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Raising girls and growing boys An evening on parenting skills discussing gender differences drew 225 attendees from the Wanaka area last week. The seminar titled “Raising Girls and Growing Boys,” was presented by national experts John and Naomi Cowan of Parents Inc. “Attendees indicated on their evaluation forms they
gained new insights, enjoyed the Cowans, and connected with
alone in their parenting journey. All credit goes to them for coming out
A lot of what we try to do is help parents feel they’re not alone in their parenting journey. other parents. A lot of what we try to do is help parents feel they’re not
on a cold winter’s night to learn something new that will help their
kids,” chairperson of local community group Parenting4Life, Kathy Dedo said. Parenting4Life is a community group formed in 2009 with the aim of creating a network connecting parents of children aged 0-18 in the Upper Clutha, and providing parenting support, education, and resources.
Ice cold kea Wanaka’s Chris Riley won the Zumwohl on Ice event at Treble Cone last weekend with his ice carving entitled “Kea” (pictured). PHOTO: wanaka.tv
- Project management boost for Wanaka The construction industry in Wanaka has received a major boost with the recent establishment of a Maxim Projects Ltd office in the area. With 25 years experience in the construction industry including 12 in Wanaka, Richard Fairbairn brings a range of skills to his new role as the local branch manager. Richard is a qualified Quantity Surveyor, has a degree in construction and extensive experience as a project manager including owning and operating his own successful franchise home building company. “At a local level, we will be focused on offering tendering services, full construction contracts, and full independent project management services. We will bring
clients to the Wanaka and Central Otago area, and provide a locally reputable option for independent, reliable, cost effective, hassle free construction, in both residential and commercial sectors. All
Island, with offices in Christchurch, Auckland and Wanaka, Maxim Projects Limited works with a group of partner companies that design and build projects ranging from land subdivisions and
All contractors will be sourced from the local area, and be top quality tradesmen. contractors will be sourced from the local area, and be top quality tradesmen. The entire build, from inception to completion, will be managed by our team,” he said. As a highly regarded independent project management and construction company based in the South
houses to commercial, industrial and retail buildings. Maxim also works closely with Insurer FMG, managing over $50M worth of rebuild projects in Canterbury. Richard said that complementing his local knowledge and expertise, Maxim has a strong infrastructure
backing him in the Wanaka area with substantial in-house expertise including architects, civil and geotechnical engineers and surveyors. “We’ve got a proven track record, resources and backup. We’re here to manage projects, design and build,” Richard said. Maxim Projects’ successful subdivision projects include Highfield (northwest Christchurch), Isaac Lakes at Clearwater (Waimakariri), Copper Ridge (Halswell) and Gateway Estate and Newbrook Terrace (Darfield). The company are also Project Managers and builders for Silverstream Estates. Maxim’s new Wanaka offices are located next to the Post Office at 39 Ardmore Street, Wanaka. *advertorial
Call Richard Fairbairn in the Wanaka Office on 428 4293 mobile 021 488 692 or email richard@maximprojects.co.nz
Richard Fairbairn.
Thursday 05 July to Wednesday 11 July 2012
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