Canterbury Today Magazine Issue 142

Issue 142 | December/January 2017

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It never ceases to amaze us how too many workplaces seem to lack an element of fun. It’s almost as though fun is a forbidden “F” word!

There are numerous research papers that prove a fun environment creates an atmosphere where employee productivity and retention is heightened and prolonged. Oh and we’ve heard every excuse why fun isn’t as high up the ranks as it deserves to be; some of the best include excuses such as:

• It’s unprofessional

• We’re too busy

• The clients wouldn’t approve

• It’s because the staff aren’t fun

• It’s too expensive In a word – Poppycock!

Fun doesn’t have to mean frivolous activity and a lack of attention to the tasks at hand. It can be an ambient feeling about the place, a good belly laugh here and there, increased team cohesion.

A fun environment will make productivity improve. A fun workplace typically has staff that enjoys their work more; they are calmer, less stressed and happier. People in good spirits are typically more productive. This improved mental attitude produces more oxygen, endorphins and blood flow to the brain.

That in turn leads directly to clearer thinking and creativity.

A fun workplace is more productive, but it also attracts more of the right people and the profits are right there also.

Stop for a moment and glance around your workplace team. Are there smiles abound? A chortle? A good laugh? If not then you might have a bad case of terminal seriousness.

Children have got it right… they laugh on average some 400+ times a day but by the time we hit adulthood and reach the ripe old age of mid-thirties that has plummeted to some 15 times a day. A sombre thought!

Okay, so if you’re still reading then you might want to know some steps to increase fun in your workplace.

As Chartered Accountants and Business Developers we are amongst two industry types that are stereotyped as being highly

professional. The fundamental rule is to lose the preconceived notion that professionalism means being “serious” all the time.

It’s perfectly okay to take yourself a little more lightly and still be professional, competent and productive. A true fun environment will need to percolate from the top. If your Managers or Directors look like they’ve been weaned off mother’s breast and onto lemons you’ve likely got your work cut out for you!

Fun is a bit of a continuum and it’s important to determine what is appropriate fun and what is not. For example a joke can be fun, but that’s a double edged sword if it’s racist, sexist or inappropriate.

Now don’t get us wrong – political correctness can go too far as well. There’s a happy medium in there somewhere and this will differ from workplace to workplace.

Adding fun is best to start off gradually so as not to blur the lines of professional and fun. A standing start of boring to fun on steroids will likely be met with scepticism and be short lived. It’s about making the fun regular, appropriate, consistent and sustainable.

At our weekly Martz Group team meeting the chairperson for the day is charged with the responsibility of finding a joke, a quiz or an activity to conclude the meeting with. It’s always enjoyable waiting to find out what we are going to have to do and because the chair role is shared by the entire team, from top to bottom, the activities are as varied as the individuals who dream them up.

Let’s talk about the clients, the customers… they know all too well the difference between a fun business and a solemn (a.k.a. “boring” one). It’s not about pouncing on clients when they arrive and dousing them with glitter and party poppers – even a sincere smile and well natured handshake can be an introduction of more fun.

Themed days can be too extreme for some but totally appropriate for others. A toy box for visiting children and actually getting on the floor with them and emptying it out for them to search for a toy can be a living example of being a more fun place to visit.

Your challenge should you accept it is to really concentrate of making your workplace a more fun environment. Already fun?

Great! Set about to ensure that the fun doesn’t get diluted with the day to day business activities. Fun can be a core culture but it still takes effort to maintain it. If you need a culture check-up from the neck up then feel free to call us and we can pop out and share a viewpoint, totally complimentary.

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Debra Buckley suggests it’s better to disrupt yourself before someone else does

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A little generosity goes a long way

The art of negotiating

When things don’t go to plan

Of all that I’ve learned over the years in providing services to property and facilities owners, one thing stands out. And that is to work from a generosity of spirit.

Sales negotiating affects all of us; whether we are a buyer or a seller. It happens when we buy our houses, cars or most things where the price is high or significant.

That means offering your knowledge, time, credit, power, information and faith.

Sales negotiating is an important part of a sales process and often comes up at the end of the selling process. Negotiating is important and there are some first principles of sales negotiating that are true in theory and in practice.

So you’re in business and something isn’t quite going to plan, or has happened that you hadn’t budgeted for, or has struck from left field and caught you unaware. These all happen. But how are you dealing with them?

An efficiency expert might say time spent doing this could be spent more productively. But mean-spirited efficiency sends the message, “I’m not that interested in you”.

Ekaterina Walter, an occasional contributor for Forbes, is often asked how she achieved success and recognition.

Her answer: generosity.

It’s about being willing to give a piece of yourself, or offering an invaluable gift of your time and expertise, or extending your network to others.

It’s about making someone else successful first. It’s about connecting people who share passions and aspirations. All without expecting something back.

A lot of companies dismiss this simple, but invaluable insight.

Strange, really, since this golden rule of business has proven itself over and over again.

The opposite is a mindset of scarcity or coolness, where every dollar has to be counted and guarded and warmth given out sparingly. A scarcity mindset also risks condescension and other modes of disrespect.

Generosity may increase some costs a bit and use more of your time, but if people become loyal to you, and/or refer others to you, you’ll have built a virtuous cycle.

Another way generosity operates is putting the happiness of clients first. This means everyone in your business knows that when deciding the right thing to do, having a happy client is the key consideration.

A computer business complained about users contacting the company only to “moan about a fault and then expect us to solve it immediately”, and complaining about the expectations of the board.

It was suggested the business should look at the language it was using. Rather than referring to “the business”, “the board” and “end-users”, it should see “clients” or “customers”. “You should be working together, not staring at each other with a mutual lack of sympathy,” said their advisor.

If a client is upset, a generous mindset will help you handle the emotion without getting tangled in it.

Sales negotiating is an integral part of the sales process and builds on skills we, as consumers or as sales professionals, may already have. It also means that whenever we buy or sell, we must be prepared to negotiate.

We are negotiating when value differences are intense enough to threaten the progress of the sales process or the harmony of a relationship. The more there is at stake - the higher the risk of potential loss or gain, conflict and tension - the greater the need for a viable strategy to resolve value differences amicably.

Value differences may arise at any time during the sales process. This requires flexibility as well as preparation. Either party may initiate the need to negotiate. Nonetheless, it helps us to be able to lead our customers to win-win solutions through a productive negotiating process.

When negotiating one needs to consider: Who am I negotiating with - what is their role, are they the decision maker? What are the potential gains or losses that could arise from this negotiation? What do we agree on and/or where do we disagree?

What would be the optimal outcome?

Good negotiations depend on both parties being able to discuss the value differences that exist, acknowledging a desire to resolve and seeking win-win solutions.

Here are some tips for negotiating sales and purchases: 1. Plan your negotiating. Planning is the single most important aspect of successful negotiating.

2. Stick to the parameters of your plan. You can always revisit later if you need to.

3. Don’t forget the buyer and seller are both at the table because they have something to gain from the sales and negotiation.

4. The seller must know the value of what is being sold and the issues that can be negotiated.

5. Sellers should be prepared to communicate the tangible worth of the negotiable issues.

We Kiwis have a tendency to get defensive if someone is upset, or just to dodge the issue. But if you talk to an upset or cross client the right way, with respect and truly addressing the heart of the problem, she or he may well become your best advocate.

The first typical reaction is knee jerk and panic, but this is seldom the correct course of action.

Instead I suggest grabbing a pen and paper and answering these questions that I learned years ago at a Dale Carnegie Course. It changed my life forever and is cited in Dale’s book “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living”.

Of course, as with anything, the theory is one thing – you need to apply it: 1. What’s the problem? Try to itemise in measurable terms what is wrong, what’s happened, what is about to happen. At a fundamental level, anything we can measure, we can manage.

2. What’s the cause(s) of the problem? What has happened that led to this arising: is it a system fault or a human fault, who is that person, what is the system, when and how did it happen, when did it come to your attention?

3. What are the possible solutions? Okay now let your worry get out of the way here. No answer or possible solution is a crazy one, from the sublime to the ridiculous. List them, don’t stop at one or two – go for gold. I remember years ago I had a staff member who did this exercise about a failing computer system the company had at the time.

One of his possible solutions was to go to the roof of our building in Durham Street and throw the computers off. Yes it was a bit crazy, but the fundamental truth was that the entire system needed to go.

4. What is the best possible solution? Pick and choose; with a vast array of options from the three listed above, what can you glean, merge, pick and choose that will fix the problem?

5. Do it. Just do it. Now. It sounds so simple (and it is), but the challenge in business when facing a crisis or problem is we fail to stop and think, contemplate and act.

Perhaps you are too close to the action? Then find a friend, an advisor or a colleague and work through this together.

A fresh set of eyes will see things differently (perhaps less emotionally) than you do.

We often get called to undertake this exercise and the true power of the process is in the implementation.

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Debra Buckley

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Understanding your strengths and weaknesses There are 33,500 owner-managed businesses in New Zealand turning over more than $1m and employing more than five people. While many of these businesses are doing okay, most of them could be doing a lot better.

When The Icehouse turned 10 in 2011 we committed, and then began our crusade, to deliver 1,000 Businesses of International Quality (BIQs) by 2020. Why? Because we recognised that this would have a material impact on New Zealand.

SMEs form a very large part of our economy and enabling these businesses to perform to their potential takes both aspiration and competence. It means having these businesses lift their capability and capacity to handle growth at pace with their revenue line.

Whether the end goal is international growth or local market dominance - being a business of international quality matters.

New Zealand needs more businesses to understand what really contributes to this and be able to identify their strengths and where their opportunities are for improvement.

The Icehouse’s research-based BIQ framework allows business owners and entrepreneurs to hone in on six areas that we know make a real difference: leadership, offering, market, processes, capital and governance.

Feedback from hundreds of owners and managers participating in our development programmes tells us that being able to see the bigger picture perspective is incredibly valuable but often difficult to achieve.

Wanting to grow the business is only the start.

Having a specific set of goals, a clear strategy to achieve these goals, the right team and the ability to effectively lead them, a clear view of what differentiates the business, a deep understanding of the market the business participates in, systems and processes that enable the business to scale, the ability to fund growth, and a board or advisors that contribute to sound strategic decision-making are all critical factors to being an international quality firm.

Moving as many established SMBs as possible from being merely good, to being truly great, is significant for them and significant for New Zealand.

An affordable second line of defence

Is ‘disruption’ just another buzzword?

Since the passing of the new health and safety legislation, many clients have sought advice on how to minimise the potential implications of a health and safety prosecution.

First there was ‘resilience’ and now ‘disruption’ is the new corporate buzzword: but what does it actually mean?

In particular, directors of companies who are personally exposed under the “due diligence” provisions of the legislation are seeking how to protect their family assets.

The term disruption denotes a shift from the norm. We can all relate to disruption in a digital context and many of us have been driven to evolve our organisations to accommodate significant changes in response.

When asked, my first piece of advice is always to strive to be compliant with the legislation, and in particular the regulations.

But, accidents do happen and we do not live in a perfect world.

Because the new legislation provides for very hefty fines, depending on the gravity of the offending, there has been a renewed interest in Family Trusts.

Essentially, depending on whether you time and do it right, putting your family home into a family trust could protect your home against a successful Health and Safety prosecution.

Till just recently, famaily trusts had become a great source of revenue for some traitional lawyers. By creating red tape under the pretext of a necessary perfectionist process, these lawyers have been able to justify significant fees without any real market accountability.

Consequently, trust advice had become unattainable for many SMEs and micro businesses, due to an arbitrary high market price.

No more. To paraphrase an American lawyer who was making a general comment about the state of the US legal market, “the party is over”.

There is a quiet revolution going on in the New Zealand market as new businesses emerge. Most of these businesses are taking advantage of the cloud and applying a more client-focussed practical approach.

One of the more exciting businesses is TrustWorks. I recommend all readers take the time to look at their website.

TrustWorks will, in my opinion, render obsolete some of the expensive trust administration teams run by some traditional lawyers. (By way of disclosure I have signed up to TrustWorks and am in the process of uploading a number of trusts).

Businesses where everyone has a clear understanding of the vision, strategy, goals and measures enjoy a 29 percent greater bottom line result than other businesses.

There are also a number of lawyer and non-lawyer businesses offering to set up trusts at a fraction of the price charged by traditional lawyers. The common features seem to be value-based fixed prices and a focus on practical outcomes, rather than perfection.

Sustainable and profitable growth matters. So does creating new and better ways of doing things that make a tangible difference to the owner and the business.

So, with the market entry of these new businesses, I predict the costs of setting up and administering a family trust will drop to a more affordable level.

Over summer make the time to reflect on where you’re at, what contributes to success, and how you could apply good advice and practical suggestions to your business in 2017.

By affordable, I mean to a level where SME’s and microbusinesses see value for money.

Who is causing the disruption and what are they disrupting?

Often people will use terms such as ‘over-turning’ or ‘shaking things up’ to describe what they have identified as their means of finding a solution.

For some organisations those responses come too late, leaving others in control of the outcome through a buy-out, takeover or worst case scenario: bankruptcy.

We could learn a lot from Franz Kafka, the German language novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th century literature, who died in 1924.

One of his famous quotes could provide us with the perfect framework to address disruption. “There are some things which can only be achieved by a deliberate leap in the opposite direction.”

Two words stand out: deliberate and opposite. If we are to address a shift from the norm we should ask ourselves ‘Can a small modification really do it - or do we need to ‘rip off the bandage’? and maybe push the team or the organisation in the opposite direction instead.

Personally, I’m all for the latter. True, there is pain - but you’re in pain anyway!

It’s all about breaking an old model or habits and adapting to a new business model or initiative.

But how do you know you’re suffering from disruption?

If you are losing market share you are suffering from business disruption.

It’s not a buzzword: it is a real risk to a number of organisations.

The trick is to shake things up before it’s too late.

The first step is to identify what is causing the disruption, be it digital, creative or possibly a consequence of innovation... sign-posts, effectively that you can look for and address in your business.

Then you need to be willing to let go of your history, avoid being overly protective of your current business model, and focus on being be agile and - most importantly - listen to your customers.

Taken in the right light, disruption should be viewed as an opportunity to take a deliberate leap in the opposite direction.

Disrupt yourself before someone else does.

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Jane Cowan-Harris

Director of Priority Communications www.prioritycomms.co.nz

Head of WorkSpace IQ www.workspaceiq.co.nz

When Facebook turns feral Social media is a great tool for encouraging two-way communication between businesses and the people they care about. But what do you do if it turns feral?

Your company’s Facebook page has been running smoothly for years – you’ve been posting great content and have plenty of followers – until a sudden stream of unpleasant posts are made by an anonymous troll. This cowardly individual’s intention is to sour the conversation on your page and damage the reputation of your company. What do you do?

The rules have been broken but no-one will really want to know.

A response from Facebook will likely take several days, and Police won’t be that interested if you can’t identify the troll and no-one has been threatened.

A successful defamation, harassment or breach of privacy claim requires the troll to be found; unfortunately tracking an IP address can be a long and expensive exercise.

From our experience, it’s not uncommon for trolls to take aim at company Facebook pages, although it’s often hard to work out why. These people may simply be haters wanting a fight, an aggrieved ex-employee, a vengeful ex-partner, or even the guy you accidentally cut off on your way to work that morning.

The key with any troll is to not care too much and certainly not to get into a fight.

Having said that, pause and make sure you are doing the right thing by your customers and contacts. Just because it’s anonymous doesn’t always mean that what that person has to say isn’t valid.

If you think there is a genuine problem, see if you can find out who they are and ask them to contact you directly.

Don’t let anonymous comments interfere with your business.

Anonymous Facebook haters are very easy to spot and the garbage they post will usually provoke positive responses from your Facebook followers. You also have the option of removing their posts – a good move if the posts are offensive to you, your staff or your company.

If you are worried about a potential troll on your Facebook page, you can tighten your security so that visitor posts have to be pre-approved. This stunts conversation to some degree, restricting the potential for positive feedback to your page - but may be worth it temporarily. Comments can’t be pre-approved; they can be removed, hidden or responded to with a post reflective of your business’ values.

Social media is a great tool for encouraging two-way communication between businesses and the people they care about. It’s not always plain sailing, but certainly worth the effort.

Easy access makes for better business Every successful business person knows the value of attracting great staff and providing excellent customer service.

All of us who take our business seriously invest time and money to do the best we can in both of these fundamental areas. However, regardless of how much effort we put in, there is probably more we can do to provide every one of the people who do business with us, a better overall experience.

Wherever you happen to be as you read this piece, please stop right now; look up and look around you. Look at the nearest doorway. Think about the main entrance way you used to enter the building or the space you’re in.

Was it easily accessible from your point of view? How about for others? If you’re in an office, consider the people you work with and the visitors who call in; customers, suppliers and professional associates. If you’re in a waiting room or reception area, cafe, or shop, consider the various different needs of the people who might come and go.

Accessibility facilitates meaningful social change When buildings and their environment are well designed in terms of accessibility from the outset, the cost of getting it right is no more, or only marginally more, expensive than doing nothing. This naturally makes the space much more usable for everyone. This is where the term Universal Design is often used because it is just that – design for everyone.

How can you make a difference?

Unless we have a personal reason to do so, accessibility isn’t necessarily something we think about naturally. So what can you do to make a difference?

What’s happening on the business and entertainment front

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 THE GREAT KIDSCAN SANTA FUN RUN/WALK A major fundraiser for KidsCan, the Santa Run concept is simple – a two to three km fun run/walk in a Santa suit. Each adult receives a free Santa suit as part of their entry fee. Kids under 13 will get a Santa hat instead of a Santa suit. The courses are kept easy so everyone can finish with minimal training and they are highly visible for maximum impact.

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 ELITE6 CHRISTCHURCH CITY Elite6 is an exciting innovative group which brings local business people together once a week for a networking meeting. Ideas will be shared and referrals are encouraged. A guest speaker or group discussion at each event will get you thinking ‘outside the box’ to help promote and improve your business.

To register, go to: signup.elite6.co.nz

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 SHOW AND SHINE DAY Grab a group of friends and join the biggest automotive and lifestyle event in South Canterbury. The V4 and Rotary South Island Champs showcase the best of the automotive and lifestyle industry. The extravaganza offers everything automotive and combines youth culture and entertainment, an annual event known to attract crowds from all corners of the country.

For more information, go to: www.4androtary.co.nz

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Time is money. Learn how to prioritise, how to handle interruptions, plan ahead and beat common time wasters to get the best out of your days. It’s time to become less busy and more productive. Time is a non-renewable resource so make the most of it.

To start with, simply thinking about these issues deliberately will make you realise how much we can take for granted unless we have any access issues ourselves. Talking about them to others and bringing the problem to an organisation’s attention can be an effective way to start an accessibility ball rolling.

For more information, visit www.bitztraining.co.nz

You might come up with some simple remedies to problems.

For example, doors can be made that are easier to open and wide enough to get through easily if you are using crutches or in a wheelchair, or fit a less strong spring on a self closing door.

If you are starting a business, head along to IRD’s free business seminars. You’ll learn about all of IRD’s online services, business structures, income tax, expenses you can claim, GST and more.

If you’re renovating or moving premises, you might consider ramp access instead of steps or make sure there’s an easily accessible toilet.

Making our environment more universally accessible is not a difficult process and often just a few changes are all that’s needed to make all the difference to ease of access for everyone.

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Management | Ideas

Advice for new managers

By Stephen Lynch

Are you a new manager, or hoping to be one soon?

Unfortunately, most new managers are left to sink or swim when they get promoted into a leadership role. The data is concerning: 40 percent of new managers don’t last 18 months.

Why do so many companies tolerate the lost time, lost opportunities, lost money, and of course the inevitable heartache that comes with dealing with a new manager who does not perform (or who was not given the proper support they needed to succeed)?

Hopefully your company has appointed you a mentor, or has a formal training program in place to succeed in your new role. But if not, here are some suggestions to help you make a successful transition to a management role, inspired by the book The Next Level, by Scott Eblin.

Change your mindset You probably got promoted because you have a reputation for being a go-to person; a person who works hard and gets things done in your functional area.

However, if you want to be an effective manager, you must stop being so self-reliant and instead focus your attention on building a team of go-to people. You don’t “do the work” anymore, rather you need to “get things done through others”.

You must make the mental transition from using your functional skills, to coaching and supporting your team members to use theirs.

I think of the manager’s role as being like a football coach.

You may have been the star player once, but now you have

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been appointed as coach. You don’t play the game on the field anymore. Now your role is to recruit, train and coach a team of players to perform well in their respective positions, and to play well as a team in order to win the game.

Do what only you can do

With each promotion the scope of your work expands. Instead of owning a small handful of personal goals, you are now expected to coach each of your direct reports to achieve their goals and to get their projects and tasks done on time. As a manager, you only win when your team wins.

The most important use of your time is meeting one-on-one with your people each week to discuss their performance and coach them to realise their full potential.

Focus on ‘what and why’, not ‘how’ Provide clear directions. Put checklists and systems in place.

Set Key Performance Indicators for each role. Delegate a manageable number of projects and tasks. Now, step back and let your team figure out how to do it. They’ll develop faster and you’ll get more done.

Yes, you are accountable for the results of your team’s work, but don’t micro-manage them by trying to control everything that happens. You may think your way is the right way, but it’s not the only right way.

Communicate ‘what’ needs to be done, and give them the context for ‘why’ it is important. Then give people the freedom and autonomy to figure out ‘how’.

Look at the bigger picture Don’t get stuck in your own functional silo. Recognise that other managers have their goals too. Ask other managers what success looks like for them in their functional area. Ask them

what is working and what is not working for them currently and what your team can do to help them succeed.

Learn to say ‘no’ Set clear boundaries on your time and availability. Build some healthy routines that give you a chance to renew so you show up physically and mentally at your best.

If you keep adding more things on your plate, and over-commit yourself, you will crash and burn. Ask your boss what is truly important to them and focus on delivering just that. Learn to say ‘no’ to everything else!

Stephen Lynch is the Head of Strategy & Consulting at RESULTS.com. Information kindly provided by www.results.com

Management | Tools

Hiring 101

By Lydia Truesdale

If you’ve ever fretted about the hiring process, you’re not alone.

Finding the candidate that will best thrive in the role, as well as affirm with company culture, is not a task to be underestimated.

Thankfully, there are steps you can take to smooth the hiring process. Before you even advertise the position, the Ministry of Business suggests you take the time to consider the following: • Which type of employee you should get, e.g., permanent or casual • What kind of skills your business needs to expand or diversify • How many hours a week it would take to do the required tasks • How much responsibility you’re willing to delegate • Whether you are willing to train someone to get them up to speed, or you need someone who can hit the ground running • The candidate’s likely salary expectations • What resources you will need in place, e.g., wages, insurance, tax levies, computers etc.

Considering these points gives you a clear idea of the position, and this is a helpful foundation when considering the resumes before you and who to hire.

Reviewing resumes Here’s where things get complicated. Traditionally the most preferable candidates are scholarly or well-educated, have shown drive and focus through commitment to extra-curricular interests or activities, and have proven themselves working in both group and independent scenarios.

Undoubtedly this is a reliable set of skills, and by picking someone with this arsenal you’re likely to get an employee who will do the job well.

However many companies today are breaking traditions in many a way, and the mold of what a potentially ideal candidate looks like is just one of them.

In her Ted Talk, ‘Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume’, human resources executive Regina Hartley makes a convincing case for why you should hire the “scrapper”.

With a 25year long career in human resources, Regina has arguably seen it all and she believes it is the candidates who have shone in the face of adversity who are the best hire.

When considering the qualified candidates, “Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says.

Regina speaks of two distinct categories of candidate: A and B. Candidate A, the ‘silver spoon’, is the person who clearly had advantages and were destined for success, and Candidate B, the ‘scrapper’, the one who had to fight against tremendous odds to get to the same point.

A resume certainly tells a story, and while a series of odd jobs may indicate a lack of focus, commitment, and unpredictability, it

could also signal “a committed struggle against obstacles.

At the very least they deserve an interview.”

And she has a point – those who have faced adversity and reached the same point are likely better prepared to deal with the tough times than those whose whole life has been engineered for success.

Whichever approach you choose, the resume should be studied thoroughly. Researching a potential candidate is perhaps the most important thing you can do during the hiring process.

The interview Interviewing - it’s not easy to learn what you need to know about someone from such an encounter.

While there’s many questions you should ask, Forbes contributor Louis Efron says the key to hiring the right person lies in finding their purpose, and this comes through asking “Why?”.

Asking “why?” will determine whether what the candidate is driven by aligns with the beliefs and vision your company needs to drive it forward.

If the two are naturally aligned, you’re likely to get more from your employee, be it understanding, productivity, satisfaction or loyalty.

Companies today don’t feel confined to following established molds and this is a good thing. It inspires innovation, it commands new ideas and ideologies, and it's the best catalyst for greatness. It can only be good, then, if the same philosophy is applied to the process that determines who makes up your company.

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Management | Your people

Lost opportunities

Do your staff keep losing customers?

By Michael Hempseed

How many customers does your business lose a day?

I am sure every business owner/manager hopes the number is zero. The reality is that it may be much higher than you might think.

When I established my business, I contacted five web design companies, eleven insurance brokers and five employment lawyers. Out of the 21 companies that I contacted just two replied; one lawyer and one insurance broker.

I was amazed by how few responses I got.

Out of the five web design companies there was one that I had planned to use; their website looked great and their examples of past work also looked amazing.

When they did not respond to my email, I lost trust in the company. If I have an emergency and my site goes down, I want to know that I can get hold of the company immediately. By not replying to just one email I lost all my trust in the company.

How much business could you be losing simply because you miss important emails and phone calls?

In some cases I estimate that companies could be losing as much as 20 percent revenue per year.

The problem is much, much more common than you might think. Go back to your email from exactly seven days ago and see how many messages you forgot to reply to. Unless you have some good systems in place you probably forgot to reply to about 20-30 percent.

So why does this happen?

Are the staff members incompetent? Are they trying to ruin your business? In most cases the answer is no.

The answer lies deep within our psychology.

I believe the reason that so many important messages go unanswered is employees simply get overburdened and forget. New Zealand was shocked when a medical practitioner left her baby in her car resulting in his death. Yet as we will see everyone’s memory will fail them sooner or later.

Many of us think that our memories are powerful tools that can handle large quantities of information. Is this really true? The answer is yes and no! The reason for the two answers is because we have two kinds of memories.

There is short term memory and long term memory. Long term memory is extraordinary.

We can recall vast sums of information if it is stored in our long term memory; we can all recall lists of at least 25 items.

Don’t believe me? Almost anyone five and up can recite the 26 letters of the alphabet. You can probably remember the names of hundreds of people you know, and some basic facts about them. I do not mean people you have just met or people you occasionally see, I mean the people you see on a regular basis. You can probably remember large parts of your life, from when you went to school to what you are doing now. In short, long term memory is the brain’s equivalent of Superman.

Then there is short term memory. If long term memory is like superman then short term memory is like a bubble; it lasts only momentarily, then it is gone often without a trace.

Items in short term memory can last less than five seconds. Imagine someone asks you to call Mary, email George, write a quote for Lucy and photocopy the accounts for Robert. While you are desperately trying to remember this, the phone rings, then once you hang up someone asks to find out who has parked in the owner’s car park.

By the time you get back to your original list you will probably forget at least one thing.

Short term memory is temporary. It doesn’t matter how important an item is, if it is held in short term memory it can get lost. That was how a mother forgot that her baby was in the back of the car.

The way that items go from the limited short term memory to the powerful long term memory is by repetition. If you want to know how this works in the brain, Google, “synapse and myelination and memory”. By repeating something over and over again, and giving it meaning, you will be able to remember substantial amounts of information.

Here is one simple tip to greatly reduce the chances of important information getting lost.

Simply set aside some time at the end of the day to go back over your emails, phone messages and any other correspondence, to ensure that nothing gets missed. This sounds simple and it is, yet when I have taught people to do this it greatly reduces the chances of important messages getting missed.

At the end of every day I always go through my emails and phone messages. I usually find at least one or two that I simply forgot about.

As far as I am aware I have not forgotten to reply to one important message since I established my company because I have techniques to guard against the flawed short term memory.

This is just one of several techniques that I use.

My company can teach you and your staff other important techniques to ensure you do not simply forget about important emails and phone calls.

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Crunching your own numbers The pros and cons of DIYing your small business accounts Every small business person has this dilemma: Do the books yourself, or contract a professional bookkeeper?

GST. How much is your time worth? What’s your mental health worth?

Con: You are not growing your business. Because you’re head down over the books, you are not out there doing the business, marketing the business and making money. You’re in here with your calculator and a complicated Excel spreadsheet that’s probably driving you mad!

Con: You are not managing your money and using it as wisely as you could do. Again, you’re not an expert at that – otherwise you’d be a banker, right? But professional, contract bookkeepers are experts at it and they can both save you money and make you money by advising you how to manage your company’s money.

Lisa Martin from bookkeeping firm, GoFi8ure, examines the pros and cons of the DIY approach versus the professional contractor approach.

Pros Pro: It’s cheaper. You don’t have to pay anyone. You do it yourself - often at night or on the weekends, but hey… at least it’s cheaper.

Pro: You can lodge and file the numbers and the paperwork any which way you want ‘em. Where they make sense to you and where (hopefully) you can find ‘em again (and hopefully understand ‘em).

Pro: If you’re a man and you like working with your wife, maybe it’s a job you can get her to do. You don’t have to pay her, but it makes her feel part of the business (which could make your life easier). If you’re a woman, you probably have more sense than to get your other half involved in doing your books!

Pro: You’re the boss. You need to know what’s going on. You need to be in control of every

facet of the business (despite the fact you’re not quite sure what those complex new tax rules mean and how they affect you, but you’ll wing it. How bad can it be?).

Cons Con: If you’re like most small business people, doing the books is probably not your best skill set. Otherwise you’d be an accountant, right? So it’s likely you will probably: a) put off doing the books, b) make a mistake in the books c) fail to file all the necessary paperwork with the proper authorities, and, d) mess up the management of your business’ finances.

Con: You risk a call from the IRD. Because you are not an expert and because managing your business’ financial affairs requires an expert, you could well end up falling foul of the IRD because you got things wrong, or didn’t do what you were supposed to do, when you were supposed to do it. All of which gets the IRD interested in you and that can cost you plenty, both in terms of hard cash and your stress levels.

Con: It takes time you’d probably rather spend fishing or golfing, or doing anything other than entering and filing receipts and calculating

Con: You’re probably causing yourself stress and sleepless nights. Yes, you’re saving money by DIYing it, but you’re probably giving yourself a headache you don’t need.

The bottom line So, the bottom line, as we bookkeepers like to say, is; yes, you could DIY your company’s financial management, but why would you if you are serious about growing your business and making money?

Smart business people know when and where to invest to grow their business. The question is: Are you a smart business person, or do you believe you can DIY every job - and end up potentially doing none of them well?

The Bright Sparks Guide to CHINESE NEW YEAR As our working year begins, when summer swims and barbecues are almost a distant memory, our supply partners in China will be signingoff for their biggest annual holiday; New Year’s Eve. On the Chinese lunar calendar, January 28th marks the official start of 2017. While this major event goes largely uncelebrated in the western world, the team at Bright Sparks has Chinese New Year (CNY) firmly penciled in our calendar.

Why? CNY shuts down every single production facility across China. While we’re always keen for a celebration, worst-case scenario is: this multi-day celebration can result in severe delays on supply out of China.

The official holiday lasts nine days and most workers take the opportunity to extend their well-earned winter holiday for another week or two. Many suppliers are not back in business until two, sometimes three, weeks after the official holiday.

After years working with supply partners in China, Bright Sparks has learned to work around CNY. To avoid the unwanted stress of delayed or missing orders, we’ve put together this trusty guide for managing promotional supply during China’s biggest national holiday.

Know your Chinese calendar While the CNY is set on January 28th, 2017, the extended holiday puts a halt to mass production far earlier than many buyers anticipate.

Many businesses will shut down from up to two weeks in advance.

Letting Chinese New Year go unnoticed increases the risk of missed deadlines and subsequent losses for your business. Bright Sparks will have a hard time reaching any representatives, including the sales people, throughout the holiday period.

If you need products shipped at any point in the summer/autumn season, then celebrations in China could well impact your expected timelines. Bright Sparks mitigate this risk by getting client orders in early. It is essential you have a clear confirmation on your delivery schedule well in advance so we can ensure they’re shipped before the big event.

Extend expected timeframes Getting things back to normal takes time.

The truth is that many manufacturers struggle to get back to a normal mode of operations in the weeks following the New Year’s festivities.

Some workers enjoy the holiday so much they choose not to return at all! Depending on the number of workers departing in secret, this can cause severe disruptions across the supply chain. It’s best to add some ‘human resource issue’ padding to expected timeframes for orders required immediately after the New Year.

This is where our trusted supply chain comes into play. After years working with our network of suppliers, we’re confident they can maintain product quality and get your orders delivered on time.

Quick tips for avoiding severe delays around CNY: Place your orders in time: Work with your account manager at Bright Sparks and ensure we are aware of your required timeframes. If you need your products by a certain date let us know and we can work with you to develop an ordering time frame plan.

Keep things moving: Approving visual proofs and physical samples in a timely manner puts you higher up on the manufacturer’s list to avoid unwelcome delays.

Avoid placing last minute orders in January: Factories will be starting up again and walking into thousands of backlogged orders. To safeguard quality and reliability, we recommend giving them some time to catch-up.

Be ready for the backlog A large number of orders will begin stacking up from early December onwards, so the quality control risks are very real. Come the new year, this is stretching the manufacturers to maximum capacity. Without diligent quality control, this backlog can often lead to quality issues or incomplete orders.

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In the Xone

By Lydia Truesdale

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Haptly is improving pasture-based farming through drones and beyond line-of-site apps

New Zealander’s are very much known for their Number 8 wire mentality – their ingenuity at times leading the world.

So to hear that Vodafone has opened a brand new complex in Christchurch from which it will grow Kiwi entrepreneurs’ start-ups to global heights, is news welcomed with arms wide open.

Officially opened in July 2016 by The Right Honourable John Key, the Vodafone xone Innovation Lab is a network test-bed where kiwi visionaries have access to the latest technologies to test and refine their innovations.

Housed in Vodafone’s Innov8 headquarters – which is bursting at the seams with brilliant, inspired and motivated minds – the lab is open to the recipients of the xone accelerator programme and other companies and individuals that may benefit from the capabilities the lab has to offer.

Leading the charge is xone programme leader Kevin Park,who is responsible for “combining Vodafone’s capability with the vision of each individual company to identify and unlock commercial opportunities,” he says.

And he’s just the man to do it. Having been at the helm of two tech start-ups and advising on many more during his role at the Icehouse, it’s as though start-up innovation is coded into Kevin’s DNA. “There are so many priorities for growing companies and the real challenge is knowing how to strike a good balance. Part of my role here is to prioritise and provide advice, and then connect companies with experts from across Vodafone who can often help them move forward,” he says.

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The technology we use and recommend at xone is compatible with many global markets and this is essential for companies wanting to promote and scale their products internationally.

- KEVIN PARK , XONE PROGRAMME LEADER

supporting like-minds through the many challenges they may face – particularly when it comes to cracking international markets.

“For start-up companies, links to large international sales channels are all-important. However we need to get into the markets to build these sales channels.

“The Internet has enabled us to be a part of the global marketplace, but there will always be times where growing businesses need to be in the same room as their investors or collaborators.

“The costs associated with necessary international travel can become challenging for many Kiwis - as can understanding and engaging effectively with different cultures. Luckily Kiwis are usually well respected abroad and people are prepared to give us a go!”

Generating greatness on a global scale Vodafone xone in Christchurch is part of a wider network of seven Vodafone xones worldwide; the others being in Italy, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Egypt.

Each location has its own unique approach to the accelerator programme – some have pure emphasis on innovation labs, others focus on the commercialisation process – but New Zealand is unique in that our accelerator programme has

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amalgamated a mix of components from the other xones and adapted these to suit the local market.

So, who exactly can apply to the xone programme?

Well, naturally, you’ll need to be a start-up or at the very least have a well established concept and prototype, but simply put, there are no minimum entry requirements. Vodafone does however look to align with those who have a global vision.

As is customary with business today, applications are online, and a shortlist of potential recipients will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to xone’s advisory panel. The panel, consisting of serial entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and university representatives, decides who will become the next lucky bunch of xone participants.

Those who are successful are provided with a six-month package with a total value of up to $150,000. This includes mentoring, up to $25,000 in funding, access to xone Innovation Lab equipment (valued at over $19 million), and valuable connections.

“Our brand and mentors have great international reach,” says Kevin. “This combination supports xone participants to tap into Vodafone’s global network and take their ideas to the world.

“The technology we use and recommend at xone is compatible with many global markets and this is essential for companies wanting to promote and scale their products internationally.”

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One of those in Vodafone’s network is Callaghan Innovation, whom Kevin says has been an enormous supporter of the xone programme.

Wireless Guard – making homes safer and setting minds at ease by transforming existing doors and windows into smart, connected, secure devices.

“Not only have they provided part of the funding for the Innovation Lab – they offer xone participants access to their scientific experts and broad networks.”

Blerter – making health and safety processes easy, engaging and fun, and helping to ensure everyone goes home safe each night.

First-round recipients already making headlines

Solar Bright – going beyond conventionally accepted limitations to find new and practical lighting and renewable energy solutions for every day, real world problems.

Vodafone Christchurch is only three months into its first accelerator programme but already the successful recipients have achieved so much.

“The xone companies we have on board are more impressive than we ever could have imagined,” says Kevin. “We have tested new products and facilitated commercial deals on products locally and globally.”

There were 10 recipients from the first round: Haptly – improving pasture-based farming through real time autonomous drone tracking and management for beyond line-ofsite applications.

IoTStream – democratising the “Internet-of-Things” through a network, data and storage platform that makes product development easier and faster.

LINC-ED – promoting the sharing of learning and creativity in a simple format that helps parents to understand their child’s next steps.

Linewize – giving schools complete control over Internet use, in real time.

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We are always talking to Callaghan Innovation about what’s working well, where we can make improvements. It’s in this spirit of collaboration that we will continue to make decisions about the future of xone.

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Parking Sense – connecting car parks to make car parking better, easier, and more profitable.

- KEVIN PARK

Catch.it – letting viewers easily and legally share TV moments in real-time, while delivering new revenue for broadcasters.

When asked what exactly the future looked like for Vodafone xone, Kevin noted they are committed to making it a long-term success.

As an excellent example of the programme’s effectiveness, Parking Sense recently announced a $5 million deal with LA Metro to supply car-park technology.

“We are always talking to Callaghan Innovation about what’s working well, where we can make improvements. It’s in this spirit of collaboration that we will continue to make decisions about the future of xone.”

This deal has the potential to become a huge international venture and Kevin is sure there’ll be plenty more success on a similar scale coming to those under the guidance of the xone programme.

Applications for the second round of the accelerator programme will open late December. Head to www.xone.vodafone.co.nz for more information.

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Management | Tactics

Christmas communications survival guide Tips and tricks to ensure these holidays give you a reason to celebrate People love to spend during the silly season. When Christmas comes around, a switch tends to flick, and all of a sudden people realise how much they want need an item. Crowds of people flock to shops, rush to malls, and wait for their favourite websites to host a sale.

In fact, in December 2015, kiwis spent a whopping $6 billion shopping!

It’s important that your business is at the receiving end of this increase in wallet waving and card swiping, but it can be easier said than done. You need to create a communications campaign, implement said campaign, and reap the rewards.

We’ve put together some tips and tricks to ensure these holidays give you a reason to celebrate.

Capitalise on the New Year, new you Once the pohutukawas are in full bloom and Christmas decorations are lighting up the streets, people get giddy on the summer air, and it’s often the perfect time for contemplating life and what one wants to do with their future.

As a business owner or manager, you should hone in on what it is that your company can offer someone who ‘needs a change,’ whether you offer tools for start-up companies, broker advice, luxury lounge suites, or gadgets. People want to start the year afresh and to improve on the last – you just need to sell your products in a way that inspires, excites and is tied into the Christmas period.

Plan like there’s no tomorrow “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine De Saint-Exupery.

No one has ever conquered Mt Everest without a plan, and when it comes to communications success, it’s no different. Creating a plan is the most important aspect of getting your business in front of people during the holiday period.

The second is implementing that plan, because it’s easy to come up with ideas; it’s harder to ensure we follow through.

Focus on what you want to achieve, and make it a SMART goal: Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Once you’ve come up with a SMART goal, look at what needs to be done and who needs to do what, to nail it.

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If you’ve realised that you’re a bit behind the eight ball, or simply don’t have the time to carry out these tips, get in touch with the experts.

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A great communications plan should cover: • What you’re hoping to achieve • Who you’re trying to reach • What your key messages are/what story you’re telling

• The methods of marketing you’re going to use, from social media, to advertising, to PR, to blogs and so on • Content ideas that will engage with your audience.

This is often the time where people have a bit more time to relax, and in turn are more likely to sit down and read articles, or listen to the radio on their road trip.

Marketing is also an important aspect to cover in your communications plan. Get in front of your consumers with newsletters and direct mailouts that provide value – not just information about what you are selling.

If you are selling high end cake mixers, tips and tricks from a baker will go down a treat. You will also want to continually update and increase the number of people you have in your database, so make sure you have calls to action to sign up to newsletters or direct mail-outs.

Don’t shut down social media

Until then, have a fabulous family time over the holidays – and if you’re working through, may all your customers and clients be full of festive cheer to keep you going!’

Take advantage of the quiet time

If you’re usually active on social channels, implementing a social media marketing campaign is crucial. If your business is shutting down over Don’t forget that you can also set an auto-reply or the break, it’s vital that your social media doesn’t pre-filled responses on Facebook messaging, so if someone messages you, an auto-reply can be follow suit. sent back thanking them for their message, and Posts can be scheduled in advance with a range that you will respond once you are back at full of tools that also track statistics on how well it’s capacity. Don’t forget to include a date, so they performing. Aim for posts that are relevant and know when they can expect to hear from you. valuable, that still keep people connected to what you do – just perhaps with a few reminders of If in doubt when you’ll be back along the way.

If you’ve realised that you’re a bit behind the eight

Over the Christmas period journalists often take a break – but news outlets still need to produce content. If you can package relevant, timely, well-written content in a way that works for their readers, you will have a good chance of making the cut and getting published.

‘Company X is heading home for the holidays!

You’ll still see a few festive tidings pop up but we’ll be back with a vengeance on X date.

When it comes to securing publicity over Christmas, it can be tough – but that’s where some external help can come in handy!

Whether you are hoping for a write up in a glossy, a speaking opportunity on radio, or you are unsure of what you require, a storytelling agency like Intelligent Ink will expertly guide you through the process, to get your company the awareness it deserves.

A fantastic post pinned to the top of your business page on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn is simple, but effective.

ball, or simply don’t have the time to carry out these tips, get in touch with the experts.

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Management | Lifestyles

Lifestyles

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By Lydia Truesdale

1. Glasshouse Fragrances’ Triple Scented Candles Who doesn’t love a good scented candle? They create a serene ambience and fill your home with a tantalising aroma, and Peter Alexander’s Glasshouse triple-scented range offers the most delightfully pungent scents you will come across.

They’re as safe as candles can be, too, made using non-toxic wax and natural lead-free wicks. Each scent is inspired by an exotic location and the Tahaa (Vanilla Caramel), their most popular choice among the masses, alludes to a magical island experience.

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peteralexander.co.nz 2. Calming, comfortable and colourful hammocks Let the cool breeze of the wind glide across your face as you comfortably relax stretched out in your home or garden sanctuary. Vast Interior’s range of hammocks provide a simple solution to any outdoor area. Perfect for summer, these moveable and functional hammocks ensure you get the best levels of sun light on these warmer days. Head into their store at 130 Moorehouse Avenue or visit their Facebook page to see these and many more available.

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3. UZI Tactical Glassbreaker Pen There’s a little James Bond in all of us, and for those who like to act on that instinct, this tactical pen is just the thing for you. UZI’s products are tried and tested by the US Army, Secret Service and Special Forces, so you’re know they’re good. Made with heavy-duty aircraft aluminium and featuring a carbide tip glass breaker and striking point, this is a compact device that’s ideal for any toolbox, just in case you need to, you know, write something down or smash some glass.

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4. Samsonite Track&Go luggage tracker Samsonite is one of the world’s leading luggage brands and, excitingly, they’ve just announced the introduction of tracking to their range. Track&Go is a sophisticated beacon device that can be built into Samsonite suitcases, allowing the case to be easily and privately tracked by its owner. The range will first be introduced into European markets at the end of 2016 before being offered to international markets. The days of wondering where in the world your luggage could be are numbered!

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www.samsonite.co.nz 5. Vegepod It’s that time of year again when the weather is so good for so long that there’s really no excuse to not be growing your own vegetables – especially when there are low-maintenance designs available like this one from Vegepod NZ. There are three container garden sizes to choose between: a small 0.5m x 1m, a medium 1m x 1m, and a large 2m x 1m self-watering pod. Whether you simply want fresh strawberries or you want to be able to pop outside and pick seasonal, home-grown ingredients for your meal, these Vegepods are the answer.

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Management | Working life

Keeping culture alive

By Lydia Truesdale

About 920,000 New Zealanders are unhappy in their job, research conducted by Seek found in 2014.

That’s roughly 40 percent of the country’s workforce, and probably 40 percent too many, because no matter how great your idea or business model it’s people who bring your company to life.

There’s much to be said about the correlation between employee happiness and productivity.

The majority of research suggests that the most likely way to prevent your employees from experiencing dissatisfaction in their roles and falling behind schedule is by keeping your company’s workplace culture in check.

What effective workplace culture looks like Workplace culture can be defined as the “personality of your organisation”. It’s the values, attitudes, traditions and behaviours upheld by your company, and how they apply to and influence employees.

Google is a company that is seen to have exemplary workplace culture – creativeenhancing and productivity-inducing; it’s believed their staff perks include free massages, gym memberships and gourmet food, as well as liberal use of pool tables and bowling alleys, among other things.

Of course Google is worth about US$498 billion, so they’re able to be a little more lavish in their approach and application, but that’s not to say you can’t get creative at your own company to keep your employees stimulated and satisfied in their roles.

In fact there are many cost-effective ways to keep effective workplace culture alive and keep staff happy: 1. Employee recognition According to the American Time Use Survey 2014 [Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics], people spend more than half their lives at work, so it’s understandable they feel the need to be recognised for their time and efforts.

The rewards for recognition of employee effort are commonly offered in the form of the seasonal staff party, casual Fridays, free parking, extended lunch breaks or early sign outs, ‘thank you’ notes, vouchers, friendly office competitions and even work phones and company cars in certain roles.

Forbes’ list of 25 Low-Cost Ways to Reward Employees offers some more unique suggestions, such as, “pick an unusual or funny object and place it on their [employee’s] desk for a week”, “throw a pizza party”, and “buy a dozen donuts”.

There’s no template for how often to reward your employees, as obviously this is dependent upon each employee, but offering regular weekly or monthly office-wide perks is a good incentive to remind employees that they are valued and encourage them to keep striving in their roles.

2. No official work hours Many employers today allow staff to choose their start and finish times providing it’s between

sensible hours. Letting employees complete their nine hours within a time frame that both suits their lifestyle and allows sufficient time for contacting people during standard business hours works in the best interests of the company.

Netflix has another approach. The entertainment giant measures activity instead of hours, so employees are only required to be at work for as long as it takes to get their work done.

3. Training and development Given the amount that technology is advancing, it’s seems unwise to overlook the necessity for in-house training and development. Keeping staff up to date with the processes around them is a good way to improve efficiency, measure performance, and encourage positive relationships within the workplace.

Skills that can be enhanced are split into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills impact work productivity directly, for example being up to date with new technology systems, while soft skills are the interpersonal skills that influence office morale.

What positive workplace culture results in: • Attracting and retaining top talent • Employee loyalty • Improved engagement and performance • Improved office morale • Measureable business results • The ability to manage people better.

Fashioning first impressions

By Lydia Truesdale

They say that clothes maketh the man, and never has that been truer than in the world of business. It’s been proven that dressing well increases your chances of securing a job and, in some cases, can increase your income.

And let’s be honest, how often have you told yourself not to base your initial impression of someone off the way they present themselves… and how often have you succeeded?

Whether you like it or not, your aesthetic facade influences how people first perceive you and how successful you could become. It's important to get it right. That's not to say you have to have to dress for corporate success every day, but there is a way to balance practicality with personality.

Dressing for corporate success Just to be clear, people who are successful in business come in all shapes and sizes, each dressed according to their own tastes.

But in corporate business, being well dressed has become considered a signal of status.

Recent mogul Steve Jobbs has somewhat debunked that notion with his inclination for casual sweats, but generally speaking, one that is dressed well commands more attention and priority than one who is not.

Dressing by the following guidelines is a good way to project a confident, selfrespecting representation of yourself whilst also communicating ‘I am observant of the settings around me and how I fit in, I am motivated to make a good impression at all times, and these attributes make me a good candidate for many a position’.

1. Dress for practicality and comfort Dressing practically is a good rule of thumb.

If you’re at a formal function, where the festivities are likely to be appropriately non-physical, dressing formally shows you understand, appreciate and respect the occasion, and the role you play in being there.

In a casual setting, relaxed attire shows you are willing to get involved, willing to regard yourself on the same level as others, and willing to show a little more humility in your approach to conducting business.

2. Dress for individuality In a creative world, your attire is a great tool to represent your ability to see things differently, and people naturally assume this creativity

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Did you know?

Not only does dressing well benefit your career but it can also change the way your brain thinks.

A study into the cognitive consequences of formal clothing [published in Social Psychological and Personality Science journal] found that “the clothing worn influences cognition broadly, impacting the processing style that changes how objects, people, and events are construed.

“Five studies provided evidence supporting this hypothesis. Wearing more formal clothing was associated with higher action identification level (Study 1) and greater category inclusiveness (Study 2). Putting on formal clothing induced greater category inclusiveness (Study 3) and enhanced a global processing advantage (Study 4). The association between clothing formality and abstract processing was mediated by felt power (Study 5).”

3. Be a visually commanding presence According to Forbes, dressing 25 percent better than everyone else in the office communicates self-respect and discipline, qualities that are integral to many roles.

carries into business in the form of problem solving and generating new ideas.

It takes time to have clean, pressed clothes, to shine your shoes, to style your hair and put together an outfit that is both practical and representative. By taking the time to do all of this, you are saying that you are ready to take on the world.

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The people, their faces and all the right places - Canterbury

1. MP Nicky Wagner & Alison Nicol (Bone Marrow Trust) 2. Greg Borichevsky (Miyamoto) & Tony McNeil (NZ Immigration)

Nicky Wagner hosted an evening to highlight the Ministry of Small Business’ “Taking Care of Business” at the Rydges Function Centre.

3. Nicky Wagner, Nicki Leslie (2 Wild Berries), Agnes White (Agnes White Assoc), Billie Watmuff (2 Wild berries) & Craig Foss (Minister for Small Businesss) 4. Fred Samandari (University of UN),

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Edward Gibbon held their annual Christmas party at their Kingsley St branch in Sydenham, with their customers and staff turning up in large numbers to sample Murray’s great catch of blue cod, paua, crayfish and venison etc. Even though the weather turned dark, the happy faces won the day thanks to Murry, Barbara and Leighton hospitality.

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2. Hailey Keelty, Lily Cain (Epic Entertainment)

NZME hosted clients, Listeners and staff at the Addington race course. The main day of the Cup and Show Week saw everyone enjoying the bubbles, food and the excitement of race day.

3. Johny & Marie Flett 4. Blair Robertson & Kelly Ware (Wheeler Motor Co) 5. Paula Stevens, Rachel Peterson (Rodney Wayne Riccaraton) &

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12. Gail Hallams & Faye Merritt.

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The Canterbury A&P Show held a special Trade Exhibitor Function co-hosted by Ricoh in the Couplands Café to announces the stand winners for the different areas. The function saw a large turn out enjoy the excellent food and wine after the first day of the show.

1. Craig Rust (Divine Cakes, winner of the Trade Pavilion) 2. Paul Lynch (Wide Span Sheds), Peter Gates (Matamata Saddlery) & Paul Harrow (Coresteel) 3. Jasmin, Sharon (Canterbury Equestrian)

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1. Jason Barry (Hard as Rock) 2. Richard Pullar (Canterbury Continuous Spouting) 3. Nick Brownlee (Procuro Ltd) 4. Grace Loftus & Vincent Kneebone (Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment) 5. Luke Kepple (Natural Flow South Ltd) 6. Adrian Genefaas (Canterbury Clay Bricks)

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Link Business held an evening to celebration the opening of their new office and their 20 years in business.

1. Charles Fanselow-Brown (Signwise) & Warwick Pfahlert (Upright Scaffolding) 2. Colin Erickson (Erickson Projects) & Tony Mounce (Tony Mounce Mortgages) 3. Brian Pankhurst (Link), Steve & Barb Parr (Zenith Interiors) 4. Vivien Welsh (Link), Sally Everitt & Jenny Holden (Link Head Office)

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Business development | Pfahlert Holdings

Commercial development adds to Addington’s transformation In the last 67 years Addington has changed rather dramatically.

From a quiet, workingclass neighbourhood in the 1940s it is now transforming into one of the city’s most vibrant and exciting neighbourhoods, as new cafés, bars and restaurants add to the office developments which are transforming the urban streetscape.

Upright Scaffolding has been owned and operated by the Pfahlert family since 1981, with the scaffolding supply specialist occupying a site across Addington’s Lowe and Tyne Streets, next to the new Blenheim Road bridge, since 1949.

In 2013, directors Warwick and Joan Pfahlert decided to move Upright Scaffolding to a larger and more suitable location at 120 Hayton Road in Wigram.

“Over the years, the land became too valuable to be used as a scaffolding yard so close to the city,” Warwick explains.

“So in 2014 we moved Upright Scaffolding to Wigram, which had the two-fold effect of making this central city land available for development.”

Local businessman Colin Erickson of Erickson Projects was engaged to assemble a team of architects, engineers, surveyors and construction workers who would be involved in the Addington development.

Throughout the process from concept to completion, Colin Erickson provided

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Business development | Pfahlert Holdings excellent liaison between all partners as the development’s project manager. Craig South of Cymon Allfry Architects displayed his awardwinning talent as a skilful designer, while H3 Construction managing director Nathan Parsons built both stages of the development to a very high standard, and Toby Giles from legal firm Saunders & Co provided expert assistance in the legal requirements.

“Colin formulated a really strong team. They’ve all been great to work with. Colin has been fantastic, dealing with the council, organising the initial building and resource consents, and providing the bonds between the parties,” Warwick says.

“They’ve been helpful every step of the way.”

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It’s been such an enjoyable process and a good challenge being involved in this development with such a strong team behind us.

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Stage 1 on Lowe Street consists of 10 office units, with sizes ranging from 78sqm to 104sqm, with two units still available for sale or lease. Stage 2 of the development on Tyne Street consists of eight office units with sizes of 78sqm, of which three units are still available for sale or lease.

A wide range of local businesses have already made the Lowe Street offices their home, with an accountant, a lawyer, a debt collection firm, an insurance assessor, a business advisory service, a business-to-business sales firm and building company setting up shop at the development, with the accessible central location proving ideal for its clients.

“The development is handy to amenities, Hagley Park, Bunnings and the rest of the Tower Junction shopping centre,” Warwick says.

“There are still a total of five units available for lease or sale – two on Tyne Street and three on Lowe Street,” he says.

“It’s an exceptionally good spot and the people who have purchased offices to date are extremely happy with the location and the ease of parking within the complex. They are very well priced units compared to the city centre, offering a much cheaper price per square metre, while still offering a great location close to all the amenities.

“It’s been such an enjoyable process and a good challenge being involved in this development with such a strong team behind us. We could have easily just sold the land, but it has given us greater satisfaction to see the development completed and to such a high standard.”

“We think we have a very good template in what we’re providing here. All in all, it’s a really good recipe.”

In a prominent position near Blenheim Road overbridge, these offices will become a wellrecognised landmark in the local landscape.

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Goods & Services | Clemence Drilling

Three decades of working with water Modern day life, in many respects, bears little similarity to that of more than 100 years ago. Yet what remains the same is the importance of access to the most essential of essential services – water.

Which goes some way towards explaining the success of Clemence Drilling, at 65 Main North Road near Kaiapoi, which has made its commercial name installing and maintaining those integral water systems.

“If it is anything to do with water, we do it,” Dave Clemence laughs.

But that’s only part of this local success story.

You see, Clemence Drilling is something of a Canterbury icon. Owner Dave Clemence’s grandfather, Art, was heavily involved in the industry throughout the 1880s, as were Art’s two brothers and his brother in law. Then the mantel was passed to Dave’s father Trevor and his two brothers, Ray and Basil.

The company assisted with the development of the thermal bore at Hanmer Springs in 1912.

Almost 100 years later, Clemence Drilling was involved in the extensive upgrade of the thermal pools facility in 2010.

Dave himself spent seven years with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, gaining extensive experience and travelling to a number of interesting places, including

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If it is anything to do with water, we do it.

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Antarctica, before establishing Clemence Drilling in 1986, then just a one-man operation.

The company is celebrating 30 years in business this year and during this time it has established itself as a large local employer, running a team of 56 with 130 registered vehicles and pieces of equipment, including 18 drilling rigs operating from a busy 10 acre industrial site alongside the main motorway on the way to Kaiapoi.

With the integral nature of water, there is certainly no shortage of regular work. Clemence Drilling’s four main areas of operation are industrial, lifestyle, irrigation and municipal, which involves work such as household wells, pump installation (the company is an agent for Grundfos pumps), site investigation and irrigation wells.

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The company is also involved in sorting the water needs for wineries, agriculture services, dairy companies and large industries, whether the job is big or small.

When Dave’s grandfather Art was working in the industry in the 1880s, the work involved drilling small artesian wells for private properties, as there were no reticulated water supplies.

Reticulation began in the early 1910s, when the city’s borough councils began developing their own separate water supply reticulation schemes.

Those pumping stations and water supply networks were brought under one roof when Christchurch became one city with one council and today Clemence Drilling’s resources and skills are heavily relied upon by municipal authorities, including the Hurunui, Waimakariri and Christchurch district councils.

This saw Clemence Drilling flat out following the Canterbury earthquakes, keeping the water system operational for local residents after many of the city’s 153 wells were extensively damaged.

The post-quake emergency work was 24/7, with the company working through the night to repair broken pipes and stemming the flows from the artesian wells which were causing flooding, before ongoing night work to handle the volume of repairs needed.

It was not only the council wells, but many domestic wells also suffered damage leading to water contamination, particularly caused by arsenic. Some of the wells the company repaired post-quake were wells which had originally been drilled by Dave’s grandfather Art.

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But it’s not just the Clemence family which has a long history with the company – there are also three generations of Smiths – Daniel, Tony and Keith – and three sets of brothers: Lani and Oli; Taj and Mahal; Moko and Nolo.

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Focus on Timaru | The jewel on the coast

Canterbury’s coastal jewel

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.

But the jewel in South Canterbury’s crown is Timaru, nestled comfortably in the mainland about halfway between Christchurch and Dunedin.

business, visit and enjoy family life. “Timaru is a place where strangers are still greeted with a smile, it’s a great base for doing business, studying and visiting,” he says.

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.

“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.”

Timaru District Mayor Damon Odey says the region offers a fantastic place to invest, build a

Canterbury Today magazine looks at what local businesses are up to and how they’re playing their part in making the southern hub a great place to set up shop. CT

Timaru business | Todd Mudie Group

A united building force The Todd Mudie Group (TMG) has helped many a client through a hassle-free build or renovation to arrive at utter satisfaction on the other side.

Specialising in interior and exterior solutions, TMG has somewhat simplified the process of building and renovating by providing clients with the team of various tradespeople they require.

With so many tradespeople needed to compete a build or renovation, it makes sense to bring them all together under the one umbrella.

And that’s exactly what the Todd Mudie Group has grown to become – an umbrella, so to speak, of professional plasterers, tilers and painters who work together to achieve top quality, stress free finishes.

A history of excellence Established in 2002 by Todd Mudie, TMG has made clear its ability to recognise gaps

in the market and evolve with the times to fill those gaps.

Starting off as interior plasterers, the company added Gib installation to its services followed by tiling, exterior plastering, and most recently, painting. And it will continue to keep growing its services and reach as supply and demand allows.

Operating as several different divisions within the same company, the benefits of a one stop trades-shop are plentiful, not the least of which include a clear vision shared by all trades involved and, as a result, a cohesive, quality finish throughout.

Each division is run by its own dedicated operations manager who guides clients through their project from start to finish until they’ve achieved what was required, no matter how complex.

“We can provide guaranteed start and finish timeframes for all projects and we pride ourselves on making the project an enjoyable process,” says group manager Glenn Cormack.

“Working for more than 56 of the region’s premium building firms and many valued private clients, shows we are dependable and produce

Todd Mudie Group at a glance: • Gib installers and stoppers • Painters • Tilers • Exterior plasterers • Non-slip applicators • Health and safety consultants.

the results needed to keep their projects on-time, also named as finalists for the ANZ People’s at an affordable cost and to a high level of finish.” Choice Award in the 2013 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Over the years TMG has worked on some of Awards and won the business excellence award the largest and most prestigious home building projects within Canterbury and Otago, as well for the construction industry in 2014. CT as with some of New Zealand’s most respected designers, developers, construction companies and builders.

Todd Mudie Group The company’s collective wealth of experience has seen it collect various honours and awards.

Of particular note is the Timaru District Council’s supreme recycling award – the ‘3-2-1-ZERO’ Zero Waste to Landfill trophy for their efforts in the council’s Gib recycling scheme. They were

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Timaru business | Parr & Co

Engineering excellence Celebrating an impressive 145 years in business, mechanical engineering expert Parr & Co Ltd has been involved with the development of Timaru’s commercial landscape for almost as long as the city itself.

Specialising in mechanical, structural, heating and marine engineering, there are many areas that Parr and Co’s services extend to: • New plant and machinery installations • Boiler maintenance and installations for dairy processing sites • Certified steam welding • Pipe welding (ASME 9) • Irrigation pipe work consisting of 1.8m diameter steel pipes • Marine work (engineering commercial fishing trawlers and crayfishing vessels)

When Parr and Co came to be in 1871, Timaru existed largely for its artificial harbour (port) and agriculture. Today, South Canterbury is a region of many facets and a huge percentage of the area’s commercial growth happened because of the services offered through Parr & Co. Experts in mechanical, structural, heating and marine engineering, some of Parr & Co’s clients are among the most established companies in New Zealand: Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms, Dominion Breweries, Sanford, Oceania and many more.

At the core of this company is the desire to engineer forward-thinking solutions and systems that allow innovative clients to ably stride into the future.

Despite being capable of catering to large-scale commercial requests, they are committed to

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creating a prospering community and this not only extends to private projects on the smaller scale, but also the standard of work they produce across the board.

Come to be known as ‘Parr Excellence’, Parr & Co have set the standard for engineering craftsmanship in their industry. They believe their expertise and attention to detail is unparalleled, giving clients a better experience, and they are committed to offer the Parr Excellence service to all their clients.

In fact, the company has a history of engineering excellence dating back to one of its first blacksmiths, who manufactured the engine crankshaft for the original Richard Pearse aircraft thought to have flown at Waitohi in 1903.

Since then they’ve been involved in several integral projects around the region, including restoring Timaru’s historic Royal Arcade and manufacturing the steel work for the lift at the Timaru Piazza so that pedestrians had easy access to Caroline Bay. In an exciting new development, Parr & Co are now the Southern and Central South Island dealers for DeLaval. The international brand

is the leading supplier of solutions that aim to improve the performance of dairy farms.

DeLaval offers products, systems and services for all steps of milk production which are used by millions of dairy farmers around the globe every day, and Parr & Co are proud to be entrusted with their role in supplying dairy communities with the solutions they need. CT Parr & Co Ltd 75 Hayes Street Timaru T (03) 688 0053 E admin@parr.co.nz

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Automated solutions to suit your operation Automated control systems were once a thing of industrial dreams. Yet with the technological advancements of today, these very systems have revolutionised the way we do business.

Automated control systems involve operating equipment such as machinery and factory processes, with little to no human intervention. Although the early purpose of automation was to increase productivity, the focus today extends to increasing quality and flexibility in the manufacturing process.

Local Timaru firm Industrial Controls South Canterbury Ltd is this year celebrating 20 years in business which, for this industrial automated control systems specialist, means 20 years helping other local businesses succeed.

“We’re here, we’re local and we’re supporting a lot of local industry, helping behind the scenes to keep them going and do what they do best,” Industrial Controls manager Erin McNaught explains.

“We have teams of industrial electricians, as well as automation and software teams in house, which enables us to take a job from start to finish. We also do a lot of project work and regular ongoing maintenance to ensure clients’ plants are at optimal production performance.

Our role doesn’t just end at the completion of a project.”

Industrial Controls was established in 1996 by Timaru electricians Dave Stickings and Dave McIver who had both gained overseas experience on large electrical projects in Britain and the United States.

After identifying a local shortage in their area of expertise they formed the Timaru-based company, which is now one of the region’s foremost providers of industrial electrical automation systems, providing services for the local industry, including food processing, manufacturing, dairy, water and waste water, and local government.

“Over the past 20 years, there has been a big increase in focus on work place safety and compliance,” Erin says.

“We’re well-placed to provide for that. We have done a lot of training within our team in areas such as hazardous area design, classification and installation, getting up to play with where the industry needs to be and ensuring we have the capabilities to serve the local industry.”

The business is also investing heavily in development of systems, including compliance, product reliability, irrigation control and management, and energy management.

The highly skilled team share expertise in electrical engineering, software engineering, industrial electrical installation and maintenance and engineering. “We have a great team here who are at the top of their field.

“Dave has always said ‘you’re only as good as your last job’ and we stick to that. We believe in always doing the very best job and meeting our clients’ needs.”

To date the company has successfully completed numerous projects from small to very large installations, the bulk of these projects being turn key solutions.

The company has a busy couple of years ahead and is already recruiting in preparation, with numbers already pushing past 80 this year. “Our clients are looking for cost effective, smarter and more efficient solutions for their plants and equipment, which is where we excel,” Erin says. “We don’t see this slowing down.”

The company has always had a big emphasis on taking on apprentices, with 13 currently employed and Erin says this is an ongoing commitment, as they fully support continued learning and invest greatly in this area.

With demand for services outside of South Canterbury, Industrial Controls Christchurch opened in 1999 to assist

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with the ongoing workload in the city. The company also has a team of electricians based in Rolleston to serve their industrial clients in the area.

Two years ago the Timaru-based company purchased the neighbouring building, formerly home to the Timaru Herald, which is being renovated for the rapidly expanding industrial electrical company.

“We combine our offices with a full workshop, which allows us to produce a lot of work offsite, which is then taken to the site for installation,” Erin says.

“With the business expanding at this rate, we needed a larger premises and we’re excited about the new building. With this move we only see the business growing stronger, along with our ability to provide greater support to our ever-growing client base.

“Industrial Controls is proud to contribute to the future development and economic growth of our region by providing a range of services that support our local industry, providing employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and actively recruiting skilled tradespeople into the region.”

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Hospitality | Cossars Wineshed

The perfect venue right on your doorstep At Cossars Wineshed, they simply love weddings.

At Cossars they want couples’ big day to be stress free. They have an experienced wedding co-ordinator on site to make sure every detail is taken care of on the day.

General manager Sophie Chambers’ face beams when she talks about her delight in working with couples to create a memorable experience - one that is personal and special to them.

As far as catering is concerned, everyone knows food is an essential ingredient of a perfect wedding. Cossars works with a selection of experienced caterers – Lizzie’s Cuisine, Moveable Feasts, The Catering Company and G&T Catering – each offering a range of choices.

Whatever a couple’s style or wishes there are great options available, from cocktail platters to barbeque-style fare or sit-down feasting.

The environment at Cossars Wineshed is magical in itself with its vineyard backdrop, its delightful sheltered courtyard, its lawns and rose garden and its gloriously high-ceilinged dining hall that can seat up to 110 people.

Being that little bit different is a hallmark of the way the Chambers family runs Cossars Wineshed. How many other venues would make the family home available on the morning of a wedding for the bride and the bridesmaids to prepare?

The ambience is romantic French provincial coupled with some Kiwi country flavour - the perfect mix of stylish, yet casual and relaxed.

Cossars Wineshed is a family business owned and operated by Chambers & Daughters Ltd. Sophie has wide hospitality industry experience and her passion is meeting new people, helping them to develop a wonderful event they will never forget, and offering her innovative advice and ideas at the same time – as much or as little as each couple might like.

“We make sure that our couples want for nothing, that their guests feel pampered and that the celebration flows along smoothly and beautifully,” she says.

“We pride ourselves on being a boutiquestyled venue with flexible options for wedding arrangements. Ceremonies can take place in front of the doors of our lovely rustic barn, under the wisteria, or out amongst the lush grapevines.

If the weather is wet the barn itself is a delightful ceremony location.”

But that is exactly the case at Cossars. And then there is the wedding night cottage – a romantic candle-lit cottage nestled among the vines for exclusive use by the bride and groom on their wedding night. No need to worry about racing back into town at the end of the festivities.

Only 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Christchurch, Cossars Wineshed is truly a world away from the every day. CT Cossars Wineshed 29 Cossars Road Tai Tapu Christchurch 7672 M 0274 659 583 E cossarswineshed@gmail.com www.cossars.co.nz

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Hospitality | Addington Coffee Co-op

Hospitality | Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Coffee with a conscience Italian sensations Francesca’s Italian Kitchen has become a beloved hotspot on Wanaka’s culinary scene, and now those in Canterbury will be privy to their moreish menu with the opening of a brand new Christchurch location.

Situated in the bustling heart of the city, Francesca’s Italian Kitchen offers a rustic refugelike atmosphere that is immediately inviting and the wood-fired oven provides an extra element of warmth to relax into.

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bit of competition to keep you on your toes,” he says.

Addington Coffee Co-op is so much more than just your regular café and the last thing you should feel, when purchasing that sneaky muffin from them at morning tea time, is guilt.

Seventy percent of profits generated from Addington Coffee Co-op are redistributed to the producers and communities overseas that create the products they sell - as well as back into the local community. The remaining 30 percent is reinvested back into the business to help it grow.

The coffee co-op was established in 2008 and is part of a larger organisation called Liminal which is formed around strong values of fair and ethical ways of doing business.

Liminal general manager, Adrian Palmer, says it’s all about having people as the primary focus and driver of decision making.

They are currently working and partnering with other organisations in Kolkata where people, some of whom have been subject to humantrafficking, are now given the choice to earn a fair wage producing clothing, apparel and other goods. The goods are then sold to conferences and events throughout NZ and Australia and are also available for purchase at the Addington Store, attached to the café.

Adrian says he would like to tap into more businesses throughout Canterbury and the wider community. “We are a normal business so there is a lot of competition, but there’s nothing like a

“Of course we want to grow we are a business after all, but when we grow, our positive impact on the world grows as well.”

The team believe that the bottom line for business should be people – not the ultimate wellbeing of shareholders and market dominance. The main people missing out in the global business chain are the producers and manufacturers and their goal is to correct that balance.

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Executive chef and co-owner James Stapley is a huge fan of Italian food and after spending time in Italy knows just which flavours to bring together to create succulent, mouth-watering dishes made using fresh, locally sourced and imported ingredients.

Together with Fran, who is half-Italian and grew up frequently visiting family in Italy, they have combined their knowledge and passion to bring an exciting and varied menu that pays tribute to the traditional tastes of Italy.

Since opening in September 2016 the menu has changed twice already to showcase the best of

local produce as it comes into season. Every dish is prepared with love and to accompany the food is a wide selection of beverages to enjoy, including many local and Italian wines as well as craft beers, spirits and cocktails.

Treat your taste buds to a tantalising experience at Fancesca’s Italian Kitchen – but be warned, bookings are necessary and an addiction will likely form after just one visit. CT Francesca’s Italian Kitchen 149 Gloucester Street Christchurch T (03) 374 9790 www.fransitalian.co.nz

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Hospitality | Costas Taverna

The best in the business Costas Taverna on Cranford Street are proud to be the winners of The Press People’s Choice Award for Best Restaurant at the Christchurch Hospitality Awards 2016.

If the people’s choice award isn’t enough to persuade you, how about the mouth-watering menu they have on offer.

Using Canterbury’s finest beef and lamb combined with traditional Greek imports and keeping to the traditional healthy and fresh style of preparation, their meals are undoubtedly second to none.

Couple that with the service to make each and every customer feel valued and an atmosphere that transports you to an island night under a star-lit sky; you’ve got a unique dining experience you won’t want to forget.

How it all began

The Costas Taverna crew: Elpi, Ari, Karina, Ana, Scott and Dimitri

Family is truly at the heart of Costas Taverna.

Despite the difficulties, the love they all share for their restaurant is what has got them to where they are now.

Ana Lakakis, daughter of Dimitri and Elpi, and her fiancé Scott Johnson, head chef at Costas, have been with the business for 11 years and are proud to now be co-owners.

When the new restaurant opened on Cranford Street it was important to the family that it was something new and different to what they once had.

“We lost both our businesses, it was tough, but we lost them; it was hard getting back up and running so we had to really think how we were going to do it,” says Elpi.

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Creating an award-winning restaurant hasn’t come without trials and tribulations. The seed for the family owned and operated restaurant was planted in 1984 when Costas Taverna’s co-owner Elpi Lakakis and her husband Dimitri Lakakis started up New Zealand’s first souvlaki place, ‘Costas Souvlaki Bar’.

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Or maybe the fantastic Ouzo bar they have on offer tickles your fancy; selling Greece’s number one selling Ouzo 12 with a powerful, rich flavour profile and delicate aroma.

The reality made possible with the help of Elpi’s brother Costa (hence the name), “we named it Costas because we thought it would be easier to say than the hubby’s name Dimitri,” Elpi laughs. From there they went on to open their own restaurant on Victoria Street in 2005. Both businesses were tragically torn away from them in the February 2011 earthquake.

With the help of marketing guru and son Ari Lakakis and his wife Karina Fortes, they came up with a unique Mediterranean feel while remaining true to their roots of mainland Greece.

The experience Everything has been specifically chosen to ensure your time at Costas is memorable for all the right reasons.

The restaurant itself was designed by one of Christchurch’s top architects; no stone has been left unturned. The family at Costas have made an enormous effort to provide you with an experience that brings joy and happiness so you can relax with friends and family and let the stresses of the outside world fade away.

They go above and beyond to serve you the best ingredients, travelling thousands of kilometres to meet with suppliers personally to ensure everyone delivers with the same passion that is clear among the team at Costas.

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It’s the personal touch that matters most The personal touch that Costas provides sets them apart from the rest.

“It’s a fantastic feeling seeing people who have dined with us since the beginning and now they’re bringing their children in it’s amazing that they’ve stood by us all this time we really do appreciate it.”

The loyalty shown by the customers at Costas never goes unnoticed. “We discuss how lucky we are every day,” says Elpi. CT Costas Taverna 478 Cranford Street Shop 3 Christchurch T (03) 352 3232 E cranford@costastaverna.co.nz www.costastaverna.co.nz

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Focus | Catapult Employment Services Trust

Offering inspiration and support “As a charity, to win a business award is acknowledgment that ‘not-for-profit’ organisations have to work in a business-like way too, are part of the business community, and need to make a sustainable income to be able to provide their services. So that was especially satisfying.”

There is little doubt that Ali Brown, CEO of Catapult Employment Services Trust, is delighted that Catapult won the Champion Charity Small Enterprise Award in the Champion Canterbury Business Awards 2016.

“The award recognised our whole team – our staff who work incredibly hard to provide employment services to often very vulnerable people and our trustees who generously give their time, guidance and governance.”

Twelve years ago Kevin Blogg, now the patron of Catapult, had a vision to set up a supported employment service in Canterbury for people who have challenges to overcome when looking for paid work. This includes people with any sort of disability, including mental health, social, physical and psychological issues, as well as people who have been out of the workforce for a long time.

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The people who come to Catapult – both employees and employers - put their trust in our ability to provide excellent service. The Champion Charity Small Enterprise Award we received validates that trust.

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Catapult offers an holistic service assisting people to work through any circumstances that may affect their ability to gain employment.

Over the 12 years it has been in existence 74 percent of the people Catapult has worked with have achieved paid employment, which in real terms means that over 1,200 people with disabilities are now in paid work. The people who have not achieved employment have an increased capacity and often go on to find work themselves.

Ali speaks for all her staff when she says “The joy we have in this work is seeing the life-changing effect on our clients when they get a job, in seeing people grow and succeed where they didn’t think they could. Since we began we have worked with over 1,000 Canterbury businesses, representing nearly all of the industry sectors in Canterbury. This demonstrates our knowledge of employer recruitment requirements and the Canterbury labour market.”

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Ali adds, she is proud to say, Canterbury has a growing number of employers who see the abilities a person has, rather than any disability and who employ a diverse range of people in their businesses.

“We match the right people to a business and support both the employer and the employee when the job first starts. The people who come to Catapult – both employees and employers put their trust in our ability to provide excellent service. The Champion Charity Small Enterprise Award we received validates that trust.” CT Catapult Employment Services Trust 478 Barrington Street Addington Christchurch T (03) 365 7005 M 021 290 0636 (Alison Brown) E alisonbrown@ces.org.nz www.catapultemployment.org.nz — Advertising Feature

Focus | Meth Test Nationwide

The meth testers – protecting kiwis and their property

Meth Test Nationwide director, Bruce Houghton, says while they have no wish to scare people, having a property tested for methamphetamine is something landlords, people buying and selling property, and commercial property owners should be seriously considering.

A former policeman with 18 years’ experience, Bruce is one of four directors who started Meth Test Nationwide in response to a growing need in testing for methamphetamine use and baking in residential and commercial properties.

Meth Test Nationwide is staffed primarily by expolice officers and licensed private investigators.

Bruce says this background gives the property owner confidence that they are using a firm that can be trusted.

The company has 22 contractors working throughout New Zealand. All staff, directors and contractors alike have attended a workplace education and training course through InScience Ltd in Auckland, facilitated by Ann-Louise Weaver, a science graduate majoring in biochemistry. Ann-Louise also provides ongoing education and support for the company.

The meth testing process Meth Test Nationwide offers an initial on-site screening process using a modular mission computer(MMC) Kit that has been tested and found to be accurate by Hill Laboratories, an independent accredited laboratory.

The initial screen test provides a positive or negative result for methamphetamine in the area tested within two minutes of completing the test.

If positive, a confirmation/quantitative test, conducted room by room, can be immediately taken. Test samples are analysed by Hill Laboratories. These results provide an actual reading obtained from a sample per room or area.

Following remedial action the property will be retested.

Meth Test Nationwide has no relationships with any commercial decontamination and clean up companies to avoid a conflict of interest. However, they recommend engaging a contractor specialising in methamphetamine decontamination to assist the restoration of the property.

Meth warning signs • Residences with window blacked out • Renter pays with cash • Excessive traffic in and out of the residence at unusual times • Excessive rubbish (often put outside neighbouring or vacant address) • Secretive/protective area surrounding residence (cameras, alarms) • Chemical staining on walls and floors

Bruce Houghton, one of the directors of Meth Test Nationwide

• Unusual odours, either ammonia, acetone or other chemicals • Burned grass or vegetation • Kitty litter – used to absorb chemical spills • Strange plumbing, venting systems, electrical connections • Different form of glassware and plastic bottles • Excessive corrosion around sink plugs/ discolouration (red) around gully traps.

Education Along with meth testing, providing education is an important part of what the team at Meth Test Nationwide do. They give presentations to lawyers, real estate firms, property management companies and other interested groups so they can be fully informed about the risks.

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“Some property owners think it’s a bad look having someone coming in and doing meth testing,” he says. “But it’s better than risking people’s health. At the very least people should be educated to be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour that suggests that meth baking and/or smoking is taking place.”

“All members of our team are handpicked and fully trained. We’re going into people’s homes so it’s reassuring for them to know that our company takes the responsibility of client’s properties very seriously.”

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The growing use of methamphetamine has been well-documented in the New Zealand media, as has details on the toxic residuals that baking meth can leave behind in the surrounding environment.

“For many people, such as lawyers and real estate agents, meth testing is becoming part of their due diligence when it comes to renting and selling properties,” says Bruce. CT Meth Test Nationwide T 0800 4 METHTEST / 0800 463 848 E admin@methtestnationwide.nz www.methtestnationwide.nz — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Drone Mate

Eyes in the sky Drones have rapidly moved from being a high-tech plaything for techies, to a sensible tool that saves money and time in wide range of areas, including the agricultural industry.

Drone Mate director, John Mate, says many of the farmers he has spoken to at Field Days and A&P shows have seen the advantages that a drone has in terms of saving time and money, and the many applications for which a drone can be used “Farmers tend to be early adaptors when it comes to new technology,” he says.

“They can see the possibilities that drones have in all aspects of farming, from surveying

for plant health and nitrogen requirements, to inspecting flood damage, to even helping with herding stock.”

He says performing a simple costing in areas such as surveying the land has convinced many farmers that drones make a lot of sense.

Rather than having to organise someone to survey the land, waiting for them to arrive, hoping the weather won’t cause delays, and then waiting a couple of weeks for the report,

the farmer can simply conduct his own survey Combined in a “plant health index” called NDVI using a drone, upload the data and have a survey (Normalised Difference Vegetation Index), it provides a map showing the farmer what’s good back to them in 48 hours. and what’s not. Whether they're over or under fertilising, under or over irrigating, diseases, poor seeding or bad management.

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Drones are now small, smart, reliable, clever and cheap, and are rapidly transforming the agricultural sector.

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When they’re not being used for surveying, they can be used for inspecting roofs, power lines, checking remote fences, paddocks and water troughs, and recording where stock is located.

Plus there is the option of taking stunning high resolution photos of the farm.

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Drones are becoming increasingly user-friendly, says John. The user can quickly download the data from the drone to a laptop. A 20 minute survey and two minutes on the laptop in the field can show plant health over a 20 hectare area.

Sensors on the drone monitors reflected Near Infrared (NIR) light. Healthy plants absorb visible light and reflect NIR, less healthy ones reflect more visible light and absorb more NIR.

Davis Ogilvie’s Survey and Civil Engineering teams have experience using drones to assist with providing the following services: / 3D Mapping and Modelling / Civil Construction Monitoring / Stockpile Volume Measurements / Orthomosaic Imaging

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“Drones are now so compact they can be stored in a hard-shelled case on the back of a quad bike. They’re pretty easy to use and as farmers quickly find out they’re also fun,” says John.

The drone’s standard camera also works on the survey, creating data that can be used to make 2D and 3D precision maps, measure plant height, crop counts and more.

Sensors on modern drones also ensure they avoid obstacles, rather than relying on the operator’s reactions.

Like all technology, once it’s been around a while the price starts to come down and that is the case with drones. John says once farmers start to do a comparison between how much it costs having one survey done versus the cost of a drone, they soon see that it doesn’t take long to recoup their investment.

When they factor in how much it’s saving them in having detailed data on the amount of fertiliser yield and irrigation required on their land, then the costs make even more sense.

“Drones are now small, smart, reliable, clever and cheap, and are rapidly transforming the agricultural sector.” CT Drone Mate T 0508 Drones / 0800 376 637 M 021 111 3339 E sales@dronemate.co.nz www.dronemate.co.nz

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Focus | Jim's Test & Tag

Equipment testing experts Every business understands that they need to provide a safe working environment for their staff and themselves, however, it can be confusing working out exactly what you need to do and who can help you do it.

being compliant, other people in the workplace or organisation can also be liable for negligence.”

Under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, businesses and organisations need to ensure that all electrical fittings and appliances that they provide for the staff, visitors, customers and the public to use, are electrically safe.

The service is fully mobile to minimise business interruption and to avoid downtime while the equipment is being tested.

Jim’s Test & Tag's Paul McCully says recent legislation changes mean employers are now more aware that they need to ensure that all electrical appliances are safe.

“The law change has made most employers aware of what they need to do to be compliant,” says Paul. “But not everyone is aware, and it’s not just the employer who is responsible for

Fire protection such as fire extinguishers, hose reels and fire blankets can save lives and have always been an essential part of workplace health and safety regulations.

Jim’s Test & Tag provides ongoing fire and safety checking for businesses and organisations in Canterbury. As New Zealand’s largest specialist test and tag provider they service clients from Kaitaia to Invercargill, and have technicians working in all areas of the North and South Islands.

Jim’s Test & Tag’s services: • Testing and tagging • Fire protection testing services • RCD safety switch testing • Earth fault look impedance • Microwave testing

Paul says all Jim’s Test & Tag technicians undergo a comprehensive and intensive three week training period, plus ongoing training, so they can provide a fully up to date and professional service.

They track testing requirements and will let clients know before they are due to be tested again. Most of Jim’s Test & Tag technicians are ESTA or EAS qualified, allowing them to repair some faulty items if deemed repairable by the client.

As the name suggests, all equipment that is tested will be tagged. This tag is attached to the appliance and will identify who has conducted the testing, when it was conducted and when it is next due to be tested.

If the testing has been carried out in accordance with the AS/NZS 3760 In-Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, this will also be noted on the tag.

Paul says while the legislation does not specify a mandatory way of ensuring equipment is electrically safe, it does give one method, and that is to test in accordance to AS/NZS 3760.

“For test and tag service providers, this standard should be their bible as it stipulates how different types of appliances should be tested and what readings constitute an electrically safe appliance, and it is the method used by all Jim’s Test & Tag technicians.”

The frequency at which workplaces and other organisations should be monitored depends on the type of work being carried out.

Generally, it is three months for construction sites, six months for workshops and manufacturing companies, yearly for office equipment that is used or moved regularly, and five yearly for computer hardware and appliances that are never moved.

If you are unsure if you are meeting your obligations, or not sure what they are, just give Jim’s Test & Tag a call and they can take you through the process. CT Jim’s Test & Tag T 0800 454 654 www.jimstestandtag.co.nz

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Focus | Link Business

A new base to link businesses with buyers Link Business Christchurch is celebrating 20 years in the business brokerage industry and the opening of its new premises at 36 Lowe Street in Addington.

Managing director Chris Bryant says it took two and half years of careful searching to find the perfect premises, and that is exactly what their new premises are, perfect.

“The new premises are easily accessible and easily recognisable,” he says. “Some figures suggest that 60,000 cars travel along the Blenheim Road flyover every day, so they’ll be able to spot our sign saying Link Business, Authority in Selling Businesses and easily be able to find us.”

“We dug in and were tenacious and committed,” says Chris. “But now we’ve finally found the right place in the right spot.”

“We pride ourselves on the unique way we help our clients source and finalise business opportunities,” he says. “We take care of all of the difficulties involved in the sale and contract of existing businesses, ensuring the whole process is simple and straightforward.”

It’s fitting that they are moving to attractive new facilities this year when they are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Chris attributes the growth over those 20 years to the company always looking to the long-game.

“We’ve big on re-investing in the business. This not only means financial reinvestment, but also reinvesting emotionally so we continue to be passionate about what we do.”

He says providing a specialised service is another core strength of Link Business.

“We specialise in business brokerage. It’s a specialised service meeting the needs of business owners considering selling their Chris is also celebrating 20 years in the industry. businesses in Christchurch and the South Island He says like the other business brokers at Link he and buyers looking at buying a business.” has never lost his passion for the industry.

Along with marketing, they also provide a full He’s also appreciated spending 20 years as part business appraisal and valuation service for of a business that places a strong emphasis on their clients

John Hendry, Mike Ansett and the team at Walker Davey Searells wish to show their continued support for Chris and his team at LINK, and to congratulate them on their 20 year anniversary of being in business and on the move into their new premises.

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Moving into the new premises is also a boon for the staff. Like many Christchurch companies Link Business was made homeless in the immediate aftermath of the February 2011 earthquake. The heritage building in which they had their offices was red zoned and then demolished. For a while the staff operated out of their homes, and then from a townhouse.

integrity, honesty, uncompromising quality, and bringing businesses and purchasers together.

The team of business brokers at Link Business are all experienced and knowledgeable across the board, but each has specialised areas of expertise. This means they can be matched to suit the client, the vendor and the type of industry.

The company also places a strong emphasis on workplace training and having rigid quality controls in place to ensure every client gets the best service possible.

Link Business’ brokers will also tailor their services specifically to meet the personal

preferences of the client. “Sometimes we do it loud, sometimes we do things quietly. It all depends on what the client wants,” Chris says.

He says that meeting the clients’ exact needs and being fastidious about even the smallest detail is part of what has made Link Christchurch such a success. As a well established part of the Christchurch and South Island business community, Link is also able to support clients requiring the services of accountants, solicitors, financiers, and business coaches and mentors.

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Chris says the company has been established in such a way that he is confident it will still be going strong for at least another 20 years.

“Because we reinvest in the company, and always look to the long game rather than the short-term, we’ve set up a great platform here at Link Business which I know will survive well beyond my career.” CT

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Focus | Nexia NZ

Nexia offers specialist services across a broad operational spectrum As the universal language of business, accounting has existed in some form for almost as long as civilisation has been engaging in trade.

The result of a recent merger between leading accounting, advisory, audit and insolvency practices Marriotts and HFK, Nexia New Zealand is continuing to grow and evolve to meet the industry’s changing needs, remaining relevant and up to date despite the profession’s long history.

Joint managing partner Mike Medlicott says “Nexia New Zealand is essentially a full-service accountancy firm.”

“While the industry is traditionally known for providing accounting and tax services, we’ve focused on growing our non-core traditional services, so we also provide business advisory services, along with audit and insolvency services, corporate services and property management.

“The merger has enabled us the size and specs to do that.”

Joint managing partner Greg Cowles​says both firms are leaders in the mid-tier professional accounting advice and services category; Marriotts has a strong reputation in agribusiness, manufacturing, hospitality and trade services,

while HFK is well known in the health, property and corporate recovery sectors.

“We both had specialisation areas the other didn’t have, so together we’ve been able to offer a greater level of specialisation and develop our service offering to clients.”

One of those specialist areas is succession provisioning for businesses. “There are a large number of older, well established businesses in Christchurch and many proprietors require help

when it comes to exiting their business; we’re well positioned to assist with succession plans,” Mike says.

With Nexia New Zealand being part of a global network of accountancy firms operating from 121 countries, the company is also well placed to assist with clients exporting and operating overseas, or those coming to New Zealand.

The new firm – which began trading on April 1 – has a combined staff of more than 80 and will

come together under one roof in March 2017, with Nexia New Zealand securing naming rights in the building currently under construction at 123 Victoria Street.

“The new building will give us a strong profile on the northern CBD fringe,” Greg says.

“There are a number of key referrals in this location including lawyers, bankers, share brokers, property and financial advisors, so we are well placed.

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Focus | Nexia NZ There is easy access for clients when they need to come in, with carpark entry from Salisbury Street, overall it brings us closer to the people we need to deal with.”

Mike says the company’s success is down to the people behind it and Nexia New Zealand is particularly proud of having three women partners amongst its nine owners. It’s a real point of difference in Christchurch in an industry where women have low representation in leadership roles.

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The company is also a local sponsor of Canterbury Sports Awards with a number of the partners involved in local sports through coaching, administration or participation, and Nexia New Zealand is also a key partner of the Chamber of Commerce. The company’s

newest partner, Andrew Hastie, is the current coach of the Canterbury Cavaliers hockey team.

“We’re quite a young partnership, we’ve got a strong succession plan in place and we’re bringing young ambitious people through the ranks, complemented by a raft of highly experienced people,” Greg says.

“So we are well positioned to make a name and statement in the marketplace about who we are and what we do, off the back of two well respected firms. We may have lost our individual identities, but we’re the same people with a different name and coming together offers a superior service in the marketplace.” CT Nexia New Zealand 123 Victoria Street (from 1st April 2017) Christchurch T (03) 379 0829 www.nexiachch.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Focus | Restate

The company that’s changing real estate’s rules Who would have guessed a small agency from Timaru could disrupt the real estate industry?

Well their new way of thinking is certainly giving clients a fresh approach. Restate founder, Carl Slade, believes it’s about time the industry had a total re-think.

“We’re dealing with what’s often our client’s largest asset, not to mention the emotional side of selling your home. Yet real estate is one of the least trusted industries in the world. On top of that most people consider the commissions charged to be, well let’s just say, not exactly good value.”

“It just doesn’t make sense,” he says.

“So we asked ourselves: how can we raise professionalism and at the same time create more value for our clients?” The solution was simple, but needed a shift in thinking.

The hard work of our team and support from our clients has been amazing. Without their belief and help spreading the word, there’s no way we could have made so much impact in such a short time.

- CARL SLADE, RESTATE FOUNDER

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Restate clients Bob and Beryl say “We are still in shock,” not only did they get $53,000 more for their home, but Restate saved them nearly $7,000 in fees

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His clients believe he has a valid point. Carl began thinking; why is it that a $400,000 seller pays twice as much as a $200,000 seller? “If my home sells in a day, why do I pay the same fee as my neighbour who took months - needing much more work by the agent?

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“Firstly understand that it’s the ‘commissiononly’ business model and ‘sales culture’ that is responsible for all the problems in the first place. “What if we changed that?” he asks.

“Instead of acting like a sales industry, what if we restated real estate to be a professional service industry? Like how respected professions work. Where they protect and serve. Where the fees transparently reflect the actual work needed on each clients behalf?

“It’s exciting that our approach is no longer just a theory. It’s now tested and proven beyond doubt.”

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Restate has already had 115 of what they call “pioneering clients” engage them to implement their new approach. Combined those clients have netted $551,637 more than they would have, had they engaged Restate under the traditional commission-only model.

“The hard work of our team and support from our clients has been amazing. Without their belief and help spreading the word, there’s no way we could have made so much impact in such a short time. Without them we would never have made the finals of the South Canterbury Business awards, let alone been judged a winner.” CT Restate Ltd 16 Church Street Timaru 7940 T 0800 688 9029 E enq@restate.nz www.restate.co.nz

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Focus | Snowtemp

Cool summers and warm winters The name cleverly encapsulates the twin elements of Snowtemp’s operation – refrigeration and air-conditioning.

“We are finding that there is increased market awareness now of HRV or heat recovery ventilation systems and people are coming to us wanting to find out more about how they work.

“It is actually very simple. This type of ventilation reduces high humidity, pollutants and odours in a home by replacing stale air with fresh warm air.”

Graham adds that by the natural laws of physics, whenever cold air is warmed, humidity is reduced, and condensation control is the result. The fresh air introduced into a home is warm and dry and provides a permanently fresh, healthy, indoor environment.

Snowtemp has been providing Canterbury with heating and cooling solutions for over 33 years.

Now with new manager Graham Milburn, the company is looking to grow and continue to deliver the high level of service that clients have come to associate with the name Snowtemp.

“The refrigeration, heating and ventilation industry is very competitive,” says Graham, "So it’s vital that we maintain top quality service and products. I’m passionate about getting things right, about giving honest appraisals and quotes and about finding the best solution for the particular issues our clients may have.”

With more than 28 years’ experience in the engineering and refrigeration industries, both in New Zealand and overseas, Graham definitely has the kind of industrial and commercial engineering technical knowledge needed to provide the best advice and practical solutions.

Graham is assisted by a team of specialists – a designer, two IQP registered engineers and a service supervisor – each of them with complementary skills in different areas.

“The refrigeration side of our business focuses on commercial clients: bakeries, restaurants and food processing outlets for example.

We offer them a supply, design and build service for such items as cool rooms and freezer rooms, display and storage cabinets, water chillers and evaporative cooling systems.

“As part of what we offer customers, we operate a 24hr breakdown service and all our vehicles are fully stocked to provide a fast and effective repair service, minimising down-time.

We also offer individually tailored maintenance programmes to ensure a business’s equipment is maintained to the highest standard possible.”

In addition an HRV can recover up to five times more energy than it costs to operate.

“I believe that in the not too distant future HRV systems will be installed as a matter of course in new homes.” CT

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Agribusiness | Town and country

The crucial connection between town and country Research shows that farm expenditure from the Canterbury Plains makes an important contribution to the Christchurch economy.

In 2012, the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit of Lincoln University was commissioned by Aqualinc Research Ltd to estimate the flows of expenditure into Christchurch City from farms and their households, as well as their secondary flows via their purchases from rural businesses. The aim of the study was to assess how important the agricultural sector is to the city.

The researchers surveyed farms and rural businesses in the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts to estimate the percentage of expenditure from the agricultural sector in Christchurch.

Results showed that the total direct expenditure flows into Christchurch from farms and their households, and secondary farm expenditure

on rural businesses in both districts, were valued at $817 million.

The flow-on effects of this expenditure, including the direct, indirect and induced effects of farms and their secondary flows via their purchases from rural businesses, were valued at $2.2 billion. This which accounted for 10 percent of Christchurch’s total gross output and was associated with 12,564 fulltime employees in the city.

This research has provided valuable information for businesses, the Christchurch rebuild and policy makers. Particularly those focusing on Christchurch’s economic development strategy.

It confirms the crucial link between town and country is as acute in Canterbury as anywhere in the country. CT

Agribusiness | Prebble Seeds

Delivering healthy turf and super surfaces They say wisdom comes with age. With a history dating back to the 1960s it comes as no surprise that Prebble Seeds is universally known as being the best; a reputation they intend to uphold.

Prebble Seeds live by the moto ‘smart people, smart products, smart solutions’. Their innovative and forward-thinking approach is what makes them a solid contender in the ‘turf war’ and an industry leader in their field.

Quality is imperative; because of the high standards they adhere to, a lot of the products

on the turf market today are inspired from what Prebble Seeds have introduced.

Prebble Seeds national sales manager, Bruce Lowe, says “A lot of companies compete on price and the only way you can compete on price is to cut back quality, I promised that we would never cut back on quality” says.

The past few years have been hugely successful for Prebble Seeds as the company has gone from strength to strength. A lot of that success Bruce puts down to their new freight free initiative throughout New Zealand; but they refuse to stop there.

They are always looking to improve their products and look at ways they can better the industry and share their knowledge. One product “that really seems to be turning heads”, according to Bruce, is their product SR4650 Creeping Rye Grass. This product is specifically designed for sports grounds because of its durability and its creeping properties that give better coverage.

representative to be given the honour. This not only gives him credibility, but it means everything Bruce is a man with 33 years’ experience up his he does is not just to better himself, but to better sleeve. He was chosen to be the chairman of the the industry as a whole and he makes sure he National Turf Conference in 2007, the first trade’s instils that knowledge into his staff. CT

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Agribusiness | Mainland Minerals

The smart fertiliser company From very humble beginnings more than 20 years ago, Mainland Minerals Limited has grown into a wellrecognised fertiliser business, supporting farmers throughout the South Island.

This privately owned local business with its dedicated staff, has recently won the South Canterbury Business Excellence Award for a Medium Business, but it almost didn’t happen.

Entry time falls right in one of Mainland Minerals’ busiest periods in the farming year, so finding the time to get the preparation done and the entry in, was rather difficult.

“It’s a great achievement for the company and although it’s not something we focus our energies on,” says director and operations manager Andy Ross, “it’s great for the team.”

“The application process really pushes you to take a step back and recognise your own success. That’s been the best part of this process for us.”

After a couple of moves from leased premises to accommodate growth, Mainland Minerals moved into the new industrial area in Meadows Road, Washdyke, after the area was first

re-zoned as industrial land in 2012. The large purpose-built shed features a warehouse area and office block, along with a bunker-style facility for bulk storage.

Mainland Minerals’ approach to fertiliser, and the application thereof, differs from the conventional. “Our catch phrase is ‘smarter fertiliser’, with the focus on the soil, plant and animal nutrition, as a package,” Andy says.

There’s an active effort to get farmers to see the wider picture and encourage farming practices that improve organic matter levels,as this has the potential to dramatically increase the waterholding capacity of soil and improve the status of the microbial action within soil.

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Agribusiness | Mainland Minerals

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Our environment is fundamental to our well-being.

At Mainland Minerals, we firmly believe that by bringing nature back into balance, we are able to optimise soil fertility, pasture nutrition and animal health, ensuring a sustainable environment for all.

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“An active soil life is therefore a critical component of soil fertility. It’s the driving force behind the various nutrient cycles operating within a soil and helps to maintain the essential pool of plant-available nutrients.”

The team concentrates on the joining of agricultural production parameters, not on any one parameter in isolation.

Therefore, invariably their system provides increases across these production parameters, providing better farm performance in soil, pasture, animal health and bottom line profit margins, over other products.

Having the soil in correct balance is vital to ensuring healthy plants, passing these benefits on through the food chain either directly to humans or via animals to humans. Thus, pasture and/or crop improvement ensures healthier animals and humans.

Mainland Minerals specialises in fine particle fertiliser, which is more environmentally friendly.

The fine particle is achieved by grinding conventional fertiliser and trace elements down to a fine powder to cover as much of the pasture, when spread in suspension, as possible.

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We’re a family business and grow slowly each year, chasing realistic goals which we’re achieving, adding markets as they become available.

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- ANDY ROSS

It’s a bit like spray painting a paddock with this process ensuring easy plant uptake, leading to improved dry matter quality and quantity.

Mainland Minerals uses a range of sophisticated equipment, with spreading done by truck, plane or helicopter and this method ensures nothing is lost to atmosphere, or the neighbours, nor is there any drift into waterways; nutrient enrichment of water leads to over-growth of algae and aquatic plants, causing a depletion of oxygen in the water, leaving it unable to sustain other forms of life.

When creating their custom fertiliser blends, either fine particle or granular, the Mainland Minerals team is constantly aware of using appropriate nutrients in correct quantities to achieve the maximum growth response without excess fertiliser use.

Regular soil testing is part and parcel of good farming practice, so farmers are targeting the

fertiliser and trace elements required and not paying for things they don’t need. This can be as specific as a particular paddock or crop.

Regular applications of finely ground lime will maintain good soil structure, porosity and moisture status; ensuring both pH and soil nutrient levels are adequate.

Mainland Minerals has been continuing to grow steadily, working within a “controlled growth” concept and taking on only what the team can handle.

“We are very cautious,” Andy says. “We’re growing at a rate we see as being manageable with two shareholders.

“We’re very careful with how we grow.

We could let ourselves grow to 10 times the size, but it wouldn’t be manageable and sustainable growth. We’re a family business and grow slowly each year, chasing realistic goals which we’re achieving, adding markets as they become available.

“Our environment is fundamental to our wellbeing. At Mainland Minerals, we firmly believe that by bringing nature back into balance, we are able to optimise soil fertility, pasture nutrition and animal health, ensuring a sustainable environment for all.” CT Mainland Minerals Limited 126 Meadows Road Washdyke Timaru T 0800 222 203 E info@mainmin.co.nz ww.mainlandminerals.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Agribusiness | Stuart Tarbotton Contractors

They’ll move the earth for you More than 26 years of operation have proven Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited to be a business that delivers on its promises.

The company was founded by Stuart and Debbie Tarbotton in 1990 with just one owner operated excavator. Today the family-owned business has grown to become one of the most trusted and experienced contractors in the region, offering a range of services to residential, commercial and rural customers.

The team have recently moved into a new office and workshop facility on a purpose-built site in Tinwald, housing its large fleet of excavators, trucks, graders, scrapers, loaders, rollers, and its screening and crushing plant.

Clients know they can rely on the Ashburton business to complete a wide range of contracting solutions to the best possible outcome.

Residential and Commercial • Land clearing • Industrial paved areas • Hedge, tree and stump removal • Driveways, entranceways and carparks • House and building foundations • Trenching for services • Site preparation • Landscaping • Demolition.

• Quarry and crushing plant • Screening plant hire • Crushing plant Hire • Clean hard fill excavation • Dumping services • Weight bridge services.

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“It was the next stage in our growth to have a purpose-built site,” Stuart says. “We place a lot of emphasis on health and safety for our staff, our contractors and our clients and this development is part of our ongoing quality improvement.”

Comprehensive contracting service Stuart Tarbotton Contractors employs 29 staff who bring a large amount of experience and expertise to the company and their clients.

The business has completed an impressive portfolio of projects, both small and large, throughout Mid-Canterbury.

While work in the early years involved mostly hot-mixing driveways, clearing stock water races or digging offal holes, the company has extended its expertise to include subdivisions, dairy conversions, underpass installations, tennis courts, hedge and stump removal, tree topping, cleaning irrigation races and building water storage ponds with the latest GPS technology.

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“Farm maintenance is a big part of the work we do, from a one-hour job to a month-long job,” says Stuart.

Industrial projects completed by the company include the updated Caltex Fuel Stop in South Street, the extension at Farmers Corner and the new Power Farming site in Rolleston.

Stuart Tarbotton Contractors has the right machine and operator for every job, and also owns its own quarry, supplying all types of metals. CT

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Moving mountains The business has been part of the North Canterbury landscape for some 50 years. The word “landscape” is apt because Rossiter Contracting NC Ltd are earthmoving specialists.

Owned now by brothers Tony and Greg, it was their father who started the business, then known as L R Rossiter, back in 1965. At that time the work consisted mainly of draining swamps, bull-dozing land and laying pipes, but it gradually broadened out into clearing swamp for farming, preparing foundations for bridge building and land for water irrigation schemes.

Tony and Greg grew up around their father’s machinery and developed an affinity for both machines and for the outdoor lifestyle. Tony was the first to join his father in the business some 35 years ago and Greg followed 10 years later.

The brothers have expanded the company since then and it has become a major player in earthmoving and contracting in North Canterbury. “Because of our size we have the capacity to handle quite large projects and we have been fortunate to gain contracts with some significant organisations,” Tony says.

Significant is right, with names such as the Waimakariri District Council, Environment Canterbury, Ngai Tahu, PGG Wrightson, Waterforce and Sicon Ferguson all having benefited from the skill, expertise and innovation of the team at Rossiter Contracting.

The company is proficient across the earthworks spectrum, from civil contracting and earthmoving to digging and excavations.

“We’ve done river protection works and forestry block tree stump removal,” Greg says.

“We’ve been involved with dairy conversions, rock and track work, gravity water schemes and creating fence lines on farms. Whether the job is large or small, our capable and experienced team can overcome any issues and get the job done.”

For Tony and Greg the machines they use are still at the heart of the business. “We have made sure that we have the right equipment to handle the variety of work that we undertake.

We have bulldozers of between 25 – 40 tonnes capable of hill track construction, pipe

and cable laying, forest preparation and pipe laying. We also have excavators of between 14 – 30 tonnes that can handle driveway and site work, water race cleaning and the installation of water schemes.”

But that is not the sum total of the company’s plant assets. There are also several tip trucks, a loader and a transporter.

“It is essential to have sufficient capacity and to keep the equipment up-to-date and in line with changing demands. That is what customers require and that is what gives you the edge in securing contracts when there is so much competition in the industry now.” CT Rossiter Contracting NC Ltd 79 Woodside Road RD1 Oxford M (Tony) 027 208 0312 or 027 435 6677 M (Greg) 027 488 4244 E office_rossitercontracting@xtra.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Agribusiness | Vegepod

Home grown goodness Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding feeling and a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Having the time or space to grow your own vegetables, can more often than not, put a stop to having a vegetable garden before the thought even leaves your mind.

Thankfully Vegepod takes all the hassle out of growing your own veggies.

Vegepod director Lisa Lowe launched Vegepod here in New Zealand earlier this year. Vegepods are a raised garden bed with self-watering systems and protective mesh canopies that still allow rain and air in but keep those annoying pests out.

They are a great option for small spaces and can be used in your backyard, on your balcony, your deck and even your rooftop.

“It’s helping people grow organic veggies, you don’t need sprays, it’s all about water recycling and they’re made from food safe plastic so they don’t rust.”

Vegepod has taken off since arriving in New Zealand and recently won the Best New Eco Product Award at the Auckland Better Home and Living Show.

“It’s been phenomenal, it’s gone so much better then I expected it to go,” says Lisa. “It’s new, it’s innovative it’s different.”

Vegepods collect rain water which saves up to 80 percent of water usage.

They’re easy to assemble and come in three sizes - small 0.5m x 1m, medium 1m x 1m and large 2m x 1m.

Lisa believes every New Zealander should be sustainable and able to grow their own veggies.

“The good thing about Vegepod is it overcomes a lot of the reasons people have failed to grow veggies in the past.

“I wasn’t a gardener at all and every time I tried I would fail.

“People often don’t know how much or how often to water their plants so will end up not watering them enough or over watering them.

Then people go away on holiday and they come back and everything’s dead; Vegepod takes care of the watering part of it so you don’t have to worry.”

She has been so overwhelmed by the response here in New Zealand that she has had to “rope in” family members to keep up with the demand and says she is lucky to have such a supportive husband. “It’s a good problem to have,” she laughs.

“I think it has been so successful because there is such a need and a niche for something like this.

That’s not all Vegepod is responsible for.

The canopy not only keeps pests out but it prevents any exterior contaminants from affecting your soil – that also means no weeds as long as you originally fill your pod with good quality soil.

“I’ve heard so many stories of people who have tried and failed to grow their own gardens, so people just look at it (Vegepod) and straight away get the concept - it sort’ve sells itself.”

Growing your own veggies has never been so easy.

Vegepod solves all of gardening’s biggest problems, they’ve even got stands available for the Vegepod to sit on so you don’t have to get down on your hands and knees to pick what you have grown.

Currently Vegepod in New Zealand is a one woman band but Lisa says that is probably going to have to change.

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They’ve really thought of everything.

Vegepods are ideal for smaller dwellings, apartments, elderly, busy families, nursing homes and rental properties.

Mitre 10 are the stockists for Vegepod in Canterbury, to get your hands on one for yourself, visit your local Mitre 10 store or visit Vegepod online. CT

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“With the large number of rebuilds and renovations taking place on the east side of the city, from New Brighton to Bromley, we wanted to be able to cater to their DIY needs,” Brenna Harford from Dyers Road ITM says.

“If you’re thinking of installing a new kitchen, these kits are a great choice for anyone interested in DIY. You can create a professional kitchen from the kitset, but there’s still room to add your own unique touches.”

Whatever you are dreaming of Dyers Road ITM has the option you are looking for. UNO Kitchens are convenient flat packed kitchens that you can install yourself but have all the advantages of being very flexible in size and colour range.

There are 22 standard UNO colours to choose from, including four woodgrains and six gloss options, as well as the full range of Formica, Laminex and Melteca.

Once you have decided on the kitchen of your choice, the kitset will be made to order and delivered quickly, with the cabinets, doors, hardware and assembly instructions all packed together in one box. Everything comes pre-drilled and ready to install.

Head into Dyers Road ITM and speak to the friendly staff members about kitchen options and they can walk you through the simple design and ordering process. They can also arrange installation for you, or can explain what is involved in putting the kitchen together and make sure you have all the right tools for the job.

“We can assist customers with putting their kitchen plans together with their colour and hardware choices.”

ITM and UNO Kitchens have worked together to make the ordering process just as simple as assembling your flat pack kitset kitchen.

You choose the FLEXI-WIDTH for key cabinets Using a simple order form, you specify what pieces you need and exactly what sizes you require from the wide range of flexible cabinet options available. Once you have selected all the components, your Dyers Road ITM kitchen specialist will get the manufacturing process underway.

If you want to see the quality for yourself, a new in-store design showcases an affordable midrange UNO flat pack kitchen at Dyers Road ITM, 291 Dyers Road, Bromley.

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Property & Construction | Countrywide Property Trust

Bringing Victoria St back to life It was along Victoria Street that the first signs of the central city’s rebirth began to appear.

Seeing construction happening and new buildings rising up brought hope for the future to many of us frustrated by the lack of progress at that time in the CBD itself.

All this was due to the drive of one man – Richard Diver, managing director of Countrywide Property Trust – who had a vision for Victoria Street to be a prestigious precinct, a vibrant hub of activity and a sophisticated blend of office, retail and hospitality spaces.

That vision is fast becoming a reality. The last of the gaps are being filled in on the street and demand for floor space in this desired part of town is high.

The latest development project being undertaken

by Countrywide Property Trust at 123 Victoria Street is its largest to date. “The building is 8,000sqm over five floors, with each floor a spacious 1,650sqm,” Richard says.

“That was an ideal area for Nexia New Zealand who were looking for a building that could accommodate their staff of 90. They will occupy the entire top floor, leaving three floors available for other tenants, while the ground floor will be devoted to hospitality outlets. This building is the cream of all the developments we have undertaken so far.”

Map Architects designed the building. They’ve been the architects for all Countrywide Property’s developments on Victoria Street and this is no standard office block. Rather, it is a very strong design with a fresh modern aesthetic.

The structure is predominantly steel with concrete floors, but the most striking aspect of the building is the amount of glass around all sides. “We can have this wrap-around glass feature because included with the construction is its own fire system and water reservoir – very safe and very effective.

“The glass and the balconies on each floor mean the views are spectacular. Just imagine having a client function in the building on the night of an event in Hagley Park such as ‘Sparks in the Park’ – how magnificent that will be,” says Richard.

It has a generous lobby area that will house a coffee kiosk. There is an intimate and sunny north-facing boulevard along one side of the building onto which the ground floor cafes and bars will open.

There are other distinctive design features to this building that add to its visual appeal.

Countrywide Property has also commissioned sculptor Gregor Kregar to create a series of very

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Countrywide Property Trust’s construction projects include:

We’re immensely proud of everything we’ve achieved on the street. We made a deliberate effort to create a unique and high profile atmosphere in this part of the city and now we can take the time to sit back and savour the fulfilment of a vision.

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large stainless steel sculptures for the boulevard and for the lobby of the building. “Our aim was to develop an environment that will be an enjoyable place to work, somewhere people want to be in and where they can also socialise and relax.”

Clearwater Construction was awarded the contract to build the new 123 Victoria Street.

As with Map Architecture, Countrywide Property has a history of association with Clearwater Construction.

“We take our hat off to Clearwater for their commitment to the timeframe for this build.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by 1st of April 2017 and, seeing the build proper (apart from the foundations began only in April this year, Clearwater have done a highly commendable job.”

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There is no doubt Victoria Street will be enhanced even further once 123 is ready to receive its tenants.

“We’re immensely proud of everything we’ve achieved on the street. We made a deliberate effort to create a unique and high profile atmosphere in this part of the city and now we can take the time to sit back and savour the fulfilment of a vision.” CT

Countrywide Property Trust PO Box 29 324 Fendalton Christchurch 8540 M (Richard Diver) 021 333 666 M (Adele Childs) 027 231 6341 E adele@cwg.co.nz www.cwg.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Apollo Projects

Creating commercial spaces Birthday cake is on the menu at Apollo Projects.

The company’s celebrating its 15th year in business, a significant achievement for this design and construction company thats core value is “a client’s trust is everything”.

Apollo Projects is a construction company with a discreet and specialised focus on designing and building facilities for the food processing, dairy and wine industries, as well as for sports and aquatics purposes.

When Paul Lloyd and Craig Waghorn started Apollo in 2001 they were determined to break away from the traditional management process and do things differently. They saw an opportunity to work alongside clients from the very start, taking their ideas right from concept all the way through to completion – something that was poorly executed in the commercial construction industry at the time.

That approach has certainly paid dividends because many of the company’s clients have been with them since their inception. “Wairau River Wines were our first contract and we continue to work with them,” says Apollo Projects CEO Paul Lloyd.

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Business development | WE Build

Building homes dreams are made of Having recently completed a million dollar hillside earthquake renovation working with architects and engineers, WE Build Ltd are highly experienced to take on a range of projects.

From the smaller jobs of bathroom renovations, roof replacements and even wood sheds, through to a complete home build, WE Build offer a full building service to ensure your requirements are successfully completed from start to finish.

WE Build believes the opportunity to build or renovate your home should be a happy, memorable experience and with their friendly and approachable team this is their main priority.

“We’ve also had a relationship with Ngai Tahu Seafoods for 15 years and with Wither Hills Wines for more than eight years. We’ve had multiple contracts with Lion, Goodman Fielder and Fonterra, all of whom appreciate our focus on building strong relationships and our knowledge and understanding of what they do in their industry. That is the benefit of being a specialist not a generalist company.”

“This will be one of our largest projects comprising a 5,000sqm building with a 25m training pool, a ‘learn to swim’ pool and a children’s pool, as well as a hydro slide and a gym area. We are really excited to be working with the Christchurch City Council to bring back, to the east side of the city, a great community complex.” CT

Paul adds that Apollo is different because they operate as a partner with their clients.

“Whatever the project our focus is simple – listen to our clients and deliver absolute trust and certainty from the start.”

Apollo Projects PO Box 14-132 Christchurch Airport Christchurch 8544 T (03) 358 9185 E projects@apolloprojects.co.nz www.apolloprojects.co.nz

It’s this ethic that led to Apollo Projects being the first company to have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fonterra for preferential design and construction opportunities for their capital improvement works in the South Island. “Since 2009 we’ve undertaken eight projects for Fonterra under this MOU.”

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Qualified builder and owner operator Antony Wright founded Wright Enterprises Build Ltd (WE Build) after he gathered extensive building experience working on architecturally-designed homes in Queenstown and Wanaka.

Returning to his home town of Christchurch, Antony wanted the opportunity to showcase his abilities and create some building efficiencies with a team of his own.

Specialising in new builds and working closely alongside architects, engineers and of course clients, they offer meticulous attention to detail on every project resulting in a high quality finish throughout.

Having dependable subcontractors that can be relied on to share their enthusiasm and commitment to every project is of great comfort to both Antony and his WE Build Ltd team, but also to their clients.

“Most of our subcontractors have been with us since day one and it is great to know that they

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Most of our subcontractors have been with us since day one and it is great to know that they are on hand as needed. It’s very reassuring to have that level of trust in them and their abilities.

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are on hand as needed. It’s very reassuring to have that level of trust in them and their abilities.” says Antony.

WE Build Ltd pride themselves on creating dream homes with great clients and with a simple phone call, you too could make your dream home a reality. CT WE Build 59a Moore Road Rolleston T (03) 347 4347 E info@webuildltd.co.nz www.webuildltd.co.nz

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Just what kinds of projects have benefited from Apollo Projects' expertise?

Here are a few examples. The company was the lead contractor for the construction of Synlait Milk’s infant formula blending and canning facility. In 2008 Apollo was commissioned by Yealands Estate to design and build an 11,000 tonne winery with associated plant services in Marlborough.

In 2012 Apollo Projects was engaged to design and build the new 2,300sqm High Performance Sport New Zealand Training Centre in Christchurch. New Zealand’s first and only independent product development spray dryer, located in Hamilton, was also designed and built by Apollo.

The most recent and exciting news for the company is that in November it won the contract to rebuild the aquatic and sports facility at QEII.

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Property & Construction | Watts & Hughes Construction

Watts & Hughes now an island-wide operation Watts & Hughes Construction has only been operating in Christchurch for five years but is now completing jobs right across the South Island.

The company is a multi-disciplined business with a wealth of experience in both the construction and property development sectors.

It has repaired and rebuilt hundreds of homes in the five years it has been in Christchurch, as well as constructing and repairing many significant commercial buildings within the city.

Working South Island wide Senior project manager Paul Murphy says Watts & Hughes is extremely busy with projects throughout the South Island.

“We’re spread out from Invercargill to Nelson.

We have a large project in Ashburton, which is a new Countdown supermarket,” he says.

Watts & Hughes has done a lot of earthquake strengthening work since its establishment in Christchurch, and is currently strengthening Countdown supermarkets throughout the South Island.

“We use as much local labour as we can on projects outside of Christchurch,” Paul says.

Quality design and construction.

Watts & Hughes Construction caters for all client needs from initial concepts and design to project management, implementation and full construction, with a focus on delivering quality construction on time, every time.

The company can assist with budget control and offers a range of construction techniques, adhering to timelines and overcoming construction period difficulties.

Control and management of all projects is overseen by the directors, who ensure key people possess the technical excellence, experience and construction industry knowledge to get the job completed in accordance with the Watts & Hughes premise of delivering quality construction on time.

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“We’re doing a community and sports facility in Stoke, Nelson, which is quite a high-profile job for the area. We also have the KFC at Rolleston, which is due for completion in the next two or three weeks,” (November-December)

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Watts & Hughes was established in Auckland in 1984 and Tauranga in 2004 and today has operations in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Wellington and Christchurch.

“We try to use our own site managers but for the community facility in Nelson, we’ve employed a local manager.”

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The new Carl’s Junior restaurant in Hornby, built by Watts & Hughes

Historic renovation and repair Watts & Hughes is currently completing the historical restoration of one of Christchurch’s oldest farm buildings. The Deans’ farm buildings at Christchurch Boys’ High School were extensively damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes and are being repaired at a cost of just over $2 million.

They are being repaired and restored for use as community facilities for both the school and wider public. "We’ve just started that job and it will go through until the end of March,” Paul says.

“It’s a full heritage project and we’re working with the Historic Places Trust and local iwi.

It’s quite challenging but it’s going to result in two very nice buildings.”

Watts & Hughes is also refurbishing and extending the gymnasium at Christchurch Girls’ High School, a job which must be completed under tight timeframes by the start of the school year in February.

Other jobs currently underway include the refurbishment of two Countdown supermarkets in Christchurch and construction of a new community centre in Heathcote. CT Watts and Hughes Construction Limited 71 Orbell Street Sydenham Christchurch T (03) 423 9305 E christchurch@whconstruction.co.nz www.whconstruction.co.nz

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Property & Construction | OPX Buildling

Creating homes as individual as you are OPX Building Contractors specialises in building architecturally designed homes, but brings the same level of expertise to building more modest dwellings, and to renovating all styles of home.

The company is headed by Damian Eveleigh and Aaron Ford who originally met when they did their apprenticeships together. They both qualified as architectural builders, which Damian says gives them a definite advantage in the building industry.

“We have the skills needed for the high-end architectural projects and have worked with some of Christchurch’s leading architects to create some stunning homes,” he says. “But we’ve also built some fabulous suburban designed homes as well.”

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We always communicate with the client and keep them informed every step of the way, from planned site visits to progress photography and email updates.

- AARON FORD

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They also provide a full renovation and extension service, and light commercial work.

Renovation and extension projects have ranged from small extensions on single storey homes, to undertaking completing major remodelling on architecturally designed homes. The team have also worked on multi-storey homes on both flat and hill sites.

Damian believes the key to OPX Building Contractors’ success has been the clear communication they have with all parties.

“Every part of our process is clear and as straightforward as we can make it.”

They also liaise between the client and other professionals, such as architects, engineers and planners, to make the building process stress free and seamless for the client.

Aaron and Damian head a team of five trained and qualified builders and one apprentice. They take a hands-on approach to every job, and are part of the process from the immediate consultation through to final sign off.

OPX can work off the client’s plans, or work with the client to design a home that will capture their vision, requirements and preferences.

They will create a concept plan, which will include the floor plan, elevations, and 3D images. This enables the client to easily see how their vision will look, and to show that all their needs have been incorporated into the plan.

They are fastidious about sticking to the client’s budget and the house plans are fully priced to ensure it is within budget. OPX also work with other professionals to help the client select external and internal colours, appliances, lighting and flooring that reflects their individual taste.

Once the plans are complete the fun part of the building process starts for the client, says Damien. “They then get to make the final decisions about colours and materials that make the house their home. We work with leading industry suppliers so they also get a great selection of fixtures and fittings from leading brands.”

The company’s policy of clear communication continues through the entire construction process, and every aspect of the new build is overseen by Damian and Aaron.

“We always communicate with the client and keep them informed every step of the way, from planned site visits to progress photography and email updates,” says Aaron.

OPX’s commitment to the client doesn’t end with the completion of the house, says Damien.

“Our 90 day after sales care period addresses any maintenance issues and ensures that any remedial work is undertaken once it is logged and approved. This programme, along with the Master Builder’s 10 Year Guarantee, gives their clients peace of mind that the quality of your home remains our focus even after they move in.” CT OPX Building Contractors T 027 548 4916 E opx.builders@gmail.com www.opxbuilders.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Royal Wolf

Containers fit for any purpose Whether it’s providing protection from potential rock falls, creating walkways around construction areas, or being used creatively in innovative projects such as the world-famous Cashel Street pop up mall, shipping storage containers have become a major feature of the Christchurch landscape since the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

Royal Wolf is the largest supplier of containerised solutions in New Zealand and Australia and their distinctive logo of a howling wolf can be spotted all over Canterbury.

Royal Wolf southern area manager, Peter Clothier, says Royal Wolf plays such a major role in Christchurch’s rebuild because the company not only provides new and used containers ideal for use in storage, but also specialises in modifying units to suit the customers’ specific needs.

“We have an experienced in-house engineering team dedicated to ensuring our products meet customer design requirements, are compliant with all relevant codes and are safe.”

Worksite solutions For construction sites, which need to provide safe walkways for pedestrians and employers, Royal Wolf has designed container hoardings/gantries.

“These B class container hoardings/gantries provide superior overhead protection on building sites,” Peter says. “They offer 10kPa rated protection from construction materials, debris and other falling objects.”

The hoarding/gantries can also be combined with Royal Wolf’s portable buildings. These containerised portable buildings can be stacked on top of the container hoardings/ gantries using a unique locking system. This allows Royal Wolf to tailor a complete work site solution, including offices, toilet and shower blocks, lunch rooms, change rooms and first aid rooms.

Dangerous goods storage Royal Wolf’s specially modified shipping containers are used by many leading New Zealand companies to ensure toxic and dangerous goods are safely contained. The containers are approved under Worksafe NZ’s Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation (HNSO).

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Peter says this demonstrates just how versatile Royal Wolf’s shipping containers can be.

Containers are available in six metre (20ft), and 12 metre (40ft), sizes. They can be modified to create larger spaces and are easily stacked to create multi-storey buildings.

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“This is all part of Royal Wolf’s vision to be the first choice in containerised solutions as measured by customer engagement, product range, product quality and accessibility. Our key focus is on delivering a first choice customer experience at every touch point,” he says. CT

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The company’s service goes beyond providing customised shipping containers to including a full service for events, such as entry barriers, ticketing outlets, refrigeration storage, art displays, branded kiosks and merchandise outlets.

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Property & Construction | Sean Sweeney Builder

Architectural and hill build specialists

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“It’s a challenging, but very satisfying industry to work in,” says Sean Sweeney about owning and operating his own building company. “It gives me the opportunity to problem solve on the job and to use my practical skills.”

Sean Sweeny established his company Sean Sweeney Builder Ltd in 2004 after coming late to the construction industry. “I did a variety of other things before being accepted into an apprenticeship with a building company that specialised in architecturally-designed houses in the hill suburbs.

“Deciding to be a builder all really started when I bought my own home and began doing renovation work on it. I found that not only did I enjoy the work, but that I was good at it.”

Sean’s company has grown from one builder doing extensions and renovations to now being a qualified team of seven. Sean Sweeney Builder specialises in architectural and new hill-builds because that was the area in which Sean learned his trade.

We pride ourselves on making sure that the building experience is positive by always being available for clients and by recognising that communication is key.

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“We’ve recently completed a couple of quite complex earthquake rebuilds on the hill – one in Redcliffs and the other in Hillsborough.”

While the Cape Cod design of the Hillsborough house with its curves and angles was the interesting element, Sean says that at the Redcliffs’ site, access was the issue that he and his team had to grapple with.

“It was such a tight site that it was very challenging to work out how to bring in the supplies and equipment. We certainly couldn’t have too much material on the site at any one time.

“But these are the challenges that we thrive on and that our years of experience have enabled us to solve so that the job was completed on time and within budget.”

After a build time of 10 months, a beautiful three level cedar and brick house is now bringing delight to its owners.

Sean and his team are highly competent not only in hill-builds, but with new builds in subdivisions on the flat, additions and alterations and with shop fitouts and small commercial builds.

“We are happy to bring our expertise to any project. Whatever we do our clients can be assured that we are committed to producing the very best final product. We pride ourselves on making sure that the building experience is positive by always being available for clients and by recognising that communication is key.”

Sean Sweene*y Builder Ltd is a Licensed Building Practitioner and a member of the Registered Master Builders Association. CT Sean Sweeney Builder Ltd M 021 272 7444 E seansweeneybuilder@gmail.com www.seansweeneybuilder.co.nz

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Property & Construction | AJ Scott Construction

Stunning homes deliver golden results AJ Scott Construction’s commitment to quality at every step of the building process has resulted in big success at the 2016 Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year awards.

After more than a decade of building high-end architectural homes in Christchurch, AJ Scott Construction decided to enter the awards for the first time this year. It won two gold awards and a gold reserve award for two homes entered in the Carters $1 million to $2 million category.

“It’s massive for us, given that we are first time entrants,” says company owner-operator John Scott.

“We have been working under the radar for a long time, building properties to the standard of the ones we entered, so it’s good to finally get our name out there a bit more.”

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“Of course, while it looks old it has all the advantages of a new building, and shows that we’re not solely directed towards one type of build.”

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Beautifully contemporary, the home has four bedrooms, three ensuites and a large modern kitchen equipped with a spacious scullery.

Attention to detail is of a very high standard. For example, the home’s hall conceals a number of secret doors made to look like timber panelling.

and charm with its leadlight front door, extensive panelling, dado rails, foyer with chandelier, handcrafted joinery and classic cornice detail.

The home’s large living spaces wrap around a private internal courtyard that is readily accessed through glazed areas. “It’s like another room – the indoor-outdoor flow is amazing,” John says.

“There are no handles on the doors and they are made to self-close. We put a lot of work into getting that right so when the doors are closed, it looks like it is just a timber panelled hall.”

The home embodies a traditional style. High ceilings and over-height doors add to the sense of space and grandeur.

The home’s flat roof and high ceiling presented some challenges for the structural steel work.

There are no corner posts so structural strength was achieved through cantilevering off the internal steel. The advantage is it enables sliding doors to be opened right up.

AJ Scott Construction also won gold in the House of the Year awards for a character home in Christchurch, demonstrating the company’s inherent adaptability.

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“It was a good opportunity for us to build a home with a lot of detail that you don’t generally see going into houses nowadays,” John says.

While AJ Scott Construction’s extensive portfolio also includes renovations, commercial work and earthquake repairs, high-end architectural work is its core achievement.

These two award-winning homes showcase the company’s considerable capabilities. AJ Scott Construction is also a specialist at challenging and high value hilltop residential projects.

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Property & Construction | Philip Bidwell Architecture

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Inspired designs Although Christchurch’s emerging commercial spaces are commanding attention on a global stage for innovation and creativity, the city’s residential spaces are also playing an integral role in the new urban form taking shape around us.

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The St Albans home features handcrafted joinery and classic cornice detail

Philip Bidwell Architecture’s contribution to this emerging identity has not been a small one, with the company dedicated to creating beautiful architecturally designed homes that meet both the design aspirations and functional living requirements of their clients.

A team effort The busniess has been supported by a number of loyal businesses during the years, with Vertical Works Scaffolding, CPR, Foleys, Mainmark, Bartlett Concrete Placing, Konnect, Greenwood Trade Pros and NFA Contracting loyal suppliers which have played a key role in the company’s ongoing success.

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“Our point of difference has always been the ability to tailor our design response to meet the requirements of an individual brief,” Philip Bidwell explains.

“We don’t have an exclusive design language where, if you want something different you can’t come to us. We are able to respond to a diversity

of briefs which is a departure from many practices. As a consequence we can produce designs from traditional to contemporary architecture, and everything in between.”

Operating in Christchurch for more than two decades, even the company’s older designs continue to attract attention, with a recent Colombo Street home the result of a house Philip designed 10 years ago.

“My engagement came as the result of a much earlier mono pitch roof design which Ange had kept in her scrap book from visiting that house when it was for sale,” Philip says.

“An objective with this design was to develop roof lines sympathetically to massing and best orientation in this wonderfully large site protected by large trees, including a 40m high listed Sequoia.”

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The brief for the new home included the use of robust construction and finishing materials to handle the rigours of a special needs child.

“Ange had put a lot of time and thought into general planning and the result was for a pavilion style layout with the main bedroom and children’s bedrooms linked through a succession of living spaces.

“The pool house needs to be accessed readily and includes a ‘fast lane’ for training purposes, and the main outdoor area needed to accessible and visible.”

The clients, James and Ange, introduced Philip to their nominated builder Nick Parsons while the design was still being prepared.

“I quickly came to appreciate that they had chosen wisely in Nick as his general involvement and co-operation through to completion of construction was massive,” Philip says.

“It is a credit to him and the team he led that the house won a gold award in its category in the Master Builders’ House of the Year awards for 2016.”

The final selection of exterior materials includes Zinc standing seam tray roofing which has also been used on walls. The blocks are honed and stack bonded with a matt seal coat. The use of honed block internally provides heat storage and moderates internal temperatures in a space that could otherwise overheat, and the window joinery is powder coated.

“The most fulfilling aspect was the way it came together so well. The client’s brief was quite specific and to meet these requirements in an ordered and functional way was very pleasing.”

Philip enjoys the varied challenges involved in what is both a creative and technical profession.

“In particular I find it deeply rewarding to be responsible for results that provide life enhancing architectural solutions. There is no single part which I could pinpoint as being the best in this job,” he says.

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“Likewise, I enjoy designing, I enjoy the construction side, the drawing process, the preparation of construction documents and working with clients to achieve their dream home.” CT Philip Bidwell Architecture 238 Annex Road Middleton Christchurch T (03) 384 7125 E philip@philip-bidwell.co.nz www.philip-bidwell.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Shearerbuilt

Partnership creates a diverse range of building skills When well-established Wanaka construction firm Paul Turner Building Ltd joined forces with Christchurchbased Shearerbuilt Ltd in 2011, the partnership was a winning one.

The complementary skillsets of directors – Paul Turner and Simon Shearer – has culminated in a wide range of successful projects throughout the region, with Paul managing the team and the projects, and Simon managing the business and client relationships.

Equally, for this local team there’s nothing quite like sinking their commercial teeth into a challenge, such as a Sheppard and Rout Architects' design which was secured by tender and is currently under construction in Tai Tapu.

“Our main focus is architectural new builds, repairs and renovations, and light to medium commercial,” Simon explains. “We pride ourselves on being versatile, with the ability to turn our hand to most projects.”

“We’re seeing a mix of residential and commercial features coming through in a lot of architectural residential builds,” Simon says.

Paul takes a hands-on approach to the business, working alongside the team on-site and checking on quality.

“We operate the business on a commercial model, with robust processes and quality management systems. Although this isn’t a requirement of residential work, operating this way ensures the quality of our workmanship remains consistent right across the board, for both our residential and commercial clients.”

With the residential work, many of Shearerbuilt’s clients are building for the first time, so there’s an element of trust involved, but the team enjoys helping them through the process to ensure they get their dream home.

“So you almost need that commercial and architectural experience to put it all together.

We love a challenge, so we enjoy completing projects like this which are about more than just joining walls together. We enjoy working alongside the architect to develop solutions and new ways to do things, rather than building off a standard plan.”

Another recent project has seen the company carry out the alterations to the Halswell Bowling Club, which was completed ahead of schedule. “This was a tight time frame, with the alterations carried out during the bowling club’s off season in time for the new season to begin.

“We were able to complete the project ahead of time, so the client was extremely pleased.”

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Property & Construction | Pullin Property

The builder’s builder Pullin Property is regarded within building circles as being a “builder’s builder” with standards so high they’re regularly entrusted to complete private home builds for builders themselves.

When Wayne Pullin launched Pullin Property in 2013 he did so for quality control. Working for others as an accomplished builder with a background in carpentry and antique restoration, his self-imposed standards exceeded industry standards and he longed for the flexibility to complete jobs to the level of his liking.

“I wanted to go out there and try and make a difference and prove a point,” says Wayne.

Since establishing Pullin Property he’s been able to do just that: execute builds and renovations well beyond levels commonly accepted within the industry. And in an industry flooded with subpar building efforts, this is like music to his client’s ears.

“People in Christchurch have had enough of waiting and of compromising quality in order to get a job completed quickly. We’ve perfected that fine line between quality, speed and the ability to do a job unaided.”

Paul set up Paul Turner Building Ltd in Wanaka 20 years ago and, with Simon as his apprentice, the pair completed a range of residential and commercial projects throughout Wanaka.

After completing his qualification and with Paul’s encouragement, Simon left Wanaka to gain further experience and develop his building skills in Australia and then in Christchurch, while developing complementary skills in business and administration before forming Shearerbuilt in 2007. When Paul and his family relocated to Christchurch in 2011, they merged the respective companies.

“This was the middle of the boom in Wanaka, so we had the opportunity to work on extremely nice architectural homes throughout the region,” Simon says.

Today the pair have a strong permanent team of 35. “We couldn’t do what we do without them,” Simon says.

“They’re a great team of guys who are all highly motivated and want to do the best job they can

do. It’s all about getting the right people behind you and we want to put them in the best position for the future.

“This year has been our busiest year yet,” he adds.

“We have seen the industry becoming more competitive, but it’s about not buying into that and remaining focused on delivering results.

We’re not the best salespeople in the world; we let our work speak for itself.”

Shearerbuilt recently moved into a new premises after outgrowing its previous facility, with the new office and warehouse on Barry Hogan Place off Princess Street offering more accessibility for clients. CT Shearerbuilt 4 Barry Hogan Place Riccarton Christchurch T (03) 341 7033 E info@shearerbuilt.co.nz www.shearerbuilt.co.nz

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The company operates in small teams of carefully chosen builders and subcontractors.

Wayne project manages every single job and likes to keep personnel numbers small, in order to closely monitor the quality of the build at every stage of the build.

He has worked on a range of unique projects, from contemporary home builds on the hillside to renovating classic homesteads with modern comforts, and even creating bespoke furniture that’s as expensive as some homes themselves.

This variety of work has positioned Wayne with the handy combination of skills and knowledge to envisage the end design, accurately estimate how long it will take to complete what’s required, and then deliver a polished end result that’s not only completed within the expected time frame but likely to exceed client’s expectations.

Based in Kaiapoi, Pullin Property has been influential in the rebuild of Canterbury. Whether it’s restoring villas and character homes, building spec homes off existing plans or having them drawn up, their level of skill means anything is possible. Your dream home could be just a phone call away. CT

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Property & Construction | Cambridge Homes Christchurch

The easy way to own your dream home Lincoln and Amberley have become highly desirable places to live, offering a unique rural lifestyle within an easy drive of Christchurch.

Cambridge Homes Christchurch has more than a dozen house and land packages available in the Rosemerryn subdivision in Lincoln and Oakfields subdivision in Amberley, providing a fantastic option for families wanting a quieter lifestyle.

House and land packages Choosing a home and land package with Cambridge Homes means you’re choosing a great value option without the hassles of searching for and purchasing a new section, then trying to find a builder.

Canterbury manager Bob Rout says the packages in Lincoln and Amberley are competitively priced and economic.

“Cambridge Homes offers a fixed price guarantee that takes the risk out of home and land packages,” he says.

Clients can choose from a range of Cambridge Homes’ high quality home designs, which will be carefully placed to suit their chosen section. The company’s plans are comprehensive and unique, offering great indoor-outdoor flow, with small design changes made free of charge.

Bob works directly with potential clients and can provide an addendum within half an hour of meeting with them, so people know exactly what they’ll be getting before purchasing their landhouse package.

Construction is usually completed within four or five months of consent approval.

Packages are selling fast Bob says anyone interested in living in Lincoln or Amberley needs to act fast.

“The current Lincoln packages are running hot,” he says. “Lincoln is a very desirable place to live for families; it’s a quality community with great schools. We think the quality of the land-house packages we’re advertising is very high.” <

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Cambridge Homes also offers a specialist design-build service and has developed a reputation for building high quality designbuild lifestyle properties in the Waikato.

The company can build on any section throughout Canterbury, whether the client has their own plan or wants to use one of Cambridge Homes’ plans.

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Cambridge Homes has only been operating in Christchurch for 18 months, but has a huge range of experience from its 23 years within the North Island building industry.

“We cover the whole spectrum of the residential building industry. Nothing is a problem and we also do hill builds, innercity insurance rebuilds and apartment developments,” he says.

The company, which was first established in the Waikato, is a long standing family-owned business established under the values of integrity, trust and reliability.

“Our clients have three points of contact: the onsite master builder, the project manager and myself, and I’m available 24/7 throughout the build process.” CT

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Canterbury manager Bob Rout says despite being new to Canterbury, Cambridge Homes can offer what any of the major building companies can offer.

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Property & Construction | Miyamoto NZ

Seismic engineering experts Up to 25,000 buildings across the country have been assessed as earthquake prone however, one local firm is also drawing on an international knowledge bank to provide New Zealand with the most cost effective and practical seismic strengthening solutions.

Miyamoto NZ is jointly locally-owned; the specialist structural and geotechnical engineering and construction consultancy firm works in close partnership with Miyamoto International, a global leader in structural engineering and project services for more than 70 years, with a knowledge base gathered from more than 100 earthquakes globally.

Although the multi award winning international firm has been through various name changes over the years, what would later become Miyamoto International was first founded in Sacramento, California in 1946 as Arthur A. Sauer – Structural Engineer. Kit Miyamoto joined the firm in 1989 and was mentored by CEO John Shaffer, who later retired and sold him the company in 1997.

During the past 30 years Miyamoto International has assisted numerous cities to recover from natural disaster events such as hurricanes and earthquakes, including the Christchurch earthquake in 2011, Haiti earthquakes in January 2010 and Kobe in 1995, as well as

those in Istanbul, Romania, Mexico and more recently, Italy.

In 2012, Miyamoto NZ was formed to provide an inclusive approach to seismic solutions through the combination of high-performance engineering, geotechnical engineering, building surveying and insurance management.

The company is able to cater its responses to the private, public and insurance sectors, providing structural engineering solutions for everything from new designs through to the strengthening of existing buildings, whether it is a standard residential house, complex multistorey buildings or bespoke buildings.

The company provides insurance assessment and repair methodologies, an in-house geotechnical department, surveying and building inspection capabilities.

“The structural engineering skillset we have in-house ensures we can find the most cost effective and practical solutions,” founding chairman and director Nick Regos says.

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“In the last few years in New Zealand we have really discovered the importance of having geotech capabilities available in-house. Most projects require geotech capabilities and, by having that early communication and understanding of that aspect, we can get a much better outcome for the design of both new and existing buildings.”

Councils, commercial investors and private building owners are all facing considerable uncertainty around how to meet the new building standards, while ensuring seismic upgrades remain affordable and manageable.

Accordingly, Miyamoto NZ works with developers to implement commercial seismic

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risk reduction programmes as a viable business model, in order to provide clients with resilient buildings that can resist earthquakes with minimal damage.

“As the costs of construction, compliance and insurance skyrockets, building, owners need a proven model that insurance companies can work with,” Nick says.

“We believe that to protect the building owner’s investment, it is not enough for a building to simply be life safe – it must also be resilient enough to remain economical to repair after an earthquake and consider the potential down time to the occupant and owner. “ Not only does the Miyamoto approach deliver life safety, but it ensures the company can

produce more resilient buildings for a lower capital cost. Where appropriate it also provides for a staged approach to strengthening, which can allow building owners to take a more managed path to meeting the earthquake standards and funding their building upgrade.

The 1908 heritage-listed federation romanesquestyle building once home to Cadbury’s Wellington operations, stands as testament to the company’s capabilities.

“We purchased the building, which everyone said was a write-off, undertook the strengthening design on the building and put it back on the market to prove it’s do-able,” Nick says.

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Property & Construction | Miyamoto NZ Nick says the company draws on both its extensive local knowledge and its vast international experience in high performance seismic engineering to deliver understandable, affordable options designed for the local environment and standards.

Base isolation is a strong example of how this international skill base can be utilised. “Although base isolation emerged in New Zealand, its advancement has been significantly led offshore,” Nick says.

“When it comes to the widespread use of this technology, Japan applies this to hundreds of buildings annually, America is second, followed by New Zealand which is simply due to the size and scale of those applications.

By working with our American offices and Japanese manufacturers, we have the ability to import those skills and combine them with our knowledge of local requirements to develop the best response for New Zealand conditions.”

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“This comprehensive approach produces the most cost-effective way to manage overall seismic risk; and it makes sense economically for both the public and private sector. The results of this practice will be a safer society.”

Nick says the company is bringing real benefits to the local market by creating safer buildings and more affordable seismic solutions.

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Dr. Kit Miyamoto describes the New Zealand operations as “a perfect marriage of skills and experience – with global expertise and local knowledge”.

“The key for seismic risk management is the combination of risk reduction by engineering and risk transfer by insurance,” he says.

“Our aim is to provide a total seismic solution for the strengthening of earthquake prone buildings and assets throughout New Zealand, across structural and geotechnical engineering, building surveying, funding and insurance.

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Property & Construction | Russell Lilley Group

Building Rolleston from the ground up When you spend time with Russell Lilley you feel you are in the presence of a patriarch – a man who has seized life by the collar and made it work for him.

With the Bichon Frise 'Poppy' sleeping blissfully on his knee, Russell speaks about setting the goals for his life back when he was 17 years old – of owning hotels, motels, shops, houses and, top of the list, a Mercedes.

Russell has achieved all of this and along the way he has helped make Rolleston the vibrant community it is today. “I was one of the original nine developers who started Rolleston.

“My first subdivision was a small one around Josecom Place. Since then my company has been involved with constructing houses and light commercial buildings in Rolleston and its close environs.”

The Russell Lilley Group, set up by Russell in the late 1970s as Russell Lilley Builders, is known for its ability to diversify. They’re experts in the field of residential building, offering house and land packages in various attractive areas of Rolleston, but the company also specialises in renovations and alterations and in commercial construction.

“We’ve built schools and early education facilities, shopping centres and manufacturing outlets. Currently we’re building a new motel complex – a two-storey construction consisting of 16 motel units.”

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We’ve built schools and early education facilities, shopping centres and manufacturing outlets. Currently we’re building a new motel complex – a two-storey construction consisting of 16 motel units.

Russell says it is the variety of work his company undertakes that keeps him busy and energised.

He is especially committed to the ongoing growth of Rolleston and his latest project has that goal at its heart.

- RUSSELL LILLEY “Our newest subdivision is the Maddison Park subdivision between Brookside and East Maddison roads. We’ve already completed the The sections are priced from $175,000 and first stage of 13 sections and houses are being range in size from 595sqm to 770sqm. built on this land. Now we’re working on all the “There’s something to suit everyone, especially roading and infrastructure for the second stage older people who do not want large sections comprising another 14 sections. We expect the these days.” titles for this stage to be available mid-2017.”

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Russell explains that the Maddison Park subdivision has an intimate feel because of its relatively small number of sections. It’s also conveniently close to the new West Rolleston School and to all the amenities of Rolleston town.

With the design and build expertise of the Russell Lilley group on hand, purchasers of sections in Maddison Park can customise their new homes to suit their specific needs and achieve a stylish and well-priced dwelling.

They will be in good company with the general manager of the Russell Lilley Group building her new Italian-style house on a prominent position in the subdivision to show just what is possible when you build with the Russell Lilley Group. CT

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Property & Construction | ToTal Property Services

ToTal’s sweeping success Cleaning is a job that’s only noticed if it’s not done properly, and something most people don’t think about when they visit Christchurch’s offices, public buildings, hospitals, classrooms and factories.

But the truth is it takes a lot of hard work and commitment to keep these buildings clean and well maintained, and that’s where ToTal Property Services Canterbury comes in.

The company was also a finalist in the offices under 2,500 square metres for City Care and was a finalist in the education, primary and secondary category for its work at Elmwood Normal School.

From commercial cleaning to interior and exterior building and grounds maintenance, ToTal Property Services Canterbury provides a full range of property services, tailoring a solution to meet every client’s needs.

ToTal Canterbury has had great success at the awards in previous years, with managing director Paul Emery saying the business achieves great results when competing against large national competitors.

ToTal Canterbury won the retail, hospitality or leisure space under 15,000 square metres award for its work at the Canterbury Museum, and won the award for offices under 2,500 square metres for its work at the Christchurch City Mission.

ToTal Canterbury is committed to excellence across all aspects of its business. Many staff are completing their National Certificate in Caretaking and Cleaning under the guidance of ISO trainer Rhonda Emery, who is an industry qualified assessor for the NZQA framework.

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The Canterbury company’s high standard of work was recently recognised at the BSCNZ Clean Sweep Awards.

The awards measure the company against others in the industry, looking at everything from health and safety, best practice, risk management and innovation, through to staff attitude and appearance.

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ToTal Canterbury provides a complete property maintenance service to clients, including: • General cleaning • Window cleaning • Builders cleans • Rubbish removal • Specialised carpet cleaning • Waste recycling and waste audits • Specialist floor maintenance • Painting - interior and exterior • Provision of hygienic supplies • Pest control • Building maintenance and repair • Grounds maintenance mowing, gardening.

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Property & Construction | ToTal Property Services ToTal Canterbury offers a range of commercial cleaning and maintenance services, including: • Internal cleaning • External cleaning • Grounds maintenance • Building maintenance • Specialist floor maintenance • Mould remediation • Waste management • Waste audits • Hygienic and sanitary services • Pest control.

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Expansion of property and waste services ToTal Property Services Canterbury takes cleaning seriously and has recently introduced a waste audit service to help clients identify where their waste is going and how they can improve their disposal practices.

Paul Emery says the audits involve collecting waste from sites and reporting back to the client on how and what they are disposing.

“We’ve started waste audits with major clients in Wellington, Christchurch and Twizel and we’d like to expand on that,” he says.

ToTal Canterbury has also expanded into property and grounds maintenance and trades and repair work which now makes up about 40 percent of its business. The company employs builders, carpenters, painters and handymen who are qualified and have extensive industry experience.

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“It just makes sense - if we are looking after the cleaning in a building, we are there and can re-hang a door, put up a whiteboard, fix a leaky tap, repaint a room, make electrical additions or maintain the exterior garden and lawn areas of the building,” Paul says.

“We have truly become a one stop shop for our clients. Anything at all they need done related to their property - we can make happen.”

Building working relationships ToTal Canterbury receives good support from many other businesses, including BDO Christchurch, Alsco, Almond Automotive, Dominion Flooring, Clark Boyce Lawyers and Christchurch Cleaning Supplies. CT ToTal Property Services Canterbury 11 Vulcan Place Christchurch T (03) 338 9056 E csc@totalcanterbury.co.nz www.totalcanterbury.co.nz

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Property & Construction | iQ Homes

The smart way to build A brand new showhome in Lincoln will show Cantabrians just how much house they can get for their money if they choose iQ Homes.

The building company offers a range of premier home plans, as well as house and land packages, or can help you design your dream home from scratch.

IQ Homes is building its new showhome in Edward Street, Lincoln, right now and it is due to open early in the New Year.

“We’ve also included some architectural features to give it a lift, but they are not needed if you only want the basic house.”

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“This is a typical house for us and generally I’m designing houses between 180-220 square metres,” Jodie says.

“This showhome has a small study nook or bar area in the kitchen. We’re going to deck it out like a bar, but you could sit there and have a computer there.

There will also be a full-height glass door between the entrance way and the dining area, so you’ll be able to see right through to the backyard.

“The décor will be gorgeous but it’s simple and will show people what they can get for their money.”

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Property & Construction | iQ Homes

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We’ve also included some architectural features to give it a lift, but they are not needed if you only want the basic house.

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- JODIE CARTWRIGH, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Display at Home Ideas Centre IQ Homes will soon have a display at the Home Ideas Centre in Mandeville Street, where the public can view its range of plans and homes.

The centre is right opposite the company’s offices for extra customer convenience.

The Home Ideas Centre is open seven days a week.

Creating your dream home IQ Homes has a range of options for people wanting to build their dream home, including providing their own plans, choosing one of the company’s premier plans, or working to design a house from scratch.

The company offers clients a range of its own premium house plans, which can be modified to suit their individual needs. It also employs its own architect-designer who can design clients a home from scratch. It will take a look at your section and bring its designer onsite to position your new home for maximum sun and living.

As specialists in both flat and hill sites, iQ has the knowledge and expertise to make sure you get the most out of your section.

The company employs its own qualified building teams to meet the satisfaction and standard its clients demand.

A construction manager will supervise your project closely and will report progress on a regular basis. An online builder software package also allows clients to view progress of their build. CT iQ Homes 52B Mandeville Street Riccarton Christchurch Freephone 0800 IQ Homes T (03) 341 0120 E janelle@iqhomes.co.nz www.iqhomes.co.nz

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Property & Construction | JPS Roofing

Going above and beyond Less is definitely more for the team at JPS Roofing, who focus on doing a fewer number of jobs, but doing them better.

Owner Jason Savage has been in the "roofing industry for 30 years and still loves it. By his own admission, he’s incredibly particular about every project he does, ensuring all work is done to the highest possible standard.

If your home or building needs a new flat roof, look no further than the membrane experts at JPS Roofing

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JPS Roofing are masters in membrane roofing for commercial projects of all sizes and high end architectural homes.

The company is the preferred roofing contractor for John Creighton Builders and Metzger Builders Ltd (MBL), which have received gold awards in the House of the Year awards.

About 60 percent of JPS Roofing’s work is commercial, from small buildings right up to the new Christchurch Airport terminal. “We do anything to do with flat roofing and I’ve been doing that work all my life,” Jason says.

“If it’s a flat roof; I’m your man.”

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Jason and his wife, Pip, JPS Roofing’s business manager, prefer to keep their business small in order tomaintain tight control over quality.

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“I’m always looking for new staff but I’m very selective with who I employ and what I do,” he says.

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“I like having a small company because I like keeping my eye on it. We don’t want to go any bigger; we’re far too specialised. We do less quantity, but more quality.”

• Commercial and heavy industrial • Coatings commercial and industrial • Butynol sheeting • Roof shingles • Commercial and residential roofing • Roofing supplies and installers • Re-roofing, suppliers and contractors

Jason works actively on the company’s projects every day and has no plans to retire his toolkit and stay in the office. “I’m still on the tools and I love it. I’m very good at what I do and my finish is award winning,” he says.

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“There’s nothing that goes through my company that I don’t see. If there’s an issue we’re always back instantly, but I’m very particular and I don’t like call backs. I keep a close eye on quality.”

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Major town hall project JPS Roofing has recently secured the contract to replace the Christchurch Town Hall roof, which involves 5,300 square metres of butynol. Work began in February and is expected to take two years.

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Less is definitely more for the team at JPS | December/January 2017 www.canterburytoday.co.nz Roofing, who focus on doing a fewer

JPS Roofing offers a range of quality roofing services to Canterbury clients, including:

• Membrane roofing and tanking • Roofing consultants • Professional roofing services • Fully qualified trades people.

“It will be a massive project for us and we’ll be working with Hawkins Construction,” Jason says.

Apart from the project’s sizes, a challenging aspect will be the tight timeframes required to replace sections of the roof in the heritage building, once the old roof has been removed.

Property & Construction | JPS Roofing

Property & Construction | AJ Broughan

Kaikoura museum bursts into life The new Kaikoura Museum is a show piece for the town and a project that AJ Broughan Limited is extremely proud to be part of.

The large three storey museum and civic centre in West End in the central township is a flagship for Kaikoura and a fantastic new facility for residents and visitors to enjoy.

“It started off as one big, open room with a stud height of 4.7 metres. We put the wall divisions in, we gibbed it, hung the doors and did the air conditioning,” he says.

The building was just recently completed and opened. It features a museum, run by the Kaikoura Historical Society, on the ground floor, the town library on the first floor and council civic offices on the top floor.

“There’s $190,000 of tracked lighting and $450,000 of joinery, which was done by Claim to Frame Joinery in Christchurch.

All the joinery is curved and we project managed it all. The main ceilings with all the pipe works have disappeared because we’ve painted them dark blue.”

The Historical Society received a $1.87 million grant from the Lotteries Commission for the new building, which replaces the town’s previous small, old museum. The building was designed

by Rick Pearson of Pearson and Associates Architects in Auckland.

JPS Roofing was established by owner Jason Savage and his father Paul 30 years ago, with a wealth of experience acquired since then.

Today, Jason and his wife Pip run the business, heading a small but committed team. “I employ two guys at the moment who are hopefully going to take over from me one day,” Jason says.

“We use Simple Strategies as our accountant, and Raewyn McConnell from Xero does our book keeping.” CT

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JPS Roofing PO Box 21345 Edgeware Christchurch 8143 T 021 329 379 E jason@jpsroofing.co.nz www.jpsroofing.co.nz

The new museum features a display area at one end and an archive storage area at the other end. It also houses a community room to host visiting exhibitions, a research room and small auditorium. Education is a large focus of the museum, which gets a large number of school visits, and will work closely with the library.

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Local building company AJ Broughan Limited completed the museum fitout, which owner Alister Broughan says was a fantastic project to be involved in.

While they’ve done bigger projects, Alister says a unique feature of the museum was the large amount of money that was spent all at once.

Alister says the project was made easier by working with the museum committee members, who helped in every way they could. The architect Rick Pearson was also fantastic. CT

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Property & Construction | CJ Phillips Construction

The complete construction company If you don’t like the thought of dealing with multiple parties on your next home building project, look no further than CJ Phillips Construction.

The Christchurch company can take you right through from the demolition of your old house, to throwing down the grass seed around your new home, and everything in between including excavation, retaining walls, concrete slabs, driveways and of course, building your new home.

CJ Phillips has been operating in Canterbury since 2002 and has expanded its range of services since the region’s earthquakes. “We do everything,” owner Clayton Phillips says.

Clayton employs a team of 14, who operate as construction, excavation, concrete laying and block laying crews.

“We employ our own concrete placers and we place our own jobs, as well as jobs for other companies. That includes foundation slabs, and driveways and decorative concrete.”

CJ Phillips Construction builds both timber and block retaining walls

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“After the earthquakes, the focus of the company changed and we started doing a lot more excavation, concrete slab placing, driveways and timber or block retaining walls. We weren’t doing as many slabs before the earthquake and we were using subcontractors to do our excavation, but now we have our own trucks and diggers and do all our own excavation, slabs and block laying in house.”

CJ Phillips Construction offers a total residential building package, including: • Demolition • Excavation • Timber and block retaining walls • Floor slabs • Driveways • New home builds • Commercial shelving installation.

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After the earthquakes, the focus of the company changed and we started doing a lot more excavation, concrete slab placing, driveways and timber or block retaining walls.

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Clayton says this ability to do the entire job makes life much easier for the client, who only has to deal with one company. “We minimise the use of subcontractors which increases the efficiency of the job. We’re very careful with our margins to make sure our pricing is right.”

The company works closely with several large Christchurch building companies and has established strong relationships within the industry. “We get most of our work through word of mouth and we’ve had a good response from our customers,” Clayton says.

“I’m not on the tools as much as I once was, but I’m out there on site. With most of our jobs it’s very unusual if I’m not on site.”

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The hill site specialists CJ Phillips Construction has experience removing old houses on hill sites and building new dream homes.

Clayton says building on steep hill sites is a lot more technical than building on the flat. His company has the experience and expertise to tackle difficult sites that other builders may shy away from.

“We try and push our abilities with building on hill sites,” he says. “We only build three or four houses a year.

“At the moment we’re doing a demolition of an existing house and then we’ll be doing

the earthworks, retaining walls, slab and then building the new house as labour only.

“This is a multi-storey, multi-level house on a hill site. We’re starting another home in Lyttelton; we’ve done the demolition for it and we’re about to start the timber retaining wall for the house.

“I have a good crew of really loyal staff who have been with the company for many years.” CT CJ Phillips Construction Limited T (03) 942 3980 E clayton@cjphillipsconstruction.co.nz E paul@cjphillipsconstruction.co.nz www.cjphillipsconstruction.co.nz — Advertising Feature

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Property & Construction | Schick Civil Construction

Complete array of civil engineering services Schick Civil Construction has been busy building new residential subdivisions in Christchurch to meet the demand for housing in the city.

A large part of the company’s work involves land development and building new subdivisions.

In addition to civil structures, it does roading, earthworks, drainage, site works and transport.

Schick Civil Construction was established in Christchurch four years ago, but has a history of success in Hamilton dating back to 1986.

Christchurch regional manager Sam Paterson says the company has worked hard to solidify its position and has a large portfolio of successfully completed projects.

Awatea Park development Schick has spent the past few months building the first three stages of the Awatea Park subdivision in Hornby.

Awatea Park is set in a popular residential area off Awatea Road on the outskirts of the city, with many sections enjoying a rural outlook.

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Our guys understand the business philosophy.

We retain staff and that’s a key to how we run the business; we want our staff to feel valued.

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“With the support of our subcontractors we did everything that goes into the subdivision, including the storm water, sewer and earthworks.

This project includes another 12 stages.”

The Awatea subdivision is a typical job for “The first part of that development is worth about Schick Civil Construction, which employs up to 30 people. $1.6 million,” Sam says.

Yeatman Brothers Ltd With a commitment to providing top quality services to it’s customers, Ashburton earthmoving company Yeatman Brothers Ltd sets performance benchmarks others to aspire to.

Nick and Hoss Yeatman are following a family tradition of contracting in Canterbury started by their great grandfather.

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Yeatmans provide bulk earthmoving, and earthwork construction services with a fleet of 6 Wabco elevating scrapers, ranging from 1000 to 200 hp and other ancillary equipment, including excavators, dozers, graders, rollers, compactors & watercarts to deliver on time, on grade, anywere, everytime.

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Schick Civil Construction is a family orientated business with a flat management system, ensuring everyone takes responsibility and works to the highest standard.

Sam Paterson says his team are working hard to recreate the business philosophy the company operates in Hamilton.

Schick’s commitment is to strive for excellence in all its contractual obligations.

It works within the client’s budget constraints, quality expectations and time frames by being a preferred supplier for infrastructural services.

“Our guys understand the business philosophy,” Sam says. “We retain staff and

that’s a key to how we run the business; we want our staff to feel valued.”

The company offers clients a service that is cost competitive, reliable, on time and on budget, and built to the exact standards that Christchurch demands. It has a wealth of knowledge to provide infrastructure solutions to most situations.

Sam says Schick gives all customers a personal service and operates as a family oriented business. Clients benefit from its one-stop-shop approach, with a wide range of services available under one roof.

Schick Civil Construction offers a range of civil services • Subdivisions: The company is focused on building subdivisions for private developers, but also does large government developments • Earthworks: Residential homes and commercial buildings • Site works: Anything from a house pad, driveway and carpark construction, to basement digouts and foundation works

• Roading: Road rehabilitation and upgrades • Civil structures: Retaining wall construction • Transport: The supply and cartage of aggregate • Drainage: The company’s range of registered drainlayers means it has the skills to repair and install new housing and commercial drainage.

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Property & Construction | Bushnell Builders

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Significant projects Schick Civil Construction has undertaken several key projects in Christchurch in recent years, including all the earthworks, drainage and ground preparation for the new Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital.

Schick Civil Construction’s company philosophy “To be recognised as a premium supplier of civil construction services in the wider Waikato, Auckland and Canterbury regions, using innovation and contracting skill to solve clients' budget, time and quality challenges.”

Other projects completed by Schick Civil Construction in recent years include: • The $1.4 million Chalmers Street realignment at Hornby Mall • Lowes Road to Brookside, new link road, including a 43-lot subdivision, worth $1.72 million • A 96-lot subdivision next in Beaumont Park Rolleston, worth $3.4 million • An upgrade to the water supply at the Rolleston Men’s Prison • The Avonside Linwood reinstatement worth $1.5 million over two separate projects. CT

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Bushnell Builders Ltd is a wholly Canterbury owned and operated family company now into its fourth decade of operation. Formed in 1978 by Matthew Bushnell, it is today owned by Lance Austin, whose sons Brad and Camden also work in the business.

Bushnell’s has a reputation for working closely with clients, consultants and key subcontractors to successfully deliver quality residential and commercial projects. Its philosophy is that good outcomes stem from attention to detail, reliability, fairness and integrity in the way they conduct their business.

Commercial construction Bushnell Builders has undertaken a wide range of commercial and light commercial projects throughout Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island.

Project manager Brad Austin says the company has completed many memorable commercial projects. “We built the new extension to Blackwell’s Department Store in Kaiapoi and it’s always nice to be involved in projects which return areas to their preearthquake glory.”

Bushnell’s has recently completed a new marae in Onuku. Brad says they are delighted to have built a marae that does justice to the natural beauty of the area.

Property & Construction | Bushnell Builders This unusual building was designed by architect Thom Craig and features plenty of glass to let natural light in, with electronic louvres to moderate the building’s temperature.

“It was very challenging build as the building footprint was only 25 square metres,” Brad says.

Quality construction process Bushnell Builders employs around 40 people, with its stable, long serving workforce having the skills necessary to complete a diverse range of commercial and residential projects. <

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Put your trust in Bushnell Bushnell Builders respects the trust clients place in the company and returns that trust by managing the construction project in a transparent and open manner, keeping the consultants and clients informed and involved.

Owner/director Lance Austin is personally involved in every project, overseeing project management and supporting staff to ensure all projects reach their desired outcomes.

Bushnell Builders is a Registered Master Builder that has delivered a significant number of multi-occupancy housing units and has a large portfolio of residential work in high-spec architectural homes.

One recent build that has gained a lot of attention is the mischievously named ‘Megatower’ in Merivale, a three storey, architecturally designed building on Office Road.

“One of our key philosophies is that we try to treat each dollar we spend as if it were our own, which allows us to work with architects and clients to ensure we get the desired result at a reasonable price,” he says.

After Bushnell’s finished the Onuku Marae it was asked to price the Rapaki Marae and is currently constructing the kitchen and dining additions to the existing marae.

All of Bushnell Builders’ staff, from their apprentices to their office staff, aim to provide the best building service in Canterbury.

Quality construction process The company regularly gains work through the competitive tender market, but also completes many negotiated contracts for new and existing customers. These contracts enable the client

“We keep our clients and we’re very loyal to them. We always make as much effort as possible to see them right, and a little bit of after completion service goes a long way,” Brad says.

The company chooses to employ its own building labour, rather than subcontract it, to keep a close eye on workmanship quality.

“We have such a tight group of workers and we know how to work together well.

“We’ve kept that same group since before the earthquakes, which is important as we know they have talent and they know our expectations.” CT Bushnell Builders Limited 198 Springs Road Hornby Christchurch T (03) 344 5972 E admin@bushnell.co.nz www.bushnell.co.nz

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As a result, every building they construct is a team effort, where staff willingly share their enthusiasm, expertise and experience to add value to projects.

Current projects include a new building for the Spencer Park Surf Lifesaving Club, which the club did a lot of fundraising for. “We are part of the wider community and it’s great to be involved in a community project where all the suppliers and contractors come to the party to help the project reach completion.”

Having a large team of its own builders allows the company to maintain a high level of quality control on every job it completes.

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Property & Construction | Jones and Wyatt Construction

Building an extensive portfolio It’s no minor feat constructing the largest steel frame building in the Southern Hemisphere, but for the experts at Jones and Wyatt Construction, it’s just another day at the office.

The Willowlea Care Facility, once completed, will be the largest steel frame building in the Southern Hemisphere. It has many unique and innovative components, in a construction and engineering sense, integrating ComFlor 60 metal flooring systems.

Engineered with a lower rib height, ComFlor 60 provides excellent acoustic performance, fire protection and improved vibration dampening properties.

The project’s design also incorporates the use of pre-fabricated bathroom PODs. The bathroom PODs are fully fitted with electrics, plumbing and appliances to ensure rapid installation - saving the client time and money.

The engineering design at Willowlea will use light steel framing in a lot of areas to directly support the Comflor 60 and concrete mid floors - this is the first time these construction elements have been used together in such a way.

No matter how big or complex the task may be, Jones and Wyatt have teams ready to go and can cover all aspects of the job. No challenge is too tough- in fact a challenge is what keeps them going.

Jones and Wyatt Construction offer specialised services in: • Concrete placing • Pre-cast construction • Carpentry • Project management • Painting and decorating • High-quality finishes • Expert advice.

Jones and Wyatt Construction is responsible for the existence of David Shaw Furniture’s showroom and factory, Little Company of Mary and the Asmuss & Co factory in Rolleston, just to name a few. Though they are masters of the commercial build they are no stranger to residential and EQC remedial work.

They have completed more than 100 earthquake repairs with Fletchers and a number of repairs with Steamgroup, now known as Symetri and MWH Recovery, which included foundation and site repairs.

They have also worked with Higgs Construction on Les Mills in Ferrymead and Magoo Mufflers on Ferry Road. On top of that they have an extensive portfolio in budget builds and architecturally designed homes – their abilities are endless.

Jones and Wyatt Construction’s directors, Tim Jones and Sam Wyatt, have more than 40 years on-site experience covering all aspects of building.

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" We work hard to achieve results for all involved, bringing a positive outlook with our enthusiastic team of experienced and specialised tradesmen.

We have teams ready to cover every aspect of construction, from expert planning and advice to high quality finishing, the complexity of the job is a never a problem for us,” they say.

They always go the extra mile to keep their clients happy and are willing to share their expertise to make sure all projects run smoothly and professionally.

With access to specialised equipment even the impossible tasks are possible.

"When you choose Jones and Wyatt you can be assured that your time frames and budgets are met. They work directly alongside you with a high level of transparency to ensure this happens, so you can rest easy knowing that your build is in good hands.

As Tim and Sam’s workload is continually growing they are always looking for skilled tradesmen to join their team. If you have an eye for detail, great work ethic and relevant work experience and qualifications, get in touch with Sam. CT

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Jones and Wyatt Construction 8 Watermill Boulevard Northwood Christchurch T (Tim) 027 214 0841 T (Sam) 021 566 946 E info@jonesandwyatt.co.nz www.jonesandwyatt.co.nz

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Property & Construction | Zero3 Construction

Making the most of every dollar spent

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Renovating your bathroom and kitchen will not only make your home more attractive but is a great way to add value to your house.

We work with the homeowner and they know that when they do their renovations with us there are no middle men - they are dealing directly with the builder who will be doing the work.

It’s estimated that for every dollar you spend renovating your home you’ll usually double that when you sell. With bathrooms and kitchens that figure rises to a 150 percent.

Added to that, you get to enjoy a good looking bathroom and kitchen that is more pleasant to use and better suited to the needs of your family.

Zero3 Construction co-owner, Joe Hamilton, says they work with the home owner to ensure they get the most for every dollar they spend. “We also aim to make the process as stress free and as enjoyable as possible,” says Joe.

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- JOE HAMILTON, CO-OWNER

“We work with the homeowner and they know that when they do their renovations with us there are no middle men - they are dealing directly with the builder who will be doing the work.”

The company specialises in renovations. This includes bathrooms and kitchens, along with building extensions, decks and anything else the home owner requires to improve the look and functionality of their house.

He says using an owner-operator company such as Zero3 Construction also saves the home owner money as they are not paying for overheads and advertising that are often factored into the price when using a larger company.

Zero3 manages the entire renovation process, which includes all trades such as plumbers, electricians, roofers, plasterers, landscapers and pavers.

“All our advertising is done through wordof-mouth referrals from happy clients, and advertising doesn’t come any better or any cheaper than that.”

“We know some excellent subcontractors,” says Joe. “By project managing the job it means the home owner only has to work with one person.

We take full responsibility for every aspect of the building project and manage the trades on the client’s behalf.”

Joe formed Zero3 Construction with Liam Kite.

The two are builders and carpenters. Joe has 10 years building experience, Liam 15 years. Joe says during that time they’ve worked on homes of every style and description, encountered every problem you could come across in the building industry, and found the solution for it.

Leaky homes Zero3 Construction also specialises in fixing leaky buildings for home owners throughout Christchurch and North Canterbury.

Since the Christchurch earthquakes the problems faced by owners of leaky buildings have been all but ignored by the media, says Joe, but there are still many homes in Canterbury affected by leaky building syndrome.

“People often don’t know who they can use to fix this problem. We’re one of the few building companies with lots of experience in this area and are increasingly being recommended to home owners who discover they have a leaky building.”

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Joe says it can be a difficult time for home owners, and Zero3 Construction makes every effort to ensure the remediation process is as stress-free as possible. CT Zero3 Construction 113 Condell Ave Papanui Christchurch T 020 439 3939 E joe@zero3.co.nz www.facebook.com/zero3construction

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