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Milking it Lewis Road’s Peter Cullinane on the method behind all the madness

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6 Ensuring success in the City of Sails John Key outlines key initiatives to ensure Auckland’s ongoing economic success

10 Balancing acts The pros and cons of working from home

20 Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2015

6 When sales slump Kevin Vincent on what to do when sales start to slide

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7 Building a high performing culture Robbie McIlraith outlines how to create an environment of excellence 7 Asking the right questions Martz Witty says the only way to get useful answers is to ask the right questions

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ADMINISTRATION Stacey Coy Angela Barltrop Laura McLeod Lyn Wright Ann Clarkson Anneka Te Whetu

11 Why worry?

How little frowns turn a paradigm upside down

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8 Seven resolutions for a healthy headspace Dr Mary Casey’s simple tips to make sure you’re getting, and giving, everything you’ve got 8 Going Google+ Suzanne Carter lists the five Google+ features you should be using

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12 Six crazy concepts that worked Unlikely business ideas that took off

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13 Paid parental leave: a new paradigm?

How much is enough and why the private sector is leaving legislators in the stone age

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14 Milking it Lewis Road’s Peter Cullinane talks about the rise and rise of his company, how to create and handle overwhelming demand, and the changing shape of our business landscape 16 Garage Project How two brothers and their friend created the country’s fastest growing company in just four years

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Ensuring success in the City of Sails

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

When sales slump

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

It’s important for New Zealand that Auckland – as our largest city and commercial centre – succeeds and thrives.

When sales slump, companies need to concentrate on becoming even more sales process focused.

For its part, the National-led Government will continue supporting families and businesses by investing heavily in important infrastructure across the city, including new roads, cycleways, faster broadband, and building new schools and classrooms.

Firstly let me state that most slumps are statistically normal and often can lead to new opportunities. Being positive and having a fresh approach can assist greatly.

We’re also doing more to help children and families living in hardship. From April 1 this year, benefit rates for families with children will increase by $25 a week, the first real increase to benefits in more than 40 years.

We’ve completed excavation on the second tunnel for the $1.4 billion Waterview Connection. This twin, three lane tunnel is expected to be open early next year and means we are well on our way to delivering a 48 kilometre alternative route around Auckland.

Work is also continuing at pace on improvements to the Southern Corridor from Manukau to Papakura. Construction on the new $700 million New Zealand International Convention Centre in central Auckland will also ramp up this year – providing more than 2,000 new jobs and boosting spending in the city by $90 million a year when completed.

The rollout of ultra-fast broadband to the Auckland CBD is almost finished. More than 215,000 homes, schools and businesses across the wider city can now connect.

Tourism is at record highs and continues to grow, boosting the Auckland economy by around $3.2 billion a year and also creating more jobs. New air routes are starting this year between Auckland and Los Angeles, Viet Nam and China.

We’re making significant progress in housing. Residential construction in Auckland is now at a 10 year high and continuing to grow. Under our Housing Accord with the Auckland Council, we’re committed to 39,000 new dwellings consented and sections created over three years. Two years into the Accord, we’re ahead of target, with nearly 24,000 new dwellings consented and sections created.

The more than 100 special housing areas in Auckland, covering around 4,500 hectares, allow for new homes to be fast-tracked.

We’ve also doubled government support for first-home buyers through our KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme. Through the scheme, couples can apply for government grants of up to $20,000 to help buy their first home.

We’re also helping households and businesses through further cuts to ACC levies and new free trade agreements like the Trans Pacific Partnership. This is expected to boost New Zealand’s economy by $2.7 billion by 2030.

These projects are just part of the Government’s busy programme in Auckland. We will continue to work hard for Aucklanders – and all New Zealanders.

Long term, the best outcomes will be achieved by making your company a sales focused organisation.

You can only develop so much new product, produce so many units, set up so many systems - but at the end of the day you need sales. Sales will define your success or failure. Work toward creating a culture of “sales focus” and being totally supportive to your sales functions.

Equip your sales teams with the skills and behaviours to become brilliant at their ability to sell and promote your company products and services. Think about the roles and responsibilities of your sales managers and their teams.

Encourage good sales process through planning, prospecting, conversions and follow ups.

Sales managers need skills to be able to produce the results you need in the tough economic situations we face. In the short term the answers for fixing a slump is to increase sales activity levels.

First, consider the sales funnel for your company. Your ratio of prospects to qualified prospects and to conversions are all important. It will probably be around 4:2:1, so for every four prospects you may qualify two and get one new client. It’s a numbers game. How many prospects are your teams finding, qualifying and closing?

Acquiring new accounts breaks down to a series of numbers and ratios of success. Prospecting is like a huge funnel and the numbers at the top of the funnel represent the number of contacts that you initiate, and the bottom of the funnel (the outflow) represents ultimate sales. The more you put in at the top, the more you achieve at the bottom.

The objective of prospecting is to get a qualified appointment or be able to transition from a prospecting call into a qualified presentation.

But the key to successful selling is successful prospecting.

Unquestionably, the route to an order or new account begins with prospecting. Your skills at prospecting will determine, to a great extent, how successful a salesperson you are. The secret to effective prospecting is to build up a backlog of prospects so abundant that you will never have to worry about where to go or whom to call on.

I encourage you to start this process today. Your sales results will only be ever as good as your ability to prospect.

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

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

We talk a lot about the importance of diversifying a share portfolio across different geographies, and with good reason.

An event, or series of events, can affect one country and not others. What gets less airtime, but is just as important, is sector diversification.

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

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

The traditional reason to invest across a range of markets is to gain access to different drivers of growth and to spread risk.

Morningstar believes the benefit of geographic diversification is being diluted because major companies, which are the ones most investors hold in their portfolios, are becoming increasingly global.

Morningstar studied 46 countries and instead of looking at total returns to assess the influence of sector versus country, as previous studies have done, they went one step further and looked at how these factors impacted earnings and dividend growth. They took the view that what ultimately determines the value of a company and its performance is the earnings and dividend growth it generates.

They found that industry has much more influence over a company’s growth than its location. This is more pronounced in developed markets where geographic diversification offers less benefit than in emerging markets.

According to their research, regional diversification has no discernable influence over the different earnings and dividend growth rates of companies across developed markets, but industry explains more than 50 percent of this variability in growth. Without delving too far into Morningstar’s rather complex regression analysis, their research has a clear message for investors; sector diversification matters.

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

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Building a high performing culture Robbie McIlraith is the New Zealand general manager of Stellar Recruitment. robbie@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

In any business, it’s generally the people who dictate the overall success of the organisation.

Few businesses, even those with a great product offering or digital platform that may not require a lot of people to run, will prosper in a long term without great people.

Teams that work collectively and cohesively create strong and positive cultures - and it’s these cultures that allow for high performance.

High performance doesn’t often self-generate in a business; there are ingredients that must be present to allow it to form.

The key aspects of developing the foundation of a high performance culture, in my opinion, are as follows: Vision: The company must have a clear vision to allow its employees to see its direction and what the company aspires to achieve. A vision needs to be specific and related to the business’ core product or service offering and overall objectives and may also set out what the company will look like in the future.

Values: What underpins a company’s vision is its values.

These provide the framework for the expectations of its staff and their required behaviours. All staff, not only its leaders, need to take a stand for the company values in order to protect the culture of the business.

Recruitment strategy: A well executed recruitment strategy to ensure talent is identified and hired ensures the organisation attracts, retains and nurtures people with the right attributes, attitudes and potential to be moulded into the culture of the business or work group.

Working relationships: It’s important there are sound professional working relationships between team members to allow people to develop the chemistry that sets the foundation for a cohesive work group.

Clear accountabilities and role definition: Employees need clarity and it’s the position description that defines this, while incorporating the accountabilities and role definition, along with key performance metrics, that allow each employee to be measured against success.

A rewards framework: This allows each staff member to be rewarded for achievement and high performance. There are various types of rewards that can motivate the right behaviours both individually and as a team/ group.

Career progression, development and training: This is essential to give employees direction for their career in the organisation, to offer them challenges and to learn and develop their skills. These factors create real engagement if the employee is motivated at developing their career and create longevity in tenure.

Strong and effective leadership: The key element that ensures all of the above are effectively executed and that staff are engaged, gel as a team and work cohesively together.

Asking the right questions 15 Simple ways to create a healthy workplace Martz Witty is head of the Martz Group, aligning chartered accountancy with the creativity of business development. www.martz.co.nz

Jane Cowan-Harris is the head of WorkSpace IQ. Visit www.workspaceiq.co.nz

The very notion that questions may be more valuable to a business than answers almost seems counterintuitive.

One of the particularly positive things to come out of the upcoming changes to the Health & Safety legislation is an increased emphasis on ‘health’.

But asking questions for questions sake isn’t the way forward though. Questions need to be bold and business leaders need to launch boldly into this arena. The risk in small minded questions is that they are linked to efficiency (doing things right), rather than those more bold questions which target effectiveness (doing the right things).

This whole “doing the right things” mentality raises a few pertinent core questions that business owners need to be asking themselves of their businesses.

What is your business’ purpose in existing?

What is the outward looking reason why you exist? Where are you from? Where are you going? Is your employees’ core ethos in keeping with the corporate ethos? Big stuff, very fundamental.

During the years, I have come across many organisations who feel that health is a personal responsibility on the part of their employees; however, experience tells me (and research shows) that there are very tangible gains to be made by encouraging healthy behaviour as an everyday part of best business practice.

After all, who wouldn’t want to see fewer sick days, increased motivation and a great team atmosphere at work?

There are many relatively simple things you can do to create a healthy environment. You may already do some of them, but have a look at these three key aspects to see what else you could do to make a difference: Your working environment

What are you doing that you shouldn’t be?

Too many businesses are focused on finding new things to do.

Instead time is better spent deciding on things that you might need to stop doing. What can you eliminate? By stopping doing something you immediately free up time to do more of the things you need to be doing.

• Check that your workspace is set up well for the people working in it. Ensure that there is flexibility to adjust desk height and chair settings for different sizes of people

If the current business didn’t exist, how would you better build a new one from scratch?

An awesome way of thinking best demonstrated by our Gen Y’s.

Build the same thing faster and better… we can all learn from this. The challenge in many businesses is the fact they have grown organically and sometimes that means without a plan.

• If possible provide shower facilities for cyclists or people who want to go out for a run at lunchtime

Where is our happy safe place?

Where can we ask the bold and blunt questions without fear of attack or ridicule? Where can hypothetical questions be asked without fear of recrimination. It’s a safe place for outrageous but awesome ideas to be floated, manipulated and then gelled into solid plans.

Your organisational culture

Test, measure and monitor It’s about taking new ideas and experimenting with them. Not boots and all, but rather a planned testing model, a try before you buy mentality in business that ensures continued structural integrity for a business.

• Are your premises light and airy, with some control on temperature and air flow? If not, consider what you can do to change this. Air quality and temperature make a big difference

• Make sure there is a water cooler/s available • Provide an inviting, separate staff room or quiet area for people to eat lunch or take a break. If there is nowhere suitable inside, provide a bench somewhere close by outside.

• Encourage people to leave their desks at lunchtimes • Offer in-office massage, yoga or Pilates classes • Organise team events in your office based around fitness • Provide a fruit bowl rather than a snack box full of biscuits and slices • Offer free eye checks regularly for those staff with high computer screen use.

Actively encourage healthy work practices • Encourage people to have walk and talk meetings

So if you’re serious about being the best business you can be start with questions, not answers.

• Encourage people to use stairs rather than lifts

Be alive and alert to some “out there” thinking in terms of the answers that do crop up and treat each one with dignity and careful consideration.

• Encourage people to stand in meetings or when making phone calls

There’s a fine line between a whack-job idea and pure genius.

The care taken evaluating the answers could be the very difference. Happy questioning.

As you can see, there are plenty of simple things you can do to make a big difference, both for yourself individually and for your organisation.

• Suggest people park further away and walk into the workplace

• Encourage people to stretch regularly.

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Seven resolutions for a healthy headspace

Going Google+

Dr Mary Casey is the founder and CEO of the Casey Centre, a leading intergrated health and education service

Suzanne Carter is a specialist for website development company Limelight Online. www.limelightonline.co.nz

1. Prioritise your happiness and health It’s important to decide your health and happiness is number one. As simple as it sounds, if you don’t have these, you are not in a position to contribute to others or yourself. Everything stems from here.

I recently ran a course called ‘Understanding Social Media’ and talked about the main social media platforms that businesses could use to promote themselves to their target market.

2. Spend more time with the right people Rather than resolving to spend more time with everyone – which can be exhausting – spend time with people who are naturally positive and uplifting, and who are going in the direction you want to go in. You’ll find these people have an energising effect on you.

One of the platforms under discussions was Google+. I have found this is one of the least understood and least used of the main social media platforms in New Zealand.

3. Deal with toxic relationships You can identify toxic relationships by the way they make you feel; people who are controlling, overly emotional, or in blame put everyone else in a negative state. Stand your ground, set your boundaries and make it clear to them what behaviour you won’t accept - even with family. You may need to disengage altogether from particularly toxic people. Your health will thank you for it.

4. Reassess your happiness at work This is must for those in a negative work culture that’s leaving them feeling overworked, uncertain of their future, anxious or stressed. It’s important to know that you can address the issue at your current place of work. If you can’t, it may be time to look for a healthier work environment.

5. Review your daily routine It takes courage to admit there are decisions we ourselves make that deflate us emotionally – from accepting a job with a long work commute, to running around too much, to not giving ourselves enough ‘down’ time every day, to spending too much and putting ourselves in financial stress. By resolving to develop a strategy to solve them, you can be in an entirely different place by the end of 2016. And you’ll be glad for it.

6. Don’t let negative emotions control you Negative emotions, however small, can overwhelm anything positive. Resolve to develop awareness of when you’re feeling upset or frustrated before it spoils your day. Examine your part in this. What can you do personally to make yourself feel better?

Each time you begin to feel down, take a walk or go out in the sun, because nature and movement nurture positive emotions.

7. The gift of giving You can find deep fulfilment and connection in philanthropic or charitable work, so try getting involved in a community group, nursing home or the like, and volunteer some of your time.

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If you are not sure what Google+ is all about and how it can help you grow your business, here are five Google+ features you should be using.

Google My Business Having a well developed Google Business Listing, it means that the visibility for your business will be increased on Google. To add your business information to Google, you’ll need to create a local Google+ page (or get access to one if it already exists).

Google will take you through all of the steps. Just type in ‘Google My Business’ and you will find the process very easy it won’t take very much of your time at all and the results will speak for themselves.

Google+ Communities Google+ Communities allows you to create and join communities with people that share your personal and business interests. From a business point of view Google+ Communities is great for online networking. Create or join a community in your field of expertise and network with others who share your industry or are interested in what you do.

Google+ Circles With Google+ Circles you can create groups of people you are connected to and who you want to communicate with by sharing information, posting company updates or engaging in online conversations. You may have a Circle for your existing clients and if you want to you could segment these further and create a Circle for each product of service of yours that they are interested in.

Google+ Hangouts Google+ Hangouts is one of the most popular features. Hangouts can be used for video conferencing which is handy if you want to chat to colleagues or contacts in different locations. You can also use hangouts on Air for web conferencing.

Google+ Collections Google+ Collections enables you to categorise the content you share on Google+ by topic, which helps people easily find the topics they are most interested in. You could create a collection for your product photos, your blog posts or perhaps you provide tips and guidance on how to use your service or products.

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THE SUSHI TRAIN An exciting new way to eat sushi has hit Auckland and it’s bringing with it a whole new meaning to the term ‘fast food’.

Sushi Train first brought the rotation sushi bar system – a unique part of the Japanese food culture – to Australia more than 20 years ago with the first restaurant in Queensland’s Surfers Paradise in 1994.

For the uninitiated, Sushi Train is a ‘conveyor belt’ sushi restaurant and yes, just like it sounds, sushi travels on a conveyor belt system and you simply pick your selections from a steady stream of fresh authentic sushi options as they pass by.

Named in recognition of the original concept of taking food dishes past

the customer using a model train railway system, Sushi Train has since developed a simpler, more conventional conveyor system that also takes food past the customer’s table regularly.

transcontinental appeal, this exciting new concept has finally made it to New Zealand shores and there are now two Auckland outlets tucked away in the CBD that will give your chopsticks a run for their wasabi.

Much like the popularity of Asian cuisine itself, the conveyor system was a massive hit with strong demand for the product and Sushi Train soon expanded to 41 stores across Australia.

Sushi Train Viaduct has been open at 85-89 Customs Street West since 2006 and has since been joined by Sushi Train Chancery at 201A/32 Courthouse Lane last year.

What is it that makes the sushi-train concept so utterly intriguing to children and adults alike? How is it that having your food served to you via conveyor belt somehow makes the whole meal more fun?

Sushi Train Viaduct is the perfect place for your private function, office lunch, or after work get together.

While we may never uncover the secret behind the sushi train’s

The perfect get together spot.

With special lunch platters available it is an ideal spot for your lunch break, or better yet, drinks and food

are available after office hours, so you can head there after work.

Locals love the delicious, easy and fun dining experience offering authentic Japanese fare and your friends will love it too.

The menu for both stores are available on the website and feature a delicious range of authentic cuisine from nigiri and aburi to rolls, udon and donburi, complemented by a range of hot dishes, drinks and desserts.

All Sushi Train restaurants stick thoroughly to the traditional policy of always providing fresh food, priding themselves on delivering the most delicious, unrivalled sushi every time, with high quality ingredients ensuring only the freshest product.

Highly qualified sushi chefs then professionally transform the ingredients into a product of great aesthetics and even greater quality.

Kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) is a popular style of restaurant in Japan and with 41 Sushi Train restaurants in Australia and now two in Auckland’s CBD, this popular style of dining has to be seen to be believed. Get in now to find out why Sushi Train makes eating so much fun.

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News | Ideas

Balancing acts The pros and cons of working from home

By Laura Baker

Working from home is a very attractive option for many people. It offers great flexibility and a work-life balance that we all dream of. And as more people seek a better balanced lifestyle, an increasing number of professionals are turning this dream into a reality.

You may be chasing this goal yourself. Either by establishing your own start-up company from the comfort of your home, or your current employer might have offered you the opportunity to retire from the office cubicle and relocate to home.

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

Whatever mood makes you the happiest and most productive you can create.

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

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

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

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

expensive lunches and pricey work wardrobes if you are required to dress professionally. And of course if you have children there is the cost of childcare. But by working from home all of these expenses are literally gone and you’re bound to notice a welcome saving.

Higher work output Removed from the distractions and stresses of the workplace people often feel a lot happier and as a result, work more efficiently and at the end of the day, are more productive.

DISADVANTAGES Loneliness One of the main disadvantages of working from home that isn’t often anticipated is the isolation experienced working alone. People often miss the hive of social interaction at the workplace. For many people it is their primary environment to meet people and make friends.

And as a consequence professionals working from home often feel disconnected, isolated and depressed.

Forgotten By not physically showing your face in the office on a daily bases, you can find yourself

being overlooked and forgotten. You may be left out of important company decisions and changes, or worse, in danger of being overlooked for promotion in favour of staff who are more visibly fighting for the position.

Interruptions Although you’ve eliminated office distractions, a whole new raft of distractions arise from working at home - and they can often be worse. Home interruptions can include children, friends, pets, neighbours or the temptation to get chores around the house done. To avoid these distractions you need to set clear work hours and let your family and friends know you are unavailable during this time.

Work doesn’t end If you fail to create a clear separation between your work and home life, you can be at risk of working endlessly. Because there is no one enforcing a strict nine to five work day, people who work from home often find themselves working longer hours. This may be triggered by pressures to prove themselves and their abilities in this arrangement.

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Auckland City Screenprint by me&him&you

If you’re after some wonderfully designed and highly stylish prints for your home or office, then check out the supremely stylised City Screenprints by me&him&you.

The Dublin based design studio, founded by Ronan Dillon and Peter O’Gara, has just added the City of Sails to its series of unique silk screenprints featuring the most famous of places.

The Auckland print adds to the collection of world cities which includes London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Boston and Berlin.

The minimalist silk screenprints depict the iconic landmarks of each city with wondrous simplicity, and include a local favourite which, for Auckland, happens to be a flat white.

“All of our prints are designed and hand pulled by ourselves using water based, solvent free inks. Prints are individually signed in pencil and come with a seal of authenticity.”

Ronan says the clean design helps distil the concept, simplifying the structures while maintaining their recognisable character.

In what is a bit of a throwback, the pair opted for traditional handcrafted screen printing over digital renditions, because of the superior finish offered, with the ink sitting into the paper, where modern techniques can be glossy and ‘sit up’.

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Screen printing also means and each pull is unique, resulting in charming variations or imperfections, so each screen is, in essence, an original.

The source of all this wonderfully simplistic rendering of the world around us comes from the things most of us probably take for granted. “We find inspiration in the everyday; almost everything can be inspiration depending on the context.

“We never expected them to be so popular, but I guess they resonate with people and have a unique concept that people like. We then had people contacting us from all over the world asking us to complete their cities. They are modern, simple monochrome prints which suit a variety of interiors.”

And speaking of a variety of interiors, the pair also create individually designed spaces.

“Me&him want to work with you to develop innovative, memorable and considered design solutions that will add value and contribute to the growth of your business.

“We design spaces, identities, brands, products, publications, posters, books, advertisement campaigns, websites and applications.”

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Why worry?

Mental health days

By Laura Baker

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

History is full of poets, philosophers and sages espousing the benefits of a positive disposition. But it seems scientists disagree.

Why? Because it pays to worry a little bit - quite literally.

A study published in the Journal of Behavioural Decision Making in 2012 monitored 213 people’s behaviour in relation to a simulated gambling game. The study found participants in a sad or worrisome mood were more likely to make logical bets they knew had a higher likelihood of winning, even after a series of losses.

Whereas positive, happy bettors were quicker and more likely to play what they knew was a riskier move. Their jovial outlook influenced them to make unpredictable decisions on gut feelings, despite the opportunity to play a logical bet.

The study shows you are more likely to make winning decisions while you are in an anxious, worried state of mind.

But these findings don’t just apply to gambling.

The positive effect of this negative feeling translates into the business world. In moderation, worry can work wonders for your career.

Sometimes a negative attitude is actually beneficial trait to have because it allows you to look at a situation in a more realistic light.

Feeling worried means you are more likely to make a logical decision with a higher outcome of success compared with your cheerful counterpart in the same situation.

There is no danger of over promising and under delivering because you are thinking realistically.

Worry helps to rein in out of this world ideas, it also assists with assessing the risks and obstacles in front of you.

Worry can be the side effect of a strong desire to achieve perfection. And in the pursuit of perfection worry can prompt you to double check and even triple check your work.

Without worry there is a risk you can become complacent, a little too relaxed and more likely to make a mistake.

Under a moderate amount of worry you are capable of learning and remembering new information more effectively. This is because the primary stress hormone, cortisol, improves learning and memory at moderate concentrations compared to low or high concentrations.

Worry has also been linked to accelerate career promotions and overall success.

An international study in Perspectives on Psychological Science in 2007 monitored 118,519 people’s careers.

The study found those who are less happy attain higher salaries and more education, while people who are very happy tend to form more rewarding relationships.

People who are more susceptible to worry consequently exhibit the following personality traits: PROS • More attentive to detail • More motivated to work • More polite and attentive to others • Vigilant for risks and threats.

CONS • Overcautious • Less creative • At risk of becoming too stressed • More closed minded.

In comparison, worry-free people exhibit these contrasting behaviours: PROS • More creative • Form better relationships • Healthier • Willing to explore.

CONS • Prone to overlooking threats and dangers • Open to unwise risks • More gullible • Lacking appropriate embarrassment or guilt.

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Sometimes, we simply just need a day off to sort ourselves out mentally in order to prevent burnout, remain productive and increase our work performance when we return to the job.

We often associate days off work with a physical illness, but mental wellbeing is generally overlooked. Keeping up with everything in life and work can become too much and our brains turn into mush.

While a little worry and concern can focus the mind, being overly stressed and unhappy isn’t good for your health and it isn’t good for those around you either. Sometimes we (especially workaholics) find it difficult to give ourselves time off work because: • We worry about how it might affect other people in the workplace

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Just remember to plan ahead by informing your boss and colleagues of your leave in advance, so they can work around it.

This way you won’t need to worry about how your absence may affect others.

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• We think we won’t be able to keep up with the workload when we return

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

• We worry we’re missing out • We feel guilty or pressured • We need the money

Whether you intend to be busy carrying out chores around the house, exercising, enjoying some retail therapy, or you intend to do the complete opposite and catch up on sleep for the whole day, a mental health day is whatever it means to you to be completely free.

• Or we think we don’t need the time off.

But if you’re physically and emotionally exhausted, suffering from sleepless nights, feeling constantly stressed, snappy at work and home, or generally not caring about your work, you’re on the road to having a meltdown, and potentially committing career suicide.

What’s worse: working too hard instead of working smart, to the best of your ability yet making mistakes - or taking a day off so you can get back to work re-energised and complete tasks to a high standard?

While one day off won’t cast away deep underlying stresses and strains, it does allow you to step away from the scene of the crime and grab some much needed headspace.

If you don’t want to eat into your holiday pay, ask your boss to take an unpaid half day or full

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

And make sure when you take your mental health day, work stays at work – don’t bring it home with you. Turn your mobile phone off, don’t check work related emails and certainly don’t take home any paperwork. Emergency’s only please.

At the end of the day your health is important.

Provide some relief by paying attention to yourself and live a healthier life.

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crazy concepts that worked

By Terri Cluckie

In January 2013, UK enterprise website realbusiness.co.uk wrote an article about crazy business ideas that actually worked.

Rated number one on their list was the notorious dating website Ashley Madison – you know, the site that was hacked and had its members’ details wiped across the internet?

Well, what was once considered a “crazy idea” is now known worldwide… perhaps not for the best reasons, but the concept still took off.

So maybe don’t bin that wild business concept you’ve been sitting on just yet.

Here are a few other examples that prove how successful ‘crazy’ can be sometimes.

1. Rent-a-Chook

www.rentachook.com.au Ever wanted a pet chicken but couldn’t quite commit? Just rent one then. You can rent one from Rent-a-Chook and if you decide you like it, you can keep it! They sell hens, chicken feed, coops and anything else a hen might need to survive in your back garden, and have been doing so since 2001.

The idea is to encourage people to have environmentally sustainable pets, so Renta-Chook started a try-before-you-buy type business model. The business even won a Green Award in 2009.

2. Pet Rock

www.petrock.com If a chicken is too much for you to handle, you could just buy a Pet Rock. This business venture goes all the way back to 1975 when founder, Gary Dahl, joked about owning a pet rock while having a drink with some friends in a bar.

The joke soon turned into reality when he recruited two colleagues as investors and started selling smooth rocks all packaged up in their own cardboard carry case (with air holes) complete with a care manual. He reportedly made US$15 million.

3. Square Watermelons

Less a stand-alone business, more a widespread craze; square watermelons are what happens when good old mother nature asks us to stack round fruits on top of one another without the whole thing coming crashing down. A Japanese farmer found a solution some 30 years ago to that problem and here we have the square watermelon.

They are created by placing the fruit in a square box while still small and on the vine, as it grows it takes the form of the box and et voilà! Japan has been exporting the fruits all across the world, with one USA Today report stating that they were fetching up to US$860 each in Russia in 2013.

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4. Bed Bug Barriers

www.bedbugbarrier.com.au If the name doesn’t already tell you, this business’ sole purpose in life is to defend your precious bed against nasty bugs.

They have a range of products that are designed to create a three-step process; kill, prevent, protect.

Using eco-friendly bug-killing products you can get rid of pests and then use the DIY accessories that attach to the legs of your bed to stop the bugs getting in again (should they come back). It might sound crazy but it’s actually quite a neat idea if you need a pest control solution for your home or hotel.

5. Grumpy Cat

www.grumpycats.com Not your typical business venture, but the internet sensation that is Grumpy Cat has put online animal fames on the map. From one picture posted to Reddit.com of her frowning pose in 2012, the cat, Tardar Sauce, has become the face of all things crabby.

She has a book, a website, an abundance of merchandise and even starred in her own movie, Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever.

A report by a British newspaper claimed the cat had earned over US$100m, but that was later denied by the owner.

6. YouTube

www.youtube.com YouTube has become the king of online video since it started in 2005. But not only has it made its original founders and, current owners, Google, very rich, it has also made its content creators pretty well off too.

The site contains channels which people have created to showcase/ talk about whatever they feel like and many have collected a following large enough to create a full time job out of.

One example would be user PewDiePie, or Felix Kjellberg; a Swedish guy known for his loud video game reviews and colourful use of language. According to Forbes, he reportedly earned US$7.4m last year alone and has over 38.9 million subscribers on his channel. That is a lot of cash and a lot of viewers.

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Paid parental leave: a new paradigm?

By Terri Cluckie

Earlier this year, New Zealand extended paid parental leave from 14 to 16 weeks for new parents.

This currently puts us at number 29 out of the world’s top 34 developed countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) rankings.

Although a planned boost to 18 weeks is due by April 1, 2016, it still leaves us lagging behind.

Labour MP Sue Moroney has been pushing a Member’s bill to call for 26 weeks paid parental leave since 2012, but late last year had to amend the bill to limit it to parents in special circumstances because of lack of support due to implicated costs. At this point in time, the bill is still awaiting its second reading after a defeat in February.

Moroney’s proposal for a further increase in paid parental leave is due to the importance of parental presence in the early stages of a child’s life.

“A taskforce assembled by the Chief Science Advisor recently reported: ‘Secure motherinfant attachment is an important predictor of resilience in later life including higher self-esteem, reduced anxiety and reduced hormonal responses to stress… many adverse developmental outcomes can be prevented when parents are provided with support and information that enables them to be optimally responsive to their infants and young children’,” according to a fact sheet on Labour’s website.

Not only this, but they also state that the proposed 26 weeks also covers World Health Organisation’s recommendations that a woman breastfeeds for at least six months.

“The rates of breastfeeding vary substantially around the world; the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months of age ranges from one percent to 89 percent.

One of the most common reasons that women stop breastfeeding is that they need to return to work,” according to their report, Breastfeeding policy: a globally comparative analysis.

The report also states that although returning to work is not the only reason for the varying rates of breastfeeding among infants, it is the difficulty of continuing to breastfeed while at work that women often state as their reasons to weaning their child.

A study by Growing Up in New Zealand, focused on around 7,000 children from Auckland and Waikato born in 2009 and 2010, found that nearly 40 percent of babies were put into childcare before nine months because of financial factors.

But even when childcare comes into play, money can still be an issue. For one child, Work & Income New Zealand provides a childcare subsidy of $4/hour for incomes under $1,200/ week, and zero for weekly incomes over $1,400.

The average cost of childcare in Auckland can range anywhere between $220 to $408 a week for children under three years of age, according to Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood NZ; so based on a 50 hour week, not even those on the lowest wage bracket would be covered by the subsidy offered.

Arguments against paid parental leave, or at least the extension of it, include the financial burden that it puts on employers, the government and therefore the tax payers, but what kind of balanced economy are we looking at if parents can’t afford to spend vital time with their children during the early stages of life, which will arguably have significant benefits in the future, if the support isn’t there?

Economic factors A study in 2012 by Rutgers University titled Pay Matters: The Positive Economic Impacts of Paid Family Leave for Families, Businesses and the Public, found that paid parental leave actually leads to positive economic outcomes.

The study showed that women who use paid leave are far more likely to be working nine to 12 months after a child’s birth than those who do not take any leave, with the women also reporting an increase in wages from pre- to post-birth.

Not only did the women see an increase in pay and continued work, they were also found to be 39 percent less likely to receive public assistance in the year after their child’s birth.

$1,800 in childcare in their first six months back and be able to spend an additional 240 hours with their child,” says Vodafone CEO, Russell Stanners.

The giants weigh in US tech company, Netflix, made headlines in August with the decision to amend its parental leave policy so that all new parents would be granted one year of leave after the birth or adoption of their child.

The alternative But is time off work the only option that employers and employees can rely on?

The policy has since come under fire, reported that only salaried staff are entitled to the leave, meaning hourly-paid staff are not. So while the waters are still a little murky over the reach of its benefits, for a country where paid parental leave is not actually legally enforced, this is a progressive step for working families.

For those who argue financial burden over the importance of being with a child, what alternatives are there to paid leave?

A study by Statistics New Zealand found that employment and return to work rates were highest for those who had earned the most before taking parental leave, showing a disconnect between higher and lower earning families.

Since the release of Netflix’s statement, other IT companies such as Microsoft and Adobe have also changed their parental leave policies to increase workforce diversity. From November 1, Adobe will be offering 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 16 weeks paid paternity leave, while Microsoft will increase its paid parental leave to 12 weeks from November.

Should we therefore be putting more emphasis on helping families, especially those on lower incomes, back to work through greater flexibility and more options?

Earlier this year Vodafone New Zealand extended its paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks for full time employees (for either mothers or the primary caregiver). They also now offer mothers who return to work within 12 months the ability to work 30 hours a week for full pay for the first six months.

Part time or flexible hours could be a start, as would the ability to work from home or childcare within the working environment. Granted not all of these options would be suitable for all types of work, but if possible they would certainly help parents get back to work at the right time and in the best way for all involved.

Not only is Vodafone focusing on the financial benefits of its new policy, but is also concentrated on the critical time spent at home with a newborn child. “Through our new policy, we estimate a working parent could save around

The solution may be skewed and the options for employers may vary wildly, but as more and more weigh in on the conversation to challenge the old regime of paid parental leave, are we entering a new paradigm?

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News | Interview

Milking it

By Terri Cluckie

It’s hard to imagine a time before the chocolate milk frenzy; when the dairy aisles were quiet and shelves were actually stocked with what you were looking for. It was just over one year ago that it all changed.

So how could it be that a small dairy producer in Auckland knew exactly what we were all missing? Something that we ourselves didn’t know we were missing? Like the carrot on a stick, Lewis Road Creamery dangles the chocolate milk in front of us and we keep reaching.

From the get go, the cat-nip indulgence has been hard to come by. Finding a bottle in the fridge of your local supermarket is like a scene from a cartoon: beaming lights beckon you forward, drooling, arms reaching.

Even though production has been amped, Lewis Road still isn’t meeting demand meaning so many of us are tragically left without. So how did they do it? How does a company with little to no marketing cause such frenzy with a product as simple as flavoured milk?

“It was just one of those phenomenons that burst on the scene. Social media picked it up, radio picked it up, television picked it up, print picked it up and it just became a sort of feeding frenzy,” says owner and founder, Peter Cullinane.

“I can, hand on heart, say this wasn’t intended, but the fact that we didn’t have enough product gave it a cache that fed on itself as well. So the fact that you couldn’t buy it, or that when it hit the shelves it came off them straight away, that certainly fuelled the frenzy.”

It’s hard to imagine, but before the launch of the chocolate milk last October, the team at Lewis Road were actually concerned that no one would want it. “In the first week we were able to make 1,000 litres and our concern was, would that be more than we can sell and if it was, what were we going to do to get rid of it? We thought, well there are going to be a lot of happy pigs out there on the farm being fed chocolate milk,” says Peter, laughing.

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If we turned the clock back maybe even five years ago, it just wouldn’t have happened… But with social media all those rules are changing in front of our very eyes.

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and ease the pressure off of the chocolate while the company was expanding into the South Island.

True to what seems to be the Lewis Road way, this of course hasn’t happened and they’re now producing 30,000 litres a week of the new flavours on top of the chocolate, something Peter believes is helping them reach only 50 percent of the demand for their products.

The milk craze has created familiar stories, and some of us may even have witnessed it firsthand. Just like the Cronut did in New York, people queued for the product, some stores had to introduce buying limits and with that came the security guards to make sure people weren’t buying more than their fair share. But why?

Probably because it’s just that good.

Quality comes into our conversation more than a few times. It seems to be engrained in everything Peter does, says, consumes. When the idea for the milk (or any of Lewis Road’s products for that Those concerns were obviously quickly dashed. matter) came about, it couldn’t just be the same The company now produces 50,000 litres a week old stuff. “It has to be in a way that hasn’t been of the chocolate milk alone. New flavours were done before,” says Peter. He doesn’t do things launched in September, coffee and vanilla, to try by half.

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I’ve always had this theory that, as the world’s biggest exporter of dairy products, we should be exporting the world’s best dairy products.

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His quest for quality is really where the whole thing started. Lurpak was always his butter of choice, but one day at his local supermarket he stopped to wonder why he was buying butter made on the other side of the world.

Why couldn’t he get what he was looking for from New Zealand? In a nutshell, Lewis Road Creamery was formed just like that and his butter followed soon after.

That was 2012. It’s now three years on and, as well as butter, his fledgling company produces organic white milk, cream, flavoured milk and the latest creation, kibbled grain bread. Peter missed the good old days of hearty grain bread so he recruited friend and renowned baker, Malcolm North, to create its own. And why not? Lewis Road is bringing quality back to the table one product at a time, steadily shifting them into cult status.

And what is a cult status without the following?

Lewis Road has had an open community of fans, or ‘Roadies’ as they call them, since the beginning thanks to social media. Their Facebook page has over 120,000 likes at this point in time and the community is always buzzing. But this isn’t just luck; timing was everything for Lewis Road.

“If we turned the clock back maybe even five years ago, it just wouldn’t have happened,” explains Peter. “For a kick off we wouldn’t have been listed. It would have been an idea but rightly the supermarkets would have said ‘what sort of pull are you getting with this product?’

But with social media all those rules are changing in front of our very eyes.”

The community Lewis Road has created is as paramount to its success as the products are. The team make it their mission to respond to every query on their Facebook page within an hour, and it’s not just a quick thanks either – it’s a personalised response to each and every person.

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I’ve said this before, but so many of the old rules are now being thrown out the window and new rules are being written, and it’s the new businesses that are writing them.

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Peter describes their social media activity as a ‘badge of honour’ for his staff because they take so much pride in it.

The inner community of employees at Lewis Road is just as tight knit as their online one.

During our conversation, Peter read out an email he had received at midnight from a member of staff enthusiastically explaining that she had hit a 96 percent response rate on their Facebook page.

That is dedication.

“I just think that the opportunities now have never been greater for new businesses to start and to connect hard with their customers. I’ve said this before, but so many of the old rules are now being thrown out the window and new rules are being written, and it’s the new businesses that are writing them.

“I think that a lot of businesses can understand the changes at a theoretical level, but they just can’t somehow realise them, whereas new businesses can. So my view is the time has never been better - so go for it.”

Being a new company itself, Lewis Road is a prime example of throwing away the rule book.

But Peter himself is no stranger to dealing with the big time and the way things used to work.

He started his career in the New Zealand advertising industry and by 1994 was running one of the top three agencies in the country, before becoming Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Yorkbased chief operating officer three years later.

It’s no surprise then that Lewis Road’s small but nimble team have dealt with their meteoric rise to Kiwi fame well.

“What we’ve learned from the rapid expansion is that there is huge demand for innovative, quality products that everyone had given up on.

“I’ve always had this theory that, as the world’s biggest exporter of dairy products, we should be exporting the world’s best dairy products, which I don’t think is where our focus as a country has been. We owe it to ourselves to be producing outstandingly good dairy products.”

With Lewis Road, Peter is heeding his own advice. The focus right now is on perfecting product supply in New Zealand before taking it elsewhere, but when they do, there’s no doubt it will go down a treat.

With any luck it won’t be long until our own dairy aisle dreams come true and we all get a taste of the hype. We’ll just need to keep pacing the fridges until then. AT

But it’s not forced. This is real passion for what they do. Lewis Road has carved a footpath for itself based on quality ingredients and an honest relationship with its customers.

Just take one look at their Facebook page and you’ll witness the outpour of love they receive hourly. Not many brands achieve that on a daily basis, but it’s something Peter truly believes is of utmost importance now.

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GARAGE PROJECT

The country’s fastest growing company is doing it their way

By Terri Cluckie

“Yep, 664 percent is definitely a big number!”

That’s Jason Crowe. He is the business manager of Wellington-based brewers, Garage Project, who at just four years old is the fastest growing company in New Zealand.

The 2015 Deloitte’s Fast 50 list released late last year revealed the small-time brewers have had a growth rate of 664.29 percent during the last three years, beating Farrell Group and Mad Group by at least 35 percent to the top spot.

“It was fantastic. It came as quite a surprise to be honest, but I guess the overriding feeling was one of validation that what we’re doing is what the market is asking for,” says Jason.

Garage Project was set up by brothers, Pete and Ian Gillespie, and friend, Jos Ruffell, just over four years ago in an old Shell garage on Aro Street with a 50 litre brew kit. Things have grown at quite a pace since then, but they still call the garage home and continue to brew and bottle all of their beer in it.

Popularity and demand began shortly after starting up when they sold different brews at a local cult beer bar, Hashigo Zake, as part of their 24/24 programme. It involved the team producing 24 different beers over 24 weeks and as time went on the following got bigger and bigger until kegs were selling out within an hour of being tapped.

“For us it’s all about innovation; all about new flavours; all about blurring new beer styles and trying new things… constant innovation is a big part of what we do. Some of our customers find that frustrating, that they find a beer that they like and they want to keep it on their list. Our beers come and go, but we really try and avoid, as much as we can, getting stuck in what a lot of people call a ‘core range’.”

Garage Project’s ever-changing nature keeps things interesting for both the team and their enthusiasts. That may be partly why they have experienced such success since they started up.

After witnessing the popularity of their beers during those 24 weeks, the team realised how much potential their brews had, so decided to take the plunge and upgrade to a 1,200 litre brew kit to ramp production.

They recently opened up their first bar in Wellington where Jason tells me they dabble in ‘Beer Theatre’. “Opening a bar was what we call giving people the ‘Garage Project Experience’.

It’s allowing them to see all the different things we do, different beers we do, different theatre.

Since the 24/24 days (or weeks rather), innovation and change has been engrained in Garage Project’s DNA.

“We have one beer in particular that’s become quite famous for us called a Two Pot Flat White and it’s actually two individual beers that have

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So as we pour the coffee stout into a glass, we pour the frothy American cream ale over the top and we actually create a flat white in front of people’s faces and they drink those two beers in a single glass.

- JASON CROWE, BUSINESS MANAGER

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been brewed separately and poured together. So we have a nine percent imperial coffee stout, it’s almost like a shot of espresso and then we have an American cream ale that we pour on nitrogen and it becomes frothy and white like milk.

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We understand that we need to try and grow the business in these export markets and keep those markets moving, but we have to manage that with the increasing, or ever-increasing, domestic demand.

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Craft beer sales in New Zealand have increased 42 percent in the past 12 months according to the ANZ New Zealand Craft Beer Industry Insights 2015 report. The report states these numbers reflect “an increasing preference for big flavour beer over quantity”.

“So as we pour the coffee stout into a glass, we pour the frothy American cream ale over the top and we actually create a flat white in front of people’s faces and they drink those two beers in a single glass.”

It definitely sounds like theatre. It actually sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard of before, but that’s innovation for you.

The team pour time and passion into the business so the end result is just as sweet as the creation process. Head brewer, Pete, has been brewing professionally for over 15 years now, while Jos the “visionary and development guy” spends around 100 days a year travelling the world to explore all things craft beer.

Inspiration for brews come mainly from the two and Jason points out that the whole process of coming up with new flavours and techniques is actually quite structured. It may come from developing something they’ve already done and twisting it into something new, or it may come from something completely different.

Who knows.

The struggle to keep up with demand has made it difficult to have a core range but they do come back to strong favourites whenever they can to keep enthusiasts happy. At this point the brewery has created over 160 different kinds of beer which seems to be the beauty of their spontaneity – being free to try new things while also having a customer base that are willing to follow.

The report also mentions that the Asian market is around 750 times the size of New Zealand’s, while beer exports to Asia have doubled in the past two years. Exporting might be a good idea then, but Garage Project has been doing that for a few years now anyway.

Their beer can be bought in most towns across New Zealand but they also export to Australia, Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong, and soon to the US. Volumes of export may be small, but they’re learning to find the balance.

“We just can’t keep up with production to satisfy domestic demand, and I guess we’ve always felt like we’d like to make sure that New Zealand has enough beer before we start sending too much offshore.

“We understand that we need to try and grow the business in these export markets and keep those markets moving, but we have to manage that with the increasing, or ever-increasing, domestic demand.”

It sounds like a nice position to be in. The pressure may be there but it doesn’t seem like too much phases the brewery, well not Jason anyway. They have just hit 30 staff and after the Deloitte’s report, the future is looking bright - but taking a step back could be next on the cards.

“We’ve never really chased volume. We never will. You know, we know we’re gonna have a very, very large business in a number of countries over the next 10 or 20 years, but we will take whatever growth the market gives us and we will grow in a way that we’re happy to grow in,” explains Jason.

His confidence about Garage Project’s identity, capability and future is quite enviable. They seem completely in control and at ease for what may come, and yes they’re clearly doing well but I get the sense it’s their willingness to adapt that is pushing them along.

Pete Gillespie and Jos Ruffell

Jason believes people are adapting. “I really think it’s just because people’s palates are developing and people’s understanding of what beer can be is something to develop. I think that people have now moved away from the idea that beer just has to be bland and bitter and know that there is a world of different flavours that you can do with a beer.”

Their own success may be down to the excellent beer they brew, but without the custom it wouldn’t go far. It’s pretty fortunate then that the industry they’re in seems to be going places.

“I think at the moment it may be actually about to slow down, which will give us time to think about how we structure the business for the next stage.

We’re very focused on our own unique and everevolving offer, and that’s currently resonating with consumers, so we’ll continue to do that and the numbers will come as they come.”

Garage Project seem to have collected somewhat of a cult following from their weird and wonderful brews, so I suspect a slow down may just fuel the fire for demand. Either way, they ended 2015 with a bang. Let’s see what this year brings. www.garageproject.co.nz

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Focus | Westpac Auckland Business Excellence Awards 2015/Rayglass Boats

Rayglass Boats continues to make waves For some 30 years Rayglass Boats has been a multi-award winning company, both for its products and for its operational policies.

Under the leadership of its current inspirational CEO, Dave Larsen, who started with the company back in 1998 as an apprentice mechanic, Rayglass Boats has every intention of continuing to lead the way, not only in the design and manufacture of high quality power boats, but also in innovative marketing strategies.

Rayglass Boats’ credentials

• Numerous awards for business excellence • Endorsement from the organisers of the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup

To prove that point, recently Rayglass Boats won the prestigious Excellence in Exporting Award at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Westpac Business Awards.

• Official supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand

• Endorsement from Government agencies in New Zealand, USA and Europe.

“We export to some 17 countries around the world, from the United States to Europe, Asia and the Pacific”, says Dave Larsen, himself a finalist in the leadership and innovation categories of the "That we have such a reputation for excellence business awards. in design, construction, finish and performance is the result of a total commitment to quality by “Customising our products to suit the end user everyone at Rayglass. and diversifying the boats’ applications, has opened up a significant range of different and “Our boats are the product of exhaustive varied markets for us.” research and development to constantly Varied is the operative word. Of course Rayglass Boats’ fibreglass “Legend” models from six metres to 12 metres in length are renowned as superb pleasure and fishing boats.

But there are also the “Protector” rigid inflatable pontoon models from 6.5 metres to 19 metres that are designed to excel in the harshest boating and working conditions. These boats are used by coastguards, by military forces, by emergency services, by harbour authorities, by government agencies, by water police and by oil and gas industries around the world, to name only a few of their applications.

Rayglass Boats has also played a significant part in Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup yachting regattas. The syndicates and the officials have a fleet of Legend and Protector boats for on-water patrol and umpiring vessels.

improve their design, ride, seaworthiness and all round comfort.”

Comfort is a Rayglass hallmark, along with head-turning looks, great performance and clever innovation. The boats are without doubt built here in New Zealand with pride – the maxim of the company.

Rayglass Boats new and used boats are available for supply direct from the manufacturer and for sale through a network of dealers.

The team at Rayglass welcomes prospective purchasers to view the boats on their website, or to drop into the showroom for a chat.

Their two favourite topics of conversation are boating and Rayglass Boats. AT

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Fishing & Boating | Smuggler Marine

Boats made just the way you want them The start of 2016 has marked an exciting time for Smuggler Marine Ltd, fibreglass boatbuilders in Henderson, with a number of notable new contracts under development.

The iconic Smuggler brand of boat has been gracing the Hauraki Gulf and overseas waters since 2004, when directors David and Pauline Pringle launched Smuggler Marine.

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With over 35 years boatbuilding experience, the pair have created a range of vessels that have become synonymous with their name.

The boats in its fleet include the family cruisers, Strata RIBs, Strata Tenders and the Smuggler Amphibious RIBs. Each and every boat they make is unique – tailor made to the customer’s individual needs and style.

Work at hand Smuggler is currently building an 11 metre Fast Rescue Tender for the coastguard in Whangaroa.

The RIB will be powered by twin diesel Volvo D4260hp engines, and will be used for rescue work on the Northland Coast, from Whangaroa to the Three Kings Islands.

The Smuggler Strata 1100 will replace the existing 8.5 metre RIB currently in use in Whangaroa for rescue work. Smuggler Marine has been in consultation with the Whangaroa coastguard over the layout design to ensure it incorporates all of the required safety features of a typical rescue craft.

“It is a very exciting project for Smuggler Marine.

It has been a contract we have been working on getting for many years,” Pauline says.

It has also made over 60 of the smaller Strata 550 - a popular surveyed work boat, which has many options for consoles and layouts. “We have two 550’s in use at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel by the company Hahei Explorer, who take up to 12 people on excursions around the bay and visit the beautiful Cathedral Cove.

Pauline says another exciting development for the business has been the addition of the Smuggler Strata 750 Full Cabin to the fleet. “This is a project we have wanted to develop for many years, so when the owner (an expat Kiwi living in Perth) contacted us about the idea, we were more than happy to make the boat for him.”

The Strata 750FC adds a third option to the current models – the Strata 750CC (Centre Console - first brought to market in 2005) and the Strata 750MC (Mid Cabin), developed in late 2014.

“All of our larger RIBs come in single or twin engine models, so there is a diverse range of boats available to suit many different customer needs.”

Boats in demand In 2015 30 percent of the businesses sales were exported, with the remaining 70 percent sold to customers in New Zealand, many of whom have come back to it for their second or third Smuggler.

“Most of our export boats are tenders to Superyachts, either as part of a refit while the boat is here in New Zealand, or they are sent in containers directly to overseas customers in South America, Europe and Australia.”

The Smuggler Strata 770 amphibious RIB, powered by Sealegs technology, is an unmissable model featuring retractable wheels that allow it to drive up onto the beach. Pauline says 20 percent of the amphibious RIBs it manufactures are exported while the rest are peppered around beaches over the North Island. “It has been an exceptional boat with owners reporting it has extended their boating life by 10 years,” she says.

Smuggler Marie would like to thank all its clients and suppliers, and Sealegs and McLaren Guise for their support on this page. AT Smuggler Marine Ltd 7 Enterprise Drive Henderson Auckland T (09) 838 9024 E info@smuggler.co.nz www.smuggler.co.nz

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Fishing & Boating | Gulf Harbour Marina

The perfect home for your boat Anyone who has ever purchased a boat knows it is a major investment. Not only is it a significant investment of money, but also of time, often with the proud owner’s hopes and dreams attached to the boat.

Docking your boat in the right marina will help to get the most enjoyment and use out of it while keeping your pride and joy in good condition.

So selecting the right marina for your vessel is essential and a number of factors should be considered including cost, location, condition and amenities.

Located in Whangaparaoa on the doorstep of the world class boating grounds of Hauraki Gulf is Gulf Harbour Marina. As one of New Zealand’s most popular marinas and marina service centres, Gulf Harbour Marina is the ideal safe haven to protect and secure your boat.

Marina berths Whether your vessel is five metres or 50 metres, Gulf Harbour Marina offers boat owners a full range of berth options. Its helpful management team work with you to find the best option to suit your needs. From berth rental or purchase,

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dry storage options on its sealed hardstand or storage in its drystack or trailer park.

Haul-out services The Gulf Harbour Marina travel lift and hardstand operations team is highly experienced and indisputability one of the best in the business.

Well known as New Zealand’s premier haul-out and wash-down facility, you can be confident in the knowledge your vessel will be lifted with care and stored safely.

Drystack If you are tired of the hassle of launching your boat at the local boat ramp, the Gulf Harbour Marina drystack is something you should seriously consider.

Affordable, convenient and secure, the Gulf Harbour Marina drystack boat storage facility has it all. The competitive monthly rate includes unlimited launch and retrievals, which means you are just a quick phone call away from getting your boat out onto the open water.

Advantages of mooring your boat at Gulf Harbour Marina include: • Competitive pricing • 24/7 manned security • Highly skilled marine trade services based at the marina • Proximity to some of New Zealand’s best coastal / island cruising • Visiting yacht facilities including, power, showers, laundry and broadband. AT

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Founded 10 years ago, Petroleum Logistics has about 20 marine refuelling facilities around New Zealand ports and is currently looking at five more.

“We now have New Zealand’s largest fuel station network on the water,” said Rob Bolton, managing director and founder.

“We have re-branded our diesel and petrol pumps and now offer Gofuel Mobil, Gofuel Z and Gofuel BP cards, which offer considerable savings at fuelling stations throughout the country. The same cards work on land, for cars, and at sea.

“We operate predominantly with Mobil and BP, and the Gofuel card acts as a key to access our pumps at our Gulf Harbour Marina. This self-service facility also accepts EFTPOS and Credit Cards, but offers discounted pricing via the Gofuel Mobil and BP card.”

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contacting the company’s Auckland or Wellington office.

There are no card fees, no annual fees or transaction fees and there is a range of discounts available, depending on association with the marine industry. Commercial operators are discounted according to the volume purchased.

Rob: “Most of our customers have two cards and after ordering will receive their cards seven to ten days later. However, if the cards are needed urgently, loan cards are available from our offices.

We are a flexible company that aims to work personally for our customers.”

Rob, who is based in Wellington, admits to being a keen fisherman rather than a yachtie.

“I live in a tennis-mad family with children competing in tournaments country-wide all through the summer. This holiday season, I will be visiting town I would not normally visit, with of course, all three cards in my pocket.”

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Fishing & Boating | Surtees Boats

The perfect fishing boat Having the right fishing boat is just as important as having the right fishing equipment.

Surtees Boats have been a popular choice for fishermen for 24 years, with all models recently improved even further.

Surtees Boats are loaded with innovative design features, so owners can enjoy their day out on the water in comfort, while focusing on their fishing.

Managing director Phil Sheaff says all of the Whakatane company’s boats were revamped last year, with improvements including a longer hull, more fishing area and a larger cockpit.

Surtees Boats offers a range of more than 20 fishing boats, including hard-top and centreconsole models.

Phil says its 495 Workmate and 575 Workmate Hardtop are the most popular models, followed closely by the 610 Game Fisher.

The 495 Workmate has an impressive two metre beam and comes with a range of Surtees features, including the strong deep V hull and floor, the two flotation chambers and the legendary Surtees ballast system.

This 4950mm-long model is renowned for its stability and smooth ride.

Surtees’ multi-award winning 575 Workmate Hardtop features a hardtop to ensure you’ll stay warm and dry. With a 2.15metre beam and a 720mm freeboard, this boat looks, feels and performs better than most six metre boats.

The 610 Workmate Hardtop is one of Surtees Boats’ most popular models >

The all new Surtees 610 Game Fisher is a light weight, solid construction boat. The Surtees start-up package includes a battery box, battery isolation switch, navigation lights, switch panel, bilge pump, optional hydraulic steering, rope and chain.

Safety and comfort All boats in the Surtees range have been designed for safety and comfort.

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A history of excellence

Surtees Boats is expanding its production facility this year to cope with the huge demand for its competitively priced boats.

Surtees Boats was born during the early 1990s, when Neil Surtees designed and built himself an aluminium fishing boat.

Phil Sheaff says the company plans to build new facilities and employ additional staff. “We can’t keep up with orders; if you order today we have about a five-month waiting list. We want to expand to get more production space,” he says.

Local people soon began asking Neil to build a boat for them, and the business was formed.

Surtees now employs more than 40 people building 300 boats a year for customers in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

Surtees Boats has four dealers within New Zealand and currently exports about half its boats to dealers in Australia and the Pacific Islands.

The company will ensure all new production facilities adhere to the same strict standards of workmanship the company is known for.

“We strive very hard for good quality and good workmanship,” Phil says. “We’ve been going for 24 years and our boats have developed a good name out there. Fishermen love them. The main emphasis of our boats is for fishing, but they’re also very good for skiing, wake boarding and family fun.”

The company is supported by a range of suppliers, including Linkup Paints, Office Products Depot Whakatane, Law Creative Group, and Honda Marine. AT Surtees Boats 2909 State Highway 30 RD2 Whakatane Bay of Plenty 3192 T (07) 322 8461 E boats@surteesboats.com www.surteesboats.com

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Honda – the mark of excellence The name Honda is synonymous with engineering excellence and when you’re out on the water with friends and family, why would you accept anything less than the best?

There’s a simple reason why Honda’s four-stroke marine engines lead the world in performance, reliability, fuel-efficiency and environmental responsibility… the company has been making them for a long time!

Just over a half century ago, back in 1964, when other companies were focusing on two-stroke technology, Honda adopted the policy of manufacturing only four-stroke outboard engines.

The company’s commitment to first class four-stroke outboard technology can be found in the words of Mr Soichiro Honda, when he gave the following directive to Honda staff:

“Two things are most important: If they are not reliable, people’s lives can be endangered.

Second – water cleanliness.

What will happen to our oceans, lakes and rivers if all that exhaust gas mixed with oil gets pumped into the water?

I don’t care if everyone else is making two-strokes – Honda has to make four-strokes.”

As the world’s largest engine manufacturer, Honda has been tireless in applying advanced thinking to its marine engines and challenging the rest of the industry to keep up.

Surtees Boats enjoys a strong relationship with Honda Marine, which is its preferred engine supplier.

Surtees managing director, Phil Sheaff says Honda engines are extremely reliable and never have any warranty issues.

“We know when we put their engine in a boat that the

customer will be happy. They just really suit our boats.”

Performance without the noise Honda’s engines are twice as quiet as conventional two-stroke outboards.

Honda’s Variable Air Intake system controls the volume and velocity of air in the combustion chamber, making cruising as smooth as it is enjoyable.

Reliability Honda offers a seven year warranty for pleasure use on the entire range of outboards, from 2.3 to 250 hp.

This is the most comprehensive warranty offered by any outboard motor manufacturer.

Fuel-efficiency Along with Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), most models in Honda’s outboard engine range incorporate lean burn control technology, which allows combustion to operate on a leaner air/fuel ratio than stoichiometric air/fuel.

An outboard for anyone It doesn’t matter what you’re doing on the water, Honda’s range of outboards covers any boaties’ needs, wants and desires, from high horsepower outboards, to mid range motors and portable units.

So, when you consider buying a new boat or re-powering your current one, remember who was there from the beginning. Consider the experience that’ll take you over the water with whisper stealth, solid reliability, a trusted warranty and engine technologies no-one else offers.

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Focus | Vodafone Events Centre

Concrete, carpet and a white water rush Building a state of the art conference centre with a white water park in the heart of Manukau was more challenging than crossing a raging river, but the obstacles kept the development team pumped.

The newest haunt for businesses, professional associations, industry groups and NGOs is a purpose-built conference centre, nestled between the Vodafone Events Centre and the soon to open, Vector Wero Whitewater Park.

It’s fair to say Auckland’s downtown corporate sector doesn’t often think of heading south for a swanky conference – attracted more to the twinkling lights of the city centre.

However, those who have frequented the Vodafone Events Centre throughout the past decade are well aware of the spirit inherent in the venue and its people.

It’s not unusual to find world-acclaimed, hiphop choreographer Parris Goebel strutting her stuff here, while in another room a medical symposium addresses issues confronting the nation’s primary healthcare providers.

“We love this place and with the new developments we have something unique that will make the rest of Auckland, and even overseas’ visitors take a look at what we offer,” says Vodafone Events Centre CEO, Richard Jeffery.

Of course, to make CEOs and professional conference organisers aware of the city’s new conference centre is a big ask – especially when media struggle to get the name of the venue correct.

And, then there’s that location – South Auckland.

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We love this place and with the new developments we have something unique that will make the rest of Auckland, and even overseas’ visitors take a look at what we offer.

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To honour the trust’s chairman, the new conference centre is named after Sir Noel Robinson.

The region is experiencing substantial growth with the thriving development of the Wiri business district and Auckland Airport, as well as the establishment of significant tertiary education providers.

“We’ve run a financially viable entertainment; function and events centre for more than a decade and our additional conference centre will give us even more appeal to a broader audience,” Richard says.

It’s hard to miss the iconic Maori and Pacifika themed architecture right by the motorway off ramp for Manukau, or the massive construction site that has been a work-in-progress since December 2014 – but people do.

His confidence and belief in what his team achieves and the direction from Second Nature Charitable Trust, which plays a governance role The design is similar to a large waka with a for the venue – keeps the team focussed on opportunities for their clients and their community. smaller outrigger.

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The white water park will provide outdoor education challenges to business teams as well as local school children.

- RICHARD JEFFERY VODAFONE EVENTS CENTRE CEO

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Local company Savory Construction won the tender for the project and within less than a year, the job was completed.

The contemporary venue will have all of the bells and whistles with movable walls that provide a number of configurations for breakout spaces.

The interior has good natural light as well as indoor/outdoor flow, plus blackout drapes when projection is required.

“Accessibility is such an issue in Auckland, both getting anywhere on our roads and then loading equipment into conference rooms in multiplestoried buildings.

“The market has been waiting for a long time for a single-level venue that is less than 15 minutes from the airport and we thoroughly investigate the business model of any venture before committing to it.”

Being on ground level, the conference centre is easily accessed and complements the adjacent arena and theatre, and with plenty of onsite parking it is ideal for buses and private vehicles. >

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Multi-Media Systems are supply partners and their leading audio-visual systems are available to create anything from high-tech presentations to video conferencing.

Quality hospitality partner Austin’s Food Design Events further enhances the conference experience.

The real drawcard for conference guests will undoubtedly be Vector Wero Whitewater Park, which is the only man-made rafting and kayaking venue in New Zealand.

“Conferences have always had a work hard – play hard ethos and Vector Wero will give

delegates a unique experience that they can’t get at any other New Zealand conference venue,” Richard says.

He adds that a core principle was to develop a social enterprise model that invests the corporate dollar back into the development of Auckland’s young people.

“The white water park will provide outdoor education challenges to business teams as well as local school children.

“If we can get a kid or a conference delegate over a 4.5 metre waterfall, they will believe they can do anything,” he says.

Conferences at Vodafone Events Centre or in the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre will help fund the Second Nature Charitable Trust’s successful school and community programme that gives students authentic arts and outdoor education experiences.

While corporates and their guests can enjoy slick hospitality provided by the quality event partners, they can also enjoy the feel good factor – knowing they are helping people set goals and achieve.

Scheduled to be flowing with thrills by April 2016, Vector Wero Whitewater Park will make

river adventures accessible for Aucklanders and visitors to the nation’s largest city.

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Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of water Team together the best white water park in the world with Auckland’s largest conference centre to date, and you’ve got what can only be described as New Zealand’s best adventure activity and conference offering.

If you’re on the lookout for a conference venue that offers delegates the chance to work hard and play even harder, don’t look any further than Vector Wero Whitewater Park - just a stone’s throw away from the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre.

The only man-made rafting and kayaking venue in New Zealand has an unmatched white water experience on offer, complete with a 4.5 metre waterfall, lake and adrenaline pumping rivers including Grade 2 and Grade 3-4.

The $40 million park is scheduled to start flowing in April, quickly following in the footsteps of the adjacent purpose-built 1,260 sqm conference centre which opened in January.

New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, Ian Ferguson, is heading up the park as general manager and says once opened the park will blow its international rivals out of the water. “It’s definitely the best in the world and when we open, there will be no better course than ours.”

And its location couldn’t get any better either, in the heart of Manukau, it’s positioned just a short 15 minute drive away from Auckland Airport -

making it an incredibly convenient entertainment and conference stop for out-of-town business professionals, industry groups and NGOs.

Work hard, play harder Delegates and conference attendees can enjoy a truly unique and unforgettable experience at Vector Wero Whitewater Park that they can’t get at any other New Zealand conference venue.

The white water park and conference centre can be used separately or in conjunction with each other in a corporate package tailored to suit clients’ needs. The park can cater to groups as small as half a dozen people to groups as large as 250.

Corporates can test their limits and engage in fun team building activities on and off the water.

Ian says there are team building games to suit every capability and no previous experience is necessary.

“We understand that within a corporate group there are all sorts of people with varying abilities and confidence. From people who might just want to watch, to people who want to get in and have a crack at everything. >

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“Those who want a challenge can get the adrenaline pumping by kayaking off the waterfall, while others can have an equally good time enjoying a relaxing paddle on the lake.”

Its facilities include a large changing and shower block, briefing area and food and beverage outlet. While on the water there are two rivers of varying difficulty, a waterfall and a lake connected to the start of the course by a conveyer belt.

“The conveyer belt is incredibly convenient because it means people don’t need to get out of their boat to get to the start of the course.”

Giving back

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Our profits go towards giving children from low decile schools in Auckland the opportunity to visit the park and have an experience they might not normally get.

- IAN FERGUSON

A strong social enterprise model is at the heart of Vector Wero Whitewater Park – which is a not for profit charitable trust. It has made it a priority to invest the corporate dollar back into the development of Auckland’s young people.

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Vector Wero Whitewater Park facts

So while corporates and their guests can enjoy the slick hospitality provided by the quality event partners, they can also enjoy the feel good factor - knowing their dollars are being invested straight back into the community.

• The park includes 6,200m3 of concrete – that’s more than 1,200 truckloads

“Our profits go towards giving children from low decile schools in Auckland the opportunity to visit the park and have an experience they might not normally get,” Ian says.

• The lake that feeds the pumps will hold 20 million litres of water

The Vector Wero Whitewater Park school programme aims to give 15,000 students an introduction to white water every year with a focus on safety.

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• If the reinforcing steel was laid end to end in a straight line it would go from Auckland to Napier (520 tonnes)

• The ‘River Rush’ Grade 3-4 water course will have the equivalent of an Olympic swimming pool being pumped down it every 95 seconds.

Focus | Vector Wero Whitewater Park “Our big goal with the students we invite to the park is teaching water safety and giving them an awareness of the dangers of rivers. We teach how to survive on a river, swimming down a river, rafting and how to self-rescue.”

Most drownings in New Zealand are in moving water and bringing young people to Vector Wero will develop their respect for white water, and pushing their boundaries will build their self-esteem.

The park includes the world’s first man-made 4.5 metre waterfall and the Wero team believes that if they can get a youngster over that drop, they will believe they can do anything.

Book now Bookings are already flowing in for the newest adventure activity in town. Ian says spaces are filling up quick and advises people to book early to secure their preferred date.

“I think Wero is going to be huge for Auckland and I expect we’ll be as busy as anything.

We are going into winter, but this isn’t holding people back as we will supply wetsuits for everybody.” >

Activities on the water: • Kayaking • Rafting • Swift water rescue training • Corporate team building.

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Focus | Exotica Enterprise

Showcasing New Zealand’s top products Premium New Zealandmade specialty products are what Exotica Enterprise Ltd in Botany is all about. The company manufactures and exports superior liqueurs, wines, chocolates, culinary items, health products and cosmetics to discerning customers throughout New Zealand and the world.

Exotica Enterprise captures the essence of New Zealand in the beautiful products it manufactures and sells on behalf of other high quality producers.

Owner Darius Karani formed the business six years ago to create a unique blend of natural New Zealand products and showcase them to the world. Today the company exports a large amount of product to India, the Middle East, Australia and China.

With its export market growing rapidly, Exotica Enterprise is also focused on growing the New Zealand market, with its full product range available at Smith and Caugheys, as well as other select locations.

Darius says Exotica Enterprise manufactures and sells high-end products that are affordable to a wide range of customers.

New Zealand owned and operated company based in Auckland since 1935.

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We spend a lot of time making sure the product is really good. We do a lot of taste trials to see what people’s tastes are before we bring products out.

- DARIUS KARANI, OWNER

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“Quality is a big thing for us. Everybody has always remarked on the taste and the quality of our products,” Darius says.

“We spend a lot of time making sure the product is really good. We do a lot of taste trials to see what people’s tastes are before we bring products out.”

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Exotica product range Exotica Enterprise’s range of premium export-quality products includes: • Manuka Gold premium honey liqueur • Love Manuka honey, sea salt, honey chocolates, vinaigrette • Divine Manuka health drink • Love Honey wine • Spirit of Manuka honey • Vincon red and white wine stock • Exotica rice bran oil • Marlborough Exotica Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc.

Exotica Enterprise’s product range is growing rapidly, with more than 20 new specialty products due for release in 2016.

Darius Karani says the new products will add even more depth to the company’s existing range. “We have a lot of new healthy products for children coming out, as children’s health products are a growing market in China. These include sweets and soaps,” he says.

range, which includes honey, chocolates, sea salts and ice creams.

Manuka honey is known worldwide for its taste and health benefits, and while New Zealand produces and sells a lot of Manuka honey, Darius says most products lack innovation.

Exotica Enterprise has tapped into the benefits of Manuka honey and developed new products and opened new markets.

Exotica Enterprise’s own brands include Love Manuka Gold, Marlborough Exotica Wines, Love Honey Wines, Big Country Chocolates and Divine Kawakawa Health Drink.

Marlborough Exotica is a new wine label that produces Marlborough Exotica Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Exotica Pinot Gris, and Marlborough Exotica Pinot Noir. These three wines all won gold medals in the Bragato Gold Awards in 2009.

Manuka Gold is the world’s first Manuka honey liqueur and has been a huge success in China, resulting in the development of the Love Manuka

Exotica Enterprise has formed strategic supply relationships with several international companies, including Middle Earth Enterprises

in America. Middle Earth has developed a range of delicious honey products that are consistent with The Lord of the Rings storyline. Its product range includes honey, honey chocolates, honey lozenges and honey sweets.

It has formed mutually productive relationships with Nelson Honey and Kiwi Empire Confectionary and would like to thank them for their ongoing support. AT Exotica Enterprise Limited Unit 3A, 1 Bishop Dunn Place Botany Auckland T (09) 577 5788 E info@exoticaenterprise.com www.exoticaenterprise.com — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Brink's Chicken

Quality New Zealand chicken Brink’s has been producing high quality chicken products for more than 60 years and is still owned by the family that formed the business in 1954.

The Van Den Brink family are pioneers in the New Zealand food industry and have built a reputation based on strong family values that are still applied to the company today.

Brink’s, which operates processing sites in both Auckland and Christchurch, offers a range of delicious chicken products, including freerange and value-added chicken.

National key account manager Courtney Pomare says there is a huge demand for their

SPCA-certified free-range and barn-raised chickens. All Brink’s chickens have no added hormones and are cage free.

Brink’s’ ready-to-eat, smoked, free-range chicken comes in traditional Manuka Smoked and Tandoori, breast and whole chicken and with no artificial colours, flavours or MSG. The company also produces FIANZ Halalcertified Best Bird chicken, which complies with rigorous standards and protocols.

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The Best Bird range is available in a range of products, including whole chickens, portions, boneless cuts and speciality value added products.

Continual growth in product range

Brink’s’ good-to-go range of convenience chicken is available in a range of popular flavours. Schnitzels can be purchased in traditional and garlic and herb flavours, while its kebabs come in honey soy, satay, and sweet chili for the BBQ season.

“There are always new products on the horizon.

We’ve just launched our 20-pack kebabs, which are going well nationally. We’re always looking to expand on our product lines. This new range is already showing good growth and is really satisfying consumer trends. ” she says.

Courtney says Brink’s is continually growing its product range to meet consumer trends and customer requirements.

Focus | Brink's Chicken

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In the last four years we’ve had really big growth but we haven’t dropped our standards. We’re really focused on quality chicken, which represents our vision: proud people providing quality your family can trust.

- COURTNEY POMARE NATIONAL KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

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Success in NZ Food Awards Brink’s won two awards in the 2015 New Zealand Food Awards for it’s first ever entries into the competition.

Brink’s won the Assure Quality Food Safety and Quality Award for its free-range Manuka Smoked whole chicken, and the Deli Award for its free-range Manuka Smoked breast deli roll. These products are available in all good supermarkets, speciality stores, delis and restaurants.

The NZ Food Awards recognise innovation and excellence and showcase the best of New Zealand’s food industry.

National key account manager, Courtney Pomare, says the company was thrilled with its success in the awards in September.

It was the first time Brink’s has entered the awards and the wins demonstrate the company’s commitment to producing only top quality products.

“We test all our products before we release them and that certainly helped us win the Food Safety and Quality Award,” Courtney says.

“In the last four years we’ve had really big growth but we haven’t dropped our standards.

We’re really focused on quality chicken, which represents our vision: proud people providing quality your family can trust.”

New production facility Courtney says the growth of Brink’s in recent years is due to the transparency, honesty and trust it operates across its business.

The company is opening a new processing site in Mt Wellington early in the New Year to meet the growing demand for its products.

Courtney says the new facility will operate alongside Brink’s’ existing Auckland plant and will allow the company to grow its capacity.

“It will be producing the same products we have now and will have state of the art equipment. There’s plenty of potential for more growth.” >

Brink’s schnitzels can be purchased in traditional or garlic-and-herb flavours

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Eat My Lunch is doing really good things for Aucklanders. Both our CEO and owner have been in to view the process and were really impressed.

We are a NZ company putting Kiwi kids first. This is a good fit for our own company ethos.

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School lunch programme Brink’s is committed to giving back to the community and has recently started donating products to Eat My Lunch.

Ham and Bacon Cures Chicken Breaders

Courtney says the company began supplying “Eat my Lunch” with chicken products in October 2015.

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Brink’s is supplying the Auckland school-lunch programme, Eat My Lunch, with free chicken products

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Eat My Lunch is a programme established to help feed hungry school children. For every healthy lunch purchased online, the organisation delivers a freshly made lunch to a Kiwi child in need. It is understood about 5,000 healthy lunches are given to children in decile one and two schools each week.

“Eat My Lunch is doing really good things for Aucklanders. Both our CEO and owner have been in to view the process and were really impressed.

We are a NZ company putting Kiwi kids first.

This is a good fit for our own company ethos,” Courtney says.

Every week Brink’s supplies Eat My Lunch with chicken product to make lunches for kiwi kids in need. Brink’s employees are also donating their time to help make the lunches.

A philosophy of caring Brink’s has a guiding philosophy of caring for others, having shared responsibility in its actions and cooperation among its staff.

To help the company respect this spirit, it has adopted six values to guide all behaviour: quality, integrity, positive attitude, accountability, honesty and prosperity.

These values are followed in all internal dealings between staff, as well as in relationships with suppliers and customers. AT

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Focus | Elite Polymers

Taking plastic moulding to the next level To take a business to the next step you need to adopt an aggressive business growth strategy and that is exactly what Elite Polymers is doing.

The New Year ushered in an exciting period of growth for the technical injection and liquid silicon moulding company, which specialises in custom manufacturing of plastic products.

Its managing director John Maisey says the company is in a “serious growth stage” at the moment. It added three new injection moulding machines and a 20 litre blow moulding machine to its manufacturing line in January. “So that’s going to increase our production of both the injection moulding and the blow moulding substantially,” he says.

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The drive to increase the business' size and output was motivated by several new customers coming onboard. “The new customers have meant we can take an aggressive approach to our growth and the company’s future.”

While there are a number of other plastic manufactures in the region, John says there are very few that manufacture high-tech injection moulding products with the precision and technical detail that Elite Polymers works to.

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To cope with the increased demand, Elite Polymers has taken on eight new staff increasing its workforce of plastic engineers and technicians from 30 to 38. It is also increasing the size of its premises in Hamilton to accommodate the new machinery.

Elite Polymers is part of the Forlong & Maisey group of companies, which has a proud heritage in New Zealand dating back to 1946.

But while the business has been operating in New Zealand for 70 years, plastic extrusion is a relatively new side to its operations.

“We’ve only been in plastics for the last 15 years. Our emphasis is turning from metal engineering to plastics engineering. As a result of the changing times, we’ve updated our machinery to all new high-tech German made machines for plastics manufacturing.”

John says its recent increase in business means its injection moulding machines will be producing more animal health items, including injection guns and vaccinators, and the blow moulding will produce more containers.

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Focus | Gillespie Engineering

Advanced engineering solutions Gillespie Engineering Ltd in Penrose has one of the largest machining centres in the country and the ability to fix just about any plant or equipment.

Gillespie Engineering (GEL) is a manufacturer of engineered components and solutions, servicing the New Zealand industry since 1975.

The Auckland company specialises in manufacturing one-off and small-run production components from ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and alloys.

General manager Grant O’Reilly says GEL has secured itself a place in the market as a specialty jobbing provider.

GEL manufactures to order from drawings and specifications, as well as undertaking the repair/ modification of existing components, working to precise tolerances. It offers a fast emergency breakdown service to customers.

“We specialise in our breakdown service; if it breaks down we fix it as quick as we can,” Grant says.

“We repair our customers’ plant and equipment throughout Auckland, and some outside of Auckland. Breakdowns are becoming more of a focus for us because of our quick turnaround and competitive pricing.”

GEL works for clients in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, marine, packaging, plastic, textile, motorsport and heavy industries such as quarrying, port equipment and transport.

The company makes a wide range of components for a variety of work, undertaking CNC machining and turning, conventional milling, turning, and grinding. GEL can cut gears up to two metres in diameter and is also capable of manufacturing and assembling special purpose machines.

Gillespie Engineering is a specialist repairer of plant and equipment

“They get the whole job done from start to finish and they don’t have to go all over town.”

“People come to us because we’re a one-stop shop; we do everything onsite,” Grant says.

Large CNC machining capabilities Gillespie Engineering is regarded as one of the leading engineering workshops in New Zealand, with a large selection of machinery. It operates three large CNC machining centres from its workshop in Penrose, which it has occupied since 1978.

The Auckland company specialises in manufacturing one-off and small-run production components

GEL’s machine capabilities include: CNC - milling, turning Conventional - milling, turning, grinding, slotting, welding Gearcutting – spur, helical, worm wheel, worm, bevel, internal Spline cutting – internal, external

“We have large machining centres which gives us a competitive advantage,” Grant says.

“We have two of them side by side – four metre and three metre Okumu machines.

They’re very expensive machines and they’re unique and versatile.”

GEL also operates a two metre Hartford CNC machining centre, which complements the larger machines and offers greater flexibility.

The company has a reputation for completing only the highest quality work and providing customers with exceptional service. AT

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Focus | Cutshop North Shore

Shaping materials to meet your needs Cutshop North Shore helps both commercial cabinet makers and DIY customers get exactly what they want for their project, from a new kitchen to custom furniture, wardrobes, shelving or other joinery products.

Cutshop offers a quality contract cutting service for the home renovator and trade, as well as the signage, marine, motorhome and trailer industries.

The North Shore branch in Rosebank opened on November 1 under the leadership of owners Dave and Debbie Sutherland, who are excited about their business model.

A unique commercial offering Cutshop is a joinery business with a difference. It is a full service business that Dave says does not compete with its commercial customers.

The team at Cutshop North Shore offer a great range of solutions for commercial cabinet makers and DIY enthusiasts

Cutshop North Shore offers a unique service to the DIY, commercial shopfitter and cabinet maker markets, including: • Edging • Drilling • Laser edge banding • Sheet material delivery

Cutshop North Shore is equally valuable to shopfitters, kitchen manufacturers or anyone that needs something cut, edged or drilled. It provides services that save time and help businesses grow and work smarter.

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Making DIY jobs easier For the DIY market, Cutshop North Shore offers a quality, tailor made, cut to size service for anyone who wants to build something.

Dave says their service is ideal for anything required around the house, from a new kitchen, cabinetry, wardrobes, cupboards or simply a shelf.

Laser edge banding Cutshop North Shore has purchased state of the art machinery, including the latest technology laser edge banding machine from Germany and a new CNC router from America.

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“For the commercial cabinet makers we provide a cutting, edging and drilling service. We supply them a knock-down kitchen that is customised to their requirements.”

Cutshop offers a simplified design service through its e-Cabinet software, which allows customers to provide digital design files. The software is easy to use and unique to Cutshop’s CNC machines, making its production line faster and more efficient.

Cutshop North Shore supplies quality German hardware and hinges from Blum New Zealand.

• CNC routing • Digital e-Cabinet designs • Work in a wide range of materials. particle board, aluminium, ACM, expanded foam, polystyrene and plastic foam.

Its CNC machine is capable of cutting both simple and complex designs, and the company offers a choice of delivery options to ensure customers receive their goods on time.

Four days is standard for most DIY deliveries, although express jobs can be put through in one or two working days if required.

“Cutshop is a unique offering; we’re geared up for short production runs and DIY,” Dave says.

“There’s no one else that offers that.”

The new banding machine is an area of huge potential growth for the Rosebank business and offers customers a lot more flexibility.

“Both our business and the Cutshop Mt Wellington operation are going to offer a service that’s quite unique,” Dave says.

“Instead of having to have a complete door made, with our model people can contract any portion of the door they want. We can do a complete door or just the taping; it’s a different model to what other companies are offering.”

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Focus | Camp Quality Auckland/Northland

Providing fun, hope and happiness Every summer a special group of brave children who have battled cancer are given the opportunity to let loose and have a lot of fun for six days at Camp Quality.

on camp. “Activity-based businesses usually give us special rates when we visit them; people are quite generous.”

The camp is also given donations in the form of food products. “We have about 230 people on camp, obviously feeding this many people for six days costs a lot of money. So we do get a lot of donations of fresh and non-perishable food. This helps a lot to keep the running cost down. We also get plenty of support while on camp from volunteer groups who help with meal service and cleaning.

Camp Quality is a nationwide non-profit charity organisation, operating throughout five regions.

It has been supporting children and their families living with cancer since 1985.

“We are very, very thankful for all of the help we receive. The cost of camp never gets any less and without the help of local businesses, community clubs and other various organisations we wouldn’t be able to continue what we do.

Camp Quality Auckland/Northland has been putting on annual fun filled camps for children aged 5 to 16 and providing year round support for their families for an amazing 30 years.

The organisation was brought to New Zealand from Australia in 1985. The first summer camp was held in Auckland that year with about 30 children in attendance and it has continued ever since.

The regional manager, Geoff Barnett says “we are proud to be celebrating our 30th anniversary and remain as committed as ever to making a positive difference in the lives of children living with cancer”.

Around 90 children are looking forward to going to camp at Wesley College from January 10th to 15th next year. The camp will be packed with exciting activities with an emphasis on fun allowing them to just be children again.

“Thirty years ago when children were ill they were wrapped in cotton wool and told they couldn’t do anything. So Camp Quality’s philosophy is centred on children just being children. Even when they are ill they still need to have fun.

“The concept is to treat them like children in an environment where their health needs are still looked after but are not the main focus for them.

It is about them doing fun activities and having a great time while they are cared for.”

But these camps wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community. The camps are totally free to the children’s families and the volunteers who help run the camp, thanks to a

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lot of fundraising activities, in particular in the Auckland Northland region, from Andrew John Ford and Mazda.

“We are very fortunate for the help we’ve received from John Andrew Ford and Mazda, they have been very supportive. For a number of years now we’ve held an annual black tie charity dinner and auction on their premises.

“This evening generates a substantial amount of our funds. We also get a lot of help from the Lions Clubs in our region, the Freemasons and Masonic Lodges.”

Camp Quality receives support from businesses that have a product or service that can be used

“If a business or organisation felt they had something to offer we’d love to hear from them.”

For more information on how you can help, get in touch with Geoff using the contact details below. AT Camp Quality Auckland/Northland PO Box 251161 Pakuranga Auckland 2140 T 0800 CAMPQUALITY (0800 226 778) M 021 927 402

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Focus | DM Standen

The rope centre Working at height, whatever the task, can be a risky business and the right personal height safety equipment is of paramount importance.

Established in 1978 DM Standen Ltd, (also known as The Rope Centre) is well known and respected in the height safety market. They have become one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned, independent suppliers and distributors of both height safety products and of lifting equipment.

Quality and safety are the foundations of DM Standen’s height safety philosophy. All products they source are of the highest standards, ensuring that the safest and most advanced

designs in fall protection equipment are provided to clients. DM Standen also offer testing and inspection of customers’ own equipment.

DM Standen prides itself on the experience and knowledge of its staff in the height safety field. Staff members are qualified to the highest level across the lifting and safety industries.

This expertise enables them to develop fall protection systems for particular industries and specific tasks, whether it be for rope access, arboriculture, window cleaning, property maintenance, roofing, construction, rigging for concerts or theatrical performances or any other work carried out at height.

Expertise of this kind comes only through intensive training and exposure to all elements of height safety work and DM Standen’s staff also have a real culture of problem solving.

It is very important to DM Standen to broadcast the message about mitigating the risks of working at height. The company liaises closely with Work Safe New Zealand on up to date safety practices, procedures and products, keeping clients up to date with industry changes as they happen.

Resident height safety consultant, Doug Carson, is also involved in the training of newcomers to the industry and assists the team in providing clients with the appropriate product-specific training for their applications.

Doug is a current member of the Australia/New Zealand Height Safety Standards Committee which is in the process of revising the “1891 standard series” on fall arrest equipment.

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Working closely with clients to help them streamline the management of their staff uniforms and workforce apparel, providing them with a simple and cost-efficient workwear solution.

As the chairman of the New Zealand Standards subcommittee, Doug is helping to develop clear, easy to use fact sheets to assist workers in making good choices in product selection and practices for working at height in New Zealand.

A sample of DM Standen’s height safety products • Harnesses and helmets • Descenders and rope clamps

DM Standen has an extensive range of height safety equipment, including the well-known names of Singing Rock and Petzl. Singing Rock’s harnesses and ropes are the two main product groups that have forged its reputation in the work at height communities.

• Pulleys and anchor straps • Rigging equipment and ropes • Connectors and fall arrest blocks.

Petzl is a French manufacturer of work at height equipment founded in the mid-1970s. One of its specialties is innovative work at height and rescue solutions for progression and safety in difficult access worksites and in technical rescue.

The products are highly sought after for their performance, ergonomics, comfort and reliability.

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Goods & Servicves | 3D Hub

3D manufacturing for low volume production Having an inspirational idea for a new product or design is the first and, some say, most difficult step to inventing something great. But the real hard work is done by those who design, engineer and validate that product for market and that is where 3D Hub comes in.

3D Hub can help with smart design and solutions from the initial idea, product development, engineering, manufacturing optimisation right through to taking it to market.

It considers the whole picture from product design to engineering.

Its rare services and skills are not only used to develop products, but are also utilised by the agriculture, forestry, marine and aviation industries to make products lighter, more economical and faster to produce.

Its biggest customer is the automotive industry. It is sought after by vehicle importers for its ability to produce low volume, high value components through reverse additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) for the New Zealand market.

“Additive manufacturing can be a more affordable option for companies opposed

to fully tooling up and spending tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands on manufacturing a particular part,” says 3D Hub director and design engineer Craig Russell.

“We can help them to design components to be 3D printed in low volumes.”

He explains reverse manufacturing for low volume production is utilised by companies who import vehicles into the country that are left hand drive and need to be converted to right hand drive. “We reverse engineer components on the vehicle, such as windows panels and air vents, to suit right hand drive.”

A great example is the Chevrolet C7 Corvette air vent, Craig says. “We took the existing left hand corvette air vent and 3D printed the components to convert it to a right hand vent. It functions and looks like the original product.”

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Services • Product and industrial design • Mechanical design • Reverse engineering • Morphogenesis™ - structural optimisation • Project management • Prototyping • CAD modelling.

He says businesses can often require as few as 100 units of a speciality item for the Australian and New Zealand market. So 3D printing is a solution to manufacture these items affordably and to a high standard in low volumes.

The highly skilled team at 3D Hub will determine the functionality and features that are required

for the conversion, and 3D scan it, to then design the product to be manufactured in the most cost effective, suitable method. And 3D Hub has manufacturing contacts in the USA, Europe and locally that it engages with to get parts made.

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Product testing is the most important thing you can do to protect your brand from public fault and loss of life or property.

If such a service is so important, who can you trust to test it right?

Spectrum Laboratories Ltd is an internationally accredited laboratory specialising in the independent safety testing of electrical appliances, lighting and light industrial equipment.

Spectrum offers a wide range of individual services and testing options, including electrical appliance safety testing, solid fuel appliance testing, calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment, WELs testing and energy efficiency testing (MEPS).

Experience, ability and facilities Spectrum boasts a world class team of compliance engineers, some with over 25 years experience in type testing.

The state of the art testing facility’s internal layout has been purpose-built to meet the testing

requirements of various product groups and significant investment in new testing equipment has resulted in an enhanced level of service and quicker turn around times.

Why you need experts testing your products What is the value of a life? What is the damage to your brand as the result of a product recall?

How much time, money and stress will it cost you?

Product testing is the most important thing you can do to protect your brand from public fault and loss of life or property, saving you time and money in the process. If such a service is so important, who can you trust to test it right?

Spectrum Laboratories is an ILAC laboratory accredited through International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ).

The company’s reputation is built on being renowned for delivering meticulous service and technical expertise in the area of independent inspection and testing of electrical appliances,

light industrial equipment and solid fuel burning appliances for manufacturers and importers throughout Australasia and the rest of the world.

In a controlled laboratory environment, Spectrum’s highly experienced technicians will assess the product to Australasian and international standards to identify any possible points of non compliance.

With IANZ accreditation there is security and assurance in both the validity and accuracy suitability of these results.

Spectrum can also arrange partial or full test reports for global manufacturers, importers or for regulatory authority approvals.

There is no second chance or substitute for safety.

For peace of mind, let Spectrum Laboratories take care of your product testing needs before it is too late.

For further information and pricing of testing, contact Spectrum Laboratories on 271-1616 or email info@spectrumlab.co.nz

Spectrum Laboratories - Investing in your future Spectrum Laboratories Ltd has invested in a brand new 900 litre Cincinnati Sub Zero Humidity Chamber With the investment in the humidity chamber, Spectrum Laboratories can offer environmental simulation testing to assist businesses with their product qualification testing, overflow testing and third party product validation testing.

Managing director Graeme Linton says “offering the new sub zero humidity chamber is a natural addition to the company’s business model, as we already had the skill set with existing staff within the testing laboratory”.

With Fisher & Paykel already a customer, Spectrum has a number of additional high

technology companies interested in the engineering work Spectrum can offer.

Chamber specifications Work space dimensions: 97cm x 97cm x 97cm Temperature range: -45 to +190 degrees C. Humidity range: 10% to 98% relative humidity The offer of engineering R&D work is in addition to the many other capabilities the laboratory already has.

Spectrum Laboratories are specialists in the safety testing of domestic and commercial goods; namely electrical appliances, lighting and power tools to international standards for compliance of customers’ goods before they are offered for sale.

SPECTRUM LABORATORIES ARE SPECIALISTS IN There is no second chance or substitute for safety.

• Electrical safety testing of electrical appliances, lighting, power tools etc.

• Solid fuel heating appliance safe clearance, efficiency and emissions testing. For peace of mind let Spectrum Laboraties take care of your product testing needs before it’s too late.

• Calibration Laboratory of electrical instruments and enviromental chambers.

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Goods & Services | City Locksmiths

Securing your property for 56 years This year, City Locksmiths is celebrating its 56th birthday because for almost six decades it has managed to weave itself through the unpredictable nature of business and stay at the top of the game.

The business was established in 1959 by Rae Mortimer under the name of The City Locksmith.

At the time they were only one of three locksmiths in the city and under the management of Rae, grew from strength to strength.

Today the company is in the hands of directors David and Melinda Ferguson, who manage 12 staff, five mobile vans and a 24/7 service for customers across the city.

With fast and efficient customer service and a wholesale division to their name, City Locksmiths

has managed to adapt during the years to make sure they can deliver just what the customer wants and needs. As David says, it’s a reactive industry, so it can be hard to predict when, where and why they’ll be needed, but they always seem to be on the right track.

David believes their ability to keep up with technological changes is the main reason they have been able to combat stiff competition in the city. They introduced an online booking system around three years ago that is growing steadily. With fewer and fewer people reaching for the phonebook and instead looking online for particular services, it seemed only right that they offer that for customers.

Online trends are not the only thing City Locksmiths is experiencing. Electronic access such as key fobs, coded access etc. is increasing in popularity for both domestic and commercial environments.

David sees the benefits in these applications, such as for commercial environments when losing a key can mean having to re-key entire areas for safety purposes - but going electronic takes that pain away as you can just blacklist a fob and re-issue another if necessary. There are in fact many benefits of going electronic.

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“Particularly in commercial applications it’s good because you have an audit control facility, so you can monitor people coming and going, and that’s important.

“Domestically, I think the fact that you have to carry keys around in your pocket is becoming a thing of the past. If you lose your keys and they get to someone else, then they can access your house, so if you go keyless-entry, for obvious reasons, if people don’t know your code they can’t get in,” says David.

Electronic access is only one of a few services that City Locksmiths offer. Their qualified locksmiths are dotted throughout the city in fully equipped service vans and can service customers with commercial, domestic and automotive needs, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As well as online booking service, customers can also purchase key accessories, padlocks and safes through the City Locksmith online

shop. By using their unique access code, professional locksmiths can access locksmith tools in the trade area of the website.

For 41 years they have been members of the Master Locksmith Association of Australasia, and were founding members when the association arrived in New Zealand in 1981.

Their membership means they abide by certain standards as set out by the organisation.

City Locksmiths also has licenses to do Ministry of Defence work and police work.

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Goods & Services | Garden Tranformations

The people to transform your patch The clue is definitely in the name. Paul Naylor and his team of knowledgeable and skilled staff can indeed transform your garden.

Hard landscaping, both residential and commercial, garden maintenance and garden design are all part of the portfolio of services offered by Garden Transformations Ltd. They are more than capable of taking care of your patio, pergola, deck, fencing, gates, paving and driveway requirements with no need to hire separate contractors.

Paul formed his company back in 2004 after having worked for other companies doing building, landscaping and gardening work for nearly 10 years, including in London in the garden suburb of Hampstead.

“By that time I was well and truly ready to take the leap to go out on my own,” says Paul. “I had had an opportunity to learn skills and to gain a

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huge amount of experience in both building and landscaping. Since starting my own business I have built up the people and the equipment to meet pretty much every gardening eventuality.”

Paul has a Level 4 Horticulture (advanced) qualification from the NZ Horticulture Industry Training Organisation (NZHITO) and is also registered by the NZHITO as a training assessor, so he most certainly knows his industry and can be relied upon for high quality workmanship.

Paul and his team have no hesitation in admitting to being passionate about the work they do and in deriving a great deal of satisfaction from doing a great job, and seeing the pleasure on the faces of their clients at the outcomes achieved.

“Recently we have been preparing a two and a half hectare property in Eastern Beach to go on the market. That is a lot of land to get into shape – garden maintenance on a grand scale, you could say, including work on the tennis court and swimming pool. It has taken us over two months work to restore the grounds back into pristine order.”

Another project which Garden Transformations is extremely proud of has been complex in its execution. Scores of French-style stone cobbles have been laid as the entrance way to a house in Whitford, south-east Auckland.

The design creates a swirling effect and required considerable skill to implement the vision of the landscape architect all in readiness for a February wedding at the property.

Garden Transformations is currently looking to recruit a couple of new staff who have a real interest in working in the landscaping industry – so if that’s you – here’s where to contact them AT Garden Transformationsm Ltd PO Box 39597 Howick Auckland T 027 663 8227 E paul@gardentransformations.co.nz www.gardentransformations.co.nz

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Goods & Services | Circle Line Engineering

Engineered solutions Circle Line Engineering Limited is an experienced jobbing workshop known for its service, skill and speed, as well as its ability to make specialty products including aluminium machine tool clamps, pneumatic punch presses and hardened guide rollers.

Neil applied the skills he gained from years spent working in the 24 hour industry in rapid response to the repair of machinery, problem

solving, and an extensive knowledge of maintenance techniques to supply a fast, high quality service to industry.

“We started out with three lathes and two mills and now we’ve got five lathes, three milling machines, three CNC lathes and three CNC mills,” Neil says. “We do a lot of jobbing work and maintenance for a range of industries including meat, steel, aluminium extrusion, timber and the suspension industry.”

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Circle Line Engineering, which moved into its own new premises last year, makes a large number of hardened guide rollers, which are manufactured to each customer’s size and specifications.

Circle line Engineering offers a range of services, including: • Design and manufacture • CNC turning • CNC milling • Turning • Milling • Keyway broaching • Machine building • Toolmaking • Welding - Shaft build-up and repair.

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“We make a triple clamp for off-road motorcycles. It’s a clamp on the top of the steering of the motorbike to hold the forks. We added a bar pivot that takes the shock out of the landing. We also make an aluminium tool clamp for engineers.”

Neil says his company stands out from its competitors by its ability to offer a wide range of services. “We can go from tool making all the way through to light fabrication, welding and repair work. We can do welding, general machining and precision machining.

“During the years, that has worked incredibly well for us because when some parts of industry are quiet, another area, such as maintenance, will be busy. When people aren’t buying new, they are repairing old. We’re very adaptable; people bring in whatever they want and we’ll make it.” AT Circle Line Engineering Limited 8 Marjorie Jayne Crescent Otahuhu Auckland T (09) 276 3171 E neil@circleline.co.nz — Advertising Feature

Precision Engineering CNC Turning CNC Milling Turning Milling Welding Neil McCarthy NZCE, Dip. Bus. 8 Marjorie Jayne Cr, Otahuhu, Auckland Ph: 09 276 3171 | Fax: 09 276 1039 | Mobile: 0274 450 586 Email: neil@circleline.co.nz

Goods & Servicves | Service Foods

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

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

Today Service Foods supplies a wide range of customers, including hotels, quick service restaurants (QSRs), restaurants, cafés and manufacturers. “We started in fresh produce and have evolved to form the business as it stand today,” director Aneil Balar explains.

“The business is based around the supply of foods to the hospitality, airlines – essentially anyone who cooks or creates food we have the capability to supply them.”

The firm’s product range includes dry, frozen, chilled, fresh seafood, imported foods, with fresh produce and the latest addition to the range is butchery.

Aneil says Service Foods’ proactive and competitive operation has ensured its success will be ongoing. “Our stability and the energy within our team are have enabled us to cement our position in the market and propel us forward. We have grown from five staff to 260 now, with the key growth concentrated in the last 10 years.”

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

customers, including packing company Confoil and the Wah Lee Company.

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

“We have our own butchery enabling us to cater to specialised cuts, our own specialised division getting fresh produce daily, and by processing our own fresh fish in house we can get special species and cuts our customers want.

“We have a dry, frozen and chilled range, covering everything from the plate up. This makes it easy for our customers, who can order everything from one place while ensuring they are getting the highest in quality.

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“Our fresh, butchery and produce divisions will continue to be a key focus for us. Being able to supply exceptionally fresh products and customise options for our clients is a big turning for our business and we’re looking forward to the future.” AT Service Foods 17 Saleyards Road Otahuhu Auckland T (09) 258 5010 www.servicefoods.co.nz

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Education | Selwyn College

Selwyn College marks 60 years of shaping young lives Selwyn College has double the reason to celebrate in 2016 – not only is the Kohimarama school celebrating its 60th anniversary, but it has also been transformed into a school that is experiencing great success.

When Sheryll Ofner started as principal during 2008, she was greeted by newspaper headlines claiming Selwyn College was ‘a failing school’.

A large proportion of its community had written it off and choosing to send their children elsewhere.

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“My challenge as the new principal was obvious - to make Selwyn once again the school of choice for the local community by turning it around, which included enriching the wonderful things that were already here,” she says.

Sheryll says one of the key reasons for this academic success is Selwyn’s model of visible learning called Selwise, which reflects the research of leading international educator Professor John Hattie.

She has done all of that, with the help of a talented and high performing staff.

“Selwise is enabling our students to understand the game of learning and how to be in control of it. It’s the direction the whole world wants to go in and it seems that Selwyn is leading the way in terms of secondary schools. We are getting huge interest from throughout New Zealand and around the world.”

Selwyn students are now high achievers.

Sheryll and her team are focused on developing each student’s full range of competencies.

“It’s not just about saying we believe in developing the all-round individual, it’s about creating the opportunities and providing the evidence.”

That evidence includes a phenomenal improvement in NCEA results, with pass rates at each level now well over 90 percent, and a burgeoning number of students receiving excellence-endorsed certificates.

Service, involvement and leadership are also high on the agenda for all Selwyn students and the school provides a huge range of opportunities and a personalised mentoring system to ensure everyone participates.

Selwyn has a long-held reputation for its strengths in the performing arts, which Sheryll says they love and celebrate.”

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“What has changed is that Selwyn has also become a sporting school. In 2014 we had just 46 sports teams; last year that increased to 75. It’s also fantastic to see successes such as our junior cricket team making it to the Colts competition in 2015 for the top eight secondary schools in Auckland.”

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Huge community support for school The growth of Selwyn College’s student roll in recent years has resulted in the Ministry of Education deciding the school needed an enrolment scheme to manage its growth.

A new amphitheatre marks Selwyn’s 60th

“The roll was under 600 when I started and now it’s increased to more than 1,000 and with a large out of zone waiting list,” Sheryll says.

“It’s very exciting to witness such an escalation in community confidence.”

Two new state of the art buildings are being built this year to accommodate the ongoing acceleration in student numbers; a new visual and performing arts building and a new English and languages building.

Selwyn is also fortunate to have the use of the ASB Stadium which sits on its grounds, three immaculate sports fields, plus a large new synthetic turf facility which was opened just last year. <

The Selwyn College year 9 cricket team, which experienced great success in 2015

Celebrating 60 years of Selwyn College The staff, students, community and alumni of Selwyn College have much to celebrate this year as part of the school’s 60th anniversary.

“Many of our former students have wonderful memories of their years at Selwyn and we want them to come back and celebrate with us,” Sheryll says.

Rather than planning just one event for everyone, the school has creatively devised a programme of events over the year - some of

which target particular eras and some of which are open to everyone.

To mark Selwyn’s 60th anniversary, the Selwyn College Foundation, a charitable trust, is raising funds for the construction of a natural amphitheatre on the school grounds.

It is intended to seat around 300 and be a perfect venue for things like musical and dramatic performances and oral presentations.

“This will be an amazing resource for the school and the community, so I do hope the trust gets lots of support,” Sheryll says.

“I also see it as Selwyn’s gift back to the community, which is once again showing us such confidence.”

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Property & Construction | Wynyard Central

Hospitality | Whangaparaoa Lodge

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Wynyard Central sets the sustainability standard Wynyard Central has become the first large scale multiunit residential development to achieve a Homestar Design rating for sustainability and energy efficiency.

If there is one man in Auckland who understands the meaning of luxury accommodation and has the skills to make a hotel stay more than guests could ever expect, it is Whangaparaoa Lodge owner and manager, Troy Clarry.

Troy has made a name for himself in hospitality internationally over the last 20 odd years working at some of the world’s top hotels, resorts and restaurants. He was a member of the Executive Team of the Ritz-Carlton in Bali, “which was one of the best properties in the world at that stage, it won best resort in the world,” Troy says.

He’s also managed the Bulgari Hotel and resort in Tokyo and helped open eight hotels around the globe for Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari and Hyatt International.

After many years abroad he and his wife, Tomoko, returned to Auckland with their two children in search of some stability for their family. “We left that life to come back home for the children’s sake. It was the right time to come back and do something on our own.”

Having always been involved in luxury businesses he has continued down the same path at Whangaparaoa Lodge.

Troy has implemented the same service philosophies he used at the five star resorts overseas at Whangaparaoa Lodge; the only difference is the price. “We try to provide a superior service at an obtainable price point,” Troy says. “Affordable luxury is an under serviced section of the market and an offering very few people have the skills and knowledge to execute.

Troy’s influence on Whangaparaoa Lodge is reflected by its five star Qualmark rating, top five

ranking on TripAdvisor throughout all Auckland hotels, plus gaining a Certificate of Excellence and 9.3 rating on Booking.com.

He says it is the little personal touches that make Whangaparaoa Lodge an absolute success. “We exceed the expectations of our guests. When they arrive there is always a little something extra that we do for them.

“For example in the winter we give them a hot cup of lemon and ginger tea. And the guest rooms are set up the way our repeat guests like them with additional lamps, special pillows and welcome chocolates.”

Expertise on offer With business at Whangaparaoa Lodge moving along nicely, Troy and his wife have embarked on a new business venture. As of December 1, the pair took over management of a small boutique property in Kumeu, The Vineyard Cottages.

The opportunity arose when the property came under new ownership and was in need of an experienced manager. “We were approached to set up The Vineyard Cottages because the new owners had no experience at all in taking over a business.”

Troy took charge and set up the basic requirements and is now working on branding the property, adding his own signature style so the business will grow itself. AT

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Wynyard Central set a high benchmark with all artificial lighting in living spaces for 80 percent residences achieving a minimum 7 Homestar of annual daylight hours.

Design rating. By comparison, a typical Other sustainability new home built to minimum Building Code requirements would rate around 3 or 4 Homestar. attributes include: • Heat-recovery ventilation systems and heatHomestar is the independent system that rates pump heating the health, comfort, efficiency and sustainability of New Zealand homes on a scale of one to 10.

The high-end Wynyard Central development consists of 113 apartments and townhouses currently under construction in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter. The development is the first to be rated under the updated Homestar tool, adapted specifically for multi-unit developments.

Wynyard Central developer Willis Bond & Co is the principal sponsor of the Homestar tool update. “Willis Bond & Co has a long history of setting new standards for innovative and high quality residences in New Zealand,” says managing director Mark McGuinness.

“The Homestar system is a simple and effective way to inform customers about the quality and benefits of sustainable and energy efficient homes.

“Our aim is to create some of New Zealand’s greenest urban precincts. For buyers, a Homestar rating verifies the home has been designed for genuine sustainability,” he says.

Alex Cutler, chief executive of the New Zealand Green Building Council – which runs Homestar – says Wynyard Central has set an inspiring example.

“Customers are becoming more informed about the sustainability credentials of a home – how they contribute to lower running costs and have a lighter footprint in the long term.

Willis Bond & Co has recognised that early and designed Wynyard Central to be an enduring asset for Auckland.”

• High standards of thermal performance, daylight and sound insulation • 95 percent LED lighting • Smart metering for apartment energy and water • Photovoltaic array (solar) to provide energy to some common areas • Rainwater harvesting for selected homes and common use • WELS-rated water fixtures and ENERGY STARqualified appliances • Double insulated hot water cylinders • Materials are low VOC, and certified by ECNZ or another approved eco-label • Shared hybrid-powered cars available for residents’ use • Bicycle parking for residents and visitors • Low speed, shared streets and laneways for walkability and cycling • Low impact design, rain gardens, stormwater treatment • Resilient design, renewal and rejuvenation of previously under-utilised land • 70-90 percent of demolition and construction waste diverted from landfill • Recycling/composting facilities

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Detecting dangers lurking below A few hours of underground diagnostics can save a lot of headaches. After all, it is a priority to know the underground position of network services prior to the commencement of any excavation.

Sub Surface Detection and Leak Detection are the “go to” companies for facilitating underground asset management, protection and health and safety requirements in New Zealand.

Many underground sites are a criss-cross of power cables, gas lines, water and drainage pipes, and fibre optic communications, with danger lurking millimetres away from a probing mechanical digging shovel. The key to preventing pipeline and cable hits begins by accurately locating and marking existing underground facilities.

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“Sub Surface uses electro-magnetic induction (EMI) and pipe and cable detection to locate metallic utilities such as steel pipes, power cables and copper communication cables,” says chief executive Justin Bell.

“Combined with the underground images produced by a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey, both metallic and non metallic (plastic, concrete, asbestos, cement) objects lying in the path of a potential excavation can be seen and identified.

“A few hours’ diagnostic work and careful potholing to confirm positions ahead of a dig can save thousands later and provide increased safety for workers.”

Sub Surface Detection Ltd contracts to an impressive client list within the Auckland region, supplying valued clients with the service they require to complete their projects safely and with minimal disruptions to their schedules.

Leak Detection Ltd, the longest established and most experienced company within the Auckland residential water leak detection industry, is also experiencing record call-outs, indicating that it too is providing the quality of service that existing and new clients expect.

The success of both companies is due, in part, to forming productive working relationships and Sub Surface Detection and Leak Detection would like to thank all its suppliers and customers, including Pipe Image and Southeys Group.

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“We have an ongoing investment programme in new and cutting-edge technologies. We recently acquired a new system called the “Ferret” from the UK, that provides another advanced tool at our disposal for leak detection,” Justin says.

“To meet demands and to maintain our high standards, we are also selectively employing more key personnel. We believe that our companies’ teams are our most valuable asset and have instituted a programme of investing in our staff’s personal growth.” AT

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Property & Construction | Watts & Hughes Construction Special

Building solutions for any sector The saying “you’re only as good as your last project” exists for a reason and one New Zealand construction company honours this sentiment.

Watts and Hughes doesn’t take for granted its previous successes and it certainly doesn’t take liberties based on its impeccable reputation.

As a multi-disciplined organisation, its prime directive is to commit the same energy, passion and creativity to every project undertaken – a commitment upheld since its inception in the early 1980s.

It works according to a strong professional philosophy – “we are committed to doing the job correct first time – every time”.

Watts and Hughes is a specialist in the construction and property development sectors. The company can start its involvement in a project at any stage and specialises in multiple areas: • Assisting with budget control • Offering a broad range of construction techniques • Setting efficient timelines to overcome, or offset potential construction period difficulties.

With roots in Auckland for more than 30 years, and in Tauranga since 2004, the company benefited from an amalgamation in 2010 to

Watts and Hughes completed a state of the art two level office/distribution centre for Ceres Enterprises

The company adopts and implements robust company policies in the areas of project methodology, quality assurance, health and Today, Watts and Hughes’ work can be seen, safety and environmental control. These policies felt, and experienced all throughout New Zealand exist to give clients confidence that their design from the North through to the South Island. build construction project will be professionally managed from start to finish.

Its portfolio is all-inclusive, offering a range of construction management services including Watts & Hughes sets its accountability bar civil, industrial, recreational, retail, commercial, high from the outset by employing a range of quality initiation, assessment, monitoring and residential and educational. strengthen a position in the market that was already rock solid.

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completion processes all to ISO standards.

These standards govern work throughout every project on every site and are overseen by the respective contract manager.

Every construction site has a quality control manual that has been uniquely developed to meet the specific requirements of that site. A safety management plan is also put in place and an external auditor monitors all projects with regular safety audits.

Property & Construction | Watts & Hughes Construction Special What distinguishes Watts & Hughes Construction from other construction companies?

• The time and effort it dedicates to understanding customer needs and its proven ability to work professionally and efficiently. It values its clients and goes the extra mile to ensure each and every customer is 100 percent satisfied • Experienced and customer focused individuals get the job done right and on time • Established relationships with a large subcontractor base across NZ • Regular, unannounced Site Safe visits checking on site safety • Watts & Hughes is also registered with AppCon (a contractor approval and appraisal management service) and recently received a 97 percent safety rating • Members of the NZ Master Builders Association.

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Delivering high quality construction Comprehensive communication underpins all elements of the construction process and accessibility and transparency are both a critical part of the business’ offering.

Watts & Hughes also implements a number of environmentally friendly policies around reducing waste, reuse of materials and recycling. With world awareness growing around the need to protect our environment, the company appreciates that sustainable construction and incorporating ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ guidelines is imperative.

Watts and Hughes Construction’s in-house quality control programmes ensure the highest standards of construction are maintained, while still keeping the project within timelines and budget controls.

and safety and environmental control, Watts and Hughes Construction is able to offer clients the confidence that their design build and construction projects will be professionally managed from start to finish.

The company’s achievements have resulted from careful planning and an awareness of the changing, complex nature of today’s construction projects and client needs.

Focus on the client

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Staff are committed to meeting every client’s requirements through regular communication.

Client satisfaction is the foremost priority for Watts and Hughes Construction.

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Whangarei Engineering has a reputation for consistent excellence in delivery and provision of skilled technical and project management resources.

Our vision is to be the industrial and marine engineering company of choice for employees and customers in the infrastructure, marine and complex heavy industry sectors.

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Property & Construction | Watts & Hughes Construction Special No man stands alone Being successful in business is all about communication and, with this, establishing and maintaining working relationships with both suppliers and clients alike. So Watts & Hughes would like to thank all its clients, suppliers and partners, and with this in mind, thanks those companies who have supported the company on these pages: Ackworth House – pre-engineered stair designs.

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Energy efficiency and green building issues have impacted the building industry as a whole, but the trend is being felt by the glass industry, and will continue to do so as the green building ethos continues to gain momentum.

Currently the popular solution is a façade incorporating insulated glass units that allows through the maximum amount of light, reduces heat gain and heat loss while providing an improvement in noise reduction.

One significant impact has been the demand for higher performing glass products, including higher performing architectural windows, framing and curtainwall systems in support of the glass infills.

High performance glasses are now available locally which incorporate metal coatings invisible to the eye that provide both the benefits of solar control and the benefits of Low E.

Architects now want a façade solution that can perform a number of functions, rather than in the past where they were just focused on singular outcomes, such as only reducing heat gain or only reducing heat loss. In the past, solutions that provided solar control (reduction in heat gain), meant using a dark tinted or a reflective glass which altered the quality of light entering the building. In the winter months

These products can only be used in an IGU and create a façade that is extremely energy efficient whilst allowing an increased volume of natural light into the building.

Low E, or low emissivity products, keep living and work spaces warm in winter and cool in summer with their improved thermal efficiency and it is here where specialists Viridian Glass can help.

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Countdown Waiheke Building communities has been a cornerstone of Watts and Hughes work since it established itself in the Auckland market 30 years ago.

It can put its name to a large number of buildings it has constructed throughout the city, which are a fundamental part of our lives. And now it is putting its mark on Waiheke Island with a building which has been needed in the township for some time.

Watts and Hughes has been contracted to build the new $35 million Countdown supermarket on Waiheke Island to replace the existing store on Ostend Road. The community has out grown the current store which is too small to service its customers’ needs. Construction began on the new building, which will be more than double the size of the current shop, last March.

The plans were signed off by Progressive Enterprises earlier this year after a wait of more than two years to confirm the modern new supermarket. But now that Watts and Hughes is on the job, work is moving along steadily and the new 3,490 square metre store on Belgium Street is expected to open to the public early next year.

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Large construction on the island posed a unique set of obstacles for Watts and Hughes – the cost and logistics of bringing over materials and machinery from the mainland and also securing labour support from Auckland tradesmen. But Watts and Hughes negated these difficulties and have kept the building on track for its scheduled opening.

The store has been carefully designed to fit in with the island's environment and will be Progressive Enterprises' most sustainable supermarket, operating at almost full self-sufficiency.

Rainwater will be utilised through a collection on the roof and the store will also recycle greywater through an onsite wastewater treatment system, which will be redistributed in a native wetland at the back of the site.

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has worked with the client Finstar Management throughout the project to ensure all of its wants and needs are met.

Watts and Hughes understood it was of crucial importance to the client to have the hospitality precinct open for business in time for the Christmas and holiday shopping season and Watts and Hughes is pleased to have been able to meet the client’s deadline.

Stanmore Bay Retail Centre The beach side suburb of Stanmore Bay will shortly be receiving an exciting new retail prescient in its community just in time for Christmas. Watts and Hughes Construction is delighted to be able to deliver the Stanmore Bay Retail Centre to the community on time for the festive season.

The construction company oversaw the build of the $4.5 million retail area, which is the largest commercial development of its kind on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, with the anchor tenant being New World.

Watts and Hughes got under way with the construction of the modern up-market centre on Whangaparaoa Road earlier this year and it

Working with Finstar Management and Foodstuffs North Island, Watts and Hughes has built a 1,800 square metre specialty retail centre and a 900 square metre purposebuilt, four tenant hospitality precinct, which will sit alongside a 2,200 square metre New World supermarket.

The finishing touches are now being put on the supermarket and shops which, once open, will include a tavern, two restaurants, a cafe plus a chemist, bakery, sushi, pizza, juice bar, liquor store, gym and a hairdresser.

The Stanmore Bay Retail Centre will include: • Tavern • Two restaurants • A café • Chemist • Bakery • Sushi

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Around half of the shops are due to open before Christmas with the rest following in the New Year. The success of the retail development can be pinned on Watts and Hughes hard working site team and the team of skilled contractors who have worked tirelessly to complete the Stanmore Bay Retail Centre on time and to the highest quality.

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carefully planned the entire build in detail from start to finish.

Jet Park Hotel It is business as usual for Jet Park Hotel, which might sound like a very ordinary statement, but under the circumstances it is extraordinary.

Watts and Hughes Construction is currently building an entirely brand new hotel on the same sight that the original hotel is still operating from.

Building a new five floor hotel and conference complex in close quarters with a fully operational hotel comes with its obstacles as Watts and Hughes contract manager, Dennis Saunders, explains.

“The building is being built beside the existing hotel. This means the build requires careful planning as to not disrupt the hotel’s guests and ongoing business. This includes traffic control of large deliveries in a shared driveway and mitigating noise and construction activity.”

Watts and Hughes began construction on the five storey building at the start of this year and it is due to be completed in April 2016. But this isn’t the first time it has worked for Jet Park Hotel; it built the original hotel 17 years ago.

“We started with construction of the new carpark to allow the new hotel to be built on a section of the existing carpark. The carpark was completed in March 2015 and is now opened to guests. This allowed the removal of the existing buildings ready for the installation of the required 22 metre piles that will act as the base of the new tower.”

It is important to Watts and Hughes that the client’s vision for the building is achieved, which is why it communicates regularly with Jet Park Hotel. “Client satisfaction is number one for Watts and Hughes.

“To achieve the client’s vision for the hotel we have spent many hours working with them through the process. This required many meetings with the required consultants and suppliers to produce the finished product that the client envisioned from the start.”

However, achieving the client’s vision hasn’t all been plain sailing as Dennis explains. “The job has contained some extremely difficult structural issues, such as reinforcing level one of the tower structure, due to the new seismic design requirements after the Christchurch earthquakes. Due to this additional reinforcing we had to redesign the entire project.”

Construction of Auckland’s newest hotel and conference centre complex is set to cost $11 million. It will feature a 250 person multi-level conference complex, an additional 60 guest rooms and a garden, pond and wetland area adjacent to the centre with an outdoor area where groups can enjoy barbeques.

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Property & Construction | Watts & Hughes Construction Special Kauri Bay Lodge and Bunkers Some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations are also the most remote, which can make building in these areas difficult, but remote locations simply aren’t a deterrent for Watts and Hughes Construction.

It is capable of taking on any build, regardless of its location and it has proved this capability with one of its latest builds - Kauri Bay Lodge and Bunkers.

The stunning purpose-built event venue is set on a 500 acre Clevedon property with expansive coastal views over the Hauraki Gulf.

Watts and Hughes Construction got underway with the build in July earlier this year. The Bunkers, a special purpose-built clay bird shooting facility, is already up and running for the client and The Lodge is on track for completion in the first week of December.

Its ability to complete the job on time is down to the Watts and Hughes site team and their team of skilled contractors. Efficiency, forward planning and ingenuity helped to overcome the challenges the build threw at them.

Project quantity surveyor, Andrew Davies says, “Yes, the location was a challenge.

The building is high up on a farm ridge and some 1.5 kilometres off the main road.

So trying to get certain materials there was logistically challenging.

“We had to come up with a novel approach to get materials, like precast concrete panels for exterior walls, over the cattle gates and high enough above the fence lines so they could actually get up the hill and to the site location.

“It was the same with the long run roofing. The long run roofing was about 18 metres, but we reduced the size of the long run as to allow trucks to get around corners and gain access to the site.”

The construction budget for the two buildings, which total 650 square metres, will come in at $1.5 million. The Bunkers, which has been

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Now with the build nearing completion Watts & The Lodge, a much larger building on the Hughes Construction Ltd can reflect on a job hill top, is a high-end structure designed with well done. weddings, black tie and corporate events in mind. Again it is decorated with macrocarpa “Looking towards the result and seeing it cladding on the exterior walls and showcases actually come together gives you a sense of the million dollar view of Kauri Bay with large pride in yourself and pride in the guys who north facing glazing. The building also features have worked some pretty hard hours to achieve a commercial kitchen, bar area, internal a great end result. fireplace and a large floor area for company “The client knows it has been a very difficult and private events. job and I think they are pretty thankful we’ve The Kauri Bay Lodge and Bunkers is the first been able to get the project across the line for job of its nature that Watts and Hughes has them,” Andrew says. designed to compliment the native bush and swamp that surrounds it, is decorated with macrocarpa cladding, timber joinery and a tin roof.

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464 Remuera Road Watts and Hughes Construction is defining what luxury inner-city living looks like with the construction of a high-end apartment complex at 464 Remuera Road.

When completed the multi-million dollar apartments, developed by Albatross QT Limited, will be the most expensive apartments in New Zealand per square metre.

The ultra-luxurious development in Remuera features nine apartments over two separate tower blocks. One block contains four units, while the other has five. The buildings will showcase panoramic views across the Waitemata Harbour and will have a gym, outdoor pool and landscaped gardens.

Watts & Hughes Construction is the main contractor which has been entrusted with the demanding build. It began construction work at the start of 2014 and is estimated to complete the build early next year.

The contract manager, Fidell Nicholson says there hasn’t been a project of comparable standards in Auckland to date with the sale price starting from $16,000 per square metre to $22,000, depending on its position.

“There is no one else in the market who is selling in this price range. We take pride in being the only construction company who is

putting out an end product that can achieve that high price tag.”

The majority of the apartments were pre-sold prior to the start of construction, including the 434 square metre penthouse with six carparks that was purchased for $8.7 million, and the subpenthouse apartments which sold for in excess of $5 million.

Fidell says the construction budget for the build will be about $20 million come finish time.

The project will also have totalled a mammoth 2 million man hours to reach completion.

The build of 464 Remuera Road isn’t Watts & Hughes first foray into the luxury apartment sector, in fact they are cornering a niche in the market. The last high-end apartments in the area were built eight years ago at 98 Rumuera Road by Watts and Hughes, along with the same developer.

“We have a history with the developer and they’ve returned to us because we’ve made a name for ourselves as people who can get the job done.”

Once complete the exclusive new residence at 464 Remuera Road will satisfy the most demanding owners, with fittings and furnishings of the highest level of style, taste and quality.

The finished article will feature marble floors, engineered timber hardwood floors, plush carpet,

seamless ceilings and Vitrocsa windows, a first in New Zealand. The Swiss product provides the worlds slimmest sightlines to maximise the stunning views over the harbour.

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Property & Construction | Peter Dyer Builders

Small home packs a lot of punch After 30 years in business, Peter Dyer Builders has won a Registered Master Builders House of the Year award with its first ever entry into the national competition.

The one bedroom house won a gold award, a gold reserve award and was named a local category winner for new homes between $400,000 and $500,000.

Inside, the kitchen is designed around the classic Aga cooker. Black detailing in the ceiling, cabinetry and appliances is right at home above Auckland’s iconic black-sand beaches.

Textured stainless steel creates an industrial but elegant look, linking to the stunning bathroom. A sculptural bath offers another angle on the moody view.

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Owner Peter Dyer says he’s thrilled with the win for a small 132 square metre home perched on the highest point between Muriwai and Bethells Beaches.

infinity pool appears to reach out and touch the ocean. The shell-like texture of block cladding takes inspiration from the shoreline.

Peter says the house was a great project, with the large amount of concrete in the foundations being particularly challenging.

However, the win is a testament to the quality of Peter Dyer Builders’ work and the high level of craftsmanship his staff work to on every job.

“The win is fantastic; it’s always good to know you’re doing it right,” he says.

The award winning house is positioned to maximise the expansive vista, with views flooding in through floor-to-ceiling windows that run the length of the house.

Despite its small size, the feeling of openness and light is expansive. Strong, honed concrete blocks provide a grounding force, anchoring the structure on the wild West Coast.

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Property & Construction | Peter Dyer Builders “We never say no to any requests and we can work out a solution to any problem. I enjoy the challenge of building different types of homes.”

A quality job, every time Peter Dyer Builders has the experience and expertise to build just about anything, with the small team enjoying the many challenges that come their way.

Peter employs a small specialist team of six, which includes his son Billy Dyer and son in law Steve Cooling. “We build anything; there’s no such thing as a typical house for us,” Peter says.

“Most of the houses we build are architecturally designed, but they’re all a bit different.”

After 30 years in business, Peter Dyer Builders has built up a large customer base of satisfied clients. “Most of our clients are repeat customers or they’re friends of friends. I don’t advertise at all; it’s just word of mouth and I’ve never run out of work.”

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Peter says the loyalty of his clients is a direct reflection of the great service his team offers and the quality of their workmanship.

Offering a personal service is another important aspect of his company’s work. Peter keeps in direct contact with all customers himself, ensuring they’re kept up to date throughout the entire build project.

The company is currently experiencing a strong demand for its work and is about to start another architectural home on Auckland’s west coast.

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Property & Construction | North Shore Demolition

Bringing the house down Demolition projects are not to be taken lightly. The risks that come with such work make being in safe hands absolutely crucial, so you need a company who has the experience, passion and dedication to their work to see you through.

“We do a very good job. You should see one of my demolition sites after we’ve left – it’s immaculate. We leave them with soil and memories,” explains Mike.

North Shore Demolition has been servicing Auckland for the past 34 years under the care of owner and founder, Mike Vickers. The company covers all types of demolition work, specialising in commercial, residential and industrial projects.

They are even contracted to both North Shore and Auckland City Councils.

Mike explains that due to the size of the yards and the dramatic increase in rent, many have had to close, but North Shore has managed to keep theirs flourishing to provide customers with all sorts of materials they might need.

North Shore Demolition has a strong work ethic among their 12 employees, and each of them works extremely hard to make sure customers are satisfied and spaces are left in pristine conditions.

Along with full demolition services, the company also run a sales yard from their base in Avondale.

Selling on recycled materials from previous demolition sites, the yard is one of the last in the central city.

From French doors to ranch sliders, electrical equipment, pine framing timber, bench tops and flooring, the yard is brimming with products.

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Property & Construction | Tile Warehouse

The tile experts Tiles are no longer just a hard-wearing functional surface, but instead provide an opportunity to create a unique look and feel in your home.

Aucklanders now have an incredible range of tiles and stone to choose from at Tile Warehouse, which follows international trends in tile choices and designs.

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Managing director Neville Colbert, who formed the company in 1989, says the end result is fantastic. “We’ve transformed the company into something that is pretty spectacular for the customer. We’ve gone out to the overseas market and looked at the overseas trends and matched up the stone and tile requirements for the architects, designers and home owners,” he says.

“There are about 300 new products in our stock, which now has about 1000 different products in total.”

Tile Warehouse has reached unprecedented status as a supplier of first quality tile and stone including porcelain, ceramic, glass and metal tiles, mosaics and natural stone. Its range include hexagonal tiles, mosaics, timber-look tiles, Banksy-style graffiti tiles, origami-look tiles, stone tiles and porcelains – all in a huge range of sizes, colours, shapes, patterns and textures.

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All of the Tile Warehouse’s products are sourced internationally, with a large range coming from Italy to service the growing demand for bespoke products. “We import everything and we control the quality and design from the factory right through to our stores,” Neville says.

“We only buy ‘firsts’ and focus on the quality.

We buy a lot out of the Italian factories and we’re seeing them quite regularly with regards to what the latest trends are. We do samples of products we don’t stock so we can source and supply virtually anything.

“The volumes that we’re doing and the buying power we’ve got means we have the best value for first quality materials in New Zealand.”

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“We have the retail presence through the Auckland stores and we have a commercial team for architects and commercial designers; we have a team looking after them exclusively.

We also have a lot of knowledge and expertise for the trades market.”

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Computing | Ubertec

The tech specialists Finding technical solutions for the home or office can be difficult, even finding a place to start can be tricky, so it helps to have someone in the know who can point you in the right direction.

Established in 1994 by Gerald Hochwimmer, Ubertec is an independent family-run computer store in Parnell. The business deals exclusively with Apple products and accessories and provides customers with a flexible and efficient service to find the best solution for the individual's need and budget.

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Liking a tile design is one thing, but it’s even more important to choose the right tile for each application.

The team at Tile Warehouse are fully trained to ensure your tiles will last the distance and enhance your lifestyle.

Neville says his company is passionate about making sure customers are well looked after.

“We will ensure, through every level of your decision making process, that you are guided and assisted by trained tile specialists who will assist you in design and technical selection.

“Our colleagues are trained and are industry specialists. We can assist by ensuring you have the correct substrates, tile finishes, glaze hardness and waterproofing through to matching your project with an installer who has the right capabilities.”

Tile Warehouse has a new website that allows customers to view and choose from a huge range of tiles. The company holds large stocks and offers a fast delivery on orders.

“It’s all about listening to what the customer needs and we train our people so they understand how the products work. It’s all about the customer and helping them put together what enables them to have a better lifestyle.” AT Tile Warehouse Head office 286 Church St Penrose Auckland Freephone 0800 289 845 E customer.service@tilewarehouse.co.nz www.tilewarehouse.co.nz

Services offered: • Warranty and out-of-warranty repairs • Data recovery and back up • Migration • Software troubleshooting • Automation and deployment • Product support • One on one and custom group training classes.

“We can cater to a huge range of people.

So home users, students, small or larger business – we can find a solution that fits their budget and needs. The main thing is we really get to know our customers,” says administration manager Karen Hochwimmer.

Whether you’re looking for a new product, need a warranty or out-of-warranty hardware repair for both Mac and iOS devices, or are looking for a data recovery service, Ubertec can help.

If purchasing a new product, they can even help you get to know your device through their one-on-one training sessions or custom group classes.

Learning how to use your device with a professional means you can make the most

of your new gadget – it will also save time and effort when it comes to taking it home and setting up.

The team is based in a boutique style store on St Georges Bay Road (which has offstreet parking), but can also assist customers remotely on an ad-hoc or tailored service agreement basis. Products can be bought in store or via the website, so go online or visit them in person to find out more. AT Ubertec 3 St. Georges Bay Road Parnell Auckland T (09) 358 3801 E info@ubertec.co.nz www.ubertec.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Epic360

The complete siteworks package Epic360 contractors has expanded its civil contracting services in an effort to offer a complete siteworks package to both residential and commercial customers.

The move reflects the company’s commitment to deliver professional construction and excavation services Auckland-wide, as it diversifies in order to grow its customer base.

The company was purchased two years ago by managing director Brendon Booth, but has a history dating back more than 30 years. “When I took over in 2013, the business did mainly building site excavation work for residential builders,” Brendon says.

Epic360’s range of civil contracting services includes: • Earthworks • General cartage • Metal and topsoil delivery • Topsoil and mulch spreading • Residential building site excavation • Commercial building site excavation • Subdivision site works • Retaining wall construction • Concrete driveways, paths and patios • Concrete kerbing • Digger, Truck and Bobcat hire.

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“We’ve diversified and we now do timber retaining walls and concrete work, which now accounts for approximately 30 percent of our business. We haven’t done much commercial building site work in the past but we’re working to expand that.”

The expansion of its services means Epic360 is developing into a full-service civil company that can provide a complete service to its customers.

“We’re becoming more of a complete service contractor so people can deal with us directly, rather than going to multiple contractors to get their entire project completed. We also arrange and manage subcontractors to do work that

we don’t do ourselves, so the client doesn’t have to go elsewhere,” Brendon says.

“In the past 12 months we’ve had a big focus on “It’s better for the client and we’ve had a lot of positive feedback from new and existing clients.” upgrading our gear. We have recently purchased a brand new 1.7 tonne Kubota excavator and Commercial and residential 4.8 tonne Kubota excavator continue to focus on site works modernising our fleet.”

Epic360 is a specialist in earthworks and Epic360 also has a wide range of attachments excavation, providing advice and assistance for its excavators, including hydraulic drills during preconstruction, as well as ongoing and concrete breakers and for breaking up old solutions for a variety of projects. footings on both residential and commercial sites.

The company combines technical knowledge The company also operates a Caterpillar rubberwith genuine care and methods that are track skid steer bobcat, which Brendon says environmentally friendly and safe. It undertakes offers great versatility and is quicker and more house site excavations, and commercial and efficient than an excavator in some applications. industrial site excavations.

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The 360 team has considerable experience installing concrete driveways and has the expertise to ensure your new driveway is both durable and stunning. Its experienced team communicates with clients from the start of the job to the end, using only top quality materials designed to last.

The small team of specialist staff also installs footpaths, patios, car parks and various access ways for homes, subdivisions, commercial and industrial sites.

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Property & Construction | Precision Homes

Character home wins gold Precision Homes Limited has put a traditional twist on a modern new home and won gold at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

The win was for a first-time entry for the Auckland company, which was only formed in 2012. The replica villa won a gold award and a gold reserve award for a new home between $400,000 and $500,000.

Precision Homes managing director, Andrew Butts is thrilled with the awards, which reflect his commitment to quality and service on every project.

- Andrew Butts, managing director, Precision Homes

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Complete with all modern conveniences, the interior of this 241 square metre residence exudes a charming old-world feel. Three spacious bedrooms, with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe in the master, make it a cosy retreat.

Solid timber floors and a large wood burner warm the large dining area, while the open-plan space embraces a beautiful, traditional style kitchen and generous butler’s pantry.

This replica villa won gold for Precision Homes in the House of the Year awards

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We promise to bring you an affordable home without compromising on any of the quality. We pride ourselves on our high standards of building and professionalism, providing you with the best service we can to make building your new home as easy and stress free as possible.

The award winning home is set in the foothills of the Clevedon Ranges at Ardmore, offering stunning views of native bush and rolling hills.

Perfectly positioned for peace and privacy, the home is tucked discreetly down an 800m driveway and is surrounded by terraced lawns and three acres of pristine ancient bush.

High-sarked Cape-Cod style ceilings create a sense of space in the family room, with the spaciousness further enhanced by large bi-fold windows that open to views of the surrounding native greenery.

Focus on service and quality Precision Homes completes every job to the same standard as the Ardmore home, employing a team of high quality subcontractors who are equally committed to the final product.

The company works closely with interior designer Alisha Butts to ensure clients make the right design and colour choices to suit their needs and taste. “Quality is the big thing that we’re always striving for,” Andrew says.

“We try to get everything right and use the right subcontractors, and that way we get a happy owner at the end of the job.”

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Andrew says while the business is growing and enjoying considerable success, he is deliberately keeping it small in order to give each project and client their complete attention.

Precision Homes aims to keep costs down on all its homes, which range from small one-bedroom units through to large multi-level mansions.

The company’s small team recognises that building can be both an exciting and stressful time for their customers, who they work closely with from start to finish.

“We try to offer a good service and listen to what the clients have to say, while offering good ideas to get the end result that everyone is happy with.” AT Precision Homes Limited 269 McKenzie Road RD4, Pukekohe Auckland T (021) 277 4040 E Andrew@precisionhomesnz.co.nz www.precisionhomesnz.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Vikon

Property & Construction | Flooring Direct

Bringing out the best in any floor

Building solutions made simple

Flooring contributes a great deal to the overall look, feel and functionality of a space, whether it is residential or commercial. From comforting carpet to classic timber flooring, it is worthwhile exploring the wide range of flooring surfaces available to find the best option for your needs and budget.

And what better place to discover the immense number of products and styles on the market than at Flooring Direct. Its warm, friendly team can assist you with information and advice on its products to guide you in finding the best flooring solution.

If you need a versatile building company that can take you through the entire process from personal in-house design to fully completed construction, Vikon is the answer.

Registered Master Builders Vikon is a Registered Master Builder, which means its clients are backed by the Master Builder’s 10 year guarantee, New Zealand’s oldest and largest guarantee offer.

Flooring Direct is proud to be independent and locally operated. It supplies and installs New Zealand’s leading flooring brands of carpet and European laminate, vinyl and timber flooring products, and encourages customers to buy quality products backed by excellent service. AT

In five short years it has already made a name for itself in the Auckland building industry and is completing up to 20 homes annually on time and to budget. Depending on building requirements homes can be completed in as quickly as five months.

The Vikon design team leader, Robben Han, says it can assist clients through the tricky process of subdividing land and applying for subdivision consent, demolishing existing buildings and can even help clients to obtain finance.

Robben is personally responsible for arranging design jobs and contracts with Auckland Council. He can also organise and assist clients' meeting with council, consultants, site managers and builders.

“Vikon is different because we are there for our customer throughout the council process, helping to organise meetings. We also give

• All residential carpet • Norman Ellison carpet • Godfrey Hirst carpet and laminate • Feltex carpet • Solution dyed nylon carpet • Triexta carpet • Studio carpet • Laminate flooring • Vinyl plank • Residential vinyl • Commercial vinyl • Timber flooring • Commercial carpet • Carpet tiles • Garage carpet • Outdoor and marine carpet.

Flooring Direct also offers a free measure and quote service. This great option gives customers the valuable opportunity to compare offers available in the marketplace and help make a well informed and confident decision.

The construction company, established by its director Vincent Huang in 2010, is a residential design and build practice providing a range of architectural, new build, alternation, recladding and planning services.

Its clientele are locals as well as property developers and those building investment properties. Clients can access any of its services separately, from design, construction to planning, which can include resource consent and subdivision consent. Or combine all of these services into a stress-free home and land package.

Viewing flooring options can be overwhelming and time consuming, but the centrally located and thoughtfully laid out Flooring Direct showroom in Greenlane is the ideal space to view the collection making the whole process a breeze.

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them concept design advice and help with points that they need to consider.”

Vikon builds Auckland wide and has completed jobs in Campbells Bay, Takapuna, Howick, Penrose, Flat Bush and more.

Its six skilled in-house designers mean your dream design is easily conceptualised and brought to life. Robben says business is “very busy” and continually increasing. To deal with this demand Vikon is looking to expand the design team further adding an additional two to three designers in 2016. AT Vikon 2 Sanders Ave Takapuna Auckland T (09) 4899786 E info@vikon.co.nz www.vikon.co.nz

We supply and install: Carpet | Laminate | Vinyl | Timber Flooring from all leading brands.

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Property & Construction | Pest Management Association of NZ

Property & Construction | A Casey Contractors

Setting an industry’s standards

Home building without the hassle

Cockroaches and ants, spiders and beetles… there are lots of advertisements on the radio right now about how to give these creepy crawlies the “heave ho” when they invade our homes during the warmer months.

Building a house is a big job and many homeowners can find the process stressful and taxing, but not with A Casey Contractors.

Using products bought from a home store may be all very well for an insignificant infestation, but more than that does require the services of a professional pest control firm.

Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be detrimental to a person’s health, the ecology or the economy. Many pest control firms operate in the built environment, such as residential homes, hospitals, commercial premises, hospitality outlets, warehouses and storage areas, as opposed to rural locations.

Advising the public about the role of this industry as protectors of food, health and property is the Pest Management Association of New Zealand (PMANZ).

Acting in much the same way as the Motor Vehicle Traders’ Association or the Master Builders’ Association do for their area of

We’ll take care of it We provide a wide range of restoration, cleaning and pest control services for both residential & commercial customers

0800 225 552 www.jae.co.nz

The JAE Group is proud to be associated with the Pest Management Association of NZ

It has scores of customers immensely proud of their homes and wrapped with how enjoyable the entire building process was.

expertise, PMANZ is a volunteer association run by pest managers, for pest managers, with more than 290 members.

The association was formed in 1976 to provide a unified voice when important issues arose that required the industry’s input. An example would be technical advice given to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee in relation to the use of glueboard traps (and subsequent banning of their use or sale unless approved by the Ministry of Primary Industries), for the capture of rodents and identifying alternatives to glueboard traps for rodent control and monitoring.

The association has also been involved with promoting the review of all pesticides in New Zealand, as well as providing input to standards and codes of practice for various industries, such as the food and maritime sectors.

From its beginning PMANZ has been a clear, consistently positive voice for the industry, providing support services, consumer information, access to technical information and educational training material for its members. PMANZ membership or evidence of a professional qualification is often used as a means of facility auditing, and contract specification by the client.

It demonstrates that the technician is qualified in pest management and has the relevant expertise for the specific contract. The PMANZ website (www.pmanz.nz) is available to members of the public where they are able to identify professionally qualified technicians within their location and access common pest fact sheets. AT Pest Management Association of NZ PO Box 133215 Eastridge Auckland 1146 T 0800 476 269 (0800 4PMANZ) E: info@pmanz.co.nz www.pmanz.nz

A Casey Contractors owner, Andrew Casey says, “We are almost living with our clients when we are building their homes; you become part of their family, so it is important to us that they enjoy the process. You hear some really bad stories about building, and we don’t want that for our customers.”

He says he really loves his job and his crew of 17 qualified carpenters are extremely passionate about what they do and care about “turning out a really good product with a really enjoyable and happy outcome”.

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We are almost living with our clients when we are building their homes; you become part of their family, so it is important to us that they enjoy the process.

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- ANDREW CASEY, OWNER

The building company is the leader in bungalow and villa restorations in Mount Eden, Ponsonby and Epsom in Auckland. Its forte is in large six to 12 month-long bungalow or villa alternations.

“We do quite big jobs from a complete bungalow rebuild to lifting a house up and putting a second storey underneath.”

“Once we have nutted out the job together, then it’s just the simple matter of the build. All of the hard work is done beforehand.”

A Casey Contractors can take care of the whole job from managing the site to engaging the necessary subcontractors when and where they are needed so its customers don’t have to lift a finger.

The licensed building practitioner is very competitive on price. Its hourly rate is markedly less in comparison to other contractors. “It is always our goal to be competitive price wise, as well as have an exceptionally high standard of quality.”

Andrew has been building since he left school more than 30 years ago and has learnt a thing or two about the industry in that time. He says he has learnt to put the hard yards in before the building work starts.

“I spend a lot of time with clients before we start the job so they fully understand what the job involves and so I fully understand what their expectations are. The more time you spend with them understanding their needs, restraints and vision, the easier and quicker the building process is.

Clients receive a weekly sight meeting with Andrew to keep them up to date on the build and can meet with him after-hours and on weekends.

“I do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

A Casey Contractors engages the services of Colonial Entrance and Owairoa Joinery to complete its builds to a standard in keeping with the heritage style buildings and thanks these businesses for their ongoing support and commitment. AT A Casey Contractors T 021 904249 E caseyconstructions@gmail.com — Advertising Feature

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We provide a broad range of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and animal control products for use in the home garden, conservation and professional pest control.

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Property & Construction | Nick Liefting Contractors

From fences and gates to bridges or boardwalks When you get any kind of fence, retaining wall or gate installed, you want it done right – without any exceptions.

Well this is where Nick Liefting Contractors Limited come to the party. The company has been building fences around Auckland for 40 years and today operates a business that always strives to please the customer.

Nick Liefting Contractors builds fences, retaining walls and gates throughout the greater Auckland region, offering a punctual service with friendly staff.

Fences, gates and walls

The comprehensive list of services offered by Nick and his team ensures you can contact them for any type of fencing needs for city, rural or farm properties.

Retaining walls can be built in a range of ways from a variety of materials, including concrete blocks, timber poles, solid concrete and steel poles. They are often the cornerstone of landscape projects and create ground stabilisation, changing land contours, level areas or are simply a landscape feature.

They offer free professional advice and design ideas for residential customers, helping you add value and style to your property through a customised fencing solution.

Its range of residential fencing includes timber paling, pool fencing and Colorsteel panels.

• Aluminium fencing • Colorbond fencing • Timber fencing • Timber paling fencing • Commercial/industrial fencing • Farm/rural fencing • Retaining walls • General residential fencing.

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Owner Nick Liefting employs a team of seven experienced and qualified fence builders, who build fences and walls that not only serve a purpose, but look great too.

Nick Liefting Contractors builds all types of fences, including:

The company provides high quality commercial and industrial fencing installations at economic prices.

Clients have a range of services to choose from, including fence and gate installation and repairs, regular inspection and maintenance contracts, and a variety of security fencing options.

Nick Liefting Contractors provides a full suite of rural fencing services for all rural properties in the greater Auckland area.

A quality job, every time

This commitment to providing a top level of service has seen the business develop a reputation as one of Auckland’s leading fence builders.

The friendly and approachable business makes it a pleasure to engage the services of Nick and his team. “We do a good job and we try to be punctual so we’re there when the client wants us there,” Nick says.

“My staff have very good people skills and qualities when dealing with clients. They make suggestions and always strive to do things the way the client wants them done.”

Nick Liefting Contractors works with a range of Auckland companies, including Tuakau Timber Treatment, Max Birt Sawmills, DF Anderson Contracting and Sabeto Transport. AT Nick Liefting Contractors Limited PO Box 554 Pukekohe Auckland 2340 T (09) 236 0570 M 027 494 1846 E nickliefting@xtra.co.nz www.nlcontractors.co.nz

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Nick Liefting Contractors takes pride in every job it completes and works to the highest of standards, ensuring all customers are happy with the finished product.

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Nick Liefting Contractors’ range of residential fencing includes timber paling, pool fencing and Colorsteel panels

We have the expertise and resources from planning and design to construction, maintenance and support.

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Cartage • Bobcat & Truck hire • Freight

Call Us! 021 783 786 Email enquiries to: enquiries@sabeto.co.nz

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FENCES, GATES AND WALLS GREAT VALUE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT WORKMANSHIP Servicing Auckland and all surrounding areas, Fence Builders Auckland are professionals who can take care of all fence building, replacements and installation projects from residential to rural and commercial. www.fencesauckland.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Duracrete Products

Duracrete Products passes the half century milestone Duracrete Products is an industry leader in manufacturing quality precast concrete water tanks and sewage systems for the New Zealand market.

Celebrating 50 years in business is an achievement not to be taken lightly, but along with this, the company’s growth and evolution now sees it recognised as a progressive organisation within the precast industry.

Duracrete’s range of precast concrete products, include: • Duracrete water tanks • CleanStream sewage systems and septic tanks

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The Whangarei based company was established in 1965 by the current owner’s father, who was succeeded by son Ric Garry, and this year, has a third generation family member join it, ensuring constant business ethics and principles.

• Redi-Rock wall systems

The water tank specialists

• Smart Arch bridge systems

Duracrete has built its reputation on its high quality concrete tanks.

• Rural product range.

The tanks offer a secure water storage option and flexible design solutions for residential and commercial applications.

Innovative concrete manufacturing Duracrete business development manager, David Hepburn says the company’s big point of difference is its use of selfcompacting concrete technology with galvanised steel fibres.

Introduced by Ric in 1999, the technology helped him reduce labour costs by 60 percent and revolutionised the methods of concrete tank manufacturing processes.

Duracrete’s concrete products are 80mpa in strength and designed to last. An added bonus is the pristine finish of the tanks, which adds to the aesthetic appeal, style and value of the product range.

“We receive support from the industry professionals who prefer our quality products, the solutions we offer and our long-standing performance and professionalism,” David says.

Quality control – from start to finish Duracrete operates a specialised batching plant to produce its own self-compacting concrete, ensuring quality control at every step of the manufacturing process.

David says the company is enjoying good growth and is constantly working to improve its manufacturing systems and products.

“We’re continuing to be innovative and looking at offering more unique and quality products for our customers.”

Availability This same range is also available throughout Auckland and Waikato via Duracrete’s licensed manufacturer, Bowers Concrete, of Te Awamutu.

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Concrete tanks are a specialty of Duracrete

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Duracrete’s range of products includes concrete bridge systems

Exciting new Redi-Rock walls

Versatile concrete wall system

Duracrete is now offering an exciting new concrete retaining wall system that is quick to install and built to last.

Redi-Rock blocks are made from moulds, with multiple block shapes and sizes available to create a custom solution.

Redi-Rock (www.redi-rock.com) is an engineered retaining wall system which offers solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

In addition to retaining walls, Redi-Rock can be used to build free-standing walls, columns, stairs or bench seats. “Redi-Rock can be used for a whole range of landscaping features. It’s a very versatile product and looks great.”

David says Redi-Rock is an exciting new addition to Duracrete’s product range and offers many benefits over traditional timber retaining wall systems.

“Redi-Rock is a complementary product for the residential market we operate in. While timber retaining walls are traditional in New Zealand, they age very quickly and have some known limitations.

“Redi-Rock is a unique retaining wall system that is different. It is durable and aesthetically pleasing. It is functional, and offers greater resale value and will last 100 years or more.”

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Redi-Rock has a strong aesthetic appeal and can be used for landscaping features

Duracrete aims to provide customers with an alternative system and a better looking option for their projects.

Learn more by visiting the Redi-Rock website www.redi-rock.com.

No man stands alone The team at Duracrete Products recognises and thanks the following companies for their support in the New Zealand market: GBC Winstone, Bosfa and Netafim. AT Duracrete Products 54 Saleyards Road Kauri Whangarei T (09) 435 2410 E sales@duracrete.co.nz www.duracrete.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Nauhria Precast

The pursuit of excellence “To be the best” - that’s the shared vision of everyone in the Nauhria company’s two divisions – Nauhria Precast and Nauhria Reinforcing.

For Nauhria, being the best means supplying the best products and services to their customers, leading the market in what they provide and constantly striving to improve, develop and grow. Indeed it is innovation that is right across the company’s operation.

Nauhria Precast is an integral part of New Zealand’s construction industry, manufacturing and delivering precast concrete components to the commercial, civil and residential construction sectors.

The company specialises in precast concrete wall panels, columns, beams, lintels, stairs, balconies, landings and architectural concrete finishes. Nauhria’s products have been used in the construction of schools, churches, apartment blocks and large commercial developments, to cite only a few instances.

Nauhria Precast’s sister division, Nauhria Reinforcing, supplies reinforcing steel and mesh via its fabrication service for use in concrete foundations and structures. The company is regarded as one of Auckland’s major suppliers of reinforcing steel.

Nauhria Reinforcing has been operating in New Zealand for more than 24 years and draws its product range predominantly from a highly

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accredited international supplier, whose product is produced to the exacting standards that are specified in AS/NZS 4671, the New Zealand Standard for Steel Reinforcing Material.

Just as the Frank Sinatra song says; “You can’t have one without the other,” concrete and reinforcing form a perfect partnership.

Recognition for Nauhria’s massive journey of success has come in the form of numerous awards, the latest being the Excellence in Business Innovation Award at the recent Westpac Auckland Business Excellence Awards.

Nauhria’s general manager, Rakesh Nauhria, was awarded the Excellence in Business Leadership Award at the same ceremony, proof positive of the passion and excitement he has for the industry, an ethic which flows from him down through every level of the business.

Taking advantage of opportunities has been a hallmark of Nauhria. Symptomatic of this was their business investment some eight years ago in the latest international post-cast precast concrete processing machinery, the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Property & Construction | Nauhria Precast

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Testimonial “The Helipad Car Park raft slab construction was a design and build project for Kalmar Construction Ltd. The supply and placing of the reinforcing was competitively tendered in the market and won by Nauhria Building Supplies Ltd. Rakesh Nauhria and his team of detailers, fabricators and placers quickly summarised the requirements of their work in terms of detailing compliance with the engineers specification and New Zealand Building Code, programme and build-ability.

Subsequent meetings with the placing team and agreement on deliveries lead to the very successful supply and installation of approximately 70 tonnes of reinforcing in two and half weeks.

Kalmar Construction Ltd is very happy with the attention to detail, turnaround time, and co-operative spirit that Nauhria have demonstrated on this project.”

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Property & Construction | Nauhria Precast

Property & Construction | Glover Homes

New Zealand’s supreme renovation A beautiful old home in Coatsville has been brought back to life by Glover Homes in such a stunning manner, it won the National Supreme award for Renovation of the Year in this year’s Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year awards - the highest possible award in New Zealand.

This machinery provided the mechanism for Nauhria to research and develop leading-edge concrete mix design and to continually refine and improve both product and production skills.

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Testimonial “Nauhria Building Supplies supplied and fixed the reinforcing steel for Naylor Love on the Bunnings Store project at Mt Roskill. Nauhria’s performance met our expectations and requirements with their ability to provide a large amount of steel in short time frames.

Their steel fixers were professional and a major contributor to the site team and the success of this project. They actively attended co-ordination meetings and adopted the site safety culture.”

- Clive Simpson, contracts manager, Naylor Love Construction Ltd

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Now, in the form of Monarc Creative Precast panels, Nauhria provide a niche product to the design industry; a high-end product preferred and desired by architects and architectural designers. These coloured, textured, decorative and highly detailed panels allow designers creative freedom to explore and realise their visions.

Nauhria is well aware however, that machinery and technology are only part of the recipe for success. The company has also invested heavily in the development of their staff, to show that they are valued, that they have been vitally important to the success of the business so far and that they will continue into the future to be part of the goal “to be the best”. AT Nauhria Precast and Nauhria Reinforcing 39 Hobill Ave Wiri Auckland T (09) 262 1065 F (09 262 1062 E sales@nauhria.co.nz www.nauhria.co.nz

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Renovations don’t get much bigger or better than this large upgrade, which took Glover Homes two years to complete. The house was stripped right back to its concrete floor and rebuilt from the Producing craftsmanship work ground up, producing an exceptional luxury home. Building and renovating luxury homes is what the small team at Glover Homes does best.

The Coatsville home features five luxurious bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen, expanded The Auckland company specialises in building outdoor living and a stunning swimming pool. new high-end architecturally designed homes, Its old fashioned country comfort feel comes and carrying out large, top-quality renovations. from brand new barn-style accommodation, For JD Glover, it’s all about attention to detail while antique highlights add rustic charm. The quality and maintaining control of the entire beautifully equipped new kitchen, with a butler’s process. He has been in construction for 30 pantry, forms the centrepiece for an enviable years, owning his own business for the past open-plan family and dining room.

15, and in that time has built a reputation for Superb indoor-outdoor flow connects the large building only the best. lounge to extensive decking. The open plan theme Glover Homes works closely with a handful is also a hallmark of the alfresco living design, of architects, who refer clients because they with its dining space and lounge suite arranged are confident Glover Homes will do a high by the fire, and louvre roofing panels to shut out quality job . AT undesirable weather.

Upstairs the striking glass roof captures light and warmth during the day and adds ambience at night. The media room’s highly detailed ceiling creates a contemporary, yet cosy cocoon-like feel.

Glover Homes’ owner, JD Glover says his team was of course thrilled to win the supreme award for the project entered in the renovations over $500,000 category.

Glover Homes Limited PO Box 305186 Albany Auckland 0757 T (09) 447 1001 Freephone 0800 888 566 E jd@gloverhomes.co.nz www.gloverhomes.co.nz

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Transport & Motoring | Walkabout Rentals & Sales

Home on the road Going on a road trip doesn’t mean having to sacrifice all the comforts of home, and with a new motorhome from Walkabout Sales, you won’t have to.

Walkabout Rentals & Sales has been hiring out luxury European motorhomes for 15 years and is now supplying to a growing number of Kiwis who want to own one of their own.

Luxury motorhomes in demand Walkabout Sales is a family-owned business run by Shane and Noelene Smale, who are passionate about the vehicles they sell to New Zealanders.

“We supply European vehicles that are Italian class – they’re in a class of their own,” Shane says. “People want all the features in a low-line automatic motorhome, and the Italians build them with all the toys.”

Walkabout Sales is the only licensed New Zealand dealer for Caravans International (CI), which has been manufacturing motorhomes and caravans in Europe for more than 35 years.

Of course this success doesn’t come all by itself – plenty of hard work and solid working relationships goes into the mix – including support from Final Touch, the paint repair specialists.

The newest model in Walkabout Sales’ range is the Magis 82p, which has a double bed in the front and two single beds in the rear. The beautiful Magis 82p has a rear shower and toilet, swivel front seats, eco-leather upholstery, LED lighting, gas oven, LED TV, a solar panel and reversing camera.

Luxury European motorhomes are in big demand from Walkabout Rentals & Sales

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Buyers today want a fixed central rear bed option or two singles, which are the only options Walkabout specialises in. The French bed models (bed in corner) and east-west bed are no longer popular with Kiwis.

CI motorhomes from Walkabout Sales offer a full range of features as standard, including: • Automatic • Traction control / hill hold / rain sensors / LED driving lights • Fixed central rear bed • Or two single rear beds

Walkabout Sales includes a wide range of factory options as standard in all its motorhomes, with 85 percent of vehicles built on high-quality Fiat chassis.

“Our new motorhomes also come with a three year warrant of fitness, not just a COF,” Shane says. “They are just like driving a car.” AT

Walkabout Rentals & Sales (NZ) Ltd 14/51 Ash Road Wiri Auckland T (09) 8108 999 M 027 6591748 E sales@walkaboutrentals.co.nz www.walkaboutsales.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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“There are five different models in the CI range, including the four-berth Magis 85p that offers a choice in bed configurations, the four-berth Sinfonia with the fixed central rear bed, and the Prestige three-berth campervan.”

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Transport & Motoring | Hometune

Transport & Motoring | Sears Automotive

The marvel of mobile servicing

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Hometune were early adopters of the concept of making it as easy as possible for their customers to have their cars serviced, no matter what make or model. The business was started 35 years ago, and is the longest standing in the country.

There are currently 12 mobile Hometune vehicles on the road from Warkworth to Pukekohe for servicing and roadside assistance. The owner operators are mechanics, technicians and auto

The owner/operator duo, husband and wife Don and Margaret Richardson, and their team Brody and Sandy, endeavour to offer the best in friendly service to clientele, treating them with the courtesy and respect they themselves would like to experience when seeking servicing and repairs.

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Time conscious people across Auckland are increasingly turning to mobile mechanics to fix and service their vehicles in the car park at work, the airport, train station or golf club, which is why Hometune has expanded its business in the area.

Since 2000, Sears Automotive has been providing east Auckland with second-to-none automotive repairs, and has been a member of the Motor Trade Association since it started up.

electricians, so when customers ring up they get the expertise they need.

Even though there are top quality diagnostic tools in the mobile mechanic’s vans, Hometune also has a fully equipped diagnosis and service centre in Mt Eden. It’s all about customer service, so it’s whatever is going to suit customers best.

“The team are highly qualified and experienced with every make and model of car, including European models. They’ve got the latest equipment and they’re definitely competitive on price, so why wouldn’t you have them come to you?” asks Hometune chief executive Colin Samson.

The Hometune team is available seven days a week and the workshop is open Monday to Saturday, so you can have your vehicle worked on when it suits you. You don’t even have to be there, just leave the keys and be contacted by phone, text or email when the job’s finished.

Every job is also covered by Hometune’s five point guarantee, which means that only qualified technicians will work on the vehicle, and that only top quality products will be used. The technicians will honestly advise on priorities, will never go ahead with work without the customer’s permission, and above all, their work is fully guaranteed. AT Hometune 101 Mt Eden Road Mt Eden, Auckland T (09) 630 3000 www.hometune.co.nz

Sears Automotive expertise covers a wide range of vehicles of all makes and models, both petrol and light diesels. From classic cars to late model vehicles – they do them all.

Conveniently situated at 201 Apirana Ave in Glen Innes, clients are able to drop their vehicles in and take the train, bus or loan car (which needs to be booked in advance) to work, home, or where ever they need to be. Their hours of business are Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturday, 8am to 12pm.

Upon arrival or over the telephone, clients are greeted by Sandy who has a very friendly, pleasant personality and she will book your vehicle in, or call on Don or Brody to come and discuss any problems you may be having with your vehicle.

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The team at Sears Automotive is able to provide an estimate for the work needing to be carried out before commencing, and they also provide Work and Income Estimates should they get started and realise there is more to the job than first thought.

Sandy will give them a call, and if necessary Don or Brody will explain why the extra costs will be incurred. This is a key component to the Sears’ philosophy – keeping customers informed so there are no surprises when they come to collect their vehicle.

Many of Sears Automotive’s clients who appreciate the quality of service and workmanship on offer have been with the company since 2000, and although some have moved out of the area, they still come back to the team for their services. AT Sears Automotive 201 Apirana Avenue Glen Innes Auckland T (09) 521 6060 E sales@searsautomotive.co.nz www.searsautomotive.co.nz

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At a glance | Halogen Audio

At a glance | Dingo Groundworx

Ready for any challenge The story of how Dingo Groundworx got off the ground is a classic case of Kiwi ingenuity.

Bringing sound and vision together For schools, colleges, offices, restaurants, churches, theatres and even in the home, audio visual equipment is a necessity for a variety of reasons, but it can be hard to know where to start.

Talking to an expert is the most beneficial way of making sure you have the correct devices for your needs.

Halogen Audio was founded by Rick and Marita Senekal who along with qualified installation technician, Willem, have successfully completed a wide range of projects since their establishment in 2012.

From commercial and domestic audio installation to equipment hire and technical event management, Halogen Audio dedicates its vast knowledge and passion for the industry into a completely hands-on service.

But the story of how the successful 10 year old Auckland firm became just that, is down to the passion, hard work and determination of the family behind it.

“We’re trained audio engineers, so myself and Willem would install and design a system while considering room acoustics and psycho acoustics,” Rick says.

A boat builder by trade with a background in residential building, Cameron Hadley recognised a gap in the market for limited access earthworks. So he purchased a Dingo minidigger and flat deck truck, and set to work.

It wasn’t long before perseverance paid off and he had saved up for a tip truck. Soon after, his brother Travis came on board with Cameron purchasing another digger.

Fast forward another year and Cameron’s other brother Shane, now the operations manager, joined the pair and Dingo Groundworx progressed from there. “We’re one of the largest limited access earthworks firms in Auckland. We do the excavation work nobody else wants to do,” Cameron says.

The team’s experience and knowledge has aided them in completing a large number of successful projects, such as their work in Rangitoto College and Westlake Boys’ High School. excavations, backfilling behind retaining walls, landscaping projects, post hole boring and basement digouts, including the Merksworth Castle – a distinctive 1920s landmark home, poised on the cliff-top at Thorne Bay, between Milford and Takapuna

In 2009, Cameron created sister company Excaveyor. At the time this purpose-built conveyor excavation system was the only one of its kind in the country, offering a way to get landscaping material in and out of properties unable to be accessed by regular means.

Significant renovations on the property saw Dingo Groundworx employed to provide excavation works however, with heritage protection status, the exterior couldn’t be touched. This required the company to dismantle their machinery to get it inside the building, before reassembling and getting to work.

Together the two firms carry out a wide range of earthworks, including swimming pool

“The trickier the job the better,” Cameron says.

“We thrive on a challenge.”

Ongoing investment in the fleet has become somewhat of a hallmark for the company, which replaces machinery and equipment every 1-2 years to ensure it stays up to standard.

It’s still family owned and operated and now boasts a team of nine, with Cameron’s wife Rebecca looking after the accounts side of the company or, “all the important stuff”, he says.

Dingo Groundworx has also built a transfer station to screen top soil and recycle it in order to help reduce the amount of fill that goes to land fill - an area the company is looking to develop moving forward. AT Dingo Groundworx 185 Bush Road Rosedale Auckland T 021 476 479 www.dingogroundworx.com www.excaveyor.com — Advertising Feature

The Rangitoto College project included wireless microphone upgrades, e-classroom fit outs and a re-fit of the audio visual equipment in their 1,500-seat auditorium.

To meet budget requirements, the auditorium updates are being completed over four stages and are still ongoing, but the work completed so far has seriously impressed both Rangitoto College itself and even other schools across the city.

“We focus on quality. We don’t sell cheap products. We focus on products that are going to last customers the next 10 – 15 years,” says Marita.

Each of the products they work with is supplied

by New Zealand distributors and come with their full NZ warranties, which means they have a full guarantee.

What some consumers may not know is that all electrical goods must meet an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) standard as set out by the government, but not all imported goods meet these standards. By using the official New Zealand distribution channels, Halogen Audio can assure customers that these standards are in place.

With audio visual and lighting systems becoming more dependent on IT network infrastructures, Halogen Audio is also experienced in deploying AV systems dependent on IT network infrastructures.

Halogen Audio is proudly supported by Evans Accounting, a local Auckland firm of chartered accountants, and Air Conditioning Compliance Ltd., the repair, maintenance and compliance inspectors of air conditioning units across the city. AT Halogen Audio 5A Piermark Drive Albany, Auckland T (09) 415 7138

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Transport & Motoring | Barry Clarke Automotive

At the cutting edge of vehicle repair Advances in automotive technology have changed the automotive landscape during the years leading to the service and repair industry having to remain on its toes.

Barry Clarke Automotive has served the Grey Lynn area for more than 20 years and has certainly kept ahead of the game. Since joining the Bosch car service five years ago, the business has won three separate awards for its continual hard graft in the industry.

Services provided: • WOF • Service maintenance and repair • Electrical, electronics, and ABS fuel injection

After only one year in business, it scooped the Best New Bosch Car Service Centre award and last year won Bosch Dealer of the Year. The awards themselves are independently audited and aim to shine a light on high achievers.

• Insurance and warranty work/fleet maintenance • Clutch, brake and tune-ups • Outwork, paint and panel

This year, the team won the Regional Bosch Services Excellence award for New Zealand and although owner, Darryn Ashwell, had his sights set on the Oceania award, he was still over the moon, describing it as “an achievement in itself”.

• Pre-purchase inspections • Full mechanical repairs – all makes and models • Early bird drop-off service • Free courtesy cars available

The ceremonies are held every year, so Barry Clarke Automotive always has them in mind.

“We just want to be a little bit different from the general run of the mill workshop. We want to be seen that we’re independently audited, there’s no bias here, and we’re not trying to rip people off as they say. We have philosophies that we run by with Bosch. We don’t want to be seen as just a workshop,” Darryn says.

By being part of the world renowned Bosch group, this business is anything but ‘run of the mill’. The technology and information afforded to the company through Bosch gives the team a distinct industry insight others may not have.

Darryn bought the company in 2007 after working for Barry Clarke himself for approximately 14 years and since the business had been in the area for such a long time, he decided to carry on the name that customers knew so well.

After eight years under his ownership, the customers continue to come back.

When asked about what customers most compliment the team on, it comes down to work ethic and service.

• Valet service.

“The biggest thing today is communication and that’s where a lot of workshops break down. And the other thing is trust. If you can win someone over, you don’t have to keep ringing them back five or six times, you just get the job done, and if he’s happy with the job, if he knows it’s been done properly and it’s got quality parts in there, he’s happy to come back.”

A global advantage The partnership with Bosch allows Darryn and his team to work with a multi-national corporation, harnessing information and knowledge to then pass directly onto their customers.

“Bosch themselves are a huge company… people just don’t realise that they have anything to do with automotives but they are massive.

They make around 90 – 95 percent of electronic parts for most car manufacturers in the world.

That’s an outstanding fact and people just don’t realise that.”

Using state of the art technology, Barry Clarke Automotive can scan a modern vehicle’s control module (such as engine, transmission, body control module etc) and provide comprehensive diagnostics and solutions for any issues.

Usually a car manufacturer will have an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to service and repair cars, yet they are generally reserved for one specific make of car. Barry Clarke Automotive services a large range of cars including Toyota, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, Honda, Nissan, VW, BMW Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Land-Rover and Saab.

“We have the latest technology at our fingertips, so anything we need for cars, Bosch will come along to the party and help us out… We have a little more skill than the every day workshop.”

An ever advancing industry The future of the automotive service industry is as exciting as the automobile industry itself.

With technology advancing rapidly, service centres have to keep up with the change of pace but with Bosch by their side, Barry Clarke Automotive is more than ready.

Bosch holds training seminars throughout the year and requires at least one mechanic in each of their associated automotive establishments to be fully qualified in each of the eight technical courses. Darryn himself became the first person in the whole of Australasia to complete the course, and did so in June 2014.

He sends staff to regular training courses to make sure they too are kept up to date with any new technological advances, so customers can expect nothing short of the most knowledgeable and equipped service when they visit Barry Clarke Automotive.

Barry Clarke Automotive is also a member of the Motor Trade Association, Auckland Chamber of Commerce and are AA Automotive Licensed Repairers. AT

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