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Issue 135 | October 2015

TURNING THE TIDE

MAYOR DAMON ODEYâ€™S MISSION TO TURBOCHARGE TIMARU

FISHING IN A SMALL POND Catching the right people in a tough market

THE PATTERNS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

Harnessing outside ideas

10 ways to structure your day

Movers and shakers who found their own groove

Start-up survival guide 9 questions for Catarina Gutierrez

WHY PERSPIRATION MATTERS MORE THAN INSPIRATION

Embrace disruption to stay agile

Issue 135 October 2015

In this issue... Viewpoints

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6 The PM’s desk

9 Fishing in a small pond

John Key discusses how Canterbury tourism’s reclaimed mojo is a vital economic driver

6 Harnessing outside ideas

Kevin Vincent on why advisory groups are a great addition to any SME Canterbury Today

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6 The importance of maintaining hiring standards

Robbie McIlraith on the perils of hiring in a hurry

7 Aligning return expectations with reality

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GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS Kylie Palermo

Cameron Watson talks about the misaligned expectations most investors have between risk and return rates

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7 A new way of working

Jane Cowan-Harris explores the ins and outs of activity based working

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22 Focus on Timaru

How to catch the people you want in a tough market

12 Ten ways to structure your day

Aoraki Development Business and Tourism looks to drive the region’s economy into a new era and attract skilled workers to a great place to call home. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is one of the country’s great bike rides

Daily routines that increase productivity

32 Focus 13 The patterns of highly successful people Daily habits of big time players that aren’t what you’d expect

How AB Equipment helps you keep expensive machinery in ideal working order and Hohepa Canterbury’s mission to create opportunities for individuals to reach goals and realise aspirations

14 Start-up survival guide

36 Health & Beauty

Nine questions for Catarina Gutierrez from the Ministry of Awesome

The Christchurch Eye Surgery’s clear focus on patients’ vision, Homestead Health and Beauty, and how your business can help fight a killer disease with The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

19 Lifestyles Everything from gadgets and gizmos to hat stands and baubles

Mayor Damon Odey’s mission to turbocharge Timaru

Should your accounting solutions be in the cloud? Martz Witty says the answer is a definite… maybe

8 Embracing disruption for the sake of agility

Dave Sewell says you shouldn’t confront disruption, but actively seek it

40 Goods & Services Fishing and hunting specialists Hamils North Canterbury, Ross Galt Lock and Alarm Services, Allan Scott Family Winemakers turn traditions on their head, Protocol on Colombo, and Redcliffs New World.

20 Turning the tide

7 Business head in the clouds?

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48 Property & Construction Waterloo Business Park, the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation, Ryan’s Kitchens, Durasteel Structures, NK Window Solutions, Fleetwood Construction, Carl Taylor Homes, Sugrue Construction, Neil Rich Builders and Lone Pine Building

64 Agribusiness 8 Perspiration matters more than inspiration

Inspiration might be a beautiful thing, but Colin Clapp suggests that its continuous effort that makes the real difference

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65 Hospitality If you’re in the mood for some Mediterranean flair, then the place to feel right at home at Casa Nostra, Christchurch’s newest authentic Italian restaurant. And how Paint ‘n’ Sip Studio helps unleash your inner creative

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Southern attractions

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

Every New Zealander knows we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and over the past year, we’ve welcomed a record three million visitors, which is fantastic news. This milestone is a great testament to New Zealand’s tourism industry, and to the hard work of all those involved in the sector. Not only are record numbers of visitors coming to New Zealand, they’re also staying for longer and spending more than ever before. In the year to July, those three million visitors spent a total of $8.7 billion during their stay – up 28 percent on the previous 12 months. This is helping to boost our economy – not only in our main cities, but also in the regions, and creating more jobs and opportunities for New Zealanders. The South Island tourism industry in particular is thriving. Christchurch saw an increase of almost 440,000 international visitors in the past year and it’s estimated those visitors spent around $837 million during their stay. Tourism operators in Canterbury have had to face some unique and difficult challenges and these results are evidence of their perseverance and innovation. The tourism industry is a significant part of New Zealand’s economy – it’s our second biggest export earner, contributing around seven percent to our GDP. That’s why the National-led Government has invested an unprecedented $600 million in tourism and tourism promotion. That’s also why we’re investing in the New Zealand Cycle Trail, which consists of 23 great rides across the country, to help attract more tourists. These include the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and the St James Cycle Trail in the Canterbury region. Given everything the region has been through during the past five years, it’s encouraging to see more people are feeling positive about their lives in the latest wellbeing survey, even though many people are still dealing with significant stress. As momentum in the rebuild continues, it’s also great to see anchor projects progressing that benefit not only those in the city, but tourists visiting too. The second and final stage of Christchurch’s new $53 million Bus Interchange opened in recent months – the first Governmentled anchor project to be completed. Others like the Avon River Precinct and Justice and Emergency Services Precinct are also well advanced. The first of the South Island cycleways to be funded by the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme have also opened in Canterbury, helping make cycling a safer, more attractive transport choice for thousands of people. I’m looking forward to reaching our next milestone in tourism and in the progress of the Canterbury rebuild.

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Harnessing outside ideas The importance of hiring standards Kevin Vincent is managing director of Vincent Consulting Limited. www.vincentconsulting.co.nz

Advisory groups are a great addition to any small and medium enterprise, adding capability to the company in areas such as leadership and management, team development, sales and marketing, HRM, internal processes and operations. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from having their own team of external advisors. An advisory group is a team of people selected by the owners of the business (or a Board if the business is large enough) to guide, counsel and advise a company’s CEO and management on any number of issues in a flexible open and consultative manner. Advisors from different disciplines complement the strengths and expertise of the company’s management. Typically they may include a business coach, the company accountant, or a specialist in any other discipline as required. Advisory groups can be standing (ongoing) or ad hoc (one time) in nature. The advisory group members will have a range of skill sets that will add to and therefore assist the company. An advisory group is particularly useful in start-up and small companies, providing fresh ideas and unique perspectives. Support and guidance from your advisory group may give you a greater chance to accelerate growth, improve financial performance, manage risk and enhance operational performance. The whole point of having an advisory group is to improve the company performance by tapping in to the skills of the members. Companies considering setting up an advisory group must answer a key question: “Why we are establishing an advisory group and what do we want out of it?” Thinking carefully about an advisory board’s purpose will ensure that it will be structured to maximise its contribution to an organisation’s success. An advisory group should consist of the owner and people with skills and or experience who can add value to the business. Group members must have the background experience and skill sets to add value through their capabilities matching the company needs. The nature of what is sought should determine the type of people who will comprise the board. The group must clearly define its purpose and desired outcomes. Membership should represent a good balance and have the right chemistry to work their way through various issues that may arise. Compatibility is very important. They are mechanisms to improve your company performance through the addition of different skills sets, fresh ideas and all in a non-threatening open, collaborative, consultative, user friendly environment. In effect, they are a safe harbour for discussing ideas and initiatives.

Robbie McIlraith is the New Zealand general manager of Stellar Recruitment. robbie@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

The resources boom in Australia during the last 10 years and subsequent construction activity has seen employee wages skyrocket and many businesses become unsustainable. Now, companies scrambling to remain competitive are making significant redundancies with some sectors seeing as many as 20,000 jobs disappear in one state. From 2006, wages in the resource and resource-related construction sectors increased by as much as 100 percent. In many cases, companies paid workers above market salaries to simply attract and retain them - in some cases at the sacrifice of hiring for competency, experience, cultural fit and attitude. Ultimately, businesses and companies performed poorly due to high wage costs, poor employee engagement, lack of leadership and high staff turnover. Like the Australia resource boom, New Zealand, and especially the Canterbury earthquake rebuild, has entered an unprecedented growth period similar to the one we noticed in our Brisbane office in the 2006 boom. Companies that continue to focus on hiring staff with the right cultural fit, attitude, level of competency for the position, and ultimately keep a conservative approach to salaries, will build a workforce that is sustainable, engaged and will ultimately deliver high productivity. The key to growing staff numbers sustainably in any business is having competent leadership, as staff generally leave their leader and not the business. A salary increase is a short term motivator. If businesses focus on strong leadership, especially in middle management, promote career development opportunities, drive a high performance culture in a fun environment, and give staff challenging work, pay will be well down the scale as to why staff will leave your business. Like Australia, some sectors in New Zealand could experience a changing market at some stage in the future. However, this may not be to the same extent as the impact of the resources downturn in Australia, so businesses who kept their cost base competitive or had flexibility to handle cost pressures, would remain sustainable into the future. More importantly, businesses that place emphasis on attracting and nurturing ‘A-players’ through driving an engaged and productive workforce will not only prosper, they will flourish. People are the foundation of any business and if hiring standards drop to meet the growth demand, learning and development ceases and middle management are promoted beyond their competency, long term business sustainability will be hard to achieve.

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Aligning return expectations with reality Martin Fraser Allen, investment advisor at Craigs Investment Partners www.craigsip.com

In August the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) released a survey of more than 1,000 people who were over 50 years of age about their expectations for retirement. Nearly half have yet to do any retirement planning, a quarter have never completed an investment risk profile questionnaire and, of most concern, all respondents on average believed that an investment return starts to become ‘fairly high’ only when it hits a whopping 15 percent. I took three main points from my reading of the results. First, it is clear that many people need to do more planning. The survey found that 46 percent of respondents hadn’t done any planning about their retirement. This is a concern given how important it is to set investment objectives and plan retirement goals. Secondly, most people are risk averse when it comes to investing. Of those surveyed, 83 percent believe high risk investments are to be avoided. Lastly, the survey shows that many people have unrealistic return expectations. Following ongoing falls in interest rates, a softer growth outlook and lower dividend yields on shares, our research team have recently further reduced their long-term return forecasts for a balanced portfolio to around five percent to six percent, depending on the mix of assets. Compare that with the results of the survey which showed that respondents on average thought a five percent return to be fairly low, nine percent to be a medium return, and 15 percent to be fairly high. In my view, the ‘medium’ and ‘fairly high’ returns would require an investor to take extraordinarily high risks to achieve. Remember, the people who expect these returns are the same people who, a few questions earlier, also said that high risk investments are to be avoided. Something clearly doesn’t add up. This is the key takeaway from the survey for me - most investors have a chronic misalignment in expectations between risk and return. Advisers face this every day, which is why educating investors about risk and return is such a key part of their role. They also have to ensure that retirement planning is based on realistic returns to avoid people either not saving enough for retirement or, when retired, taking unsustainable drawings from their capital. Cam Watson is the Training and Development Manager at Craigs Investment Partners. His disclosure statement is available free of charge on request. This is general information only. 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 for more information.

Business head in the clouds? Martz Witty, head of the Martz Group, aligning chartered accountancy with the creativity of business development. www.martz.co.nz

It’s topical… should your accounting solutions be “in the cloud?” We’re going to answer that with a… maybe. No, that doesn’t mean we are not prepared to commit – instead we are making a stand that one size does not fit all. Imagine for a moment you’re wearing a business “onesie”. Yes it might look cute, yes, it might be functional – but is it right for you long term? Maybe! A study from the Ministry of Economic Development in September 2011 showed 68.9 percent of New Zealand enterprises had zero employees, a further 20.8 percent had five or less employees… so 89.7 percent cumulatively have five or less employees. Compliance costs can be out of hand. For the small business owner cloud accounting solutions can be just the ticket for you – especially with so many add-ons for the little idiosyncrasies that your business may have - from costings, quoting, job costing, payroll and the list goes on. On the whole, small business owners underestimate how much cloud solutions can offer, especially when the very solution enables your outside advisers to login and work with you on a joint project; be that more clients, getting them back more often and thus increasing the transaction frequency, increasing prices and margins, or being better at your business processes. They all accumulate to building a better business. There are a number of online solutions available and it is all a matter of finding your needs and placing the perfect solution over the top.

A new way of working

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

I recently attended an international Human Factors and Ergonomics Congress in Melbourne. One of the overwhelming themes was around sedentary work practices and the risk to our long term health. One of the workshops was around activity based work, a relatively new concept in terms of how we design our workplaces. This focus appears to be driven by three components: the rising cost of office space, the use of sit stand desks, and sedentary work risks (with the well researched evidence on the increase in risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers). Activity based work design focuses on looking at three areas: Behavioural aspects - when people work, are they in an office space all day or out and about some of the time, so do they need a permanent desk? Physical aspects - where people work - can they work at home part of the time, do they need to be in an office space? And virtual aspects - how people work - do they use laptops, tablets, smartphones or desk top technology? What does activity based working actually look like? People have their own personal lockers. There are desks available for them when they are in the office, breakout rooms when they want to avoid interruptions or take phone calls in private, flexible team working areas, more traditional desk based work areas for times when team connection is needed, meeting rooms with virtual technology, kitchens for time away from the desk to eat and socialise, and private rooms for space for sensitive meetings. It can be likened to a neighbourhood-based working space, reflecting lifestyles and culture.

Herein lies part of the magic solution - you see you may not know the needs you have because it’s not uncommon to not know what you don’t know… so find someone who can help you with the basics, help you through the intermediate steps and then on to the big wide world that is self employment.

Effective technology systems are essential Use of effective technology systems is essential to this way of working. Basically, the workspace needs to be almost paperless. This can be a huge challenge for some organisations, with one of the presenters recommending a three year lead time to prepare for this style of working.

Okay, so here you are in your onesie and maybe it’s a bit tight around the middle? Are the legs a bit short? Is the collar tight? Yes it is functional – but it’s not going to get you where you need to go.

Understand and explore your options Of course, this approach is not for everyone. Issues that arise are privacy, space ownership/territoriality, identity and personalisation, equipment/resource availability and noise.

Your business adviser is just the same. Regrettably one size does not fit all. It might for a short while, but ultimately you’re going to outgrow it. So find someone who can grow with you, as personality and ability are part of the equation. So are ability and expertise. Above all let’s remember the purpose of a business is to ‘fund’ your lifestyle and create some fun on the way. If you’re not having fun, then maybe there’s a change afoot.

Is it for you? Activity based working is certainly a different way of working and it does lend itself to more collaboration over a wider number of staff within an organisation. Looking at the systems of your organisation as well as the type of work performed and the people who work for you - this is going to give you a much better long term result, whichever way you choose to work.

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Embracing disruption for the sake of agility

Perspiration matters more than inspiration

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SATURDAY / SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – 27 Colin Clapp is a founding member of The Business Factory. Visit www.accountable.co.nz and www.thebusinessfactory.org

Thomas Edison was quoted as saying “Genius is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration”. I am reminded of this quote as I observe elements of our tall-poppy syndrome manifesting itself again in the under performing NZ business world. An award winning business I know quite well has started to attract some derogatory attention. These disrespectful (and sometimes vitriolic attacks) come from a place that perfectly fits the Wikipedia definition of the tall-poppy syndrome; ‘a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers’. But I can tell you the reality is somewhat different. This company started out like many other NZ SMEs; a part-time venture, operated out of the back garden by a young set of parents. As the years have rolled by and their workforce and profits have grown, all they are doing is daring to learn, daring to invest and daring to be accountable. In personal terms, they are simply daring to dream, daring to play and daring to win so they can share their successes. Behind the scenes what people can’t (or prefer not to) see when viewing successful people, is the relentless commitment they have to realising their potential. They don’t see the 99 percent perspiration Edison applied to his one percent inspiration. The sad thing, in respect of NZ’s productivity performance, is the company in question is not doing anything that other companies could not do. When the owner told me about the derogatory remarks he’d received, he said it was because competitors are effectively “leaving their lunch on the table”. What he means is that the marketplace is happy to invest in mediocrity and complacency, while his company is willing to invest in continuous improvement and regular accountability. In other words, they are seizing opportunity others are passing up. Remember, not everything that inspired Edison demonstrated genius. Most people know he failed far more times than he succeeded. Likewise, modern business is the same. The company I am talking about have had their fair share of hits, but they continue to display courage, self reliance and a determination. And like most successful people, any rewards they earn are simply a result of the 99 percent perspiration they apply to their one percent inspiration. Be sure to remember the gravy train does not deliver without continuous effort. If you are not willing to continually perspire in the pursuit of fulfilling performance potential, don’t be surprised if someone wants to eat your lunch.

Dave Sewell, one of only two Gazelles International coaches in New Zealand. www.davesewell.co.nz

It’s time for businesses to move past the fear and not just confront disruption head on, but to actively seek it.

Women’s Lifestyle Expo Now one of Canterbury’s largest expo’s, the Women’s Lifestyle Expo features more than 200 companies displaying everything from jewellery and beauty, to business products and information, crafts, fitness, food and wine sampling, all at the Horncastle Arena. For more information visit: www.expos.co.nz

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Health & Safety Legislation Update This informative seminar is designed to provide clarity on For small, agile businesses, change is easily introduced and managing director and company health and safety obligations. adopted however, the larger the business the harder the transition. It will cover essential information from all industry sectors Results of a recent survey published in the NZ Herald placed digital including the Workplace Health and Safety reform package, the disruption as the second equal most pressing concern among role of WorkSafe NZ in the new reforms and the new penalties. New Zealand CEOs. To register, go to: www.cecc.org.nz Disruption (digital or otherwise) is a forcing function that you should use as an imperative to engage customers differently and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 more effectively. To stay ahead (or even in the game) you need TEDx Christchurch 2015: Think Again an agile business model where you can choose to dramatically TEDx Christchurch is a one day event that brings together leading disrupt your own business, rather than having your competition local, national and global thinkers and doers for a day like no other. force change. To register, go to: www.tedxchristchurch.com Build an appetite for disruption and take a more future-focused

view of innovation. Look ahead and try to forecast what will happen, rather than remaining focused on what is happening today FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 (or worse, what happened yesterday). Training101: Basic Internet Marketing In order to stay in tune with our changing world, you must create This one day course is an ideal start for business owners and an agile business and innovative models that allow you to act more people new to marketing to learn the basics of internet marketing. like an entrepreneurial start-up and less like an industrial dinosaur. It covers defining internet marketing, creating an internet marketing plan, e-mail marketing, search engine optimisation and more. Liz Wiseman, author of the book Rookie Smarts, sets out To register, go to: www.kiwihost.co.nz several mindsets for keeping your business agile in times of growth and change. Backpacker mentality: See new possibilities, explore new terrain Ask the questions that cut to the core and reveal the fundamental objectives or needs. Audit your assumptions about your work, review them and look for evidence to the contrary. Dump assumptions that may be obsolete. Hunter-gatherer mentality: Reach out to others for guidance

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Residential Rental Property Seminar This is for people who already have, or who are planning to purchase, a residential rental property. It covers income, deductible expenses, depreciation, record keeping, filing (online and manual) and online IRD services. To register, go to: www.ird.govt.nz

When faced with a challenge that falls within your area of expertise, avoid the temptation to jump in. Instead, reach out to at WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 least five other experts with your questions. Keep asking questions Mastering your Cashflow until you find new patterns. Prepare financial forecasts and make better business decisions Firewalker mentality: Be cautious but quick, and get feedback with the Mastering your Cashflow workshop. Explore the Define two categories of work: 1), those tasks where success has importance of revenue forecasting and sound cashflow to be ensured, and 2), those where failure can be recovered from management. By the end of this workshop you’ll understand how - use the second as your playground for experimentation. For your to anticipate your future cashflows. next project, get off to a slow start by taking some time to listen To register, go to: www.cecc.org.nz and learn, once you see what needs to be done, jump in quick. Pioneer mentality: Work relentlessly on the basics and improvise

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Commit to solve a complex problem and let it drag you into unknown territory where you don’t have a script and where you’ll need to build new solutions.

100% UK Ready Seminar Check out your options to kick start your career in the UK. Whether you have your flights booked or are simply fact finding, this evening event is suited to all accounting, banking, ICT, marketing and communications, HR, law and engineering professionals. For more information, visit: www.globalcareerlink.com

A handful of years ago, Christchurch businesses had disruption forced upon them overnight. Have you retained that agility, the ability to think ahead and adapt on the spot?

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Fishing in a small pond Eugene de Villiers provides some tips for fishing in a small pond: how to snare the catch of the day and most importantly, ensuring it doesn’t get away. What advice do you have for business owners who are new to recruiting staff? You need to be very specific on the profile you are looking for. The more specific you are the more successful your recruiting drives will be. In our organisation we give the heaviest weighting to cultural fit. You can train people in the technical skills required, but no matter how technically capable staff are, if they are not passionate about customer service and going the extra mile, they are simply not going to fit our particular DNA. Don’t rush is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever been given. Don’t be tempted to employ someone because they almost fit the bill, as every time I have done that I have lived to regret it. Sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t appear immediately, but the cost of employing someone who is not a perfect match is far more than a few months of patience. How do you know if a candidate will be a good fit for your organisation’s culture? New Zealand is a small place and asking referees the right questions is crucial to matching a candidate's profile to your organisation. Because we have refined our profile we can significantly reduce the chances of a bad hire. I also follow my own intuition (built up over many years), and nine times out of 10 I am right. Another measure I use is whether the candidate would be a good fit with our customer base. Might sound basic, but is so often overlooked. Is it difficult to keep good staff? How do you make them happy? Like most business owners, I have learned from trial and error. One of my biggest learning’s is that contrary to what many others might say – paying the big dollars doesn’t ensure staff will stay. Retaining good staff is about customising their remuneration package. For example we have a number of working mothers in our team and so for them flexibility of hours is paramount. Staff engagement is also very important. We regularly poll our staff on what makes them

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competitors simply up the anti by a few dollars. It is a great deal harder for competitors to replicate meaningful staff incentive programmes.

happy to come to work and we know that celebrating milestones is on the happy list. So we regularly have a morning tea or decorate a staff member’s desk with balloons and streamers to celebrate both personal and professional successes.

When you do lose a valued team member, do you have any tips for employers to ensure this doesn’t de motivate the rest of the team? My number one rule is never ever talk negatively about a departing staff member, regardless of whether you can’t wait to see the back of them. Every time we lose a staff member we use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate our team strengths and weaknesses, and to reassess our capabilities. This may influence the profile of our next desired candidate.

Retaining good staff is about customising their remuneration package. For example we have a number of working mothers in our team and so for them flexibility of hours is paramount.

We also have a shared lunch once a week where teams are nominated to prepare the meal, phones are turned off and we enjoy each other’s company without distraction. Whilst the days of Friday afternoon drinks have been toned down in terms of alcohol consumption, we encourage all team members to knock off early on a Friday and enjoy some friendly rivalry over the Foosball table. All of these things are low cost but high impact.

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Poaching - what can you do to minimise this? In the same way that the incentive programmes we design for our clients are bespoke, we take those principals and practice what we preach internally. By listening to what is important to our staff then we can reward them accordingly, be it with flexible working hours, staff development opportunities or other meaningful incentives.

Because we believe that our staff are at the top of their game, then chances are our competitors will think so too and so it is inevitable that they may be approached to jump ship. Employers who simply motivate their staff by dollars are far more vulnerable to poaching, as

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ways to structure your day By Terri Cluckie

From the moment we are born we enter a routine: eat, sleep, wash, repeat. As time goes on these routines adapt, but even though ‘routine’ itself becomes almost instinctlike, our productivity can still suffer.

3. Comfort is key This might sound a little strange, but nothing makes me feel more empowered than a fresh pair of socks. Why? Because they bring me comfort, keep me warm and if my feet are comfortable on the ground, then so is the rest of my body. With this in mind, I also feel the most confident when I’m wearing clothes that make me feel good. Some jobs have strict dress codes, but if you can find a way to adapt your outfit to something a little more ‘you’, then you might feel more at ease and therefore more productive.

4. Treat yourself (read: bribe yourself)

Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your time in the office or wherever you call ‘work’.

For some people, simply getting through tasks and crossing things off your list isn’t satisfactory enough when powering through work sometimes we need a little bit more. If you can afford to, consider treating yourself at the end of the day, or week, or even per task. It doesn’t need to be anything huge. If bribery is what gets you through the day then so be it.

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5. The power of ‘no’

You may find that breaking up your day into time slots helps you define a purpose for each portion and therefore pushes you to complete the task at hand. This can be done through either separating out your mornings and afternoons for different kinds of work or allocating each hour to something specific. Whatever you do, plan your day first thing in the morning so you know exactly how your day should go.

Sometimes a heavy work load just comes with the job, but even so, you should really look into what is piling up and decide if that’s really your job or not. If you can delegate, do so, and if assignments or tasks keep coming your way that you probably won’t get on to, or perhaps you think someone else would do a better job of, then say so. The power of ‘no’ can sometimes be bigger than the power of ‘yes’.

2. Short breaks

6. No time to waste

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that teaches you to “work with time, not against it”. By using a timer (usually one shaped like a tomato, hence the name ‘pomodoro’), the technique teaches you to break down work into blocks, usually by 25 minutes at a time, with each being separated by small breaks. The idea is to avoid burnout by working for too long, eliminate distractions by giving yourself the short breaks and to create a better work/life balance by enhancing your productivity at work.

Arguments over a four day work week have had a neat little place on business blogs and news reports for years now, but despite the well-put reasoning around “less time equals more productivity,” they haven’t quite caught on yet. There are certain sectors that these conditions work really well for, but unfortunately not for all. However that doesn’t mean that you can’t adopt the idea behind it to work for yourself. It’s pretty straightforward to understand that the less time you have, the less you will

waste, so give yourself shorter time slots to do each task and you might find yourself speeding up and knocking jobs out the door.

7. Set the scene A little technique that some chefs use to organise their stations before getting to work is called “mise en place”, or “putting in place”. By laying out your “tools” for the job before you start sets you up for success as everything you need is to hand, saving time and clearing mental fuzz.

8. A visible plan Having a visual aid for the work you have ahead of you not only kicks your butt into getting things done as it stares you in the face, but it also acts as a clear guideline of everything you need to do. Just like various studying techniques, drawing out a list of tasks helps clear your mind as you can focus on one thing at a time without trying to remember everything else.

9. Concentrate on the task at hand We all have various ways of working, but jumping from one task to another without completion can create mental fuzz and stagnate our work. Focus your energy on one task at a time and you might find it helps you get through things quicker.

10. Start small I find that easing myself into the day by focussing on smaller tasks first means that I have a very productive day. There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, I don’t have to worry about small housework tasks in between my bigger bits of work – this takes away distractions and means I can be as efficient with my time as possible. Secondly, if I get to work on easier tasks first, it means I don’t spend any time thinking about how large or daunting my next tasks will be – it’s psychological really.

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The patterns of highly successful people By Laura Baker

Our daily routine largely shapes our performance, productivity and the accomplishments we make. So logically we want to incorporate a routine into our lives that delivers the best results. While there isn’t one routine that is guaranteed to generate a successful career, some of history’s most influential people centred their working day on very unique patterns, which arguably helped spur on their achievements. Here is how some of the world’s most successful people spent their 24 days. Perhaps they’ll inspire you to shake up your daily routine for the better:

Winston Churchill When you think of a prime minister’s daily schedule some of the words that come to mind may be hectic, regimented and tiresome. Chances are leisurely doesn’t feature on the list, but a leisurely start to the morning was a predominant aspect of Winston Churchill’s day. The Prime Minister of Great Britain woke at 7:30am and lay in bed for the majority of the morning. He enjoyed breakfast in bed and then read his mail, the national newspapers and dictated letters to his secretaries. At 11am he’d rise for the day, bath and take a leisurely stroll in the garden. His walk was followed by lunch with family and guests. The full three course meal was served at 1pm, which he’d enjoy while socialising well into the afternoon. At 3:30pm lunch was concluded and Winston would retire to his office to work. He’d work for a little over an hour before taking a nap around 5pm, an important part of his routine. Dinner was at 8pm, again enjoyed with family and friends, followed by another hour of work before bed.

Barack Obama If anyone needs a solid routine to help them fit everything into 24 hours it’s the President of the United States. And it seems Barack Obama

has a well organised routine that not only allows him to spend time with his family, but also run a country. At 7am he wakes and heads straight to the White House gym to exercise for an hour. Then he eats breakfast, which has been chosen for him, with his wife and daughters. He reads the newspapers and hits the Oval Office around 9am. In the evening he makes a point of eating dinner with his family before returning to work. Among his nightly responsibilities is leafing through the binder of documents that his staff have asked him to review. Once Michelle goes to bed at 10pm he enjoys some alone time. He watches ESPN, surfs his iPad, reads books, and calls foreign leaders in different time zones, until he finally goes to bed around 1am.

Jack Dorsey Co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Square, Jack Dorsey, has a hectic work schedule. He runs two businesses full time putting in a mammoth 16 hour work day, split evenly between eight hours at each business. He manages to juggle working full time for two companies simultaneously with the help of a very disciplined routine. He themes his working days to stay focused and productive. On Monday at both companies he focuses on management, Tuesday is product development, Wednesday is marketing, communication and growth, Thursday is focused on developers and partnerships, and Friday is culture and recruiting. Jack takes Saturdays off to hike and Sundays are spent on reflection, feedback and getting ready for the rest of the week.

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While there isn’t one routine that is guaranteed to generate a successful career, some of history’s most influential people centred their working day on very unique routines, which arguably helped spur on their achievements.

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He lives across the street from his office to eliminate commute time and make the most of every hour in the day.

Charles Darwin One of the world’s best known naturalists and geologists, Charles Darwin, made a number of significant contributions to science, which impacted the way we think about the world. His highly innovative work brought about a very dynamic routine filled with exercise and rest. He’d wake at 7am and begin the day with a short walk followed by a solitary breakfast. He began his work day at 8am and stayed extremely focussed, interrupted only by the occasional visit to the snuff jar. At midday he would head out for another walk with his pet terrier Polly. Charles would then eat lunch, read the newspaper, write letters and then take an afternoon nap. Late afternoon he’d get up and go on his third walk for the day. In the evening he’d rest, while his wife, Emma read to him. For dinner they’d share tea and an egg. Once Emma had gone to bed Charles would stay up reading scientific books and lie awake in bed solving problems until midnight.

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Start-up survival guide Q&A with Catarina Gutierrez from the Ministry of Awesome By Terri Cluckie

As the Start-Up Activator for Ministry of Awesome (the “enablers” who “connect awesome ideas with the resources to turn them into reality”) Catarina Gutierrez is the friendly face that will help people get their business ideas off the ground and running in the right direction. I caught up with her to talk about start-ups and what you need to know. 1. What are the most important things people should consider before launching a start-up? I think the most important thing for a start up to know beforehand is to make sure that they’re actually addressing a problem that exists. I think a lot of people have these ideas that they just want to make a product that looks really cool, or software that does something really neat, but if it doesn’t address a problem in the market, then it’s not worth wasting any time and money on. 2. What are some common misconceptions about starting up on your own? One of the most common ones I see is that it’s really expensive. I personally believe that it’s only expensive if you’re not prepared. If you haven’t done the research and validated the idea, then that’s where it gets expensive. I think one of the important things is that if you start small, you can actually afford something relatively cheap and can self fund. For example, a website goes a long way and social media, when managed properly, can help market your idea or business. 3. What are the main challenges that start-ups face in New Zealand right now? I think New Zealand is a relatively small market, so depending on the product or service that you offer, it can be relatively small if you’re just looking to help those in Canterbury or offering something to a specific region. Thinking outside of the box and thinking outside of the country would be really advantageous of a start-up… that doesn’t mean you need to go overseas right away, but I think dreaming big is a really good thing. 4. Finance: where do people even begin? I believe that to finance your own start-up you have to be very scrappy, which means not quitting your full time or part time job just because you have this passionate idea that you want to get off the ground. It means putting in the work outside of your normal working hours,

Catarina Gutierrez

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One of the things that we’ve learned along the way is that it takes patience; as much as you want to go out and get everything done, you have to know when to wait for things.

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and using funding or any extra savings that you have from that work to do the other stuff that you’re passionate about.

Other funding can come in the form of small business loans. For example, there are a lot of people and trusts out there willing to give money to small businesses under the $5,000 or $1,000 range which can be really helpful, especially if you don’t want to invest thousands of dollars of your own money straight away. I think it’s also important to know that it doesn’t take a huge amount of money to build a website or to get business cards out there, and these things go a long way. 5. Do you believe that timing is everything for start-ups? If so, how do you know when ‘the time is right’? I think timing is a part of it but I don’t think it’s everything. You will probably get to know your market very well in the process, so it’s really important to know when they are ready because what you’re doing is for the benefit of them. Timing is also important as far as not rushing things just to be out in the market goes, which is

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a mistake that I’ve made before with one of my own start-ups. I thought I had to push it out into the market before I was ready because I wanted to beat my competition, but it turned out my market wasn’t ready for the product that I was selling. 6. What would you say to people who have doubts about their ideas? I think the more people you talk to, the more comfortable you get exposing your idea to other people. Doing this will also gain you a lot of feedback which is definitely something worth taking into consideration. I think you need to test your idea or your product as soon as possible, that way you’ll know if it’s something worth pursuing or not. 7. What are the biggest mistakes common to start-ups? One of the biggest mistakes I see a lot is people telling their customers about what they do and not really engaging in a conversation or a community; talking at the customer instead of with them. You get so passionate about your idea or your start-up but you’re not really engaging in meaningful conversations with your customers, so you come off as someone who is just advertising to them. One way to avoid this is to be talking to your customers about what you’re doing and why that benefits them, i.e. give it some context. 8. What attributes do successful start-ups seem to have in common?

bills’, but I think really good entrepreneurs are uncomfortable in comfortable situations – they’re willing to disrupt their lives and take chances. I also think that good entrepreneurs know how to use their resources and people around them effectively, so whether that’s delegating some work to a team member, or knowing where a mentor can help them. As an entrepreneur you’re going to get a million different opinions from a million different people telling you to go right and then go left and you have to know how to use that advice really well or to say, ‘Thank you for your advice, but I’m going this way’. 9. How did MoA itself start-up? Are there any learnings there we can pass on to readers? It started out with four board members who noticed that there was a need for people to be re-engaged with the city, so we started with the co-working space above the CBD bar to get more people collaborating together and working around each other. One of the things that we’ve learned along the way is that it takes patience; as much as you want to go out and get everything done, you have to know when to wait for things. We have also learned how to harness strong partnerships and relationships with people – those take a lot of patience to build. The other thing we do here is we test things very often. One of the new things we’re going to try is something called the ‘Fail Club’ where everybody gets together and talks about failures that they’ve learned in business and how we can all learn from that. We’re going to do it during one of our Coffee & Jams in September.

They’re fearless, they’re willing to put in hard work and long hours for something that they’re You can contact Catarina directly at activate@ passionate about, and they never get comfortable ministryofawesome.com. Ministry of Awesome in one place. hold a Coffee & Jam session every Tuesday. Check their Facebook page for more details: It’s easy for people to fall into the trap of www.facebook.com/MnstryOfAwsm saying ‘I have a life that I’m comfortable with and I have this salary that helps me pay these www.ministryofawesome.com

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Jimmy’s Bar at the Pavillions was crowded with friends and family for the launch of Graeme Horncastle’s latest book, Horncastle’s Hero or Hellrasier, a fabulous read if you were lucky enough to get a copy. 1.

Ryan and Debbie Rollinson

Abbey, Maureen and Graeme Horncastle

Paul and Dianne Chaney

Anne and Brent Crisp

Cleone Garnhan, Barb, Clive Greenwood and Mary Anne Jackson

Stuart Leck and Graeme Horncastle

Brooke Wilson and Graeme Horncastle

Penny Horncastle, Keri and Lindsay Divett

Mary Reynolds and Margaret Grant

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Bill, Ryan and Graeme Horncastle

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Russell Anderson, Henri Horncastle, Bill Horncastle and Kristian Skellerup.

ANZ Merivale branch held a Prenzels evening to raise money for the NZ Cancer Society and invited friends family and clients for drinks and nibbles and good company.

Jan Hadfield and Di White-Johnson

Chris Smith and Richard Jones

ANZ Merivale Fundraising team

Lisa Morrison and Lyndi Philpott

Cherie and Nick Campbell

Mal Goss, Nick Goss and Sam Wilkinson

Wendy Varney, Sue Platt and Eva Poi.

Rebuild Safety Charter held another function at the Rydges Hotel for all contractors in the rebuild, with guest speaker Craig Jones from Corbel Construction.

Grant Dunnett and Robbie Jones (Holloway Builders)

Rob Sloan (Jennian Homes) Stan de Rooy (Acc)

John Beckett (Lumley) Bernie O,Sullivan (Morgan Projects) Aaron Wood (Synergine)

Simon Sanders and Dean McLeod (Today Homes)

Rob Weatherspoon and George Adams

Marc Mendonca and Stuart Chapman (Fletchers)

Kristin Hoskin, (Worley Parsons) Craig Jones (Corbel) and Trav Gibson.

An evening on marketing and branding was held at Hinton’s Vineyard for the Women in the Rebuild, with speakers Raelene Rees and Michelle McWilliam.

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Linda Melhuish and Jo Hawley-Smith

Ingrid Barclay and Susan Clark

Fiona Parkes and Erica Tubb

Michelle MacWilliam and Raelene Rees.

Christchurch Central MP Nicky Wagner held her Bird’s Eye View evening at Bayleys in Deans Avenue for Woman in Business and friends. The speakers were Vanessa Carswell from Warren and Mahoney, the architect who showed the wonderful story of the development of the Isaac Theatre after the earthquake, and the two extraordinary teenage girls running the Christchurch Youth Council. 1.

Amanda Dick and Vanessa Carswell (Wareren and Mahoney)

Linda Paterson (Cera) and Helen McLeod (Boardtech)

Shirley-Anne Pearce and Yvonne Densem

Lou Davison (Culveden Fete) Sue Verall (Tour Guide) Christine Prince (Cant West coast Air Rescue Trust)

Nicola Hendersen, (TDM Events) Sylvia MacLaren (Storm Enviroment) and Nicky Wagner

Maree Inderwood and Dame Adrienne Stewart

Nicky Wagner and Bobby Meyer-Gibson.

A number of business and supporters turned up to a launch of Spark Bikes at Exchange Chch. Spark’s have partnered with local entrepreneur, Robert Henderson, to bring Christchurch Bike Share to the city. There are five stations in the CBD, with the first 30 minutes of every ride free: check out www.sparkbikes.co.nz.

Dan Francis from Road Metals held a charity luncheon to raise funds in preparation for the Big Fight on 12th Sept at Horncastle Arena. They held the Contractors Fighting for Charity Long Lunch Fundraiser at the Canterbury Club, with guest speaker David Letele (Brown Buttabean). 1.

Gary Burgess, (Coach) Bryan Barry, Dave Le Tele and Dan Francis

Hamish Wright (CCL Contracting) and Jamin Marshall (Harcourts Grenadier)

Dan Francis, Leon Mooney, (Vodafone) Jeremy Kelleher (Savills) and Olivia Cleave

Darren O,Rouke, Lisa Barber Justin Wallace, Hamish Wright and Dan Francis

Justin Wallace and Tahlia Beal (Ength Degree)

Justin, Dan and Mark McSkitmming

Meghan Keeley, Sophie Guthrie and Olivia Cleave

Hamish Wright and Dan Francis.

Robert Henderson and Shaun Hubbard (AECOM)

Val and Ian Morris

Gerald Carter and Shaun Hubbard – AECOM

Allan Henderson (Unlimited) and Penny Henderson (Cavill Leitch Law)

Robert Henderson and Charlotte Henderson

Deborah Phillips, Nicki McLernon, David Lernon and Carol Eades (Octa Associates)

Paul Mulder, (Spark) Trish Keith, Tony Keith and Paul Deavoll

Robert Henderson and Dr Malcolm McKellar.

SIPS held their monthly drinks and get together for self employed business people at Fiddlesticks Bar and Restaurant.

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Yvonne Chappell and Caroline Pickett (Harcourts Halswell)

Beth Gee (AW Construction) and Bernadette Hartley (Bernadettes Retreat)

Andrew Gee, (DataCom) Michael Jones (Websites That Work) and Gil Jenkin (Metalcraft)

Daniel Paltridge (Waghorn Builders) and Beth Gee

Glenn Ryman, Andrew Gee and Lyn Ferris

Lynn Kiltuff and Alison Bold

Wade Stephens and Rebecca Tavete (Social Web)

Warick Bell and Lynn Kiltuff.

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A number of people turned up for the launch of the leading Australian glasses label, Bailey Nelson New Zealand’s first store in Westfield Riccaraton mall. 1. Aimee Carter

(Perception PR & Marketing)

2. Kloe Palmer, Lucy Powell

(Perception PR)

3. Hazal Doruk and Jasmin Percasky 4. Michael Lee and Denyse Saunders

5. Jax Hamilton and Jacqui Shrimpto 6. JC Hinsley (NZ manager) and

Michael Lee

7. Allie Rees and Hazal Doruk 8. Amber MacDonald and

Tuscany Hamel.

A thousand people gathered at Horncastle Arena for the Battle of the Rebuild with fast, furious knockout action. The evening brought together a number of the leading construction, home building, civil works and engineering companies involved in the rebuild. The black tie event was a night full of glitz, glam and boxing action, brought to the city by Enth Degree event company. 1. Ryan Shearer (DiggersNZ)

and Julianne Bellamey

2. Chris and Tracey Hancox

(Road Metals)

3. Oliva Cleave, Adrienne Frances 1

and Murray

4. Adam Askin, James Doyle

and Daniel Francis

5. Josefien De-Jong and

Ashley Stevenson

6. Lena Harrington (Accesman)

and Tracy Wheelans

7. Tom Quin (Southbase

Construction) and Mirek Bartosek (Trade Assist)

Retail NZ worked their way from north to south announcing the winners in five regions across 13 Top Shop Categories. Their national awards final event at Christchurch’s Wigram Air Museum, where the upper South Island winners were announced before the Overall National Supreme Winner, Specsavers Gisborne, and runner-ups Carvin Streetwear and Warehouse Stationery Royal Oak, were presented with their awards.

8. Amanda Keefe (Multiple

Sclerosis NZ) and Duncan McGregor (Harcourts Grenadier).

All the finalists received the highest mystery shopping scores among their peers, and excelled in all areas of retail, including store display, customer service and sales skills.

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Lifestyles

By Terri Cluckie

1. Theophany speakers These speakers are literally what dreams are made of (seriously, you should read their amazing story on their website). Hand crafted right here in New Zealand, their unique conical shape have astounding audio qualities of their own, but paired with other Theophany speakers, you can create a home theatre set like no other. Theophany has won mountains of awards since its creation in 2002, including Tone magazine’s Best Speaker Award five years in a row. RRP: POA Available from: www.theophanyloudspeakers.com

2. Chris Johnson Angle Trestle Desk Your work station says a lot about who you are, so if you were this person you could say elegant and clean... or just cool? Designed by kiwi Chris Johnson, it doesn’t just look good - it’s also practical with pack-down legs. You can even customise it, so it really just has everything you’ll ever need in a table. RRP: $765 Available from: www.shop.thesuburbs.co.nz

3. Macpac Equinox jacket It’s been relied upon in some of the world’s harshest environments – from the top of Alaska’s Denali in -40C, right down to the freezing Antarctic; Macpac’s Equinox Jacket is the ultimate adventurer’s companion for any season. Made of water resistant goose down, it is lightweight, windproof and conveniently folds down into its own pocket. RRP: $699 Available from: www.macpac.co.nz

4. Green with Envy blankets One of the best things ever is cuddling up on the sofa while the rain pours down outside. What’s even better is getting to do that while wrapped up in a blanket, especially one that looks as good as these from Green With Envy. They’re made of beautifully soft lambs’ wool, mixed with a little bit of nylon to make sure you don’t get scratched while trying to get comfortable, so they’re pretty much perfect. RRP: $189 Available from: www.greenwithenvy.co.nz

5. Samsonite Firelite Spinner suitcase It doesn’t matter if you’re escaping freezing temperatures or running to them, depending on where you’re going, then you might need a suitcase to take your stuff with you. Ditch your old one that lost its wheel on your last holiday and try this Samsonite Firelite one out for size. It’s robust and has those spinner wheels meaning you can look like you’re taking it for a walk through the airport. We all want to be one of those people don’t we? RRP: From $649 Available from: www.everme.co.nz

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TURNING THE TIDE By Laura Baker

Ever considered opening up shop in Timaru, or maybe even moving there? It’s just a hop, skip and a jump from Christchurch and Timaru Mayor Damon Odey will personally roll out the red carpet himself. It’s an easy two hour drive to reach the seaside town in the heart of South Canterbury. So what has it got to offer you and your business? It has a big city feel in a small friendly community, comparable wages to other districts, affordable homes, a bustling port and Caroline Bay, which has been voted in the top ten beaches in New Zealand. “The lifestyle opportunities are really underrated - people just don’t understand how great it is,” Damon says. Damon was more than happy to talk me through why he reckons his beautiful city ought to have a second look in, despite some of the speed bumps it has been up against.

Who is Damon Odey? While the folk in Timaru know their mayor by name, there’s a good chance if you are from outside of the region, you aren’t familiar with Damon and the work he is doing. Born in Timaru Damon is a South Canterbury boy through and through. He grew up on a lifestyle block at Pleasant Point and went to a small rural school in the area. But he didn’t grow up with aspirations to be mayor. He started off as a boat builder in his early days and enjoyed a stint in the UK, before coming back home to get into business with his old man. Damon and his father owned Parr & Co Engineering, the pair purchasing the company in 2002 and Damon becoming managing director. “During my business career I decided I needed to do a bit of upskilling around human resources and management, so I headed off to Aoraki Polytechnic in the early 2000s. There’s nothing quite like going back to school after more than 20 years of being out of the classroom.” So, what inspired this hard working family man to run for Timaru mayor? It all came down to timing Damon explains. “I’d done one term as a Timaru councillor and the mayor at the time, Janie Annear, was coming to the end of her third term as mayor and decided she would stand down. “It was all about timing and opportunity, and sometimes you can’t choose either. While I was relatively busy on a few fronts I was committed to doing my bit for the district. So I put my hat in the ring for the Timaru mayorship.” Damon won the 2013 election and jokes he got the upper hand due to his “outstanding good looks,” but to be fair there were only two in the race he says. Plus he reckons being a local lad born and bred in Timaru helped win over 20 | October 2015 www.canterburytoday.co.nz

public support. “I’ve done a bit of work in the community over the years through my business, as well as working in the not for profit sector with our community foundations. I am in a small village so people knew who I was which probably helped.”

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There are a number of positive aspects to life in Timaru, in fact it’s probably one of the best kept secrets in the country. - DAMON ODEY, TIMARU MAYOR

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Now, two years into the job he says everyday is a challenge. The short three year term means he is trying to assess and deliver as much as he can for the community in the fleeting time allotted. At the next election in October 2016 he’ll be at the hands of the community, but for now he is making his time count. “I’m biting off as much as I can and then chewing it as fast as I can.” There is no denying it, Damon is extremely proud of his town. And while, yes, he may be biased in his views towards the place he calls home, he also raises a persuasive argument as to why Timaru is one of the best towns in New Zealand. “There are a number of positive aspects to life in Timaru, in fact it’s probably one of the best kept secrets in the country,” Damon says. The district’s GDP outstrips the country’s GDP by more than one percent, the median house price is less than a third of Auckland’s, incomes are comparable to the big cities and with Mount Cook in its backyard and picturesque rivers and lakes nearby, the work and lifestyle environment is enviable. But just like any other town Timaru has its fair share of challenges.

Public enemy number one One of the biggest threats to the South Canterbury town is people – or lack thereof; simply not having enough skilled people in the district to keep up with growth and fill job vacancies.

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“So for me my biggest focus is on retaining youth in our district. A lot of our youth think they have to go to the big cities to study or to find work and they don’t actually realise the vocational career pathways in our district that can lead onto employment opportunities.” He says his biggest challenge, but also his greatest contribution to Timaru, is retaining the youth population. While a fair percentage will head to universities out of town, he wants to ensure that the ones who live in the district understand the unique possibilities available. Through working with high school principals, Aoraki Polytechnic and industry sectors, Damon is creating a link and a dialogue between the industry and education providers. “It’s important we understand which industries need workers and how many so we can train appropriately and meet the demand. “Then we can work together as a whole community to retain these kids and start a vocational career pathway. We can wrap the right support and training around them at a school level, so when they leave school they’ve the right skills that make them highly employable and a valuable asset.”

Last year the council conducted a survey of its 30 largest employers in the public and private sectors. “We asked the question ‘what is the biggest threat to your business?’ the answer was the labour poll.” While the working population is inadequate, Timaru’s elderly population is one of the largest in the country per capita. “Our biggest forecast for growth is in the 65 to 75 age bracket.”

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We are very focused on rolling out the red carpet, not the red tape, for new businesses entering the Timaru economy. We need to make sure that any business opportunities are capitalised on and the council is there to support people.

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That’s great he says when you’ve got 13 golf courses, bowling clubs, a fantastic aquatic centre - DAMON ODEY, TIMARU MAYOR and a beach because Timaru is a brilliant place to retire. “But the aging population makes it even as they think. We play a really important role in clearer how important it is to keep as many youth We need to get the message across that it is a good decision to move to our district because it’s educating those people.” in our district as possible and attract more to a great place to live.” come and work and live here.” There have been some signals there are going to be changes made to the Buildings Act. Regenerating the CBD Turning the tide These changes are expected to make it easier The tide is beginning to turn as Damon’s actions Damon is working to bring life and vitally to and more viable to create inner city living above Timaru, but he has got a hard battle ahead. take effect. Timaru is now seeing some positive commercial space. “I see this as an opportunity The by-product of eight slow years of population for us to get some of the older buildings back migration coming from Christchurch. A lot of growth is a number of vacant buildings in the young families are realising it is a challenge to up to code and bring some vitality back into our inner city. So what is the council doing to bring own a house in Christchurch’s ever changing CBD, with apartment style living to really get the new tenants and life back to these buildings? landscape, Damon says. area cranking.”

“We’ve got to remember South Canterbury is part of Canterbury. People can still be connected to their families, while entering the property market An aging population and earning the same income.” As a result of its Out of the 10 greater Canterbury regions, Timaru lifestyle advantages, young couples who left are had the lowest population increase between 2006 starting to return home. and 2013. So what effect has this stunted growth “We need to get the message through to the had on the region? Damon says it is having an young 25 to 40 year olds that we want them. impact on the demand for labour.

He says it is hard for the council to effect change if the building owner is meeting all the legal requirements. But one area the council can play a role in getting the buildings up to spec, is being the expert on the new earthquake legislation, which is going through parliament at the moment. “We want to show building owners that to meet the new building code isn’t going to be as scary

Rolling out the red carpet The biggest economic driver in Timaru is the diverse primary sector. Unlike other small towns, Timaru doesn’t specialise in the production of one particular product, but a broad range. It has three diary factories, two meat factories, Mount Cook Salmon, a McCain factory, the seaport which hosts Talleys and Sanford plus a carrot factory that supplies juice to the Japanese market. The primary industry is a major driver for the community and coupled with that is the secondary industries, which are either supporting the primary sector, or specialising in value added products. “So we actually pump quite a lot of product out of our district.” And while the primary sector is booming, Damon says there is always room for more businesses. “We are very focused on rolling out the red carpet, not the red tape, for new businesses entering the Timaru economy. We need to make sure that any business opportunities are capitalised on and the council is there to support people.” “We’d also link businesses in with our Economic Development Agency and the Chamber of Commerce. Collectively as a district we would be able to provide all of the information you need on zoning opportunities, land and more.” If a better lifestyle and work environment interests you, Damon says feel free to give him a call. “I’m happy to sit down and have a chat with any business owner interested in moving to Timaru.” So take a drive to Timaru and check out why this underrated town has so much more to offer than first meets the eye.

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Canterbury’s jewel on the coast Encompassing 13,745 sq km from the Rangitata River in the north to the Waitaki River in the south and framed by the peaks of the Southern Alps to the east, South Canterbury offers a strong and diverse regional economy.

People in South Canterbury enjoy a lifestyle most can only dream of. We’re proud to offer one of the most welcoming and attractive lifestyle choices in New Zealand.

But the jewel in South Canterbury’s crown is Timaru, nestled comfortably in the mainland about halfway between Christchurch and Dunedin. With a booming economy, excellent medical and educational facilities, a vibrant and enterprising business sector, an abundance of sporting and recreational facilities and a friendly community, this coastal haven offers so much more than a central stopover. Timaru District Mayor Damon Odey says the region offers a fantastic place to invest, build a business, visit and enjoy family life. “Timaru is a place where strangers are still greeted

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with a smile, it’s a great base for doing business, studying and visiting,” he says. “People in South Canterbury enjoy a lifestyle most can only dream of. We’re proud to offer one of the most welcoming and attractive lifestyle choices in New Zealand.” Canterbury Today magazine looks at the local support available for South Canterbury business success, why the southern hub is a great place to set up shop, local examples of business success, the region’s economic role, recent developments in the area and the competitive lifestyle offered by South Canterbury.

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It’s been billed as the ‘Heart of the South Island’ and, while geographically correct, Timaru’s status as the heart of the South is based on so much more than its physicality, Aoraki Development Business and Tourism (ADBT) CEO Wendy Smith explains.

“With a robust economy, healthy growth and fantastic business opportunities, the Timaru District and South Canterbury region hold the promise of a bright future,” Wendy says. “Leaders in added-value production, South Canterbury attracts a wide array of internationally recognised businesses and brands that work side by side with home grown global exporters operating within a vibrant, innovative ecosystem. “Timaru District leads New Zealand’s GDP and employment growth, with performances well above the New Zealand average for over a decade.” The economic development agency for the district, ADBT offers a wide range of services and connections that can help smooth the way for your business and family and should be your first point of contact for new business development, if you’re looking to invest, study, do business or visit.

“We provide facilitation, support and advice across a diverse range of industries,” Wendy explains. “Our role is to facilitate the development of new businesses, support the growth of existing businesses and enabling businesses to make connections, both to other businesses and to Government services such as New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to enable further growth and development.” Business support available through ADBT also includes business mentoring, business excellence awards, advocacy and lobbying, access to a training and information hub, as well as business networking, referrals and contacts. One of the core strengths of the South Canterbury community is how its business community is interconnected, Wendy says. “This is strongly represented by our organisation, which also delivers the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce services, creating a real one stop shop for businesses.” The website www.southcanterbury.org.nz provides a portal to the district and features dedicated areas for Visit, Live, Work, Do Business, Study and Events, combined with economic development content. “We would recommend the website as a first port of call for a newcomer or someone looking to establish a business here and more than 250 businesses showcase their offerings on that website.” >

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Why is South Canterbury a good spot for business? “With our strong employment figures, stronger than the national average year on year, Timaru is a great place to establish a business, grow your business or simply choose to live due to the excellent opportunities and employment choices,” Aoraki Development Business and Tourism (ADBT) chief executive, Wendy Smith says. “We’re certainly large enough to compete on a global stage. We’re well positioned with global connections - the port developments that have taken place with Tauranga enable companies to get product to market quickly and we have exceptional road, rail and air links to the capital.”

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We offer a lifestyle that is second to none, with a lovely coastal town, in a rural hinterland, which offers access to lakes, ski fields and other outdoor activities.

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Timaru was the first city to benefit from the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband in 2012 and the significance of this isn’t lost on Wendy. “We have experienced some of the highest and broadest levels of uptake from both residents and transportation. Equally affordable is residential housing which is 40 percent more affordable businesses, which aligns with our aim to be the than the rest of New Zealand, at an average most connected town in the country.” of $272, 524. The regional economy also continues to flourish, she says. “Our diverse economy has enabled “Here you can have that lifestyle dream of us to weather the storms of global crises that many – the small block of land on the outskirts have challenged other districts, while the Timaru of town, yet still within a 10 minute commute economy has remained strong,” she says. to work, with access to amazing preschools, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions and Industrial land is affordable and well located next to infrastructure such as logistics and both private and public medical care.

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“We offer a lifestyle that is second to none, with a lovely coastal town, in a rural hinterland, which offers access to lakes, ski fields and other outdoor activities. “Timaru offers a family friendly lifestyle in a commercially strong district.” Outlandish Landscapes owner Kirsten Wilson says the district feels like home, even though she didn’t grow up there. “Running errands around town is a breeze with all the shops so

close to home. I can even walk from home,” she says. “Business owners are the people you meet in store and they’re more than happy to spend time with you to work out what you need. If they don’t have it they’ll recommend their competition. That’s how neighbourly the Timaru community are. “Being a landscape architect, I like to judge a place by its garden parks, wild reserves and streetscapes. Timaru ticks all three boxes.”

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Local success on a regional stage The Timaru and greater South Canterbury region is already home to a diverse range of innovative and pioneering firms. Aoraki Development Business and Tourism (ADBT) runs the very successful South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards which recognises and celebrates business excellence. Award winners represent the diverse local economy. The Timaru based Heartland Design and Print took out South Canterbury’s supreme business award at this year’s South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards in August. The Aoraki Foundation – formed in 2009 to manage donations and bequests including community fundraising efforts such as the

CBay aquatic centre – won the community organisation award.

Salmon from the Mackenzie District won the retail category.

Low profile hi-tech company Precision Seafood Harvesting – which is trialling a plastic liner tube for catching fish with limited bycatch – won the innovation and technology category.

South Canterbury’s six Z Energy petrol stations won the medium business category, with this year marking the first time the NZX-listed company’s local stations have won the award.

Famous for its salmon and bacon pies, Fairlie Bakehouse received the most votes from online fans of any nominated business, winning the ‘people’s choice’ category.

Wendy Smith describes the awards as the premier business awards for the region. “It’s been fantastic to see the quality of entries we have had this year and the range of businesses who have chosen to get involved,” she says.

Pest and noxious plant control firm, High Country Contracting from Pleasant Point, won the emerging business award, while Timaru based Butler Electrical was named the region’s top small-medium business and High Country

“We’ve been thrilled with the number of entries, which was up on last year and the feedback about the change in categories has been really positive.”

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Local economic growth ‘Timaru’s economy booming’ and ‘Timaru’s economy in good shape’, ‘Upbeat on Timaru growth prospects’ and ‘South Canterbury’s economy a winner’ are some of the first hits you get when you Google ‘Timaru’s economy’. The region has been leading the nation’s GDP and employment growth for more than a decade. In the 2014 Timaru District Economic Development Indicators report released earlier this year by independent economists, Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL), South

Canterbury was above the national average in five out of seven key performance indicators. BERL used resident population growth, gross domestic product (GDP) growth, GDP per capita growth, employment growth, labour productivity growth, business unit growth, and business size growth as its key performance indicators. Employment in the region grew by 4.0 percent from 2013-2014, stronger year on year than the national average, which grew by 3.1 percent.

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GDP in the Timaru District grew by 4.8 percent in the year to March 2014, from $2.48 billion to $2.60 billion, driven by strong gains in the manufacturing, construction and business services sectors. Six of the past seven years Timaru District’s growth has been ahead of New Zealand’s. Cargo exports leaving the Port of Timaru are up 63 percent in the year to September 2014, with the value ($585 million) also up 62 percent, reflecting the activity occurring both at the port and in the district.

The strengths of the Timaru District economy lie in the primary sector and the processing of primary products, according to the report. That was in part due to the district’s towns functioning as service sectors to the rural hinterland. The region’s top three biggest employers by sector are manufacturing at 20 percent, social services at 19.6 percent, and retail trade and services at 17.2 percent, and the Aoraki Development Business and Tourism (ADBT) will continue to build on this moving forward. >

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Recent regional developments “We live in a pretty cool spot, but the council wants to make it even better for all of our residents,” Mayor Damon Odey said recently. “I see the Timaru district in the next 5-10 years being a vital part of our country’s economy and also renowned for a beautiful place to live, work and play. We’ve got a booming local economy, things like the joint venture between Port of Tauranga and Prime Port Timaru have also contributed to a growing economy. “We’ve got our new wastewater treatment plant nearly ready for commissioning, we’ve spent a lot of time and energy making sure that our roads can keep up with our economic growth, and we’ve funded some extensive work out in the Washdyke area. “We’ve signed off a new liquor licensing regime and we’ve also got CBay up and operational, our new aquatic centre which our forecasts have been blown away by the amount of people that are supporting that fantastic facility.” Examples of recent business expansion in the region include: The multi-million dollar Japanese Sumitomo Corporation has acquired 80 percent shares in Juice Products NZ which has its factory in Washdyke and will be managed from Timaru. A $24m expansion project is underway at Elloughton Gardens retirement village. The Temuka Drum factory (the only manufacturer of steel drums for dairy and other food companies in the South Island) has a new plant that will double its capacity.

We live in a pretty cool spot, but the council wants to make it even better for all of our residents.

Owners of a prominent empty section on Timaru’s Theodosia Street have recently received consent for a new shopping centre, with Hell Pizza and Pita Pit among the confirmed tenants.

The two storey, 2,100 square metre retail and office development on the corner of Elizabeth and Theodosia streets, beside the Z petrol station, will also house Burger Fuel, Hunting and Fishing, law firm Timpany Walton and Columbus Coffee.

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Live, work and play The Timaru district provides a wide range of activities enabling a great work/life balance with minimal commuting time and close proximity to all amenities.

Key benefits to living in the Timaru District include: • Affordable housing

Whether it’s a temperate climate and beautiful natural environment you seek, or quality education from preschool to tertiary, with low parent/teacher ratios and high academic standards, Timaru district is the perfect match.

• Low crime rate

Affordable housing, low crime rates and a thriving arts, drama, music and cultural scene make any newcomers to the district feel welcomed and supported.

• Easier to achieve a work/life balance

There are many world-class sporting and recreational facilities in the district, including athletics, tennis, in-line skating, swimming, rugby, cricket, motor sports and cycling. Housing in the Timaru district is 40 percent more affordable than the rest of New Zealand, with the average house price 6.9 times the median income. Sean Goodwin, general manager 100% Pure New Zealand Honey, moved to the region with his family and says it has been a great experience. “Everyone is very welcoming and there are so many fantastic activities right on our doorstep. We have enjoyed mountain biking at the Scenic Reserve, water skiing on Lake Benmore, salmon fishing, the hot pools at Tekapo, concerts at Caroline Bay and the water slide at CBay. It’s all so close, very affordable and great fun.”

• Central location with daily flights to Wellington and easy driving access to major cities • Excellent primary and secondary healthcare with public and private hospitals • Leading preschool, primary and secondary schools and tertiary education • Thriving retail sector offering both national chain stores and local boutiques • Newcomers welcomed to the district and well supported.

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One of New Zealand’s great cycle rides There are many ways to witness New Zealand in all its beauty, but perhaps one of the most invigorating is by bike; pedalling through nature with the wind in your face and great mountains and lakes all around. Starting from Aoraki/ Mount Cook and ending in Oamaru, there is a cycle path that has been developed by Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) which enables locals and travellers to cross the South Island through the most beautiful terrain. From the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean, the trail has been dissected into sections for all ages and all levels of experience to stay in local communities along the way, and discover all the attractions and scenery that the regions have to offer. The eight section route takes users along both on and off-road trails with varying grades of easy to intermediate. The entire ride can take up to six days, but can be split into shorter stints like one day excursions for those who are looking for a shorter adventure. Not only are A2O responsible for maintaining the trails, but they have also put together a website which contains all maps, trail routes and even eating and accommodation spots along the way, so you know exactly what to expect and can plan accordingly.

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Testimonial “Anecdotally we hear a lot of people venturing onto the cycle trail with groups of friends, with workmates, with team mates, with family members, and more. The development of the cycleway has inspired people to get active – the positive spinoffs include health, family, community and local economy benefits.” - Diane Talanoa, Waitaki Community Recreation Centre

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The first four sections opened in February 2013 and although further developments are still being made, the routes have made an exciting part of the country even more accessible for locals in the area and for those visiting. Businesses located along the trails have benefitted from the increase in cycle traffic too, providing an economic boost to the regions.

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Mount Cook and take cyclists all the way to, you guessed it, Oamaru.

On 11th – 14th November, A2O are hosting a charity cycle ride with Scotts Brewing Co. and it’s open to all who are adventurous enough to participate.

This is not a race though, just a chance to discover New Zealand and raise some money for charity along the way.

The event will be spread out over four days with various starting points, so people can choose their distance and time out on the trails. For those who go the entire length, the ride will start from

“It’s a chance to ride the full trail and raise money for a good cause. We are creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement for this event,” says Jason Menard, A2O marketing & sales officer.

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Timaru fast facts • The urban hub of the Timaru District, population 27,000 • Situated midpoint on the South Island’s east coast between Christchurch and Dunedin, approximately two hour’s drive from each • Significant manufacturing, processing, engineering and construction, with associated representation across related service sectors • Central distribution point for road, rail and sea, local airport with regular flights to Wellington with connections around New Zealand

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Testimonial “The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has increased the recreation opportunities available in the Waitaki District. The number of young people and school groups using the trail continues to increase, as with the number of family groups and older members of the community. The trail has been pivotal for Sport Waitaki in our role of getting people active – as it is an accessible, user friendly and safe place to exercise.” - Kate Holland, Sport Waitaki

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• Regional branches of major banks, service institutions and Government agencies

• Known for its close, easy access to a huge range of outdoor recreation • First class education from preschool to tertiary • Public and private hospitals • World class sporting facilities. CT

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“We’d like to see teams ‘challenge’ each other to see who can raise the most money. We’ll be promoting all registered teams on our website and via social media. It’s all fun, no losers here. Anyone who gets a team together is a winner for charity and A2O.”

We are open daily from 10 am for coffee & homemade baking, breakfast, lunches & dinners with good food, beer, wine & views across Caroline Bay

Funds will be split 50/50 between A2O and chosen charities by those cycling so head over to the website to find out more.

Supporting local business A2O has already made great strides in maintaining these trails and opening up even more along the way, and are always thankful to those who support the ongoing work that it takes to make it all possible, just like the advertisers on this page: Cycle Journeys, High Country Salmon, The Jollie Biker, Air Safaris, Aoraki Development Business & Tourism and Heliworks Queenstown Helicopter Flights. CT

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Focus | AB Equipment

Making your machines work for you It is one thing to operate a fleet of expensive machinery, but it’s even more important to keep your equipment running in top order. Failure to do this can result in very costly down time, when a piece of machinery your company relies on is out of action. AB Equipment is one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of new and used materials handling, construction and forestry equipment, and operates a comprehensive network of workshops throughout the South Island, servicing and maintaining a wide variety of products, no matter what the brand. “AB Equipment is committed to customer support,” South Island general manager Alistair McLennan says. “This is at the very heart of our business. We believe that the sale of the machine is only the start of our relationship with the customer.” Just to prove the company’s main focus is on providing a comprehensive backup service to its machinery sales, the bulk of AB Equipment’s 80 staff in the South Island work in the company’s service and parts departments. “We operate modern workshops in all our locations and even have a remote mechanic located in Central Otago,” Alistair says. “We’re happy to service not only the equipment we sell, but also anybody else’s for that matter.” AB Equipment also provides a 24/7 emergency breakdown service with a fleet of specialised service vehicles manned by qualified technicians, who provide everything from planned maintenance to emergency breakdowns and rebuilds. “A big part of our business is our tailor-made service plans for all machinery. We can custom design a plan to suit every machine and customer requirement.”

AB Equipment is also able to supply genuine parts to support all our brands. It offers quality after-market parts where required. This allows the customer to make a choice depending on the situation. A superior parts supply, competitive pricing and regular service initiatives, enables clients to be more competitive. Fleetguard is a market leader in the filtration industry and AB Equipment stocks this product for all equipment associated with the mining, construction, transport, forestry and materials handling industries, and are a direct supply agent for Castrol Oils.

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AB Equipment services heavy machinery throughout the country

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Focus | AB Equipment

AB Equipment is one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of forestry equipment

Superior products world leading brands With its head office located in Auckland, AB Equipment has a network of branches and dealers throughout the country, including Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill. Operating in conjunction with NZ Trucks, Greymouth, AB Equipment is New Zealand’s largest supplier of materials handling equipment and represents some of the world's leading brands, which together provides an extensive range to meet most applications.

AB Rental can hire you the right machinery for the job

Swedish based Kalmar is a global supplier of containers and heavy duty forklifts and is the world’s leading supplier to ports, terminals and intermodal facilities.

It also looks after the environment with products from Vermeer including brush chippers, stump grinders and vacuum excavators - commonly used in parks and public works applications.

The Combilift multi-directional forklift is available in LPG, diesel and battery-electric powered engines, and ideal for working in guided aisles as narrow as 2.1m.

“AB Equipment is the largest supplier of forestry equipment in New Zealand and is in the top three overall for construction machinery market share,” Alistair says.

And to keep the warehouse clean AB Equipment has a wide range of Nilfisk Alto commercial and industrial sweepers and scrubbers.

“Our forestry division features the Tigercat and Sumitomo brands and we have recently added the T-MAR log champ yarders and logging grapples to the range.

Leading the pack is the impressive Toyota internal combustion, battery-electric and counterbalance forklift range, from a compact 0.9 tonnes right up to a massive 24 tonnes.

The company distributes the most advanced and respected brands of construction equipment in New Zealand, including Doosan, Bobcat, Sumitomo, Sakai and Manitou, along with Navman wireless GPS tracking systems.

Internal materials handling models like order pickers, stackers, reach trucks and pallet trucks from BT and Raymond, maximise warehouse efficiency and take supply chain operations to a new level.

Its range of equipment includes excavators, all-terrain forklifts, wheel loaders, dump trucks, skid steer loaders, compaction equipment, directional drills, access platforms, compressors and attachments.

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Focus | AB Equipment

AB Equipment supplies a wide range of top-quality machinery

AB Equipment’s history 1878: Andrews and Beaven Ltd established in Christchurch to manufacture self-bagging chaff cutters 1936: The company starts to import Allis Chalmers power farming equipment from America 1958: Andrews and Beaven enters into a manufacturing agreement to produce 19 models of Clarklift machinery for the NZ market 1964: Construction machinery manufacturing division established in Christchurch 1978: Andrews and Beaven moves its head office from Christchurch to a new industrial complex at Wiri, South Auckland 1982: The company announces its appointment to distribute Toyota Forklifts with the help of Canterbury and NZ cricket legend, Richard Hadlee 1991: Andrews and Beaven Industrial Equipment Ltd changes its name to AB Equipment Materials-handling equipment is a specialty of AB Equipment

1997: Invercargill branch established and company acquires Invercargill Forklift Hire the following year

2002: Toyota and AB Equipment celebrate a 20 year partnership with a trip to Japan for the company’s 20 top materials-handling customers. Dunedin celebrates opening of new branch location 2005: AB Equipment consolidates its Christchurch operation with new purpose built premises at 709 Halswell Junction Road. A fourth South Island branch is opened in Timaru, after the purchase of Southgate Forklifts 2007: Revolutionary Sumitomo Dash 5 excavator models released 2008: Nelson branch opens on Enza site 2010: Tigercat appoints AB Equipment to distribute its full range of market leading forestry products 2011: AB Equipment donates Toyota skid steer loader and Sakai plate compactor to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort 2013: AB Equipment appointed NZ distributor for Doosan and Bobcat construction equipment products. Nelson depot upgraded to full service branch status. Tasman Machinery Services purchased and amalgamated with AB Equipment

1998: AB Equipment launches Toyota Series 7 forklift featuring worldwide innovative System 2015: Canadian bases T-MAR Industries appoints AB Equipment as their NZ distributor. of Active Stability (SAS) feature

A hire machine for every purpose

If this wasn’t enough, AB Equipment operates a wide variety of operator training courses.

Hiring machinery can be a great cost-effective option for businesses that don’t need the use of expensive machinery every day.

These include courses for its own products, as well as specific courses for trucks, recovery and passenger service vehicles. Specialist courses are also offered for traffic control and dangerous goods applications. CT

AB Rental can meet your hire need with short and long term hire of forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers from any of its nationwide network of branches. By working with the team at your local AB Rental branch, you can customise a hire programme that meets your needs, whether they’re seasonal, just a few days a month or for one afternoon. AB Rental also offers long-term hire or lease options for material handling equipment that includes a full maintenance programme for a fixed monthly cost.

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Focus | Hohepa Canterbury

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Hohepa’s mission to deliver meaning and worth

It is no small feat for an organisation to reach 50 years of age, but Hohepa Canterbury has indeed achieved that significant milestone. The organisation provides residential, vocational and community participation services to people with intellectual disabilities, creating opportunities for them to work towards their goals and aspirations and to achieve at their fullest potential.

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heating and double glazing, and wheelchair access has been improved with ramps and extra wide doors.

Hohepa Canterbury started life in 1965 as a Home School for nine young children in a large gracious house on the slopes of the lower Port Hills. Some of those original children are still residents today, nicknamed ‘The Pioneers’. Now Hohepa Canterbury has grown to support 84 adult residents and up to 15 day attendees on its three key sites – at Barrington Street, the Halswell Farm in Selwyn and at Edgeware.

A sense of meaning and worth – that is fundamental to Hohepa Canterbury’s philosophy. It’s visible in all their work, including the success some residents have had in selling their art works through the Lincoln Art Gallery and elsewhere. This organisation deserves its longevity and continued support. CT

Twenty six residential group homes and flats provide a variety of settings catering for people from their late teens to their 70s, while day opportunities vary from voluntary to paid work, from polytechnic attendance through to artistic activities, agriculture and community activities.

Hohepa Canterbury 23 Barrington Street Somerfield Christchurch T (03) 332 3179 E canty@canty.hohepa.org.nz www.hohepa.com

All these services are enriched by a cultural life based on the principles of the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Steiner’s approach to human psychology and education sprang from his understanding that in every human being, whatever their apparent impairment, there is a spiritual individuality at work creating its own destiny.

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“Day services are only partially funded by the Government and we have not had a cost of living increase for these in 10 years. Over 70 staff run our activities with two shifts a week in the residential homes, as well as day programme staff, administration and management.” Raymond says Hohepa Canterbury works hard to maintain its facilities in a pristine condition. This means that every 10 – 15 years kitchens and bathrooms require renovation and recently they have expended considerable funds in preparing for the aging of their residents. The homes have been made warmer with ducted

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Health & Beauty | Christchurch Eye Surgery

A clear focus on patients’ vision “It’s like my third child,” says Dr Rebecca Stack proudly of Christchurch Eye Surgery, the only state of the art, purpose-built ophthalmic surgery facility in the South Island. It was Dr Stack’s vision for such a facility and her passionate commitment to persuading others through a sound business case to her way of thinking that resulted in the opening of this truly splendid building in the heart of Merivale. “I suppose my idea for the surgery was initially born out of frustration that there weren’t any surgical facilities in Christchurch catering specifically for eyes. Then it became a desire to create something special, to make a statement for the Christchurch emerging after the earthquakes.” That has certainly happened. Since it was completed in June 2014 the building has become a landmark; a fitting replacement for the heritage house that stood on the site before 2011. “We were mindful of our residential neighbourhood and while the building is not a villa, it is cedar-clad and we have retained the beautiful mature trees and lawns.” The distinctive structure was designed by Wilson and Hill Architects to be light, spacious and welcoming. “Eye surgery patients aren’t unwell when they come here, so we wanted the waiting area to feel like a living room – as non-medical as possible. It provides a pleasant experience for both surgery staff and patients, rather than a more typical surgery unit.”

The facility was also designed with superior environmental architectural features. The air management system exceeds New Zealand standards, following instead Australian and European healthcare standards to improve air flows in the theatres and provide enhanced filtration rates. This improves the purity of the air in the clinical areas and reduces any risk of infection. Solar tubes are used for natural effect lighting and with the patient areas all on one level access is easy for wheelchairs and for people with mobility issues.

The specialist areas of the facility were also designed to meet the specific needs of ophthalmic surgeons and their patients. Dr Stack laughs that it took many late night meetings to determine the optimal location for the patients’ toilets. “The absolutely critical decisions that had to be made were around design and layout.” Nine surgeons now co-own the facility. It was their collaboration as a joint venture that enabled Dr Stack’s bold idea to come to fruition. The two operating theatres are equipped with the latest technology all specifically designed for eye surgery. Here the surgeons carry out the full range of eye surgery in all the ophthalmic specialities, including cataract removal, eye and eyelid reconstruction, glaucoma management and retinal detachment repairs.

As co-founder and the driving force behind Christchurch Eye Surgery, Dr Stack was nominated in the Best Product or Service Business category of the Mumtrepreneur Awards run by Flybuys – awards that celebrate successful businesses run by mums. Dr Rebecca Stack

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She won not only that category, but was named the supreme winner and Mumtrepreneur of the Year. “I was totally ecstatic to have won. What impressed the judges most was the fact that I had brought together a group of people who usually work in competition with each other to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.” CT Christchurch Eye Surgery 274 Papanui Rd Merivale Christchurch T (03) 260 2200 E enquiries@christchurcheye.co.nz www.christchurcheye.co.nz

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Health & Beauty | Homestead Health & Beauty

The natural advantage Stress, pollution, toxins in our food and beauty products, and lack of exercise can take a real toll on our bodies, and with a hectic schedule it can be difficult to take care of ourselves as life gets in the way of life.

Although natural remedies are certainly no new feat, they have seen a rise in popularity in recent years as people are beginning to see the benefits of their use in daily diets and regimes again. Natural remedies and supplements themselves may be increasingly easier to get our hands on, but the information and right advice can still be hard to find, which is why it pays to talk to people who know what they’re talking about.

Expert advice with excellent service

Leading the way in retailers of natural health, independent chain Homestead Health and Beauty have been supplying Christchurch with high quality natural remedies, supplements and wellbeing products for almost 35 years now. Owner Brett Heaney first set up shop in New Brighton and has led his business to a success that has seen the opening of three stores in total around the city. While he recognises that he may be faced with competition on the store front, it’s what his business offers inside that matters most. “Many staff in health food stores across the country are qualified and experienced in helping with a wide range of health conditions, including allergies, children’s health, digestion, energy, fatigue, hair, skin and nails, weight control – the list goes on.

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“What is important though, is that our staff provide a top quality service to our customers, and that the customer feels comfortable in discussing their individual health and beauty needs,” Brett explains. “The team are dedicated to providing top quality customer service and every customer is treated the same and offered health advice and support. “Our independently run health and beauty stores retail natural foods, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, sports nutrition and beauty products and much more.”

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Help fight a killer disease Homestead Health has one of the largest selections of products in Christchurch and has three stores located at the Hornby Hub, Bush Inn Centre and one which has recently opened in The Palms shopping centre. “Over the years the team has built long lasting and trusting relationships with their clients and encourage customers to give feedback. This input is important as it gives us the opportunity to stock appropriate products or assist where needed.”

A personal approach Each of the stores has a wide variety of regular everyday specials and provide a loyalty club to new and existing customers. The teams are on hand to assist you in improving your health and are dedicated to educating customers on healthy eating, healthy living and the many different health products and supplements that are available in today's market. “With Homestead Health you can be sure we are really thinking of you – wellbeing and vitality are at the heart of everything we do, so we insist on selling quality products to support your health. “We have excellent knowledge about the many different health products that we supply and we continually challenge ourselves to improve our products, our expert advice and our excellent service. “You’re invited to come in and experience our qualified staff, friendly customer service and large selection of quality products. And we’ll be very happy to assist you with any query or questions you might have.” CT Stores The Hornby Hub: (03) 349 5150 Bush Inn Centre: (03) 348 7867 The Palms: (03) 385 0364

Eight women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand; she could be your colleague, mother, sister, daughter or friend. New Zealand women have one of the highest rates of breast cancer in the world. There will be 3,000 new incidences in the next 12 months. That’s one out of nine women who will be diagnosed with this cancer in their lifetime and 90 - 95 percent of these women will have no history of the illness in the family. On a more positive note, of the eight women diagnosed with breast cancer each day, 86 percent will survive five years or more. But The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) say that’s not enough – more research and better treatments are needed to help more women survive much longer. On an annual basis, October is Breast Cancer Month. Individuals, families and especially businesses can be part of the pink campaign. It’s easy - just go pink as we acknowledge, educate and raise funds to fight breast cancer. The core objectives of The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation are to save lives through breast health education, promote early detection through mammograms, support women with breast cancer and fund research for better treatment and greater survival. Research and education cost money - and this is where all Kiwis come in. The NZBCF doesn’t receive government funding - it needs your help to continue its important work.

Your business can help by volunteering to collect on the streets, or in your business place, on October 9 and 10 for the Pink Ribbon Appeal

Turn your office pink this October Breast Cancer Month is the perfect opportunity for your organisation to walk the ‘corporate social responsibility’ talk and build staff engagement by dressing in pink, and helping to raise the much needed funds for The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Pink for a Day is the chance to turn your workplace pink any day during October. Bring in pink food, wear pink clothing or ‘pink your boss’… the possibilities for workplace fundraisers are limited only by your imagination. Involve staff and customers in this great cause. To register your event, visit: www.pinkforaday.co.nz

Your business can support Breast Cancer Month via: • October 9-10 is Pink Ribbon Appeal. Encourage your staff to volunteer to collect on the streets (or in your business place) on October 9 and 10. In recent years whole streets and blocks were taken over by a business for a couple of hours helping to collect. To volunteer: www.takeaction.org.nz • November 7 – Estee Lauder Companies Pink Star Walk. Register a team to take part in the Companies Pink Star Walk - a fun evening event where you can choose to walk near or far. To register for a twilight walk visit: www.pinkstarwalk.co.nz • Turn your business Pink for a Day - run this anyway you like - have fun, bring the team together and raise funds.

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Goods & Services | Hamills North Canterbury

The fishing and hunting specialists Nestled comfortably in between the waters of the South Pacific and the mountainous expanse of our rural South Island, the greater Canterbury district is well positioned for two of the “Kiwi-est” of Kiwi leisure activities –fishing and hunting.

for everyone to use, it’s a good relaxant and it’s good for your soul and wellbeing to get amongst what we have right on our doorstep.” With the opening of fishing season on October 1, exciting new fishing gear hitting the market, combining with longer days with warmer weather, means it’s the time to dust off the fishing rods or get the family out on the water to try something new. “Hamills North Canterbury are fishing and hunting specialists first and foremost,” Ashley says. “We supply almost everything possible to cater to those markets. To complement this range we extend into tramping products and also a little bit of camping.”

“Where we are in North Canterbury, we’re incredibly spoilt for choice,” Hamills North Canterbury owner Ashley Cook explains.

An exciting new development will see a new Ridgeline NZ Concept Store established late October at the same High Street location, giving customers increased access to apparel and accessories.

“We’re surrounded by some of Canterbury’s best fresh water and hunting opportunities. It’s there

“The store will feature a full range of women’s, children’s and men’s hunting and outdoor

apparel and accessories that we don’t currently have the room to stock, and this will give us the ability to continue to focus on the hard core hunting and fishing equipment.” A renowned New Zealand brand, Hamills originated in Rotorua in 1955, before a number of stores were established throughout New Zealand over the following years. A keen fisherman since his early years, Ashley launched a career in the industry which has taken him from Rangiora, overseas and back again, opening the North Canterbury Hamills branch six years ago when he settled back in the township with his wife and two daughters. He’s supported by Bruce Barnes and Marshall Freer, both with strong backgrounds in both hunting and fishing themselves. “It all starts from getting out and having a go at something new,” Ashley says of the hunting and fishing industry. “We can meet the needs of everyone, from young children starting out with their first line, through to some of the most highly experienced fishermen. “Likewise with hunting - we can work with hunters right from the purchase of their first gun safe, when they’re getting their licence, and building that relationship while they progress in that sport. We’re a relatively small store and we pride ourselves on a very high percentage of return customers.” Fishing (both marine and freshwater) was rated as the fifth most popular activity overall in a report by Sport New Zealand last year, showing increased levels of participation, as did hunting, canoeing and tramping, contrasting with ‘glamour’ sports such as golf, tennis, football, cricket and basketball, which had decreased. Fishing was ranked second only behind walking for men, and ninth for women, with 646,000 Kiwis in total going fishing over the 12 month survey period. “In a semi-rural area such as Rangiora, it’s more common for young men to have air rifles instead of Playstations with what we have right on our doorstep,” Ashley says.

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Hamills Rangiora store is the only one of its kind in North Canterbury, one of the best hunting and fishing regions in New Zealand. The eye catching store is located at 98 High Street opposite Coffee Culture. You’ll find all the major brands in both hunting and fishing gear.

“We’ve created something quite different at Hamills North Canterbury. We’ve had the same staff for six years, we’re passionate and experienced. It’s a shopping experience that’s more intimate and unhurried. “We have remained price competitive, we follow industry trends and we’re proactive in keeping up with the industry on a global level. But key to the business is building relationships. We do what a lot of shops do, but do it better.” CT Hamills North Canterbury 98 High Street Gables Arcade Rangiora T (03) 313 0447 E northcanterbury@hamillsnz.co.nz www.hamillsonline.co.nz

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Security systems for any business, home or budget You may think the term “one stop shop” is overused, but Ross Galt Lock and Alarm Service has no qualms in making this claim with respect to its security services. When it comes to security Ross Galt really do offer the total package.

The company’s technicians have expertise in and knowledge of all types of security from the most basic lock and key systems to the most sophisticated electronic security for residential and commercial properties. Keeping up to date with the very latest in security technology is essential to their business and attendance at security trade fairs is an integral part of the company’s operation. Ross Galt has been a trusted name for security services across Canterbury for well over 40 years. From the extensive facility on Kingsley Street in Sydenham and their branch at Hornby, 20 technicians and 15 mobile GPS-equipped vehicles provide total security solutions 24/7, 365 days a year. At the Kingsley Street showroom there are working displays of various security systems for customers to gain a detailed understanding of what is available to suit their particular situation. Skilled staff are always on hand to discuss various options and to give advice on individual scenarios. Also available in the showroom is a comprehensive range of products: padlocks, safes, deadbolts, door locks, window hardware, chains and many other security products.

The team from Ross Galt at their new building at Kingsley Street, Sydenham

All Ross Galt’s technicians are fully trained and highly experienced and with the help of cutting edge technology and software, they offer top quality workmanship and service in an impressively wide range of security solutions. The services include (and this is only a small sample): the design and installation of master key security systems, commercial and domestic lock sales, repairs and installation, a full automotive lock service, key cutting and vehicle entry, full electronic commercial and domestic security, CCTV and intruder alarm systems, safe sales and service, and restricted security key systems for commercial and residential premises. Ross Galt is fully committed to all customers, knowing their experience and professionalism is the basis of the company’s ongoing success in customer satisfaction and quality of service. “Customers for Life” is the mantra

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at Ross Galt. “Do it once and do it right so customers are delighted.” The company also invests in ongoing additions and upgrades to machinery and training to keep the company at the forefront of the security industry.

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Restricted key and master key systems Whether you need to secure a single building or a large-scale complex, Ross Galt specialises in restricted and master key systems that put you in control of your building’s security. They offer a comprehensive range of these systems from medium to high security and have even designed them for the NZ Defence Force. With restricted key systems you decide who has access where and every key can be traced to its holder and to the individual lock it activates. Master keys are universal keys that are able to unlock all or many locks in a specified location. They utilise restricted key systems to give control of key issuing. No key can be cut without the authority of the appropriate person. A well designed master key system will achieve the best security possible with the least number of keys. Ross Galt offer 20 percent off the normal retail cost of a master key system for earthquake affected businesses.

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customers’ security requirements. The rebuild and repair of business and commercial premises in the city provides an opportunity for businesses to integrate security into the overall construction of their buildings.

Via your phone you can arm or disarm your alarm, verify what may have activated your alarm system and view what is going on in your house. Ross Galt can suggest a reliable system to meet every budget.

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Residentially too, security alarm systems have become more sophisticated, yet more user friendly, through the integration of CCTV cameras into alarm sensors then linked to a Smartphone. Via your phone you can arm or disarm your alarm, verify what may have activated your alarm system and view what is going on in your house. Ross Galt can suggest a reliable system to meet every budget. CT Ross Galt Lock and Alarm Service Ltd 95 Kingsley Street Sydenham Christchurch T (03) 365 0298 Free phone 0800 7677 42 E inquiry@rossgalt.co.nz www.rossgalt.co.nz

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Ross Galt is finding electronic door access systems are becoming increasingly popular. They are easy to install – they simply replace a conventional key lock cylinder — and then unlocked using a Smartphone. This gives you increased security and no need to carry keys. Especially great for teenagers who are often rather careless with keys, but who are very much attached to their phones.

Automotive key replacements Ross Galt has some sage advice for vehicle owners – make sure you have a spare key because making replacement transponder keys is very expensive. To copy a key is approximately $160, but to create one can be about $600 – 700. This is because the chip in a key’s head has to talk to the computer in a vehicle. Ross Galt has world leading technology allowing them to provide key and transponder diagnosis.

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Goods & Services | Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Breaking wine’s traditions wide open Longevity coupled with innovation is the hallmark of Allan Scott Family Winemakers of Marlborough. The winery produced its first vintage in 1990 and has been producing memorable wines ever since. But Allan Scott Family Winemakers are always looking for something new and different with which to tempt wine drinkers’ palates. Josh Scott, currently the vineyard’s director of winemaking, is also the founder of craft beer makers Moa Brewing Company.

an exciting new craft keg project that celebrates experimentation and a sense of fun. Produced exclusively in kegs, and in limited batch lots, craft wine breaks the traditional winemaking mould and, through the use of brewery techniques, turns it on its head.

On returning to the winery Josh had the audacious idea of making craft wine – wine made with the very different, but unique mind-set of a craft-brewer.

Josh Scott says the new Craft Wine range aims to provide a unique experience for consumers. “At the root of it all, we are trying to produce a unique and excitingly different drink, all the while looking to maintain the high level of drinkability and product quality a discerning educated drinker expects.

So say cheers to the new range of Craft Wine by Allan Scott Family Winemakers. Created with the ingenuity and sense of adventure Kiwis are renowned for, Craft Wine is

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to give Kiwi wine drinkers an innovative experience that challenges their traditional notions of which wines they enjoy. In fact we have managed to create a category that not even the regulators and lawmakers can pigeon-hole us into! “Challenge your sense of traditional sauvignon blanc and savour the unique hop punch delivered by the Gooseberry Bomb. Think you know all there is to know about Pinot? Phat Jam Pinot Noir will blow your predictions.

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And add some spice to your riesling repertoire with Razor’s Edge; riesling at its most electric with beautifully bold aromas of zesty lime and mandarin sparked with a cunning bang of chilli.” The team from Allan Scott Family Winemakers took the craft wines to Beervana 2015, a brave thing to do as craft brewers are very protective of their industry. They were delighted to receive very positive feedback and a great deal of praise for such an innovative project. Phat Jam, along with its cousin Razor's Edge and mad sister Gooseberry Bomb, are the beginnings of Allan Scott Family Winemakers' world's first craft keg project.

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Goods & Services | Protocol on Colombo

Flavour at the foot of the hills Protocol on Colombo is the brand new face and name of the bar and restaurant sitting at the bottom of the Cashmere Hills on Colombo Street. With a warm and inviting interior, and an exciting menu to match, the kitchen has been invigorated with the sparks of new owners, Natasha and Rod.

More varieties will follow. At the moment the wines are available on tap from the kegs only on-premise. With the new Craft Wine venture Allan Scott Family Winemakers are continuing their tradition of breaking new ground. Back in the early 1990s a top class restaurant at a winery wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But the Scott family established Twelve Trees Restaurant which is now a must for visitors and locals alike. Chef Matt Gibson and Lawrence Purser are creative and skilful with fresh and local ingredients, designing dishes such as Pinot Poached Marlborough Salmon with mushroom risotto discs and baby beets or the Pulled Harissa Marinated Pork Open Sandwich with fried shallots and pear. The restaurant is open every day from 9am - 4.30pm. The great news is that last summer’s experiment of opening for weekend dinners proved so successful that it will be repeated this coming summer. From December until March dinner will be available Friday – Sunday. CT

Phat Jam, along with its cousin Razor's Edge and mad sister Gooseberry Bomb, are the beginnings of Allan Scott Family Winemakers' world's first craft keg project.

They both already have a thing for running successful kitchens. Ma Maison Restaurant and Bar in Akaroa has been their food baby for almost a decade now and continues to thrive. They have translated their experiences from that well-run kitchen into their new nest at the foot of the hills. Chef, Rod, has brought his passionate yet simple approach to food with him as he cracks into his kitchen at Protocol. Serving a wide range of dishes, the restaurant now has brunch and lunch, dinner, drinks and kids menus that feature all kinds of classic favourites. Available until 3pm, the brunch and lunch menu features casual meals such as Eggs Benedict, crepes, spiced chicken quesadillas and delicious pizzas from the pizza oven. The dinner menu, available from 5:30pm, has so many delicious choices that it’s difficult to even pick a few to talk about here. Marbled beef carpaccio, braised pork hock, another chance to dig into a fresh pizza and a range of desserts, including a bitter chocolate tort, are only a sample of what they bring to the table. Not only does Protocol offer customers the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy bountiful dishes, they also have two function rooms for when parties or business events need a place to call home.

All functions are fully catered for by the kitchen, with a range of menu options that you can view on their website. The first room, The Lounge & Terrace, can accommodate up to 90 people standing, or 70 seated, while the second, The Elevate Room & Deck, can manage up to 55 people standing, or 35 seated. Either way, you are promised privacy and separate entrances from the main restaurant, complete with your own exclusive terrace. CT

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Goods & Services | Redcliffs New World

Redcliffs welcomes new supermarket The Redliffs community will soon have a brand new state of the art New World supermarket right on its doorstep, after more than four years of having to travel for groceries. The original supermarket on the Main Road site was demolished following the February 2011 earthquake, with all 70 staff let go. Since then, local residents have bought food from a small convenience store nearby, or been forced to drive out of the area to the closest supermarket. Construction of the large replacement New World has been ongoing this year and is on schedule for a proposed opening in late October and will be 40 percent larger than its predecessor. The new 818sqm supermarket was purchased a few months ago by Julia Spence, who has considerable experience within the supermarket industry as the former owner of the Four Square supermarket in Akaroa. “I’m very excited about the new supermarket and can’t wait to open the door and be part of the local community,” she says. “It’s such a community environment out there and we’re just looking forward to opening and trading and being involved in the local community. People are really looking forward to it and the community is really positive about it.”

Supermarket with a sea view The Redcliffs New World is a unique design and the first one of its type in the South Island.

Redcliffs residents will soon be back shopping close to home in the nearly completed New World

The three storey building will feature a carpark on the ground floor, with a customer lift, ramp and stairs going up to the retail floor on the first floor. Directly above will be a mezzanine office space. “It’s a pretty unique store. When you’re standing at the checkout you will look out over the main road and see the sea. It’s going to be incredible,” she says. The supermarket will contain brand new technology, including checkouts and LED lighting throughout. Julia is in the process of employing 80-100 part time and fulltime staff and already has most of her managers in place. She’s now looking to fill the remaining staff positions and has gained a lot of interest from the local community, including school students wanting part time positions.

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Goods & Services | Redcliffs New World Successful construction project The rebuild of Redcliffs New World has been in the pipeline for some time, with the Christchurch City Council approving resource consent for the new store back in March 2012. Geotechnical surveying began that year, with construction taking longer than anticipated because of the high degree of underground remediation work required. Fletcher Construction is the lead contractor on the project, with work continuing to schedule. Julia says the building has been built to a high standard of earthquake strength. “It’s very strong and the number of piles that were driven down is unbelievable,” she says. “Fletcher Construction have been incredible. It’s amazing what they’ve done because it’s such a unique store and such a different template to what’s been done prior.”

Best quality products Redcliffs New World will offer local residents a huge choice of everyday grocery items and specialty products right on their doorstep in a state of the art facility. Redcliffs New World customers will have the choice of top quality products, including fresh

fruit and vegetables, bread baked by its own bakers on site, and the best quality meat which can be cut to individual requirement by its qualified butchers. The store’s delicatessen will leave customers spoilt for choice, and they’ll also have a great selection of wine and beer in store. Service will be a big focus for owner Julia Spence and her new team, which are looking forward to providing outstanding service and an enjoyable shopping experience to all customers when the doors open in late October. New World received the Quality Service Award 2015 from Readers Digest and is renowned for offering great value for money. There will be an extensive and ever-changing range of special deals available in all parts of the store, plus low everyday pricing on many more products. CT

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Property & Construction | Waterloo Business Park

Delivering the ideal work environment Some high profile and well established Canterbury businesses are snapping up land in Waterloo Business Park, a $400 million development underway in Islington. The first new buildings started appearing on the former Islington Freezing Works site bordered by Halswell Junction, Pound and Waterloo Roads last year, with fresh goods producer Santa Rosa Foods moving into a new $7m factory.

A large project is underway for NZX-listed transport provider Fliway, which is constructing a 6,500 sqm transport, warehousing and office building on a 1.5 ha site at Waterloo.

Others to sign up early were Volvo dealer Transdiesel, rural supplier Farmlands, Conroys Removals and frieght and logistics business Cardinal Freight. The pace has continued this year with seven new builds underway and four more due to begin in the next three months. Almost half the lots on the 114 hectare site have been either sold or leased.

Earthworks have commenced for a new facility for Hagley Building Products which is building a 9,000 sqm plant on a 1.8 ha site. Construction is also progressing well for Conroy Removals and Ian Tulloch’s freight business Tulloch Transport. Hamish Clarke & Lissa Birse

The new facility for Fliway is being designed and built by Apollo Projects, who are also building Conroy’s new premises and completed construction of Santa Rosa Foods’ new facility at the park last year. Davis Food Ingredients’ new factory is being built by Thompsons Construction. Thompson’s are also working on the Tulloch build – which will also include a café. Commercial construction firm Hanham & Philp, Reach Media and Rental Car Village are also among the new and upcoming arrivals.

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This development is going to set the bar for business parks. Waterloo Business Park will be in a league of its own.

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- HAMISH CLARKE, WATERLOO BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Waterloo Business Park development manager, Hamish Clarke says the latest deals mean 45 percent of the total lots in the development are now taken up. “There’s been a significant uptake in land with a number of design and build projects now underway.” >

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“We’re also rolling through opening up other tranches of land with the view to having the land development completed by Autumn 2017.” Construction is set to begin on stage 2B, which will bring 13 new lots to the market and includes a park area and feature entranceway off Pound Road, giving the business park a key focal point. “We are thrilled with the buy-in from businesses so far, in what is a very competitive market,” Hamish says. "The up-take in land has exceeded our expectations and we’ve had great success in what we’ve achieved so far.” A unique development for the South Island, the business park will feature greenspaces, hospitality, retail and additional amenities including free wi-fi throughout all public spaces, hyperfast broadband, 2.5 ha of parkland, outdoor work spaces and solar power. Transforming the 114 hectare site into something world class has always been the

vision of the development’s joint venture partners: John Sax’s Auckland-based Southpark Corporation Ltd, Ian Tulloch’s Southland-based Tulloch Group and Southland investor Paul Johnstone. “This development is going to set the bar for business parks,” Hamish says. “This is not the typical industrial/commercial environment we’ve seen previously. The intention for Waterloo Business Park was never for a large, bland industrial space. It’s about creating a work/life balance by providing amenities and convenience for the people working within that site, which flows through to the site owners. “Waterloo Business Park will be in a league of its own.” With a town centre and park area at its heart, Waterloo Business Park will incorporate a network of open park spaces, cycle ways,

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“We believe that there is no excuse for unattractive industrial spaces,” Hamish says. “Park-like grounds shouldn’t be exclusively for central city office workers. Everyone should be able to work somewhere where you can eat your lunch, or go for a walk somewhere appealing.”

Aside from the innovative spaces available, Waterloo Business Park also offers a competitive location, just 10km from the Christchurch Airport in the western corridor of the Garden City.

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retaining the buildings would benefit the precinct aesthetically,” Hamish says. “This will provide the opportunity for cafés, retailers and service providers to become established.” Waterloo Business Park will also benefit the community – with up to 5,000 permanent employees working onsite on completion. Many local construction jobs are also expected to be created as building work ramps up. “Waterloo Business Park will definitely not be your standard industrial business park,” assistant development manager Lissa Birse explains. “We want to create a space where local communities feel they can come and use the facilities, somewhere which has life and vitality, with activity outside of the standard nine to five

hours of a business space, which gives a flow through to the owners of those sites, because their staff will be happier. “No one has done anything like what we’re doing at Waterloo,” Lissa says. “We’re designing for the people who work here, and by remaining focused on what can we do to make their lives and businesses better we have developed something world class.” CT Waterloo Business Park 400 Waterloo Road Islington T Hamish Clarke 021 960 655 E hamish@waterloobusinesspark.co.nz T Lissa Birse 021973973 E lissa@waterloobusinesspark.co.nz www.waterloobusinesspark.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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The company’s office has Jeremy leading a team of developers and customer support people, while Mark and Keith manage the business remotely. “With broadband you can work from anywhere. We check in with each other most days via Skype and everything is managed with Google Docs on the cloud,” Jeremy says. “We’ve kept the AdWords campaigns going as the cost per acquisition is literally half of our radio ads and we reckon that it’s easier to connect with people online, especially if you’re an online business. It’s like fishing where the fish are if someone is searching for a tradesperson and we come up offering some options with an actual track record.” CT Visit: www.builderscrack.co.nz

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Property & Construction | New Zealand Timber Industry Federation

Ensuring timber products come up trumps Aside from the inherent properties of wood making it the ideal building material, its quality and high standard is backed by the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation. The NZTIF has been a global champion of the New Zealand timber industry for nearly a century and works tirelessly to ensure the domestic sawmilling industry continues to produce top quality and environmentally superior wood products.

Timber Quality Scheme A landmark meeting was held with the Department of Building and Housing, the Wood Processers and Manufactures Association and the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation in 2009. It was agreed that the process of presenting structural timber to the market in a safe manner required improvement. As a result the NZTIF partnered with the WPMA to establish the Timber Quality Scheme (TQS). The TQS provides assurances to everyone in the timber supply chain from engineers

and architects, merchants, builders and consumers that timber use in building and housing meets the requirements of the branded hazard class and is safe and fit for purpose. The TQS is recognised as a trusted means of easily identify compliance with the structural and durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. The scheme covers structural timber quality, in terms of physical properties (strength and stiffness), and durability. Independent auditors are a critical part of the TQS. They audit timber production and sample and test timber to ensure that standards for physical properties and preservative treatment are being achieved. The auditors themselves are accredited to ensure that their systems and processes are compliant with the rules of the TQS.

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Property & Construction | Lone Pine Buildling

Lone Pine sweeps six at RMB awards After less than two years in business most new building companies are just managing to get on their feet, let alone winning major awards.

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New Zealand Timber Industry Federation Established 1917 the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation has performed nearly a century of service to the New Zealand timber industry. The federation has evolved greatly over its lifespan, adapting its role with the changing times and the changes in its industry.

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Some major developments and industry issues the federation has been apart of are:

The business was established by Jason Gordon and Andrew Bell in November 2013. Previous to going into business together they worked with each other at a Timaru building firm. Lone Pine Building is now approaching its two year anniversary and it’s clear going out on their own has been a smart and rewarding business decision for the pair.

• Price controls and allocation of timber were during the 1930s depression and into the war years, bearing in mind the heavy government influence in forestry at the time • Development and promotion of export markets in the 1980 and 1990s • Sale of the state forest assets • Quality assurance and standards and dealing with compliance matters • The industry, once based on indigenous timbers, is now focused on exotic timber species that are sustainably managed. CT New Zealand Timber Industry Federation Level 5 38 Waring Taylor Street Wellington T (04) 473 5200 E nztif@nztif.co.nz www.nztif.co.nz

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Kerri-Anne, the business’ office manager, says since its inception Lone Pine Building has grown from two employees, Jason and Andrew, to team of 11. “We’ve grown very, very fast. They say the first two tears in business are the hardest, and while it has definitely been hard, it has really been very good as well.”

House of the year Kerri-Anne says taking home the Master Builders House of the Year Supreme Award for Mid South Canterbury has cemented Lone Pine Building as the local award winning builders. “A lot of time and effort has gone into the award winning new build at Patiti Point, Timaru. And for the boys to be acknowledged with these awards is huge. Timaru is a small place and to recognised like this within the first two years of business is absolutely awesome.” Now Lone Pine is heading to the national Master Builders Awards in November, with the possibility of taking home more accolades at the awards night in Auckland.

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Work at hand Residential new home builds and renovations are Lone Pine Building’s bread and butter. But the business is also currently working on several shop fit-outs in Tekapo, as well as work at Elloughton Gardens retirement village. Working in a geographically large area with customers several hours drive away doesn’t stop Lone Pine from taking on business near and far. Kerri-Anne says they have worked in Timaru, Waimate, Tekapo, Fairlie and Ashburton. “We travel widely within the Mid to South Canterbury region. CT Lone Pine Building PO Box 4119 Timaru 7942 T 027 442 5294 E office@lonepinebuilding.co.nz www.lonepinebuilding.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Ryan's Kitchens

Ryan’s award winning kitchens They say the kitchen is the heart of the home but, more importantly, it’s one of the home’s most functional spaces and one you need to get right. Local kitchen design, manufacture and installation specialist, Ryan’s Kitchens is proving you don’t have to compromise on visual appeal when it comes to getting the best kitchen to meet your needs.

Judges said the “stylish simplicity and quality finish to the kitchen, bathrooms and ensuites is commendable” in the grand Halswell residence, which won Gold in the Carters $1 million - $2 million build category.

Ryan’s Kitchens is the name behind the Best Kitchen in the $15,000 to $30,000 category of the 2015 Master Joiner Awards announced in Wellington earlier this year.

After building spec homes for 15 years, Ryan Butler built a kitchen for a family friend after the market crash of 2007. That project led to another kitchen design and build, and in 2008 Ryan decided to specialise solely in kitchens, establishing Ryan’s Kitchens later that year.

But Ryan’s Kitchens didn’t stop there, with one of its kitchens in a Gold Award winning home at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition for 2015, going on to win the Heart of the Home Kitchen Award in the prestigious annual competition.

The company has continued to double in size every year, moving four times to accommodate growth. Currently based at unit 3, 50 Dakota Crescent, Ryan’s Kitchens has recently

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purchased the building next door and, once earthquake strengthening is completed, the company looks forward to moving into the larger space.

The company offers design, manufacture and installation from its local Christchurch base, which ensures they can maintain competitive time frames for your new kitchen, just six weeks from when your design is signed off “We’ve been extremely busy servicing the rebuild to completion. market,” Ryan says. “An important difference between local “We offer a strong retail base as well as manufacturers and bringing product in from supplying housing companies. Whether it is overseas, is that if there are any sizing issues a retail customer or a housing company, our when it comes to installation, we can fix the focus is on ensuring we are on time and that’s problem immediately, without having to send it why we’re still here today.” back offshore.”

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Property & Construction | Durasteel Structures

Structures made to meet your exact needs Canterbury owned and operated Durasteel Structures, supplies industrial sheds, warehousing, workshops, American barns, farm sheds, garages and sleep outs. Using heavy gauged steel along with superb design, Durasteel uses 100 percent New Zealand Steel, designed and made in Canterbury. It’s a family owned business which is managed and run by Polly and Brent Collins.

No man stands alone During the years, Ryan’s Kitchens has been supported by a wide range of loyal supporters, including: Commercial Mirror and Glass, Staybrite Stainless Fabricators, Marriotts, PF Transport, Waimak Construction and Willies Electrical.

The company has invested heavily in machinery to remain competitive in the marketplace and now boasts a fully computerised factory, ensuring a high degree of accuracy in the high quality kitchens produced. “We place a strong emphasis on attention to detail,” the company’s kitchen designer Nikki Davidson explains. “We’re not about spitting out large volumes of product - we’re about high quality workmanship and getting it right the first time.” Nikki works alongside Alex Dawes, together designing the company’s kitchen and joinery using the latest ideas and trends. “The classic black and white look is still extremely popular,” Nikki says. “We’re also seeing a lot of the natural colours of veneer coming through as well. The key is keeping it simple, but striking.” The lacquer market has grown, Ryan says, but people are still preferring pre-finished boards, with modern pre-finished products offering different styles and finishes. CT

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Durasteel design your structure with you in mind, tailor-made with no bay size restrictions.

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your structure. All their shed designs can be sold as kitsets, with engineer plans and a producer statement for Council building consents.

• Higher gauge - 0.40mm cladding and roofing, representing 12.5% thicker steel than some of our competitors – perfect for Canterbury’s extreme weather conditions. Where ultimate durability is expected, 0.55mm gauge is available

• 50 year structural warranty • 5 year workmanship guarantee

• Every shed is custom designed to your exact size requirements, at extremely The sheds are made from a thicker gauge of steel competitive prices making them stronger and to last longer – and they have a 50 year guarantee on mainframe and • The typical main frame is bolted C-sections 15 years on cladding. and, where required, the columns and rafters are fixed back to back, forming an incredibly Durasteel features a range of Fair Dinkum Sheds, strong portal system which is substantially a brand that has sold more than 180,000 sheds more cost effective than welded RSJ (roller in the 18 years they have been in business and steel joist) or I-Beam portals they bring their expert knowledge to building

The team at Durasteel also have reliable, professional contractors to lay foundations and have a team of builders to erect their buildings. Metalcraft, Donavan’s, Hylton Parker and B & D Doors are the company’s main suppliers and are all well respected New Zealand businesses, with local products. “All our suppliers will put things right if there is a problem, giving you further comfort around your purchase,” Brent says. The team at Durasteel Structures is committed to providing an excellent and expert customer service and we try and save them money by customising the design to make sure they are satisfied. Part of this service includes free delivery throughout New Zealand on all our sheds and buildings (to almost all areas).

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Property & Construction | Neil Rich Builders

Stunning home an award winner for Neil Rich Builders Last month the Master Builders House of the Year Gold Reserve finalists were announced, and on that list was Christchurch's Neil Rich Builders. Nominated for their work on a stunning Fendalton property, the company had already won gold in the Westpac New Home over $2 million category, at the Master Builders House of the Year awards ceremony in July. The Gold Reserve award winners will be revealed at a second ceremony in November. Company owner, Neil Rich believes the mere fact his company was even mentioned in the awards and given a shot at the Gold Reserve ribbon is a testament to their hard work. “It’s recognition for the type of work that we do,” he says. The Fendalton property was designed by O’Neil Architecture and features timber walls and natural stone fireplaces both inside and out, adding a warm atmosphere to the spacious lounge which links to an outdoor living area. A 5.5m stone feature wall was also installed in the atrium by Neil and his team. The beauty of the house makes it clear that a lot of hard work went into making it happen; a project that required a lot of trust and patience to even get started.

Services offered by Neil Rich Builders • Architectural work (housing, alterations and additions) • Bathroom and kitchen renovations • Light commercial construction • Project management • All tradesmen are licensed building practitioners

Luckily, Neil Rich Builders have plenty of those characteristics, and the well-nurtured connections to be chosen for such work; their 30-odd year relationship with the owner of the property was the very reason they were asked to take on the project. Although Neil himself has more than 45 years’ experience in the trade, with each member of his team not far behind those numbers, it wasn’t all plain sailing. “It was challenging right from the word go. It was an older house which was demolished in the earthquake. We had to put in stone piling because of the ground conditions to strengthen the foundations which was a first for us to do that kind of construction. The foundation alone cost nearly half a million dollars, so it has been an expensive exercise,” says Neil.

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But all the hard work and learning along the way have obviously paid off, as the team can now celebrate at least one award under their belts and await the results of the Gold Reserve award in November.

Standing the test of time Neil started the company back in 1970 after he had served his time as a building and carpenter apprentice. After a few years bringing in work by himself he took on a few members of staff, one of which, Eric Eichholtz, has been with the company for 35 years now and serves as a foreman.

The award winning Fendalton home that claimed the Westpac New Home over $2 million category, at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards

Neil’s son, Brendan Rich, who is also a foreman, has been with the company for over 30 years and their fourth member of staff, Paul Smith, has been with them for 20 years.

Dependability and reputation has been the key to their success according to Neil, and with that amount of experience between them, who can argue? CT

Their time spent together has created a tightly knitted team who know how to work around each other to create the best outcome for their clients.

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Property & Construction | NK Window Solutions

There’s more to great windows than meets the eye Aligning with the right supplier in business is central to producing a great product. Thanks to NK Windows new supplier the business can confidently say it now has the largest and most comprehensive range of uPVC windows and doors in Christchurch. The new product range still offers the same great benefits that uPVC always have, including superior insulation, security and noise reduction, but now offers an increased range of colours and designs. NK Windows are the sole provider and installer of the high performance uPVC windows and doors based in Christchurch and by far the largest such business operating in the region. Owner and operator, Martin Ball says he is excited to offer the new range of uPVC systems to their customers.

market a new style in addition to the traditional European system, which is inwards opening tilt and turn windows. He says the price point of the outwards opening windows are comparable to the inwards opening and the hardware systems are pretty much the same. “The new option gives customers, who are exploring energy efficient windows for the first time, more variety and choice.” A wider sliding door range, designed for outdoor living, is also now available. It features stacker sliding doors and traditional sliding doors. And for larger openings the new lift and slide door is ideal. Rather than the sitting in the same place and sliding along a rail, it rises slightly before it slides. This means it seals a lot better than a conventional sliding door.

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NK Windows recently changed suppliers, joining forces with a new extrusion supplier in Germany, which provides the uPVC profiles. “The new supplier has a broader and deeper product range that we can access. Plus the profiles are more energy efficient and cost effective in specific projects.”

More and more people are asking about energy efficient window solutions, which is really encouraging Martin says. “We’ve seen an increasing number of builders and architects building more energy efficient houses and as a result we are seeing more business as the window provider.”

The company brings in the profiles directly from Germany and in most cases assembles them here in Christchurch.

But it’s not just industry experts who are choosing to build with uPVC, customers in the renovation and build market are taking the time to become more educated too. “Many people are taking settlements from there insurance company. And as a result they are educating themselves because they want to make the best decisions when fixing their home. CT

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He says the range offers a variety of styles and designs that can be fitted into any type of property, including residential and light commercial. Its double and triple-glazed windows and doors feature seamless lines, which reflect the most modern in European tilt-and-turn design, with no visible rivets, gaps, screws or joins.

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Property & Construction | Fleetwood Construction

Award a coup for Fleetwood Construction Winning a gold award for its first ever entry in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards is a feather in the cap for the team at Fleetwood Construction Limited. The company, owned by Sam and Charlotte Fleetwood, won a 2015 gold award for a contemporary family home in Strowan that features a high level of craftsmanship throughout. Sam Fleetwood says winning the award has been a thrill for the company, which he formed 13 years ago and has solidly built a reputation for high quality craftsmanship ever since. “This was our first time entering the Master Builders’ awards and we’re absolutely elated to get a gold,” he says. “The awards are focused on craftsmanship and design, and it’s been fantastic to get recognition from such highly respected professionals in the industry, as that’s what we pride ourselves on.” The award winning home features a large, contemporary kitchen-dining-living space, with floor to ceiling bi-folding doors bringing all day sunshine into the heart of the home. The living area spills out to a beautifully designed alfresco area. Electronic exterior louvres overhead ensure year-round entertaining that’s protected from the elements. A formal lounge in black has a built-in gas fire, TV and sound system to set the scene for a modern home-theatre experience. A feature staircase leads to the upstairs living quarters, where three bedrooms bask in all-day

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sun. Large windows in the master suite create an inviting retreat, perfect for an afternoon nap or curling up with a good book. The stunning ensuite and walk-in wardrobe complete this haven, while the downstairs bedroom/office enjoys access to the working garage. A combination of carpeting and timber flooring has been used throughout and every detail has been addressed to create a seamless look in this modern family home, which was designed by Cymon Allfrey Architects in Christchurch.

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Property & Construction | Fleetwood Construction Fleetwood Construction’s residential and light commercial building services include: Light commercial fit-outs of: • Bars • Cafes • Shops • Offices. • Residential building services for: • Architectural homes • Hill builds • Renovations • Repairs • Earthquake work • Design advice • Units/flats • Inspections. Special competencies: • Villa restorations and renovations • Construction on hill sites • House levelling • Landscape construction.

Quality a key focus Sam says the award reflects Fleetwood Construction’s commitment to building only the best. “We decided to apply a few years ago to be a Registered Master Builder as we wanted to affiliate ourselves with the quality and craftsmanship that their brand represents. These, along with customer service are our main focuses - no matter what type of job we are working on. We pay a lot of attention to quality in every build.”

New builds and earthquake repairs Fleetwood Construction is enjoying the thriving Christchurch building industry and is busy building new homes and repairing older ones. The company is a specialist builder of residential homes, from small dwellings to large architecturally designed homes, and also does home repairs, renovations and light commercial building. “Currently we’re doing a lot of new architectural homes, and as Sam’s passion is architectural building, he is really enjoying it,” Charlotte says. The team at Fleetwood Construction also has a particular passion for restoring older homes and has extensive experience in the renovation of character villas and weatherboard homes.

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The company can extend, restore or renovate an older home in keeping with its character and style, while ensuring it is warm and comfortable for modern family life. “We’ve been doing a lot of repairs since the earthquakes, but now we’re mainly doing larger repairs and have done some big, beautiful, old homes, which I’ve really enjoyed,” says Sam. “It’s really nice getting people’s houses back to the way they were before the earthquakes. It’s great to see a bit of momentum happening with the Christchurch rebuild and there are a lot of exciting things happening in the city.”

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Communication is an important aspect of Fleetwood Construction’s professional service and is one of the many reasons it gets repeat customers. Sam has been in the building industry since 1992 and has successfully operated his own business since 2003. “People come to us because they know that the guy they’re talking to on the phone is going to take their job from the initial conversation right through to the sign off at the end,” Charlotte says. “We offer a really consistent level of service and have an understanding of what customers want. When you have a boutique sized business you can do that.” Fleetwood Construction is able to accommodate full contract, fixed-price labour only, or charge-up contracts, all with Masterbuild Guarantees. The company employs its own staff, as well as a team of qualified and experienced subcontractors, and works hard to ensure clients understand the build process and are happy with its progress. CT Fleetwood Construction Limited PO Box 36621 Merivale Christchurch T 0800 381 381 M (021) 449 558 E info@fleetwoodconstruction.co.nz www.fleetwoodconstruction.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Homes built just the way you want them Carl Taylor Homes has been in the business of putting Cantabrians into their dream homes for the past 15 years. The Christchurch building company is focused exclusively on building mid-to-high end homes, and is renowned for building on difficult hill sites. This year the company is celebrating 15 years in business under the leadership of director Carl Taylor, who is passionate about his company and the homes he builds. Carl is a Licensed Building Practitioner and a member of the Registered Master Builders’ Association. His business partners are accountant Nick James and property developer Steven Brooks.

Building premium Canterbury homes Carl Taylor Homes has developed a reputation in Christchurch as a builder of quality homes, specialising in the construction of semi-commercial and residential buildings, architectural design and construction, project management and building maintenance. While the company undertook a large number of earthquake repairs following the Canterbury earthquakes, it gave that work up to focus exclusively on what it does best, building beautiful new homes for Cantabrians.

Its design and construction services include the whole building process from the conceptual planning stages through to handing over the keys of the finished dwelling. “We have the resources and staff to manage and implement complete building projects. Currently we are averaging 25 to 30 upmarket homes built each year,” Carl says. “We offer house and land packages, building from customers’ own plans, and the design of homes to suit individual customer needs.”

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The team at Carl Taylor Homes will manage the building of your new home from start to finish, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the process of creating your perfect home. The company will build you a home you can enjoy today, offering value for money and peace of mind. You’ll know when you can move in, how much you’ll pay and that someone else is handling the building process for you, taking all the stress out of the project. Prime cost sums and allowances for bathroom fittings, electrical and heating requirements are included, with

customers able to meet with suppliers to discuss their needs and choices. They will also visit the kitchen supplier to discuss and finalise kitchen plans. An interior design service at McKenzie and Willis is provided to help clients make decisions about interior and exterior colours, kitchen colours and floor selections. Once your build starts, director Carl Taylor will hand over the project to one of his project managers, who will manage your build until move-in day. Your project manager can be contacted for any day to day site issues. If you have any questions in relation to the contracts, selections or any of site issues, Carl is always available. The company stays at the forefront in new building innovations, including its revolutionary Carl Taylor Homes Builder Trend System which keeps you in touch with your home’s progress through weekly updates.

Building Award winning homes Quality is what epitomises a Carl Taylor Homes. The Christchurch company has developed a reputation for building only high quality mid to

Carl Taylor Homes offers: • 10 year Master Builders’ guarantee • More than 20 years’ experience in building and property development

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Property & Construction | Sugrue Construction

Property & Construction | Carl Taylor Homes

Sugrue Construction strikes gold Quality and craftsmanship are of utmost importance to the team at Sugrue Construction Limited, which has just won a gold award in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year awards. Master Builders’ Awards Carl Taylor Homes has won multiple Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards in the Registered Master Builders’ Awards since it first entered in 2008. These awards recognise excellence, quality and innovation in building work including commercial projects – big or small. This competition is New Zealand’s premier residential and commercial building awards programme.

Carl Taylor Homes was awarded Gold Awards and the local category awards for two of its homes in the 2013 competition. These homes are in Sandalwood Drive ($450,000 $600,000 category winner) and Aston Drive ($350,000 - $450,000 category winner). Carl Taylor Homes offers customers a selection of beautiful house plans to help them create their ideal home.

The Christchurch company won gold in the new homes over $2 million category for a large contemporary home in Merivale.

The 533 sqm Garden Road home is testament to the fact that you can have both quality and quantity.

Director Steven Sugrue says the entry was the company’s first since the Canterbury earthquakes and his team is thrilled with the result. The entry will now go through to the national awards.

Project manager Tony Parmenter says the house was built on a reinforced rib-raft system for the foundations and floor, with construction involving concrete tilt-slab panels on a timber frame.

Clients can choose the plan exactly as it is, or alter it to suit their particular needs.

The Carl Taylor Homes’ design-build process includes: • Meet with builder and designer and in plain language work out a design brief based on budget and wish list • Designer and builder will present design concept and estimated build costs • Once you’re happy with this they will proceed to full pricing plans and start the selection process • Contract price submitted and contract is signed • Consent plans and final selections are signed off • Consent plans are submitted to council • Construction starts.

The company’s plans include the beautiful Aston, a 254sqm contemporary two storey home, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living areas and a separate laundry. The Eastwood is a contemporary single-storey house of 228sqm. It has large living areas, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a feature fire. CT Carl Taylor Homes Construction Limited Carl Taylor Homes PO Box 38172 Christchurch T (03) 384 2699 M 021 338 306 E www.carltaylorhomes.co.nz

Sugrue Construction won a gold award in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year awards for this Garden Road home

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Cathedral ceilings create space and drama in this Merivale home

The two storey home features a double height entry foyer that opens through to a carpeted formal lounge with cavity slider to the dining area. Cathedral ceilings offer a wonderful sense of space, while American oak adds to the elegance throughout and ties in with the wood-themed cladding. A wine cellar adds another touch of luxury, while the study takes care of business. Upstairs, a walkway with glass balustrades gazes over diners and leads to three beautifully finished bedrooms, complete with ensuites. Overnight visitors can make themselves at home in the downstairs guest suite, while an opentread staircase links the two levels in style. Inside flows out from the north facing living and dining spaces to a patio by the pool. A self contained pool house provides a retreat for teenagers and is complemented by the sauna and gym.

A beautiful entrance makes a first impression in Sugrue Construction’s award-winning home in Merivale

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“Steve Sugrue has been a pleasure to deal with. He was reliable in attending to any after-build warranty issues, while the quality and finishing of my home has been the envy of many of my friends. I am delighted to recommend Sugrue Construction for any building services and would certainly utilise his company for any future work.” - John McLaughlan

Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year awards, including gold in the Builder’s Own Home category in 2008.

much expense spared in anything in the house and the standard of quality was high.” he says.

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Focus on architectural homes Steven Sugrue says building high end architectural homes is what Sugrue Construction does best.

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The outdoor living area features a louvre covered courtyard, ideal for entertaining in any kind of weather. Tony says quality was a major factor in the house winning a gold award. “There wasn’t

“We do a few insurance repairs and rebuilds, but we concentrate on architectural homes on the hill and on the flat. We do a lot around Sumner and Redcliffs on the hill, as well as in Merivale and Fendalton,” he says. “I’m personally involved in every build and see each job right through. I don’t leave it all to my project managers to do, but help out as much as I can.”

A history of success Sugrue Construction has a history of building quality award-winning homes. The Christchurch company has won several gold awards in the

Sugrue Construction was formed in 2005 by Steven Sugrue, who has extensive experience in architectural construction and a wide range of skills. He loves working in the Christchurch building industry, where he says there is a greater willingness to try different building methods. After more than 30 years in the building industry Steven has more passion for his business than ever. CT Sugrue Construction Limited PO Box 24076 Eastgate Christchurch T 021 450 709 E steven@sugrueconstruction.co.nz www.sugrueconstruction.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Agribusiness | Treetech

The tree care specialists Spring might be cleaning up and de-cluttering time in the house, but it’s also a good idea to do some in the garden trimming hedges, removing dead wood and taking out old, unwanted shrubs and trees. If you need assistance with any of these tasks Treetech are the specialists. Established by Chris Walsh in 1996, Treetech is now the largest privately owned arboriculture company operating in the South Island employing more than 100 staff in both Christchurch and Wellington.

Treetech’s team of qualified arborists has been trained both locally and overseas to take care of every aspect of dealing with trees and shrubs, in residential, commercial, rural and council environments. They can prune and thin trees, fell trees and plant trees. Their skilled staff can reduce and shape shrubs, transplant trees, clear trees away from power lines and grind stumps. They can also carry out those larger projects such as land clearance, shelter belt trimming and landscaping. Clearly there’s not much Treetech’s arborists don’t know about trees, so they also provide an onsite consultancy service to identify what’s needed and help develop a plan of action that suits. Whether it’s planting trees, pruning fruit trees, fixing misshapen trees or deciding the fate of a dangerous tree, Treetech’s experts are there when you need them. They can advise on the long term care and maintenance of your trees and make recommendations such as which branches to trim to let light into a property. In addition their consultants can help with trees in poor health and with cable bracing and propping of unstable trees. Councils, lawyers and developers also often need trees assessed for resource consent purposes, neighbour disputes, new subdivisions and identifying trees that may be protected or

Treetech’s credentials • Licensed Quantified Tree Risk Assessors • Tree pruning to British Standard 3998 • OSH approved Health and Safety • Approved power line clearance contractor • Waimakariri and Christchurch City Council approved contractor • Member of the New Zealand Arboriculture Association (NZArb) • NZArb Approved Contractor.

potentially dangerous. Treetech’s consultants are experts in evaluating the trees on a site, offering advice and producing detailed reports for compliance, legal and safety issues.

They provide free quotes in the Christchurch area and can guarantee customers fast and efficient service. After all they have the people, the machinery and equipment for every size of job. Out on the road Treetech specialists are readily identifiable in their distinctive red and yellow vehicles. “We’re green at heart and environmentally-aware,” Chris Walsh says, “but we do like a splash of colour!” CT Treetech 394 Prestons Road Marshlands Christchurch T (03) 383 9370 Freephone 0800 873 378 24 Hour Emergency Callout 027 452 6825 E office@treetech.co.nz www.treetech.co.nz

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Hospitality | Casa Nostra

An authentic slice of Italian life If you’re in the mood for some Mediterranean flair, then the place to feel right at home at Casa Nostra, Christchurch’s newest authentic Italian restaurant. Its food is made with love and served up in a warm, rustic atmosphere. Casa Nostra may be new to the Christchurch dining scene, but its owners have more authenticity and experience in the industry than probably any other Italian restaurant in town. Paulette and her husband, Felice Mannucci opened the restaurant in December last year. Paulette runs the front of house while Felice, originally from Viareggio, Tuscany, is the head chef. The pair have worked in the industry for more than 30 years and Italian restaurants are their speciality. Previous to Casa Nostra they ran three well known establishments in Christchurch. Most recently they sold an iconic Italian restaurant in the city which they opened and operated for 10 years. Casa Nostra, their fourth Italian restaurant, located in Ferrymead, may just be their best yet. A lot of dedication and hard work has gone into making the restaurant a success in the first year of operation. Paulette says she has put a lot of thought and energy into ensuring customers enjoy their experience from the moment they step through the door.

The real deal Felice grew up in Tuscany, in a family who has a history in running hotels and restaurants. After training in Italy he brought his beloved cuisine to New Zealand. The kitchen sources a lot of its fresh produce from local suppliers, as Felice believes fresh is best. Direct from the garden to the table is the philosophy that this kitchen operates by. But to

add to the flavours of authentic Tuscan food, Paulette says they bring in a few speciality products unique to Tuscany.

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“We are probably the only authentic, Italian run restaurant in Christchurch,” she says, so you know you are getting the real deal at Casa Nostra. “Our style of cooking is Tuscan, which is very rustic and homely. We stay true to the regions style and do it proud.”

Tordelli Di Carne Hand crafted ravioli filled with chicken, pork, beef and spinach served in a slow cooked meat sauce.

Its speciality is its homemade pastas that are made on the premises. But it also has a variety of seafood, steak and poultry dishes.

Spaghetti Double Cabonara Bacon, pancetta , white wine and garlic in a creamy egg-based sauce.

“We have a strong following of people who come back continuously because they love our food. The flavours draw people back time and time again because they are absolutely delicious and people just can’t get enough.”

Risotto Pesce Seafood Risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, white wine and fresh Italian parsley. Angello Scottadito Fresh herb and pancetta lamb cutlets with artichoke pesto.

New menu Felice is currently crafting a delicious new menu which will be available for hungry patrons in early October. “We are very excited to put on something new and we invite people to come and try it.” The new menu will retain the old favourites while adding some new items that are guaranteed to please.

Suprema Di Pollo Sautéed chicken breast stuffed with emmental cheese, mushroom, fresh spinach, cheery tomatoes and reduced balsamic.

Extended opening hours Casa Nostra is extending its evening opening hours to include lunch. What better way to welcome in the summer months than with a long lunch in the restaurants outdoor area. Savour lunch, just like the Italians do, by lingering in the sun with an Italian wine and a heavenly lunch.

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It’s all about collaboration. We’re pleased to have been a small part of the success of Casa Nostra Italian Restaurant. To find out how we can make your business life better, give Ian Jefferis a call.

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Hospitality | Paint 'n' Sip Studio

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Customer testimonial “Best Italian meal I have ever had! Totally recommend Casa Nostra. The staff were exceptionally helpful, with outstanding customer service! The chef created several masterpieces for us and we certainly didn’t go away hungry. Looking forward to going back again… often!” - Sharon Bennett

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When Paint ‘n’ Sip Studio founder Amanda Anthony wanted a new challenge in her work, she took inspiration from her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, and started up her own business.

Currently, the sessions run five nights a week and are open to the public. A calendar on their website details what they’ve got going on and which painting will feature each night, so people can decide what date or painting suits them.

“The whole concept of painting and sipping actually started in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. It began as a fundraising thing initially, just to get people out of their house without having to worry about insurance issues and all the other things that you go through post natural disaster.

Although the business only started up in August 2014, they have already been nominated for a Champion Canterbury Business Award in the Retail/Hospitality category.

“I saw all of my friends doing it back home; having just moved to Christchurch three weeks before the February earthquake and living through a second natural disaster within a few years isn’t very fun. I was looking for something new and different to do myself, so I decided to start my own fun studio here,” says Amanda. The studio’s sessions are run by one of four of Amanda’s staff who are all artists themselves. Taking participants through a featured painting step by step, the two hour sessions are designed to be easily followed, so that even if you’ve never held a paintbrush before, you’ll be able to create your own piece of art all while singing, laughing and sipping away on your choice of beverage from their on-site bar.

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Private parties such as corporate events (team building, end of year staff parties etc.), hen’s parties and even kids’ parties are welcome.

Amanda thinks it is great news for the business, as they hadn’t even been operating for 12 months when they were named as a finalist. If they can achieve that in such a small space of time, who knows what the future holds.

Opening times Public sessions: normally Tues – Sat 7pm – 9pm (check the online calendar for full details). Private parties are held anytime the studio isn’t having a public session. CT Paint ‘n’ Sip Studio 136 Ilam Road Christchurch T (03) 351 0879 E info@paintnsip.co.nz Facebook: paintnsipnz www.paintnsip.co.nz

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Education | Chisnallwood Intermediate

Chisnallwood transforms its learning environment Joy Cowley once described the school library as “a sanctuary, a mine of treasure, a house of maps to secret lives in secret worlds. The library became my other home”.

Principal Richard Paton is understandably pleased with the library renovations. “It’s been an amazing transformation of a library that was dated and damaged, and it has been transformed through creative thought and strategic thinking into a highly interactive learning centre,” he says. Established as a Junior High School in 1967 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in late 2017, Chisnallwood is specifically designed to meet the needs of students in their preadolescent years. This design has been carefully developed over many years and is based on the best that has been seen in New Zealand and internationally.

It’s a space which is central to learning and plays an integral role in encouraging innovation, curiosity and problem solving skills. A catalyst for literacy and reading skills, school libraries provide support for teaching and learning across the curriculum.

“We have an incredible bunch of students here,” Sharon says.

In recognising the importance of this integral learning space, local Christchurch school Chisnallwood Intermediate, has carried out a complete refurbishment of its library.

“By being a dedicated Intermediate school for Years 7-8 (ages 10-13), Chisnallwood is able to offer a range of really focused extracurricular activities designed to prepare our students for secondary school; opportunities they might not get elsewhere.

“We had EQC repairs which were to be carried out as part of the Ministry of Education’s responsibility and we took this as an opportunity to revamp the entire library space,” Chisnallwood Intermediate library manager, Sharon Phillips explains.

“As a result, we are recognised as a leader in the field.” CT Chisnallwood Intermediate 76 Breezes Road Avondale Christchurch T (03) 388 4199 www.chisnallwood.school.nz

“It was about utilising the existing space, but improving on it. We have incorporated new carpet, paint, furniture and IT systems. The refurbishment has completely transformed the library into a Modern Learning Environment (MLE).” MLEs are designed to support ‘multimodal’ learning styles, as well as collaborative communication styles that extend across different year groups. New schools in New Zealand are designed to embody all the requirements of an MLE and there is also scope for existing schools to work aspects of an MLE into their buildings, including upgrading the lighting, acoustics and air flow. “The library represented a large space that was well overdue for refurbishment,” Sharon says. “The space has been completely revitalised. It is lighter, brighter and more welcoming than ever before. Furniture is multi-purpose to enable flexibility in working spaces and the area is broken up into smaller working zones. “The flexibility in working space enabled ensures our library can be used for so much more than exchanging books and we have seen significantly increased student engagement as a result.” Much more than a physical refurbishment, the school has upgraded the library’s technology resources to incorporate Chrome Books, iPads, six new standalone PCs, a Smart TV and

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Apple TV provides students the resources for presentations and displays. “An upgraded library management system, now fully online, also provides the students with external information access and this is an important component of modern learning,” Sharon adds. “The aim was to provide a flexible learning space that would cater to the needs of a modern learning space and we have certainly achieved that.” Planning commenced mid-2014 before interior designer Kyla Davies of Kyla Davies Design was brought in later in the year to plan furniture and colour schemes. Painting and carpet laying was completed during the Christmas holidays and the school was able to move back into the upgraded space at the beginning of Term 2 this year.

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The flexibility in working space ensures our library can be used for so much more than exchanging books and we have seen significantly increased student engagement as a result.

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