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From sales manager to sales leader

Will the bank say "yes"?

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

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

A few weeks ago, the National-led Government delivered our seventh Budget. It focusses on a plan that’s working and helping New Zealand families get ahead.

Few sales managers are born with the critical leadership abilities needed to overcome today’s challenges. However, sales managers can be transformed into sales leaders.

When we think about banks, we think about money. It then stands to reason that a bank officer understands numbers, right? Well, no - not necessarily.

Vision enables the sales manager to look ahead and create/ plan ongoing missions or campaigns that unite and motivate the sales team. Great sales leaders have vision and have targets that others may not see.

Banks are certainly all about money and are very good at managing money. But understanding your financial reports? No, that’s a very different skill set. When making a loan application, never make an assumption about how much the bank officer understands.

Under this government 194,000 new jobs have been created since the start of 2011 – that’s around 120 new jobs every day.

A further 150,000 new jobs are also forecast to be created during the next four years.

Budget 2015 continues to build upon what we’ve already put in place to help New Zealand families, including free doctors’ visits and prescriptions for children under 13, which come into effect on July 1 this year.

Budget 2015 includes a $790 million package of measures to help reduce hardship for children living in some of our poorest families. This package will see increased work obligations for sole parents on benefits, and more childcare support for lowincome families to help parents be in work, education or training.

We’re also delivering a $25 a week increase in benefit rates for families with children, and increasing Working for Families payments to low-income families by $12.50 in most cases.

Our focus is on helping these children out of the cycle of hardship and the best way to do this is to support their parents into work. This approach is working – the number of children living in benefit-dependent houses has dropped by 42,000 in the past three years.

Our responsible approach also means we’re able to put more money back in New Zealand families’ pockets through lower ACC levies. Around $500 million in cuts are expected to be made in 2016 and 2017, which is in addition to the $1.5 billion a year we’ve reduced ACC levies by since 2012.

This will see annual ACC motor vehicle levies drop from about $330 to $195 on July 1 this year, and they are likely to drop further to about $120 next year, saving vehicle owners about $210 a year.

Budget 2015 also commits $2.4 billion extra funding to health and education over the next four years and we continue to focus on getting better results for New Zealanders from that money. It also includes funding to build a new primary school at Rolleston, which is forecast to open in January 2017.

We continue to support Cantabrians through the rebuild and recovery of Christchurch, with the Government’s total contribution now at $16.5 billion.

This includes $107.8 million in Budget 2015 to support land clearances to make way for anchor projects and preparing land before construction begins.

We are making good progress in completing the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan’s Anchor Projects.

Essentially their targets are often located way “beyond the headlights”. Leaders have the end in mind with defined, precise, clearly set goals and milestones that will realise maximum potential in them, for their companies and their colleagues.

Their vision and goals are big.

Napoleon once said “imagination rules the world”. Einstein believed that “imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited to what we know and understand”.

Sales leaders are visionary with imagination to see beyond what others see. They become market leaders gaining first mover advantage, becoming first to mind and enjoy the resultant abundance of the fruit of their labour, intuition and courage.

Decision making is critical to effective leadership. Leaders who make bad decisions are not leaders for long. Know-it-all sales managers actually don’t! Every decision or choice that is made will have consequences – good or bad – and sales leaders make good decisions based on using good process of understanding the issues, identifying the problems, generating sound alternatives and choosing the right options.

Sales leaders often choose to use consensus as a model to be inclusive and engaging with their teams; in effect, gaining their buy in. We all know that in the majority of cases a group decision will have a better result than one taken in isolation.

Sales leaders have the ability to understand the “how” in getting their “batting averages” up. No one wants to follow a sales leader who shoots from the hip, delays decisions, or has a low percentage of “right” decisions. Salespeople are motivated by leaders who have a good batting average, and respond decisively.

They know gaining success is dependent on the numbers.

Numbers of prospects, numbers of qualified prospects, conversion rates, return on investment, revenue and margins.

Empathy – understanding and influencing the sales team is always a challenge. That’s why emphasis is placed on empathy, communication style and motivation.

Sales leaders must practice situational leadership and understand how to identify and support the motivational needs of each of their sales team colleagues. Personal qualities like empathy, trust, ethics, integrity, honesty, listening skills, responsiveness and role modelling are of the utmost importance.

Glenn Hansen is a chartered accountant and registered mentor with NZICA. www.hansenconsulting.co.nz

What does a lender look for?

When you ask to borrow money a lender will always look for two things: 1. Security – something they can sell if you default on the loan.

2. Serviceability – an ability to pay the loan instalments (your income, less expenses).

Security can be a combination of physical assets and guarantees (by you or someone else), or financial securities (a term deposit).

But beware - business balance sheets usually value assets at cost, not market value. As a result, company shares and business assets can be undervalued. You need to communicate the market value of the security you are offering.

Serviceability can be tricky, particularly for business owners.

Often your financial reports are prepared for tax purposes, and/or you may have income from multiple sources. It can be difficult for a busy bank officer to untangle the information and gain a proper understanding of your income.

Also, historical reports may not reflect current trading and future prospects, and certainly not the impact a new investment may have on future income and cash flow. This is where you need someone who can understand and explain your business history, current activities and future prospects in a manner a bank will understand.

Should I borrow?

Some debt is good, and some is not advisable. With debt comes risk. It is useful to remember that when you borrow, you are really spending tomorrow’s income today. That is because the loan, or at the very least the interest, is going to be paid from future income. If you are committing tomorrow’s income, you should have a good reason for doing so.

How can I maximise my chance of success?

Employ an adviser who can understand your business, your financial information, and your needs. Present information to the target lender that explains in plain English: purpose, serviceability and the true value of your security.

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The two elephants in the room

By Martin Fraser-Allen, Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners. www.craigsip.com

We see two ‘elephants in the room’ in markets at present; the so-called ‘stretch for income’ and the ‘drift to growth’.

By ‘stretch for income’ we are referring to the increasing tendency for investors to take on more risk to source higher yields, whether this is by buying higher yielding equities or higher-yielding bonds (which, by their nature, are also higher-risk).

The ‘drift to growth’ is an outcome of this stretch for income.

As the supply of higher-yield bonds has dried up, investors have shifted capital from lower risk income assets (cash and bonds) into growth assets (shares and property), where returns have been higher, but so are risks.

This process may be appropriate; in our view, many New Zealand investors have too little invested in growth assets. However, investors who are shifting into growth assets, or into higher risk fixed income, need to be aware that this involves additional risk.

The last material fall in markets was six years ago, during the global financial crisis, when sharemarkets fell by 30 percent to 40 percent and a similar fall could happen again at any time.

Investors should talk to their adviser about their asset allocation and ensure they understand the risk profile of their portfolio and consider carefully any decision to shift capital into higher risk assets.

There are a number of key issues around asset allocation we believe investors need to consider at present.

1. Focussing only on returns when constructing a portfolio ignores the other half of the investment equation - risk.

Asset allocation is the key driver of risk in your portfolio, especially the split between lower risk income assets (cash and bonds) and higher risk growth assets (shares and property).

2. The return from bonds is indeed lower than the potential return from shares, but this return is far more certain and reliable than from shares. Bonds play an important role in portfolios as they help provide a buffer during periods of market stress.

3. Be wary of moving too much of a fixed income portfolio into higher risk, high yield bonds. It is only high quality bonds that hold their own during market declines. Lower quality bonds tend to behave like shares during periods of elevated risk, and therefore provide little or no diversification benefit at the very time when you need it most.

For Investment Advice please contact Martin Fraser-Allen, Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners Christchurch branch by phoning 03 964 3246 or visit www.craigsip.com.

Martin's disclosure statement is available free of charge under his profile on www.craigsip.com. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific investment advice.

What would Richard Branson say?

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Here’s a sentence I’ve never heard credited to Richard Branson; “I would love to grow my business, but I want to maintain my work-life balance”.

How is your hedgehog? To some this might be a strange question, to others familiar with business guru Jim Collins’ Hedgehog concept, it will make sense.

These words are simply not the Virgin leader’s style because a glimpse into Branson’s mindset reveals mantras such as: Just do it! Believe it can be done and prepare well. Have fun; when it’s not fun, move on. Be bold; calculate the risks and take them. Challenge yourself; aim high. Live the moment; love life and live it to the full. Value family, friends and your team; pick the right people and reward talent. Have faith in yourself; think “yes” not “no”.

The basis of this strategic concept is about doing one thing in your business and doing it well. But, its more than a strategy - the hedgehog is the understanding that comes from discovering the answers to these three key questions:

Sadly, it seems a significant portion of the NZ small business population do not share Mr Branson’s philosophies. According to the recently published Westpac ‘Grow NZ 2015’ report, when asked “Which of these would you consider to be the single biggest obstacle to expanding your business?” a worrying 21 percent of respondents chose the option “I want to maintain my work-life balance”.

I want to focus on what it is that drives your economic engine - what is the one number in your business that could increase your bottom line if you were to focus on it, understand how it can contribute to growth, and then work on improving that number.

I say “sadly” and “worryingly” because a simple, small and subtle change in mindset and language could make a huge difference to business productivity, New Zealand’s economic performance and the quality of life of many, many more New Zealanders.

Yes, instead of the opening line, I suggest the simple, small and subtle change of replacing “but” with “and” so that all business owners are saying “I would love to grow my business and maintain my work-life balance”.

This seemingly innocuous tweak to our self-talk forces our brains to ignore excuses that hold us back and ask better questions of ourselves, such as “How do I grow my business and maintain my work-life balance?”

As the Bransons of this world know, there is always a way to reach your goals. We live in unprecedented times.

We can make much better use of our resources, we can develop more effective processes and, importantly, we can continually measure our progress to ensure we’re doing the right things right.

If we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and keep stakeholders accountable to higher growth goals, we can collectively transform New Zealand’s productivity and performance culture. In turn, business owners will reap the rewards of stronger businesses and far more stakeholders will get to enjoy better work-life balance.

So the next time you hear business owners (or anyone) use the “but” word, remember Richard Branson and ask yourself whether the introduction of the more abundant concept of “and” would make for a much better work-life balance outcome.

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1. What are you passionate about?

2. What can you (your business) be the best at?

3. What drives your economic engine?

I work with clients to find the most important single driving denominator, referred to in business speak as ‘profit per x’.

X should be the single economic denominator, or measure, that can have the greatest and most sustainable impact on your long term success.

For Annabel’s Educare, a business with six childcare centers across Canterbury, we spent a lot of time working through each aspect of the Hedgehog concept. When we got to the economic engine, we discovered that by changing the focus from how to best provide for each customer, we changed the focus of how to best utilise each hour available to each customer.

“This has resulted in many positive changes,” Annabel says. “It also means that by working with each customer to look at how they were using their childcare hours, and their entitlements to government subsidies, many were able to better utilise the centre to their advantage.”

This small change in the focus to what was happening each hour, with the hour being the X, has had numerous flow-on affects. For Annabel, the hedgehog concept is a living breathing strategy that she is always using to better the business.

“It is all so simple, but so powerful. By committing our passions, our fanatical focus and our core values to paper, we have been able to create a far superior environment for the children - which is our ultimate aim. We have better cohesiveness across the business, improved interactions with customers, we better utilise all our resources and we have better feedback and fantastic staff engagement,” Annabel adds.

To be the best business you can be, you need to discover and understand the answers to those three questions asked earlier - you can then set your goals and strategies based on this understanding.

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Managing cash flow

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By Martz Witty, head of the Martz Group, aligning chartered accountancy with the creativity of business development. www.martz.co.nz

The biggest challenge with cash flow in business is that it generally lags behind profit.

It’s inevitable that there’s a time lag, it happens simply because there are often other pressures on cash that don’t have a direct effect on profitability.

The first step in business is to be profitable. Sounds simple enough but with profitability comes a real need to manager some of these other forces that suck cash. It’s unfortunate that all too often they don’t happen in the order you’d prefer them to.

So on the assumption you have a profitable business, let’s look at some of these other forces.

Taxation: It’s crucial you set aside the cash to meet the tax requirements and there are many, from PAYE and GST through to Terminal Tax and Provisional Tax. Find out these amounts early and set the cash aside so as to avoid unnecessary penalties and stress. If you’re not paying tax then chances are you haven’t made any money, or you’ve cheated on the tax return. Yes of course there are some exceptions, such as having losses brought forward.

Debt: Poor debt management kills many otherwise successful businesses. Loading up with debt can become like a drug that lets you postpone making hard decisions. Debt to fund growth is good, but funding losses with debt is a recipe for disaster.

It’s important to remember that debt is repaid with after-tax profits. This can create real headaches.

Working capital: It’s been reported that 80 percent of NZ businesses have insufficient working capital – cash set aside to fund the day to day operations of the business.

This is something that needs to be planned for and then worked on. A common goal is retaining after tax profits equal to two months of operating costs in cash with no draw down on any lines of credit and all taxes paid or the cash set aside.

This is considered the lowest you would want this set at.

Money to self: Once you’ve dealt with the first three other forces you get some for yourself. It might be your business is in growth mode and so you’re ploughing the cash back in, but eventually you’ll get to withdraw it and invest in something else to help grow your wealth and diversify your risk.

Diversification is a sound wealth strategy as relying on only one source of income can be a dangerous path, especially in the long term. We typically recommend paying yourself a market salary for the job you perform and then use excess after-tax profits to clear personal debt, and then build other wealth creating assets.

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

Just lately I’ve noticed that when we’re building a new website, we talk ‘look and feel’.

About how important it is that our new site both looks and feels good.

We want visitors to enjoy the browsing experience, stay longer when they visit and come back time and again. So I do wonder why it is then that when we talk new building design –for houses or commercial buildings – our focus is so very often based solely on what places look like.

If you saw my previous viewpoint, you might recall I wrote about how so many buildings are being constructed of glass these days, often because of the cost factor, but also because of recent trends on building design. We can be easily swayed.

Picture yourself in a wooden floored room with a warm coloured wooden ceiling and some exposed beams. How does that compare with how you might feel in a concrete floored building with white walls and ceilings? The warmth of wood is certainly appealing.

Why choose wood?

Some of the advantages of using wood, from a sustainable (building material, financial and people) perspective are that it’s renewable - so long as it’s from a sustainable source, it’s an excellent environmental choice. It grows naturally using solar energy. There are lower CO2 emissions in the making of wooden building materials. It’s recyclable.

Construction using wood can be cheaper overall and the energy consumption requirements are the same or lower than those of buildings made of concrete or steel. It creates a pleasant working environment.

According to Canadian architect, Tye Farrow, (who was awarded the First World Architect Award for Advancing Health and Humanity using the medium of health and architecture at the Stockholm-based World Congress on Design and Health), using timber in buildings enhances health and wellbeing.

Lifting performance and productivity The Green Building Initiative in the USA states that the warm and natural attributes of a wooden design generate positive feelings and evidence suggests that this can contribute to an individual’s overall sense of wellbeing. When wood has been used in schools and offices, there has been an increase in performance and productivity.

Long term value over short term gain Wherever we’re building, the opportunity to create something truly sustainable is very achievable with foresight and planning, so if you can, choose wood - in the long term, it’s something from which the whole community will benefit.

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Topics covered include hiring new employees, employment relationship problems, summary of entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003, human rights and privacy.

To register, go to: www.cecc.org.nz

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Management and Leadership Workshop Learn how to run a successful team and how to transition from buddy to boss. This program is designed to help a wide range of people from senior leaders to first-time supervisors.

Participants learn to set boundaries, run successful teams, establish goals, and give feedback.

To register, go to: www.biztrainers.co.nz

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Managers as Coaches This workshop provides the skills needed to adopt a coaching mindset and develop people and performance through one to one coaching. It will help them avoid the common pitfalls when coaching and offers simple tools that enable them to take a coaching approach to their job.

To register, go to: www.managersascoaches.grow.co.nz

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Cloud Computing This workshop will look at the different ways businesses can harness cloud-based services on the Internet, the types of tools available and the benefits/risks that businesses should consider. Topics include what is needed to move to the cloud, what cloud-based tools are available and much more.

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Why do customers that have worked with you for years, just move on?

Despite the belief that customer turnover is all part-and-parcel of business practice, industry expert Eugene De Villiers believes that no customer ‘just moves on’.

Eugene De Villiers Any long term relationship with a customer that has continually met or exceeded expectations should not lead to their departure from your business.

The only factor that may affect this is when there has been a change of staff within your customer’s business and the new appointee would either like to do things differently, has plans to start ‘afresh’ or simply has pre-existing supplier relationships with whom their loyalties lie.

In order to help minimise this risk and make any possible departure a difficult proposition, it’s essential to ensure the quality and efficiency of the work you provide is such that no one in any of your customers’ business could sensibly allow such a thing to happen.

Of course, at times you will come across discontent customers. However, rather than simply give up and let them go, why not challenge yourself to retain them?

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Pre-existing relationships may provide the benefit of a mutual understanding with one another and it’s always tempting to get caught in the rush of new ones, however neither should be given priority over the other.

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The best course of action is to firstly ask your customer one of the most awkward questions, “What can we do better?”

The faster you respond to your customer and the more radical your response, the more likely you will stop their departure.

Then, apply the least used but most valuable ability in business - listening.

Honesty goes a long way in helping repair a customer relationship. If you are willing to openly admit that you may have failed - on whatever level - you’ve made a good start towards repairing that relationship and putting it in good stead for the future.

Take what they have said back into your business and then ask the difficult questions; if we are not servicing or meeting their needs, or providing them with the service we had committed to – what is lacking in our organisation? Is this from a lack of leadership or training? Do we have the wrong personnel on the job? Could it be the age-old adage of having oversold and under-delivered?

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Of course, there are those who argue that a change of customer is healthy and in some instances, I would agree. However, for the most part I believe it’s far more beneficial to change your customer relationships, if required.

I recommend a ‘complete audit’ to be conducted once at least every three years. It provides an opportunity to answer the tough questions such as; are we meeting your needs? Are we providing you with good value? Are we providing a service that you are unable to replicate within your business?

to work that little bit harder to get to know their business and gain their respect.

If the answer to any of these is ‘no’, you can assess what needs to be done in order to deliver on these points – then make it happen!

The preferred practice is to treat all customers the same, irrespective of how much they spend or how long they have been spending with you.

In doing so, you will soon find that even your newest will fast become part of your foundation.

Regular audits are also critical in helping ensure you are on the right track and your relationships are maintaining relevance.

A long term customer relationship is just that - a relationship. My experience is that over time, both parties develop an understanding and mutual respect for one another, meaning their relationship moves from client/supplier into the far more beneficial one of friend/client/supplier.

Of course, while it can be tempting to treat new customers differently, you will reap more benefits by treating them the same as you would your long-term customers – you will just need

Pre-existing relationships may provide the benefit of a mutual understanding with one another and it’s always tempting to get caught in the rush of new ones, however neither should be given priority over the other.

Eugene De Villiers is the Managing Director of the Auckland based Extra Mile Company, which specialises in creating cost effective behavioural change programmes that utilise a range of rewards including travel, merchandise, recognition and branded cash.

For more information, contact Eugene@ extramilecompany.com or follow him on linkedin.com/company/extra-mile-company

News | People

Beginner’s guide to performance reviews

By Laura Baker

Performance review conversations can be difficult for employers to carry out. Some employers may be strapped for time and the review can quickly fall to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list, while other employers may not have the confidence and knowledge about what is required and they avoid the topic.

But in order for you to get the best out of your staff and to keep them working at their best for your business, it is important to perform yearly performance reviews with all of your staff.

Preparation is key It is important to prepare for the performance review before you meet with the employee to achieve the best result, especially if you are unfamiliar or anxious about holding the conversation.

The purpose of an annual review is to identify developments needed, recognise achievements, outline expectations for future performance and discuss career growth and promotions.

As the employer you can prepare for an effective performance review conversation by taking the following steps:

Performance reviews don’t need to be difficult and they don’t need to take a long time. Here are a few simple tips to help you hold a clear, productive performance review.

1. Have a good general knowledge of the employee’s performance and the results they have achieved 2. Organise the meeting at a time and place that is comfortable for both parties. Ensure there is plenty of time available for the review, you don’t want to rush the conversation

Goal orientated

A successful performance review should achieve two outcomes. Firstly, as the employer, you need 3. Prepare a list of topics/issues you would like to deliver an accurate and fair appraisal of the to talk about. staff member’s performance during the past year, ideally using real examples to illustrate and back Conversation techniques up your appraisal.

Secondly it is essential to create an individualised There are a number of key strategies and skills you can include in your conversation to achieve performance program for the upcoming year with the staff member. The performance program a positive end result. should include personalised goals for the employee as well as goals which align with the companies greater objectives.

Personal reflection

Begin by asking them to reflect on their performance during the past year. Listen to their answer without interrupting and then use their answer as a base to begin your appraisal by agreeing, or possibly disagreeing, with their personal evaluation. Remember people can often be their own worst critic.

Attainable goals which give them something to work towards will enhance the employee’s commitment and motivation levels towards their job and help them to grow and progress in their role.

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Problem solving If the employee is falling short of the standard required by missing deadlines or not meeting objectives, use a problem solving approach to talk through how they can improve. Start of by outlining the gap between the results they are producing and the results that are required.

Ask the employee to consider why they are not meeting their targets and discuss what obstacles have been harbouring their success. Then identify ways they can improve and what you can do to help them reach their goals. Make a joint commitment to both actively work towards improvements and meeting the office standards.

Silence They say silence is golden and in this case silence is a very useful tool to encourage people to talk. If you want the employee to talk further about a certain topic you feel needs further exploration and reflection just remain silent, they will fill the void with talking.

Active listening Utilise active listening skills including reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising and open ended questions to your benefit. These techniques will help you and the employee examine their performance priorities, personal goals and career aspirations.

Separate the problem If you do need to criticise an employee's performance then separate the person from the problem. Make it clear the employee is not the problem, but the behaviour or actions they have been exhibiting does need addressing. Let them know the behaviour is not supporting career progression or helping them achieve desired results. Listen to their response and help them to find a solution.

Mistakes to avoid

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Performance reviews should leave the employee feeling motivated and committed to their job, but too often the review conversation can leave staff feeling demoralised and hurt.

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They say silence is golden and in this case silence is a very useful tool to encourage people to talk. If you want the employee to talk further about a certain topic you feel needs further exploration and reflection just remain silent, they will fill the void with talking.

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Don’t dredge up the past. If an employee has had a misconduct warning in the past and it has been resolved don’t bring it up again. Reflecting on their negative past is unproductive and demoralising for them, instead focus on positive actions they can make in the future.

No bombshells. Don’t bring up any surprises unless they are positive ones.

Deliver criticism in a constructive helpful manner that focusses improving on their downfalls.

Leave your personal opinion of staff at the door. No doubt there are some staff you are friends with and some staff who you don’t get along with, but whatever your personal opinion of them you must not let it enter your professional assessment of their work.

THE NEW HOME FOR BELFAST BUSINESS Local businesses are screaming out for space as the Christchurch rebuild gathers momentum and developers are answering the call with industrial parks being built and expanded throughout the city.

Canterbury Today magazine talks to the development firm behind the only industrial development on the city’s northern corridor about Christchurch’s northern expansion, what the development means for the region and future plans for the motorway extension.

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A $36 million subdivision is being developed on the former site of the Canterbury Freezing Works, previously owned by Alan Hubbard’s South Canterbury Finance before being sold by the Crown to recoup assets after it bailed out the collapsed financier’s investors.

Later purchased by New Zealand owned and operated development firm Rapaki Property Group, works began on the 22 hectare site on the corner of Belfast and Blakes Roads, just east of State Highway 1, in March 2014.

The only large scale industrial development in the Northern corridor, Belfast Business Park will cater for a mix of business needs from those expanding due to the Christchurch rebuild to others looking to simply relocate.

Forty two lots ranging from 1,750sqm to 2.4ha in size will be delivered over three stages and titles for the 24 lots in stage 1 are expected 31 July 2015, priced from $145 per square metre to $205 per square metre. Stages two and three will be rolled out to meet demand. Predominantly zoned B5 with a small area along Blakes Road zoned B4, Belfast Business Park allows for a mix of heavy and light industry, plus attached offices, Rapaki Property Group managing director Simon Henry explains.

“Buyers so far have tended to be related to the building industry and what you would find in any modern gateway industrial park leading into a city.

As a prime spot for trucks coming down State Highway 1, hitting the Northern stretch of the city, Belfast Business Park offers the ideal location for distribution throughout the city.”

Marketing of Stage 1 began in August 2014 and 50 percent of stage 1 has already sold. Silver Fern Farms remains a tenant on part of the site which is earmarked for stage three and there is potential for a café facing Belfast Road to be developed in the future.

Located just 10 km from the CBD, 20km from the Port of Lyttelton and 8km from the Airport, Simon is surprised nobody has made the most of the Northern opportunities before now.

“It’s surprising that Christchurch doesn’t have a substantial hub on the North side of the city,” he says.

“Much of the city’s residential growth is taking place to the North and West of the city and with significant growth in areas such as Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Pegasus taking place in the North, this is an area which absolutely warrants ongoing commercial development.”

The significant population shift to the Northern areas has meant an increase in the labour pool within these northern lying areas. It is almost a case of businesses having to chase employees as the population shifts.

Simon points to the roading upgrades and motorway extension as an indication of the area’s promising future. In late 2016 the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) is due to start work on the Northern arterial motorway extension – a four lane motorway which will connect the Northern motorway to QEII Drive and ultimately link up to Cranford Street.

This section of motorway will run past Belfast Business Park (approx 500m to the East), with on and off ramps located on Belfast Road.

As a result a new ring route will open up from Belfast to the Port of Lyttelton, reducing drive times.

NZTA is also currently working on the Western Corridor project which is creating a four lane motorway from Belfast to Hornby, with the road improvements already dramatically improving access to the airport and further South.

With all of the motorway improvements, commercial traffic starting in Belfast will now be able to connect easily with the South Island highway network.

“Standing back and looking in, the Belfast Business Park represents a significant industrial hub being developed on the North side of the city – the only one,” Simon says. “This hub is ideally located for all the activity flows into the city and the location will be ideal for servicing both the city and the agricultural region to the North.”

Rapaki Property Group 48 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch T. 03-365 37 56 | E. brendon.stewart@rapaki.co.nz | www.belfastbusinesspark.co.nz

News | Learnings

What it takes to reach the top Top CIOs share their secrets to success

2. Develop your soft skills

Successful CIOs are no longer senior executives who have spent their career in IT. They increasingly have spent time working in the broader business world in order to act as an effective interface between IT and the business and, critically, deliver business outcomes.

• 57 percent advise the next generation of CIOs to get involved with the business rather than just the technology

That’s one finding from Hays Information Technology’s ‘DNA of a CIO’ report, which is based on one-on-one interviews with 243 IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand.

The report found that today’s CIOs are not as boxed in as IT managers, but rather are people who can provide business solutions.

They have a genuine desire to be involved in business improvement and are in a unique position to act as a link between business strategy and IT strategy.

1. Build a solid technical foundation • 31 percent have a degree in information technology, computer science or systems

• CIOs describe themselves as adaptive (54 percent), hard working (49 percent), proactive (48 percent) and collaborative (48 percent)

• They have taken courses in people management if necessary, broadened their leadership skills and are accessible • 40 percent said establishing stakeholder engagement and intra-business relationships is one of their top tips for up-and-coming IT leaders.

• 25 percent have a Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

3. Ongoing professional development

• 53 percent of CIOs hold IT certifications or have undertaken additional IT qualifications.

• 71 percent of CIOs have attended networking events in the last two years

They possess a broad base of skills

• They’ve also kept up to date with the latest industry changes (54 percent), partnered with key departments outside IT (39 percent), worked with a mentor (29 percent), undertaken training to understand functions outside IT (23 percent), and undertaking further formal qualifications (21 percent).

• 44 percent started out in another role before spending the majority of their career in IT

As a result, there is no ‘box ticking’ approach to reaching the top IT job; instead aspiring CIOs need to gain a broad base of experience both inside and outside IT.

• Once they enter IT, it usually takes 11 years or more to reach CIO

For aspiring CIOs, the report reveals the ‘DNA’ necessary to reach the top IT job.

• 15 percent sit on the Board of their current organisation.

• 30 percent have worked for more than five employers

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4. A passion for people All of the CIOs spoken to had high praise for the talent in Australia and New Zealand’s IT industry.

For most of them, working with IT people is one of the best things about being a CIO, and it is this passion for people that is the final piece of their DNA. “The CIO is now firmly ensconced in the echelons of senior management,” says Peter Noblet, senior regional director of Hays Information Technology. “Rapid advancements in communications and technology have accelerated this development. As a result the role of CIO has quickly evolved. Technical expertise plays a significant role, but other softer skills associated with business management have risen in prominence.

“Importantly, aspiring CIOs should gain exposure to various functional areas of an organisation. One of the most interesting findings of this report for me is that it confirms there is no box ticking approach to reaching the CIO position.

“You don’t need to have held a certain job before you can be promoted to the next. Instead, reaching CIO is more about gaining a broad base of experience rather than checking off a list of job functions.

“Such a broad base of experience helps aspiring CIOs understand how to deploy technological solutions that map back to business objectives. CIOs truly are an interface between IT and the business.”

News | Cover story

MIKE PERO

By Laura Baker

Everyone knows the friendly face of Mike Pero and chances are you can hum his businesses’ catchy jingles. His powerful marketing and public relations campaigns have driven this self-made New Zealand businessman to an almost iconic level.

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Arguably the most successful entrepreneur in the finance industry, he holds an impressive curriculum vitae to brag about. Mike is six times New Zealand Motorcycle Road Racing Champion, a qualified motorcycle mechanic, a former airline pilot and has created and grown a number of successful businesses.

Most people will associate Mike Pero with the mortgage broking firm Mike Pero Mortgages, which has seen his face plastered across our televisions advertising the business for the best part of the last two decades.

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since embarked on a number of new business ventures including the Flight Experience business, which he has also since sold.

But more recently our association with the Mike Pero brand has shifted from mortgages to real estate. It all began in 2010 when he saw a new opportunity knocking. The change of the Real Estate Agents Act of 2008 brought in new rules making it possible for someone who didn’t hold a real estate licence to set up a business - and that’s exactly what he did and Mike Pero Real Estate was born.

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A lot of people have grown up with the Mike Pero Mortgages television ads so they know the jingle and they know my face; I’ve met school children who can sing our jingle.

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Leading the pack Opening a new business is always hard, even for a seasoned entrepreneur like Mike. He says initially he gained a lot of confidence growing Mike Pero Real Estate thanks to his background and experience in running the mortgage business franchises and franchise law. But he admits it was hugely different to mortgages in a number of ways.

“It was baptism by fire in the first few months and to be fair in the first year or two there was a lot more to be learned than I anticipated; it was like diving into a PhD. It is certainly a vibrant, exciting and colourful industry and I love it so much.”

The real estate business is recognised as a leader in marketing and he says it’s one of the main reasons it has caught on so quickly. Mike thinks his familiar image and the trusted brand that he’s built up over the last 25 years has largely contributed to the winning formula.

“A lot of people have grown up with the Mike Pero Mortgages television ads so they know the jingle and they know my face; I’ve met school children who can sing our jingle.

He says at the time if he had the choice to change his mind and back out he would have, but he was already thoroughly invested so he pressed on through the tough times. And it’s lucky he did persist as it turned out to be, with out a doubt, the best decision he’s ever made.

“Once upon a time I thought we would only be a small boutique real estate company now I see us being a serious challenge to the legacy brands.

And already we’re delivering a level of service that far exceeds the traditional models.”

With shiny red real estate offices now in all corners of the country the company has experienced a welcomed flood of customers, and suffice to say its growth has significantly exceeded its three year business plan.

“We wrote a very ambitious business plan from the onset, we have now exceeded our best growth expectations by another 30 percent; we are well ahead of where we wanted to be.”

Marketing genius Mike Pero Real Estate is now the fastest growing real estate business in the country. The rapid growth is down to a lot of planning, strategy, smart thinking and of course killer marketing.

Mike Pero Real Estate launched on Valentine’s Day of February, 2011 in Christchurch, the following week the devastating earthquake hit the city destroying the proposed head office. So head office started from Mike’s three car garage at home.

Now the real estate company is growing at a phenomenal rate with a new branch opening every 32 days somewhere in New Zealand – this month there are 48 branches and Mike’s goal is to reach 60 by this time next year.

“We have branches from Invercargill to Kerikeri and our main centres are Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch.”

Even with the immense success the business has already achieved in its short life Mike isn’t slowing down. “We have so much more potential, I feel pretty excited as to where I sit at the moment. Looking back to 2011 I knew relatively nothing compared to what I know now and I feel pretty excited as to what the future holds over the next three to four years.”

“I was a personality that was seen on TV unlike a lot of the other brands that were just faceless organisations and by putting a face to the name the trust factor went up. I’ve since transferred that trust across from mortgages to real estate and it turns out to be my most successful business that I’ve started from zero.”

Its fresh approach to real estate advertising with its ‘Property Preview’ advertising their listings on TV One and TV3 has put the company front and centre.

Despite the businesses rocky beginnings (born out of the Christchurch quakes), Mike Pero is firmly in control of his greatest business success to date. And at the expenses of sounding too pretentious he says he feels “really, really chuffed about it”.

Calling it quits The general public perception is that Mike owns and plays an active role in Mike Pero Mortgages.

His name and face associated with the brand certainly gives this impression, so you can be forgiven for making the assumption. But in fact he cut all ties with the successful national business he grew from birth a year ago.

Previous to the launch of Mike Pero Mortgages in 1991 there was no such thing as a mortgage broker in New Zealand. The businesses effectively created a whole new industry never seen before in this country.

Creating an unheard of business model meant there were a number of hurdles to conquer.

He says the major challenge to overcome was educating the general public about what the role and functions of a mortgage broker were.

“When I said I was a mortgage broker people would say well what does a mortgage broker do? People were so used to going direct to the bank, so I felt for the first 10 years our marketing was about explaining what a mortgage broker is. And even in some of the commercials we still have I’m explaining what it is we do. I felt like a single person carving my way through a jungle.”

“I had an offer that was too good to turn down to be blunt and so I sold the mortgage business for many multiples of its annual earnings.

“I could see the momentum proposed by the new owner and with the inclusion of myself as a director it provided me with satisfaction and financial rewards. I thought it was the best thing for the company going forward.”

After selling his shares in the business more than ten years ago Mike severed all ties last year resigning as a director of Mike Pero Mortgages to put his full focus into real estate.

Despite the fact he has now walked away from the mortgage business entirely Mike is still the face of the mortgage broking firm. And he says for the time being his name and face will be used for branding and marketing purposes. “However, I think over time there But with the help of a widespread, persistent and will be less of me.” memorable marketing campaign his message did get through and the business became Moving fast forward a household name. Today the franchised Becoming the fastest growing real estate brand organisation has arranged more than $9 billion in the country within three years is no small feat. worth of loans to New Zealanders.

He says the secret to the businesses success The mortgage company has experienced very isn’t a big secret at all; it simply comes down to little competition from rivalry businesses during planning, executing the plan and then monitoring its lifespan. He says he couldn’t believe how it regularly and of course an emphasis on brand lucky he was that he could build a business investment, plus an extraordinary amount of and get a reasonable momentum before others energy and effort. popped up. But by then Mike Pero Mortgages had a firm grip on the industry, even today most And with those few simple ingredients he’s onto a winner. “Every business that I’ve been the CEO people can’t name another mortgage broker. of has succeeded. I need to be in the driving So why did Mike leave the company he poured seat. If I have control I know I can make it work.” decades worth of sweat and tears into? Put There’s now no doubt in Mike’s mind that simply the price was right. The offer that saw him sell Mike Pero Mortgages came in 2004, at the brand will supersede the heights he once the time he says he was focused and committed thought were out of reach and in his own words to owning and growing the mortgage company, “We’ve started something that Kiwi homebuyers, sellers and agents have really taken to.” but everything has a price.

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Almost 100 Christchurch marketers, agency people and creatives came to TimeZoneOne’s inaugural Southern Lights networking event at the newly open Isaac Theatre Royal function area. Three digital experts, Jo Blair, Ekant Veer and Justin Watson all shared great insights into the digital marketing process. Everyone that attended enjoyed Southern Lights so much, TimeZoneOne has said they are definitely making it a regular event.

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Gordon Bevan & Mel Wong, (CIAL),Sheena Crawford & Rowan Worner (Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism)

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Certified Builders held its 17th Annual Conference & Expo at Horncastle Arena on 21-23 May, with a record number of over 550 attendees and 75 trade exhibitors.

The Carters happy hour concluded day one of the conference, where delegates enjoyed the opportunity for networking together with Certified Builders chief executive Grant Florence and Tony Longhurst of Carters.

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The Court Theatre held the premiere of its new play Romeo and Juliet with a special evening for the major sponsor NZME, who invited their radio clients to this special showing.

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Engineering | Texco Steel

Structural and architectural steel specialists Steel has proved itself to withstand almost anything you can throw at it. In construction and infrastructure applications, it continually proves itself as a cost effective, versatile, durable and more creative material than its traditional alternatives.

Whether it’s for hidden or exposed seismic strengthening elements, architectural design features, such as louvers, staircases and balconies, or integrated into civil engineering projects or in use in manufacturing or transport equipment; steel is often the material of choice for multiple applications – and no company knows steel better than Texco Steel.

Pre quakes, Texco Steel had forged a solid reputation for a variety of steel services, one of these being its work in earthquake strengthening of buildings - work that saved many a building when the big shakes hit. After this, the transition to post-quake strengthening and repairs was seamless and fast. And, it was a transition that has kept the 30-strong team busy for four plus years.

Now under new management, Texco Steel is again building up other areas that used to form a significant part its core activities, before the phrase ‘rebuild’ became a part of our vocabulary.

General Manager Scott Hellyer says this included a renewed focus on services and products for infrastructure projects, plant and equipment manufacturing, product manufacturing, and repairs and maintenance. And, thanks to its recent workshop expansion, no job is too big or too small.

“This phase of diversification has seen many improvements to the business to help bring the business back in line with the core activities we had forged a solid reputation for before September 2010.” This has included a renewed

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strong drivers in the business that have had a positive impact on the internal team, which then flows to superior service to our clients.”

“Part of this vision has been a fanatical focus on improving quality and service to our customers and adopting an uncompromised attitude towards health and safety throughout the company,” Scott adds. “Both of these are an integral part of ensuring our continued success.”

Texco believes strongly in the importance of having the right people to do the right job.

“Recruitment of qualified tradespeople and experienced project managers has been paramount to enable us to prepare for our current diversification.

There has also been a company-wide focus on growing its internal culture through the adoption of strong core values and vision for the company’s ongoing growth and diversification.

“Every activity we do, every day should now be in line with our values and vision. These are

“With our 30-strong team of tradesmen, certified welders and site installation crews, plus eight technical and administrative staff, experienced project managers and estimators and draughtsmen, ensures we have the right skills to undertake any job.” CT

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Texco Steel’s core business activities Infrastructure and civil engineering projects From steel bracing for bridges to pipe work and pumping stations, Texco Steel works with and offers support to civil construction and engineering companies.

It is involved in municipal three waters projects and with its well-appointed workshops and technical skill can find solutions to any problem involving the use of steel.

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From the ground up, Texco designs, manufactures and installs any steel structures for the construction industry. Be it the smallest single storey home to a multilevel commercial building, Texco has the ability to deliver superior engineered solutions.

Be it a functional or decorative element, Texco Steel supports architects in the manufacture and installation of many features, including architectural staircases, balustrades and hand rails. These features can be manufactured in stainless steel, aluminium or mild steel. With both carbon and stainless steel fabricators in the team, the breadth of expertise allows for a huge scope and complexity in projects.

Rebuild projects Texco are currently involved with: • 167 Victoria Street – Fidelity House • 205 Durham Street – Ballymoile: A three-storey commercial build with 20T of structural steel • St John Ambulance building in Latimer Square • Leeston School’s new classroom block.

Signwriters needing steel frameworks for signage also utilise the services of Texco.

An interesting project recently completed was various steelwork for the new gorilla enclosure at Orana Park – including gorilla playground equipment.

Design and draughting Utilising3D Prosteel and 2D AutoCAD, the in-house design and draughtsmen provide insight and experience to projects of all size. The Texco design and draughting team is recognised for the ability to provide practical and cost effective solutions to match clients’ needs and budgets. Whether it’s a design detail requiring a practical methodology or an urgent site modification, the Texco team has it covered.

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Crane hire While used primarily on its own installs, Texco has several cranes for external hire - one of these is the mini-crawler - one of only a handful in New Zealand. The Texco operator works together with the clients site team to ensure a joint approach to each and every job. If your project requires carnage – why not consider Texco?

Nestled beneath the Casino lies a great example of what happens when Texco provided powder coated formed steelwork and it was married with specialist lighting which create a visual symphony.

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Texco Steel would like to thank the following businesses for their ongoing support: • DC Welding • Koller and Company • Scott Machinery • R&S Trade Hire • Southern QA • Layburn Hodgins • Dave Sewell.

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Repairs and maintenance Any metal, any job, across any industry.

Texco has the equipment, skill and expertise to repair or manufacture any metal part required to get machinery, vehicles or large plant up and running again. While they have a modern workshop, Texco also offer a mobile service to service clients with fixed plant equipment.

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Property & Construction | Batchelar McDougall Consulting

Batchelar McDougall commits to Canterbury Christchurch experienced an influx of businesses from around the country opening branches after the earthquakes to assist with the immediate demand for services and expertise.

Some of these businesses have already shut up shop, returning to their original trading grounds, but not Batchelar McDougall Consulting. It isn’t here for a fleeting moment, but here to stay for the long haul.

The business was formed in 2007 by Graham McDougall and Warren Batchelar, who were independent engineering consultants, in the picturesque town of Wanaka.

The team of four at Batchelar McDougall Consulting (BMC) were approached by a large international insurance company to undertake building structural assessments immediately after the September 2010 event. After February 22nd the team at BMC responded, like most structural engineers around the country, to the call for volunteers to assess the buildings in the city’s CBD. As a result of requests from clients, the business has been here full time since and is now 20 people strong with 12 employees in the Christchurch office and eight in Wanaka.

Services BMC’s engineers specialise in structural building design: • Commercial • Industrial • High-end residential • Seismic Assessment and Strengthening.

Along with other partner companies BMC can assist with Geotechnical, Fire and infrastructure services design for any scale of project.

BMC has put a lot of thought into the selection of its new employees and as a result has bought in experienced engineers from the United Kingdom and Italy to complement their experienced team. In addition it works closely with the University of Canterbury and supports ongoing research and development.

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Property & Construction | Taunton Engineering

Engineering for the rebuild It’s in the details Good, solid engineering is the backbone of any successful building project and in Canterbury this means more now than ever, so it pays to invest in the best up to the minute design techniques.

BMC provides structural engineering design services to architects, developers, construction companies and home owners with an emphasis on commercial building work in Canterbury.

BMC’s point of difference and core strength is its focus on working as part of a design team from go to whoa. There is proven benefit in discussing a project with all the disciplines involved from the conceptual stage.

It ensures everyone is on the same page and going in the same direction. It also prides itself on meticulously detailed drawings. The benefit of a clear path forward and clearly identified drawings, is that the project is generally easier to tender and execute, which means the client will typically get better tender pricing because contractors and builders aren’t making any guesses. This all adds up to no surprises or hidden costs. CT

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Taunton Engineering will continue to be a key player in structural steel fabrication and installation for the Christchurch rebuild.

With a doubling of engineering and workshop staff during the last two years, Taunton’s new, larger premises has enabled it to cope with the extra demand for steel fabrication and installation brought on by the Christchurch rebuild.

“The new workshop has enabled us to be part of some major projects in the rebuild,” says general manager Todd Hartley.

“With the skill and capability we have within the operation we want Taunton Engineering to be the name people think of first when looking for a structural steel fabrication and installation specialist.”

Projects completed to date include: Tait Communications - This comprised of 300 tonnes of structural steel with two large wings connected by a huge architecturally complex atrium.

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“We have the bases covered with shop drawings, metal fabrication and installations with the ability to draw extra resources where required. We have several large workshops available within the group and extensive quality controls in place to ensure efficient production with quality assured.”

Taunton’s skilled workshop team includes fabricators, certified welders, fitters, sheet metal workers and machinists.

“The workshop team is complimented by several crews of qualified site engineers.

This enables us to install multiple steel frame buildings at once ensuring delivery dates and programs are met. With various Site Safe certifications this also enables us to manage sub-contractors onsite as well ensuring customer’s needs are always met on time!”

Taunton attributes its growing success to the staff, suppliers and most of all customers.

“We are in such a fast paced and complex situation here in Christchurch which has not been seen before.

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Property & Construction | Sheppard and Rout Architects

Helping our city take shape Designing beautiful homes and commercial buildings is what Sheppard and Rout Architects does best. complex jobs that some others may pass on.

“Complex projects are what we’re known for.

We were the architects for Burwood Hospital, the NZ Embassy in Japan, the international terminal at Christchurch Airport and we’ve done a lot of work at Lincoln University,” he says.

Sheppard and Rout Architects sees itself as a design based practice providing tailor-made solutions to meet each individual client’s needs.

The fundamental objective of the practice has always been to develop architecture that is appropriate to its specific site, wider context and intended use.

“Cranmer Court was the first major job Sheppard and Rout ever did. It set our reputation up and demonstrated our ability to work with a complicated heritage building.

We’ve also done a lot of heritage work at the Arts Centre. We enjoy the challenges of these types of projects.”

The innovative design team at Sheppard and Rout aims to produce humanist architecture comprised of stimulating and inspirational spaces and places. Solutions are sought that are appropriate to the specific site, as well as being robust, flexible and environmentally aware.

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Instead of approaching the design from a stylistic standpoint, these variables are used, along with the appropriate structural and environmental efficiency considerations, to develop a building with well suited form and style.

Sheppard and Rout offers master planning, urban design and architectural services. Since its inception the practice has gained extensive experience and competency in a diverse range of architecture, from large scale complex commercial and institutional projects, to individual homes and alterations.

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Sheppard and Rout Architects is putting its mark on Christchurch with the design of innovative and exciting buildings within our new city centre.

Award winning ways Stranges Building was designed by Jasper van der Lingen and replaced a historic building from 1899. It won the supreme award in the Christchurch Civic Trust Awards last year.

Director Jasper van der Lingen says the practice is thrilled to be at the heart of the city’s redevelopment, already completing a number of flagship projects within the city since the 2011 earthquake.

“We started building the Stranges Building when the city was still a red zone area. It was the only building starting to go up when everything else was coming down,” Jasper says.

One of the company’s most iconic postearthquake projects is Stranges Building on the corner of Lichfield and High Streets. It was the first permanent building to be completed in the heart of the city following the 2011 quake.

“We saw it as a really important building to try and set the scene for what a future Christchurch would be like, showing the type of quality it should be about, and trying to give it a really

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We want to make the city far more people friendly, cycle friendly and green.

One of the ways to do that is to have more laneways and courtyards.

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Sheppard and Rout also designed the new BNZ Centre in Cashel Square, which will be completed by the end of next year.

The BNZ Centre will front Hereford and Cashel Streets and will be the base of BNZ in Christchurch.

Sheppard and Rout Architects’ new BNZ Centre should be open in Cashel Mall by the end of next year. The first stage in Hereford Street is under construction now

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Cashel Mall has always been an iconic shopping centre in Christchurch, with the new BNZ Centre set to enhance the retail experience in the area.

It is seen as a real opportunity to revive Cashel Mall as the city’s principal retail experience.

Jasper says the BNZ Centre will be a significant addition to the cityscape. “The BNZ Centre will have two major laneways, three arcades, and a central courtyard; you’ll be able to wander through from the river.

“It’s a retail development, while the Gough development next door is a hospitality development. They will complement each other very well when they’re both finished.”

Stage 1 of the BNZ Centre in Hereford Street will be finished at the end of this year, with stage 2 on Cashel Street due for completion by the end of next year.

Significant other projects Sheppard and Rout has a number of other major projects underway within central Christchurch, including a four storey office building on the corner of Armagh and Durham Streets and a fivestorey office block in Victoria Street.

“We did one about a year ago which was the first commercial timber-framed building in Christchurch. It’s the Young Hunter House in Victoria Street, with Matisse occupying the ground floor. It’s very innovative technology using timber and post tensioning. We’ve done some other buildings using post-tension rocking wall technology, but not with timber.”

The design of Young Hunter House involved a practical integration of engineering and architecture, making the structure a fundamental part of the architecture. “Engineering has become even more important to how people design buildings since the earthquakes,” Jasper says.

Designing the new Christchurch The team at Sheppard and Rout has been listening to what people want their new city to look like, incorporating those ideas into the heart of their design projects.

“People like to see the bones of the building and how it’s put together.”

“We’re trying to pick up on themes and ideas that people started talking about after the earthquakes,” Jasper says.

In addition, Sheppard and Rout has a number of interesting housing projects on its books, as well as a high end apartment building in the city. Sheppard and Rout are also part of the architecture team constructing the major redevelopment of Burwood Hospital.

“We want to make the city far more people friendly, cycle friendly and green.

One of the ways to do that is to have more laneways and courtyards, like we’ve done with Stranges Building and the BNZ Centre.”

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It was designed by Sheppard and Rout Architects

Sheppard and Rout’s portfolio of successful projects includes: • Stranges and Glendenning Buildings • Christchurch International Airport • Burwood Hospital • Young Hunter House - 134 Victoria Street • Chester Street Townhouses • Cranmer Court • Beveridge Street Townhouses • Poynder Avenue house • Loudon Homestead • Garden Road House • Rangiora Borough School

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Property & Construction | Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Rangi’s brilliant building blocks for education Students and teachers at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School are revelling in their brand new school facilities, which include a new library, science centre, student services, and music, dance and performing arts buildings.

The Christchurch school lost 60 percent of its buildings due to damage caused by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Rangi Ruru principal, Julie Moor says the last stage in the project was completed in April, with the entire school community delighted with the results.

After the earthquakes, the school’s board of governors decided to redesign the entire campus and build a school flexible enough to meet the needs of tomorrow’s young women, focussed on the highest quality teaching and learning.

Stage 1 of the project involved rebuilding the school’s academic and cultural zones, and included the Gibson Centre, which houses the school’s library and information technology services. It is named after the Gibson sisters, who founded the school in 1889.

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Property & Construction | Rangi Ruru Girls' School The new Science Centre was opened in April 2014, with the Mana Wahine, the social sciences and student services building, opening the following month. The Rangi Ruru Museum and Gallery, and the Art and Technology buildings have also been strengthened and refurbished.

Julie says the school’s new 2,000 sqm Performing Arts Building was the last to be completed and is a fantastic asset to the school. It includes a 120 seat theatre, a modern dance studio, teaching spaces for music, drama and dance, practice rooms and a recording studio.

“We had a very conservative standard school built in an older style. What we’ve got now enables us to spread out and use every space as a teaching space,” she says.

“The students love the spaces. It was interesting last year seeing them move into the new buildings and take ownership of them and enjoy them.

The same thing has happened this year with the Performing Arts building.

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Property & Construction | Rangi Ruru Girls' School

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Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is now making preliminary plans for a new sports centre, which will be built in the next few years.

Julie says the Christchurch school is taking a break from construction, consolidating its financial position and looking forward to the final stages of its exciting rebuild, which will include a modern sports facility.

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• Moved to TeKoraha, Merivale site in 1923 • School motto Whaia to te Rangi means to “Seek the heavenly things” • School Values: Respect, Aroha, Enthusiasm and Endeavour, Generosity of Spirit, and Integrity • Currently has 650 students and more than 120 full and part time staff • 120 boarding students • Member of Independent Schools of New Zealand Organisation • Member of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Organisation.

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Property & Construction | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Design and construction expertise Leighs Construction built the first two stages of the school, which were completed in April and designed by Melbourne-based McIldowie Partners Architects.

“Leighs were an absolute joy to work with,” Julie says.

“It wasn’t easy for them, working in a school, but we had a stunning team. The architects have been wonderful to work with, along with the engineers and construction people. We’ve been very lucky to have built a team like that.” >

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Property & Construction | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Learning in and out of the classroom barriers of time and distance and facilitate shared Learning is a life skill that happens everywhere at Rangi. Teaching and learning programmes both curricular and co-curricular are designed to extend girls’ thinking and support them to develop skills and attributes to allow them to be life long learners.

The small class sizes enable teachers to make learning more personal. They encourage active participation and involvement of all, monitoring progress and providing a differentiated approach to meet the varying needs and requirements of learners.

Lessons are facilitated by teachers and supported by the integration of technology. Students are actively encouraged to bring and use their own devices at school. The power of the internet enables girls to make connections, overcome the

learning communities to open up different and more enriched ways of learning.

The curriculum is always developing and evolving and responds well to student feedback. Rangi has its own Ultranet, a secure online learning environment which promotes interactive and collaborative learning and is a warehouse for a wide range of learning resources.

Students have the ability to access these resources any time they choose and thus are equipped with the skills to direct their own learning, and parents Rangi Ruru girls rehearse in their new Merivale Lane Theatre have their own portal to enable them to be kept fully informed.

Culturally too, the school is exceptionally strong. education opportunities at universities in New Four separate dance troupes, drama and a Zealand and indeed around the world, before Nowadays over 90 percent of Rangi girls leave wonderfully wide selection of performing musical beginning exciting careers in business, law, the school and go on to study at university. They talent rehearse and perform throughout the school journalism, health, media and the arts to name just take up scholarship offers and enjoy tertiary year, competing in local, regional and a few well worn career paths forged by previous national competitions.

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The school is proud to offer a wide range of co-curricular activities and clubs in addition to the 40 plus sports it organises for its girls.

All of the mainstream popular sports are catered for as well as more esoteric choices from archery to Larcross. A full equestrian programme has been developed which enables students to gain further recognised qualifications. Students can even stable their own horses near the school’s riding facilities - another memorable first for Rangi, and indeed any girl’s school in the South Island.

With around 650 girls each week participating in at least one session of organised activity, the school has earned its reputation as one of the top sporting schools in the country.

Outside of school Rangi is active in supporting and contributing to the communities in which it operates. Various charitable activities raise money for worthy causes and the student cohort generously donates time to community service.

The fine reputation of Rangi Ruru is carried overseas in numerous school exchange opportunities and in the World Challenge Programme which includes community service in an underprivileged overseas community. CT Rangi Ruru Girls’ School 59 Hewitts Road Merivale Christchurch T (03) 983 3700 E office@rangiruru.school.nz www.rangiruru.school.nz

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Property & Construction | Dream Doors

Bringing any kitchen alive Installing a new kitchen can be a costly and stressful process, especially if you are completely removing old units to make way for the new, but it doesn’t always have to be difficult. Dream Doors are the kitchen experts.

They offer a range of services to customers to suit any need they might have. Whatever you are looking for, they have a number of solutions and a dedicated team waiting to help.

The Christchurch branch is owned and operated

by Tammy and Adrian Kay and has been since 2012, after they took it on to do their part in the rebuild. With every project managed by Adrian himself, they have a strong commitment to their customers, offering a complete package service – from the initial in-home appointment right through to the last finishing touch, they are with you every step of the way.

finished with the best quality European fittings.

Using top-brand appliances they ensure quality is present throughout each project and even offer a unique Dream Doors 10 year product warranty so you can trust that your kitchen will stand the test of time.

For more information you can visit their website or give them a call to arrange a home appointment. CT The Dream Doors Christchurch team

“We take all the stress out of getting your dream kitchen,” says Christchurch managing director Adrian Kay, “We project manage the whole process for you. We have our own experienced installers and trusted plumbers, electricians and gas fitters to ensure the project gets completed on time and to the highest standard. Our pricing includes everything so you know exactly what your project is going to cost right from the start – no surprise bills later on.”

Using the latest European Virtual Reality 3D software, Dream Doors can help customers visualise their dream kitchen before getting started on the real thing. But what really makes them special is their unique “facelift” service, which gives customers the ability to upgrade a kitchen rather than installing a completely new one – it’s more cost effective and less invasive.

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A better way to lift and repair The Canterbury earthquakes made many Christchurch homes settle into the soft earth around them, but thanks to Slabjacking NZ Limited, many have now been lifted back up where they belong.

Slabjacking NZ uses its own innovative system to lift and repair slabs and foundations damaged in the earthquakes. The company developed the system in 2012 after recognising a need for an alternative repair strategy that corrected floor levels without the potential to make the building perform in a worse manner in a future event.

Engineering professionals considered numerous options and had clear concerns that traditional underpinning (involving heavy concrete pads left under the existing foundations) and deep grout injection, resulted

in permanent point loads applied to the building foundations and ground below. The considerable weight of the underpins (often in excess of 2.5 tonnes for each pad), had the potential to undermine the ground and sink further in the event of a future earthquake.

As a number of engineers observed, concrete underpin pads have the potential to act like a “brick in a swimming pool” in a future earthquake, and drag your house foundations down with them.

Slabjacking NZ designed and developed a new low-impact system to level and repair earthquake damaged homes and buildings.

The company pioneered the use of temporary screw piles, used in conjunction with mechanical and hydraulic equipment specifically for this purpose. It spent 12 months designing, testing and refining its repair system and since then has repaired in excess of 100 buildings in and around Christchurch.

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Operations manager Rob McMullen says Slabjacking NZ works closely with all the main insurance companies and project management offices for its repair work, as well as private home owners and commercial building owners. CT

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Property & Construction | MAC Developments

For all your construction, demolition and contracting needs MAC Developments has built a customer base on its residential and commercial demolition work, but is now expanding into civil excavations and turnkey civil packages.

Will Giles has joined the team to manage the civil projects and assist with the changing movement of the company.

Managing director Daryl Hodder says while the demolition market has been great for business, MAC Developments is looking to expand its range of services to customers.

“We’d like to focus on small commercial and townhouse rebuilds,” he says.

“We already offer a civil package to main contractors, which include excavation and preparation for foundation and concrete works.

Further down the track I’d like us to be the main contractor and project manage jobs of a smaller scale.”

MAC Developments also manages subcontractors, including surfacing, kerbing, drainage and landscaping, to complete the project.

Heath and Safety is playing a large role in the rebuild of Christchurch, which MAC Developments has taken on-board by setting high standards throughout all of the company’s work sites. Site Safe Passports, First Aid Certificates and site inductions are a minimum requirement on demolition and construction sites. CT

MAC Developments PO Box 35119 Shirley Christchurch 8640 T 027 642 0263 E daryl@macdevelopments.co.nz www.macdevelopments.co.nz

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Recent projects that MAC Developments have completed include Hotel Montreal, where the company successfully completed the full site works package, carpentry and construction management services. It has also completed large-scale excavations at Kathmandu Head Office and Lichfield Carpark.

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We want to complete as much work as possible in-house as it makes the main contractor’s life so much easier.

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The MAC Developments team MAC Developments employs 22 staff and operates a large fleet of machinery suited for work on both the hills and flat.

Daryl and Will are both carpenters by trade and have managed many construction and demolition sites.

Daryl realises the importance of surrounding MAC with good people and says the team has a huge range of skills and expertise to complete the larger jobs.

“We want to complete as much work as possible in-house as it makes the main contractor’s life so much easier. If we can make the contractor’s life easy and take away all of their problems, then they will come to us,” he says.

It’s all about collaboration. We’re please to have been a small part of the success of MAC Developments.

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Property & Construction | Slate and Shingle Roofing

The roofing experts One of the most important aspects of a building’s structure, the importance of a good roof can’t be overstated. And, in our little corner of the South Pacific our homes and businesses are subjected to the best and worst Mother Nature can throw at them, making quality roofing integral.

Darren Armstrong, owner of local roofing firm Slate & Shingle Roofing, is passionate about roofing and everything that goes into ensuring a perfect result from every job, something he achieves by insisting on only the best quality materials and workmanship.

Slate & Shingle Roofing is a proud Canterbury company that provides quality roofing solutions for buildings of all shapes, sizes and ages.

Darren and his able team have been honoured to be a part of the Canterbury rebuild with restoration works completed on many heritage buildings, as well as stunning roofs for many brand new houses that are popping up all over the region.

Whether your roof is in need of some TLC and maintenance, a complete refit, or maybe you’ve decided that your new house deserves more than just a standard roofing job – Slate & Shingle

Roofing has the knowledge and experience to turn your vision into reality.

The Slate & Shingle team is well aware of what needs to be taken into consideration when planning a new roof or roofing restoration. When you think about how the roof of your building works to protect you and everything inside from the elements, it causes you to consider the calibre of the materials that are used in the construction. They must be able to withstand the full extremes of New Zealand’s weather, not just now but over a long period of time.

Even if you’re using quality roofing products, they must be applied with absolute precision and know-how in order for them to stand that test of time and function to their optimum.

Slate & Shingle Roofing keeps up with the latest in roofing advances, uses only the most durable products on the market proven to hold up in the

harshest of conditions, while meticulous detail extends into every corner of every roofing job, big or small, to ensure the job gets done right the first time.

There are no cutting corners here – the Slate & Shingle Roofing team know that your roof is the crowning glory of your greatest investment.

Proud to not only be Canterbury owned and operated, but also to be involved in the rebuild of our beautiful region, Slate & Shingle Roofing is all about quality, workmanship and using only the most durable materials. Simply fill out

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Property & Construction | Home Trends Builders

The trend setters They say ‘home is where the heart is’, but for Home Trends Builders the saying could equally be ‘the heart is where the home is’. Because, whether the local building firm is working on an upmarket waterside apartment or a warm and inviting family home, heart is a key ingredient.

The name behind more than 400 new homes throughout Canterbury, Home Trends Builders has been leading the local industry for more than 30 years, headed by Peter de Gouw who states proudly and emphatically that he remains as passionate today as the day he began building straight from school.

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“Our core business has always been new residential housing,” Peter explains.

“Since those early years we have produced everything from family homes and top end architectural apartments, to complex hillside builds and retirement units, which has given us wide exposure and a diverse skill set.”

Much like the earthquakes have changed the face of Christchurch, Home Trends Builders too has changed. The construction firm which has been committed to Christchurch’s growth for more than 30 years is now dedicated to the region’s recovery.

“Since the earthquakes we have become heavily involved in the residential rebuild, completing hundreds of repairs through EQC, insurance companies for over-cap repairs and insurance opt-outs.

“Today we have a specialised team of builders and project managers whose sole focus is earthquake repairs.”

While Home Trends Builders expects to carry out earthquake repairs for several more years, new builds are now starting to absorb much more of the production capacity. The company offers design and build options, utilising respected and licensed tradespeople as part of the team and has house and land packages available.

“We are currently involved in building the Stage 1 lakeside apartments in the Prestons Road subdivision. It’s an exciting project. These homes are the high quality of Clearwater homes, but without the Clearwater prices. They are absolutely beautiful and with half now sold, the people moving into them just love them.

Stage 2 will be coming up soon.

“We’re also involved with the building of three high end homes in Rhodes Street, Merivale, which will be coming onto the market soon.

Between that, our contract building and earthquake repairs we’re extremely busy.”

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We’re here for the long haul and it’s an exciting place to be. I’ve got the same passion today that I had on my first day on a building site all those years ago.

- PETER DE GOUW

Adapting to a changing marketplace

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Much like Christchurch has adapted to significant change, so too has Home Trends Builders.

The earthquake repairs the company has carried out during the past four years has been a steep learning curve, with new skills, methodologies and technologies enabling the rebuild of the city.

The residential rebuild has also required a unique response when dealing with customers, as Peter explains. “Four years on, earthquake repairs are still emotional for many people and requires careful handling. For most people their home is their biggest asset and to see that asset broken and having lived with it for so long can be devastating.

“It’s a great sense of accomplishment to be able to repair those homes, often to a standard above and beyond what they were before and present that back to the owners.”

Once a client meets with members of the Home Trends Builders team, they deal with the same people throughout the process.

Key staff have been with the company, some for as many as 23 years and that level of experience can assure clients they can deliver on their promises.

Perhaps the biggest sense of accomplishment for any business is the number of repeat customers one receives. For Home Trends Builders this reflects the high level of quality and service customers receive.

Peter foresees little change moving forward – as they say; if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.

“We will continue servicing the earthquake repairs which we expect to continue for the next 10 years, particularly in the hillside suburbs and Fendalton, where only a fraction of the work has been completed.

“We will continue to work on new homes and repairs. Canterbury is home. We know and understand the environment here. It’s an exciting place to be right now and we’re lucky to call this home.”

It’s the world’s best job, Peter says. He’s guiding his own teenage children into their chosen career paths now and they remind him often of his commonly used phrase, ‘if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life’. Peter insists he hasn’t.

“It’s truly the best life there is,” he says.

“Being able to produce something at the end of the day gives you such an immense sense of satisfaction; doing different things every day, meeting different people and taking pride in your work.

“I can drive around town today and see hundreds of houses that we have built over the years that are still there and that’s the biggest sense of accomplishment.

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Electrical | Sparks Auto Electric

Charging on The auto-electronic business in Christchurch is a busy one at the moment. With the number of HGV and commercial machinery on the rise due to the rebuild, together with everyday domestic jobs, there is a lot to be done. But Sparks Auto Electric is taking it in their stride.

range of services which include anything from smaller fix-it jobs on cars and campervans, through to larger jobs on heavy goods vehicles which they have seen a surge on in recent years due to the rebuild – and are more than happy to take on.

Although they are a small team of four, business seems to be going strong: “Auto-electricians generally around town are all under the pump. There seems to be a bit of a shortage of them so we’re very busy all the time, but we always endeavour to get to everybody in a timely fashion,” says company director Anne Williamson.

Being a solid occupant of Maunsell Street for the past 25 years, they’re no strangers to the comings and goings of the city. Under new management, they still offer the same wide

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Here it is Sam’s business and he takes pride in what he does, so it’s a job well done,” Anne explains.

The team are also dedicated to efficiency and believe that communication is key. Electrical systems can be confusing at times, so when a customer comes in with a problem, the team focus on being as clear as possible about the work required and offer a range of repair options.

Throughout the process, customers are also kept Sparks Auto Electric Ltd well informed for peace of mind.

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Making work sites manageable

The team at Builders Blitz can undertake a range of construction site work, including building fences, decks and all sorts of maintenance work

Builders Blitz does the jobs on site that no one else wants to do and is working hard to expand its range of core services.

The Christchurch company was formed four years ago to do building site clean-ups and has established a large customer base among the city’s building companies.

become unsafe and untidy quickly with a lot of trades working on site.

Once people realise they need us they use us for every job.”

Clayton recognises the outside appearance of a work site is critical to project success.

Site owners and the general public do not want to see a messy work site, as it can cause hazards like debris blowing into the road and neighbouring areas. Having a neat and tidy work site is invaluable to the successful completion of any project.

The team at Builders Blitz is not afraid of getting stuck into even the messiest of building sites.

“We’re the only site tidy specialists in the country. Building sites are usually left pretty messy. We often do more than 15 a day and we’re very busy,” he says. “Some jobs only Managing director Clayton Kilkelly says Builders take 10 minutes but a standard residential site Blitz’s main service involves tidying up building sites during and after the build process. Sites can can take us up to eight hours for really bad ones.

Wide range of building services Builders Blitz is now working to expand its range of services and undertakes a variety of other construction site work, including building fences and decks and all kinds of maintenance work.

“We’ll do pretty much anything that no one else can or wants to do. The company was built around the ‘can-do’ attitude; if they ask us to do something, I’ll see if we can do it. Generally the answer is yes,” Clayton says.

Builders Blitz employs a construction and maintenance crew, who are not certified builders but have a great range of skills. They’re also cheaper than a certified builder, with a simple rates schedule.

“We can’t do anything that requires a consent, but I employ good guys who know what they’re doing,” Clayton says. “We get a lot of warranty work from building companies and go in and fix other’s mistakes.”

Builders Blitz offers an amazing range of on-site services at great rates, including: • Full external and internal site clean ups during and after the building process • Rubbish and brick removal • Sawdust spreading • Recycling of timber, steel, gib, cardboard, plastic and hardfill • Floor protection • Maintenance and warranty work • Fence and deck building • A mobile security service • Builders Blitz will save you time and money • The company thrives on the jobs that you don’t want to do and probably can’t find anyone else.

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New mobile security service Builders Blitz is now offering a new mobile security service for building sites.

“We’re the last tradies on site working when everyone else is tucked up in bed. We come in at night time and there are doors and windows left open and we lock it all up. We’re now offering that as a separate service.” CT Builders Blitz will clean up any construction site before or after the job is completed

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Business Development | Laney Apparel

Contemporary wear for today’s life and style The earthquakes have changed the very shape of our city, right down to our fashion and today high-vis clothing is about as Kiwi as the ‘swannie’, a wardrobe staple of the teams across the city rebuilding from the ground up.

“The days are gone when builders could walk onto a jobsite in stubbies and a singlet,” he laughs.

Contractors heading into private properties to carry out earthquake repairs need the appropriate high-vis gear for health and safety and what better advertisement for your company than tidy work gear and high visibility garments featuring your company logo?

“It doesn’t have to be an expensive exercise,” Brendan says.

“Most of these companies have got great branded logos and we can put these onto the garments so that when your guys are heading to a worksite or a private property, they’re looking sharp and people know who they are.”

After more than 20 years at the forefront of the apparel industry, local supplier JW Sport has also been shaped by the quakes, with high visibility gear, corporate uniforms and work wear playing an increasing role in the company’s product range.

Sportswear continues to play a strong part in Laney Apparel’s product range however, and the company can provide a wide range of polo shirts, t-shirts, singlets and caps, also with logos and numbers added.

“Because we have always been JW Sport, there’s always been that perception that we’re just a sports gear supplier, but we do a significant amount of corporate uniforms and other work wear and it was important for us to relay that in our name, so we’ve rebranded to Laney Apparel,” managing director Brendan Laney explains.

“We’re in a good spot, with a highly visual Blenheim Road site, people see us every day and we’re easy to get to. But most importantly are those ongoing relationships.” CT

Supplying loyalty Earthtech Ltd, Solid Builders and Advanced Excavating are just some of the loyal clients Brendan says have been integral to Laney Apparel’s success. Also Anderson Sandford and Allen lawyers and business advisors The Tauraus Group.

“Most of them have been with me since day dot. If it wasn’t for all my customers, the loyalty they’ve offered me and the great relationships, there wouldn’t be a business,” he says. “We’re really appreciative, loyalty is an important attribute for us and we like to think our product and service plays a key role in them coming back to us.”

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Laney Apparel can provide the full design service in-house. “Our graphic artist Riley is fantastic and can do the design right from start to finish,” he says.

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“This allows you to have something that is unique to your company. It’s an extremely fulfilling part of the job, seeing companies out there featuring our design work with gear that is completely unique to their business.”

As a young lad Brendan had worked for the company which has been in Christchurch for more than 20 years. After successfully pursuing a professional rugby career he decided it was time to “get a real job”, purchasing the Blenheim Road based business eight years ago.

“It’s extremely competitive out there,” he says of the local apparel industry.

“There’s a lot of players operating out of the back of their cars with low overheads and of course there’s the usual fly by nighters of any industry. One of the key reasons we’ve been able to stick around so long is the relationships we have with our various clients.

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Business Development | Tui Electrical

Ensuring clients get the right design Tui Electrical started out in 2012 with a strong focus on customer service, excellent communication and good old honest work. Three years on, the business is still going strong and owner Sam Lim regards the decision to go it alone as “the best thing I’ve ever done”.

Now based in Halswell, Tui Electrical offers a complete range of electrical services such as custom lighting design, supply and installation of LED lighting, repairs and maintenance, and a big focus on new builds in the south west of Christchurch, along with offering a free quotation service.

Sam prides himself on his customer service and communication, believing that they are the most important things when running a business. He likes talking to his customers in person and understands that it can be difficult to know what solution might work best for their home.

“A lot of our clients generally don’t know what they need or want until they have talked to someone in the trade who can come out to their house and create an electrical plan that is

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Focus | Porters Ski Area

Porters Ski Area upgrades pack some punch Porters Ski Area is back for the 2015 ski season and better than ever before. The largest and most extensive redevelopment in the ski area’s history is now complete and open to the public.

The Porters Ski Area team had their work cut out for them, labouring tirelessly during the past summer to deliver the new area. The work totalling $7 million covers a brand new Doppelmayr fixed grip quad chairlift, which has been installed on the south side of the valley.

The new chair “Easy Rider” has 93 chairs and can carry up to 2,000 people an hour. This improvement means the T-bar no longer cuts the run in half.

The improvements also include large scale earthworks which have seen more than 65,000

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cubic metres of material moved to improve the ski area terrain and facilities. Thanks to the extensive works, skiers and snowboarders no longer face steep climbs up to access tracks; all slopes are now in easy reach.

Plus a new beginner’s area has been created adjacent to the existing intermediate lift.

This will be serviced by a Sunkid carpet lift and offer a fantastic terrain progression for beginners.

All lifts (except the two upper T-bars) are electrical, driven from a new power plant installed down the valley. This means no more noise from diesel engines in the base area.

All these improvements have made Porters Ski Area a first-class ski field for beginners to advanced. And since it’s the closest ski area to Christchurch there’s nothing stopping you from testing out the fresh white powder this season at Porters. CT 85 North Terrace Darfield PH: 03 3187 474 Email: info@darfielditm.co.nz

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Focus | EA Networks Centre

Ashburton’s first class sporting facility Ashburton residents are revelling in their new swimming and sports facility, which is attracting plenty of interest from the public and sports groups alike.

The Ashburton District Council’s new EA Networks Centre is a first class aquatic and recreational facility designed to meet the sporting needs of the Ashburton district now and into the future.

and fitness testing equipment. The indoor stadium houses four competition-sized courts, spectator seating and a sports house is providing administration space for local sports organisations.

The EA Networks Centre in River Terrace opened for business on May 10 and has seen great numbers through the door.

In addition to the aquatic and sports facilities, the impressive new complex also features two modern meeting rooms available for hire (including for children’s parties), and retail products for adults and children. An onsite café has recently been let to Ashburton business Taste, which has an existing café next door to Countdown. The new Taste café should be open in early July.

The centre includes four indoor pools, as well as a spa and steam room, four indoor courts, two outdoor courts and offers a broad range of aquatic and fitness facilities, including Les Mills and spinning group fitness classes, AshSwim Swim School, aquacise classes, and a fully equipped fitness centre featuring the latest gym

A fully equipped fitness centre is now open for business at the new EA Networks Centre in Ashburton

Council sports facility manager, Steve Prescott says the public has been quick to embrace the new $34.5 million complex, which replaces an old community swimming pool that had served the town for more than 30 years.

“Ashburton had outgrown it and we needed something that would be future proof,” he says.

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“We’re very happy with the new facility.

The public are pretty impressed with it as well and the numbers through the door are testament to that. We’re averaging 600-700 people each week day and over 1000 people a day at the weekend. Most people are very positive.”

The EA Networks Centre was designed by architect Alex Head of Warren and Mahoney, and built by Naylor Love Construction.

Building work began in October 2013 and was completed on time and to budget in April this year.

“Naylor Love did a great job and their two guys onsite, Nick Cornane and Peter Taylor, were fantastic to work with,” Steve says.

“It’s a pretty special complex and I think the Ashburton District Council should be commended for taking a punt and building what they built.”

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Focus | EA Networks Centre

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We’re very happy with the new facility.

The public are pretty impressed with it as well and the numbers through the door are testament to that.

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- STEVE PRESCOTT, COUNCIL SPORTS FACILITY MANAGER

The lazy river is a popular feature of the new EA Networks Centre in Ashburton

The EA Networks Centre features a range of sports facilities and services, including: • Main Pool, 25m x 25m and 1.1m to 1.8m deep (10 lanes) • Hydrotherapy Pool, 20m x 12m and 1.1m x 1.8m deep. Includes wheelchair access • Leisure Pool with wet deck and lazy/rapid river • Learn to Swim Pool and scheduled classes for all ages • Toddlers Pool

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Focus | EA Networks Centre

Local clubs embrace new facility Ashburton sports clubs and enthusiasts are making the most of the new EA Networks Centre facilities.

Situated on an old river terrace along the Ashburton River, the 8000 sqm facility is the first step in developing a recreation precinct complete with outdoor cricket, hockey and rugby pitches.

The Ashburton District Council wants the facility to serve the wider mid-Canterbury region.

The aquatic centre features a 10 lane, 25m swimming pool, which has been approved to hold national short-course swimming events.

Steve says the district’s netball competition has moved its entire tournament indoors at the facility, with games scheduled several times a week. Basketball and badminton teams are also using the indoor courts. CT EA Networks Centre 20 River Terrace Ashburton T (03) 308 4020 Bookings (03) 307 9619 E info@adc.govt.nz www.eanetworkscentre.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Phased Electrical Solutions

Giving you complete control Phased Electrical Solutions can provide a turnkey electrical package for mechanical services and control systems for any commercial, industrial or new builds.

It covers everything from boilers to control of the HVAC plant, switchboard design and manufacturing, control systems and large electrical projects, as well as servicing.

The Christchurch-based electrical contracting company is owned by Brian and Catherina Merry and formed 20 years ago after Brian had gained extensive experience in the specialist fields of mechanical services, control and refrigeration industries.

“We offer a solution to mechanical services control systems by understanding the operation and being able to work in conjunction with controls companies to get the plant functioning the correct way,” Brian says.

“We do designs or work from consultants, build our own switchboards and control panels from the design concept to the installation of the cabling systems and then the commission of the plant.”

Phased Electrical Solutions has extensive experience in control interfacing to all types of mechanical plant. This high level of

knowledge enables its skilled team to complete complex projects on time, within budget and with minimal disruption.

Another key aspect of Phased Electrical Solutions’ work is service and maintenance, which allows clients to have total confidence in their new systems.

Significant projects The company is focussed on servicing Christchurch’s commercial base, but has completed major projects as far away as Antarctica, where a team spent a winter seven years ago upgrading the power generation system, new main switchboards and mechanical services switchboards to a plant servicing Scott Base, while ensuring the power remained on at all times.

“We’ve been up to the top of the South Island and have done the first upgrade of Queenstown Airport, which took two years. We do a lot of mechanical and control systems in hospitals, universities, schools, supermarkets and commercial buildings.

the Redcliffs New World, Meadow Fresh upgrade and an upgrade to the Sudima Hotel.

Specialist design, build and installation services include: • HVAC control • PLCs • Security systems • BMS control systems • Large electrical projects • Switchboard design and manufacturing for Mechanical Services.

“We’re very particular in high standards and we give clients packages that works for their operation; we know what we’re talking about.”

New premises Phased Electrical Solutions is now operating from a large new premises in Expo Place, after it was forced to move out of its previous premises in Hillview Road due to earthquake damage.

Brian Merry says the move to Expo Place in November has been great for the growing company, which now has more office space and room for its 16 staff. CT

“Some of our recent projects are the Lincoln University’s Landscape and Architectural Building, Hornby Hub, Graham Condon Pool complex and The Press redevelopment before the earthquake. We’ve done a lot of work at Canterbury and Lincoln Universities.”

Phased Electrical Solutions Limited 1 Expo Place Bromley Christchurch T (03) 982 2600 E brian@pesl.co.nz www.pesl.co.nz

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Focus | Customlight Engineering

Engineered solutions Customlight Engineering started from humble beginnings back in 1975 and now, 40 years on and still privately owned, the nimble team of five proudly serve customers from across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.

Specialising in lighting and engineering, its range of customers include hospitals, malls and supermarkets. Work features fitting the Christmas lights for the Christchurch City Council, creating signage for companies across New Zealand and beyond and, more recently, outfitting various Accor hotels across Australia with LED backlit bathroom mirrors.

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New manager, Glen Wykes has an NZCE mechanical degree and almost seven years’ experience in sheet metal design, prototyping and manufacturing. In his safe hands, the company continues to supply customers with a variety of services not just focussed within lighting and engineering, but also in sheet metal, powder coating, mirror technology and many others.

“Being able to move with changes in technology and stay relevant to the industry,” has been the key to their success according to Glen.

There is a lot to be said about staying at the top of your game for four decades. Here’s to another 40 years. CT

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Focus | New Zealand Bookkeepers Association

Understanding your numbers “Every successful company is underpinned by good financial accounting and sound bookkeeping is the cornerstone of this,” the New Zealand Bookkeepers Association (NZBAI) president Melanie Morris explains.

For as long as civilisation has been engaging in trade, bookkeeping has existed in some form to record financial transactions. It’s the language of business. Yet despite its age and importance, it took until the 21st century for bookkeeping to be recognised as a profession in New Zealand.

The NZBAI has raised the bar in the industry to ensure New Zealand businesses are building their futures on solid bookkeeping foundations and this year celebrates its fifth birthday.

The association will be celebrating its milestone at the 3rd Annual Conference on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th of July at the ASB Cube, 12 Jellicoe Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

Find out more at www.nzbookkeepers.co.nz/conference.

Founding president Melanie identified the need for a professional body that would set and provide industry standards, as well as educational, developmental and community support, forming the association in 2010.

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Whether you need an hour here and there, or require regular assistance, we offer fee packages that are flexible to suit your budget.

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The focus of the conference this year is adding value, Melanie says. “We have a fantastic line up of speakers, and we’re really looking forward to it. The conference has doubled every year it has run."

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A special membership discount (mention you are a member) saves you over $540 a year. The program is designed to help you grow your business by looking at systems, processes, sales and marketing efforts and results. The Turbo Boost program lifts your revenue and shows you how to increase your capability, productivity and capacity profitably.

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Initially a “kitchen and table top bookkeeper” herself, NZBAI president Melanie Morris fell into the profession in 2006 when she had an unexpected change in employment circumstances and began working from home around her young family.

“My working career centred around administration, management and selfemployment however, when I had to support two young children from home and needed to look into what I could do, bookkeeping offered a great option and it grew from there.”

A few years later the business had grown and Melanie was now employing staff when a situation arose with Inland Revenue seeking to review a client’s books. “I realised pretty quickly I didn’t have anywhere to go for support or advice and, as we did not have an association I was on my own,” Melanie says.

Run by a strong executive team of industry volunteers from accounting and bookkeeping professions throughout the country who are passionate about the industry, the NZBAI holds year-round training seminars and networking events, as well as an annual conference and an awards ceremony for more than 250 members around the country.

Nationwide regional directors hold regular coffee meetings featuring guest speakers and deliver education online, while the association has teamed up with The Career Academy which now offers a Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Both individuals and organisations can sign up for NZBAI membership. The benefits include having access to a strong support network of like-minded professionals, as well as a library of resources and templates.

The NZBAI continues to reach out to those sole trading bookkeepers – the mums working around young children, the tradesperson’s wife who is balancing the books for the family business and other administration roles which require bookkeeping skills.

Members receive regular communications and industry updates, and can take advantage of discounts on software, events, training and seminars. Importantly, each member has the opportunity to take an online exam and become certified. Certification shows that a high industry standard has been met.

“It’s important for them to recognise they can get a great benefit from being involved with the association,” Melanie explains.

Today the association offers three membership levels, from associates who haven’t sat the online certification test but still attend events

The NZ Bookkeepers Association team members led by president Melanie Morris (front row, second from left) and to her left, vice president Lisa Martin

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“I realised there needed to be a professional association which provided standards, support and education and importantly, could bridge the gap between bookkeepers operating in a coporate capacity and sole trading bookkeepers.”

“They’re the ones who don’t necessarily have experience in this area and potentially the ones who need the support, advice and education we can provide. We don’t know what we don’t know.”

and receive regular newsletters, to full certified members who have use of the membership logo and certified badge, as well as being able to market on the NZBAI website.

“Member benefits have gone from simply being a member to receiving access to significant member discounts and offers specific to bookkeeping such as insurance.”

“Then there are our corporate members who have jumped through a few more hoops – they have terms of engagement, public liability insurance and gone to the next level with their bookkeeping business,” Melanie says.

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Focus | New Zealand Bookkeepers Association

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To have come from where we began with an idea and need, to where we are now, is an incredible feat and to be playing such a key role in the ongoing recognition of that industry is a great feeling.

skilled professionals who are highly dynamic and innovative.

“We are also seeing a change in the way that bookkeepers are becoming the new educators, providing valuable add-on services such as scoping, implementation and training in the best software available to help streamline and provide real benefit to small business.”

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The NZ Bookkeepers Association founding committee members “We are now finding that businesses are seeking the services and advice from the association when hiring accounts and administration help.

Certified bookkeepers are similar to master builders in that they are at the top of their game.

They offer a standard of service that has been recognised by a leading industry body. While the association is still in its early days, it has already been recognised as a valuable interface between the industry and several organisations including Inland Revenue.

“One major challenge has been to bring bookkeeping into line with other recognised professions. Traditionally, bookkeeping has been perceived as something that ‘anyone’ can do,” Melanie says.

Its reputation as the ‘go to’ help centre for accountants and bookkeepers is growing and increasingly companies, individuals and sponsors are signing up. As the association learns more about its members, so it is further able to tailor its services.

“The NZBAI confronted this misconception and now presents bookkeeping as a valid and rewarding career choice. Through our conferences and training programmes, we also demonstrate that bookkeepers are

Melanie says the NZBAI intends to “continue to grow its membership, to keep improving standards within the industry, to offer more training and networking events, and to continue positioning good bookkeeping as essential to every business in New Zealand”.

“Bookkeeping is one of the oldest professions.

Yet until the association was formed, it wasn’t recognised as a profession in New Zealand,” she says.

“To have come from where we began with an idea and need, to where we are now, is an incredible feat and to be playing such a key role in the ongoing recognition of that industry is a great feeling.”

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If you’re a New Zealand bookkeeper or accounts clerk looking to accelerate your knowledge and career, NZBAI will keep you up to speed, so that you’re getting the best out of your work, and essentially, out of yourself.

“We welcome members who may not consider themselves to be bookkeepers – perhaps they’re doing payroll or GST. Even though they’re in an employed environment, we can still offer them standards, education and support which, when you’re on your own, can make all the difference.”

To find a Certified Bookkeeper anywhere in the country, simply visit the NZBAI website. CT NZ Bookkeepers Association Incorporated Level 4 James Smith Building 55 Cuba Street Wellington 6141 T 0800 463 488 E info@nzbookkeepers.co.nz www.nzbookkeepers.co.nz

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Your specialist service and maintenance electricians If your commercial or industrial property is in need of an experienced and reliable electrical contractor at its beck and call, Clarkson Electrical is the answer.

Clarkson Electrical is the service and maintenance company specialists. It is in the business of keeping your business premises running smoothly; overseeing electrical service and maintenance is their forte and they are hazardous area specialists. But in addition to this they can offer building repairs, gardening and grounds upkeep as well.

look for new clients. “We’re at a point where we want to expand our business and develop a bigger client base.

Clarkson’s established a branch in Christchurch more than five years ago after winning a national contract with an international oil company.

Service to your door

Today it services a number of customers in Canterbury including nationwide petrol station companies and major market leading fast food restaurant companies. The trust and responsibility these nationwide chains put into Clarkson Electrical speak volumes about the businesses' high level of customer service and quality workmanship.

No man stands alone Running a company well is often part of a wider effort with key business partners.

So Clarkson Electrical would like to express its thanks for the support and ongoing commitment from CDF National and Repeat Engravers.

Growth spurt The company has now got its sights set on expanding beyond its core customers and is equipped and capable of offering a comprehensive package of services to new Canterbury customers.

Jeff says the southern team is now keen to grow and the time has come for it to get out there and

Clarkson Electrical offers Christchurch customers a 24/7 support service for emergencies and breakdowns to minimise business interruption and downtime.

“The company is capable and driven to expand its offerings and services to new Christchurch customers; we’re committed to the city and plan to play a long-term role here.”

While being big enough to maintain clients’ sites located throughout the country, Clarkson Electrical is still small enough to remain a family owned and run business with all the benefits that brings.

Its set up is ideal for national companies because Clarkson Electrical is New Zealand wide too with its own branches throughout the country. The company also has a large network of subcontractors to ensure clients with a varied geographical base can be fully supported. However Jeff says he prefers to oversee all jobs where possible to guarantee a high consistency of work.

“We regularly travel throughout the island to our clients' outlets to compete the more specialised jobs rather than subcontracting these out. This ensures the consistency of the work is high and we get the job done right.

It does cost the company a bit of extra money but our policy is ‘do it right the first time’ and we mean it.”

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Christchurch based manager, Jeff Brunton says the company is in a niche market at the moment, particularly in the Christchurch branch, because the bulk of its work comes from its three national clients.

National support and backup

Clarkson Electrical has considerable experience with projects in hazardous areas. While many electrical companies steer clear of hazardous areas, Clarkson Electrical is more than capable to tackle this work.

Businesses using or storing volatile or flammable materials (such as printing inks, thinners, paints, chemicals, petrol, gas), need to ensure that electrical installations and maintenance comply with hazardous area standards and practices.

Non-compliance poses enormous safety risk and financial claims against business owners under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and/or with individual insurers. It is important to have your building or site audited and to make changes to ensure compliance is met in hazardous area.

The wide range of services includes: • Electrical contracts plus design and build • Preventative electrical maintenance and servicing • Routine scheduled maintenance • Property maintenance plan • Switchboard installations • Electrical consulting • Compliance with electrical regulations • IQP inspections

• Infrared thermal imaging to detect electrical faults • Qualifications and experience in hazardous area work • Full property interior and exterior maintenance, including gardens Key services of Clarkson Hazardous include: • Hazardous site audit • Design services • Appraisal of electrical installation • Compliance with hazardous area standards • Hazardous inspections • Hazardous area four-yearly re-inspections. CT Clarkson Electrical Limited 28a Acheron Drive Riccarton Christchurch 8041 T (03) 366 9440 M 027 512 7252 0800 363 080 www.clarksons.co.nz

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Entertainment | Showbiz Christchurch

Back on centre stage A vibrant arts scene is one of the hallmarks of any world class city and it’s something Showbiz Christchurch’s newly appointed general manager, Michael Bayly is working towards re-creating as our city finds its feet once again.

Showbiz Christchurch recently finished a successful season of The Phantom of the Opera. Photo courtesy of Danielle Colvin Photography

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Entertainment | Showbiz Christchurch Michael is duly excited about the future of musical theatre in the city and the magnificent redevelopment of the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Showbiz Christchurch has just finished a hugely successful season of The Phantom of the Opera, which was its first major, large scale production at The Isaac Theatre Royal since the February 2011 earthquake.

Michael was appointed general manager in midMay and has extensive experience in both the business sector and performing arts, including musical theatre and opera.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the post-earthquake re-emergence of Showbiz in setting the national standard for large scale, fully staged musical theatre productions,” he says.

“I look forward to the greatly increased opportunities to see major musicals that Showbiz is bringing to Christchurch with its return to the Isaac Theatre Royal in 2015 and beyond.”

Showbiz Christchurch is back with a bang after four years out of the spotlight.

The February 2011 earthquake greatly reduced Showbiz’s operations until April this year, when it launched a three week season of The Phantom of the Opera at the newly repaired and refurbished Isaac Theatre Royal.

Michael says the season of Phantom was a huge success, and is now preparing for their next show, Monty Python’s Spamalot, which will open on September 4, the fifth anniversary of the first Canterbury earthquake. Shows booked for 2016 include Mamma Mia (April), Hairspray (June) and Evita (Sept).

Showbiz Christchurch’s world class productions include large live orchestras, West End quality sets and costumes, and state of the art sound and lighting rigs.

Showbiz has a long history of great productions in Christchurch, including Les Miserables, Me and My Girl, Chess, 42nd Street, Grease, JC Superstar, Cats, Chicago, Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, and the recent Phantom of The Opera.

Business alignments available Michael says Showbiz Christchurch is now one of the largest musical theatre companies in New Zealand and a major part of a consortium obtaining the rights to bring new shows and New Zealand premieres to the country.

He is excited about the organisation’s future and is keen to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities with local businesses, who are encouraged to contact him to talk about possibilities at all levels, right up to show naming rights.

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I look forward to the greatly increased opportunities to see major musicals that Showbiz is bringing to Christchurch with its return to the Isaac Theatre Royal in 2015 and beyond.

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“We already have a number of historic alignments with funders and business partnerships that have been in place for many years,” he says.

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Hospitality | Vesuvio Restaurant

Hospitality | Service Foods

The heart of Europe in Fresh produce downtown Christchurch delivered daily The key to longevity in business, as in life, is the ability to move with the times, to adapt to meet changing needs and adopting the evolutionary process as a means to stay at the top of your game.

Vesuvio is the wine/ tapas/ jazz/ all-of-the-above, bar of your dreams.

Tucked neatly into Carlton Courts on Papanui Road, it’s a little slice of Europe right on your doorstep.

Originally established in 1992 on Oxford Terrace, it recently re-opened its doors in a new courtyard setting that is close to the “urban living” culture that Vesuvio lives and breathes.

recommendation and for the cocktail lovers, the bar crew swear by the Trinidad Sour and Corpse Reviver; apparently must-haves if you are serious about your cocktails.

Being literally hand-made, the bar is filled with a relaxed ambiance that invites people to enjoy excellent food, the best wines and, depending on what night you land on, live music. The warm atmosphere is the perfect escape from the creeping winter nights.

On Saturday nights they put on performances by the best Jazz musicians in town; Monday is Musician’s Night with an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and fusion, while Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Friday nights each have their own theme with soul, blues, R&B and African groove setting the musical accent for the evening.

Some of their popular dishes include the Bruschettini (baby bruschetta) with Buffalo Feta, Owner, Matt Lingens believes there is no other chargrilled Moroccan Lamb with Harissa, and the place in Christchurch quite like it. “Vesuvio Roast Beef Crostini with Horseradish Remoulade. is a culture – a food, drink, music, arts and conversation culture that is European at heart,” Each of their 40 open wines are specifically he says. hand picked. If this leaves you too spoiled for choice, the 2009 KariKari Toa Iti is a definite “The chargrilled ciabatta bread that we serve with our olives and many of our tapas dishes is roasted on the grill, then brushed with garlic oil, and seasoned with sea-salt flakes and a touch of rosemary,” and it is a personal favourite because “good, warm bread is at the centre of our food culture and, while simple, always make you feel at home.”

Their Facebook page is updated almost every day with goings on, new announcements and live music updates so be sure to take a look, or else risk missing out. CT

Clos Marguerite offers you single-vineyard wines that are a harmonious blend of old-world experience and knowledge combined with new-world innovation and vision.

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.

While Service Foods is today one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated food service distribution businesses, it started from humble beginnings and it’s been the conscious decision to move with the times which has seen the company go from strength to strength.

The extent to which Service Foods has been working to expand its reach across New Zealand from its two locations, in Auckland and Christchurch, is evident in three company milestones occurring this year.

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 stands 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.”

Aneil says Service Foods’ proactive and competitive operation has ensured its success will be ongoing, with the company covering Auckland, the Waikato and Canterbury by truck and other regions by freight.

“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.”

Being successful in business is all about communication and, with this, establishing and maintaining working relationships with both suppliers and clients alike. “Our strong relationships with our suppliers and clients has played an extremely important role in our success,” he says.

So Service Foods would like to thank all its clients, suppliers and partners. With this in mind, it thanks those companies who have supported the company on these pages: South Island Fresh Foods and Aoraki Smokehouse Salmon. CT Service Foods Limited 220 Cumnor Terrace Woolston Christchurch T (03) 389 9909 www.servicefoods.co.nz

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