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Korean trade deal nearly there Hugh de Lacy The long-sought goal of a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, New Zealand’s fifth largest trading partner, is virtually a done deal, but Trade Minister Tim Groser isn’t prepared to say so just yet. “After walking across broken glass on this negotiation over many years I am now prepared to say in public that I’m very confident we can get this thing together, but we’re not quite there,” Groser said. The next step in the drawn-out process would see Groser sitting down with his South Korean

counterpart on the fringes of the Asia-Pacific Economic conference in Beijing on November 8-9, followed by a further meeting about a week later at the East Asia Summit in Myanmar. “All I can say with necessary caution on my part is that nothing’s done till it’s done. “After all I’m one of the millions of New Zealanders who thought when we were leading 8-1 in the America’s Cup with nine sailing days to go that it was pretty well assured – and how wrong that proved,” Groser said. “Apart from the pain it just showed once again in the real world, don’t count your chickens until they hatch. “It’s a simple truth of human behaviour.

“So I’m not prepared to say it’s done: we’ve got one or two final steps, but it’s looking very good.” Negotiations towards an FTA began in 2009 soon after the then South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited New Zealand. Seven rounds of largely fruitless negotiation followed before current President Park Geun-hye gave new impetus to the talks which resumed in February this year in Wellington. The sticking point has been the impact of New Zealand’s agricultural trade on South Korea’s. Last year trade between the two countries was worth $3.59 billion, slightly favouring South

Korea which imported $1.63b worth of products from New Zealand and exported $1.96b worth to here. New Zealand has the largest expatriate South Korean population in the world, with around 30,000 ethnic Koreans living here, and it is also the fourth largest source of foreign students and the seventh-largest source of overseas visitors. An FTA would save New Zealand exporters about $230 million in tariffs, including 89% on butter, 45% on kiwifruit, 40% on beef and 11% on processed wood products. Korean exporters would save only about $5m in tariffs, but their home economy would benefit from a wider range of cheaper goods.

Migration rise a major factor Hugh de Lacy Suggestions the Christchurch post-quake building boom has already peaked, and has only a couple more years to run, have been rubbished by Bank of New Zealand chief economist Tony Alexander. Current record net increases in migration, tipped to reach 50,000 a year by the end of 2014, would ensure an extension of Christchurch building well beyond the actual repair programme, and offer a similar boost to the highly buoyant Auckland market, Alexander told Business North. The Canterbury Development Corporation said recently that economic growth in the region is set to slide over the next two years because post-quake building has already reached its peak. But Alexander said most economists have “been struggling for the past three years to figure out what the profile of the rebuild will be”, and the net migration boom clouds the picture even further. Immigration would have a three-way impact on construction. “Number one, there will be a few extra builders around so I would expect extra houses to be built than would otherwise be the case. “Secondly, I think that the accommodation demand will exceed the speed with which extra supply will come forward, therefore it will tend to place upward pressure on rents and house prices as well,” he said. The third factor arose from the familiarity investors already have with the impact of immigration changes on construction demand, especially in the Auckland market, which “will add even further upward pressure on prices”.

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New crane a big lift for Lyttelton.... Lyttelton Port Company crane drivers, from left, Mike Searle, John Rush, John Coleman, Ray Spain and Nigel Goodmanson get a close-up look at the port’s new $12 million ship-to-shore gantry crane. The Liebherr crane - one of the latest models in New Zealand - has a reach of up to 18 containers wide and a maximum lift capacity of 70 tonnes, and can service vessels up to 8000 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent containers).

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It will give the port’s container terminal the capability to service two vessels at the same time, instead of one, when the first 55m section rebuild of the Cashin Quay 2 wharf is completed in December. LPC chief executive Peter Davie says the crane, along with eight new straddle carriers, “are a $26m investment in infrastructure made by LPC to support enhanced customer service, port productivity and efficiency”.

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Hugh de Lacy A second staff report released by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) into Chatham Rock Phosphate’s (CRP’s) resource application may not restore the damage to the company’s share price caused by an earlier one, but at least it refrains from repeating a recommendation that the application be declined. And that has helped to restore CRP’s confidence in the hearing process as it seeks a marine resource consent to mine phosphate nodules from the sea floor on the Chatham Rise, 450 kilometres off the Canterbury coast at a depth of 400m. The EPA’s second staff report, released on October 22, may also give some hope to Trans Tasman Resources (TTR) which recently had its application turned down for resource consent to mine seabed ironsands off the coast of Taranaki. TTR is planning an appeal. CRP’s share price halved in late August when the EPA released a 175-page report by its staff saying they were “not currently able to recommend granting this marine consent as it stands.” The rejection of the TTR application by a different group of EPA decision-makers came at about the same time as the publication of the first staff report on CPR, and which resulted in CPR’s overseas investors in particular, who have already sunk nearly $30 million into the project, assuming that the project was now dead in the water.

The share price consequently crashed from 22c to 11c virtually overnight, slashing $15m from the value of the project, and it has yet to show any sign of recovery. With the company currently going back to the shareholders for more money, the effect has been that it has had to effectively sell double the number of shares to attract the same amount of investment. The coincidence in timing of the TTR decision – which was unexpected - and the first CRP report prompted unsubstantiated claims from some quarters that EPA staff were sympathetic to, or had connections with, mining opponent Greenpeace. However, in response to CRP’s expression of concern about the first report, the EPA’s decision-making committee on October 14 issued a minute acceding to the company’s request for the new report to “be restricted from offering an outright recommendation or conclusion on the outcome of the application”. CRP had alternatively sought for the second report to be cancelled, but this was declined by the EPA. “We were really concerned the second report should not have recommendations because it wouldn’t take into account any of the evidence

presented to the [resource consent] hearing,” CRP director Linda Sanders said. Instead the second report confines itself to a spreadsheet summary and analysis of the information available up to the start of the hearing. The 25-day EPA hearing, which is sitting in both the Chatham Islands and in Hamilton, is expected to end on November 20, and the EPA is expected to announce its decision in late December. Sanders said that the TTR and CPR hearings had both proved something of a learning curve for the EPA, which established processes for hearing applications under the new Exclusive Economic Zone legislation in mid-2013 based on the Resource Management Act. “I think there’s been quite a lot of learning from the TTR process, and we’re hoping that we will benefit from that,” Sanders said. “So far the process has worked very well and we think the [decision-making] committee has been fully engaged and fully understanding. “We think we’ve presented a really strong case, and we don’t think anybody has come up with anything that isn’t manageable, so we’re feeling very comfortable about where we are,” she said.

“We were really concerned the second report should not have recommendations because it wouldn’t take into account any of the evidence presented to the [resource consent] hearing.”

A2 Milk Co Training surge in oil, gas sector eyes lucrative US market Hugh de Lacy

Hugh de Lacy Fresh from the latest scientific endorsement of its claims to be healthier than ordinary milk, the a2 Milk Company is gearing up to launch the product into its potentially most profitable market, the United States. A study by Australia’s Curtin University, believed to be the first clinical trial of the reaction of the human digestion system to the differing A1 and A2 milk proteins, suggests A2 does not provoke the digestive comfort many consumers claim to get from A1. The difference between the two milks is in the proteins, with past research suggesting the A1 protein triggers or causes a range of major health problems ranging from heart disease to diabetes. The a2 company hopes to replicate in the US the huge success it has enjoyed in Australia, where it has grabbed 5% of the fresh milk market, prompting alarm signals from some of the world’s biggest dairy companies. The a2 Company, which has $16 million in cash in the bank and no debt, will take the plunge into the US market next year, despite suffering a massive financial hit from the recent fall of the New Zealand dollar. A2’s June 30 balance revealed a profit for the year of just $10,000, compared to $4.1 million last year after its revenues fell $14m in the process of repatriation to New Zealand. While Australia is the company’s biggest market, it also has a solid toe-hold in the United Kingdom, and an expanding one in China – the latter expected to increase exponentially once its main New Zealand processor, Synlait Milk, is granted access to the infant formula market there. About two-thirds of European-bred cows produce milk with A1 protein as a result of a genetic aberration that occurred centuries ago. All other cows produce A2 milk.

Government-backed Extractives Industry Training is gearing up to cover the previously neglected oil and gas industry. Although New Zealand has been producing petroleum for more than a century, and other extractives industries such as quarrying and mining have established training structures, oil and gas has largely been left to plod along on its own. However, that’s about to change, with the Mining Industry Training Organisation (Mito) which also handles training for the transport and logistics sectors as well as extractives - planning to release programmes in petrochemical, steam generation and workplace safety this year, with hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon drilling qualifications due out next year. MITO chief executive Janet Lane said the organisation has been working with the oil and gas industry over the past two years to review the qualifications available to the sector as part of the Government’s Targeted Review of Qualifications. “These qualifications are currently in the

process of being registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority,” Lane says. “Once they have been registered, customised training programmes will be developed and the new qualifications will be released.” The qualifications range from entry level National Certificate Levels Two and Three, right up to tertiary Levels Four and Five. “Other education providers also offer training programmes leading to the award of these qualifications,” Lane says. The New Zealand oil and gas industry has been growing steadily for the past decade and a half. In the year 2000 it comprised just 12 enterprises and 420 employees, but that rose to 30 enterprises and 520 employees in 2009, and to 48 enterprises and 1070 employees last year, according to Statistics NZ. Although full coverage by an industry training organisation (ITO) has come slowly to the New Zealand oil and gas industry, the demand for training has resulted in a range of providers stepping up to offer either their own courses or those created by the likes of the United Kingdom’s National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health.

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Harvesting technology wins award Karen Phelps

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t’s a new innovation that could revolutionise the fishing industry and now the company that spearheaded the project has been crowned New Zealand’s most innovative organization at the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2014. Precision Seafood Harvesting is a commercial fishing partnership between industry giants Sanford, Sealords and Aotearoa Fisheries. The company has developed a new way of harvesting fish using technology that sees fish contained and swimming in a large flexible PVC liner. Holes in the liner allow small fish to escape and once on deck, any non-target fish can be returned to the sea alive and unharmed. The companies have invested $26 million into the project under a Primary Growth Partnership with the Ministry of Primary Industries. Scientists from Plant & Food Research have undergone nearly 10 years of research into the project and are currently trialling the new harvesting technology on commercial fishing vessels. Precision Seafood Harvesting spokesman and chief operating officer at Sanfords Greg Johansson says that the aim of the product is to catch the “perfect” fish. “In order to do this we initially hand lined hoki, brought them up from the ocean floor and looked at the quality compared with the condition of the flesh from a fish caught in a traditional trawl net. “We started to think about how we could get fish in commercial quantities from the seabed to the boat while maintaining that quality and natural goodness,” he says. Johansson says it was discovered that the fish were losing quality due to traditional captures processes, which saw them expend a lot of energy once caught in the net. In developing the new liner Precision Seafood Harvesting used underwater cameras, initially with the aim of looking at the performance of the liner but soon other important discoveries were made. “It showed us how different species behaved differently in the liner,” says Johansson.

Precision Seafood Harvesting has developed technology that sees fish contained and swimming in a large flexible PVC liner. “Once we started to understand the behaviour we could design the portals in the liner more effectively as to where fish naturally group and gravitate.” Experiments were made with colour, sound and waterflow to encourage fish movement to certain places in the liner, to exit or stay in the liner creating

The aim of the Precision Seafood Harvesting system is to catch the “perfect” fish.

a more precise way of fishing, says Johansson. For example loose plastic rattling inside the liner has been found to attract certain species of fish. The invention not only protects the health of the fish increasing levels of quality for consumers but also protects the valuable marine environment by ensuring only fish of the correct size and quality are removed and the rest are left to swim back through the liner into the ocean again free from harm. “We are now able to more effectively remove fish at the optimum size keeping breeding stock in the ocean. “New Zealand has always had a reputation as a world leader in its management of its fisheries and this innovation will only enhance that.” To take the concept to the next level significant commercial investment was necessary which was where the Primary Growth Partnership has been invaluable, he says. Along with investment by shareholders Precision Seafood Harvesting will spend $52 million over the next six years making the product ready for commercial release initially in New Zealand.

Intellectual property and patents are in place and no decision has yet been made as to whether the product will be released to the international market. “It’s a massive development for the industry, as harvesting methods for fish haven’t changed in decades, perhaps hundreds of years. “There has already been considerable industry interest in the invention.” New Zealand Innovators Awards evaluators noted how Precision Seafood Harvesting’s entry was a good example of innovation through collaboration to create something that delivers value through a multi-pronged approach. Attended by over 600 people the awards bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, designers and investors from all industries across New Zealand to collaborate and celebrate innovative products, and business ventures. New Zealand Innovation Council CEO and Awards convener Louise Webster says that entries have increased a staggering 60% on last year indicating that innovation is alive and well in New Zealand.

“It’s a massive development for the industry, as harvesting methods for fish haven’t changed in decades, perhaps hundreds of years. There has already been considerable industry interest in the invention.”

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Rules already in Nelson franchise leads place for taxing the way for Mike Pero capital gains Jo Bailey

During the run up to the election this year the media focused quite a bit on Labour’s capital gains tax. As some commentators pointed out, New Zealand already had a number of rules which essentially tax what most people would regard as capital gains. The first of these is the most simple and broad reaching. If you acquire something with the intention of disposing of it, then any gain is taxable. The property becomes what is known as revenue account property. An example of this is buying shares ahead of a company floating on the stock exchange. If you buy the shares and plan to sell them as soon as the company lists then the gain will be taxable. Likewise if you buy a house so you can do it up and sell it for a profit, any gain will be taxable. It doesn’t matter if you change your mind and decide to hold onto the property for years, it is your original intention at the time you acquired the property that matters. There are a number of rules which tax gains derived from land. If you are a land developer or sub-divider and you acquire some land and then sell it within 10 years the gain will generally be taxable. Likewise if you undertake more than minor work to subdivide a section within 10 years of acquiring it, then any gain will generally be taxable. The “minor work” test is a pretty low threshold, and will catch most land subdividing which require physical work to enable the subdivision of the land other than basic fencing or lowering of a kerb. Another trap is where the gain from a sale

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of a property is related to rezoning of the property and the property has been held for less than 10 years. A portion of this gain will become taxable. The rules in relation to land are often misunderstood and as such incorrectly applied. Inland Revenue are aware of this and have put significant resources into this area. They have a specialist team devoted to investigating property sales and educating the public on these rules. Inland Revenue’s property compliance programme was set up in 2007 and given additional government funding to investigate property transactions. This initial funding has now been made permanent. Outside of land there are other areas which effectively tax capital gains. One of these is the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime. The FIF regime taxes overseas investments in shares. These gains can be taxed on a deemed return on an unrealised basis (ie you don’t even have to sell the shares or make a gain to get taxed!) So while National campaigned on the basis that they wouldn’t introduce a capital gains tax, the reality is that we already have a reasonably broad set of rules for taxing capital gains. Don MacKenzie (Partner - Deloitte)

Mike Pero Real Estate recently held its annual awards with the Nelson franchise picking up the supreme award for the South Island for the second year running. The principals of Mike Pero Real Estate Nelson, Craig and Kellie Hamilton were also the first to be inducted into the company’s ‘Hall of Fame’, with the franchise picking up top awards for client marketing and sales performance (for a franchise team), and a podium finish for financial performance. “The awards were held on the Gold Coast. It was a big night and pretty awesome to win all those trophies and be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” says Craig Hamilton. Chief executive Mike Pero said he was “thrilled” with how the brand had taken off in Nelson and was confident it would continue to expand in sales results. “Craig and his team have done the brand proud. The growth in the Nelson region has been phenomenal.” The Hamiltons have worked locally in real estate for around 10 years and took on the Mike Pero Real Estate franchise two-and-half years ago. Over $160 million in sales has been generated by the Nelson office in the last two years. The couple have just opened a second office in Richmond to meet demand in this “fast-growing” area, says Craig Hamilton. “We live in Richmond and sell a lot of houses there, so it was only a matter of time before we opened the second office. “We just had to find the right location and are very pleased with our new Queen Street premises in a prime spot with plenty of street frontage.”

Craig Hamilton is fully involved in listing and selling properties, with the support of a “small professional team” of five salespeople across the two offices. “We expect the Richmond branch to eventually grow to around eight sales staff given demand in this area.” Kellie Hamilton manages the franchise’s administration with support of a full time PA/ receptionist. Hamilton says one of the keys to the success of the Nelson franchise is the significant funds the couple invest in branding and advertising. “Around 10 percent of our turnover goes into marketing and we’re spending more every year. This strategy has definitely raised our profile and created more business.” Mike Pero Real Estate was established in 2011 and now has 38 offices across New Zealand. It is believed to be the fastest growing real estate company in recent times. An independent survey conducted in July 2014 showed that more than two-thirds of those surveyed thought Mike Pero Real Estate offered the best value for money in the region. “The company has taken an innovative approach, with fees that are up front, fair and more affordable than other real estate firms. “We are also the only company to advertise our vendor’s properties on prime-time television at no additional cost.” Hamilton says the franchise’s market share in Nelson continues to increase. “People love the brand. It is clean cut and has good leaders. Mike is hands-on in the business and available for franchise owners and salespeople to communicate with whenever they need to. The personal touch starts right at the top of the business.”

“The company has taken an innovative approach, with fees that are up front, fair and more affordable than other real estate firms.”

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From Rangiora to the world stage Jo Bailey Rangiora technology firm Shuttlerock is experiencing the ‘Gaga effect’. The Lady Gaga effect that is, after the pop megastar used the firm’s visual marketing software to connect with fans on a recent tour to Japan. “It’s definitely exciting,” says Shuttlerock’s chief operating officer, Paul Bingham. “In the two weeks since the news broke we’ve noticed a significant increase in demo requests through our website. People must be thinking, ‘if it’s good enough for Gaga - it’s good enough for me’,” . The celebrity is among a host of high profile clients using Shuttlerock’s platform, which enables them to seamlessly gather fresh visual content and news back to their websites from either their own social media platforms, or the networks of their fans, followers or customers. “Our system gives clients the tools to aggregate the content they pull in to create a social hub on their own website instead of their brand existing in the four corners of the internet on a host of different social media platforms.” The system also rewards customers for uploading content directly using a range of incentives such as photo contests, sweepstakes and instant rewards. People sharing content in this way are encouraged to ask their friends to vote, which generates even more traffic to a website. “They will hopefully stay longer and view their friends’ content, as well as the other authentic content posted on the site. It is this authenticity people are seeking rather than marketing driven imagery produced by a company.” Off-shore, big names like Universal Music, Haagen Dazs, Martha’s Vineyard and The Queensland Reds have already signed up to Shuttlerock’s subscription-based software-as-aservice model, with the All Blacks, Fly Buys, House of Travel, Dish magazine and Kiwibank among its New Zealand clients. It’s not a bad roll call considering Shuttlerock only launched the technology a little over two years ago from the modest North Canterbury base its team have dubbed RIO, the Rangiora International Office. “You can run a cutting edge global online marketing company from anywhere, so why not here? There is easy parking, loads of cafes, and connectivity in Rangiora is improving all the time.” The local team of 10 has now been joined by six staff working in a Japanese office opened by Shuttlerock three months ago, and a sales team of four which has just been established in Los Angeles. “Although we can handle the strategy, development research and success management from one place, it’s handy to have teams of salespeople on the ground in the same time zones and with the same accents as our customers. It shows commitment to our off-shore markets” Shuttlerock was founded by Jonathan (Jonny) Hendriksen who by the time he returned from a stint in Japan in 2004 was already an internet entrepreneur, having listed an online advertising

The Shuttlerock crew are based in Rangiora with an office in Japan and a sales team in Los Angeles.

“To sit in front of these companies and say we think we can solve your visual marketing problems and have them say, ‘yeah, that’s so cool’, was a pretty big milestone.” network called Value Click Media Japan he cofounded, on the Tokyo stock exchange. Hendriksen was interested in the “crowd sourcing” concept, originally testing it to create T-shirt designs and recipe books from the Rangiora office before making the shift to the social media platform. “Fail fast is the mantra here. We had to do the early stuff which didn’t work to move into this more viable concept.” Bingham, an Air New Zealand director and coowner of Black Cat Cruises (one of Shuttlerock’s first paying customers), is also one of the company’s original investors. He and Hendriksen “got out and sold” the concept early on with great success. “Within the first year we had some nice clients, including some big global brands. To sit in front of these companies and say we think we can solve your visual marketing problems and have them say, ‘yeah, that’s so cool’ was a pretty big milestone.” Other foundation investors in Shuttlerock include

radio host Gary McCormick; former Heinz-Wattie New Zealand operations manager Maurice Eng and Japanese property investor Yoshihiro Kawamura. More recently the company has received funding from Opt, a large digital agency in Tokyo; Auckland based ICE Angels, a venture capital organisation formed by Icehouse; and James Zarley, chairman and former CEO of United States digital marketing firm Conversant which has just been acquired for US$2.3 billion. Zarley has also been named a director and chairman of the board of directors of Shuttlerock USA. The latest $2.35 million in Series A funding raised by Shuttlerock will be used to further develop its platform and expand its North American operations, says Bingham. “As far as platform development goes we are almost living in the future and thinking six months ahead, because if you stand still in this game you’re going to fall behind pretty quickly. “At the rate technology is moving and with smart phones becoming more powerful we’re looking at

what else we can do with visual content that will be useful for clients.” Shuttlerock is also looking to streamline its service model to enable it to deliver back up and support through webinars and on-line tutorials as well as through one-on-one contact. In the short term it plans to consolidate its new operations in the US and Japan and continue to build on its strong growth in the New Zealand market. With Lady Gaga’s record company Universal Music signed to Shuttlerock, expect to see more musicians harnessing its capability, says Bingham. “There are definitely some more big names coming through Universal which is exciting and we have some cool entertainment brands in the pipeline too. We see Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a big vertical sector going forward, which is why having our team on the ground in Los Angeles is so critical.” Also “on the radar” is the Australian, UK/Europe and South East Asian markets. Bingham says operating at the cutting edge of a new technology is both exciting and challenging. “Jonny says it sometimes feels like we are in the jungle cutting our way through with a machete. “But we’re definitely on an awesome journey and it’s only just begun. If we were climbing Everest we’d only be at base camp so far, so there is lots more cool stuff to come.”

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TOURISM » The Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel

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An artist’s impression of the revamped Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel - the $25 million project is well underway.

Major investment in Sudima Hotel Jo Bailey The Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel is undergoing a $25 million revamp that when complete will provide “first class” accommodation and conference facilities, says Les Morgan, Director of Operations of Sudima Hotels New Zealand and Australia. “With promising signs of recovery in Christchurch, the company’s owners decided to commit an additional $5 million to the original budget in order to develop a cutting edge events area, and elevate the hotel to a 4.5 star facility,” says morgan.

“We are a relatively small company, so to spend $25 million on this project is significant.” Morgan says the investment is a “genuine effort” by the company to meet the corporate and conference markets. “We hope to take a leadership role in these markets and send a clear message that Christchurch is open for business. We believe the redevelopment will also attract more leisure guests and domestic tourists to the hotel.” Project managers Arrow International are currently constructing a new 87-room executive accommodation wing under stage one works to replace the hotel’s former Washington wing which was demolished.

These works also include demolishing and rebuilding the hotel’s lobby and reception, refreshing its conference facilities, and adding a redesigned facade to create a new-look exterior. This part of the project is due for completion by mid 2015. Second stage works include a complete refurbishment of two existing accommodation wings which should be finished by early 2016. The hotel is currently operating with a reduced inventory of 158 rooms while stage one works are in progress. However when complete, the hotel will have an additional 40 rooms, taking the total to almost 250 rooms.

“We are carefully managing the process to enable the hotel to remain open throughout the redevelopment with as little disturbance as possible for our guests,” says Morgan. “Although the works are obvious from the exterior, once in the hotel, you wouldn’t know they are going on.” Morgan says Sudima Hotels is pleased to be part of the Christchurch International Airport precinct, which is enjoying strong growth with the development of other accommodation providers and the Spitfire Square retail and hospitality development. “Our association with the airport company and its fast-growing precinct is critical. It is the

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As well as a new 87-room executive accommodation wing, the first stage of the project includes demolishing and rebuilding the hotel’s lobby and reception, refreshing the conference facilities, and adding a redesigned facade to create a new-look exterior.

gateway for tourism in the South Island which can only be positive as airlines and wholesale clients start putting Christchurch back on their itineraries. “Perceptions are definitely changing in the tourism sector.” Sudima Hotels New Zealand is owned by the Indian Jhunjhnuwala family from Hong Kong, with its chief executive, Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala based in Auckland. The company has established five hotels in New Zealand and Australia under the Sudima brand and is hoping to develop more in coming years. Morgan says Sudima is a “community minded” company that is anxious to strengthen its bonds in the Canterbury region. “We remain extremely proud of the efforts of our team at the Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel in the immediate aftermath of the February 22 earthquake, who provided complimentary

accommodation and food to more than 900 people. “Many of these were visitors to the city seeking information and shelter while they waited for flights out of the city.” Morgan says Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel has enjoyed good business in the period following the Canterbury earthquakes, with around 85 percent occupancy. “There has been a marked shift in the demographic of our guests from initially being mainly emergency type workers, to more business people and consultants who take advantage of our excellent location close to both the airport and the city centre.” He says the recent announcement about Christchurch’s new convention centre is also good news for the hotel. “What’s good for Christchurch is good for us. The convention centre will provide more reasons for people to come to the city.”

“We hope to take a leadership role in the corporate and conference markets and send a clear message that Christchurch is open for business. We believe the redevelopment will also attract more leisure guests and domestic tourists to the hotel.”

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The problem for ENI was that the only way they could manage putting the Customer First was by people hours. Their Customer First focus worked and was creating rapid growth. The outcome for ENI was that their Operations Manager was forced to work longer and longer hours to facilitate it. What they needed was some Capacity planning software, but when they started research for an appropriate solution they couldn’t find anything. When they visited other engineering companies with Capacity planning ENI generally found it wasn’t used because the software just didn’t quite fit all the ways that particular company worked. The problem was that if you don’t use it for everything, you may as well not use it at all. ENI General Manager John Down was drawn to talk to Jolly Good Software by their catch phrase “We make software that works the way you do”. ENI already had a solution, it was person based, what they needed was some software that worked the way their Operations Manager did and was able to assist him. Management Science theories sound good and look good, but they don’t and can’t make an allowance for the human factor. “I need to make it today to meet the customer’s requirements”. Management Science theories may work for vehicle manufacturers when producing cars whose production was predicted 6 months ago. If you are Customer First the only thing you can predict is that tomorrow it will be different.

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Celebrating the ‘Polynasia’ flavour Karen Phelps Combining Pasifica and Asian style, the newly opened Blue Kanu restaurant in Queenstown aims to fill a gap in the market for a venue that is distinctly Kiwi, say owners Karen and Grant Hattaway. The Hattaways have even coined a new phrase for the style which mixes Malaysian, Japanese, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian and Maori influences among others – ‘Polynasia’. “Maori originally came to New Zealand from Asia so it’s a celebration of the cultures and a recognition of that journey,” explains Karen Hattaway. Blue Kanu is one of several businesses which falls under the Hattaway Hospitality Group including restaurant Pier 19, Captains Restaurant and Hattaway Consultancy Ltd, which offers expert advice and training to the hospitality industry to help improve performance in key areas such as customer service and sales. Located at 16 Church Street, Blue Kanu sports an eclectic decor, which Karen Hattaway says has proved a hit with punters including a mural of a geisha girl with a moko and a hibiscus flower tucked behind her ear by local graffiti artist Deow. Other textures used in the décor include flax, tapa cloth and velvet. Likewise the menu explores a new culinary fusion with items such as taro and lamb dumplings and tuna tatake, wasabi edamame puree and taro crisp. The Hattaways say that they wanted to keep the restaurant very Kiwi: “It’s a relaxed environment. For example our waiters don’t serve wine with one hand behind their back because we just don’t do things that way in New Zealand. “We have a guitar here and people are welcome to pick it up and play as you might do in a traditional Maori or Pacific Island household. “It’s a way for guests at the restaurant to understand that culture.” Hattaway Hospitality Group was started 19 years ago when the Hattaways started Auckland café Zanzibar. They opened and sold a couple of hospitality businesses before building their present portfolio. “We’re entrepreneurs who happen to be good at starting and running restaurants. “The hospitality industry operates on very tight

Blue Kanu’s eclectic decor has proved a hit with punters. margins so it’s a tricky business to be in,” says Karen. In Queenstown she cites the high number of restaurants, difficult lease terms and conditions and transient workforces as the main challenges facing those in the hospitality industry, which is where Hattaway Consultancy can offer advice. The Hattaways combined their strengths to offer a comprehensive service to the industry. Karen was born and breed in the South Island and comes from the background of the fashion industry, customer service and education and training. She brings strengths in human resource management, kitchen and restaurant manager experience, employment, systems

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Shotover Park helps meet demand Kelly Deeks A shortage of high quality industrial sites in Queenstown for many years has resulted in 36 out of 38 sites at the new Shotover Park subdivision on Glenda Drive in Frankton being sold before the development is even finished. Shotover Park managing director Alastair Porter says he is delighted with the sales prior to roading and infrastructure being completed. “It just reflects there is a lot of demand built up in Queenstown for good quality industrial sites,” he says. “A lot of businesses are making do in premises that are too old or too small and just making it work. “But it is frustrating for them and it is limiting some of their potential.” Shotover Park is a 10.68 hectare section of Glenda Drive, of which the rest is already fully developed and has been the main industrial area of Queenstown for a number of years. “It’s a hive of local industrial type activity, and this expansion has been needed for some time,” Porter says. Shotover Park will be anchored by a Pak’n’Save supermarket with a fuel station on one end, a Mitre 10 Mega on the other end, and 36 smaller sites around them, which range from 765sqm to 1ha. Roading for the subdivision is due to begin in November and is to be completed by May next year, with two new roads through Shotover Park connecting to Glenda Drive, and titles for sections will be coming through around August 2015. “There will be some massive construction occurring in this area,” Porter says. “Queenstown has been desperate for a Pak’n’Save for a long time now, and with a lot of residential construction occurring around Queenstown as well, it will be good to have the Mitre 10 Mega trading before next Christmas.” Porter is co-director of Shotover Park Limited, alongside his brothers John and Neville. Alastair Porter has held many executive and non-executive directorships in the property, marketing, retail, and farming sectors. He was formerly for many years the deputy chairman of the New Zealand Game Industry Board, and he is the previous Chairman of the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce. He has experience in urban and rural residential property development both as a principal and a consultant. John has been involved in many aspects of business and has a strong background in finance, marketing and administration. Neville operated the Porter Group textile

Shotover Park is a 10.68 hectare section of Glenda Drive, of which the rest is already fully developed.

importing and marketing operations for many years. He is an accomplished photographer and information technology specialist. His skills are in constant demand by Remarkables Park and Shotover Park, and their extended network of activities. The Porters have been part of the Queenstown business community for the past 26 years, and are the developers of the successful Remarkables Park development. Situated in Frankton, on the south side of Queenstown Airport, the 150-hectare precinct contains a mix of retail and residential areas, and recreational space. Porter says the completion of the Eastern Arterial Road, which is expected within the next two years, will link Shotover Park with Remarkables Park.

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Visionary project proving popular Jo Bailey Stage Two works are underway at Kirimoko Park, Wanaka’s popular subdivision, which incorporates unique landscape, urban architecture and low impact design principles. John May of developers Crescent Investments says construction works on the 38 sections in Stage Two will be finished in November, with titles released in March. “We’ve sold more than two-thirds of stage one and are very happy with that. This is a complex residential development to undertake. “However the feedback we’re getting so far is that our residents are 100 percent behind it with their investment already quite significantly enhanced.” Kirimoko Park has a mix of smaller and larger sections, many with lake and mountain views. May says the development is more comprehensively planned than regular subdivisions; with features including thousands of trees planted as part of the streetscape and on private lots; a low impact stormwater design which treats rainwater in retention ponds, rain gardens and swales instead of piping it into the lake. The position and elevation of every section and building envelope to protect residents’ views, privacy and sunlight has also been carefully considered, with “view shafts” created between properties, he says. “Good urban planning considers the position of building platforms on individual lots, although this practice is not widely established in New Zealand yet. We also have height restrictions on a number of lots to protect neighbours’ mountain and lake views and solar gain. This level of planning provides buyers with much more certainty from the outset.” Another key element of the development is the Kirimoko Park Code, a best-practice design code for new landowners with a range of preferred materials and colours, building proportions, and a choice of sustainable features, says May. “It sounds a bit more daunting than it is. We have a Kirimoko Park Residents Association which approves every new home to ensure it is a cohesive design for the development, and considers things like the position of an outdoor heat pump unit for example, to ensure it is not outside the neighbour’s bedroom window. “It’s about creating a vibrant, sustainable community where people love to live and are mindful of their impact on others.” New buyers are presented with a catalogue of thirteen elective sustainable features and asked

Kirimoko Park has a mix of smaller and larger sections, many with lake and mountain views. to pick at least three for their new home, to help “establish best practice and good outcomes”, he says. Every section owner is also welcomed to the development with a native plant package valued at over $1000 to give them a head start in their garden. “It’s quite normal for people to be short of funds at the end of the building process, leaving little resources for landscaping. “This gift encourages people to neatly finish the property, which is positive for them, and the wider community.” Kirimoko Park has been designed to create an inviting neighbourhood through the use of innovative landscaping materials, extensive plantings, open spaces, cycle-ways, paths and traffic calming measures. “We are proud that after just three years

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ENGINEERING » Batchelar McDougall Consulting

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Seismic shift in engineering sector Jo Bailey The Canterbury earthquakes have had a “profound effect” on the engineering profession says Bev Batchelar, chief executive of structural and civil consulting engineers, Batchelar McDougall Consulting (BMC). “New Zealand engineers have always been among the world leaders in seismic design,” she says. “However to be able to go into a live situation to see how buildings in Christchurch responded to the earthquakes was a once in a lifetime experience for engineers and students alike.

“Everyone has realised what a great opportunity the new post earthquake environment is providing for learning and sharing of ideas.” BMC was founded by Warren Batchelar and Graham McDougall in Central Otago in 2007. The company’s core focus is on structural design of commercial and domestic buildings, seismic assessment and retrofit strengthening, structural analysis, construction monitoring of local projects; and design of domestic wastewater treatment systems. Following the September 2010 earthquake, the firm was engaged to assess buildings in Christchurch on behalf of a large insurance company.

Its team later volunteered for the recovery effort after the February 2011 event. “We were then asked to complete other projects in Christchurch, and as a result decided to make a long term commitment to the city and establish an office there while retaining our Central Otago operation,” she says. “It was the start of a growth path, albeit a little unplanned in the beginning.” To handle the work demands, BMC took a unique approach to creating engineering resources by forming relationships with five North Island consulting companies which sent their directors and staff to the BMC Christchurch office on a rostered basis for two years.

“This created a huge resource of engineering knowledge which has been a valuable foundation for our Christchurch office. “Today the relationships remain as strong as ever, providing increased resources and technical expertise as required.” Bev Batchelar says this sort of approach is now more commonplace in the industry since the earthquakes. “The collaboration between structural engineers in New Zealand is greatly improved, with firms regularly sharing ideas. There is also a lot of new research being carried out, with more opportunities to attend training courses and seminars.” • To page14

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Seismic shift for engineering profession • from page 12 BMC is a sponsor of the University of Canterbury Quake Centre, established in 2013 to raise community awareness of seismic risk and earthquake engineering solutions, and to upskill professionals in seismic engineering. The Centre is a collaborative partnership between industry, the Universities of Canterbury and Auckland, New Zealand and international research organisations and government agencies. “We are proud to be associated with this initiative and encourage a close working relationship with University of Canterbury staff as well as providing workplace practice for PhD and Masters students.” Bev Batchelar says the company has been “running” to keep up with the demand for its services and has continued to increase staff numbers. It currently employs 21 across its two branches including four highly qualified engineers from the UK and Italy. In Christchurch, post-earthquake work is still a major focus, although it has switched from building assessments to structural design and consulting work for strengthening projects and new commercial builds. “We are now well established with an in-depth knowledge of building assessment, design of strengthening and associated requirements. “As a result of the growth procedures, processes, software, and policies, including health and safety, were re-written and improved. All this happened while maintaining our focus on new and existing clients.

The Wanaka team: still plenty happening in the southern regions. ”A growing awareness of the need to strengthen buildings around the country has resulted in BMC expanding its services to the rest of the South Island, with a large workload in Dunedin and Invercargill. BMC has also secured a large workload of new commercial developments around the country, she says. The firm harnesses the latest technology to

optimise efficiencies. It “turned to the cloud” to assist with accurate time and accounting recording, with staff between the offices communicating weekly and sometimes daily by Skype. BMC is about to relaunch its website with a host of new, updated information. Alongside a busy workload the company’s directors are keen to ensure its ethos continues unchanged, she says.

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BUILDING » AJ Scott Construction

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Stepping up in commercial sector Kelly Deeks Business at Christchurch’s AJ Scott Construction is evolving with the industry and while the company is still heavily involved in completing over-cap earthquake repairs and high-end residential new builds, it has also started to get involved in seismic re-strengthening work in the commercial sector. AJ Scott Construction was established by builder John Scott in 2002, and specialises in new builds, renovations, and repairs from concept to completion. Following the Christchurch earthquakes, John Scott was joined in the business by his

brother Daryl, who has a background in project management and town planning, and has taken on the role of general manager. John Scott manages the operational side of the business and particularly enjoys the challenges some of the more difficult projects present. The brothers have worked together on construction projects in the past, completing subdivision developments and spec homes around Canterbury. Business has increased for the company in the past three years. The company now has more than 60 staff, including in-house designers, quantity surveyors, project managers, plasterers, painters, brick layers, and builders.

Daryl Scott says the company has “a lot of good guys on the team”, and a number of exciting years ahead of it. As a top tier preferred contractor with insurance and project management companies, AJ Scott Construction is currently working on a number of large repair projects, as well as high-end residential new builds. Scott says the company focuses on a high level of quality, attention to detail, and customer service.

“We double up on the quality, do things properly and get it right the first time,” says Daryl. “Our goal as a company is to provide our customers with an honest, reliable service, teamed with quality workmanship to ensure that the building experience is efficient, professional, and enjoyable.”

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Commercial sector work on the increase • from page 15 AJ Scott Construction’s high standards have seen the company secure seismic restrengthening projects through its engineering contacts. The company has recently completed several large repair and seismic re-strengthening projects around Canterbury. A number of these projects are very complicated and have required detailed planning between clients, designers, managers, and site staff. AJ Scott Construction regularly gets involved at the design stage of its projects, ensuring the design, engineering, and construction will all come together to achieve the best possible solution. Sometimes this can mean significant savings, like one recent job which changed from $600,000 to $400,000 when AJ Scott Construction said it could complete the repair without removing the building’s roof. “That’s something we pride ourselves on,” Scott says. “It comes down to good commercial building knowledge, and that’s what our builders have got. These guys have built all over the world on many diverse projects, and a lot of builders in Christchurch don’t have that ability.” He says AJ Scott Construction is fortunate to have great staff. Within the next 15 years, all commercial buildings will need to comply with the current building code in terms of seismic performance, with requirements in Christchurch higher than other parts of New Zealand.

AJ Scott Construction regularly gets involved at the design stage of its projects.

Scott urges commercial building owners to get in touch with AJ Scott Construction for assistance in coming up with a re-strengthening design that will result in the best and most efficient outcome. “This will require collaboration with other designers as well as with our clients,” Scott says. “But this collective approach results in the most favourable outcome for the project.”

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BUILDING » The Architectural Roofing Company

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Cutting-edge roofing plays its part Jo Bailey High-profile buildings on the opposite side of a busy Christchurch intersection are proving the perfect advertisement for the craftsmanship delivered by The Architectural Roofing Company. The Christchurch firm is responsible for manufacturing and installing the unique copper single standing seam cladding on the historic Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street, a building which combines heritage restoration with earthquake resistant design and materials to stunning effect. Marcus Mariu, director of The Architectural Roofing Company says the firm worked alongside architects Wilkie and Bruce; and builders Higgs Construction from the earliest design stages of the project, providing input into its detailing. “Both companies were great to deal with and the church has come up really well. We are proud to be involved in the restoration of an important heritage building in Christchurch that should last at least another 100 years.” On the opposite corner, The Architectural Roofing Company was responsible for the striking Anthra zinc cladding on the Carlton Hotel which was completely rebuilt following the earthquakes. “The two buildings provide a really good contrast when it comes to the sorts of materials we work with,” says Mariu. He and Bruce Gibson founded the company 10 years ago with a silent partner, whom they bought out around 12 months ago. Gibson looks after the firm’s tendering, pricing, sales, marketing and administration, with Mariu in charge of its manufacturing and installation operations. From the outset The Architectural Roofing Company has specialised in premium lightweight metal cladding and roofing solutions in copper, zinc, aluminium and stainless steel which have aesthetic qualities traditional roofing and cladding products can’t provide. “We pride ourselves at being at the leading edge of new materials and finishes in line with what’s coming out of Europe and North America. “Over the years we have built relationships with a small number of key suppliers; and architects throughout the South Island who quite often call us for product advice.” The company manufactures and installs its complete range of products under the TarcTray (flat tray roof and cladding profiles); TarcClad (flat panel cladding and facade systems); and TarcCustom (custom-made and bespoke products) brands. Pre-earthquake The Architectural Roofing Company operated mainly in the high-end residential sector.

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However since the disaster it has become involved in an increasing number of commercial, civic and heritage projects. This has prompted significant growth, with 10 highly experienced sheet metal craftsmen on the team of 14, including several from France. The cladding side of the business has also grown considerably since the earthquakes and now accounts for around 50 percent of its business, says Gibson. “We also provide a custom-design and manufacture service for clients wanting something a bit special such as zinc or copper doors; feature walls around a media centre or fireplace, or fascias and parapets . “We’re also getting into more internal retail finishing work.” The Architectural Roofing Company’s manufacturing facility has the latest CNC technology from Europe which is capable of high precision folding, including large and small radii in metal to 0.1mm accuracy. The company also has its own mobile roofing machine. Other current or recent projects include providing zinc cladding at St Margarets College, CPIT and the new Stranges Lane entertainment precinct, as well as installing 10 tonnes of copper on a residential home in Queenstown.

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The company has also won the contract to provide the roof for the new Christchurch bus interchange, using a new aluminium double standing seam product which has a zinc aesthetic, but is lighter and cheaper to manufacture than natural zinc.

Gibson says the company is taking a cautious approach to its future growth. “We want to continue to grow to meet demand. However it will be managed growth so as not to lose the quality of our work or reputation we have built over the last 10 years.”

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Trevor builds up a great reputation Kelly Deeks Gore’s TM Brumby Builders is working its way through a competitive construction market, expanding its portfolio with a recent move joining prefabricated steel buildings company Affordable Sheds NZ as a reseller. An experienced Registered Master Builder Trevor Brumby says the effects of the global recession have seen his company go from 21 staff back in 2008 to eight staff through natural attrition over the past six years. This, coupled with a slow construction market in Invercargill seeing many local builders travelling to Gore for work, has meant that Trevor has been sharpening his pencil and cutting his margins in order to remain competitive. As a building company with its own earthworks division, a painter and gib stopper on staff, and a designer on contract, TM Brumby Builders offers a turn-key construction service from Gore to all areas in Southland, to Lumsden, Kaka Point, and beyond. The move to Affordable Sheds NZ has extended TM Brumby Builders’ already considerable services. Affordable Sheds NZ is a New Zealand owned and operated company which specialises in the design, manufacture, and supply of high quality, low cost pre-fabricated steel buildings including carports, garages, storage sheds, farm buildings, and fences. “We got involved two years ago and since then we’ve been able to offer our clients a range of different types of sheds, up to a 22 metre clearspan building,” Trevor says. “We’re not like other shed companies because we don’t have kit-set prices, we build the shed each client wants. We find out what they want right from the start, we give the price from day dot and that’s where it stays.” TM Brumby Builders has won numerous awards over the years at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. In 2011 the company won the gold award in

TM Brumby Builders has won numerous awards over the years at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

the $450,000 - $600,000 category for House of the Year, for a home it rebuilt in Tapanui after it was destroyed by fire. TM Brumby Builders impressed award judges with the successful construction of an updated and upgraded replication of the original design, to the client’s satisfaction. TM Brumby Builders has lately been working on a lot of commercial and industrial construction around Gore, and also some local education work

for School Support, in particular a demolition project removing three classrooms from a local school, with TM Brumby Builders utilising its own fleet of heavy machinery.

Trevor’s son Jeremy also works for the company as a foreman, and as a machine operator. Also a qualified builder, he is set to take over the reins of the business one day.

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BUILDING » Roger Gilchrist Building Services

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No shortage of demand in Oamaru Jo Bailey The workload of Oamaru firm Roger Gilchrist Building Services has “taken off” in recent times, says Bronwyn Gilchrist, whose husband Roger started the business 17 years ago. “Roger has been building in Oamaru for 35 years, so has a very good name in the region. “We didn’t really notice the effects of the recession and in the last couple of years things have got incredibly busy.” The Gilchrist’s team of 15 staff is currently working on five, mainly architecturally designed homes, including an “amazing” house at Papakaoi designed by Queenstown architects Dravitzki and Brown Architecture. “We’ve just started this very special modern home, which features concrete, a mono pitch roof and lots of glass. It has stunning views of rural Oamaru.” Other residential projects include a new build at Wanaka; a new home for an Auckland architect who has designed his retirement property in Oamaru; and other new home builds in the city. “We tend to specialise in architectural homes as they are something a bit different which is what we both like. They also require a high level of skill and expertise, something our team prides itself on.” Roger Gilchrist Building has built relationships with several architects across the region and can also design and build client’s new project from concept to completion. “We also provide project management and contract administration services, and work in conjunction with local authorities. “Our goal is to build people a dream home which is exactly what they want and will enjoy for many years to come,” says Bronwyn. For all of its projects, the firm’s approach is to work closely with its clients to understand their needs and provide “quality buildings the client and the community will take pride in”, she says. “We are proud of our ability to deliver quality construction services and place high importance on professionalism, results, and creating a stress-free environment for our clients. Completing projects on time, within budget and to the client’s design and quality expectations is paramount.” Since launching in Oamaru and Wanaka in 1997 Roger Gilchrist Building Services has completed a variety of other construction projects such as light commercial buildings; extensions and alteration of all sizes; interior fit-outs and refurbishments; school buildings and alterations; libraries; and commercial sheds.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services specialises in the construction of architectural homes. The company covers a wide area including Oamaru and its surrounding districts, Waimate, Kurow, the MacKenzie Country, Wanaka and Cromwell. One of its recent high-profile light commercial projects was the total refurbishment of a building for local law firm Berry & Co, which has an Oamaru stone façade designed in keeping with the city’s historic buildings. Roger Gilchrist Building Services was also responsible for the refurbishment of a two-storey historic homestead near the Oamaru Public Gardens for Milligans Café and Store, owned by the Milligans Food Group. The firm is also relatively busy in the rural sector, mainly building farm worker houses for dairy farmer clients. “Our clients in this sector tend to want to provide their staff with comfortable homes that are a bit architecturally different, not your standard, square box-shaped houses.” Roger Gilchrist started his apprenticeship with local builder Les McCullough at the age of 17, and today employs some of the builders he worked with there. “We have a really great team of highly qualified and experienced guys many of whom are licensed building practitioners alongside Roger.”

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The locally owned and operated firm is also a member of the New Zealand Registered Master Builders Association and has won multiple Gold and Silver awards in House of the Year competitions over the years including two category wins. “We haven’t entered in recent years, but have some special projects to put into the next awards,” says Bronwyn. The couple handle all of the firm’s

administration themselves and carefully select the sub-contractors with whom they work to ensure they demonstrate the same level of achievement and integrity. With a generally buoyant local market, the firm expects to remain busy for some time. “We have some exciting projects on the books and coming up. It’s great to see people wanting to invest in a small town like Oamaru. There are a lot of really good things happening here.”

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Turnkey guarantees a unique home Jo Bailey Clients of Wanaka building firm Turnkey Homes are guaranteed a unique home, custom-designed to meet their dreams and needs. Director Phil Smith says the company’s “concept to completion” model is now well proven in the local market, with numerous advantages for the home owner. “We don’t have standard plans and essentially deal with our clients from bare land to the finished product. Everything about their new home is unique.” Turnkey Homes generally operates in the mid- to top-end of the market, building substantial 200-550sqm homes for one off clients looking for careful attention to detail at a fixed price. Smith says Turnkey likes to be involved in its projects from the earliest concept phase, managing this process as part of a team with the client, and preferred architects and architectural designers. “We capture the client’s thoughts and ideas on paper then present them with fixed price concept drawings. This gives them a clear picture of where the project is heading before they have spent a lot of money up front.” Smith says the process creates a “real relationship and understanding” between the clients, builders, architects and designers. “Everyone is up front very early on in the process, particularly when it comes to cost. Most of our clients spend between $500,000 and $1.5 million on their new homes but are still working within a budget.” With all the design and specification work done “up front” the house is then relatively straightforward to build, he says. Turnkey Homes has been a consistent winner at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards, with its recent haul including two golds, a bronze, and a

Stunning: the Martin house, in Peninsula Bay, Wanaka won a gold award in the $1-2 million category. local category award winner. One of the gold award winning homes in the $1-2 million category was the Martin house, in Peninsula Bay, Wanaka - a striking, modern black and white structure. “This is a very unique architectural home designed by Mike Sowman Design of Dunedin which required a high quality, precision finish. Every trade involved in this project had to be extremely particular,” says Smith. The kitchen by award winner designer Melanie Craig (NKBA Kitchen Design of the Year) is a feature

of the 350sqm, two-storey home, with its stunning joinery built by Masterwood Joinery at Cromwell. Downstairs there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, guest lounge, and versatile indoor/ outdoor dining and living space as well as a double garage and laundry. One of the more unusual elements in the spectacular entrance lobby is a staircase made of steel with glass treads and balustrades manufactured by Veridian Glass. Upstairs the owners enjoy their private spaces to live and reside, with a master bedroom, ensuite,

kitchen and living spaces. Two decks at the west end of the home enclose a double-sided gas fire. The steel frame structure was clad in a combination of Rockcote Integra and James Hardie Titan board. Smith says it is satisfying for Turnkey Homes to continue to win prestigious awards for its workmanship on these sorts of projects. “Building good quality homes and having happy clients is what drives us forward. Most of our work is referral based, which confirms our clients have a positive experience and tell others about it.”

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BUILDING » Home Trends Builders

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New townhouses set the standard Jo Bailey Christchurch firm Home Trends Builders is about to start constructing six luxuriously appointed townhouses in a “prime” lake front position at the new Prestons Road development. “We believe these north-facing, elevated sites overlooking two scenic lakes in the Harakeke Neighbourhood are among the best sections in the whole subdivision,” says managing director Peter de Gouw. “The fantastic location really sets them apart,” he says.

The 196sqm, permanent material townhouses have been architecturally designed in three sets of two, with adjoining double garages linking all six together into one complex. Each has its own separate title on TC1 land. “All of our plans are modern and individually created with the end user in mind. “We don’t do generic or group housing type homes or developments.” The Harakeke townhouses come in two different floor plans and represent goodsized family living with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double garage, and spacious living areas.

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“We’ve noticed a growing trend for high density living, but at nearly 200 square metres, our townhouses certainly don’t compromise on size. The easy-care sites overlook large areas of parkland as well as the lakes which will provide buyers with fantastic recreational opportunities on their doorstep.” One of the townhouses has already sold off the plans, with another under offer. “We’re pleased to be getting construction underway and there is still time for buyers to have an input into the soft furnishing and colour choices for their new home. “This sort of flexibility is the beauty of dealing with a small to medium sized building company as opposed to a large group home builder.” De Gouw expects the townhouses to be ready to occupy by the first quarter of 2015. These will be followed by three “exciting”

townhouses to be built on an exclusive site in Rhodes Street, Merivale. “We expect a lot of interest in these top-end, three bedroom, 180sqm townhouses which are located close to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. This development is currently in the planning stages with construction due to finish by the second quarter of next year.” The company currently has a couple of standalone 230sqm, four-bedroom homes for sale in the Sovereign Palms and Sovereign Lakes developments in Kaiapoi. De Gouw says Home Trends Builders is a long term developer in the city, offering its own house and land packages since “day one”, as well as a full range of construction services including new home builds and renovations. Home Trends Builders has traded under its existing name since 2005.

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The Harakeke townhouses come in two different floor plans and represent good-sized family living with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double garage, and spacious living areas. However, de Gouw has operated on his own account since the early 1980’s. “We’ve purposefully maintained a low industry profile. Most of our new builds come from word of mouth or client recommendations.” Since the earthquakes the firm has become involved in over-cap, substantive earthquake rebuilds and repairs with a separate division established within the company to specialise in this kind of work. “In the last couple of months we have taken on two highly experienced projects managers to lead this division to meet the demands and challenges of these projects. “Many builders are not interested in repair and rebuild work because of the complexities. However we have people on the team who excel in it.”

All of Home Trends Builders’ 19 staff are trade qualified, with a core group of longstanding staff. “Good people are the basis of any successful operation and we are fortunate to have highly skilled licensed builders on our team who take pride in producing top quality work.” De Gouw says there are great opportunities ahead in the Christchurch market. However now the “urgent and panic” buyers have settled, he believes the remaining purchasers are more discerning. “People are being very cautious with their decision making in light of the bad rap some companies have given the industry recently. “We’re fortunate that after operating successfully for so long our clients have greater confidence in their investment with Home Trends. They know it’s a secure one.”

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BUILDING » Jennian Homes Southland

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Winning team: brothers Shane, left, and Carl Hamilton with wives Victoria and Tracey.

Southland franchise wins top award Kelly Deeks Jennian Homes Southland has been awarded the Franchisee of the Year award at the Jennian Homes annual conference in July this year. The Invercargill-owned business was also nominated as a finalist, gaining a top three position, and for the most improved franchisee award. Jennian Homes Southland owners Carl and

Shane Hamilton were surprised and delighted their business, now in its fourth year, picked up so many of the awards. “I knew we were up there, but could not believe we won over the well-established franchises,” Carl Hamilton says. The annual awards are based on a series of financial and non-financial criteria, and are contested by all Jennian franchisees. The top award is given to the franchise performing strongly across all areas of the

business when benchmarked against the national group. The Hamilton brothers, who have also operated the Jennian Homes Central Otago franchise for the past year, credit a team effort by regional staff and Jennian Homes’ national systems for the success. They say they will now try to build on that success as they grow their business throughout the region. “Maintaining a good reputation is something we really pride ourselves on,” Carl says. “We have a lot to strive for as we try to do it again next year.” Architectural draftsman Shane and carpenter Carl have all the bases covered when

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Jennian Homes Southland offers clients passion and expertise, and likes to establish a personal relationship where their clients are the focus.

“One of the benefits of our small team is nothing gets lost in translation. Shane and I work side by side all the time and we see each project right through from start to finish.” He says Jennian Homes Southland and Jennian Homes Central Otago offer clients passion and expertise, and like to establish a personal relationship where their clients are the focus. “We are only ever a phone call away,” Carl says. “One of the benefits of our small team is nothing gets lost in translation. “Shane and I work side by side all the time and we see each project right through from start to finish.” Jennian Homes Central Otago’s

workmanship can be seen at its Wanaka showhome. The company is currently building a new showhome at Shotover Country in Queenstown and also another in Wanaka, which is being built as the major prize for a Heart Foundation Lottery. Jennian Homes constructs six dream homes every year in various holiday hot spots around New Zealand for the Heart Foundation Lotteries. Construction of a new showhome for Southland will begin before the end of the year.

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BUILDING » Justbuilditnz

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Stunning home scoops awards Karen Phelps Queenstown based building company justbuilditnz has established its reputation by producing high end homes in the Wakatipu Basin. As proof of the company’s levels of excellence justbuilditnz scooped six regional awards in the 2013 Southern Region Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. The awards included the Supreme Award for the House of the Year and the Westpac New Homes over $2 million category for a home on Lake

Wakatipu, the Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, the Outdoor Living Award, Resene Sustainable Home Award and the Craftsmanship Award. Company director Geoff McNee says that although he wasn’t expecting to win so many awards, it is the result of focusing on a quality end result for the client. “We’re passionate about what we do and we’re in it 100% for the client,” says mcNee. “We’re committed to producing a great product because we believe that building should be stressfree and fun. So we go out of our way to make sure things are right,” he says.

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The award-winning home, designed by Koia Architects, was constructed on a steep, uneven site sloping down to Lake Wakatipu, which posed an array of challenges. McNee says the site was so tight the company had to purchase a tower crane especially to complete the job. He says craftsmanship was at the forefront with a focus on producing flawless joinery throughout the 460sqm home and a perfect finish on rare Belgian window and door joinery. “It is a large home set over five different levels and blends into the landscape with natural materials of cedar, schist zinc and glass,” says McNee.

“Each floor opens out onto a terrace or outdoor court making the most of the mountain setting and maximising outdoor living opportunities.” McNee started justbuilditnz in 2002 and brings 25 years building experience. Initially undertaking smaller jobs until the company’s reputation was firmly established, justbuilditnz now employs 17 staff. It has built a wide range of projects ranging from alterations and additions, refurbishments, restaurant fit-outs, residential housing, an apartment complex and commercial winery through to award-winning, architecturally designed housing.

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Craftsmanship was at the forefront of the award-winning Queenstown home, with a focus on producing flawless joinery and a perfect finish.

“We’re committed to producing a great product because we believe that building should be stress-free and fun. So we go out of our way to make sure things are right.” McNee says that justbuilditnz provides in-depth management and supervision of all its projects, with hands-on involvement by the company’s principals and project supervisors. “With this we can provide assurance to the owner of a well-run, problem-free job site.” Services offered by justbuilditnz include preconstruction services, conceptual budgeting, scheduling, phase analysis, estimating, construction management and general construction. McNee says that by offering a comprehensive range of services it enables the company to tailor a delivery system which matches the client’s needs, goals and budget. Justbuilditnz works predominantly in the region of Queenstown to Arrowtown and undertakes a mix of tendered and full contract projects. Most work

comes to the company by way of architects and justbuilditnz has worked for Warren and Mahoney and Kerr Ritchie among others. Due to the company’s experience and accolades (awards were also won at the House of the Year competition in 2009, 2010 and 2012) it tends to attract high end projects. For example the award winning Lake Wakatipu project took 15 months and the company’s most recent project was completed over 24 months. The company is accredited under the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme and is a member of Registered Master Builders. At present justbuilditnz is constructing four new homes at Rocky Gully for Millbrook Resort, a small neighbourhood of four single level, three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes with a double garage.

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BUILDING » Lockwood Homes / Rebuild Me

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Lockwood sets up sales centre in Christchurch Karen Phelps Lockwood has set up a regional sales centre in Christchurch in order to better serve its clients. “We are providing a centralised hub for new home sales enquiries,” says Gareth Cook, Lockwood’s new regional manager for the South Island. “Our new regional Canterbury office will assist clients in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. The response from clients has been really positive.” Cook is a trade qualified Licensed Building Practitioner with an Advanced Trade Certificate in addition to holding a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Canterbury University. His role is to oversee the various resources required for home building projects to run efficiently within his area from first client contact through management of the Licensed Building network teams who will carry out the building work for clients. A new showhome is being constructed on site and is due to open to the public early 2015. The plan chosen is the Madrid, a three bedroom home with two bathrooms and two living areas. The covered outdoor area has a pitched roof that continues through the centre of the house creating a distinctive roomy space. The home will also feature a large stone fireplace, a contemporary mix of cedar cladding and low maintenance extruded aluminium exterior and stone pillars off the patio to reflect the natural landscapes of the Canterbury region. Lockwood Group Limited was founded in 1951 based on the idea of utilising New Zealand Radiata Pine in an innovative engineered building system. First developed and patented in 1951 by Dutch-born engineer, Jo La Grouw Senior, the

Lockwood building system has gone on to enjoy international success. The trust Kiwis place in the brand was recently recognised when Lockwood was voted the Most Trusted Home Builder in New Zealand for the second year in a row, when Reader’s Digest commissioned Catalyst Consultancy & Research to poll a representative sample of New Zealanders about trusted brands and professions. The benefit of over 60 years of experience can also been seen in the fact that the system has been continuously developed with design and technological innovation, says Cook. The company recently achieved CodeMark certification and Cook says that Lockwood is the only building company in New Zealand to achieve the certification for a complete wall system. “In order to obtain a CodeMark certificate we had to provide robust evidence to show that our system complied with the stringent New Zealand building code. “We also needed to demonstrate that the quality of manufacture of our product that is engineered in our factory, is produced to the exacting standard necessary to continually maintain that compliance. “The certification should assist in a smoother building consenting process since under the Building Act, councils are required to accept CodeMark product certification as evidence of compliance.” Cook says he is relishing the opportunities his new role brings. “From my trade background I know that Lockwood is a strong, high quality and well thought out system. “Lockwood homes are very special, they have a soul about them. “This is probably why people love living in them.”

Rebuild Me keeps work rolling along Kelly Deeks EQC opt-out company Rebuild Me is evolving with the Canterbury rebuild, now moving into larger insurance work and more commercial projects as the smaller residential rebuild work finally starts to taper off. Rebuild Me began as a project management company in November 2010, offering people with earthquake repairs totalling $15,000 to $115,000 a different solution from the Fletchers EQR rebuild process. This would allow people to cater to their own timeline, provide a much faster turnaround, and even complete other building work at the same time as their earthquake repairs were being completed.

Rebuild Me has completed hundreds of these jobs since 2010, and as more Fletchers work gets completed, the company has moved into much larger residential and commercial projects with scopes around $300,000. Rebuild Me has grown with its new direction. Initially using subcontractors for the building work, Rebuild Me now has its own construction team including builders, painters and plasterers, and tilers. “Our staff are Cantabrians and have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch since the beginning,” says Rebuild Me office manager Harvey Fisher. “Now we have waged staff across all levels of the business our planning process is much simpler and we are able to get people on site when we need them.”

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Rebuild Me provides a service which follows through the repair process with its clients from start to finish, from scoping and consultation, to the completion of the repair.

Rebuild Me’s promise to be flexible provide a hassle-free service still stands as it has from the beginning. The company promises to see all new customers within 48 hours of their first contact, and also offers to pay its clients insurance excess of up to $1150. “We work with clients who need their jobs finished in as little as two weeks’ time,” says Fisher. “We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and promise a personal service, an impeccable work ethic, and a focus on quality.” Rebuild Me provides a service which follows through the repair process with its clients from start to finish, from scoping and consultation, to the completion of the repair. Rebuild Me is currently working on a $141,000 residential rebuild project in Heathcote Valley. Fisher says Rebuild Me has helped this

client through the whole process from assisting with the EQC processes, to ensuring the scope of works was correct, to ensuring the client could live onsite during the repairs. “It’s a full service,” Fisher says. The Heathcote Valley project has a detailed scope of works and Rebuild Me is using just about every trade to complete the project. The exterior of the home is being reclad with bricks on the lower storey, as is the exterior of the sleepout. The concrete blocks in the garage walls are being repaired or replaced, and the cracking to the garage slab will be ground out and filled. Inside the house the kitchen bench top and oven are being replaced, and walls and ceilings repaired and repainted. Rebuild Me is also replacing glass in French doors, gib board, and carpets, and repairing floor boards, stairs, and handrails.

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Cutting-edge design from KVA team Jo Bailey Christchurch architectural designers and interior designers KVA Design has noticed an upswing in the city’s commercial market since last Christmas, says director Warren Burton. “We completed a lot of work outside Canterbury while waiting for the local market to pick up again so it’s good to see things finally turning around. However there are still a lot of buildings with lease signs on them.” Burton says many of the businesses that relocated to the periphery of the city following the February 2011 earthquake are only just starting to think about where they want to base themselves permanently. “Many signed up to long term leases to secure temporary premises which is one reason things have been a bit slow to get underway.” KVA’s Ferrymead-based design studio specialises in commercial interiors and architecture for large scale to smaller projects, both in New Zealand and overseas. One of its larger current projects in Christchurch is the design for Harcourts Grenadier’s new twostorey building in Moorhouse Avenue which is nearing completion. The real estate firm’s main reception area, new auction room and residential agents are based on the ground floor, with its commercial agents and accommodation centre on the first floor. “This is quite a large project covering 1500 square metres. The building will house around 130 people, so we spent a lot of time planning the most efficient layout to accommodate them. This included the use of regular-sized modular work stations to provide future flexibility.” The integration of technology was another

KVA Design has worked on Harcourts Grenadier’s new two-storey building in Moorhouse Avenue. important aspect of this project; with careful consideration given to acoustics in the auction room. Flatscreen televisions have been installed in most rooms in order to view the auctions or other marketing information being channelled through the system. “We also looked closely at how to present the Harcourts brand, and have maximised the building’s

extensive glass frontage along Moorhouse Avenue through clever use of lighting. This slick, modern interior will certainly make a statement.” With the cost to lease new commercial space in Christchurch now very high, businesses are exploring ways they can operate on a smaller footprint, or better utilise their existing space. This is where the expertise of a firm like KVA can be invaluable, says Burton. “With careful analysis businesses often find they need far less space than they think.” He says the move to a more open plan configuration is one way companies have yielded improvements in productivity and efficiency. However this arrangement doesn’t suit every type of business. “Modular systems, standardised desk sizes throughout an office and functional workstations are all important factors in maximising space and creating an efficient, flexible work environment. We also look at how filing and storage affects the way in which companies operate and figure out ways to create spaces with more than one use.” KVA recently went through this process with Christchurch firm Hairy Lemon as they moved to

new premises in Victoria Street which was smaller than the original building it lost in the earthquakes. “We did a lot of space planning to figure out how they could operate super-efficiently in the smaller space. Sometimes companies have to change aspects of their operation to make it work.” The commercial interiors market is the largest chunk of KVA Design’s portfolio, with the biggest portion servicing the corporate office sector. It has clients nationwide including larger corporates such as Adidas, New Balance and Jean Jones for whom it has worked on multiple projects. Retail, healthcare and hospitality are other sectors regularly serviced by the firm. In Christchurch, another major project for KVA is the interior architecture and design for law firm Patience and Williams’ new building, which is currently under construction. “We have a really interesting mix of projects and have even completed special residential interior projects for some of our corporate clients. “Whatever the sector, we are focused on delivering forward-thinking design solutions, bringing our wide-ranging skills, solid expertise and a strong creative drive to every project.”

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Totalspan on display in Templeton Karen Phelps Totalspan Canterbury has a new display site in Templeton on the corner of Main South Road and Barters Road, which franchise owner Jeff Geayley says is unlike anything currently offered by other steel shed companies. “We have a variety of products on display which are fully built so clients can come and see what is possible and develop their ideas. “Seeing a Totalspan building in real life is so

different to seeing it on a two dimensional plan,” says Geayley. Products on display include garages, sheds and a building from the company’s popular and versatile Heritage Barn range. Geayley says Heritage Barns have been used for everything from residential homes to restaurants and wineries. Totalspan Canterbury chose to base itself in Templeton as this has become a new growth area for post-earthquake Christchurch, particularly with regards to lifestyle blocks.

Totalspan Canterbury has also helped to play a significant part in the rebuild of the city with its robust, quickly erected buildings providing stylish new business premises and homes for Cantabrians. Among the many projects completed by the company is a commercial building in Tuam Street to replace an earthquake damaged building. Geayley says that the TC3 ground was remediated but that the lightweight steel framed construction of the Totalspan building significantly reduced foundation costs.

“Totalspan buildings performed extremely well during the earthquakes as steel is very resilient in these situations. It’s now proving a popular choice for the rebuild,” he says. Totalspan buildings are constructed using a steel portal frame. The unique construction method gives great strength and durability, says Geayley. Totalspan offers a wide range including rural buildings, commercial buildings, carports, utility sheds, storage units, garages, portal buildings, flat roofed buildings and heritage barns.

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“Totalspan buildings performed extremely well during the earthquakes as steel is very resilient in these situations. It’s now proving a popular choice for the rebuild.” Although Colorsteel is the most popular material used on the outside of a Totalspan building the company can build in a range of materials to highlight parts of the building. Totalspan offers a full construction service and buildings can be supplied in kit-set form if required. The company also completes design and build projects. Totalspan is part of Spanbild NZ Ltd, a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company started over 40 years ago. Totalspan operates 29 franchises in New Zealand including nine in the South Island; North Canterbury, Canterbury, Timaru/Oamaru, Central Otago, Otago, Southland, Westland, Nelson and Marlborough. All the materials used in Totalspan buildings are sourced from New Zealand (New Zealand Steel is a major supplier) and buildings are manufactured by Totalspan and delivered to site for erection. Geayley says that because Totalspan has its own dedicated manufacturing facility in Christchurch this helps Totalspan Canterbury to react quickly to customers’ requirements as well as give greater control over quality, price and time frames.

“Because all the design work is completed in New Zealand our designers are familiar with the requirements of the building code and the environments the buildings have to withstand, this means the company is able to offer a 25-year structural guarantee and a five year workmanship guarantee,” he says. Geayley assists clients from beginning to end helping with design, manufacture and build, from concept to completion. Totalspan only uses approved and experienced builders and has site safety processes in place on all projects. Totalspan is also focused on giving back to the local communities through sponsorships including sports, schools and charities. One nationwide initiative is the Totalspan Undercover Kids bus shelter programme, which helps protect kids and keep them safe on rural bus routes. Totalspan Canterbury has completed over 20 bus shelters in rural Canterbury. It also sponsors the Ellesmere Rugby Union. “The shelters are built using a steel structure and steel cladding and are designed to withstand New Zealand conditions and protect rural children from the elements and passing traffic. It’s our way of saying thank you to the community.”

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Carters Queenstown’s new 7800sqm site in Glenda Drive, Frankton, replaces the old store in Gorge Road.

New Queenstown base for Carters Jo Bailey Building supplies firm Carters has opened an impressive new purpose-built facility to provide enhanced service to the buoyant Queenstown construction market. The new 7800sqm site in Glenda Drive, Frankton replaces Carters’ old store in Gorge Road. Branch manager Luke Thompson is pleased with the first few months of trading, with “new faces coming through the door and a good uplift in sales”. “We are getting great feedback from our customers who love the brand new premises.” The new development includes a well laid out showroom; considerably larger bulk store which holds plasterboard and panel products; and a timber yard which Thompson says is over double the size of the old store. “We’ve extended our product ranges across the operation and hold a lot more stock which can only be good for our customers.”

Other advantages include easier access and parking, with the site or be connected to Remarkables Park and State Highway 1 via a new link road to come. Carters signed the lease for the development early in 2013, with the main contractors Arrow International starting construction in mid-December. The construction process went smoothly, with Carters shifting from its “tired” Gorge Road site in June as planned. The firm had operated from the previous site for over 40 years, initially as John Edmonds before rebranding to Carters in the mid-1990’s. Thompson says with the market changing considerably in Queenstown in recent years, it was time to provide facilities that were more aligned with market needs. The new Queenstown store was officially opened on July 31 and is expected to become a significant addition to the Carters national footprint given it was purposed-designed as a trade destination.

“The residential market is particularly buoyant with Queenstown Lakes once again one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regions.” “We have the capacity to service any construction operation. We are committed to the trade and providing them with the best possible service.” Thompson says the outlook for the local construction sector is strong, following a lull during the recession. “The residential market is particularly buoyant with Queenstown Lakes once again one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regions. In the latest census its growth was second only to the Selwyn district in Christchurch.” With the local council predicting a population

increase from just over 28,000 in 2011 to nearly 36,000 by 2021, there appears to be plenty more growth to come. “A lot of residential developments are gearing up which is positive. However the growth isn’t restricted to this market with the commercial sector starting to pick up again too.” A convention centre has been mooted for a six hectare Lakeview site, with high-end residential, retail, hospitality and possibly a casino to go up alongside it.

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Carters new Queenstown base • From page 34 Ngai Tahu Tourism has also proposed a $25 million hot pools development for the region. “We expect Carters to play an integral role as a supplier to some of these exciting projects.” Thompson joined the Carters team as Queenstown branch manager nine months ago, after leaving a management role with Griffins in Auckland. He says Maurice Blair, branch manager of Carters’ Dunedin branch played a pivotal role in the new Queenstown development, effectively acting as the firm’s project manager. Thompson leads a team of 14 “very knowledgeable” staff at Carters Queenstown, who set the firm apart in the local market, he says. “Service is a big priority. When our customers

want product, we do everything we can to get it to them when they want it. “Our team has a great, helpful attitude. “They strive to do the best by our customers and make sure we always do what we say we are going to.” With over 50 branches throughout the country, Carters is one of the big players in the New Zealand building market. It stocks quality product from hundreds of leading brands, and has teams with the expertise to help customers with any sized building project. Under its parent company Carter Holt Harvey, Carters is celebrating 150 years of serving New Zealand this year. “Our team is proud of the Carters legacy, and pleased to be involved in this exciting new chapter for the company in Queenstown,” says Thompson.

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Quality and service key to success Jo Bailey Canterbury business owners Sebastiaan and Tina Bastiaanse have tripled the size of their firm Advanced Exterior Plastering since the Christchurch earthquakes, with staff numbers rising steadily from six to 18. In 2011 the couple also started a new business, Erect Scaffolding, which now employs a team of 15. “We’ve always provided our own scaffolding for the plastering operation and started being asked by builders to supply the service to them as well. “Erect Scaffolding grew from there. The two businesses complement each other well as we never have to wait for outside contractors,” says Sebastiaan. Although they could continue to grow both operations in the current Canterbury market, the hands-on couple says they have reached the limit in order to maintain work quality. “We do all the office work ourselves and like to keep an eye on everything that is going on. “We’ve built a good reputation in the market for quality and service, which is not something we want to compromise by getting too big,” says Tina Bastiaanse. Advanced Exterior Plastering is a well established, award-winning firm, which has operated in the Canterbury market for 21 years. Its team of fully licensed tradespeople carries out advanced exterior plastering work, with the expertise to apply modified renders over almost any type of substrate to create a superb exterior finish. The residential market is keeping the company busy, with its teams almost fully booked until February next year, and around 10 to 15 new house plans being priced each week. “The last few years have seen us doing primarily earthquake repair work but the new plans are coming through thick and fast now,” she says. The firm delivers a quality exterior plaster finish to a wide range of projects in the residential market from modern family homes through to high-spec architectural builds. “At the top end of the market we sometimes

Advanced Exterior Plastering is a well established, award-winning firm, which has operated in the Canterbury market for 21 years.

work with an exclusive German product called Sto which is gaining in popularity with local architects. “It is made with organic plaster and is strong and durable,” says Sebastiaan. Other quality products used by Advanced Exterior Plastering include an AAC (autoclaved aerate concrete) panel system, brought to the market by leading companies Specialized, Masons Plastabrick, Dulux, Hebel, and EEquus. “AAC panels stood up really well to the earthquakes. However polystyrene probably stood up the best of any cladding. “Although polystyrene went through a downturn with the leaky homes issues up north, the much superior flashing systems and

“The last few years have seen us doing primarily earthquake repair work but the new plans are coming through thick and fast now.”

vented cavities with modern systems have seen confidence return to this product.” Advanced Exterior Plastering is based in Clarkville, North Canterbury. It services many local builders and also carries out commercial exterior plastering work including apartment and motel complexes. Sebastiaan Bastiaanse has more than 25 years experience in all aspects of the exterior plastering trade. He is trade qualified in both Solid Plaster and Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems; is

a Licensed Building Practitioner; and has been president of the Canterbury Master Plasterers and Tilers Association for several years. He trained all of Advanced Exterior Plastering’s foremen when they were apprentices of the firm. They are now leading their own teams and training the current crop of five apprentices. “We pride ourselves on employing and training skilled, qualified staff with an excellent health and safety record who produce quality work that more than meets our clients’ expectations.”

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Kitchen maker leading the way Karen Phelps

Kitchens For Less creates custom-made kitchens at affordable prices.

Kitchens for Less started with a simple band saw and two men. Now the company employs a staff of 13 and is producing around 400 kitchens per year. “We have gone from a very minor player in the market to being a leader in Otago,” says company director Gary Shaw with obvious pride. “There’s no great secret to this – just bloody hard work. What I’ve found from life is that you get out what you put into it.” As with most start-ups, Shaw initially did everything from sales to actually making the kitchens. Now he is supported by a skilled team including sales manager Paul McCrone who runs the Dunedin sales team which also includes John Maclean and Maxime Cunningham. Matt Cloughley is the workshop’s leading hand turning plans into working drawings ready for the machines to cut out the components. Growth has also meant a company restructure and a focus on business systems to improve the running of the operation. Outreach CRM has designed a customised online CRM package for the business which will document each customer from initial contact to delivery. “This will allow all our staff to be kept informed as to where each project is at,” explains Shaw who is a member of the Otago Chamber of Commerce and the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand. As the name suggests Kitchens For Less creates custom-made kitchens at affordable prices. The company can design and build as well as connect customers with preferred installers and other trade specialists. Shaw says that the company designs a wide variety of kitchens from ultra-modern and contemporary to those that follow traditional design trends. The company offers a library of hundreds of cabinets for customers to choose from that can be customised to individual preferences.

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“When getting a new kitchen we know that for customers the range of choices can be overwhelming. Our goal is to help our customers to create a kitchen that showcases their personal style as well as being highly functional. “We work to their budget and discuss which fittings and appliances will best meet their needs. “All of our sales team are trained in kitchen design and project management meaning our customers can have the same point of contact throughout their project. It’s all about building relationships and loyalty.” Kitchens for Less helps with designing storage spaces that are usable and accessible and offers a wide range of cabinetry finishes. The company also offers a range of high quality appliances. Shaw only uses the best products so that he can be confident his kitchens will stand the test of time. Kitchens for Less offers a free measure and quote service and has a 3D graphics program, which can take customers on a virtual tour of their new kitchen. “From the colour scheme to the door handles customers can see their design on our 42” TV screen in the Kitchens For Less showroom. This enables them to really make sure everything is just right before the team in our onsite factory starts creating their kitchen. The pre-delivery inspection also allows customers to view their new kitchen before it leaves the factory,”explains Shaw. To eliminate guesswork the company offers customers a fixed price quote so they can more effectively manage their budget. It offers a standard warranty on parts and labour and has its own delivery truck to ensure the kitchen arrives safely and on time. Financing options are also available. Kitchens for Less also designs and manufactures laundries and walk in wardrobes. The Kitchens for Less head office is in Dunedin. This is supported by satellite stores in Cromwell, Alexandra, Balclutha and Oamaru. “Our customers deal with the business owners and they deal with the same person right the way through the process. We like to keep things local so that our customers know that if something does go wrong we are here to put it right.”

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Kitchens for Less designs a wide variety of kitchens from ultra-modern and contemporary to those that follow traditional designs.

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New aluminium joinery has plenty of benefits Karen Phelps Nulook’s new AllSeasons residential aluminium joinery range has a thermal break built into the design and is proving increasingly popular in the South Island, say Janice and Shane DeClifford, owners of Nulook Otautau Joinery. “In essence the thermal break reduces the thermal transference of cold or heat through the frame. This in turn reduces the energy required to heat or cool a home,” explains Shane. He says that AllSeasons differs from all other thermally broken products available in New Zealand in that it is made using the pour and debridge manufacturing method making it stronger and improving thermal performance. “This method involves the filling of a channel designed into the extrusion with a resin, then the milling out of the back of the channel to create a 5mm break in the aluminium. “This method has a number of advantages over the polyamide method (this involves joining two extrusions together using a 10mm+ polyamide strip which is crimped to each of the frames) which is the alternative system offered in New Zealand.” The DeCliffords purchased their company in 2005 after Shane had been working in the business since 1997. Janice, who comes from an accounting and office management background, now takes on this side of the business. It’s a small company employing just three staff who also craft custom made kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, staircases and balustrades. Unusually the company has no CNC machines as everything is handmade. “To put it simply we cut everything and put it together by hand,” explains Janice. “Shane’s experience working on the factory floor building joinery means he knows what will and won’t work and can offer the clients valuable advice.” The company also offers painted kitchens made

from wood to customers specific designs. Detailing such as tongue and groove can be carved into the wood or details stuck on to create a truly individual look. The company factory includes a paint booth. At the company premises there is a wide selection of Laminex, Formica, Melamine and Meltecca colour samples on display. The DeCliffords says that they often show customers items being built in their factory as this gives a better sense of what is possible so customers can get a ‘hands on’ feel for the craftsmanship. The company offers re-glazing, repairs to roller doors, handles, locks, flyscreen manufacture and repairs. Glass can be cut to customers’ requirements. A popular service for Nulook Otautau Joinery has been re-fitting double glazing to existing single glazed aluminium windows although Shane stresses this service depends on the type of window and joinery. As a Nulook Windows and Doors franchise the company supplies aluminium windows, doors and balustrading throughout Southland and Otago. Nulook is a New Zealand product manufactured in New Zealand and covers the full spectrum of joinery for the residential and commercial markets. Demonstrating the versatility of the product Nulook undertook the joinery for Christchurch’s cardboard cathedral. Another important Nulook product is the WeatherTight range, which has been designed to provide an affordable solution for residential joinery and addresses many of the inherent design flaws associated with older joinery. The range has a special crimped corner connection system giving stronger joints, which withstand transportation and installation, tighter joints, which are more attractive and of higher consistent quality and controlled drainage for errant water and condensation. Nulook Otautau Joinery focuses on the new housing market and also completes commercial work. The DeCliffords say they are focused on further growth as the Nulook range grows in popularity in the cooler climate of the South Island.

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Service and products key to success Jo Bailey The delivery of excellent service and quality products are keys to the success of Auckland firm PPS Industries, which celebrates 40 years in business in 2014. “We have strong relationships with our suppliers, both locally and overseas, sourcing only quality products from world industry leaders in their area,” says managing director and company founder Michael Evans, who is still involved in its day-to-day operations. “Our long-standing staff is also critical to our growth in what is a competitive and demanding market,” he says. PPS Industries manufactures a range of chemicals, and polishing and abrasive belt products for the metal finishing industry. The firm is also an importer, wholesaler and distributor of abrasive products, polishing buffs, compounds, chemicals, engineering supplies, welding consumables, pumps, power tools and finishing equipment. “Our management team makes regular trips to Europe and the United states, meeting suppliers and sourcing the latest high quality materials and products for our New Zealand customer base,” says Evans. When he founded PPS Industries in 1974 its core business was servicing the electroplating industry. Although the firm still supports this industry it has diversified significantly over the years to service many other sectors. These include stainless steel fabrication and metal finishing; general engineering and construction; and the marine sector, particularly super yacht and executive pleasure craft boat

PPS Industries manufactures a range of chemicals, and polishing and abrasive belt products for the metal finishing industry.

builders, although the list “goes on and on”, says Evans. The firm is based in Penrose where it has its head office, along with branches in Hamilton and Christchurch; and satellite stocking units in Palmerston North, Hastings, Tauranga and Dunedin. National sales manager Paul Saggers says the fact PPS Industries’ nationwide sales team works

directly with the end users of its products is one of its biggest strengths. “Our New Zealand-wide reach allows us to provide expert service, advice and problem solving with our customers face-to-face, rather than them having to do things over the phone or via a website.” The amount of stock carried by PPS is another plus, he says.

“We carry around $3.5 million worth of stock at any one time, which is not something many other firms have the capacity to do.” Some of PPS Industries’ staff have been with the firm for well over 20 years, with an average term across the business of ten-and-a-half years. “We are very fortunate to have a team of 35 dedicated staff, 14 of whom are experienced territory sales professionals. “They are backed by experienced support staff who together provide the exceptional service on which the company has made its name.” PPS Industries has been based at its Penrose head office in Auckland since 1997, when it moved to a purpose-built factory, after previously having operated from in five separate buildings in the suburb. “The move to one base allowed us to consolidate our operations, with our fully equipped and managed laboratory, chemical and polish manufacturing facility and conversion plant for the manufacture of sanding belts, working side by side,” says Saggers. “It was a turning point for the company which allowed it to grow from strength to strength,” he says. Although there is a “proliferation” of companies starting up to provide cheaper products to the market, they are usually without the experience and science to back them up, he says. “As an industry leader there are always companies trying to bring in alternative products. However we find customers usually only try cheaper sub-standard products once before coming back to us for products that deliver a quality, proven result.”

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New stadium exceeds expectations Jo Bailey The redeveloped ILT Stadium Southland has exceeded southerner’s expectations, says general manager Nigel Skelt. “We’ve had a lot of great feedback since the official opening in May, and especially following our community open day in July. “Lots of people have been blown away by the facilities.”

Visitors to the open day were treated to a guided tour of the world-class stadium, which included a behind the scenes look at areas they wouldn’t normally have access to. These included the team changing rooms complete with recovery spa pools; isolated drug testing rooms, which have been designed to meet international standards; and a tour of the roof cavity, 18 metres above the ground. “The new facility has more than 800 tonnes of steel in the roof structure, significantly more

than the 220 tonnes in the old building. It is exceptionally strong.” Skelt says the redevelopment of the stadium following the collapse of its roof in a snow storm in September 2010 has been “not without its trials and tribulations”. “The changes in the building regulations after the Canterbury earthquakes made it difficult for us, as we had to strengthen a core piece left in the building that wasn’t in the original plans,” says Skelt.

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The redeveloped complex has a ‘Monsta’ $1 million four-sided screen, similar to that used at NBA basketball venues in the United States.

“To have the largest multi-purpose sporting and events centre in Australasia here, is something that is definitely pretty special for Invercargill.” Incorporating the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, the stadium complex can host a raft of national and international events from all genres – sporting, recreational, cultural, arts, corporate and equestrian. It also provides top class facilities for a wide range of local sporting codes, with more than 12,000 participants attending each week across all activities. The new stadium has an additional 650 square metres of space, which incorporates a three-level entrance; seven Juncker wooden courts instead of the original three; and dedicated areas for a cafe, Clip’n’Climb rock wall and children’s play area. Visitor safety and comfort was a big priority of the redesign, with 4017 padded seats replacing the old bucket seating in the main stadium, says Skelt. Other features of the redeveloped complex include four squash courts, a large corporate area with function rooms, “fantastic” new sound system, and a ‘Monsta’ $1 million four-sided screen, similar to that used at NBA basketball venues in the United States. “The screen has been a real winner with fans and in my opinion it is what gives the stadium its wow factor.” Care has been taken to future proof the

stadium with the latest cutting edge technology, theatre curtaining and lighting trusses enabling it to be utilised as a true multi-purpose and multifunctional venue, says Skelt. “This approach has allowed us to increase our revenue streams, and quickly and seamlessly move from one event to the next.” In excess of 80 events are being held at the stadium this year, which have already included Scottish comedian Billy Connelly, and the Fight for Kids charity boxing event, which attracted 3000 spectators, including 1500 dining at corporate tables. Other recent or upcoming events include the South Island Table Tennis champs; multi-cultural event PolyFest; and the South Island Secondary Schools netball tournament which will host 1800 players. The stadium has just been selected as the only New Zealand venue for the 2015 World Darts Championships, and is working closely with top Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker in a bid to bring him to Invercargill next year. “The project team lived and breathed this redevelopment for the last three-and-a-half years and didn’t back off when hard times came. “I’m fortunate to have been part of that process and extremely proud of what has been achieved.”

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Combining technology with style Kelly Deeks Specialist sound, vision, and control provider Strawberry Sound this year celebrates a proud 30-year history of enhancing the visual and listening experience for New Zealand homes and businesses. Strawberry Sound sales and design manager Aaron Boyce says while the company has provided commercial electrical device automation systems for 30 years, in recent times the advent of smart phones and applications has improved these systems’ capability and functionality for residential use. “Using today’s technology we can devise a system that will give almost unlimited control over your home environment, even when you’re not there,” says Boyce. “From lighting, heating, or projection screens, through to the blinds or even the irrigation system, we can put you in complete control of almost any electrical device via remote control, wall switches, or fully wireless touch screens.” He says the design and pre-wire is possibly the most important stage of any audio visual or control system set up, and is a step not to be rushed into. “Quality system design and pre-wire is essential, as it provides options for the future as to how and where you can enjoy your audio visual entertainment, and in some cases place lights, control panels, and other technology,” he says. “A consultation with our professional designers and installers can save time and money by ensuring your system is set up correctly from the very beginning.” Strawberry Sound offers hi-fi and home theatre options to suit a range of different music tastes and requirements. Boyce says record players have experienced a massive resurgence in recent years, with many of today’s artists now releasing their albums on vinyl. “CD’s and DVD’s are becoming fewer and less frequently used, as when you buy a digital download you can burn that on to a disc,” he says. “If you buy a piece of vinyl, nine times out of 10 there will be a download code included so you can put it on to your computer as well.” He says vinyl is one of the best types of recordings you can listen to, giving a warm, natural, and personal listening experience. “Today’s records are slightly heavier, making them more rigid and flat and providing a more defined groove which improves the sound and

Record players have experienced a massive resurgence in recent years, with many of today’s artists now releasing their albums on vinyl. depending on the quality of the diamond in the stylus, also improves definition.” At the other end of the spectrum, Strawberry Sound has vast experience in commercial lighting and is now diversifying into the domestic market. With the fantastic range of lighting options available from Phillips such as Dynalite, Antumbra interface and Hue, a solution can be found for practically any situation. “With power being one of the big bills to pay, it’s worthwhile to investigate a lighting solution that can manage your power lighting and regulate a solution that can save you money,” he says. “With applications to control and regulate your lighting, timer clocks and sensors that automate your lighting, and gateway devices that allow you to synchronise audio, visual, lighting, heating and even your irrigation, Phillips Dynalite can be as simple or as complex as you want.”

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New base for Chch plumbing giant Jo Bailey Christchurch firm Clyne & Bennie Plumbing has just moved to a new home a few streets from its former premises at Shakespeare Road. Owners Martin De Gouw and James Coles expect the shift to 112 Buchan Road to be permanent as earthquake repairs are completed on the company’s old building. “The new 980sqm premises has plenty of room with a good layout incorporating a workshop, storeroom, and separate entranceway to our Mico in-house supply store which provides our tradespeople with 24-hour access to products,” says de Gouw. “The building also has separate offices which will provide some space between the operational and management sides of the business.” Clyne & Bennie has serviced the Canterbury market since the late 1950’s. Its team of 50 plumbing, drainlaying and gas-fitting specialists offers a wide range of residential and commercial services such as general plumbing, hot water heating systems, home heating, design and installation of plumbing packages, sheet metal and gas fitting, maintenance, and servicing of boiling water units. “Our main focus is on the commercial market which has always been our niche. “We also have a dedicated crew of eight working full time on day-to-day maintenance for industrial, commercial and residential clients. “This market has been a bit up and down since the earthquakes but is starting to get back to business as usual.” The company’s most recent investment is the latest CCTV camera gear which is providing clearer pictures for sewer and storm water inspections and onsite reports. The firm offers a full design/build package, with recent projects including a building upgrade for Lyttelton Super Value; and works for the new Machina Bar at Christchurch Casino. “This was a relatively challenging project that saw us working below the natural sewer line.” Other recent or current works include providing services to the Forte Health private hospital clinic; the Redcliffs New World; Wainoni Pak ‘N Save; a medical facility for Southern Cross; and some school projects. Clyne & Bennie also has a North Canterbury operation, established in late 2012, which is based in a fast-growing industrial zone on the southern outskirts of Rangiora.

Clyne & Bennie has serviced the Canterbury market since the late 1950’s.

“Our main focus is on the commercial market which has always been our niche.” “Our North Canterbury team is gaining some momentum and we’ve just taken on our first apprentice there. “The branch is currently working on quite extensive upgrades of the changing rooms at the Hanmer Thermal Pools and the upgrade of water

supplies to the camp ground at Leithfield Beach, among other projects,” he says. The public can take advantage of Clyne & Bennie’s buying power by purchasing products directly from the firm’s online shop www. plumbingshoponline.co.nz which is gaining some traction, says De Gouw. “We’ve just added a whole range of new products to the online shop. “People can choose at their leisure and even create a package of products that includes our price for installation to give them a good ballpark figure for their project.”

De Gouw says the company will also price products not found on the website if required. Clyne & Bennie was awarded New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year in 2010, with its customers protected by the Master Plumbers Guarantee. “We’re building some good forward momentum, especially now the commercial market is picking up again in Christchurch. “Although our staff numbers are getting up there at around 50, we always have room for more skilled, registered drainlayers and plumbers.”

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Foleys has the formula for success Kelly Deeks Since its beginnings in Dunedin in 1934 by gentleman and craftsman plumber Albert Foley, Foleys is today spread across the South Island, with the winning formula of high-quality workmanship teamed with professional and friendly service the key to its success. Complementing the plumbing division are a mechanical services division, a gas-fitting division and Foley Electrical, which was set up in 2005 to give customers the advantage of streamlined job completion. Foleys’ fully qualified electricians are not only highly competent, honest, and efficient, but they are also familiar with the needs of the other services the company offers. Foleys has the South Island well and truly covered. As well as servicing the Dunedin area in domestic, commercial and construction services, Foleys also has branches in Wanaka, South Otago, Christchurch, Timaru, Oamaru and Alexandra. Foleys general manager Bruce Muldrew says this coverage allows residential customers with properties in other parts of the South Island and commercial companies with regional branches in these locations the convenience of being able to coordinate their requirements from the Dunedin head office. Foleys provides domestic, commercial, and construction services ranging from leaky taps to large-scale commercial projects. “Our size gives us both the unrivalled buying power and professional expertise to ensure you are getting the best deal possible,” Muldrew says. “The Foleys service is quick, safe, and of the highest quality,’ he says. “We pride ourselves on our workmanship and stand by our work. We also keep clients informed every step of the way, whatever the service.”

Brian Foley with the firm’s original vehicle outside the firms Dunedin headquarters. Foleys’ clients have the advantage of a onestop-shop service, from a company large enough to provide services quickly, while still focused on quality workmanship and materials, and customer satisfaction. Foleys guarantees to be on site within half an hour of the agreed time.

“At Foleys we believe in giving our customers what they want,” Muldrew says. “We also know what they don’t want - to wait!” Foleys’ workmanship and materials supplied by Foleys are guaranteed for two years. (Excluding drain clearing work and existing roof leak repairs.)

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“As well as a highly-skilled and experienced team, we’re also backed by the best in technology,” Muldrew says. “We have the latest equipment to handle any drainage issue that might arise.” Foley Gasfitting both installs and services gaspowered appliances. The company’s proven expertise means it is called upon by builders working with architects for high –end jobs, requiring specialist gas installation for innovative new buildings. All buildings have a requirement for mechanical services of some kind, and Foleys can supply the complete installation along with the plumbing and electrical services. As well as specific design solutions with its in-house design team, it can provide a “Foley Care” package for asset maintenance all across the South Island. Foleys is a company highly focused on health and safety, dedicated to providing “professional solutions safely” and ensuring it looks after its staff, its subcontractors, and its clients alike. Foleys is tertiary qualified with ACC, the highest rating available, giving property owners the peace of mind that Foleys tradesmen will be compliant with all the relevant health and safety requirements. All tradesmen are Site Safe approved and first aid trained. The company’s health and safety manager is constantly working with staff and clients to improve standards.

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Resurgence in art of stonemasonry Jo Bailey The Canterbury earthquakes have revived stonemasonry, which was a dying art before the disaster, says John Dooley, who runs longstanding Oamaru firm Dooleys Masonry with his brother Kerry. “A lot of guys have come over from overseas to work on the city’s damaged historic buildings, many of which have to be deconstructed piece by piece and put back together with new elements.” Dooleys Masonry is well versed in restoration work and has supplied Oamaru stone for several of these projects. “We do a lot of the tricky manufacturing and shaping work in the yard, and either lay the stone ourselves, or supply it to other stonemasons. “Our whole team including the three or four guys who work in our factory have spent a lot of time laying stone so understand what other stonemasons require.” Dooley says the firm has sent stonework from “Invercargill to Keri Keri”, including a large amount of stone and balustrading for the Auckland Town Hall. It has also worked on projects in Australia and the Pacific. Closer to home it has played a key role in the restoration of numerous historic stone buildings such as the Dunedin Railway Station, Criterion Hotel, Oamaru Opera House, and Waitaki Boys’ High School. The firm also specialises in manufacturing stone columns with reinforcing inside that can be used as a structural or strengthening element on a building. “We’ve just finished a job in Queenstown where the columns were used to support the second storey of the structure.” Dooley says today’s faster construction methods, including the use of pre-cast concrete have contributed to the decline of stonemasonry. However he and Kerry and their team are determined to preserve the art, particularly when it comes to manufacturing and shaping columns, corbels and coping stones in traditional Roman style. “This intricate work is being lost but we’re endeavouring to keep it alive.” With restoration work not enough to keep its team busy full time, Dooleys Masonry also manufactures Oamaru stone fire surrounds to order, which has become a busy market.

Dooleys Masonry also manufactures stone columns with reinforcing inside that can be used as a structural or strengthening element on a building.

In addition to stone columns, windows and balustrades, the firm also produces a range of decorative stone crafts such as mail boxes, sculptures, tiles, bird baths and tables that it sells from a small shop at its yard. “We do a lot of custom-made items for people looking for something unique. Oamaru stone is extremely versatile, durable, and highly sought after for its decorative effects.” The firm also provides a traditional brick and block laying service, says Dooley. “We have one guy who specialises in tiling and all of us can lay bricks, blocks or stone. “In small townships you’ve got to operate like a cottage industry and do a bit of everything.”

Stonemasonry is in the blood for John and Kerry Dooley, dating back to their great-great grandfather who was a stonemason in Ireland. The brothers started working with their father Bill in the business in the early 1980’s, who had taken it over from his father. “Dad was a stonemason and brick and block layer his whole life. He’s 83 now and although he retired in his 70s, used to work from the office in the yard until about six years ago.”

Bill Dooley was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2011 for services to the restoration of historic buildings, work he had done throughout Australasia for 60 years. “Bill taught us the importance of doing the job to the best of our ability. We added precision and pride to that and have built the business on those values. We regard ourselves as leaders in Oamaru stonemasonry, delivering excellence in our work.”

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Haulage division adds to capabilities Karen Phelps Jurgens Demolition has added a heavy haulage division to its suite of offerings. Company manager Cameron Jurgens says that the division enables the company to not only have more control over its own haulage needs as opposed to contracting to a third party but Jurgens Demolition can offer its haulage services to other companies as well. “It saves us money on our own jobs as well as giving us greater flexibility. We can move anything up to 100 tonnes,” he says. Established by Theodore Jurgens in 1962, Jurgens Demolition is now one of New Zealand's longest serving demolition companies. Based in Wanganui the company is today operated by Theodore’s son David and Theodore’s grandchildren Cameron and Aaron. Jurgens Demolition specialises in large industrial demolition and undertakes projects of all sizes including internal and partial demolition projects. The company is fully certified asbestos removal specialists and carries Public Liability Insurance cover of $10 million. Jurgens Demolition works all over New Zealand and has recently relocated some of its team to Christchurch due to the high work volume following the region’s earthquakes. Projects the company has completed include around 100 properties in the Red Zone, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and heritage-listed The Regent, “The Regent was severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquakes. “Not only was the Regent surrounded by neighbouring heritage listed buildings but its complex design, poor access and basement needed specialist propping to enable the deconstruction of this city landmark. “The dome structure and spiral staircase were successfully removed by us for Christchurch City Council Heritage,” says Jurgens. He says that the project demonstrates that demolition is an increasingly technical area. Another example of this is a current project, which will see Jurgens Demolition demolish a meat processing plant for Alliance Group at Mataura. The 12-month project will require around 12 excavators on site with up to 20 staff. “The five-storey building is being demolished mechanically with a high reach,” he says. Another section which runs over the service tunnel will be demolished floor by floor top down with smaller machines as the services have to remain operational to keep the plant running during the project.” Due to the fact Alliance Group employees

Jurgens Demolition works all over New Zealand and has recently relocated some of its team to Christchurch due to the high work volume.

will be working on site during the demolition the project has necessitated high levels of liaison with the Alliance health and safety staff that meet the Jurgens Demolition team each morning to discuss the work plan for the day. Recycling materials from site is an important aspect of the company philosophy with a target of removing 80-85% recyclable matter. “For example at the Mataura plant Jurgens Demolition expects to crush 50,000 cubic metres of concrete on site with its mobile crushing plant and remove 3,500 tonnes of steel.” Cameron says that with over 50 years in the business the key to longevity has been remaining a family business. “It gives the personal touch. Aaron and I grew up in the company working here in our school holidays then full time after we left school,” says Cameron. “Our long-serving employees combine over 150 years experience between management and senior staff members. “The combined industry and family experience of the Jurgens’ team means that our customers are in good hands.”

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New regulations having an impact Jo Bailey New regulations following the Canterbury earthquakes are having an impact on the commercial building market, says Karen McIlraith, spokeswoman for longstanding Christchurch structural steel fabricators, Chapman Engineering. “Rising construction costs, tougher regulations, and the requirement for more steel to go into the structure of new commercial buildings have stalled many projects in the city,” she says. “We know of tenders that have gone around the cycle for two years because of pricing and seismic requirements.” Chapman Engineering is now required to trace every piece of steel in a commercial project, from the time it is produced by the steel mill, through its workshop processes, to identifying where it fits into the structure of a building. Each process in the workshop such as drilling, cutting, fabricating, welding and painting has to be signed off by the people assigned to each task, with all steel bar-coded, scanned and welds tested by a third party quality inspection company to ensure quality and safety. Ms McIlraith says Chapman Engineering has invested in a sophisticated tracking system to help with this process. “A significant amount of quality assurance and paper work has to be completed before the steel even goes out the door. This guarantees a quality, traceable product. “However it also creates extra compliance costs along with additional expense of meeting new health and safety regulations.” Despite the challenges, Chapman Engineering continues to grow steadily, with between 47 and 50 people making up its administration, fabrication and on-site teams. Chris and Tracy Chapman founded Chapman Engineering in 1985 and are still actively involved in its day-to-day operation. During its 30 years in business the Hornbybased firm has built relationships with almost every major commercial construction company in Canterbury, securing ongoing large-scale contracts.

Chapman Engineering has been working on many substantial projects in the Christchurch rebuild. The company also operates a complementary sister company called Total Height Safety which specialises in the design, fabrication and installation of height safety and fall protection systems and services. The division’s services include engineering design, custom fabrications, proprietary fall arrest system installations, risk assessment, industrial

“A significant amount of quality assurance and paper work has to be completed before the steel even goes out the door. This guarantees a quality, traceable product.”

abseiling, IQP testing and certification, plus ongoing inspection and maintenance. On the structural steel side, Chapman Engineering has several large upcoming projects, says quantity surveyor/estimator, Ian Hosty. “Within the next few months we will fabricate and erect around 616 tonnes of steelwork for Watts and Hughes for the new Opus building in Moorhouse Avenue; around 120 tonnes of steelwork for the New World supermarket at Redcliffs for Fletchers; and are working for Armitage Williams on the new Pak ’N Save store and fuel station at Rangiora which is a 350 tonne project.” Some of the company’s other recent projects include fabricating and erecting structural steel

for strengthening works on the Sudima Hotel near Christchurch Airport; Spanbild’s new factory at Rolleston for Arrow International; and the Elldex building for Hanham & Philp. “We also produced 1000 tonnes of fabricated structural steel for the new Hazeldean carpark, which is probably our biggest project to date,” says Hosty. The company is predominantly focused on the Canterbury commercial market, which is yet to get into full swing post-earthquake, he adds. “There is no real consistency in the market yet. However we expect that to change with a lot more activity starting to go on in the city centre and its periphery, and more people with the confidence to spend as their insurance issues are dealt with.”

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CONTRACTING » Southland Master Painters

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Master Painters all go in Southland Jo Bailey Southland Master Painters has re-introduced an innovative tender scheme to match potential customers with the best trades-people for the job. “If someone rings up with a job, we can send three contracting firms from our membership to provide a quote,” says president Darryl Olphert. “The customer can then decide which firm they would like to deal with. Otago Master Painters has run a similar programme for years and we have kicked ours into gear again this year.” The scheme is managed by Southland Master Painters’ secretary Raewyn Hillis, who does an “amazing” job for the association, he says. Olphert, who has his own painting firm, Olphert Contracting, is in his fourth year as president of Southland Master Painters, which represents around 27 members, including a handful in Otago and Queenstown. Southland firms won several awards at the 2014 Master Painters of the Year Awards, with Kim McDowall Painting & Decorating of Gore winning Commercial Master Painter of the Year (for the second year running), as well as the Commercial Rework Interior – Contemporary category, Commercial Wallcoverings; and Hilo Decorating winning the Residential Rework Interior – Contemporary and Wallcoverings categories. Over the five years the New Zealand Master Painters Awards have been going, fellow members Premier Coatings and Olphert Contracting have also picked up various awards on commercial and residential work for their workmanship with Southland members winning the wallpapering award since its inception 5 years ago. “The Master Painters’ conference and awards are awesome and a great place to network with some really good people from all over New Zealand,” says Olphert. “We have a strong bond with the other Master Painters associations in the bottom half of the South Island and organise our own mid-year get-together

Southland firms won several awards at the 2014 Master Painters of the Year Awards

each year. This time it was in Cromwell in August.” Olphert says there are many benefits for firms to joining the association, such as having the backing and credibility of a national brand; its extensive referral network; bulk buying opportunities; regular industry news updates; comprehensive training and apprenticeship programmes; access to a disputes committee; and the opportunity to mix with others in the industry.

“I’ve made friends from Invercargill to Northland, and have a few cobbers in the industry I can call to talk over any problems.” For clients there are several advantages when choosing a Master Painter, says Olphert. “Trades-people have to meet quite a bit of criteria to become a Master Painter member or other similar Industry Association Groups. It’s not just about their workmanship, but the way they conduct their business and themselves.” Customers are also protected by having the back up of the New Zealand Master Painters’ Association or similar organisations and can be assured its members have invested considerable time and money into health and safety and Site Safe.

“We are competing with people in the industry who don’t even know what Site Safe is, and still think it’s okay to paint off a ladder.” Olphert says the local industry is looking forward to the busy spring and summer period, as it traditionally “slows down to second gear” over winter when it is too cold to do exterior painting. “Our members are a positive bunch, always focused on moving forward. The big push at the moment is to raise awareness of the Master Painters’ brand, which has been protecting consumers in New Zealand for around 100 years. “If people have a painting project, they should definitely engage a Master Painter, to ensure they get a top quality finish that is done right, first time.”

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Need to consider more than price in contracting Jo Bailey A more cohesive relationship between the building community and the Master Painters organisation in Southland would help to “tidy up” the industry, says Darryl Olphert, president of the Southland Master Painters. “There is a real issue with sub contracting trades being chosen for jobs on price alone,” says Olphert. “It is our view that while price is always a factor it is only one of the criteria that should be considered in the final selection process,” he says. “The building community holds itself up as being an elite element within the trades, frequently issuing tender and specification documents with compliance elements that aim to produce a safe and therefore more productive environment. “It is therefore disappointing to see evidence that what is written in their specification documents is often ignored on the basis of selecting the lowest price. “This criteria more often than not delivers in inferior result for their client and reflects unjustifiably in a negative context on those within the trade that invest in meeting the criteria as set down.” Olphert says elements that should be included in the selection process include”: - do they have appropriate Public Liability Insurance and has this been verified as being current? - do they have appropriate Health and Safety practices or is the Main Contractor willing to be held responsible if something goes wrong? - are they currently Site Safe Certified?

- do they have the required skills for larger projects or is this there first time on work of this scale? “It is only fair and reasonable that any contractor submitting a tender has to comply with the same terms and conditions as everyone else and for confidence to be maintained in the process by the main contractor ensuring that this is indeed the case,” says Olphert. “The clients have a right to know that the standards that the main contractor applies to itself are also applied to all parts of the contract chain. “This is about delivering the best results from them after all. “It makes no sense for people building a home or even a commercial building, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars or more, to choose a quality registered builder but end up with the cheapest painter or surface preparation. “It’s definitely worth paying a bit more for high quality finishing. Once a house is ruined by a shoddy paint job, it stays shoddy forever. Personally I wouldn’t want to be the one explaining to a client that the result they are unhappy with is the result of a choice made solely on the price.” There are several other advantages when choosing a Master Painter, says Olphert. “Trades-people have to meet quite a bit of criteria to become a Master Painter member or other similar Industry Association Groups. It’s not just about their workmanship, but the way they conduct their business and themselves.” Customers are also protected by having the back-up of the New Zealand Master Painters’ Association and can be assured its members have invested considerable time and money into health and safety and Site Safe.

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Hughes Contracting has recently purchased a precision fodder beet drill, to meet the “big swing” towards this crop as a supplementary feed over the last couple of years.

Firm getting ready for busy season Jo Bailey Southland firm Hughes Contracting is preparing for its busiest time of year. “We’re quieter over the winter months, mainly carting feed and doing maintenance work,” says Brian Hughes who started the Invercargill-based agricultural contracting firm over 25 years ago. “But we’ll be flat out once cultivation starts in September and will continue to chop silage right through until April.”

Staff numbers will jump dramatically from six full-timers to 25 including seasonal workers at the peak of the contracting season. For more than a decade the dairy sector has provided the bulk of Hughes Contracting’s work, says Hughes. “There is only one sheep farm left in the local district now, everything else is cows. “Dairying started taking off here about 15 years ago and we’ve expanded with it. When any new opportunities come along to service this market we’ve taken a good look at them.”

The firm’s latest initiative is the acquisition of a precision fodder beet drill, to meet the “big swing” towards this crop as a supplementary feed over the last couple of years. “We are also putting GPS steering in two of our tractors including the one that will tow the fodder beet drill. You’ve got to keep up with technology these days.” Hughes says the company has a full complement of rural contracting plant and equipment such as diggers, and four trucks, including a new tip truck that has just been added to the fleet.

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“Silage and baleage are the main parts of the business and we have six tractors doing cultivation work all the time.” Other services include cartage of feed and stock within the local area; rough block development; muck spreading; aerating/sub-soiling; heavy rolling; digger work; and grass supplies and procurement. In 2002 Hughes Contracting branched into its own dairy support operation, with the purchase of a farm neighbouring Brian and Lyn Hughes’ existing property at Waimatua on the eastern outskirts of Invercargill.

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Hughes Contracting offers a diversified range of services in the rural community. They’ve since bought another nearby block of land and grow a significant amount of hay, baleage and silage on the farms. “We trade a lot of feed to local dairy farmers. Although the contracting business is the main part of the operation, the dairy support farms are a good complement and mean there is always plenty of work for our staff.” Hughes was brought up on a dairy farm just a few kilometres away from these properties. He trained as a diesel mechanic, but after being made redundant in 1986 decided to spend his redundancy money on a “big tractor” and has been contracting ever since. “It’s worked out well. We’re now one of the bigger contracting firms in Southland,” he says. The business remains a family affair with Lyn Hughes doing all the administration work and one of

their two sons, Chris, also employed by the firm. Brian Hughes is one of eight contractors on the board of the New Zealand Rural Contractors Federation which keeps him up to date with the latest issues facing the industry. “We’ve worked through the transport laws and got them where we want them, now the focus is on immigration and the employment of people from overseas. Another big challenge coming up in the next year or so is health and safety compliance. If people get it wrong, they won’t stay in business.” Hughes employs a mix of New Zealanders and workers from overseas in addition to his permanent team during the height of the spring/summer season. “People are critical to the success of any business, and we’re lucky to have some really good ones, especially our core team of full time staff.”

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AUTOMOTIVE » Parks Towing

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Parks diversifies into new avenues Karen Phelps

Parks Towing operates a fleet of 21 vehicles consisting of 17 tow trucks, trailers and support vehicles servicing the greater Canterbury region.

Parks Towing is one of the oldest towing company’s in New Zealand and had its beginnings in an undertaking business. “The undertaking business was set up by Matthew Park however his funeral business did not prosper as well as it should because Matthew was more interested in trucks than undertaking,’ says managing director Stuart Gerring. “Eventually Park sold out of the funeral business and went on to start up another business, Parks Breakdown, which eventually became Parks Garage,” he says. Despite its interesting background, Parks Towing has had a very stable history with only four owners since it first started nearly 100 years ago. The company is now owned by Stuart’s parents Rob and Ruth Gerring and has grown from a staff of 12 to 30 in the past two years. This has been due to diversifying the company, which was primarily focused on towing, to provide other avenues of business. “With the towing division of the business we start the day with next to no work booked in. So by diversifying into other related and key areas this has helped to stabilise our workflow,” says Stuart. “Also a lot of our business was based in the Christchurch CBD so after the earthquakes this really affected us and we needed to bring fresh ideas into the business.” In addition to 24-hour vehicle recovery Parks Towing now offers a mechanical workshop, vehicle storage and machinery transport. The company has purchased a number of trucks to cater for the increased number of campervans on the road. Another diversification has been a machinery relocation service, which has been in demand due

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Parks Towing has purchased a number of trucks to cater for the increased number of campervans on the road. to the earthquake and subsequent rebuild. In the past two years the company has purchased other towing companies increasing its share within the vehicle recovery market. The company has also moved premises as a key part of growth shifting from a 2,500 square metre site to a 10,500 square metre site, which has increased the company’s vehicle storage capacity. At its new premises the company operates a fleet of 21 vehicles consisting of 17 tow trucks, trailers and support vehicles servicing the greater Canterbury region. Changes have also taken place behind the scenes with a new dispatching and vehicle

tracking system to keep control of the larger volumes of jobs coming in. This technology is something which Stuart says has given the company a huge advantage within the industry. In the past three months the company has also partnered with Manheim Car Auctions. “We house and administer the vehicle auctions, which are conducted online in Auckland, acting as Manheim’s Christchurch branch. “The winning bidder then comes and picks up their vehicle from our premises. It’s just another way we have been able to diversify and grow the business.”

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AUTOMOTIVE » MTA Fastest Spanner

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The “fastest spanner” in the South Kelly Deeks Technique, skill, teamwork, and panache were all on display as 10 two-man teams from the south of the South Island battled to claim the title of Motor Trade Association (MTA) Fastest Spanner in July this year. Twenty Southland technicians came together to pull apart, then put back together engines to working order in front of a crowd of more than 300 spectators and special guest Greg Murphy at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club. The engines, prepared specially for the event by Southland Institute of Technology, were commonly found in the ubiquitous Toyota Corolla – which all technicians had experience with. The winning team, of Tristan Duffell from Prestige Commercial Vehicles, and Bruce Woodd from Macaulay Motors, competing in two heats and a final, dismantled, reassembled, and then started the 1.3 litre Toyota engine in 12 minutes and five seconds. The winning pair shaved four seconds off the previous record time of 12 minutes and 9 seconds, set last year by Duffell and his colleague Allen Whitaker. In second place came Callum Baird and Daniel Strang, from Southern Automobiles and Komatsu, with a time of 12 minutes and 40 seconds, and

Allen Whitaker and Conner Withington, from Prestige Commercial Vehicles took out third place with 13 minutes and 15 seconds. The competition is currently only held in Southland and is organised by MTA Southland to showcase local industry talent. MTA Southland business advisor Michelle Findlater says the top spot is hotly contested. “We’ve had teams returning for four years running, trying to take out the title,” she says. This year’s turn out was the biggest the competition had seen since it started in 2009. “This is the fifth year we've held this and every year, the number of spectators gets bigger, and the times get lower,” she says. “Overall, it is a great night out for the industry and for anyone enthusiastic about the motor trade, and really shows the skill level these technicians have, and showcases our talented technicians and the future of our industry.” She says the competition put the talent and technique of automotive technicians on centre stage, and the event was greatly enjoyed by the competitors and the spectators, with raffles and spot prizes drawn on the night. The top three teams received a trophy, cash and prizes for the sponsors. All proceeds raised from ticket sales were donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Photos - Chris Watson Above: winners Bruce Woodd standing and Tristan Duffell in their record-setting dismantle and reassembly effort of 12 mins, 05 seconds. Left: second place winners Callum Baird and Daniel Strang.

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Mayfair Pools continues to prosper Sue Russell Mayfair Pools began life more than 40 years ago in Hastings and since that time has expanded through its licensed agents into one of New Zealand’s major swimming pool companies. It’s a journey that founder Keith Atkins has enjoyed, especially getting out visiting the 21 North Island and 6 South Island areas. “One of the things that’s been great to see is that in some cases the next generation of family member has taken over the reins of the dealership,” says Atkins. “When we meet at our annual conference everyone knows each other well – like a family reunion with all working together, sharing and improving,” he says. Back in the 1970’s Atkins and co-founder of the company, brother Colin, were asked by a local motel to install a pool. When the motel owner advertised on television, promoting the Mayfair Pools’ patented process, the custom began to grow. It wasn’t long before the Atkins realised the best way to operate was to establish a licensee arrangement and that structure has existed ever since. Atkins says there is a definite rhythm to the swimming pool construction cycle. During his years he seen it all. “Design has not changed much. We go through phases of building straight pools, lap pools, kidney pools. “Where there has been a lot of new innovation has been in the materials used in the coatings and surrounds. “There’s certainly been a huge improvement in the materials used from plain colours to sparkling glitter finishes.” He remembers a time when there was only one type of resin product available. That technology has evolved into a vast array of options that Mayfair Pool builders can use. They use only the highest grade of the most expensive vinyl ester resins throughout. Mayfair Pools got its name from the Hastings suburb Atkins lived in and where the company began. The company has installed a significant number of large swimming pools for schools and hotels all over New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands. Mayfair started in Australia in 1975 being Darwin then Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast, Canberra, Brisbane and McKay. “We’ve installed pools on top of buildings as fibreglasss is the ideal material for situations like this because it doesn’t degrade like concrete pools can over time, causing cracks and leakages which can be costly if hotel accommodation is underneath the pool,” explains Atkins. The annual conference is a highlight in the calendar for Atkins and the 50 or so agents and suppliers who attend. This year the 40th Annual Conference was in Taupo and as usual, awards were handed out for the most outstanding pool projects undertaken during the year. “Most of the agents have been with us a long time and we still have quite a few of the original licensees. “The conference is like a trade-show with swimming pool service company’s presenting their products and providing our agents with up-to-date information about the latest technologies used,” says Atkins.

Mayfair Pools’ use the highest grade of the most expensive vinyl ester resins throughout in the pool construction.

“Where there has been a lot of new innovation has been in the materials used in the coatings and surrounds.” “We are told that Mayfair are the only Pool Company that holds such conferences,” says Atkins. “These days I enjoy travelling, visiting the agents to inspect their beautiful pools which are all individually designed.” Mayfair Pools has been contracted by the insurance companies to undertake remedial work on pools undermined by the Canterbury earthquakes. Repairing these broken pools is ongoing. “We repair these pools by installing a new liner inside the concrete shell. “There are a huge amount of concrete pools that are of an age that cracks are happening. “This is where our materials and technologies really come to the fore especially for old School Pools.” Even in Hawkes Bay and other regions in New Zealand where the soil-base is inclined to shift in time the fibre-glass materials Mayfair Pools are built with have proven to remain sound. “When I’ve been asked about the life of a Mayfair Pool, I say I don’t really know the answer because the original pools built 40-plus years ago are still performing as when they were built.”

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LANDSCAPING » Natural Pools NZ

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The all natural swimming experience Kelly Deeks Natural Pools NZ offers a swimming experience like Mother Nature intended, with chemical-free and naturally filtered pools which simply clean themselves. Natural Pools NZ directors Alex Traut and Hans Brutscher have brought European technology and expertise to New Zealand, where people can now swim in a pool that requires absolutely no chlorine or other toxic chemicals. Traut and Brutscher founded Natural Pools NZ in 2008. As a landscape architect, Traut had worked for a Bavarian landscaping company and had been involved in building Biotop natural pools. Brutscher is a retired German GP, who had specialised in natural spa medicine, balneology, and climatology and had built a couple of pools along the way.

Traut says the concept of natural pools is more than 30 years old in Europe, where people in highly urbanised and landlocked countries wanted to bring some nature back into their gardens. In the past, the carefully planned planting of a special regeneration zone ensured clean, pure water. The regeneration zone was given over to aquatic plants which not only oxygenated the water, but along with microorganisms acted as living filters and organic cleansers, naturally and continually filtering the water through their root system and taking nutrients out of the water. A special skimmer and filter system was also integrated and operated by submersible pumps. A submerged separating wall divided the swimming area from the regeneration zone, while the water freely flowed between these areas and created an organic unity of design and function. “In a natural pool with plant life, you have frogs and dragonflies and other kinds of wildlife,” says Traut.

“In conventional pools you have to shower after your swim, but in our pools you’re better off showering before you go in the pool.” “Not everyone likes to swim in that environment, so the idea has been developed to eliminate the plants, and we now have a new product called the Living Pool. “The regeneration zone and its accompanying plants and animals are replaced by a biological filter and a specially developed phosphorous filter, which provide for the natural treatment of the water.” Traut says the living pool basically works in the same way as a mountain lake, offering the same clean and crystal clear conditions. The filters remove nutrients from the water, so the algae are deprived of their sustenance. Traut says there are a range of options available

with Natural Pools NZ, from an enormous lake to a standard blue pool and anything in between, with or without plants, but always fresh water. “You can swim with your eyes open with no irritation, and it’s really soft on your skin “In conventional pools you have to shower after your swim, but in our pools you’re better off showering before you go in the pool.” The Living Pool Converter System can change an existing swimming pool into one that operates biologically, with only minimal changes. Natural Pools NZ handles all aspects of a swimming pool construction project in-house including planning, design, decking, paving, planting, fencing, retaining walls, and pool sheds.

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LANDSCAPING » Design & Garden Landscaping

National award for Dunedin garden Jo Bailey A “naturalistic” garden designed and constructed by Dunedin firm Design and Garden Landscapes has taken national honours at the Landscapes of Distinction awards. The firm took out the Resene Best Residential Project for its work on the Thom Garden, at Doctor’s Point, Dunedin, and went on to win the premier Unitec Landscape of the Year award for the same project. It also won golds for both design, and horticulture. This is the second time Design and Garden Landscapes has taken top honours at the awards which are run by Landscaping New Zealand. “It was a bit unexpected and a huge thrill to win second time around,” says Design and Garden owner Wayne Butson. “The credit must to go to our clients, as the project was a real team effort, from the design, to its horticultural elements through to construction.” Butson says the site, overlooking the estuary and surrounded by kanuka and other natives lent itself to a “native pitch” although the design features a combination of herbaceous, perennial, exotic and native plants. “The garden has lots of different levels and connected spaces but remains sympathetic to the natural environment.” The design also made good use of naturalistic materials such as exposed aggregate, crushed lime on the drive, neutral paving and lots of large feature rock, to integrate with the house, which is constructed primarily of cedar. The judges said the Thom garden exemplified “excellence in design”, and was a “stunning example of the importance of landscape design in place-making and a powerful statement on contemporary New Zealand garden design”. Two of Design and Garden Landscape’s other projects were also recognised, with the McKinney and McDonald gardens both winning silver and bronze awards. “They are quite cool projects in their own right. The McKinney garden is in a small space. It has an undeveloped area in front of the house, so you don’t expect to find the hidden oasis we created out the back.” Butson started Design and Garden Landscaping in 1991 after studying horticulture at Lincoln University. Early on he employed staff with a construction background to complement his design and horticultural skills. “I was determined to offer the complete service in-house. The process from design to completion can be quite fluid, with elements sometimes moved, changed or made better.

The winning design features a combination of herbaceous, perennial, exotic and native plants. “It’s good to be on site with a spade to do the work ourselves rather than relying on outside contractors.” Design and Garden Landscaping now employs seven staff including a landscape architect, and qualified trades people skilled in all aspects of landscape construction. The company provides a full design to construction service for clients throughout Otago and into Southland, and has carried out planning and design work for clients in Christchurch and the rest of the lower South Island. Butson says he is proud of his team to be once again recognised among the best in New Zealand. “We’re not a big business but we want to establish ourselves among the market leaders in the industry. These awards go a long way to helping us achieve this.”

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The Central Plains Water scheme will provide water to an irrigable area of 60,000 hectares in Canterbury to be developed over three stages.

Central Plains scheme underway Karen Phelps Stage one of the Central Plains Water scheme is underway and will see 20,000ha of land in Canterbury under irrigation. The scheme has received the first investment made by Crown Irrigation Investments Ltd, a company formed to act on behalf of the New Zealand Government as a bridging investor for regional water infrastructure development. Crown Irrigation makes targeted investments into schemes, alongside other partners, that might not otherwise be developed. Crown Irrigation has agreed terms for a $6.5 million secured, second-ranking investment in the Central Plains Water scheme for a period of up to five years. The scheme operates under a co-operative model on a cost recovery basis. Lying between the Southern Alps, State Highway 1 and the Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers, the scheme will provide water to an irrigable area of 60,000 hectares to be developed over three stages. Construction of Stage 1 commenced in April 2014. This first stage will deliver the initial 15 kilometres of the headrace from the Rakaia River and pipeline distribution to irrigate the central Canterbury Plains. It is expected that Stage 1 will

provide water flows from October 2015. Stages 2 and 3 of the scheme will complete the headrace from the Rakaia River to Waimakariri River and provide additional pipeline distribution to serve the remainder of central Canterbury Plains, expanding the irrigation scheme by 40,000 hectares. “When you develop a scheme like this there is always a gap in the demand curve,” says Crown Irrigation CEO Murray Gribben. “The purpose of Crown Irrigation’s investment in the Central Plains Water scheme is to enable excess capacity to be built at this initial stage to allow for sufficient water flows for subsequent stages of the scheme,” he says. Crown Irrigation recognises the opportunity that irrigation provides to improve productivity in the primary sector, create jobs and increase export earnings. Gribben says that when the Central Plains Water scheme is completed there will be downstream benefits flowing on from the rural industry stimulating economic growth in New Zealand. Crown Irrigation has also been engaging with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company in relation to a potential investment in the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme since late August 2013.

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“The purpose of Crown Irrigation’s investment in the Central Plains Water scheme is to enable excess capacity to be built at this initial stage to allow for sufficient water flows for subsequent stages of the scheme.” “This proposed scheme provides an opportunity to deliver reliable water to irrigate 20,000 to 30,000 hectares in the Ruataniwha Plains through the storage and subsequent release of peak winter rainfall and river flows. “The scheme plans to construct an 83 metre high concrete dam on the Makaroro River that will provide over 104 million cubic metres of water per year, a 6.5 MW hydro-electric power station and a mixed open canal and piped distribution system,” explains Gribben. Gribben says that Crown Irrigation has provided high level guidance on its specific investment requirements and participated in discussions regarding the development of an appropriate capital structure.

However, to date, Crown Irrigation has not negotiated an agreed investment, nor made a decision or commitment to invest as the scheme currently does not meet its investment criteria. “Negotiations have been temporarily halted until such time as there is regulatory certainty regarding the Tukitiuki Catchment Proposal, which has recently been before an Environmental Protection Authority Board of Inquiry,” says Gribben. He says that Crown Irrigation is currently engaged in discussions concerning a number of proposed new schemes and existing schemes wishing to increase area.

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IRRIGATION » IrrigationNZ

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Work is well underway on the first stage of the Central Plains Water scheme in Central Canterbury.

Irrigation a boost to region’s growth Karen Phelps A new irrigation framework will help Canterbury increase its GDP, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis. “Irrigation plays a huge role in supporting our economy,” says Curtis. “Without irrigation many of our agricultural enterprises would not be as productive, resilient in the face of drought or even viable due to increasingly competitive market requirements. “And it’s not just dairy farmers and fruit and vegetable growers that need irrigation. Today many of the region’s sheep and beef, cropping and small seed growers increasingly rely on irrigation water

to maintain production levels and ensure feed for stock year-round. “A 2013 Lincoln University study of the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts showed that these predominantly irrigated rural economies contributed over 15% of Christchurch’s GDP.” The SMART (Sustainably Managed, Accountable, Responsible and Trusted) framework, established by IrrigationNZ, the national body representing irrigators and the irrigation industry, will help irrigators meet the public’s expectations around environmental responsibility. The framework provides simple steps for irrigators to better manage their environmental footprint including guidelines around designing future irrigation systems alongside advice that will

ensure existing irrigation systems aren’t wasting water. It also includes information around annually checking the irrigation system is performing as it should be and justifying the reason for applying irrigation through a focus on efficient water use, regular auditing and technological improvements. To support the framework IrrigationNZ has aligned existing education and training resources under the SMART Irrigation umbrella. The framework also links IrrigationNZ’s accreditation programmes which set industry standards and codes of practices for areas such as irrigation design, farm dairy effluent system design and water measurement. “In essence the SMART Irrigation framework helps irrigators maximise water use efficiency,

regularly evaluate their system and be on top of technical and environmental issues before they arise,” explains Curtis. IrrigationNZ conducted nationwide polling last summer to understand the public perception of irrigation and key findings have been incorporated into the SMART Irrigation website. “Two responses were overwhelming in their majority: that New Zealanders (71%) are prosustainable irrigation and that the public needs more information about irrigation. “The SMART framework is about providing a benchmark for sustainable irrigation and is a way for irrigators to share with the community how they irrigate. It’s about being transparent.” Curtis says a good example of a SMART

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When complete the Central Plains Water scheme will take water from the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers and redistribute it across 60,000 hectares in Central Canterbury.

“In essence the SMART Irrigation framework helps irrigators maximise water use efficiency, regularly evaluate their system and be on top of technical and environmental issues before they arise.” “Farmers accessing water from the scheme will be required to exclude stock from waterways and wetlands and protect native plants, animals and habitats on their properties. “Irrigation application must be highly efficient and all irrigation systems connected to the scheme will need to meet industry and Central Plains Water Limited’s standards.” SMART Irrigation is a new initiative for New Zealand’s irrigation community and Curtis says that feedback to date has been positive. He says that the SMART Irrigation framework has the potential to significantly impact not just the Canterbury but the wider New Zealand economy. “A recent economic study in Waitaki District found $70m of revenue coming into the area was directly due to irrigation. Other economic activity generated $7m of revenue. “The study found that 180 full-time jobs were linked to irrigation in the district. Its social impacts extended to stable primary school rolls and an increase in building consents. “Worldwide rainfall (precipitation) averages 800mm per year. New Zealand experiences average precipitation of 2000mm per year. “We are water rich so there is huge potential if we continue to innovate and move towards sustainable irrigation practice.”

irrigation scheme is Central Plains Water Limited, a community irrigation scheme currently being developed in Selwyn District. When complete the scheme will take water from the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers and redistribute it across 60,000 hectares in Central Canterbury. “Central Plains Water Limited has been designed to replace the use of environmentally sensitive groundwater in the area with a more practical and sustainable surface water scheme, supported by water storage,” says Curtis. “The scheme was integrated into the region’s water vision - the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) – because it will improve water efficiency and water quality in the area. “Central Plains Water Limited will help the Selwyn Zone achieve its water aspirations under the CWMS, in particular nine goals which sum up the community’s environmental, recreational, cultural, economic and socio-wellbeing needs.” By managing the nutrient and farm management practices of its shareholders, the scheme has a huge opportunity to deliver environmental benefits for its part of Canterbury, says Curtis. “Managing nutrient losses as a collective will significantly reduce the levels of nitrate-nitrogen, sediment and phosphorous being lost to local waterways and Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.

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MARINE » Frews Marine

Frews Marine has winning formula Kelly Deeks A true love for boats and water sports is behind the production of “exceptional boats for real people”, with Brendon Frew of Frews Marine basing his ideas and designs on what people want, need and can afford. Frew is an experienced and skilled engineer, who has spent the past 20 years working in the boat building and engineering industry. After six years of boat building at Stabicraft and Kiwi-Kraft, Frew decided to go out on his own and produce what the market was after. “There was a need for a rugged yet stylish, and most importantly affordable range of aluminium pontoon dinghies and boats,” he says. Frews Marine was established and began producing FREWZA aluminium pontoon boats. The economy was strong in 2006, which saw the bigger boat building companies chasing the big hardtops and foregoing the smaller, 4m to 5m entry level boats and dinghies. Frews Marine established its position in this market and by the time the economy tightened up a couple of years later, the company was in a good position to compete with the major players that were now chasing the smaller boats as well. As Frews Marine has grown, it has diversified into the larger 6m to 9m range, while the smaller ones remain the core of the company’s activities. As well as recreational boats, Frews Marine designs and builds boats for commercial use, with regular customers including Fish & Game NZ, and fishing company Sanford. The Frews Marine team are all trade-qualified aluminium boat builders, with a similar amount of experience as Frew. He says one of Frews Marine’s points of difference is the fact the workshop is not run as a production line, instead each boat is worked on by one individual who sees it through to the very end. “The skill level involved is far greater than a production line, and we achieve a higher level of quality as the guys have a lot more pride in their work,” Frew says. “They are constantly challenged and they don’t have the chance to get bored.” Frews Marine also offers an extensive range of marine accessories, making it a one-stop shop for all boating requirements. All FREWZA boats have three separate air compartments in the pontoons, and a separate sealed under floor compartment, which Frew says makes them “virtually unsinkable”. Frew promises great stability and a smooth ride, saying everyone feels safe in a FREWZA boat. This claim was proven to the world in 2010, when three Tokelauan boys were found adrift after 50 days at sea in a FREWZA boat. The boys had disappeared from Atafu Island and were presumed lost forever, before being miraculously rescued by a Sanford tuna boat. The 4.1m aluminium FREWZA dinghy was one of 12 sent to Tokelau after a doctor from the island bought one each for members of his family. Prior to the rescue, the doctor ordered a replacement FREWZA boat.

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Boat show makes successful return Jo Bailey Boat Show Southland has made a successful return to the region’s event calendar after a five year hiatus. The show was held bi-annually in Invercargill from 1993 to 2009, with the 2011 event cancelled following the collapse of the Stadium Southland roof in heavy snow. With no other venue in the region large enough to host the boat show, the organising committee was forced to wait until the new redeveloped ILT Stadium Southland was re-opened this year. Several thousand people poured through the doors over the two-day show to see exhibitors from all over New Zealand including major national and local boat builders, and companies with products associated with the marine industry such as engines, accessories and marine electronics. “We also had the Riverton Coast Guards, Coastguard Boating Education and Fisheries guys pushing the safety message,” says convenor Peter Dawson. “The show was a great opportunity for them to get their message out to the boating public in one place,” He is part of the dedicated team from the Southland Trailer Yacht Squadron which organises the event. The exhibitors were spread across 5000 sqm in the “impressive, modern, up-to-date” revamped stadium, he says. “The old venue was great but this one is a real step up. It was magic to see the whole show set up in the stadium on the Friday night.” Dawson has convened Boat Show Southland since it was first held 21 years ago. He was surprised at the ease at which the latest event came together given the five year break. “I thought it might take a couple of shows for us to get back to where we were before the stadium collapse. However it ran really smoothly with great feedback and no negative comments or problems.” Boat Show Southland has traditionally run in alternate years to the South Island Field Days in Gore and Christchurch Boat Show, run by the Marine Industry Association.

“We’re already planning another show next year to get us back into our regular cycle.” However with the Christchurch show on hold because of the Canterbury earthquakes, Dawson says people were keen to see the Southland show return as soon as the stadium reopened, as it was the only remaining South Island boat show. “We’re already planning another show next year to get us back into our regular cycle and will look at going back to running alternate shows with the Marine Industry Association when they get the Christchurch event back on the programme,” says Dawson. Boat Show Southland was originally supposed to be held in the first weekend of August which clashed with the Sydney Boat Show. However a double booking at the stadium put it back a week, which worked out well, says Dawson. “A lot of the top executives from the big boat and engine companies were able to come down to our show after going to Sydney, so we’ll stick with this timing in the future.” Planning is already underway for the 2015 event. “Hopefully we’ll have some talks and demonstrations in the corporate lounges on a range of topics, and are looking at getting someone from the water skiing and recreation side of boating to explain the different options and talk about the safety side for the kids. “We’re always looking for new ideas and something different we can do.” Although it was disappointing for the committee to go so long without a boat show, Dawson says there were advantages. “Over the last five years the marine sector has gone through a bit of a recession, so we couldn’t have picked a better time not to have the show. ‘However the graph is creeping up again now which is positive for the industry and all involved.”

The show featured exhibitors from all over New Zealand including national and local boat builders, and a wide variety of companies with products associated with the marine industry.

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Changes help Kilmarnock to thrive Kelly Deeks The past 18 months have seen a huge evolution in the way Kilmarnock Enterprises operates, from both a commercial perspective and a social responsibility perspective, ensuring the company’s commercial sustainability in order to meet its social objectives. This hard work saw Kilmarnock Enterprises named as a finalist in this year’s Champion Canterbury Business Awards. Kilmarnock Enterprises is a Christchurch-based social enterprise which provides employment to individuals with intellectual disabilities by fulfilling business contracts with local and national organisations. From humble beginnings more than 55 years ago, Kilmarnock Enterprises has developed into a successful business, and a leading Canterbury service provider with more than 80 staff. Kilmarnock Enterprises chief executive Michelle Sharp says despite its growth in numbers and infrastructure, Kilmarnock Enterprises stays true to its core purpose - to employ individuals with intellectual disabilities and provide them with a supportive and connected environment where they can realise their full potential as members of the community. Providing services such as assembly work, collation of goods, food re-packing, shrinkwrapping, carpentry, electronic waste recycling and much more, Kilmarnock Enterprises has worked hard to build and maintain a loyal customer base, made up of many Canterbury based businesses as well as some larger global organisations. “It is our success within the business sector which gives our employees such a sense of pride,” Sharp says. “Knowing these commercially focused organisations value the quality of the work we deliver makes our employees realise that they can participate in society in exactly the same way as anyone else can.” She says Kilmarnock Enterprises’ dual focus means that although its primary objective is to provide employment opportunities to its employees, the reality is the company is competing in an aggressive open business market. “We have to ensure the level of service we provide is equal if not better than a non-charitable organisation which may be competing for the same work.”

Kilmarnock Enterprises provides employment to individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing them with a supportive and connected environment. “We achieve this using a number of tools. There is no doubt that being ISO & HACCP accredited helps us ensure that everything we do is focusing on quality, however this would mean nothing if the people performing the tasks did not feel passionately about delivering a quality result every time. It is evident when walking around the factory floor of Kilmarnock that everybody takes enormous pride in the work they are doing.” Kilmarnock Enterprises has survived a number of knock backs in recent years. The first was the loss of the Anzac Poppy contract in 2011. The lost revenues from this contract were compounded by the February earthquake where a large number of customers took work in-house in order to make ends meet.

“This left us with a huge revenue deficit, yet we quickly adapted to turn things around in order to provide the very important job stability and security our employees require,” Sharp says. “The past year in particular has seen a tremendous shift from desk based light assembly and collation work to a much more industrial setting. Everyone at Kilmarnock has embraced the change and enjoyed the challenge of learning new skills.” Three years on, and through some lateral thinking and a lot of teamwork, Kilmarnock Enterprises has not only replaced all lost revenues with new revenues, but gained an even larger income stream than it previously had. Today Kilmarnock Enterprises is generating 85% of its revenue from contract work for its customers and was able to report a surplus in 2013. “We are now in a position to start enjoying being able to feed those revenues back into the organisation for the good of our employees,” Sharp says.

“This journey has also cemented relationships with new and existing customers and made us a lot more connected with our local community. It has also made us realise that our strength lies with our people and the importance each and every one of us brings to the organisation.” The most impressive outcome however, is that financial stability has been achieved at a time when Kilmarnock Enterprises has invested more in its employees than ever before. Initiatives such as a wellbeing programme, focusing on health and fitness, additional flexibility in terms of hours worked, engaging employees in committees such as health and safety and ISO, are just a few examples of the many ways Kilmarnock Enterprises has provided a far more inclusive and connected environment than ever before. Kilmarnock Enterprises is proud of having recently been awarded a Tertiary rating for its ACC Workplace Safety Management Programme - the highest standard which can be achieved.

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