealer of the Year 2015 CopierWorld general manager Steve Moulden (left) and wife Sheryl receive the Toshiba 2015 award for Top Dealer, Premium Category - Australasia after receiving the Toshiba 2015 Top Dealer, Premium Category for Australasia. Winning awards for excellence in customer sales and service is not unusual for Steve and CopierWorld, having captured the 2011 Top Dealer Award for Australasia and the 2014 Top Dealer Premium Category for Australasia. Steve and his team carry out all sales and servicing from their office at 401 Anglesea Street, Hamilton. They also provide a full copycentre offering copying, lamination, printing of business
cards and document finishing. While Steve says competition is strong, it’s not a bad thing as it make the whole CopierWorld team strive harder to satisfy the company’s large base of clients. “One of our greatest strengths is that we don’t outsource any of our processes. “From delivery to service to consumables, it’s all handled locally. “CopierWorld’s smooth efficiency in maintaining the excellent Toshiba range is of great benefit to our clients,” said Steve.
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Wake up to clear vision every morning
Ortho K means freedom from daytime glasses If you’re a glasses or contact lens wearer, you probably think that you’ll be wearing glasses or contact lenses for the rest of your life. This is no longer the case, apart from invasive lLaser surgery there’s a new advance in technology known as Orthokeratology or ‘Ortho K’. How Ortho K works According to David Burn of Paterson Burn optometrists, this treatment consists of a customised pair of contact lenses that reshape your eyes while you sleep. On waking in the morning, you will able to see clearly enough to go without glasses or contact lenses for the whole day. “It is an amazing feeling to see a patient the following day after their first night in Ortho K, they are usually so excited and enthusiastic,” said David. This doesn’t mean Ortho K is a cure for vision problems, but provides freedom from the need for eyewear during the day. As soon as Ortho K is no longer used, the eye begins to resume the shape it was before the treatment began but does not worsen.
“A large percentage of our Ortho K patients are between seven years and 70 years of age and benefit from being glasses-free to enjoy all their sports and daily activities. “As well, Ortho K has been scientifically proven to reduce progressive shortsightedness in children and teenagers,” he said.
“It is an amazing feeling to see a patient the following day after their first night in Ortho K, they are usually so excited and enthusiastic.” Who can benefit from Ortho K lenses? • Unsuccessful contact lens wearers • People who dislike glasses
and contact lenses • Employees who work in dusty work environments • Those who want refractive surgery but are either afraid, or can’t afford it • Young adults showing signs of myopia progression with a family history of shortsightedness • Sports people and those who spend a lot of time in the water Where to find out more Not all optometrists are trained in fitting and managing Ortho K. Fortunately, Paterson Burn Optometrists has several trained clinicians like David Burn and Damian Koppens who will be able to determine whether Ortho K may be suitable for you or your family members. For more information phone 0800 678 663.
Keeping Waikato safe Could your business sustain the loss of vital equipment caused by a fire or a hefty fine from Worksafe due to a workplace injury caused by an electrical piece of equipment? If the answer is no, then it is time you had a chat with your local test and tag specialists. Jim’s Test & Tag has a fantastic team of technicians based right here in Waikato ready to greatly reduce the risk of either of these things happening. As part of New Zealand’s largest specialist test and tag service provider our Waikato team is already looking after the electrical safety of hundreds of businesses in the region, shouldn’t you be one of them? Why should you choose us to look after your electrical safety? Well obviously we think we are pretty great at what we do but the benefits to you as a business owner or someone responsible for the health and safety of others are extensive. With more than 10 years in the industry, Jim’s Test & Tag has built up the expertise and procedures to ensure that as many busi-
nesses and organisations as possible are reducing their risk of an electrical incident. Through detailed reporting each of our customers has peace of mind that their testing has been carried out to the highest standard and with these reports they can prove that they have been tested correctly. You are contacted each time your testing is due and there are no hidden surprises when the invoice arrives as in most cases a flat rate is agreed before we even start. Taking health and safety seriously we conduct a full risk assessment of your environment before starting our testing to ensure that we aren’t going to cause you or your staff any issues and it ensures we stay safe while we check your equipment. The best way to find out if we are the right service provider for you is to give us a call and arrange an obligation free appointment for one of the Waikato team to visit your site. We look forward to hearing from you soon. www.jimstestandtag.co.nz 0800 454 654 • info@jimstestandtag.co.nz
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Workplace health monitoring crucial This month the Select Committee considering minor changes to the Health and Safety at Work Bill reports back. employees are potentially exposed? Plant or processes may have changed, resulting in a requirement to minimise the impact of a new hazard through health monitoring. The inclusion of spirometry or audiometry may need to be considered for some groups of employees.
ried out by competent and skilled occupational health nurses? Placing occupational health services in the hands of an experienced and qualified Occupational Health professional is now required. It enables a thorough analysis of results and sound decision making in accordance with the draft regulations. • Do reports contain clear information and recommendations? Occupational health reports form an important record for your company. These should contain test results for all employees seen, and any actions required. Abnormal results must always be followed up, either with a repeat test or by referral to a general practitioner. What else do I need to know? WOHC are your occupational health specialists, and will guide you through the health and safety process, giving assistance and advice relating to health monitoring, workplace education and training. We have expertise in a wide range of industries, and can deliver a tailored package of occupational health services to your company.
Placing occupational health services in the hands of an experienced and qualified Occupational Health professional is now required.” • Is health monitoring completed annually? An annual programme of testing ensures that both employers and employees receive regular and consistent feedback of results, including advice of early patterns of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, or changes in vision which may impact on safety. • Is health monitoring car-
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Advanced Diagnostics – taking drug risk from the workplace From CK Rahi, operations director for Advance Diagnostics NZ Ltd and a member of the Joint Standards Committee( AUS & NZ ) for revision of Oral Fluid drug screening
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Kiwi-developed low-calorie sugar substitute poised to tackle costly obesity health issues A new low-calorie sugar alternative made entirely from fruit and developed by Kiwis, is set to offer companies around the world a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour.
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eveloped by Kiwi and Chinese joint venture company Guilin GFS Monk Fruit Corporation, Sweet-Delicious is a natural fruit juice made from a small Chinese melon called monk fruit. As a natural low-calorie alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners it is a new way to tackle the growing obesity epidemic. In New Zealand alone, it’s believed 1.2 million Kiwis are obese, at a cost of more than $650 million every year to the public health system, and many companies are seeking ways to sweeten food while avoiding artificial ingredients and sugar. Sweet-Delicious has a number of advantages over existing low-calorie sweeteners. As well as being completely natural, it is considered a food ingredient rather than an additive, and has a clean taste profile that allows it to be used in a wide range of foods and beverages. Several high profile New
Zealand investors are backing the venture, including Stephen Tindall’s K1W1 innovation fund, ACC, and the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund. “Today, product formulators have a toolkit that consists of high-intensity sweeteners, sugar alcohols and low-calorie sugars, but all these products come with limitations and challenges in terms of taste, labelling and consumer perception,” says David Thorrold, New Zealand general manager sales and marketing for Monk Fruit Corp. “However, Sweet-Delicious is a completely natural fruit juice with a very clean taste which meets the consumer demand for natural food products and ingredients that don’t compromise on flavour.” Sweet-Delicious is already being used by two local manufacturers: Auckland-based cereal and product development company Smartfoods, owners of the well-known Vogel’s cereal brand; and INLINE Nutrition, based in Dunedin,
which uses a powdered form of the monk fruit juice in their range of protein supplements. “We have worked with the usual natural high intensity sweeteners, but monk fruit juice concentrate has outperformed the alternatives in terms of taste while also offering a very consumer-friendly ingredient label,” said King Chok, innovation and product development manager with Smartfoods. “Because of these benefits we have incorporated monk fruit juice in a new product formulation that we have just completed for a major Australian supermarket chain” he says. The ingredient also has
applications in the growing health food market. “After testing a range of different options, monk fruit juice won out due to its clean flavour profile and low calorie count.” says Lawrence Alloo, managing director at INLINE Nutrition. “We also didn’t want to compromise by using an artificial sweetener, or anything that interfered with the great taste.” With the global sweetener market now worth more than $US60 billion per annum, Monk Fruit Corp. will harvest 250 million monk fruits this year, and is the world’s largest producer of the fruit.
The product has FSANZ approval, and is considered a traditional food in New Zealand, Australia and China. Monk Fruit Corp. has patent applications in place for SweetDelicious in China, the USA and Europe, and will officially launch the product at one of the world’s biggest food ingredient trade shows (IFT 2015).A monk fruit extract product developed by the company for the US market is already being used by some of the world’s biggest food producers, including Nestlé, Pepsico, The Coca-Cola Company, General Mills, and Kellogg. Mr Thorrold says the company expects to see plenty
Students encouraged to sign up for cyber challenge Interest is growing in the second Cyber Security Challenge, organised by the University of Waikato. Organisers say there’s still plenty of time to sign up for the popular two-day event in September and support will be available to ensure competitors get the most benefit. People signing up before September 7 will receive free t-shirts and organisers are also arranging shuttle buses to the venue over the two days. The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge provides secondary school students an excellent opportunity to be involved in one of the fastest growing technology sectors. The Cyber Security Challenge is being organised
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managed to clear half the challenges while there was one challenge which no one was able to solve. It was won by a team of university undergraduate students. This year’s event is based around a pirate scenario and top performers will be in line for some awesome prizes. Organiser Dr Ryan Ko says last year’s event was a success and he is keen to see secondary school students, industry professionals and other interested people involved this year. The University of Waikato offers New Zealand’s only masters degree in cyber security and CROW is the only cyber security lab in the country. The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge is on September
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Panel system celebrates 25 years Reaching a milestone in any area of life is always a great feat but then the milestone is a quarter century in business and producing more than 9000 homes it is certainly a reason to celebrate.
By Candra Hansen An innovative panel system, founded by Les Wykes in 1990 has just hit its 25th year and owners Melissa and Andrew Savage spent the afternoon earlier in July celebrating as a token to the past. Nestled in the heart of Huntly, this family-owned business has grown and developed from an idea to a reality. Over the years saw Metrapanel develop new innovations and change the face of building within not only the region but also on a national scale. The Metrapanel housing system is at the forefront of prefabricated building industry. It uses strong materials which can be assembled 30
– 60 percent faster than traditional methods of construction. A 180 sqm house can be produced providing a turnkey solution in six weeks. “Industry players are looking for speed of construction with more efficiency to increase turnover. On average Metrapanel has been involved with 350 builds per year and with the building industry on the up, the growth within the company has been substantial. Their recent increase in order for its innovative safe ceiling solution is testament to this. Markets such as Auckland and Christchurch are keeping the team busy and through utilisation of a vast installer network they are able to streamline the process for the end consumer. “Through our collaboration
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with installers, we are able to work together to secure opportunities,” says Andrew. “Kiwis are becoming more open to new innovations and prefabricated, modular homes are a-buzz in the community. “More competitors are surfacing but our 25 year history with a proven product gives us a great advantage.” It is clear that Metrapanel is proud of its roots and excited about its future along with its new opportunities. The 20-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity is just one of the ways Metrapanel gives back to the community along with being a founding member of PrefabNZ, educating the industry regarding the benefits of prefabrication. The company is also heavily involved in Huntly with partnerships formed with many of the businesses in the local community. Reaching the 25 year mark has given Andrew and Melissa
The Metrapanel factory based in Huntly. the chance to not only reflect on where they have been but has also opened doors to what will be an exciting future. “We are looking to get a few more key installers on board with the Metrapanel range,” says Melissa. “Getting more innovative, open-minded people with good resources and similar core values to us will be a great way to grow our business even more and open up new markets for us to reach.” There are limited spaces available for new installers and submissions are open now. The joining process is simple and full training workshops are provided to lucky applicants. For more information about Metrapanel look out for them online www.metrapanel.co.nz or give the team a call 0800 156 100
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Five community organisations to compete to win $10,000 in a Waikato ‘Dragons' Den Community Waikato is organising a conference called Rising to the Challenge, Hikitia ki te Wero.
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his conference is specifically for the Waikato community sector to provide two days where participants will be inspired, engaged, learn, and make connections. The conference will include workshops, learning marketplaces, and keynote speakers including Tony Christiansen, Dale Williams, Nigel Latta, Dame Tariana Turia, and Te Radar. The Dragons' Den will be a special part of the conference. Five finalist organisations have been chosen to present their community projects to a panel of dragons (i.e. funders) and come away with a grant to help fund their project. The organisation judged the most promising and best presented project will be awarded up to $10,000 for the project from a total prize pool of $15,000. All finalists will receive a prize. The five finalist organisations are: • A ge Concern, Hamilton: Age Concern would like to extend their services to older people into the South Waikato. They propose to investigate what’s there, what’s needed and what’s missing. • Breakthrough Commun-
ity Trust, Taumarunui: Their project will provide a forum for whaanau in their hapori (community) to address and prevent bullying, depression and suicide through the expression of waiata (song), haka (dance), sport, parent/children activities, the arts and tes-
timonies. • Colville Social Services Collective Tr u s t , Colville: CSSC wish to purchase a caravan to be used as an office/meeting space and during the summer break allocate it to one of the upper Coromandel beaches for staff and volunteers from other not-for profit organisations to holiday at a ready-made camp setup. • Taupiri Youth Group, Taupiri: Reconstructing the Taupiri Mountain
Companies Act amendments Registration requirements for the incorporation of New Zealand companies have been amended from May 1, this year. The purpose of these amendments is to assist with the prevention of misuse of New Zealand companies and provide additional powers to the Registrar of Companies. As with the enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, these changes are consistent with the trend towards increasing the identification of the individuals and entities involved in commercial transactions in New Zealand.
What you need to know about the changes: New company applications: All new companies will be required to provide the following as part of the application process: • At least one director who is: resident in New Zealand; or resident in Australia and also a director of an Australian incorporated company. • Details of every director’s date and place of birth; and • Details of the company’s ulti-
Heritage Bush Track to the summit. • Y WCA & Shama, Hamil-ton: The combined SHAMA and YWCA young women’s leadership programme aims to support young women, from all ethnicities and backgrounds, to become the next Aotearoa-New Zealand leaders and achievers. Community Waikato CE, Andrea Goble, says that the Dragons' Den provides a great opportunity
for organisations to highlight their work and will be entertainment with a serious purpose– a different way to allocate grants to deserving organisations. “While we are looking forward to the entertaining aspect of the Dragon's Den presentations, ultimately we are very proud to be able to present a significant prize that will fund a regionalcommunity project, and a number of smaller prizes that will contribute toward a number of other projects.”
Community Waikato contributes toward building a strong community sector in Waikato by supporting and informing community organisations. It’s a regional organisation that provides a one-toone advisory service, mentoring, information, facilitation, training, scholarships, connections, advocacy and Tindall Foundation funding. ‘Rising to the Challenge’ will be held on July 29 and 30 at the Kingsgate Hotel Conference Centre.
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Associate at Norris Ward McKinnon Commercial Corporate team. Email: phillip.hyde@nwm.co.nz | www.nwm.co.nz mate holding company, if applicable. Existing companies: All existing companies (incorporated before May 1, 2015) will be required to provide the following: • From May 1, 2015 – Date and place of birth details of all new directors added to a company; • From July 1, 2015 – Date and place of birth details for every existing director as part of the filling of annual returns after July 1, 2015; • By October 28, 2015 – At least one director who is: resident in New Zealand; or
resident in Australia and also a director of an Australian incorporated company. It is important to note that details of a director’s date and place of birth will not be publicly available. It will also be important to carefully consider the implications of being appointed a director of a company, especially where the primary purpose of your appointment is to satisfy these new requirements. This could be the case where an overseas holding company wishes to appoint a New Zealand resident employee as a director of its New Zealand based
subsidiary. All directors, regardless of the purpose of their appointment will owe duties to the company, the company’s shareholders and other persons dealing with the company. These statutory duties can not be contracted out of. As a director you must be actively engaged in the management of the company and ensure you have sufficient information and authority to enable you to discharge your duties. Accepting a role as a director in the absence of this places you in a precarious position with an increased risk of personal liability.
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they also have all the back-up and support they need. “It’s up to them, and their families, to determine exactly what that level of support should be.” A key part of their philosophy is to help people with disabilities get connected – helping them to have a rich and fulfilling life enhanced by a network of meaningful relationships. “The people we support are now placing more importance on hobbies, being part of community groups or taking on new challenges such as getting jobs or starting their own businesses,” says Kate.
Under the ConneXu philosophy, this is best achieved by connecting them with likeminded people from their community and other agencies, with the support of a carefully selected team from our staff. The new brand has been revealed in a series of three launches over the past two weeks – for staff, for the people ConneXu currently support and their families/whanau, and finally to other stakeholders. At each of the launches, Sharleen Greenwood, who has been supported by ConneXu since 2013, stole the show with her graphic depiction of the way connections have enhanced her life. For more information on ConneXu visit www.connexu. nz or call 07 871-8847
Sharleen Greenwood uses colourful ‘connectors’ to demonstrate how her life has become more multi-faceted and interesting thanks to the expanded network of connections she has developed with the support of ConneXu. She is pictured with operations manager, Kate Shaw.
German agricultural giant BayWa awards inaugural $150,000 research scholarship to New Zealand student Auckland University Student, Nikolai Macnee, has been awarded a $NZ150,000 scholarship from German agricultural giant BayWa AG to complete a four year research-based PhD in the field of horticulture. The scholarship is the first of its kind for BayWa outside Germany and sees the fulfilment of a commitment made during the purchase of fresh produce company T&G (formerly Turners & Growers).
Recently in New Zealand, BayWa chief executive, Professor Klaus Lutz, presented Nikolai with the scholarship and took the opportunity to discuss the importance of science and research for the industry. “BayWa, through the BayWa Foundation, is passionate about promoting and supporting education, healthy nutrition and renewable energy,” said Professor Lutz. “When we acquired T&G we
wanted to ensure that we created an educational opportunity in New Zealand that would benefit a local student and the industry. With Sir John Anderson on board to support the BayWa Foundation in New Zealand, we hope that Nikolai will be one of many New Zealand PhD students we can help support.” Nikolai, who lives in Auckland, will be working with Plant and Food Research New Zealand and will undertake the
doctoral degree in the field of fruit development / molecular plant physiology for kiwifruit. “The appearance of fruit is a key factor for consumers when differentiating new cultivars and fruit evaluating quality,” said Nikolai. “The skin on fruit, in particular kiwifruit, can be smooth or hairy depending on the level of programmed cell death used in each species. “My research will study the molecular and physiological
events that determine whether kiwifruit skin will stay alive or die during fruit development. “The research aims to guide breeding attempts of new kiwifruit cultivars and give a greater understanding of the triggers in fruit development.” The scholarship is managed by Education New Zealand on behalf of BayWa AG and strengthens the relationship between the German-based company and the New Zealand horticultural industry.
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f successful, it could generate new revenue for your company and potentially make millions. Before proceeding any further you research the product, the market, the production process and expected costs. Once you’ve gathered and analysed the information, you then make the decision to proceed. Come year end, you’re reviewing the expenditure you incurred and note that from start to finish, it cost $5m to get the product to market. Of this, $1m relates to costs incurred before you made the decision to go ahead with the product. Are you able to treat any of the expenditure as tax deductible? Feasibility expenditure Although not expressly referred to in New Zealand’s income tax legislation, case law supports the proposition that an existing business can claim a tax deduction for costs incurred to determine whether to proceed with a proposal. This expenditure could include the cost of engineering surveys, environmental studies, industry analysis, market research, professional fees and producing prototypes. However, once the decision has been made to proceed with the acquisition or development of an asset, expenditure
incurred beyond that point, is more likely to relate to the asset itself and be non-deductible capital expenditure. Inland Revenue commented on this distinction in its statement on the treatment of feasibility expenditure when it stated, that in the capital versus revenue context in relation to an existing business, a distinction may be drawn between amounts expended on initial investigations to determine possible prospects and amounts expended once a decision to proceed with any prospect in particular has been made. Accordingly, we would have previously concluded that there are strong arguments for deducting the initial expenditure of $1m, while the balance of $4m incurred after the decision to proceed is likely to be non-deductible. However, on 19 June 2015, the Court of Appeal (COA) delivered its judgment in CIR v Trustpower Ltd, and in the process, shifted the line that defines what comprises deductible feasibility expenditure. Background Trustpower is an electricity generator and retailer. It developed a pipeline of potential generation projects upon which it undertook feasibility analysis. As part of this process, and
before committing to construction of any particular project, Trustpower spent $6.5m on applying for resource consents across the 31 March 2006, 2007 and 2008 years. Inland Revenue took the view that expenditure was not deductible. In an earlier decision, the High Court found that the expenditure was incurred as part of the feasibility process and was deductible. Justice Andrews considered the resource consents were not stand-alone assets separate from the project to which they related. Therefore, the expenditure must be treated in the same manner as other expenditure on the projects. The Commissioner had already accepted that expenditure on the underlying projects (other than on the resource consents) was deductible feasibility expenditure. Submission Inland Revenue took the case to the Court of Appeal and argued that when viewed as stand-alone assets, the resource consents were depreciable intangible property meaning that the expenditure was on capital account. Inland Revenue also argued that the expenditure was incurred after the feasibility stage ended, when Trustpower engaged consultants to assess environmental effects, before applying for the resource consents. In response, Trustpower argued that the Commissioner’s characteri-
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Although not expressly referred to in New Zealand’s income tax legislation, case law supports the proposition that an existing business can claim a tax deduction for costs incurred to determine whether to proceed with a proposal.” sation of the expenditure as being ‘of a capital nature’ was incorrect and that the feasibility stage did not end until Trustpower’s Board approved acquisition of the consents. Court of Appeal decision The COA found that the disputed expenditure could not be deductible because it was not incurred in carrying on Trustpower’s business or in earning the income of the existing business or in performing the income-earning operations of the existing business. The COA’s view is that Trustpower’s business is the generation and retailing of electricity, not the develop-
ment of a pipeline of new projects. Therefore, expenditure relating to possible future projects in Trustpower’s development pipeline is capital in nature as it relates to extending or expanding its business structure, and not part of its ordinary business activities. Feasibility expenditure in relation to capital assets will be on capital account. Therefore, it was irrelevant whether or not Trustpower had decided to proceed with the capital projects before incurring the expenditure. Impact of the decision The COA decision leaves the law in a state of confusion. It appears to result in all feasibility expenditure incurred in investigating potential capital projects being on capital account. This appears contrary to existing case law and the Commissioner’s interpretation of that case law as set out in the Commissioner’s interpretation statement on the deductibility of feasibility expenditure (IS 08/02). The finding that expenditure incurred for the purpose of extending or expanding a business does not have a nexus with a taxpayer’s existing business is concerning. We would suggest it is an ordinary part of any business to be constantly seeking new
opportunities and determining how those opportunities fit within the company’s existing business. Inland Revenue needs to issue guidance on the decision as soon as possible, including what is required if a taxpayer has followed Inland Revenue’s guidance that now contradicts the COA’s decision. Meanwhile, Trustpower has 20 working days to seek leave to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. The comments in this article of a general nature and should not be relied on for specific cases. Taxpayers should seek specific advice. About PwC PwC firms help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 195,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.co.nz PwC refers to the New Zealand member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/ structure for further details. © 2015 PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand. All rights reserved.
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CTC Aviation employee receives national aviation award Hamilton man, Rocky Rua (37) was one of only ten people nationwide to receive an award at this year’s Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Annual Dinner held in Wellington recently.
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ocky, a flight safety officer at Hamiltonbased flight training organisation CTC Aviation, was the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Michael J Neville/Boeing Airplane
Company Award. Chairman of New Zealand Aeronautical Trusts Limited (NZATL), John Mounce, said the award is managed by the NZATL and was established following seed funding from
Boeing back in year 2000. “The aviation award Rocky received is a memorial to the late Michael Neville, who was once a very well respected aviation lawyer in New Zealand,” he said. “It is made to a young person working in New Zealand’s aviation industry who demonstrates excellence in work ethics, values, results, and has intention for further study or learning. “The first award was offered in 2000 and there have been only 10 awarded to date,
with Rocky being the deserving eleventh.” CTC Aviation chief operating officer – Ab initio Training (NZ), Peter Stockwell, said the flight training organisation “couldn’t be more proud” of Rocky’s achievement. “Rocky has worked for CTC Aviation since 2011, initially as a flight instructor, and more recently as a flight safety officer. “In his flight safety officer role, he is making a significant difference through the introduction of new initiatives
Efficiency starts at the farm gate Turbulence in commodity prices really sharpened focus at this year’s National Fieldays on technology and practices that improve onfarm efficiency, according to New Zealand’s largest agricultural lender, ANZ New Zealand. “Softening dairy prices were a reminder for farmers that commodity markets are cyclical and fortunes can change very quickly,” says Graham Turley, ANZ’s managing director commercial and agri. “Reducing costs and investing in efficiency is the best insurance farmers can have against low points in price cycles and give them more certainty to reinvest in productivity and profit.” Results of the ANZ Privately Owned Business Barometer - which were released at Fieldays - showed smaller and family-owned farms moving towards the sort of formalised business man-
agement and decision-making process normally used by larger corporate operations. “These corporate processes are often very different from what many farmers are used to. However, most see this as a positive change as they impose disciplines on the business that are both necessary and beneficial,” Graham says. “How to apply these disci-
plines to their circumstances, and how to utilise new technology to drive further efficiency, were top of mind for many farmers at Fieldays.” ANZ was again getting behind National Fieldays as a strategic partner. ANZ is not only New Zealand’s largest on-farm lender, but it is also the largest bank to agri supplier industries, processors
and exporters. ANZ’s strategic partnership with Fieldays reflects its broad and longterm commitment to New Zealand agriculture. “We’ve been sponsoring Fieldays for more than 40 years, during which time millions have attended what has become a landmark event for agriculture in this country, and internationally,” Graham says.
and programmes such as a new company safety ‘identity’ and a safety magazine. “He has completed ongoing professional development and training, achieving a higher than average first time pass rate in all flight tests. “Rocky takes great satisfaction in his work and upholds our company’s ‘Committed to Excellence’ standards that we pride ourselves on,” Peter said. Concurrent with fulltime work during 2014, Rocky completed a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in Indigenous Management at the University of Waikato. His Masters dissertation focused on assessing Maori participation in flight training and identifying scope for increasing participation in line with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. “Maori have been historically under-represented in aviation. It is my desire to continue to encourage participation by Maori in the area of pilot training and to further
identify areas for improved Corporate and Government collaboration,” Rocky said. “I feel very honoured and humbled to receive the Michael J Neville/Boeing Airplane Company Award. I look forward to utilising my professional and academic experience in making positive contributions in both pilot training and aviation safety.” Before joining CTC Aviation, Rocky gathered experience in both an airline and the education sector, including working as a flight attendant and learning and development facilitator for Qantas Airways, and as a flight instructor at the Waikato Aero Club. “In recognition of Rocky’s professional performance, commitment to the flight training sector and in particular flight safety, his enthusiasm for ongoing professional development, and his strong interest in furthering the participation of young Maori in aviation, we are proud to present Rocky with this award,” Mr Mounce said.
KCE appoints Linda Robertson as independent director King Country Energy Limited (KCE) announced recently it has appointed Linda Robertson to its board as an independent director effective from July 31. The position is an additional director and takes the total number of directors to six. Linda has also been appointed to the board of KCE subsidiary companies. Linda has significant governance and energy sector experi-
ence, and is a chartered fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. Linda’s current governance roles include serving as: director and chair of the Audit Committees for Dunedin City Holdings Limited and Dunedin City Treasury Limited; member of the Audit and Risk Committee for the Ministry of Social Development; director of Hunter Downs Development Company; and member of the
Technical Advisory Committee for the New Zealand Export Credit Office. Previous directorship roles include: director and chair of Finance and Risk Committee of NZ Post Limited (1999 -2002); director of Energy for Industry Limited (2010-2012); director and chair of Audit and Risk Committee of Earthquake Commission (2008-2011); member of Audit and Risk Committee of Inland
Revenue (2009-2013); and chair of Audit and Risk Committee of Statistics New Zealand (2008 – 2015). Earlier in her career Linda held senior executive roles at Meridian Energy, Transpower and Contact Energy as well as finance roles in the banking sector. Linda holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and a post graduate diploma in Banking from Massey University. KCE chair-
man Toby Stevenson welcomed Linda to the board: “We are delighted that Linda has agreed to join the board. Her extensive background in governance, energy and finance will add considerably to our directors’ mix of skills and I look forward to working with her.” Other KCE directors include: Toby Stevenson (chair), Babu Bahirathan, Tim Cosgrove, Brian Gurney and Brian Needham.
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Pauanui Waterways – a unique canal resort Pauanui Waterways is a unique residential canal resort development situated within the sheltered waters of the TairuaPauanui Harbour, located along the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula.
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he development undertaken by Hopper Developments is now complete with a total of 325+ lots. Pauanui Waterways was the first of its kind in New Zealand, and has become a highly acclaimed Coromandel neighbourhood best known for its impressive canal front property designed to encompass the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Pauanui Waterways is waterfront living at its finest. Residents enjoy the fresh, pristine waters of the canals with a variety of water activities such as swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and much more. The generous waterfront sites at Pauanui Waterways enable residents with the ability to own private jetty and boat ramp facilities with spectacular waterfront outlooks onto the canal. Boats and an assortment of watercraft are often strung in front of the many well-presented waterfront homes, all adding to the character of this unique marine development. The locality of Pauanui Waterways means boating is made easy, with cruising, diving and fishing grounds all found immediately beyond the Pauanui Harbour entrance.
Simply set off by boat to explore the many nearby islands, harbours and white sandy bays of the Coromandel east coast. The last of the waterfront sections are currently selling starting from only $680,000. Pauanui Waterways also has a few waterfront property options available. Inquire about the 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront apartment priced to sell at $850,000. If the complete waterfront package is of interest to you, Pauanui Waterways is currently selling a new unique waterfront housing development called the Quays Villas. The Quays includes 12 exclusive villa-style homes, landscaped and turn-key, complete with private shared boat ramp, private beach and marina berth. Tailored to your needs, with 3 or 4 bedroom options, these homes will provide a waterfront lifestyle that is second to none. The first unit is y sold, with the second to be built over the 2015-2016 summer. For more information please visit www.pauanuiwaterways. co.nz or phone the sales team on 0274 973 095.
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LMB, small, but innovative This small, yet innovative Waikato-based company, Luke Matchett Builders Ltd was created in early 2011 by Luke and Janelle Matchett and is a family run business. With Luke having more than 20 years' experience in building and renovating homes in New Zealand and abroad, the couple felt that they had the knowledge and expertise to create a dynamic new building company of their own. After a successful first four years they now have an established team of builders in place who are more than competent to tackle any challenge thrown their way. LMB is also a licensed building practitioner and proud member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand which gives their clients that extra vote of
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A year full of variety for expanding Antanas Procuta Architects’ team Antanas Procuta Architects’ year continues to be full of variety – from local school projects at Hamilton Boys' High and Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, a historical church restoration project, and smaller projects for local councils, to several new coastal and urban houses and substantial home alteration projects completed or underway around Hamilton, Waikato, and the Coromandel. One of the practice’s highlights this year was winning an NZIA Waikato/ BoP residential award for its Southbank Townhouse in Cambridge. Another milestone will be
the completion of its first offsite built house – constructed mostly in a factory near Cambridge, it is now undergoing final on-site finishing at its rural hillside destination near Raglan. The company’s second bespoke design prefabricated house will start construction soon, before being trucked in sections and assembled on site at Aotea in just a few months. “In the residential arena, we’re starting to see demand for homes to accommodate multiple generations, and with features to make ageing at home easier,” said Antanas Procuta. “This means designing
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erfectly poised to adopt a new building concept, Rotorua could rival the likes of Scandinavia and Germany in future years through panelised prefabrication construction. Recently more than 40 builders, architects and engineers got together for a Grow Rotorua wood first panelised prefabrication workshop, with Offsite Design managing director and consultant Johann Betz. Johann said that Rotorua could become nation leaders in this modern and innovative approach to construction, due to its forestry resources and nimbleness as a small city. Often weather dependant, traditional building processes can be full of delays and unproductive building time. Much to the appeal of builders and clients, the concept of building via panelisation takes those inefficient processes and places the majority of construction into a large warehouse-conducive to productivity and incremental learning, ultimately ensuring top quality results.
Johann says the challenge for Rotorua is to get into the fabrication of building components and make it here. “You already have the trees, this is now about figuring out ways you can add value and employ locals to undertake the job. And I think with a woodfirst policy, it should be easy to achieve.” Panelisation also lends itself well to interesting and innovative architectural designs and could potentially add another facet to Rotorua’s already comprehensive list of tourism offerings. Sigma Consultants principal architect, Damian Jensen, believes panelised prefabrication would take off best within the commercial industry in Rotorua. “It was good to hear and see how successful it is overseas and there’s no reason it can’t be done here in Rotorua. “We don’t have a housing shortage in Rotorua like Auckland and Christchurch, so I believe this method has great opportunities for the commercial industry in the future.”
R & B Consultants developer, Ray Cook, has been the first to lead the way with a wood first concept, motivated by geotechnical issues often found throughout Rotorua. “We would never have been able to build a two storey building on this site as it would be too heavy, but the great advantage of prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels (CLT) is that they are much lighter than concrete. “Being a geothermal centre we come across a lot of geotechnical issues and if this build goes as easily as we predict, developers and investors are sure to take advantage,” he says. For existing construction companies, the shift towards prefabrication is not difficult as it is essentially “building with a different type of material” however the entire process may prove challenging as it requires collaboration with architects, prefabricators and engineers from day one. Despite challenges, greater control over the final price of buildings is achieved through this holistic construction approach.
A year full of variety for expanding From page 25 by increasing demand, making them more affordable for everybody. “Independent sustainability rating systems like HomeStar and GreenStar are also gaining recognition in New Zealand, and particularly for commercial buildings there is evidence that good
‘star’ ratings (which indicate high sustainability credentials) can provide a competitive advantage in the market, appealing to both investors and potential tenants.” The bespoke architecture practice now has a team of eight - registered architects, graduates, technicians, and
planners, having further strengthened their sustainability capability earlier this year by taking on graduate architect Rachel Mennie. Rachel focused on sustainable design during her studies, and already has one sustainable house project to her name since graduating.
Holmes Consulting Group engineers a riverside legacy Positioned for stunning views up and down the Waikato River, Ratcliffe House is a unique, striking structure from brilliant local architect, Mark Wassung, of Design Engine Architects. Creating such a distinctive architectural form wasn’t without its challenges—the design is a combination of some 1000 cubic metres of concrete and more than 500 tonnes of structural steel, with nearly 30 tonnes of marble completing the Egyptian themed interior finishes. From a structural engineering perspective, it was a project Holmes Consulting Group jumped at the chance to deliver. “We absolutely loved working on this project’ says Jeff Matthews, business manager for the company’s Hamilton office. “The structural form is really complex, with geometric proportions no one has ever tried before. “We needed a combination of local knowledge and our national expertise to bring the structure to life, with Holmes Consulting Group people in Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland
contributing to the project alongside our Hamilton team,” he said. “The structural team spent a lot of time getting the concrete and steel to work in harmony on such a large scale, and we’re very proud of the result.” One of the most ambitious parts of the Ratcliffe House design was the extremely thin edge of the concrete slab, which was curved at the end of a 16 metre cantilever. To allow that thin edge, Holmes Consulting Group designed special fabricated steel columns known as ‘flying megaftas’: strong, slim columns that provide the necessary support to the slab. Owner Robin Ratcliffe, was even able to pitch in on the columns, using his expertise in truck trailer design to enable the delivery of the megaftas. The thin slab helps create a sense of a floating floor, without letting the concrete dominate the aesthetic. Inside, Wassung’s magnificent curved staircase threw up some extremely tough geometric challenges. Using home grown analysis and Revit modelling software, Holmes
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A chat with G.J.Gardner Homes and I felt inspired to begin my building project By Mike Blake
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f you have ever thought building a new home would be a tough assignment…worry no longer. A short visit to G.J. Gardner Homes will inspire you with confidence and enthusiasm. You will experience a totally new way of bringing together your new home project. In fact, I called in to meet with managing director Jeff de Leeuw to have a chat about his business and I left with the feeling that, after buying and selling older homes through the years…now might be the time to build a new one. The big difference is the experience. Not just the experience of the exciting journey for their many varied clients but the knowledge and experience that the business has. Jeff has put together a management team of experienced players second to none in the home building sector. And it takes just six of them to total nearly 100 years in the GJ Hamilton business. This is where the experience comes in when you check through the senior management team sheet and see members who have been with the firm for 18, 17 and 15 years with a heap of eights and nines scattered throughout, you can begin the planning process with confidence. Because these are the people who will hold your hand and help you through the tough decisions when deciding
on the home you desire, where to put it, how best to finance it, even which way it should be facing. It is a very personalised experience for you, so take advantage of the expertise of the best in the business. Jeff says one of the aims of G.J.Gardner Homes is to de-risk the investment for clients. This is done by following through a unique G.J. Gardner sales process. This process enables G.J. Gardner to understand all the personal requirements of its cli-
ents which in turn delivers a far better end result for all parties. This can also be achieved by making use of G.J’s house and land packages. Part of Jeff’s responsibilities is to acquire land in Waikato for this purpose and they buy more of it than anyone else. This saves clients the hassle of finding suitable land in the location they require and instead choose one which has already been acquired and have one of the great G.J designs built on it. Another neat aspect of de-
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risking your new home build with G.J.Gardner is that the company has its own finance company, Onion. Onion Finance will assist with finance if needed and a super bonus is that they will fund the total build and you pay at the end if necessary. G.J.Gardner’s promise is to take the worry out of building by providing a fixed contract price, a pre-agreed construction time and a fully comprehensive specification schedule so there are no hidden extras or surprises.
Jeff says clients may be totally involved with all major aspects of the process or they can leave everything up to the team of specialists and pick up the keys when their home is finished. G.J’s colour consultants keep up-to-date with the latest trends and designs and can assist with selections and ideas to complement your home. All G.J’s builders are professional trades people, many of whom have been working for the company for many years. Preferred subcontractors
have been carefully selected for their expertise, reliability and commitment to quality workmanship. G.J. Gardner Homes is building more homes in the Waikato region than anyone else, in fact, it is more than double the second placed firm. And it’s for good reason. The G.J. Gardner experience is worth experiencing. They have three show homes in Waikato with another under construction and a fantastic office in Pukete Road. I’m on my way!
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and twin studio units. This accommodation facility ‘Clearways’ is equipped with communal lounges, kitchens, laundries, sports facilities and outdoor entertainment areas and is a great home away from home for CTC trainees from all around the world. CTC Aviation’s range of innovative and exciting programmes includes the Diploma in Aviation Flight Instructor Programme. This course is eligible for student loan funding and has a sponsored Flight Instructor course along with the potential of a highly sought after job as a flight instructor with CTC Aviation on graduation. Another exciting opportunity is the 18 months long Qatar Airways MPL programme from which you graduate as a Qatar Airways pilot based in Doha flying A320s. Qatar Airways has one of the most modern aircraft fleet
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loves, brollies and rising power bills has a ring to it not dissimilar to ‘lock, stock and two smoking barrels’. Certainly winter is fully here in all its glory. As we rug up, throw on layers, and hunker by the heaters, there’s a natural pull to slow it up a bit, if not completely hibernate, until spring comes. My husband and I are fortunate to have spent six weeks of this winter on the other side of the world, taking ourselves to places we’ve always dreamed of. Along the way, we hunkered down not by heaters but rather in shady places, hiding from the sun and its soaring temperatures. On reflection, I guess it was another sort of hibernation certainly we slowed life right down, concerned only with what we might do and see on any given day, and this offered us the opportunity to check in about where we’re at in life, where we want to be, and how we’re doing so far. When did you last pause to check in? Sure, not everyone has the luxury of disappearing for six weeks … I get that … but whether it’s here or somewhere else, a ‘check in’ is important along the way. Our Everest Group team knows this first hand. We work in and alongside businesses,
helping NZ employers create exceptional workplaces, and we know that today’s business world is fast paced and demanding. It requires companies and organisations to be flexible and responsive to remain relevant and competitive. Amid all that high pressured stuff, we meet people - business owners and staff alike - whose vision and dedication spurs them on yet takes them places they never dreamed of. Sadly, they’re run ragged, stretched and strained, and wondering why it’s not quite as satisfying as they imagined it would be. Perhaps this is you. In his TED talk, Off Balance On Purpose, Dan Thurmon proposes that life balance is intriguing and desirable, yet completely unrealistic. (I can hear you breathe a sigh of relief!) Instead of seeking balance, he talks of constantly making adjustments and corrections to protect yourself as you go through life, while responding to opportunities and challenges that come your way. With a liberated approach of living our lives ‘off balance, on purpose’, the question then becomes “are you off balance in response to your world? Or are you off balance on purpose - deliberately and intentionally?” He points to the power of meaning and purpose, suggesting that the most effective individuals are those
who have learned to harness the power of purpose, and leverage that for amazing results in all areas of their lives. So, with those thoughts in mind when you next check in, take time to consider these five spheres of your life: Your work – your professional pursuits and commitments. Are you working on purpose, choosing the right work and the right environment to develop your talents and skills, add value, lead others, and make a difference? Your relationships – your family, your friends, and other people you care about. Are you reconciling your relationship commitments with your work commitments, considering them in your thinking and your decisions? Your health – how you fuel yourself. What are you putting into your body? How are you fueling your body, resting your body, so that you have the energy to move forward on purpose? Your spiritual growth – this means different things to different people, but to live a life on purpose, it’s important to know your spiritual purpose, your practices and principles, and live in congruence with that. Your personal interests – your hobbies, your joys, your passions. Are you doing the things you enjoy, that make you You; that make you unique? Dan Thurmon suggests that being intentional in these
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five areas of our lives - by constructing our life from the inside out - we will better manage the interconnectedness of it all. A connected life pattern will help you sustain the opportunities and challenges, twists and detours that happen without running yourself ragged, being stretched and
strained, and wondering why it’s not quite as satisfying as you imagined it would be. We don’t need to choose between life and work. It’s not either/or; it’s both. I’m grateful to have spent a few weeks this winter, seeing more of this amazing world we live in. It’s always good to disconnect
from life for a while, and to be reminded that seemingly important things are really not so important in the big scheme of things. History of people and places teaches us that there is no one way to live, which makes the concept of off balance, on purpose more dynamic. In the end, it is what you make it.
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Growing good citizens with Perry Outdoor Education Trust Since 2003 Perry Outdoor Education Trust (POET) has worked with teachers in secondary schools by facilitating the development and delivery of outdoor education programmes for students. This is enabled by build- Auckland and Christchurch ing the capability of teachers regions. to facilitate the programme Coordinators are experithrough professional learning enced outdoor educators who and development and, by con- work alongside teachers suptributing to programme deliv- porting them to deliver outdoor ery costs so that experiences experiences for their own stuare affordable for students. dents so they do not have to Programme coordina- rely on costly outdoor providtors work in 11 low decile ers or in many cases elect not schools, six of those in the to go at all. Waikato (Te Kauwhata, Huntly, Where possible experiences Ngaruawahia, Melville, Waihi take place close to home, are and Forest View, Tokoroa), the low cost and help build conrest are spread through the BoP, nections between students and
their local environments and communities. A key principle is that outdoor programmes are facilitated by teachers. Positive relationships between teachers and students are promoted in recognition of the importance of these relationships in engaging students to learn in the classroom. The long-term sustainability of the programme in the school is more likely when schools are able to deliver programmes themselves. POET also supports schools in developing their systems to ensure quality outcomes
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are achieved consistently and experiences are safely managed. Up-skilling teachers is done through on-going professional development throughout the year and at an annual residential ‘base’ camp. This year base camp will be held at Raglan and includes sessions on safety management, facilitation and processing skills for learning in outdoor activities, camp cooking, beach education, mountain biking and tramping skills. Base Camp is open to educators outside of POET schools to attend so that POET’s expertise can be more widely shared. In 2014 more than 3800 students, student leaders and teachers attended POET camps. Working with schools to ‘grow good citizens’ is a key and in each of the 3 year level programmes at years 9, 10 and 13, an aspect of citizenship is developed. Student community service and student leadership on junior camps are some of the ways good citizenship happens. Programme coordinator Gemma Periam says: “ It is gratifying to repeatedly hear from senior students who give up three to five days of their busy schedule to be responsible for a group of about 10 juniors, that they are shattered, have learnt a lot about managing a group of students and have a new understanding and respect for the lot of a teacher.” POET has strong partnerships within the community and works with a number of
It's chow time and the 'victims' line up. community groups. An example is University of Waikato students have the opportunity to volunteer as assistant leaders on school camps. “We are a charitable trust in the truest sense of the word and do not receive any government contract funding,” said POET manager Karen Singers. “Securing funding is increasingly challenging especially in the school communities where we operate,” she said. “However we are working really hard to tell our story and attract new business sponsorship which we can target to specific school communities.” POET is a reputable proponent of contemporary outdoor
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Parents oblivious to kids’ online activities According to survey data released recently by Internet security company, Norton by Symantec, many Australian parents are in the dark about their kid’s online activities and are avoiding crucial conversations about their children’s online privacy and security practices. Polling 600 Australian parents across the country, the Norton survey examines parents’ understanding and involvement with their children’s online activities. The survey reveals that 74 percent of Australian parents are oblivious to their kids’ online activities. The Norton survey also shows that many parents are disconnected from their children’s online world and are not engaging with their chil-
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parents admitted that their young children had joined a social networking account even though they did not meet the minimum age rule. To help promote online safety, digital ethics and privacy, Norton has partnered with author, child rights activist and parent, Tara Moss, to be our first Norton Family Ambassador in Australia. While technologies exist today that help parents keep their children safe online, 44 percent of parents surveyed confess they never discuss using privacy settings on their children’s social networking accounts and 43 percent do not have parental controls set up on their children’s connected devices. In addition, almost one in three (29 percent) Australian parents surveyed admit to not having any rules in place about what their child can or cannot do online. Top Tips for Parents: • Have an open dialogue – It’s important to start the conversation with your children early and have open dialogue with your kids. Set aside time to discuss appropriate online behaviour and create age-appropriate “House Rules” about how computers, smart phones and gaming systems are used. It is also important to be a positive role model for children and lead by example. • Educate children – Spend some time educating chilContinued on page 38
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hildren’s education, safety and interests are top priority at Hamilton’s family-owned and operated Little Preschoolers. The ‘home away from home’ childcare centre in Melville offers a nurturing, friendly and fun environment devoted to quality education and childcare for babies through to five yearolds. The centre was established in 2014 by sisters Anne-Marie Te Hira, Donna-Lee Johnston and Rene MacKenzie, who all have backgrounds in early childhood education teaching and administration. “We’re a very communityfocused family and this has been our way of giving back to our neighbourhood. Our parents have also been very involved in the centre and they are honorary grandparents here,” Anne-Marie said. Friendly team members provide inclusive learning opportunities for all children, encouraging interests and experiences through exploration, inquiry and discovery. A Mainly Music session every week is great for budding young musicians and a mirror/ dance room is also popular. Little Preschoolers offers 20 free ECE hours for three and four-year-olds, as well as 10 free hours for two-yearolds. WINZ subsidies are available. The centre is based on building strong respectful, interactive relationships between children, parents, caregivers,
whanau and staff. Teaching is inspired by New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki, with acknowledgement of Tikanga Maori and Te Reo embraced.
Open from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, Little Preschoolers has places for up to 30 children. For more information visit www.littlepreschoolers.co.nz
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Work, play and earn at home with PORSE Nearly two years ago I made the switch from being an Early Childhood teacher in a centre-based environment to being self employed in Home-Based Childcare through PORSE. I had been working in ECE for six years and was feeling worn out for a number of reasons. I tried changing centre’s to see if it would help, but still found that I was not really enjoying a centre-based work environment anymore, so I decided to meet with PORSE. I immediately felt drawn to this organisation based on what I was told of during my first meeting. I loved that each Educator is empowered to be the type of teacher they want to be and for me this is a teacher who facilitates an unhurried, child-initiated environment. I found
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this a contrast to centre-based teaching where I felt I was pressured to be constantly ‘busy’. The benefits I have enjoyed the most are the low ratios allowing more intimate relationships with children, the freedom to teach the way I like to teach, the ability to learn from our environment through regular excursions, and the numerous fun and educational weekly activities provided by PORSE. I was pleasantly surprised by the income I have been able to earn. There is a misconception out there that you cannot earn a lot being an In-Home Educator. I have never regretted my decision to venture into Home-Based Childcare. I often find myself discovering more reasons why I enjoy being a Home-Based Educator so much. Within my first eleven months with PORSE, I worked hard to become a Professional Educator. One of the things that was involved in this process was the Growing in Connections course offered by PORSE. The biggest thing I took away from this course was the importance of respectful, unhurried relationships with children which really cemented my already established philosophy. In the next twelve months I wish to continue working through the Teacher Registration criteria and become a fully registered teacher.
PORSE Hamilton is an In-Home Childcare provider with their office located on Peachgrove Road in Hamilton East. We have been operating for over 20 years and have so much to offer our Families and Educators, including: Nurturing In-Home Childcare.
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Non-stop quality from local owner-operated service Ginny and Sarah don’t like to think of Family Matters as a business … the word ‘profit’ doesn’t exactly get them excited either.
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or these two and their team, Family Matters is all about children and servicing the Waikato community--providing an exceptional homebased childcare service for infants through to five years of age. “We were given the opportunity to be part of something amazing,” explains Ginny. “Our children were in the service because we truly believe in Homebased care for littlies, and we were informed of the possible closing.”
As if that wasn’t enough, the timeframe was a fortnight, and Ginny had to convince Sarah… “because there was no way I was doing it without her!” Both experienced and qualified Early Childhood teachers, with complementing experiences, Ginny and Sarah excitedly moved into the dual roles of managing directors and coordinators and began their journey. In the last three years, Family Matters has flourished, however their core values have
remained the same. “Whether we have 33 children like we did in the beginning, or nearly 200, we will always know who they are; our children and their families are not numbers,” Sarah explains. She knows this is what makes Family Matters different from the others. “It’s about the personal touch, knowing who our families are and where they come from, and working together to provide the best learning outcomes for our little people.” With successful visits and reports from the Education Review Office (ERO) in the last three years, and licensing team at the Ministry of Education, Family Matters continues to go from strength
to strength. “The joint owners fulfil the dual roles of network coordinators and service managers. They provide effective leadership and a positive sense of direction for the service. The owners maintain a high priority on establishing inclusive and mutually respectful relationships with their educators and parents” (ERO, 2013) In the homebased learning environment, children learn through play within familiar home surroundings. They are cared for in small numbers which ensures that
educators know the children and their families very well. Educators provide programmes in their home that respond to children’s interests and strengths. “These programmes are complemented by extensive and regular opportunities for children and their educators to meet and share additional experiences,” ERO confirms. “And educators are regularly visited by coordinators who provide high quality advice and guidance about child development and ways to extend children.”
The Annual ECE Census Report 2014 clearly shows that the number of enrolments in homebased services grew by 89.7 percent in the period from 2004 to 2013, which statistically excites the team at Family Matters. Sarah says the home-based environment stimulates early learning through natural experiences, enabling children to build a solid foundation on which to become life-long learners. “It’s learning within context,” says Sarah. “And I’m very excited that it is starting to catch on”
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Chipmunks…just the ticket for busy Hamilton families
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ylie and Mark Owen brought the franchise to the city as a fresh way to help working parents with before and after school care programmes and to provide fun and entertainment for the kids on weekends, school holidays and for special occasions. Catering for toddlers up to 11-year-olds, the purpose-built Chipmunks venue and café in Maui Street opens at 7am on weekdays and children on the before school programme are given breakfast and delivered safely to school. Chipmunks’ team members can also collect children after
school, give them a healthy snack and ensure homework is completed before parents pick them up before 6pm closing time. The after school care programme for five to 11-year-olds is fun and relaxed, with a variety of daily activities in a safe environment. “The idea is that when their parents collect them everything’s done so they can just spend quality time together. Time is precious and families are busy, so we’re finding these services are very popular,” Kylie said. Chipmunks caters for up to 40 children on the before and
after school programmes, with spaces filling fast. Fun-filled, subsidised school holiday programmes are also popular. It is also a venue of choice for exciting and hassle-free birthday parties. With basic birthday party packages starting under $200, and themes such as princess or pirates, Chipmunks is a great option for no-fuss, no clean up and guaranteed fun times. “We’re constantly refreshing our birthday packages so there’s always something different on offer from year-to-year,” Kylie said. Chipmunks Playland offers unlimited play for children and the opportunity for adults to relax over coffee or lunch with friends at the full service café. Purpose-built play areas feature under-five areas, actionpacked ball blasters, Chipmunks mega slides and an awesome playground structure. Kylie and Mark, who have
“It would have been great to have had something like Chipmunks when our kids were young, whether just for something to do on a wet weekend,
four grown children, are pleased to be offering a helping hand to working families from their purpose designed and built venue in Te Rapa.
a party or for after school care.” For more information about any of Chipmunks services visit www.chipmunks.co.nz or phone 07 848 2421.
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Fill those tables, folks, for the Enrich+ Spectrum Energy fundraising dinner Enrich+ has been supporting those living with a disability in the Waikato region for 25 years.
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n line with the changes to the disability sector that are beginning to roll out across the country Enrich+ has been progressively updating the support options available to those with a disability. Part of this is the launch of Enrich+ Spectrum Energy, the new service specifically dedicated to supporting those with autism and their families. Enrich+ Spectrum Energy currently receives no funding from the government, they rely on philanthropic funding and supports being accessed on a fee for service basis. To further grow the services available and limit the financial strain on families Enrich+ Spectrum Energy is holding a fundraiser on August 21 at the Don Rowlands centre at Lake Karapiro. The fundraiser will include a three course dinner and wine with Master of Ceremonies Shane Cortese, and an auction including sporting memorabilia, art and other exciting items. Tickets are $160 per person or $1560 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets or make inquiries please contact anna. kensigton@enrichplus.org.nz Enrich+ Spectrum Energy is working to deliver individualised, responsive supports to people living on the autism
spectrum. An innovative new support they have developed is a short training package for employers who have or will be employing someone who lives on the spectrum. This training course is a brief insight, for teams and managers, into what autism is and gives ideas for ways to make the work space more autism friendly. Enrich+ Spectrum Energy has seen some great success in this area and is looking to expand to support more employers and employees who live with autism. Other support options include Youth+, a youth group which runs every Wednesday night in Hamilton. Youth+ caters to people aged 13-25 and aims to build social skills, confidence and to
create a safe place where young people can be themselves. Through Youth+ there have also been trips to Rotorua and Mount Maunganui where the learnt social skills are put into practice. Lego Club has been up and running for a term-and-a-half
in Te Awamutu on Saturday mornings and aims to build social and communication skills in youngsters aged 8-16 through the shared enjoyment of Lego. Enrich+ Spectrum Energy’s 1:1 mentoring is a completely individual service were people
living on the spectrum are supported to set and achieve life goals, from gaining employment, deciding on future study options to obtaining a drivers licence and building independence towards moving out of home. There are a limited num-
ber of scholarships, generously donated by The Greenlea Foundation, available to assist people in accessing Enrich+ Spectrum Energy support. All information about support options and the upcoming fundraiser can be found at www. enrichplus.org.nz
Growers elect two new members to HortNZ board Horticulture New Zealand’s grower members have elected two new directors to their board. The two new directors are: John Cook, a kiwifruit grower, from Bay of Plenty Mike Smith, a kiwifruit grower, from Bay of Plenty John Cook has an exten-
sive background in agriculture and horticulture, owning both a dairy and sheep farm, and worked on and had investments in pipfruit, summerfruit and kiwifruit businesses in Australia and New Zealand. John is a member of ZESPRI’s Industry Governance Development programme, New Variety Steering
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Scholarship. Mike Smith has been in the kiwifruit business for more than 20 years, and has a background in dairy farming and the stock and station industry. He is an alumni of the HortNZ Leadership Programme, a member of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc Forum and the kiwifruit industry rep-
resentative to the Horticulture Industry Forum. Mike is also chair of the Green Kiwifruit Growers Association and a member of the Bay of Plenty Young Fruitgrower Committee. The new board’s term started at the HortNZ annual general meeting in Rotorua on July 28.
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Hamilton hotels introduce electric vehicle charging stations Novotel and ibis Tainui Hamilton are taking a lead role in the adoption of electric vehicles, offering free charging stations to guests in what is considered a first for New Zealand’s hospitality sector.
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he two riverside hotels have partnered with Mighty River Power to install the stations, supporting the uptake of ‘home-grown’ renewable electricity as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to imported fossil fuel. General manager of the Novotel and Ibis hotels, Dick Breukink, is proud of the hotels’ efforts to increase access to renewable energy with charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). “We believe that we are the first two hotels in New Zealand to offer this kind of service to guests,” Dick said. “With the rapid growth of electric vehicle ownership, we saw an opportunity to take the lead and to support this growth. “We’ve been offering free valet parking for any hybrid drivers as part of a wider Accor Hotels initiative for some time now, but our partnership with Mighty River Power has opened the door for us to do more.” Mighty River Power chief executive, Fraser Whineray, said the initiative shown by the two hotels was a “perfect exam-
Novotel Tainui general manager Dick Breukink (left) unplugs the fully-charged vehicle of Mighty River Power’s CEO Fraser Whineray ple of the corporate leadership putting more EVs on New Zealand roads”. Alongside charging infrastructure, he said EV purchases by large fleet owners were a key tipping point. “It’s great to see this initiative right alongside the Waikato River, one of this country’s most important sources of renewable electricity, and to be partnering with organisations
that have a vision for a positive change in transport fuels,” Fraser said. “New Zealand has a big opportunity in increasing the use of electricity – that is made right here, costs the equivalent of about 30 cents per litre, and takes about 2 tonnes of carbon out of the environment for every EV on the road every year, he said,” he said. Meanwhile, Dick is looking forward to more
guests using the charging stations. “We have already seen a number of guests pull up and charge their cars,” he said said. “It’ll be great to see more drivers stop-in as awareness and ownership of electric vehicles continues to grow.” The charging stations are now available free of charge for all Novotel and Ibis Tainui Hamilton guests.
Tourism funding increase positive Hamilton & Waikato Tourism is set to receive an injection of funding from its local government partners
to further boost tourism in the region. From July 2015 the local regional tourism organisation
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for the region, the Waikato tourism industry generates six million visitor nights each year and creates more than 7700 full-time jobs. Although successful marketing campaigns to international and domestic markets over the last four years have positioned the region in a very positive light, Kirisays there is plenty more to be achieved. “The city and region has an exciting future ahead with iconic attractions such as Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Raglan and Hamilton Gardens as well as emerging new products and developments including Hamilton city’s river plan, high performance sport, cycleways and developing Hamilton as a business events hub”. Receiving the increased funding will allow us to increase our domestic marketing and business events activities as well as broaden our scope into destination management, in turn creating great economic benefit for our communities,” she says.
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