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Seamless integrated systems Once a staff member at Interlink, Mike Gallagher has moved his way up the ladder, becoming owner of the company. A locally owned and operated telecommunications company, Interlink had been operating in Tauranga for more than 20 years, and in October 2018 got a new name and a new man in the driver’s seat. “I started with this company when they specialised in telecommunications,” says Mike. “I then went abroad for
four years and was contracting to an audio visual integrator, working with companies like British Airways and the Ministry of Justice in the UK. “I brought that experience back, changed the direction of this company and bought it.” The multi-faceted company designs intelligent communication solutions specifically catered for the corporate and business sectors. The core of the business is structured computer cabling, professional business telephone systems and audio visual solutions, such as video conferencing and streaming.
“We take a description from a client - a wish list - and we put together a solution that covers off as much as we can for their budget,” says Mike. “Then we supply, install, commission and train them on how to use that system.” Unlike other competitors, Interlink also offers complete communication solutions from start to finish. “Our clients are as small as one person in an office, right up to District Health Boards. “We offer everything from hanging a TV on a wall to delivering a solution for a 300-seat
From client consultation through to training and support, Interlink Intelligent Solutions create personalised audio visual solutions tailored to the client, location and budget. auditorium.” From client consultation through to training and support, Interlink can create personalised audio visual
solutions tailored to you. Call: 07 571 7000 or visit the office at 355 Devonport Road in Tauranga.
The hidden risks of dubious DIY
Homeowners are being warned not to endanger the health and safety of family members or risk invalidating insurance. The plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry has launched a public awareness campaign that adds personality to regulation for effective engagement with consumer audiences. The campaign aims to ensure homeowners are well informed before partaking in the Kiwi spirit of DIY especially when buying a home. It is designed to inform homeowners, businesses and DIY enthusiasts about the simple steps they need take to reduce any risk. It also encourages people to act safely and responsibly around plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work,
using the slogan ‘it’s not child’s play’. The NZ Practising Licence is the unique identifier for every Kiwi to look out for when hiring a tradesperson. The number on the licence links to information on the public register, which can be found via: www.pgdb.co.nz Consumers can quickly and easily look up details and hire a qualified tradesperson with confidence. If a homeowner believes work has been done by someone who is not authorised, or has concerns about the competency of a tradesperson, they can make a complaint to the board. Download the Report-a-Cowboy app to report illegal activity.
Cool your home cheaply The temperatures may still be rising, but thankfully there are a few ways you can cool your home without having to turn on your air conditioning unit. Keeping your blinds closed can help keep out unnecessary heat and prevent your home from becoming a miniature greenhouse. If you’ve got some spare cash, investing in blackout curtains will not only help you sleep better when the sun rises earlier, but could also have an effect on the temperature of your home. Closing the doors on unused rooms helps prevent cool air permeating, and can help cool down the rooms you are using. If you still need extra cooling, filling a big bowl with ice or something equally as cold and positioning it at an angle in front of a large fan can give you an extracold, extra-misty breeze. If you can cook outside using a barbecue, this will save you heating up your home by using your oven.
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