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Sky High The 57-storey Pacifica residential apartment block is set to light up the Auckland skyline.

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Prawn ship reborn

Accolades for Mangatawa development

Ship Repair NZ has just completed a total conversion of 20-metre prawn trawler the San Aramand, operated by Sanford Fisheries, which had suffered damage form fire.

The new offices built for Mangatawa Incorporation have become a prominent landmark for Papamoa Beach.

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Shimmering tower

New centre opens doors

At 57 storeys high and measuring 178 metres tall, The Pacifica, being built in Auckland will be one of New Zealand’s highest residential towers.

The new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre in Beachlands, Auckland, is open for business.

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Ratings tool proves popular

A feather in the cap

The New Zealand Green Building Council has released a new version of its popular Homestar residential rating tool.

Building the new Certified Builders National Support office in Tauranga was a real honour for Tauranga’s Hawes Building.

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Steel scheme reduces risk

Hemp industry on the rise

The Steel Fabrication Certification scheme has had faster uptake from industry than originally anticipated.

Hamilton-based business Hemp Farm NZ says New Zealand’s hemp industry has a bright future with new changes in the pipeline.

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Management and staff from Whangarei-based Ship Repair NZ celebrate the conversion of the Sanford Fisheries operated trawler San Aramand, which had been damaged by fire.

Trawler conversion showcases skills Sue Russell Ship Repair NZ, based in Whangarei, offers a comprehensive range of ship repair, surveying

and refitting services on all kinds of steel hull marine vessels.

Nick Eilering, the company’s manager, says having two slipways, one carrying an 1800 tonne capacity, the other designed for smaller vessels up to 40 tonne, makes Ship Repair NZ the marine servicing company of choice.

“We are fortunate to operate in one of only four deep water ports in New Zealand and the fact that we are the most northerly of these makes our location ideal for commercial fishing vessels operating in the Pacific,” Nick says.

Along with the slipways, one large enough to hold two smaller vessels if necessary, Ship Repair NZ has a wharf with berths of 120m, 67m and 36m complete with all the services and machinery on-site to assist vessels when tied up.

The company employs 40 full-time staff, across a range of divisions, including slipping

crew, administration, engineering and fitting, heavy fabrication and welding.

Nick says there are plenty of challenges that come with taking on large scale refitting projects in particular, given the changing nature of marine regulations from time to time.

“While you always start off with a workscope you are never completely certain what

“We are fortunate to operate in one of only four deep water ports in New Zealand and the fact that we are the most northerly of these makes our location ideal for commercial fishing vessels operating in the Pacific.”

you are going to find in terms of corrosion until you begin work, so there is always an element of uncertainty that you have to factor in to your costs,” Nick explains.

Recently the company undertook a complete conversion of a 20 metre prawn trawler the San Aramand, operated by Sanford Fisheries, which had suffered damage form fire.

“We basically rebuilt the entire inside and workings of the boat, including a new hydraulic fishing package, an all-new structural towing frame and main gantry frame for fishing.

“We installed a new generator, replenished the refrigeration along with new stabiliser installation and a complete new paint job.”

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Ship repair firm in right location for fishing fleet • from page 3 “In all the project took eight months to complete and involved all divisions of the company at various times,” says Nick.

Ship Repair NZ also completed a full survey on two other Sanford vessels recently, the San Columbia and San Tortugas both weighing 205 tonne & 33m long trawlers.

It carried out a full marine survey on the vessels, removing the driveline systems, cutting out corroded plate work and replacing with new and giving both vessels a blast and paint from head to toe.

“We currently have one of the world’s largest wooden sailing ships, Tenacious, out of the water for a full Lloyd’s survey,” says Nick.

“Even though wood is not our target market we still have the skill and knowledge to complete the survey and get her away and sailing.”

While there are plenty of challenges in undertaking often very extensive heavy work on the vessels Nick says it is very satisfying to see just what can be achieved.

“We have a very skilled workforce with us.

Some have been here for years and know their trade extremely well.

“We have also evolved long-standing relationships with our team of specialist tradespeople and suppliers.

“They enable us to confidently go about completing significant and often technically challenging projects on time and to a very high standard.”

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DEVELOPMENT » CMP Construction

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CMP Construction is completing stage one of the Northbridge Retirement project in Northcote, which includes a 100 metre long administration and residential block and 21 two-bedroom apartments.

Groundworks throw up challenges Karen Phelps Northbridge Retirement complex on Auckland’s North Shore is one of CMP Construction’s most challenging projects to date, says the company’s commercial manager Andrew Moore.

The company is completing stage one of the six stage project located in Northcote, which includes a 100-metre long administration and residential block, 21 two-bedroom apartments and additional facilities including a heated pool, a gym and a recreation pavilion.

Building the project in a gully has necessitated a series of complex retaining walls, rock anchors, and drainage challenges.

The already challenging situation was further complicated when two underground streams were discovered below the site and Auckland experienced a great deal of wet weather last winter.

“To give some idea our excavator was bogged down to its top track at times – more than a metre below ground level. For each concrete slab poured, we had to wait four weeks for it to settle before we were able to move on to the next phase,” he says.

The project has also required working within an existing retirement village meaning that factors such as noise control measures are especially stringent and geotechnical requirements demanding, says Andrew.

Stage one is earmarked for completion in September.

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Complex groundworks • from page 6 As each stage is completed, residents will move from their existing apartments to brand new ones, while the former buildings will be progressively demolished. Stage Two of this development starts in October.

Andrew expects that CMP Construction will be working on the various stages for around six years and says the project will amply demonstrate the company’s willingness to learn new skills and adaptability in trying circumstances.

“We’ve learned a lot on the ground and have had things monitored constantly by consultants to ensure everything meets applicable standards.

Perseverance would sum up how we have applied ourselves to this project to achieve a high quality result for the client. This first stage is the most challenging and we expect following stages to be easier – we’ve not only learned a lot but also ground conditions should not be as complex,” he says.

CMP Construction was started more than 20 years ago by present managing director Ron Macrae.

The company has earned a solid reputation for offering professional, innovative and cost effective

“To give some idea our excavator was bogged down to its top track at times – more than a metre below ground level.”

A series of complex retaining walls, rock anchors, drainage problems and the discovery of two underground streams were just some of the challenges for Auckland based CMP Construction on stage one of the Northbridge retirement village project. services for construction and civil works contracts valued from $1 million to $50 million plus.

Recent years have seen the company predominate in high quality commercial, industrial and apartment developments throughout New Zealand. CMP Construction has completed a range of projects including hotels, multi-storey apartments and office buildings, warehouses, heritage building refurbishments, internal fitouts and civil works.

The company head office is in Auckland where most of the company activity is located, although

projects have been undertaken in other major centres of the country and the Pacific region.

The company is currently completing a number of projects including Rose Garden Apartments in Albany and the 10 storey Oasis Apartments in Myers Park, Auckland.

The 10-level apartment building sited on Poynton Terrace close to Karangahape Road is nearing completion and features an innovative automated car stacking system for residents’ cars.

The system is new to New Zealand and Andrew expects it could help to solve Auckland’s

housing problem by eliminating the need to take up unnecessary space for car parking as well as prove advantageous to developers’ bottom lines. It is just another example of how CMP Construction is ready and able to incorporate new products and technology into builds for the benefit of clients.

“This stacker will allow 28 cars to be placed in a space that would usually only fit eight vehicles.

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DEVELOPMENT » Plus Architecture

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The Pacifica will offer 282 apartments with views out to Great Barrier Island. At 57 storeys and 178 metres tall, it will be one of New Zealand’s highest residential towers.

‘Shimmering’ tower on city skyline Karen Phelps At 57 storeys high and measuring 178 metres tall, The Pacifica will be one of New Zealand’s highest residential towers.

“Previous experience in large scale buildings was invaluable to the design process,” says Jaimin Atkins, one of the directors of Plus Architecture, the Auckland and Christchurch based studio responsible for the design.

“As a firm we bring a lot of international experience to the New Zealand market as well as a fresh design look and aesthetic.”

Jaimin says the driving force behind the design of The Pacifica was to celebrate the height of the building by aesthetically expressing its verticality which would stand out against the largely horizontal aesthetic of the existing skyline of Auckland’s CBD. “The four glass ‘columns’ on each corner of the towers corner denote the four main interfaces of the site at ground level, which, as the building rises, form a distinctive ‘twist’ pattern, reminiscent of the Maori pikupiku fern, that then rise vertically into the sky. The building’s shimmering glass façade is designed to be reminiscent of the sparkling

waters of the Waitemata Harbour and will reflect the surrounding city and waterfront,” he says The Pacifica will offer 282 apartments, some of which will have views out to Great Barrier Island. Apartments above the 26th floor will have enclosed winter gardens while some lower level apartments offer balconies. The building will also include amenities such as a lap pool, sauna, steam room, spa, gym and yoga studio, residents’ lounge, library and barbeque terrace. A 35-suite boutique hotel, high end restaurant and café will be on the lower levels, as well as a new laneway which will help activate the site at ground level, encouraging pedestrian traffic.

The Pacifica is developed by Hengyi Pacific, an affiliate of Chinese company Shandong HYI, who have already undertaken similar developments in Melbourne such as The William, Lighthouse and Swanston Central.

With the scope including interior design and construction documentation – a particular expertise of Plus – the scale of this project drew on experience in large scale design from across the Plus Architecture network, says Jaimin. With Australian studios in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Plus expanded into the New Zealand

The Pacifica apartments will have dramatic views over Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. market in 2015 with offices in Auckland and Christchurch.

One of the company’s inaugural projects in New Zealand was the St Martin’s Community Centre in Christchurch. Approximately 200 square metres in area, Jaimin says that the new community centre could easily be mistaken for a house. Plus Architecture’s design features a single storey with pitched roofs and utilises recycled bricks from houses in the surrounding area damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

“Conceived as a home, but with a library, meeting rooms and other community facilities, there’s a strong sense of nurturing and domesticity.

We wanted to take a community approach to architecture, demonstrating that you can produce a beautiful building but with an understanding of how to spend money to get the most bang for buck for the community,” he says.

Jaimin says the aim was to create a multi-use building and for that reason Plus Architecture shied away from designing spaces for specific uses, particularly with regards to the exterior spaces.

“You can put a seat outside for people to sit

on but a jogger might lean on it to do stretches, someone else might lie down on it or tie their dog to it. We wanted to design a building people could use – internally and externally – in a multitude of ways so it invites interpretation.

“If you design spaces that are nice to be in people will choose how they want to use them. St Martins Community Centre is a building that is not defined by its definition but by its lack of definition.”

Jaimin says no matter what the project Plus Architecture brings a unique approach to every commission and doesn’t have a distinct ‘style’.

“We design to suit the client and site. Both are driving factors in the influence of the resulting design so the building is in context and place.”

The company is currently working on a number of large and medium scale projects and the practice is expanding rapidly.

“We only set up in New Zealand two years ago and we already have two offices with eight staff in Christchurch and twelve in Auckland.

“We’re conscious of growing organically and sustainably so we continue to achieve positive outcomes for our clients.”

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Locals embrace new shopping centre Karen Phelps The new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre in Beachlands, Auckland, is open for business and those who are trading in the centre have been busy, says site administrator, Alix Bonnington.

“The response from locals has been really positive,” she says.

“We are in such a great location as everyone going to and from Maraetai and Beachlands has to go past here.”

Constructed by Treadstone Properties, the new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre project was initiated when Progressive Enterprises wanted to build a new supermarket in the area and approached Treadstone Properties, which it had worked with previously, for help.

Construction of the centre started in March last year.

Designed by Parker Warburton Team Architects, the centre is set over two levels. Alix says the brief was to create a town centre with a beach-feel to reflect the location.

A mix of claddings has been used and pohutukawas and titokis planted around the site add to the atmosphere.

Planter boxes with seating allow customers to relax and enjoy all the centre has to offer.

Countdown is the key tenant in the centre and was officially opened on April 28 by Andrew Bayly, MP for Hunua.

“Beachlands is a vibrant growing community, and the new supermarket will be a welcome addition to the surrounding area,” Mr Bayly said at the launch.

“The store opening also means more jobs and a new shopping experience for customers in the area, which is great to see,” he said.

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Businesses flock to new Beachlands centre • from page 12 Countdown Beachlands offers wider aisles, an expansive fresh produce department, a full production bakery and a dedicated health food section.

The store is part of Countdown’s continued commitment to investing in communities around New Zealand.

Other businesses that have established themselves at the Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre include a medical centre and pharmacy, Domino’s Pizza, Harcourts, Five Star Nails and AllFit. A burger store, sushi business and Sierra Cafe, WaffleZilla, Xtreme Beauty, The Franklin Taphouse and Kitchen and Mal’s Barber have all taken leases.

The development offers total retail space of over 3000sqm and floor leases of 51sqm to 200sqm are still available but filling fast, says Alix.

The spaces are suitable for a variety of retailers including café, restaurant, bar, fast food, takeaway, fashion and accessories, hair

and beauty, banking, trade retail, dental and veterinary businesses to name but a few.

Office suites are also available from 71140sqm and solicitor and accountancy firms have already taken up residence. Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre also offers plenty of car parking.

The new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre is situated near several subdivisions including Spinnaker Bay and Pine Harbour, which has seen the local population grow fast.

Alix says that Beachlands is expanding quickly and, with plenty of land in the area for future development, businesses trading in the Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre will be kept busy keeping up with demand.

“Beachlands is a rapidly growing part of Auckland and we are very excited to be based here.

“There are certainly good opportunities for businesses to establish themselves in the area at Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Treadstone Group

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Relaxed design reflects ‘beachy’ feel Karen Phelps The design of the new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre in Beachlands, Auckland, aims to reflect the local area and provide a distinctly different shopping centre from the norm, says architect Simon Parker from Parker Warburton Team Architects.

“It was important to deliver a beachy relaxed feel to the development to make it distinct from other urban or inner city shopping precincts. The Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre has its own unique character,” he says.

It is not the first time that Parker Warburton Team Architects has worked for this particular developer. The company has also designed similar mixed-use developments in Hobsonville and Mt Roskill.

Even though the Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre is a large building Simon was aiming to achieve a more diverse community feel with this design. This led him to intentionally break down the building to give the appearance of a row of smaller buildings that had evolved over time ensuring it knitted into the existing semi-rural vernacular that is Beachlands.

This concept of ‘additive massing’ has been reinforced by including narrower links between buildings. The resulting building appears both friendly and relaxed enticing shoppers to spend time there rather than rush, he says.

The smaller buildings Simon designed have a high degree of variety between one another achieved by way of different façade compositions including weatherboard and plaster, windows, cladding, colour and veranda types. This also establishes a very human scale to the overall development, so that it sits comfortably within the existing built environment.

A variety of different roof and parapet forms has been used to achieve an irregular skyline, working in conjunction with the additive massing concept to help break down the visual scale of the development. Colours chosen also reflect the beachy theme and rely on a palette of creams, greys and blues.

Simon says that on such projects encouraging pedestrian flow and vibrancy is vital. This was partially achieved by ensuring certain shops had entrances to both the car park and Kouka Road to make it easy for people to move around the development. Outdoor seating and spaces encourage relaxation and can provide both shelter from and the ability to enjoy the weather.

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A variety of different facades and roof and parapet forms have been used on the new Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre in Beachlands.

Over the last 40 years the practice has developed unique skills in designing residential, institutional and commercial buildings in Otago and nationwide.

Simon says great pride is taken on combining innovative design with commercial awareness to create places of value for clients with many buildings designed by the practice having won architectural and conservation awards.

He says the success of the Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre can be seen by the enthusiastic uptake of tenancies.

He says Parker Warburton Team Architects’ experience in designing other similar developments was key to ensuring a variety of flexible spaces that would attract a good range of tenants.

“Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre is unique in terms of look and feel. It will really add a lot of character to the Beachlands area.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Terrace Views - ZB Homes

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New show home fits beach lifestyle Kelly Deeks A new show home at the Terrace Views subdivision has the Bay of Plenty’s ZB Homes perfectly placed to take full advantage of the rapidly growing population at the seaside settlement of Papamoa.

ZB Homes has made its new show home an example of what clients could have on the smaller, 400sqm sections typical at Terrace Views.

“We had to provide a different looking show home of a different size to suit this different market at Papamoa,” says ZB Homes managing director Rik Flowerday.

“At Terrace Views, the section sizes are smaller, at an average of 400sqm.

“They are more economical than The Lakes, they are close to the beach, and a lot of people want to live out there.

“What we’ve designed is something that will fit on a lot of those sections.”

The 165sqm show home on a 400sqm site has been designed and built to ZB Homes’ standard specifications, with a couple of upgrades including mosaic tiles on the bathroom floor and the kitchen finished in white gum.

“We’re going with a tropical, Balinese style for the way the show home will be dressed and landscaped, which suits the Papamoa area and the beach,” Rik says.

“Our interior design has been done by Yellowfox, and as part of our standard package, all of our clients get to work with Yellowfox as well to choose their colours and finishes.”

The home incorporates three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and open plan kitchen, living, and dining.

It features a gas fireplace, a large kwila deck off the master bedroom and loving room, and a private courtyard on the west side of the house, looking out to the Papamoa Hills.

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The professional team of five at Franklin Architectural Design develop concept design ideas into reality, so clients can see what their project looks like early in the design process, utilising the latest Archicad 3D technology to produce high quality, innovative, and interactive designs.

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Architectural Design has worked with Registered Master Builders House of the Year winners on award winning housing and multi-unit developments.

One of the key reasons for moving to the Bay of Plenty was the opportunity for Franklin Architectural Design to work alongside ZB Homes.

Together ZB Homes and Franklin Architectural Design have developed a process which involves clients in the creation of their home as a team approach from inception.

“ZB Homes sales consultants in conjunction with me meet with our clients to discuss ideas and put together a design brief, enabling our clients to get full input into their new home working alongside our team from the very start,” says Kim. “We visit our clients’ sites to start building their briefs and discussing ideas with them on site.” The process begins with discussing a concept and together, a preliminary

design is developed. “We find this is the best basis for achieving what our clients are looking for quickly and efficiently,” Kim says.

A pencil sketch keeping clients’ budgets in mind is presented and approved before Franklin Architectural Design proceeds to 3D design, showing clients in house what ther project will look like from all angles, and allowing them to visualise the outcome at this early stage.

“We find discussing all project requirements and finishes through with our clients at this point highly beneficial, so everyone is on the same page.”

A 3D design is approved, and costing developed with project specifications and details completed in conjunction with yourselves. With contracts signed, clients’ projects are then completed through to building consent stage.

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DEVELOPMENT » Terrace Views - ZB Homes

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Show home fits the bill • from page 18 Cladding is brick and long run with some feature linear weatherboard, and on the interior ZB Homes has used a range of different colours and different finishes to demonstrate its possible to have something different without blowing the budget.

Eldon Frost from EB Contracting will complete the tropical themed landscaping with palms and ferns before the show home’s opening on August 26.

The new show home sits on one of 10 sites bought by ZB Homes in stages one and two of Terrace Views, and the company now only has two left to sell, with house and land packages starting from $640,000.

Rik says all ZB Homes houses are designed to suit their section, the client’s specific brief, and the budget.

“We have our clients working with an architectural designer right from the start, so homes are designed to suit each client’s own individual needs, wants, and budget.

“Then we work with Yellowfox to help our clients put some wow factor into their new home, even if they’re on a tight budget.”

ZB Homes Bay of Plenty opened for business in 2014 and has since built more than 100 homes.

Many of these have been for referred or repeat customers, who come back to work with ZB Homes because the company can be trusted and depended

“We have our clients working with an architectural designer right from the start, so homes are designed to suit each client’s own individual needs, wants, and budget.” on for quality, flexibility, and progress.

“We know the communication with our clients is paramount to accomplishing success,” Rik says.

“We enjoy making our clients happy, and welcoming them into their new home and handing over the keys is the best part of the job, and why we are in the business.”

Whether designing and building a new home on a client’s own section, or providing one of its varied house and land packages, or building a property for investment, ZB Homes provides experienced and knowledgeable support.

“We can suggest options and guide you through any part of the process, and we can deliver a flexible and premium solution to meet your individual needs.”

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Care programme sets builder apart Karen Phelps Classic Builders is pleased to be offering a range of house and land packages in the Terrace Views subdivision at Papamoa.

The company has a range of three and four bedroom homes on sections ranging from 325 square metres to 578 square metres, available in stage two called Park Terrace.

Classic Builders regional manager for the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, Paul Taylor, says the subdivision has a nice coastal and rural feel being located within walking distance to Papamoa Beach and with views to the hills.

Classic Builders is currently building a number of homes in the sold out stage one called Sunrise Terrace. It will offer house and land packages in the yet to be released stage three of the development and Paul says that interested people can contact Classic Builders so a package can be put together to suit their needs.

Kiwi-owned and operated Classic Builders began almost 20 years ago when Peter Cooney and Matt Lagerberg saw a need in the market for quality, value-for-money homes, delivered within a pre-agreed time frame and at a fixed price.

Founded in the Bay of Plenty, Classic Builders is the largest residential house builder in the Bay of Plenty, and is the fourth largest residential building company in New Zealand, says Paul.

Classic Builders now builds over 500 homes a year and includes offices in the Waikato, Northland, Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown.

Classic Builders is still owned by Peter, Matt and a group of shareholders avoiding the franchise model, which marks a distinct point of difference.

Paul says that the Classic Builders model allows the company to avoid the typical fees of the franchise model making the home build more cost effective for clients as well as allowing Classic Builders the ability to make quick and precise decisions.

“Customers also have the advantage of dealing with the owners on a day-to-day basis as each regional manager is also a shareholder in the business,” says Paul.

A point of difference is that the company

Bay of Plenty based Classic Builders is offering house and land packages in the Terrace Views subdivision at Papamoa.

is supported by a highly functional computer system, which means client services run seamlessly from the beginning to the end of a home build. An important part of the company’s systems is the Classic Care customer care programme.

In 2013 and 2014 Classic Builders was awarded New Zealand’s best large builder for customer satisfaction, level of service and likelihood of referral in the BRANZ New House Owners Satisfaction Survey, which Paul says was largely as a result of Classic Care.

“Classic Care’s main focus is on client satisfaction. We are constantly looking at ways to improve communication with clients, gain a better understanding of their needs and ensure that our people, our suppliers and our services are meeting those needs.

“If something isn’t right, Classic Care helps us identify it and fix it immediately, even if a client moved into their home years ago.

“We believe we are the only building company in New Zealand to operate an industry leading customer care programme,” says Paul.

Classic Builders offers house and land packages as well as a full design and build option.

The company also offers a range of over 150 plans ranging from $200,000 to multi million dollar residences.

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DEVELOPMENT » Terrace Views - Generation Homes

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Home reflects latest building trends Karen Phelps Generation Homes has just opened a brand new architecturally designed show home at Terrace Views in Papamoa, which takes advantage of the Bay of Plenty’s climate and lifestyle.

Located at 56 Farrier Street, the 210 square metre show home is based on Generation Home’s new Waikare plan and was customised to the section. Clad in vertical cedar and white brick the home offers four bedrooms and internal double garage.

Dual entrances in the centre of the home connect seamlessly with a spacious open plan layout which includes the living, family and dining area, as well as a modern kitchen, large walk-in pantry and island bench.

Other features include a large outdoor entertaining area and freestanding bath. The home offers flexibility as the fourth bedroom could be used as a study or home office.

“Our new Terrace Views show home reflects the latest residential building trends from functional outdoor entertaining areas to stylish and customised interiors,” said Lyndon Marshall, regional director of Generation Homes Tauranga.

Generation Homes is offering a range of house and land packages in the popular subdivision, which is sited to enjoy views of the Papamoa Hills with the ocean close by.

Lyndon says that Terrace Views is aimed at the discerning homeowner with a focus on high standard housing.

The subdivision will include walkways, cycle ways, timber boardwalks and open green spaces. Ponds, parks, and native wetland planting are a planned part of the development.

Generation Homes was established in Tauranga in 1997, and is focused on providing affordable houses without compromising on quality or design.

Importantly Generation Homes is not a franchise system – all Generation Homes businesses are owned in a 50 per cent partnership by the local owner/operator and Generation Homes New Zealand.

Lyndon has a long history in the building industry and spent 15 years as a builder, owning and managing Skyline Buildings and Garages for four years before becoming the first Generation Homes Joint Venture partner in 2008.

Although Generation Homes has specialised in offering house and land packages in existing

The Terrace Views show home by Generation Homes is clad in vertical cedar and white brick and offers four bedrooms, internal double garage, freestanding bath and stylish kitchen.

“We give certainty to buyers – that’s the key. They know the exact amount their house will cost...” developments it now also builds on client’s own land as well.

The company has more than 200 architecturally-designed plans to choose from and offers a 100 per cent fixed price and ontime delivery contract, 10-year Master Build Guarantee and 12-month warranty on all building works.

“We give certainty to buyers – that’s the key.

They know the exact amount their house will cost so there are no escalating prices and when they can move into their home,” says Lyndon.

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“Our new show home provides all the things people need for beach style living and is a good example of what we can offer.

“We have a range of house and land packages available in key subdivisions around Papamoa, including Terrace Views, and we are ready to help our customers to find the right house and land package to suit their lifestyle and family.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Haydn & Rollett - Manukau Toyota

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Expansion based around customers Karen Phelps Manukau Toyota is focusing even more on the experience its customers have when they come into the dealership, which has led to a major expansion and upgrade of facilities, says company operations manager Michaela Tamati.

“Our focus is primarily on our customers – how they feel when they are here and ensuring they have the best experience possible so that Manukau Toyota is a home away from home and that we remain their favourite car dealer,” she says.

The workshop in Gladding Place will almost double in size to meet increasing demand. It will also include a covered drive-through area so customers can simply pull up and be assisted.

The service and parts department has also been significantly enhanced with a new décor and floor layout.

“Before we had a large service desk from behind which we served customers.

“We felt this separated us from our clients and so the space is now open plan. The drive behind this was to have more personal interaction with our customers,” says Michaela.

Pods at the front of the service lounge space provide a convenient point for customer interaction.

A clean modern décor plus new furniture in the waiting area makes for a comfortable atmosphere as people wait.

There is also a counter with bar stools complete with USB charging and power points so customers can work on their computers or charge their devices if they wish.

Floor to ceiling windows between the service and parts department and the workshop will allow customers to watch work getting completed on their vehicle while they enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and a snack.

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A major expansion and upgrade of facilities, centred on growing demand for services and customer satisfaction, is under way at Manukau Toyota.

Michaela says the dealership will also be trialling new technology, such as a Technical Information Module (TIM) app to further enhance the customer experience.

“Customers can become overwhelmed with all the technical aspects so this app displays all the Toyota models and layouts and we can physically take them through their car on screen and point things out in a fun, animated way,” she says.

Michaela says they will also be looking at utilizing an app which will allow technicians to make notes about vehicles on tablets rather than using pen and paper.

This will increase accuracy, efficiency and

speed resulting in a faster service for clients, she says. Internal works have started on the expansion project and the dealership expects to be operating as normal from August.

This year Manukau Toyota celebrates 26 years of operation in Auckland. Manukau Toyota is owned by Howard Trading Ltd and has six branches operating in South Auckland. They are located at Takanini, Pukekohe, Manukau and Botany.

They also have a branch at the Airport and a specialist commercial vehicle branch at 579 Great South Rd. A brand new branch is also on the drawing boards and will be opened in Botany late next year.

Manukau Toyota offers a huge selection of new 2017 Toyotas along with a full range of used cars and commercials. The company employs 185 staff, with plans to increase staff numbers due to the recent expansion. Michaela says the goals of the business remain firmly focused on the customer and ensuring their experience when dealing with Manukau Toyota is a great one.

“With a forward thinking strategy, a foundation set in award-winning service excellence and a team-wide intent to provide sustainably lasting hospitality, Manukau Toyota is positioned to meet the challenges and expectations of customers today and well into the future.”

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The workshop will almost double in size at Manukau Toyota as part of a major expansion to cater for growing demand. The upgrade will also include a covered drive through area, an enhanced service and parts department and floor to ceiling windows between the service and parts department and the workshop, which will allow customers to watch work being done on their vehicle.

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“Achieving the highest levels of compliance – both regarding product and installation as well as health and safety – is at the forefront of every job we undertake,” he says.

It is this attitude and focus on excellence that has led to significant growth since the business was started by Kyle and his father Neill, who brings over 25 years industry experience, in 2014.

Based in Penrose, Auckland, the company now completes contracts nationwide.

Services offered include supply and installation of metal roofing and cladding, guttering and spouting, flashings, edge protection and insulated panels.

The company undertakes roof maintenance as well as new roofs, roof painting and roofing healthcare checks and reports.

The focus is on commercial and larger scale residential projects.

High levels of professionalism are apparent in every facet of the business – from how staff dress and behave on site to the solutions provided to clients.

Remarkable Roofing employs a full-time Health and Safety Manager reflecting the huge focus the company places on this aspect of each job.

Kyle says the company works with clients to provide a comprehensive risk assessment and control document that not only keeps workers safe but also protects

the client who shares responsibility for health and safety on their buildings.

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Remarkable Roofing can offer clients a complete solution. For example, the company recently completed the roof, translucent roof sheeting, safety netting and edge protection, flashings, downpipes, soffits and membrane gutters as well as the metal cladding for the building for the Manukau Toyota extension project subcontracting to Haydn & Rollett Property Services.

“We always try to assist in the speedy delivery of each project and provide solutions for some of the more tricky details that might come up,” explains Kyle.

“We certainly appreciate working with long term client such as Haydn & Rollett on projects such as this to come up with the best result together for the client.”

Remarkable Roofing works with engineers and architects providing the right advice, so the best solution is reached.

Kyle says it is important for the company to spend this time in the design phase providing options and advice ensuring compliance codes are met, and the solution will suit the long term needs of the client.

Of course, the highly experienced team plays a big part in the success of each project, says Kyle.

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DEVELOPMENT » Lanta Construction & Interiors

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Lanta delivers on Towerblock project Auckland’s Southpark Corporation is a privately owned company that has been successfully developing properties for over 30 years.

The company’s recent work on a multistorey building in Como Street, Takapuna, also demonstrates its reputation for tackling challenging projects in short time frames.

The project was contracted to Lanta Construction & Interiors for design and build when a good portion of the fifth level was damaged due to fire.

“The project’s nature was unusual as we were dealing with fire damage across floors within our office tower, and affected customers,” says Jarrod Mcgregor, head of property for Southpark.

Lanta also ended up completing integrated fitouts for three individual tenancies.

The company completed emergency works to secure the weather tightness before moving on to tackle the design and build aspects of the contract.

Lanta’s Ross Pett says the project involved erecting scaffolding five storeys high as workers replaced the aluminium glazing on the facade.

He says that as the project was undertaken in a live site with people working in the other levels of the 11 storey building, robust project management was essential as well as closely liaising with other tenants and the building manager,.

“For example, things such as interconnected services needed to be managed carefully to avoid disruption to other tenants.

“It was a turn-key design and build project for which Lanta has become renowned, completed to a tight programme.

“Clients come to us because they know that we can deliver.”

Lanta undertakes boutique commercial, education, retail and health projects.

The company works on a variety of contracts including interiors, construction and design and build. Lanta was started in 2004 by Ross and business partner David Rodgers.

Both are qualified builders and David is also a qualified quantity surveyor. Between the pair they bring Lanta clients over five decades of building experience.

Ross says a key point of difference for the company is that either he or Dave are personally involved in every project which Lanta undertakes.

Lanta Construction & Interiors works on a variety of contracts including interiors, construction and design and build.

“Our programming and project management, quantity surveying, tendering and turn-key services prove invaluable to our clients.

“Because we have one director or senior project manager dedicated to each project this is how we maintain such good control over quality and timing of projects.”

Sound environmental practices are integral to how the company works.

It also makes economic sense, says Ross.

As an example he says that when the company stopped outsourcing the majority of its demolition waste removal and instead began sorting and recycling on site it ended up saving not only resources but money.

He says the company strives to create less waste in the first place where possible with small changes netting big results.

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Volume 16 | Issue 4

BUILDING » New Zealand Green Building Council

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Homestar rating tool proving popular Karen Phelps More people are using the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Homestar rating tool with a significant increase over the past two years, says NZGBC director of market transformation, Sam Archer.

“The tool has had exponential growth and now around 6700 new homes are registered under Homestar, up from 670 in two years indicating a ten fold increase since 2015,” Sam says.

“This proves that New Zealanders want reliable and independent assurance that they are buying and building, healthier homes that attain high standards of sustainability and efficiency,” he says.

Homestar was introduced in 2011 in response to the property and construction sector’s desire to provide a recognised stamp of approval for home sustainability and performance in New Zealand.

Sam says that Homestar was developed from successful international rating tools and adapted for New Zealand’s conditions. It can be used on any residential building, from stand-alone homes to multi-unit dwellings.

A home is rated on a scale from 1 to 10: 1 means it needs significant work and 10 indicates international best practice. He says that most new homes in New Zealand built to Building Code achieve a 3-4 Homestar rating and most existing homes only achieve a 2-3 Homestar rating.

Sam says that a high Homestar rated home helps homeowners save money on home operating costs, results in better health and well being for occupants and helps reduce climate impacts.

In order to encourage further usage of the tool an updated version, that is even easier to use, will be available from end of July. Its release follows six months of industry input, a national tour, advisory group and scoping papers.

Greenstar Performance is another tool that the NZGBC will release later this year. Aimed at existing commercial buildings, the tool will help builders, developers and building owners to determine the status of the building.

Sam says the tool was released in Australia two years ago and there has been huge uptake by those undertaking new builds.

“There is a real desire by landlords to benchmark buildings and improve their stock. It assists in the marketing of the building making it more attractive to tenants.

“It is also becoming important for the investor market globally in recognition of the risks around climate change and possible government regulation changes around buildings,” he explains.

EECA Business in collaboration with the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has also introduced NABERSNZ - a scheme to measure and rate the energy performance of office buildings in New Zealand.

Sam says NABERS is already mandatory for commercial buildings in Australia over 1000 square metres and can see the same happening in New Zealand one day. Already this year NZGBC has doubled the number of rated buildings compared with the previous three years the scheme has been in existence.

The tools though are just part of what the NZGBC offers. A not-for-profit, industry organisation it was formed in 2005 and became a member of the World Green Building Council in 2006.

The NZGBC promotes the benefits of sustainable buildings and assists the property and construction sector to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to be able to deliver a sustainable built environment.

There are more than 70 green building councils around the world. NZGBC is also a member of the Construction Industry Council.

So what defines a ‘green building’? Sam says a “green” building is one that is designed, built and operated in ways that reduce or remove any negative impact on the environment and the people using it. Green buildings make more efficient use of resources such as energy and water, and provide healthier environments for people to live and work in. Green building practices can also reduce construction and operation costs.

He says that green buildings are also good for the bottom line as green commercial buildings deliver

The New Zealand Green Building Council has just released the latest version of its popular Homestar rating tool.

“New Zealanders want reliable and independent assurance that they are buying and building, healthier homes....” better returns for owners and investors, and are in greater demand from tenants.

“International evidence shows that green buildings enjoy better occupancy and better returns,” he says.

He says New Zealand has one of the weakest building codes in the developed world, something he is keen to see change but says he is encouraged by the number of large organisations choosing to become members such as Auckland Airport, Housing NZ, Tamaki Regeneration Company, Watercare and RCP, who are just some of the newest members.

“Our vision is that New Zealanders live, work and play in healthy, efficient and productive buildings in a sustainable built environment,” says Sam. “The fact more people are using the NZGBC rating tools is evidence that the message is getting out there and we are moving in the right direction.”

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Despite being retired he’s now running a successful company selling environmentally friendly ‘dunnies’ to boaties and owners of motor homes, off the grid homes and holiday homes.

Enviromarine is the sole New Zealand agent for Air Head composting toilets, the brand John has been successfully using on his own boat for many years. The toilet separates liquids from solids. He says that both can be beneficial to the environment on their own but the combination of the two results in a toxic mix on which millions of dollars is spent in our sewerage system to purify and pump this waste along a huge piped system that invariably ends up in our oceans.

The Air Head looks like any conventional toilet but is different in that it replaces the ‘flush’ button with a stainless steel crank handle on the side of the unit. Instead of flushing with water the user just gives the handle a couple of spins and the composting factory beneath the seat

springs into operation. There is a quantity of peat moss here that gradually turns the human waste into humus that can be dug into a flower garden or used as a booster for the garden compost heap. Ten litres of peat moss will last two people approximately two months before it needs changing. A small integral 12V fan draws air over the composting chamber supplying it with the oxygen it needs to do its thing.

The liquids flow into a tank in the front of the toilet that simply unclips for emptying.

John says the product presents many advantages for boaties and mobile home owners: no need to dump into the ocean and no need to plan road trips around sewer pump-out stations. For off-grid dwellers the product also provides many advantages. He says the simple design of the Air Head and ease of use helps people adapt to the refreshing new system easily and simply.

Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn't mean it’s necessarily the best solution.

John questions the environmental impacts of flushing a toilet with water when self-composting toilets provide a perfectly good alternative. “There is an immense amount of

water used and related infrastructure necessary for us to flush a toilet. It is estimated that every one of us has flushes away 6,500 litres of treated water a year,” he says.

John plans to add other products to his range and is on the look out to partner with organisations that are ecology-focused with a view to minimising the damage that land based activities are imposing on the ocean.

And this is a key point, John stresses Enviromarine is not just about selling products but more importantly it is about protecting the marine environment for generations to come.

And he certainly walks the walk - Enviromarine NZ Limited is Blue Flag Certified, an internationally recognised and respected eco-label that is awarded annually to beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boating operators that have met strict criteria.

“Our coastline offers wonderful cruising grounds and a myriad of anchorages to thousands of boaties annually,” says John.

“Enviromarine NZ Ltd promotes products and practices that are beneficial to the marine environment and aims to encourage an awareness of the health of our oceans.”

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BUILDING » BOINZ 50 Year Conference

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BOINZ celebrates first 50 in style Karen Phelps The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) continues to go from strength to strength.

The Institute recently held its 50th annual conference and expo in Auckland, with the event attracting around 300 attendees from all around the country.

Attendees came from a range of professions including building surveying, building control professionals, regulatory authorities, government representatives, architects and engineers, builders and developers.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the organisation the 2017 conference offered a fuller programme than usual as well as a number of panel discussions on issues pertinent to the industry, which were particularly valuable to attendees, says BOINZ president Kerry Walsh.

As BOINZ has also dropped its joining fee since September last year to celebrate the organisation’s 50th birthday milestone, a special breakfast event was held at the conference to welcome new members. A reunion on the Sunday evening was another special event which included past prominent members and presidents: “They all have so many years of knowledge and wisdom to offer to the younger members so it was a very special occasion,” says Kerry.

The conference also included the annual Excellence Awards and this year a special award was added to honour those in the nine branches nationwide who dedicate many hours of their time voluntarily.

The Gala Dinner and Excellence Awards ceremony was opened by the Minister of Building and Construction Nick Smith.

The expo is another important part of the event and included 34 exhibitors as well as a special exhibition of memorabilia collected for the event.

Around 120 objects and 172 magazines were received making the exhibition a real showcase of how far the organisation has come over the past 50 years, says Kerry.

The 2018 conference and expo will be held at the Dunedin Centre, May 13-16, 2018 and registrations will open closer to the event.

The organisation is also hold its annual Senior Building Control Officers’ Forum at Te Papa, Wellington, this month.

The forum is specifically designed for senior building control professionals, government officials and others in a senior or management level position that have an interest in the building control sector.

BOINZ is a non-profit registered charitable organisation.

The Institute has a national office based in Wellington and nine branches nationwide representing over 1200 members engaged in building surveying in both the public and private sectors.

The organisation has a proud history starting when the New Zealand Institute of Building Inspectors was formed in 1967.

To keep up with changing roles they changed their name to the Building Officials Institute of New

The conference also included the annual Excellence Awards and this year a special award was added to honour those in the nine branches nationwide who dedicate many hours of their time voluntarily.

“We will continue to raise the status and advance the interests of the profession of building surveyors...”

Zealand in 1992 and the Institute of New Zealand Plumbing & Drainage Inspectors amalgamated in 1998, followed by the New Zealand Institute of Clerks of Works.

Milestones over the years include a national conference held every year since the Institute’s formation, the creation of the national office in 2005 and the Training Academy established in 2006, which offers courses to provide Continual Professional Development.

In 2011 BOINZ coordinated over 400 building officers into Christchurch immediately after the February 22 earthquake to assist in the undertaking of 72,000 residential post-disaster building evacuations, known as Operation Suburb.

Kerry says looking forward the Institute is focusing on establishing a new comprehensive diploma in building surveying to encourage people into the sector and help to meet the skills shortage

the industry is facing.

The Institute also offers recruitment services and accreditation for pre-purchase property inspectors.

And he says that reaching the 50 year milestone is “very significant”.

“It’s something that we are very proud of.

“We will continue to raise the status and advance the interests of the profession of building surveyors, supporting our members to improve the quality and performance of New Zealand’s built environment.”

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BUILDING » BetterShedz Kerikeri

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A shed for all seasons....

Karen Phelps With increasing interest in creatively designed small spaces, Kerikeri-based company BetterShedz Ltd offers a good range of options.

The company was started in 2010 by Brett Lewisham and was based on the concept of offering high quality small spaces with a focus on distinctive design.

The company focuses on buildings that do not exceed 10sqm in floor area and the product range encompasses sheds for ride on mowers and workshops, sleep-outs, hobby rooms and home offices, small sheds and sheds for garden storage.

The company’s focus on high quality design can easily be seen in a perusal of its range with claddings including colorsteel and cedar weather boards. Rooflines may be high gable, mono pitch or curved.

“Buildings can come with skylights, verandahs and steps giving a point of difference and ensuring they blend in well with the existing home on the site,” says Brett.

High quality materials are another focus for the company, says Brett who comes from a background in building and cabinetry. Flashings are all custom made and include safety edges where required.

The shed cladding is folded around the corners of the building. This construction method eliminates leaks and adds considerable bracing strength. It also provides a professional looking finish with no sharp edges, he says.

Attention to detail means that a metal flashing is even fitted at the bottom of the cladding to limit insect access, and also to direct rainwater away from the floor area.

The raised timber floor is 21mm H3 treated ply on 150*50 H4 treated joists.

Brett says that bespoke builds are also popular. Features such as a wider door, ramps, work benches and extra windows can all be added to the design.

“Any of our featured shed designs can be redesigned to suit our customers’ needs.

“We have also had people see a design they like they bring it to us to design for them,” he explains.

For example at the moment BetterShedz is constructing a shepherd’s hut – a small building with a curved roof on large cast iron wheels.

BetterShedz has a focus on high quality design with claddings including colorsteel and cedar weather boards.

In the old days in England such huts were transported around by shepherds to live in as they tended flocks.

This one will not be transportable but the distinctive look was something the client loved and so the team at BetterShedz delivered.

Brett says colonial cottage looking sheds are also popular and the company currently has one under construction with beautiful macrocarpa cladding.

The reputation of BetterShedz is such that Brett says the company is always busy with orders.

“Any of our featured shed designs can be re-designed to suit our customers’ needs. We have also had people see a design they like they bring it to us to design for them.”

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BUILDING » Hawes Building Solutions

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Construction of the new Certified Builders National Support office in Tauranga was a ‘feather in the cap’ for Hawes Building Solutions, says Mark Hawes, director of the Tauranga-based company.

Head office build an ‘honour’ for firm Sue Russell Being responsible for construction of a new home for the Tauranga-based Certified Builders headquarters feels like a feather in the cap for Mark Hawes, founder, project manager and director of Hawes Building Solutions, founded in 2000.

The project, valued at over $1,500,000 involved firstly demolition of an existing building on Marsh Street Tauranga and presented some challenges at the outset when initial geotech assessments of the site proved to not be entirely correct, resulting in the buildings foundations having to be redesigned.

“The design we initially priced off was based on the initial ground assessments but when the demolition had ended the ground presented issues that impacted on the design and caused delay,” Mark explains.

The now completed building has a ribraft floor slab which sits on the ground - not in it - creating a seismically strong foundation using polystyrene pods and steel reinforcing rods.

The design also incorporated some innovative processes including craning in of the level one 150mm laminated floor in one operation and in under day.

Feature glulam beams were salvaged from another building and used as columns to support the front section of the two storey building.

Structural steel was used to form the main structural support of the building, claddings included Dimond DP 955 Magnaflow roofing and Dimond BB 900 Magnaflow wall cladding. Double glazed joinery was installed throughout the building to meet H1 requirements.

Hawes Building Solutions has the construction and project management skills for residential and commercial construction work.

“New Zealand Certified Builders brief to the architect was to present a modern and aesthetic appealing building that would reflect the professional standards the Association demands of its members,” sasy Mark.

“As proud members of NZ Certified Builders we were delighted to be awarded the contract to construct their headquarters.”

Since founding the company 16 years ago Mark and his brother, fellow director Anthony Hawes have retained a practical hands-on approach to doing business.

“Hawes Building Solutions’ mission statement – ‘To establish lasting employee and business relationships by continually exceeding expectations and gaining trust and industry recognition through exceptional performance, professionalism,

integrity, honesty and fairness’ is at the core of the company’s success,” Mark says.

“It’s a mission that is lived and breathed throughout the company.”

Mark is a qualified carpenter with 25 years in total who has worked across a wide range of building modalities including leaky building remediation’s, significant high-end residential projects, industrial, retail and commercial projects.

At any one time, he says there is a good mix of builds on the books but a focus for the future is to concentrate more on developing the high-end residential portfolio.

“We’ve successfully built using traditional timber framed construction and metal partitioning through to larger steel frame, precast and in-situ concrete projects.”

Anthony is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with nearly thirty years’ experience.

Through their work involving remediation of leaky buildings both Mark and Anthony carry a thorough, practically focussed understanding of the requirements of Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 with regard to diagnosis and repair.

Hawes Building Solutions employs 24 full time staff, including one other quantity surveyor/ project manager along with construction and site managers/foremen, carpenters, hammer hands, two apprentice carpenters and an office manager.

“We have the capacity with this number in the team to take on a number of projects simultaneously with projects up to $5-6 million in value,” Mark says.

When larger projects come along Mark says they call on a team of dedicated contractors supplemented with hire staff when needed.

While the Tauranga/Mt Maunganui area accounts for up to 80 per cent of its projects, Hawes Building Solutions has undertaken builds within a 120 km radius of home-base.

Mark says he and Anthony are happy with the size and structure of the company, big enough to take on significant commercial and industrial, local authority and government contracts, while ensuring that the two directors maintain a personal involvement with clients.

“We think that’s incredibly important and a reason why we have garnered the reputation we have.

“It’s a very buoyant building scene here in the Bay of Plenty and we enjoy the variety of projects we have underway at any one time.”

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BUILDING » Form Building & Developments

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The mother whale of legend, Mangatawa, was an inspiration for the design of the Mangatawa Incorporation’s new office building. First Principles Architects shaped the building around a whale’s tail.

Landmark ‘more than just a building’ Karen Phelps A design and build project undertaken by Form Building & Developments has been awarded a prestigious gold award and won two national category awards – Special Award and Value Under $2m – at the 2017 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards competition.

Form project manager Dean Ewing says the company feels that is has delivered a pretty special building and the new offices for Mangatawa Incorporation have become a prominent landmark for Papamoa Beach.

“We all quickly realised that this was a lot more than just a building, but a legacy for many generations to come,” he says.

Form had a pre-existing relationship with the client and the project journey started with the

incorporation’s chairman, Kevin Haua, taking the Form team to the top of Mangatawa Hill, which overlooks the incorporation’s land and was the intended site for the incorporation’s new office building.

It was here that the team heard of the legend of Mangatawa where three whales were turned to stone to become the three mountains, one of which was the mother whale – Mangatawa.

Form B&D appointed First Principles Architects, and their inspiration for the building, a

tall sweeping wall of glass – was taken from the whale’s tail.

The ridge that was created provides the building with views over 80 per cent of the lands administered by the corporation.

Collaboration was an important part of the project and the construction team included a variety of contractors, Mangatawa shareholders and local iwi.

The team also included a resident master carver who was charged with the task of

“We all quickly realised that this was a lot more than just a building but a legacy for many generations to come.”

producing the three pou (carvings) representing the three whales.

Judges commented that the project took the legend to heart, never allowing practical considerations to water down the concept and that the end result is a striking building which is a great source of pride to the community it serves.

The project also took out the Special Award, which may be given at the discretion of the judges for a specific outstanding project that they feel is worth of special recognition.

Dean says that as the judging criteria is based on design, contract management, construction, delivery of project and final outcome it is particularly gratifying for the entire team to be recognised.

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Accolades roll in for stunning Mangatawa Tari project • from page 36 Form Building & Developments is the result of a merger between Moyle Construction and Eaton Developments in 2007 resulting in a team with over 65 years’ experience in the industry.

The company now includes a team of around 120 people in the Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions.

The company’s services focus on commercial, industrial and seismic restrengthening and weather tight remediation.

Dean says that Form has created a unique culture based on experience and partnering with their clients and business partners for the greater success of all involved, as evidenced on the Mangatawa Tari project.

Dean says that clients are viewed as a key part of the Form team during their project but Form aims to take care of the project details and any difficulties that might crop up to make the process as hassle free as possible.

He says that Form aims to be one of New Zealand’s best construction companies, delivering to a standard that consistently exceeds client expectations by focusing on the highest quality, value for money and return on investment.

The company is currently working on a new JACE Group project in Tauriko, Tauranga.

The build consists of a large industrial shed (estimated 55000qsm) with coolstore, CA store and office fitout within.

“At Form our approach is entirely focused on enabling and working closely with clients and business partners to complete construction projects on time, on budget, exceeding expectation.”

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Designed by Dawson Design this 290sqm home built by Chrispy Builders features an atrium area with louvres, three bedrooms and a large garage.

Reputation built on honesty, quality Kelly Deeks In the booming Bream Bay area of Northland, Waipu’s Chrispy Builders is well known as an honest and hardworking residential and light commercial building company.

Company director Chris Pyle is born and bred in Waipu and has been building for 17 years. He started his own company three years ago and is enjoying working with his own clients, and being fully involved in all aspects of a build.

He is making a name for himself as a good builder, a hard worker and an honest guy. From the initial alterations and renovations Chrispy Builders started out with, the company moved quickly into the new homes market, including high end architecturally designed homes.

“It comes down to the name and reputation I’ve built up,” he says. “For me it has a lot to do with being a part of Certified Builders, and having that standard set at a certain level that has to be achieved. From a business point of view, I want to continue my good name and reputation of being a hard worker and honest, and you need your team to respond to that as well.”

Chris says Waipu and Bream Bay have been booming in the past six months, with many new subdivisions opening up and plenty more in the pipelines.

“We’ve seen the Auckland market coming up this way and realising they can spend half the money they would in Auckland and get a house on the waterway with an ocean view,” he says. “The America’s Cup has had a big effect on our area with the team building some facilities for training and testing at Marsden Cove Marina.”

Chrispy Builders has recently built a new home on a section in front of the marina for a local client who is well-known to Chris. “It’s an extremely nice looking house with a bit of complexity to it,” he says. “The design was not overly straightforward and there were some things we had to think about.”

Designed by Dawson Design, the home includes an atrium area with a louvre screen. “Making watertightness work in an indoor area for the louvres was

“From a business point of view, I want to continue my good name and reputation of being a hard worker and honest, and you need your team to respond to that as well.” something we really had to think about, and make sure all the water was draining away nicely,” Chris says. “It’s come up looking really sharp.”

The 290sqm home, with three bedrooms, en suite and main bathroom, features open plan living spaces and a large garage. “Almost half the house is garaging, as our client has a lot of motorbikes and other toys.”

The client had a design in mind when first approaching Chrispy Builders, and Chris provided a couple of recommendations of local architects he felt could bring his client’s dream to life.

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Project management key to revamp Karen Phelps ARCO Group’s experience working in busy CBD environments has proved invaluable on the refurbishment project of the Farmers store in Whangarei, says company spokesperson Walter Hayman.

The project will see ARCO Group complete extensive works such as re-levelling the floor of the building, which had sunk over time due to ground movement.

He says that flexibility has been important with ARCO Group working from 10pm-9am to avoid disruption to the store’s day to day operations.

The floor was pumped up and re-levelled by sub contractor Mainmark Ground Engineering. Inside the store, stock had to be carefully covered and dust issues mitigated with the store left clean and tidy for operations the following day.

Other internal refurbishment works will also take place such as new floor coverings, re-gibbing and stopping works and painting. The building’s air conditioning and lighting system is being upgraded.

On the exterior of the building a new roof will be installed and the front entranceway modernised.

New footpaths at the front of the building will be constructed. Sectioning off work areas and forming a temporarily covered entranceway ensures that Farmers can carry on its usual operations and customers can still easily access the store, explains Walter.

Good project management has been a vital factor in the success of the project, he says.

The project commenced in March and is due for completion in the middle of November.

It’s not the first large project ARCO Group has worked on in the CBD – it also built the Whangarei Quest Apartments. ARCO Group was involved in the project at the very early stages including design and value engineering services at the preconstruction stage.

“One of ARCO Group’s strong points is management, enabling us to get projects completed on time and on budget while minimising disruption for clients and keeping the public safe,” says Walter.

ARCO Group completes projects throughout Northland and the North Auckland region, specialising in maximising value for clients by finding the most intelligent and creative ways to deliver projects, he says. The company’s core markets are commercial, education, healthcare and internal fit out sectors. Areas of expertise include design and construct, seismic upgrades and land and build packages.

Flexibility has been important on the refurbishment project of the Farmers store in Whangarei.

“We manage projects through cost effective planning, supply chain integration and strong management. Our in-house teams resolve complex issues and construction challenges.

“We offer specialist fit-out capabilities with extensive experience in live environments, which means that sensitive locations are smoothly handled and tight programme arrangements can be adhered to,” says Walter.

Recent projects completed by the company include the design and build of the new Kerkikeri Church and the Whangarei Airport development.

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“One of ARCO Group’s strong points is management, enabling us to get projects completed on time and on budget while minimising disruption for clients and keeping the public safe.” areas as well as refurbishment of the entranceway and toilet blocks.

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BUILDING » Housing Concepts

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Eco-friendly homes at Matakana Karen Phelps Housing Concepts is just finishing two new homes in Matakana Green, an eco-subdivision where all homes are required to meet the energy and environmental efficiency 7 Homestar certification performance rating or above.

Both homes built by Housing Concepts are around 300 square metres offering four bedrooms and include many sustainable and energy-friendly features including solar water heating and power generation, double-glazing, rainwater collection, low VOC paints, eco-friendly insulation and passive solar architecture.

The homes have been designed by Philip Guy Architecture and one is clad in cedar and the other in A-lign concealed fix, a precision-cut timber weatherboard cladding solution.

Made from sustainable New Zealand radiata pine, the A-lign system comes pre-primed and two coats of paint to achieve significant time saving benefits. It is a cladding system Housing Concepts has significant past experience in installing and its expertise is often sought as a result.

Matakana Green is located within walking distance of the popular Matakana market and is surrounded by 1.7ha of native bush.

The subdivision comprises 35 lots spread ranging from approximately 800 to 1500 square metres.

Dave says that each site is designed to accommodate a north facing home and around 20 homes have already been completed in the subdivision.

The aim of Matakana Green is to be a place where people live in harmony with the environment.

Dave says that the development fits in well with the philosophy of Housing Concepts, which only uses high quality, tried and true building

Housing Concepts is putting the finishing touches to two new homes in Matakana Green. The homes feature solar water heating and power generation, rainwater collection, and eco-friendly insulation.

materials, which stand the test of time.

Dave started his company about 20 years ago and now offers his clients over 25 years industry experience.

Initially focusing on large architecturally designed homes the company soon hit its stride when it started to focus on spec housing for Jade River, which is located next to the Mahurangi River in Warkworth, in 1999.

Housing Concepts has now built 31 homes in the subdivision.

No matter what the project, Dave is often on the tools himself working alongside his building team of mainly local subcontractors.

He has also recently employed a new foreman, Patrick Morrison, who is enabling the company to keep up with demand.

“I ensure each build quality is extremely high

as I’m on site all day keeping an eye on every aspect of the build.

“Any little problems we fix quickly to ensure every home we build is of the highest standard possible,” says Dave.

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Builder embraces Homestar challenge Karen Phelps Auckland company Maddren Homes has just completed its first Homestar 7 rated home. Located in Matakana Green, the 253 square metre home comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Maddren Homes quantity surveyor Hannah Irwin says the build was a new challenge for the company but one it eagerly embraced.

“The challenge was ensuring the design the client wanted fitted in with the Homestar 7 criteria,” she explains. “This meant we had to do a lot of research on products and ways to achieve things to ensure the home would meet the rating.”

For example the water flow rates of tap and showerware selected by the client were too high to ensure the rating so Maddren Homes came up with the solution of restrictors to limit the water flow to the desired eight litres per minute.

The build also required Maddren Homes to adopt strict recycling policies on site.

All homes in Matakana Green have been built to at least Homestar 7 and include many sustainable and energy-friendly features, and options, including heat pump water heating, solar power generation, thermal broken double-glazing, eco-friendly insulation, thermal broken foundation and passive solar architecture.

Although Maddren Homes has been offering eco friendly building options (for example the company’s premises incorporate clerestory windows, double-glazing and concrete panels providing thermal mass) Homestar 7 was a new challenge.

“We certainly had to adapt a different strategy in regards to the building process,” says Hannah.

“The successful completion of the project shows how Maddren Homes can tackle new challenges and offer a flexible approach to achieve the home the client desires,” she says.

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Housing Concepts has now built 31 homes in the Matakana Green subdivision.

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“Teamwork and forming the right partnerships has been an essential factor of Housing Concept’s success,” says Dave.

Housing Concepts offers a 10-year Builtin Insurance warranty on all new builds and is a member of Hazardco.

The company currently employs a team of seven full time staff and is busy as demand is strong in the region, says Dave.

Dave says that with four houses currently in the consent stage – located in Pakiri, Langs Beach, Wellsford and Whangateau – the company’s workload is not looking likely to slow down any time soon.

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BUILDING » Maddren Homes

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Enjoying the Homestar challenge • from page 43 “Our point of difference is our communication with clients, honesty throughout the build and that at the end of the day the client gets the home they are after. Maddren Homes is not just a builder – it’s also about service, the whole package.”

Maddren Homes is owned by Tony and Terena Anderson who purchased the company in 2010. As a family owned and operated business integrity is tantamount to success.

“If I say I will do something I will do it. Both of my sons are builders here and I’ve drilled into them my standards. There should be no difference in quality between a small traditional family home and a glass-and-concrete modern design,” says Tony.

Both the Andersons and their staff have input into the business.

“Not being part of a franchise has given us the freedom to create a culture where innovation is encouraged but values can’t be compromised.

It’s about maintaining tradition but not being traditional,” says Terena.

“We know what works and what doesn’t,” says Tony.

“It’s knowing what products will stand the test of time. We won’t use products that are not proven.

We offer a ten year WeatherTight Warranty so we need to be sure the products we are using are proven to work.”

Maddren Homes focuses on design and build construction.

The 235sqm, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at Matakana Green was the first Homestar 7 rated home constructed by Maddren Homes. Features include heat pump water heating, solar power generation and thermal broken double glazing.

Demonstrating what the company is capable of achieving is a key business strategy. Maddren Homes has established what it calls a residential building ‘hub’ in West Auckland constructing custom-built premises and two show homes on a single site demonstrating different products, styles and specs.

“Typically customers have to drive all over

the place to see different showhomes,” explains Maddren Homes general manager Rodger Scott, who says construction will also start on a new show home in Millwater later this year.

“This means they can just come to one site, see everything they need to within close proximity to various subdivisions,” he says.

Hannah says that the company’s success

has been built on creating homes with a point of difference.

“If you want to create innovative, contemporary homes you have to offer something different.

“We don’t have standard plans and we don’t show our clients cookie cutter designs.

“At Maddren Homes people aren’t a number. It takes time to build a relationship.”

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BUILDING » Cain Built

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Ridge-line home showcases skills Karen Phelps It may be easy to grow a building company in a booming market but Tim Cain, director of Cain Built, is focused on establishing his expanding company properly with firm systems in place to support the growth. Since he started Auckland based Cain Built nearly three years ago, it has grown steadily.

“Our mission is to deliver a reliable service, provide high standards of quality workmanship, and exceed customer expectations,” he says.

Tim, a Licensed Building Practitioner and member of New Zealand Certified Builders, brings over a decade of building experience to his company. He employs two full time staff and a part time office administrator.

Tim says that Cain Built sets itself apart in the market by ensuring good communication with clients every step of the way through the building process. It’s a personal service with customers dealing with Tim direct. This is reflected in the fact the company offers a dedicated portal on its website to each client where clients can log in and check the progress of their build, view photos and communicate with Cain Built via private messaging.

This good communication is backed up by ensuring high quality workmanship with Tim personally overseeing each project. The company also typically focuses on one project at a time for this reason.

Cain Built undertakes new home builds – from the client’s own plans or Cain Built can put people in touch with the right architect. Cain Built also offers the New Zealand Certified Builders range of Certified Plans. The plans cover a range of builds including coastal, urban and rural living.

The company also undertake home renovation projects.

A good example of the type of high quality builds Cain Built achieves can be seen in a recently completed project at Ridge Road in Paremoremo.

Tim says the project was challenging due to a tight site set on a ridge line and in bush. This meant there was only access to one side of the house.

A lot of the build had to be done off scaffolding which saw the team lift items, such as a six metre stacking slider up two storeys to get it to the other side of the house.

Likewise 17m long roofing iron sheets were lifted by hand with eight workers passing the materials up through layers of scaffolding.

“When we first walked onto the site it didn’t look like a house would fit on there. It looked more like just enough space to park two cars,” says Tim. “But now there’s a 180 square metre three level home here with four bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a large kwila deck.

The 180sqm three level home at Ridge Road in Paremoremo was a tight squeeze and a logistical challenge for Auckland builder Tom Cain, of Cain Built.

“One of the comments we get is that if we can build this house we can build anything. It really reflects they type of work we can achieve.”

Demonstrating the company’s versatility, Tim and his team are presently working on the renovation of a historic bungalow at Hobsonville Point and have just finished a two story extension to a home in Albany.

Tim says his aim is to keep growing Cain Built steadily while trying to make a difference on a wider level where he can.

The company is a corporate sponsor of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

“We want to operate as a socially aware business while continuing to build good houses.

Our aim is to achieve our clients’ dreams when they build with us.”

“One of the comments we get is that if we can build this house we can build anything. It really reflects they type of work we can achieve.”

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BUILDING » Holmes and Brown Builders

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Reputation for quality well earned Sue Russell It’s been 45 years since Pukekohe construction company Holmes & Brown Builders was founded and the journey has been one of steadily growing a strong reputation, delivering commercial and high-end residential builds throughout the greater Auckland region.

Second in charge, Pete Mohan has been with the company almost a decade.

Owner and contracts manager Marcus Holmes has over 30 years on the tools and managing projects and these days his main responsibility is as QS, leaving Pete free to control and oversee the running and progress of the builds. It’s a responsibility balance that works well, though Pete says there are other reasons why the company is thriving.

“We are one of a small number of construction companies these days who have committed to employing the team of carpenters along with our site foremen.

“When we interview staff the first thing we ask them is ‘do you want to be on wages or on contract’, and a lot of them say wages,” Pete says.

When Business North spoke with Pete, work was well underway on a renovation in Greenlane.

The project involves an extension and complete renovation, changing the way the interior of the house is designed, and all this happening while the owners remained living in the home.

“We’re thrilled with how this home is coming up and plan to enter it in the Master Builders Renovation of the Year awards.”

Commercial and community projects form the constant work the company undertakes.

Orere Point School, a year 1 – 8 Primary School in Papakura district, with a small roll and a big culture, has been waiting a long time to have a new admin block which will contain a new principal’s office, administration area, foyer and sick-bay.

Holmes and Brown Builders successfully tendered for the project and Pete says it is a really great thing to be involved in making their dream come true.

“It’s such a small school with a close-knit community behind it.

“They have been waiting about seven years to finally get their new admin block and a role increase allowed the project to be approved. ”

Holmes and Brown Builders also has a successful track-record constructing retirement villages, school and preschool facilities and community and health centres.

Pete puts the success of the company down to its culture.

“Some of our key staff have been with us for many years.

“We do a lot of socialising together outside of our work-life and there is a very positive vibe.

“I think because we will look at any project

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The company has also teamed up with an architect to produce a boutique collection of house plans.

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BUILDING » Dyer Construction

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Island home throws up challenges Kelly Deeks Young Whitianga building firm Dyer Construction has now proven its capabilities in the most spectacular way with the successful completion of a logistically and technically challenging new home build on Slipper Island in the Coromandel.

Dyer Construction has only been in business for a couple of years, and this project, designed

by Brooke La Grouw from Touchwood Homes, is the company’s first new home build.

The 224sqm home is set on a ridge between two bays, and comprises four levels terraced around the hillside at the rear.

On the front, 172sqm of kwila decking spans the length of the home, capturing the beautiful sea views and terraced to match the floor levels.

For Frank Dyer, owner of Dyer Construction, the logistical and technical challenges of the build meant it required careful consideration when the owner, who was known to Frank, asked him if he was interested in taking the project on.

“It took a lot of thinking and planning, but once I broke it down, it was just a really nice house in a difficult location,” he says.

Dyer Construction took its first barge from the Firth of Thames over to Slipper Island 12 months ago.

“The first barge was a really big operation,” Frank says.

“We brought over a 12 ton digger, a tractor and tip trailer, drilling equipment, a concrete mixer and all the aggregate to mix our concrete, and all of our materials to floor down stage.”

The challenging site and the four different floor levels of the home meant Dyer Construction needed to bring in surveyors for the first stage of the build to mark out the floor levels using GPS to get them in the right positions.

“Because it’s terraced on the hillside, some of our profiles were about four metres in the air.

We had to set up string lines four metres in the air on one end, and half a metre off the ground at the other end to profile the place out level,” Frank says.

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lines around the perimeter to get the flashings to come together at the correct point.

The challenges now overcome and the project near completion, Frank says future architectural builds in town taken on by Dyer Construction are going to be pretty straightforward. “There is nothing more difficult than building out here.’

“The Slipper Island build has certainly helped us to get work, because clients can see if we can pull off a logistically challenging build like that on an island, there’s no reason we can’t pull off a build in town.”

The company has already moved on to its second new home build, with a large energy

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BUILDING » Latitude Homes - Northland

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Fresh design and an eye on quality Sue Russell Seeking fresh challenges having worked in the aluminium joinery business for nearly two decades Haimona Matthews and wife Leisa purchased the Latitude Homes Northland franchise, based in Whangarei in 2010.

Haimona describes 2016 as an absolutely crazy and busy year.

“We were flat out and it got to the point where we had to stop taking on further builds.

“As a result we made the decision to take on a site supervisor which has made a huge difference and made it possible for us to keep up with demand,” Haimona says.

While Leisa takes care of the necessary administration at the office Haimona concentrates on sales and working through planning, estimating, design and consenting processes.

“Our site supervisor John McGrath was one of our builders, looking to get off the tools. It has worked out really well because he really understood the brand and has impeccable standards.”

When Business North spoke with Haimona, he said there was still plenty of work on their books, with 21 projects at various stages of completion across an area extending from Waimate North between Kaikohe and Kerikeri down to Mangawhai, south of Whangarei.

Latitude Homes is also celebrating 10 years of business, which is a milestone for the company.

This has coincided in the opening of a new show home at 32 Wairau Drive, Totara Parklands in Whangarei.

Work got underway with construction in March 2017 and it is due to open to receive visitor’s mid-August.

It is a clever mix of the best of two standard Latitude designs - NZ 180 and 233 - and Haimona says by blending the two plans they have taken the best out of each.

“We made the plan a little bit smaller to fit it on the site. We’re operating in a very competitive housing market up here so we wanted some distinct points of difference.”

Instead of using the more common brick cladding and tile roof Latitude Homes Northland chose to use a combination of James Hardie

“I ensure each build quality is extremely high as I’m on site all day keeping an eye on every aspect of the build.”

Linea weatherboard and Stria Cladding systems.

While the family and living areas have been reduced slightly, the kitchen has been altered from the original plans to incorporate a walk-in scullery.

“It looks really fresh and modern compared to some of the other homes in the area.

“It’s our first show home in the Totara Parkland subdivision and we’ve tried to keep it as standard as possible, though we have increased the ceiling height to a 2.55m stud, and it includes tiled showers.”

There’s plenty of support offered from Latitude Homes head-office based in Auckland and Haimona recently attended a collective workshop of franchisees held at Auckland airport.

“We meet up quite often and had our annual conference this year in Fiji, which was great.

“I can’t speak highly enough of the level of communication and ongoing support we receive from Latitude Homes founder Marc Hunter.”

When asked to name some of the reasons the brand is so successful Haimona says that key is the relationships the company has with its core suppliers, including Mastercraft for the kitchens and Carters for building materials.

“A lot of our contractors have been with me since we started operating here and they have certainly been part of the reason why we have been so successful.”

As for his vision carrying the company forward Haimona says he’s keen to continue to do what he is already doing well and not taking on everything and anything but rather continuing to concentrate on the brands nationally recognised quality standards.

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BUILDING » Probuild Mangonui

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Business booms for Far North firm Karen Phelps Taking risks has paid off for Probuild Mangonui.

Husband and wife team Celina and Shane Yardley left their jobs at another construction company to follow their dream of starting their own building business. Now two years down the track Probuild is consistently busy producing high quality homes for clients in the Far North.

Celina says it is the couple’s combined skills in the industry that make the difference. Shane is a Licensed Building Practitioner and member of New Zealand Certified Builders. Celina brings extensive experience in the administration side of the building business. The company employs a team of six with Shane overseeing each build.

Based in Doubtless Bay, Probuild has chosen to focus on Kaitaia and Doubtless Bay as well as surrounding areas. It was another bold move after the company was in demand in Kerikeri completing a number of new homes there over the past two years.

Celina says the couple’s vision was always to service the Far North where they are based and the work is rolling in. They have a build in Ahipara due to start later this year, another in the early stages of the design and consent process in the Coopers Beach Estate and one due to start soon at Butterfish Bay, Mangonui. They are also building another new home in Coopers Beach and additions to a home in Rangiputa.

Probuild focuses on new home builds – from the client’s plan or through a design and build process.

The company is the only one in Doubtless Bay to offer the New Zealand Certified Builders range of

Certified Plans, says Celina, marking a point of difference.

“The designs are really well thought out and make a great starting point or people can build the plans as-is. We can make any changes necessary to suit their needs,” she says.

The home at Ahipara the company is about to start building is based on the Fantail Certified Plan. It is 190 square metres and comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen/living/dining area. Clad in brick it is situated on a coastal site in the Sandhills subdivision.

The majority of the company’s work is new home builds but Probuild also completes renovations and smaller projects. The couple’s own family home acts as the company showhome to demonstrate to clients the high quality of the builds achieved, says Celina.

Their home is 165 square metres with three bedrooms and one bathrooms, an open living area with separate lounge and expansive deck. It is clad in timber weatherboards.

All work undertaken by Probuild comes with the New Zealand Certified Builders 10 year Halo guarantee. Probuild offers free quotations on all projects.

“Our approach to home building, renovations and alterations is one that strives to uphold an incredibly high standard of workmanship on all projects, with attention to detail. Our goal was to build the business slowly but we reached our target within a few short months,” says Celina. “Our goal now is to continue to build on our reputation, focusing on offering high quality homes clients in the Far North. We always try to exceed our customers’ expectations.”

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Craftmanship wows award judges Karen Phelps Tucked away in Taumarunui is one of New Zealand’s top building companies. Sloan Annand Builders took out a raft of awards at the 2016 House of the Year competition for a $1m plus home in Taumarunui that displayed incredibly high levels of craftsmanship.

“It’s about being passionate about what you do and taking pride in the finished product. There are no short cuts,” says Sloan.

Although his achievements were outstanding for a builder from a small town he says that probably not many people locally are aware of what the accomplishments mean. But word is spreading. He has fielded enquiries from as far afield as Hamilton and Whangamata.

The four-bedroom home that won the award comprises 388 square metres.

With a wine cellar and library, the high levels of craftsmanship are immediately apparent in the native timber ceilings that flow from hallway to stairwell to library to kitchen. Sloan says all the boards had to line up through a continuous line through the various rooms, including curving at one point. They were secret nailed and ship lapped.

The home also includes feature stone details, using local river stones, and native timber sourced from the client’s farm.

The first level is another area where craftsmanship is evident. Due to the site situation it was excavated into the side of the hill.

The first floor had to be boxed and formed in-situ. It’s no surprise that the project took out the gold and craftsmanship awards as well as being named local category and local supreme House of the Year winner subsequently achieving gold reserve at the national award level.

“We put a lot of effort into this home and what the team achieved was really high end. I had a lot of older builders come up to me at the awards and tell me winning the craftsmanship award would be the pinnacle of my career,” says Sloan, who also took out regional and national gold awards in the 2014 House of the Year competition.

Sloan was born and bred in Taumarunui and completed his apprenticeship there. He worked for another building company for ten years before starting Sloan Annand Builders in 2003.

Taumarunui based Sloan Annand Builders took out a slew of awards for this 388 square metre home featuring native timber ceilings.

The company employs a team of two full time builders, one of which had worked for the company for over a decade.

Sloan Annand Builders undertakes new home builds, renovations and smaller projects. In fact the company’s skilled team can virtually tackle any building project a client requires, says Sloan.

A sample of past projects the company has completed includes architecturally designed bespoke homes, an extensive renovation to a 100 year old farm house and a small scale olive processing workshop, making it apparent that there is indeed nothing the team cannot take on.

Sloan Annand Builders can complete the whole job from start to finish. It has even just completed landscaping work and paving around a swimming pool.

“We put a lot of effort into this home and what the team achieved was really high end. I had a lot of older builders come up to me at the awards and tell me winning the craftsmanship award would be the pinnacle of my career,.”

This one stop shop makes it convenient and stress free for clients, says Sloan.

The company has just finished a project in Omori, which saw it build a second storey underneath a house, enhancing an existing property and adding a kwila deck to the first storey to maximise the views.

At present Sloan Annand Builders is working on renovating a house for wheelchair access including level entry showers, widening doorways and building ramps.

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BUILDING » Straight Up Builders

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Up-front approach brings satisfaction KellyDeeks Tauranga’s Straight Up Builders is really living up to its name with an honest and up-front approach which sees clients knowing what they’re getting right from the start.

A residential building company focusing on new builds and alterations, Straight Up Builders is headed by Garret Jones, whose industry experience began as a small child, watching with great interest as his parents built three architecturally designed homes while he was growing up.

“It was no big surprise to my family when I became a builder,” he says.

“I started and completed my apprenticeship at Unitech in Auckland with a father-and-son building company which specialised in new builds and alterations. They passed on a lot of valuable knowledge and skills which I am very grateful for, as they paved the way into an industry that I am passionate and excited about.”

Garret started Straight Up Builders five years ago, and is enjoying being in control of his projects and providing a happy end result for his clients.

Straight Up Builders is gaining a reputation for different builds including architecturally designed homes and even sloping sections, all for a good price.

For the past two years, Straight Up Builders has worked closely with the local boutique architectural design firm Mod Architecture, and its director Andrew Ward. Having the builder and the designer involved with the client right from the start of the project has helped to fulfil Garret’s quest for integrity.

“Mod Architecture first provides concept drawings which I use to estimate the cost of a project, so my clients know what they’re getting in to,” he says.

“After that they provide full council plans and I do an actual cost. My clients know what they are getting and there are no surprises.”

Combine that with sticking to budgets, quality workmanship, and a builder who is easy to deal with, and the result is clients who are happy right from the start, and end up with their dream home.

Garret says he got the idea of aligning himself with a designer after talking to other builders and taking part in some business mentoring.

Straight Up Builders is gaining a reputation for different builds including architecturally designed homes.

“I’ve found it really does work well,” Garret says.

“Other clients who come to me with their architectural plans already drawn up more often than not are disappointed, because they’ve had no guidance through that initial stage.”

Straight Up Builders is currently working on a Mod Architecture designed project at Papamoa, where the company is building two three storey homes on one subdivided section.

Garret has staggered the build of the two homes to allow for the most efficient and effective use of time on site.

The homes are clad with timber weatherboard and some Titan Façade Panel, and both feature one fully glazed side of the house to take advantage of

the views across Papamoa Beach.

Garret has kept a smallish team on the job to ensure quality is kept.

“My perspective is if you’ve got good guys who work hard, you don’t need a huge amount of guys on the job.”

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BUILDING » Vista Homes

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Renovations require specialist touch Kelly Deeks Auckland renovation specialist Shaun Murphy of Vista Homes loves the alteration game.

He loves working on old villas and bungalows with all the history behind them, their high quality materials including native timbers, and the passion of his clients for the same.

“You’ve got to understand the renovation game is totally different to building new homes,” he says.

“It comes down to your experience and reading what your clients want.”

Shaun has been building for 25 years, and after completing his apprenticeship he took his career to Scotland, the US, and Australia before returning home to New Zealand and setting up his own business.

Based in West Auckland, Vista Homes is a residential building company with a diverse range of experience from minor dwellings to multi-million dollar homes.

Focusing on renovations and alterations, Vista Homes takes pride in its trade and the team enjoys the attention to detail and finishing required in its work.

“Whenever I take on a new builders, I find out whether they’ve done alterations,” Shaun says.

“If they have, they can build anything. You’ve really got to think about what you’re doing when working on an alteration. It’s more than just following a plan, it’s integrating the history of the house with the renovation.”

He says a builder experienced in renovation and alterations like Vista Homes can help clients with their project right from the design stage.

“We can find out what their expectations are and let them know how they’re looking right from the start,” he says.

“Thorough planning at the beginning of a project is essential. A collaboration between architect and builder helps clients to get through the initial stages, including project costs. Once the build has started, it’s my job to guide them through the project with

Vista Homes focuses on renovations and alterations, with a diverse range of experience from minor dwellings to multi-million dollar homes. regular communication and site meetings.”

Vista Homes normally runs a team of about eight builders, who work in two gangs each supervised by foremen.

There will be a maximum of two major projects

under construction at any one time. “I have found over the years if you run too many projects, you also run the risk of missing the finer details,” Shaun says. “When you are constructing high end, complicated renovations, you need to be across all aspects of the project.”

Shaun personally project manages each job, giving his clients the company owner as their one point for their project.

After 25 years in the industry, Shaun has both the experience and the confidence to help his clients get through all the red tape required in construction projects.

“I do query council and consultants on a regular basis to ensure there are no additional costs to the client that aren’t required.”

Shaun is a member of the Certified Builders Association and HazardCo. He has great working relationships with a number of other builders and companies in the industry which enables him to keep his ear to the ground.

That also means he is privy to all the information he needs to keep himself and his staff upskilled and ahead of the game in different areas.

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BUILDING » JG Property Management

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Valued at about $1million the 1130sqm single story show room and warehouse has been custom-designed specifically for Guthrie Bowron, Whitianga.

New store a winner for Whitianga Kelly Deeks Tara Corley describes JG Property Management’s latest project, the construction of Whitianga Guthrie Bowron’s new store as a real family affair.

“JG Property Management are the owners of the land which is in a family trust.

“My husband is involved in construction of the ‘large shed’, my brother-in-law is the main builder and my other brother-in-law produced the drawings for resource consent while I’ve been involved behind the scenes with the planning and consenting processes,” Tara says.

The site at No. 9 Joan Gaskill Drive will, in time, become a significant commercial precinct servicing the thriving Coromandel town.

Tara says JG Property Management has long held an interest in owning and developing the block, along the gateway to Whitianga, nearly .7 km from the CBD. “We were fortunate to secure the land having tendered for it a second time and we were already in discussions with Guthrie Bowron, owned and

operated by Julian and Rachel Lee, even before the project got underway.”

Work on what is New Zealand’s largest Guthrie Bowron store began toward the end of December and was completed early to mid June.

The building was custom designed for the Lee’s and when Business North spoke with Tara mid July the store was being refitted ready for Guthrie Bowron to move in.

For Tara, negotiating the project with Rachel and Julian and handling all the necessary interface with the Thames Coromandel District Council was both challenging and a learning curve.

“I’ve been involved in property development before but not a build of this size,” she says.

“It was a busy time, working alongside our site managers, making sure the build went as smoothly as possible while dealing with the necessary regulatory processes through Council.”

Tara says the project was also a positive one for council staff processing the building consent given its size and scope.

“There is a lot of bureaucracy and application rules to follow so I think it has been a good experience all round.”

While Guthrie Bowron will be the sole occupier of the building Tara says the land owned by JG Property Management has room for several more commercial developments. The company intends to hold on to the land and develop it in time.

“We were fortunate to secure the land having tendered for it a second time and we were already in discussions with Guthrie Bowron .... even before the project got underway.”

“We have only just skimmed the top of the use of this land.”

The Guthrie Bowron build is located at the eastern end of the 2.6ha block of land on Joan Gaskill Drive.

Valued at about $1million the 1130sqm single story show room and warehouse, designed by Liam Beuth of Architectural and Engineering Burrett & Associates, has been custom-designed specifically for Guthrie Bowron, Whitianga.

The company, part of a nationwide chain of independently operated stores is New Zealand’s most successful and the much larger space the new store offers will be soon filled with the wide variety of home decorating products the business sells.

As for Tara she is looking forward to the door’s opening on what has been a fulfilling project to be involved with.

“I have had to devote a lot of my time to this project so it is good to have seen it through,” she says.

“It is a significant development for the Whitianga and wider Coromandel community.”

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For Rachael and Julian Lee, owner operators of Whitianga’s successful Guthrie Bowron store, diversifying to create ‘Outdoors Covered’ made very good sense and since establishing the company which specialises in supplying outdoor shelters and blinds, the business hasn’t looked back.

Two years ago the couple were approached by the manufacturer of the Bowranda arched roof system and when offered the opportunity to become the Peninsulas’ distributor jumped at the chance, because as Rachael says, the quality and unique benefits of this product and the potential for it to transform an outdoor area into a sheltered lifestyle space, spoke for itself.

“The membrane material, stretched to cover the powder-coated aluminium frame is unlike many other similar systems because it not only eliminates UV rays keeping you

cool and sheltered, but it does so without affecting the quality of ambient light, so it doesn’t get dark,” Rachael explains.

Exterior blinds can also be added to the sides for wind, rain and privacy from the neighbours.

“All our customers who have had a Bowranda installed have raved about it. They’re often our best sales people,” Rachael says.

Mary and Anton Roest operate a bed and breakfast at their home on Paku Hill which can be very windy as well as very hot during the long summer days. They made the decision toward the end of summer this year to contact Outdoors Covered, having researched a range of shade-type structures that might be suitable.

Mary says, the decision to contact Julian at Outdoors Covered was the best one they could have made.

“I first came across the Bowranda website and we were very interested in what the system

had to offer, so we went to Julian who was so helpful, coming out to the home and explaining what options there were. We were tired of our umbrellas blowing away and wanted something that would reduce the heat impact without taking away the light so Bowranda was perfect,” Mary says.

Installation took only a couple of days and the couple are very much looking forward to summer when all the key benefits of the Bowranda roof will come into its own.

Stephan Bosman is another satisfied customer, saying that one of the benefits is that the space can be virtually closed in while letting in sunlight.

“It’s definitely a wonderful extension of our living area.

We’ve got ranch sliders so when they are open we have one big room – it’s fantastic,” Stephan says.

He had his property valued and even better news came back from the valuer.

“He told me that for every dollar invested in the Bowranda, two dollars was added to the homes’ value.”

The Bowranda has been engineered to meet building code 3604, has a 10 year guarantee and is constructed with good looking rectangular section framing and matching gutters for a stylish contemporary look that ties in well with nearly any style of building.

“I think Bowranda lends itself so well to our Peninsula climate and lifestyle. I say why not live outdoors for longer - rain, wind or shine? Every part of it is quality and they look so good. They make for a great investment to your lifestyle and your property,” says Rachael.

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CONSTRUCTION » Steel Construction NZ

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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There has been strong industry support for the Steel Fabrication Scheme with around 30 fabricators, representing 80 per cent of NZ’s structural steel output, having achieved the certification.

Scheme reduces compliance risk Karen Phelps The Steel Fabrication Certification (SFC) scheme has had faster uptake from industry than originally anticipated with the certification already being requested by clients on projects, says Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) manager Darren O’Riley.

“People are really seeing the value of it,” he says.

The industry-led quality assurance scheme, which was introduced in 2014, aims to reduce risk for specifiers by ensuring that participating structural steel fabricators have the appropriate personnel and quality management systems in place to manufacture product to the specified quality standard. The qualification was made mandatory for SCNZ fabricator members last year.

Interestingly it was members who voted to make the

qualification mandatory, indicating strong support by the industry itself.

New SCNZ members must now qualify for SFC prior to being inducted into SCNZ. Existing SCNZ members now have four years to meet the new requirement. Fabricator members will first have to qualify then ensure they maintain the standard.

They will be audited by an independent third party, HERA Certification, which has been established to ensure steel fabricators have both the welding and the fabrication quality management systems in place to consistently produce fully compliant steelwork.

Darren says that approximately 30 fabricators have achieved the certification representing 80 per cent of New Zealand’s structural steel output.

He says the certification is a significant step for the industry and shows New Zealand is taking the lead internationally on raising industry standards and is committed to providing compliant product

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Structural steel has grown its share of the multi-level construction market to over 80 per cent, up from virtually nil before the Canterbury earthquakes. of the highest quality for building and infrastructure projects. This is an important point in the current boom in construction activity, he says, which has seen an increased amount of imported prefabricated steel entering New Zealand.

There have been cases where it has not been easy to prove the steelwork meets the required specification, leading to expensive and timeconsuming testing to demonstrate compliance, says Darren. Because the New Zealand industry has invested heavily in new technology, which has helped to increase manufacturing capacity to meet demand, there is currently around 60% spare capacity in New Zealand, he says.

Anecdotal evidence (SCNZ is currently undertaking a survey to provide more solid information) indicates the industry is managing to meet most lead times as well as keep product costs down meaning that the future of structural steel in the building boom looks promising.

“Investing in state-of-the-art machinery, technology and workshops has also helped the industry to keep costs down in a market of rising

construction costs. This means that structural steel is playing a key role in helping to meet the need for more commercial buildings in New Zealand,” he says.

According to Darren, in the past two decades the appetite for steel construction has grown substantially. Today, structural steel’s market share is more than 50% nationwide. Christchurch is leading the way due to the material’s proven seismic performance where steel has grown its share of the multi-level construction market to over 80%, up from virtually nil prior to the Canterbury earthquakes. Darren expects to see the trend reflected soon in other parts of the country.

“In New Zealand the construction industry is served well by structural steel fabricators. There is a lot of skill available and for those that take advantage of it the benefits can be significant.

Combined with the SFC scheme, procurers and specifiers, such as engineers, architects, quantity surveyors and building contractors, can now have certainty of product quality and enjoy significantly reduced compliance risk.”

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CONSTRUCTION » Steelworks NZ

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SFC scheme bringing real benefits Karen Phelps Steelworks NZ is one of just a handful of companies in New Zealand to have obtained the Steel Fabrication Certification.

It’s a rigorous scheme that ensures certified New Zealand fabricators manufacture structural steelwork according to international best practice.

Director of Steelworks NZ, Elliott Fuller, says getting the certification necessitated an overhaul of the company’s systems and procedures to ensure compliance.

It took a good six months but he says there is real benefit for both the business and its customers in having achieved the certification.

“It is their assurance of quality and that the product we supply them with has been made to the highest standards from start to finish. We can provide procurers and specifiers’ traceability that meet required standards and specifications for every project,” he explains.

This issue has become highlighted in recent years with murmurs of imported prefabricated structural steel product of inferior quality entering the New Zealand market.

Elliott admits it has been challenging to compete with such product but by implementing new technology in the business they have remained competitive.

He says slowly people are realizing the other added benefits of using a local supplier offering a more hands on innovative approach that can deal with changing design requirements and the ability to pick up the phone and meet up whenever required.

“Customer satisfaction is important to us.

“We are happy to meet our customers when they need to see us face to face to discuss problems and find solutions.

“It’s much easier than trying to do things over the phone with a company in another country. Our customers appreciate our personal approach,” he says.

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Steelworks NZ Ltd specialises in structural steel fabrication and installation for all building and construction steel requirements. installation for all building and construction steel requirements.

Located at 124 Hewletts Road in Mount Maunganui the company offers a 2000 square metre factory and 4000 square metre yard meaning that is it able to provide steel from single flitch beam to multi tonne structures for contracts throughout New Zealand and overseas.

Steelworks NZ works with steel, aluminium or stainless steel and has in-house detailing and design services using 3D modelling systems.

The company employs a team of qualified and highly skilled staff including structural steel fabricators who can assemble and join steel for the customer’s design specifications and requirements.

Steelworks NZ owns and operates a fleet of site vehicles, cranes, truck cranes, booms and access platforms giving the company total control of each project.

It’s no surprise that the long established company has become a trusted name.

The professional and experienced team of qualified structural steel fabricators and metal workers have proved themselves to be highly proficient and competent in all areas of the industry on a variety of projects.

Steelworks NZ has supplied and installed steel on large commercial buildings, apartment blocks, schools, residential and seismic strengthening projects, building marine barges and for floating

retail buildings to name but a few of the projects capable of being tackled.

The company has manufactured an enormous range of products including house and deck beams, stairs, handrails, balustrades, pipework, metalwork and plate work.

Now committed to the Steel Fabrication Certification scheme, Elliott says that the company is well placed to satisfy the needs of clients both now and into the future.

“More contracts are requiring traceability of product and manufacture and we are able to provide this.” says Elliott.

“It’s an important point of difference and one which our customers are increasingly demanding.”

“It is their assurance of quality and that the product we supply them with has been made to the highest standards from start to finish. We can provide procurers and specifiers’ traceability that meet required standards and specifications for every project.”

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MANUFACTURING » Elite Window Solutions

Volume 16 | Issue 4

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Top joinery delivered on time Sue Russell David Wilmot seized the opportunity in May 2016 to take over the helm of Warkworth based aluminium joinery business Elite Window Solutions and since this time, he and general manager Angela Dalton have gone about improving and redeveloping the company’s operating systems.

David says this has been a good investment in terms of future-proofing the business and ensuring customers get the very best service he and his team can offer.

“I did engineering at university and while most of my background has been in automotive the skills of problem solving and attention to detail are very transferrable,” David says.

The fact that a strong element of ‘engineering think’ goes into designing and installing today’s modern aluminium joinery for windows, ranchsliders, bi-folding and stacking door systems, is all the better David says.

Building and construction has really started to ramp up north of Auckland and David and Angela work well together as a team with complementary skills to bring into the business.

Currently, Elite Window Solutions employs 15 full and part-time staff, with five in the administration wing and the rest connected to manufacturing and installing the Fairview Brand aluminium joinery range.

David describes the company’s vision and working mantra as simply building quality joinery and delivering it on time.

He says finding skilled fabricators is always a challenge and with the residential building sector, in particular, booming there’s scope to increase the size of the business in time.

The residential market is core business for David and the team, having a long-term supply relationship with multiple group home builders in the region.

And why did David choose the Fairview Brand of aluminium joinery?

The answer, he says, comes down to many reasons, including the fact that it is a New Zealand family owned company and has been successfully operating for years.

“We buy all our extrusion from them. One of the benefits is that Fairview Brand is evolving joinery systems that can cater for today’s trend of more and more glass in homes.

“Large glass means large aluminium frames and the great thing about the Fairview Brand range is that their architectural range matches the residential range in terms of looks, providing a cost benefit to the home owner,” says David.

When asked what he gets the most satisfaction from in developing bespoke aluminium joinery systems for many clients David says there’s a sense of creating something.

“You actually find yourself looking at people’s joinery. There’s definitely a design aspect to it.”

Fairview Brand also own a glass company and David says there have been significant and beneficial developments in glass technologies in recent years.

These include Low-E glass which is coated in a thin, transparent coating, thinner than a human hair. The coating reflects long-wave infrared energy.

One project involving the installation of a massive 15 metre and 8 metre wide and each 3 metres high, bi-parting stacker ranch slider David remembers well.

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presented that meant we installed it as well. It is just a stunning part of this beautiful home.”

Trade customers who purchase joinery systems from Elite Window Solutions also earn loyalty points that can be used to purchase a range of products and services.

“It’s a great way for our loyal trade customers to receive direct benefit from buying our products.

We’re part of a network called SmartTrade businesses throughout the country that rewards customers for every dollar spent,” David explains.

Elite Window Solutions is a member of Windows Association of New Zealand and are located at 9 – 23 Morrison Drive, Warkworth.

It’s hours of business are Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm.

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CONTRACTING » Apex Roof n Clad

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Roofing solutions, big and small Karen Phelps Apex Roof n Clad has grown considerably over the past two years making it now the largest roofing company in Northland, says Jake Tomason who owns the company with wife Jess. This has made Apex Roof n Clad the go-to company for larger projects, he says, with clients including Fonterra, Carter Holt Harvey, Silver Fern Farms as well as numerous local schools.

“We have firmly established ourselves as an industry leader in Whangarei and Northland, with a strong focus on clear communication, transparent pricing and an absolute commitment to superior quality workmanship. It is the depth of knowledge and experience across the Apex team that allows us to provide a highly accurate level of advice and an impeccable level of workmanship,” he says.

Jake, a qualified builder and Licensed Building Practitioner, started the company in 2011. He brought extensive building experience having built and clad sheds all over Northland for many years.

Jake had also run his own roofing and building company in Australia and now offers his clients over 15 years experience.

Apex Roof n Clad undertakes new roofs and re-roofs as well as long run iron cladding for the residential, commercial and industrial markets. Jake says he believes in providing best value solutions to clients, which often leads to a saving in time and financial costs.

Being a large company (around 20 staff are employed plus about 15 permanent subcontractors) Apex Roof n Clad can take on any size project from a residential re-roof to a large commercial job.

The company has its own yard, plant and equipment as well as scaffolding and a scissor lift. Jake says this allows the company to maintain good control over quality, project timing and budgets.

Jake is on the job overseeing the company but will also jump on the tools as required.

Jess takes care of the administration side of the business offering good backup and support in this important aspect of each project.

Jake has come from a family heavily involved in the construction industry in the region which means he also has a good network of trusted businesses to call on as needed.

He says health and safety is another important focus for the business. Apex Roof n Clad ensure staff are fully trained and compliant in this aspect and heavy investment is made in this and having the right equipment to do the job safely.

Apex Roof n Clad’s robust processes in this area have earned them trust from large clients and the company is an approved contractor

Apex Roof n Clad has expanded its business over the past two years to become the largest roofing company in Northland. Owner Jake Tomason says being such a large company it can take on any job, from a residential re-roof to large commercial projects.

by Whangarei District Council. It also regularly completes work for a number of housing companies such as Latitude Homes, Rob Littlejohn Builder, Signature Homes, Bella Homes, Homeworld Design & Build and Cavalier Homes.

Over the years the company has completed a large variety of roofing projects from re-roofing historic villas through to stand and clad projects for large-scale commercial storage facilities and factories.

More recently Apex Roof n Clad completed the roof and cladding for Quest apartments, McDonalds and the Northland Athletics and Gymnastic Stadium in Whangarei and a re-roof of Fonterra’s Kauri plant which involved 9500 lineal metres of roofing.

The company is currently working on a roof for a new ASB Bank and a roof and cladding project for Farmers Trading Company.

“We have firmly established ourselves as an industry leader in Whangarei and Northland, with a strong focus on clear communication, transparent pricing and an absolute commitment to superior quality workmanship.”

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Volume 16 | Issue 4

ENGINEERING » Cullen Engineering

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After construction of a new workshop in 2013, Cullen engineering shifted its focus to expanding capability and improving efficiency. Managing director Richard Cullen says embracing technology keeps the company competitive in a market which keeps evolving.

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“Clients from some of the larger cities are often surprised when we don’t turn up on their doorstep in a straw hat and gumboots.”

and milling equipment for the machine shop. A large structural bandsaw soon followed for the fabrication shop.

Following this, Cullen Engineering purchased a 3kw Amada Laser cutter and a Baykel 4m x 300 tonne CNC press brake In 2016 a further two machines were added with the purchase of a Peddinghaus Ocean Avenger+ MDL1250 / 1C Beam Line with CNC controller, eight station tool changer, and 18m table allows for fast accurate drilling, tapping, and slotting of steel plate and sections, and an Omax 120X 6m x 3m, five axis Abrasive Water Jet cutting machine, which is the largest of its kind in New Zealand. It gives Cullen Engineering the capability to

cut nearly any material from gauge to thicknesses exceeding 200mm. The five axis will allow for bevel cutting and countersunk holes. The company is also able to rotary cut tube and pipe on this machine.

This year an OTC FD-V6L 7 Axis Long Reach Robot Welding system with Rotary Positioner was added to the workshop. FD Welding Robots have increased mobility for tight workspaces and better overall weld quality. The compact design makes it simple and easy to weld in confined spaces or on complicated fixtures.

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Cullen Engineering has comprehensive capabilities in mechanical design, fabrication and installation, structural and architectural steelwork, coded welding, stainless steel fabrication, water jet cutting, laser cutting, folding and CNC machining.

Operations director Michael Harris says being based in the small Waikato town of Te Aroha definitely has it challenges, but these are mainly due to perceptions. “Clients from some of the larger cities are often surprised when we don’t turn up on their doorstep in a straw hat and gumboots,” he says.

“The reality is in fact much different. Not only are we fortunate enough to have a number of large

clients right on our doorstep such as Inghams, Fonterra, Tatua, Silver Fern Farms, and Wallace Corporation, we are also really well positioned between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. We have a highly experienced, dedicated, and stable team, fantastic support from the local community, and when visiting the town clients are often envious of Te Aroha’s scenery and charm.”

Following construction of a new workshop in 2013, Cullen Engineering shifted its focus to improving efficiency and expanding capability.

Managing director Richard Cullen says Cullen Engineering has embraced technology as a means to stay competitive in a constantly evolving market.

“Not only does technology give us gains in efficiency and productivity, it also allows us to offer a wider range of services to our clients, shorten lead times, improve quality, and enhance the entire service experience to both new and existing customers.”

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New block extends centre capacity Kelly Deeks A new purpose-built four classroom block at Small Fries Windsor Park Christian Childcare Centre has enabled a roll increase of 48 children, while maintaining the centre’s low children to teacher ratios and allowing teachers and support staff to provide the best care in a nurturing and thoughtfully planned environment.

Designed by Saunders Architects and built

by Form Building and Developments, the new block allows Small Fries and its owner Windsor Park Baptist Church to keep infants and toddlers in rooms of no more than nine to 12 children, and frees up space for two year old children to remain in smaller class sizes of 10 to 15.

The preschool rooms will remain the largest spaces at Small Fries, allowing the older children extra room as they grow in independence leading up to school.

Neville Saunders of Saunders Architects, who has designed more than 40 childcare centres all across New Zealand, says the classroom block was to cater for older preschoolers as well as infants and toddlers, and all the facilities required for caring for them, including a reception area, a kitchen, a laundry, sleeping areas, changing rooms, and bathrooms.

A second storey would house a seminar room the centre would be able to rent out, a staff area and bathroom, and administration offices.

Play areas on each end of the building were purpose designed and built for babies at one end, and older children on the other.

Construction of the new building has used a mixed bag of materials to create a striking and inviting look.

The classroom walls are constructed using Autex lining for its strong acoustic capabilities, and even the fence surrounding the new play areas outside has been designed to minimise the impact of noise.

The classroom block’s entrance has a large, two and a half storey frameless glass feature with honed block walls, allowing a lot of light to enter the building.

The rest of the building is a mixture of vertical

Construction of the new building has used a mixed bag of materials to create a striking and inviting look.

stained cedar shiplap boarding, horizontal Linea weatherboard, and Alucobond aluminium composite painted panels.

“It’s a pretty striking building, black and bright emerald green and stained cedar.

“Every stair up to the first floor is a different colour, creating a kaleidoscope effect, and the reception centre is the same. Colour is one of my fortes,” Neville says.

Windsor Park Baptist Church project manager James Ogilvie says Form Building and Developments was an excellent construction partner throughout the project, from which a friendship has resulted.

Neville says the main aspect of Small Fries’ brief and his resulting design was it had to be adaptable, so the centre could add more children to the roll in future.

The classroom block is able to cater for 57 children with a new resource consent.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD » Borman Village Kids

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Childcare focused on parents’ needs Karen Phelps A new childcare centre due to open in Hamilton later this year aims to offer a personal service focused on meeting the needs of parents and their children, says centre director Todd Painter.

Borman Village Kids is the first centre Todd has developed by himself but it is not the first centre he has been involved with after previously co-owning various childcare centres around Hamilton.

This has allowed him to utilise his experience to create something distinctive in Borman Village Kids that will stand out from the rest, he says.

“I will have a direct relationship with staff and the families whose children attend Borman Village Kids. As a parent of four children myself I have ensured that the centre will very much focus on meeting the needs of parents,” he says.

Borman Village Kids is located on the corner of Borman Road and Hare Puke Drive.

It will cater to children from three months to school age and provide a full service including a nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, all made with organic and whole foods where possible.

Borman Village Kids’ programme is based on New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum Te Whariki.

The curriculum integrates care and education with planned and spontaneous experiences so children can develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will support them to become confident learners.

The curriculum recognises the diversity in New Zealand and the ways in which bi-cultural goals and practices are developed.

The teaching team will also offer expertise in a range of teaching methods including Montessori and Reggio Emilia.

Borman Village Kids, a new childcare centre in Hamilton, is part of a larger complex, which will include a café, superette, shops and apartments. Borman Village Kids is due to open in late September and registrations are now open.

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At Borman Village Kids, parents will be kept informed of their child’s learning through a secure online portfolio where the centre records and communicates learning to the parents as it happens.

Todd says classrooms will be larger than the minimum Ministry of Education requirement and be very well resourced. Significant investment has been made in furniture to create a ‘wow’ factor, especially around art and dramatic play.

Parents will be kept well-informed of their child’s progress and be given a portfolio and record of their child’s learning journey in a secure online portfolio called Storypark where the centre can record and communicate learning to the parents as it happens, says Todd. He says that Borman Village Kids has an open door policy and families are welcome to be involved as much as they would like to be.

Another important focus will be on readying children for the next step in their education. A new primary school is planned for across the road from Borman Village Kids and Todd says he will form a close relationship with the school to give children from Borman Village Kids the opportunity to take part in school activities as appropriate assisting their transition.

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The company undertakes a range of projects from residential to commercial and has built up considerable expertise in mixed-use developments.

Most recently it has designed a development in Borman Road for a client undertaking a development which will eventually include a superette, bakery, liquor store, food outlets, café, restaurant/ bar, medical centre and childcare centre along with 10 apartments.

James Cusiel, director of Diverse Design, says the aim when designing the development was to create a contemporary look with buildings interacting with the street frontage with practical items such as car parking hidden behind.

The Borman Village Kids childcare centre is the first building in the development, currently under construction.

James says as the tenant was secured after the building had been designed it was a matter of accommodating that particular client’s needs into the building.

“We created as much north facing outdoor area as we could to take advantage of the sun and maximized the light entering the building,” explains James.

“Passive design, such as glazing, was also important to help bring warmth to the interior and reduce energy costs.”

Outside an acoustic timber fence will minimize noise transfer between the centre and surrounding residential developments. Borman Village Kids is due to open in late September.

Other mixed-use developments designed by Diverse Design include Village Quarters for Yeoman Property Group, a development which includes 50 apartments, and developments in Vialou Street (café and 14 apartments) and Anglesea Street (office and nine apartments).

Village Quarters and the project in Vialou Street won Waikato Property Council urban design awards. James says that Diverse Design’s expertise is often sought as Hamilton continues to develop and expand.

Located in Hamilton Diverse Design was founded by James, an experienced architectural designer, in 2009. James has extensive experience in residential and light commercial design and documentation throughout New Zealand in many styles of construction. The company provides a full range of services from pre-design to documentation, contract administration and observation.

“Diverse Design is just that, diverse. We are very open-minded to different styles, sustainable ideas and alternative building solutions. We understand that no one person is the same so we treat each job individually. Our goal is to provide the highest quality architectural design and drafting services, performing over and above our clients expectations.”

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EARLY CHILDHOOD » Kindercare

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45 years of making a difference Karen Phelps This year Kindercare Learning Centres celebrates 45 years of cherishing children.

For Kindercare’s founder, Glennie Oborn, this success comes down to her personal philosophy: “Be who you are and if you hear the call, feel the pull or see the opportunity to pursue a cause that will outlive you, step up with energy and devotion and make a difference,” says Glennie.

The seed for Kindercare Learning Centres was sown in 1971, when Glennie was just 23 years old and was teaching at Birkdale Intermediate School.

A couple of years earlier her husband at the time had started his own business and during school holidays Glennie would go on sales trips promoting his services to prospective customers.

Unfortunately, the business was not going well, which made Glennie the breadwinner so giving up teaching and staying at home to raise a family was not an option.

She had never even heard of a childcare centre when an article in a magazine caught her attention, which suggested looking after children at home as a business.

“I thought, good idea but what would I do all day? Six to eight children seemed so few compared to my class of 43,” she says with a smile.

The following year, three month’s pregnant, Glennie opened her first centre in Milford, Auckland with three staff and 12 children.

But like most business success stories it was not without its challenges.

She says that the town planning process had been quite a learning curve, with a long-term neighbour embarking on a door knocking campaign to recruit objectors.

This was the first of over 30 appearances at hearings, facing objectors, stating her evidence and answering questions from planners and city councillors, as Kindercare grew and moved into new areas.

Glennie says that early childhood has always been very political and heavily regulated. In 1979, convinced that changes were needed in order to provide the best resources for children, professional development for teachers, and for high quality centres to be viable, Glennie made a visit, with her lawyer, to the head of early childhood services in Wellington.

“There was no funding available then and we suggested that the centre size limit needed to be lifted to enable better facilities, resources and professional development and survival.

“He was totally shocked and said they were planning to limit centre size to 25 or 30. We began a political lobby to at least maintain the 50-centre size limit and address other proposed backward steps, and the forerunner of the Early Childhood Council was established,” explains Glennie.

The lobby to maintain the status quo was successful, but despite the licencing limit for 50

Kindercare Learning Centre founder Glennie Oborn with son Kelly, who took over as KIndercare chief executive in 2014. children, three years later Glennie won a resource consent from Manukau City for a centre for 84 children.

She accomplished this by applying for two separate centre licences, 50 and 34, each with separate playgrounds, but all under one roof sharing kitchen, laundry, administrative and staff facilities.

This complied with the regulations and the Department of Education reluctantly agreed, paving the way for centres for 100 children.

Kindercare pioneered this and operated several 50 + 50 centres, and gradually other providers also established multi-licence centres. It took 33 years, just five years ago, before the regulations allowed more than 50 children on one licence.

“Safe, Loved and Learning” are Kindercare’s core values and today Kindercare has early childhood centres in four major cities – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch – and opening in Palmerston North this year.

In 2014, Glennie handed the reins over to her son Kelly, who is Kindercare’s chief executive, moving Kindercare into the future. Kindercare

and its charitable arm – the Living and Learning Foundation – employ over 1100 staff.

“Thousands of New Zealand women, our staff and our parents, have been enabled to further their careers and provide for their families while their children are safe, loved and engaged in exciting learning experiences.

“It’s a privilege to care for the more than 4200 children who attend the 44 centres we operate each week,” says Glennie.

For children to be kept safe, loved and learning, they need to be in the care of competent nurturing teachers. So in 1982, Glennie established NZ Tertiary College where people can gain Early Childhood Teaching qualifications.

She is also one of the driving forces behind charitable initiatives including Living and Learning centre’s free teen parent programme which

provides life skills, parenting skills and personal development programmes.

The New Zealand Tertiary College supports a children’s home for orphaned, abandoned and abused girls from the slums in New Delhi, India and Kindercare funds an ongoing project in Cambodia building and resourcing a preschool, developing and building school playgrounds, presenting workshops for primary and preschool teachers in the surrounding districts, and providing professional development through mentoring and support.

Glennie believes her story has only been possible because of the many incredible people whom she regards highly and loves dearly, who work beside her. She is constantly learning from the treasured people in her life, who are aligned with the Kindercare vision and values, and who share her passion for children and for people.

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New centre a true ‘labour of love’ Karen Phelps It’s a story about the power of people to transform a community and how with enough determination anything is possible.

When small community based early learning centre, Forum North Childcare & Education Centre, was told by the Whangarei District Council in 2012 the land the centre was sitting was needed for a development project it was a case of déjà vu.

The same thing had happened in 1993 and the centre had already been shifted once. It could have seemed like the end but the centre’s staff and parents were not going to see this happen.

“It’s a labour of love,” says centre manager Deanna Niha who has worked at the centre for over two decades.

“We have worked hard to create a sustainable centre and we couldn’t let that end because of all those that have worked so hard to get it to where it is. You can either roll over or take it as an opportunity to create something wonderful.”

With support from Council and local Iwi Parawhau a new site was found and the lease this time was secured for 33 years.

But before a decision was reached staff was taken to the site, walked around and got a feel for the land and space, says Deanna.

The site sits beneath the local Maunga (mountain) Parihaka and alongside the local Awa (river), Hatea. Local kaumatua blessed the site before building took place and a kahatu (piece of stone treasure) was buried by kaumatua in a secret place on the site to link the centre to the land.

The design of the new centre, by Dawson Design and built by Jennian Homes Northland, also reflects the traditions of the past with an eye to the future.

Deanna says that when initial discussions took place regarding the design of the building

The design of the new centre, by Dawson Design and built by Jennian Homes Northland, reflects the traditions of the past with an eye to the future.

the focus was to create a place that was reflective of the beliefs and centre kaupapa as well as acknowledge those who had gone before.

Items will be taken from the old centre and used in the new building and there are plans for pou to be erected at some stage that reflect the past, present and future generations.

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traditional Maori design meeting modern, this building links into Forum North’s long standing history here in Whangarei and provides a place for them to continue the amazing work they do with the children of Whangarei,” says Jennian Homes Northland sales consultant Rena Belcher, Sales consultant.

The aim of the design of the two storey building has also been to be inclusive so everyone could access the building and use the facilities on offer.

A lift has been included and small details, such as no lips on the floor at doorways, means it is fully wheelchair accessible.

The centre’s teachers, one of whom has a child with cerebral palsy, were an integral part of the design process.

The building has two apexes and will be clad in board and baton. It’s a simple yet effective design that reflects the down to earth approach the centre takes.

Upstairs will be a large multipurpose space with staff rooms and kitchen. Downstairs the centre likewise offers flexibility with a moveable divider separating the age groups.

Deanna says it is important to them that siblings and relations are not segregated despite possibly being different ages.

There are also opportunities for children to create their own spaces by building huts or hanging sheets for hideaways etc.

Outside, the playground will include natural materials and objects rather than manmade play items. The aim has been to reflect the natural surroundings.

Jody Yakas, general manager of Jennian

Homes Northland says that the Forum North childcare project is a large and complex project for the company to undertake. It will take place over nearly a year with multiple stages.

The project has been funded by the Ministry of Education TAP funding scheme alongside community grants and fundraising. The centre is community owned and run by a governance team made up of parents.

As a not for profit enterprise the aim is to keep fees as low as possible.

Staff to child ratios are impressive with eight teachers catering to the needs of the current children plus one staff member in administration and another in the kitchen.

The centre also supplies items such as meals and nappies.

“We understand that it’s hard for parents to get up and get sorted in the morning and get to work so we make it as easy as possible.”

It’s not surprising then that there is a constant waiting list for places.

The new centre, which is licensed for 50 children, is due to open in March 2018.

“Our experience tells us there isn’t a one size fits all approach to education,” says Deanna.

“It’s about diversity, it’s about identity and it’s about vision.

“We know we have a unique learning environment that we believe our community needs and wants. I truly believe we were sent the right people to build our vision.

“Our staff are very committed to the centre – it’s like a second home to them – and now it will be sustainable for future generations so the legacy can continue.”

“We know we have a unique learning environment that we believe our community needs and wants. I truly believe we were sent the right people to build our vision.”

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PRODUCTION » Hemp Farm

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A growing demand for hemp products Sue Russell Dave and Anne Jordan from Hamilton are passionate about fostering the infrastructure and necessary understandings which will see the cultivation of Hemp and its processing into an extensive range of bi-products realised here in New Zealand.

Their business, Hemp Farm NZ was formally established in 2011 though Dave first became aware of Hemp, which has been grown and used overseas for thousands of years, more than 30 years ago.

“It is an amazing plant in terms of the abundance of ways it can be processed, following cultivation, into not only health-related products but also into materials that are extremely environmentally sustainable,” Dave says.

“Hemp doesn’t require use of chemicals to assist its growth or deter pests but what is more astounding and little understood is that derivatives of hemp can be manufactured to provide food, clothing, shelter, fuel, paper, textiles and plastics, without the need to use other products as is the case with the production of plastic requiring oil for instance,” he says.

“Finally there is a real sense that, with changes in legislation just around the corner, the commercial growing and production of hemp-based products can attain a volume to make it commercially viable, creating massive opportunities for new employment as well.”

Since 2008, the industrious couple have established My Hemp Farm, a rewards based shopping experience (through Hemp Farm New Zealand Limited), an on-line store that sells a range of health products for internal and external uses.

Included in the range of on-line products are Ham and Beeswax polish, hemp seed oil, protein

powers, oil capsules, animal hemp protein, and skin-care products including oils, cleaners and creams.

In the early days the couple devoted their weekends to attending farmers-type markets though in recent years they have shifted their energy away from this rewarding, yet time-consuming activity, to concentrate on their shop and developing the Hemp industry here.

They have leased land and grown Hemp plants now for nearly a decade while growing their store of seed stocks and investing in the development of processing machinery.

The tall ‘dual variety’ of hemp produced here is not difficult to grow, however when it comes to cultivating the metres-high plant, a number of issues arise, as Dave explains.

“Traditionally the only way to process the plant fibre is called retting where the plant lies in the paddock for months to allow micro-organisms and moisture to break it down to the point where it can be handled and processed.

“This creates additional costs for the farmer growing the plant because they are not making maximum use of their land. It’s sitting idle for long periods,” Dave says.

Hemp plants produce three distinct products; Hurd, Fibre and Seed and each of these has numerous uses. Dave describes Hemp as ‘Humanities Companion Plant’.

The couple now own a revolutionary machine, called a Decorticator, developed by Australian engineer and mastermind Adrian Clarke after almost 20 years of research and investment in prototypes.

Just why this machine has the capacity to revolutionise Hemp production is through its portability and ease of use, as it separates the hurd and cellulose from freshly grown Hemp plants making it state of the art.

Before, the only way to separate fibre and

Hamilton’s Dave and Anne Jordan cultivate hemp through their company Hemp Farm NZ and process it into an extensive range of bi products including hemp seed oil, oil capsules and skin care products. cellulose was in a large Hammer Mill, a multimillion dollar plant which essentially pounded the Hemp stalks.”

The significance of this technology cannot be understated. The Clarke D8 Decorticator will make growing and processing Hemp economically viable and an activity land-owners can consider seriously.

While Anne concentrates on keeping up with demand for the Hemp-based products sold through

the ‘My Hemp Farm’ on-line shop and supplying it directly to over 200 stockists throughout New Zealand, Dave’s role is more in the future.

“My time is around creating infrastructure and a plan for investors. There are serious investors who want to be part of this pioneering industry.

“They not only see financial return but also are driven by a wish to create an industry that is such a positive one for the planet and its people.”

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Wanted: land to grow avocados Sue Russell For proof that Tauranga-based Kiwifruit and Avocado orchardists Southern Orchard Ltd is delivering a strong brand in a competitive marketing environment, one needs to only look at how the team has grown, says Business Manager, Hayley Larman.

“I’ve been with the company 4½ years now and when I started we had a team of four people.

Now we employ 16 people including orchard cadets who are studying for their horticulture qualifications at the same time as working full-time with us. That’s been a really positive development,” Hayley says.

Southern Orchards Ltd is an avocado and kiwifruit orchard leasing, management and development operation. It’s purpose is to promote the expansion of avocado and kiwifruit orchards through sustainable and innovative growing methods.

Mark Ryan, the company’s Avocado and Technical Manager has a passion for seeing Avocado production expand given the current almost insatiable demand here and overseas for the Hass variety of Avocado which grows so well in the Bay of Plenty and in the far North.

The company has a range of clients throughout New Zealand and abroad, including some absentee land-owners who have negotiated use of their land to develop orchards and currently Southern Orchards Ltd is looking for more pockets of land in suitable areas to grow more Avocados.

“The avocado industry at the moment is at a real boom time. In terms of potential issues that may impact negatively on this positive future, I can’t see any. Our biggest challenge is trying to encourage owners who have spare green-fields to look at enabling us to grow and manage an orchard on their space, turning unproductive land into a solid income stream while boosting New Zealand’s production,” says Mark.

The process begins with a property evaluation, where soil health, elevation and the specific micro-climate are assessed. Avocados are fussy with the main determinant as to success in establishing an orchard being altitude.

While traditionally avocado trees are planted 7x7metres apart we are currently trailing some intensive planting on our home trial block. It takes three seasons for a tree to come into production and this past year marked the third in this trial so Mark and Hayley were excited to see such fantastic results, we certainly brought “Land to Life” with this trial.

Hayley says the popularity of the fruit is

Avocado aficionados: the team at Tauranga-based Southern Orchard, an avocado and kiwifruit leasing, management and development operation. Southern Orchards Ltd is looking for more pockets of land in suitable areas to grow more avocados.

largely attributed to the fine work of New Zealand Avocado and their promotion of its nutritional merits and bringing on board brand ambassadors such as Nadia Lim have be great.

“A huge point of difference between us and some other orchard management operations is that we take particular pride in maintaining the owners land in pristine “park like” condition around the orchard. It’s a service our clients really appreciate,” says Hayley.

Southern Orchards Ltd has just taken on a young man in an Orchard Caretaker role to ensure it keeps this reputation up to speed.

The company is also very big on communication with their clients. As Hayley puts it ‘having a relationship is just as important as maintaining their orchard, certainly where orchard owners are new to the industry and want to learn the ins and outs’.

Southern Orchards Ltd has not pushed their

“Our biggest challenge is trying to encourage owners who have spare green-fields to look at enabling us to grow and manage an orchard on their space, turning unproductive land into a solid income stream while boosting New Zealand’s production.”

interest in finding new plots of land to convert into orchards to date.

Most of their land-bank has come from word of mouth, however both Mark and Hayley say it is time to get the word out there that the company is interested in expanding its avocado management and development operation.

“We are geared up and ready,” says Hayley “I don’t see any end to the demand for this great fruit, both here and overseas where good prices are being paid for top quality produce.

We have the passion, the experience and the knowledge to develop avocado orchards of an extremely high standard.”

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INDEX »

Apex Roof n Clad..........................59

Housing Concepts.........................43

Arco Group...................................40

JG Property...................................54

BetterShedz Kerikeri.....................32

Kindercare....................................64

BOINZ...........................................30

Lanta Construction........................26

Borman Village Kids.....................62

Latitude Homes - Northland.........48

Cain Built......................................44

Maddren Homes...........................42

Chrispy Builders..........................39

NZ Green Building Council............28

Classic Builders............................21

Plus Architecture..........................10

CMP Construction..........................6

Probuild Mangonui........................50

Cullen Engineering.......................60

Ship Repair NZ...............................3

Dyer Construction.........................47

Sloan Annand Builders.................51

Elite Window Solutions.................58

Small Fries Windsor Park.............61

Fairway Bay..................................72

Southern Orchards........................69

Form Buildings.............................36

Steel Construction NZ...................56

Forum North Childcare.................66

Steelworks NZ .............................57

Generation Homes.......................22

Straight Up Builders......................52

Hawes Building Solutions............34

Treadstone Group.........................12

Haydn & Rollett...........................24

Vista Homes.................................53

Hemp Farm..................................68

ZB Homes.....................................18

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Fairway Bay lies between the Gulf Harbour Marina and the Gulf Harbour Country Club. The development includes a marina, bar and cafe and the next stage due for release comprises of 40 lots overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. There are also plans to build floating pontoon houses, which are at the building consent stage.

Ferry ride a breeze from Fairway Bay Karen Phelps Whangaparaoa is growing and increased ferry crossings are making building a home in the region a smart prospect for home buyers, says Michael Webb-Speight, development consultant for Fairway Bay. He says that with ferry travel to downtown Auckland taking just 50 minutes and the fact that house prices in Whangaparaoa are markedly more attractive than a similar distance commute by car from central Auckland, Fairway Bay has been popular with buyers.

“Rather than sitting in a car in traffic Fairway Bay residents can check their emails, chat or enjoy a coffee on their way to work arriving refreshed and ready to start the day. The ferry is going from strength to strength due to demand and there is talk of increasing ferry crossings further next year,” he says.

The Whangaparaoa Peninsula is just 40 minutes north of Auckland Harbour Bridge. Fairway Bay sits

between the Gulf Harbour Country Club and the 1000 berth Gulf Harbour Marina. Nearby attractions include Shakespeare Regional Park, Orewa Beach, Kawau Island, Waiwera Thermal Resort, Vineyards and an extensive Marine Reserve including several offshore islands Developed by Top Harbour, Fairway Bay has completed four main stages so far – Kaipuke, Discovery, Resolution and The Point. The development includes a, marina, bar and café.

Michael says that residents of Fairway Bay enjoy being part of a cohesive neighbourhood and community where a diverse range of activities are on offer. Walking trails, swimming, golf, cycling,

sailing, fishing and tennis are just some of the lifestyle pursuits that can all be enjoyed within walking distance.

Kaipuke has sold out but there are still a few select lots available in previous stages including the final lots in Resolution, which represent good value, says Michael.

The next stage due for release is Omaki, which will comprise 40 lots and looks straight onto the Hauraki Gulf. Lots will range in size from 550-1200 square metres. Depending on what is announced in the protocol for the 36th America’s Cup, these homes may be looking straight out onto the race course for the next event, says Michael.

“Rather than sitting in a car in traffic Fairway Bay residents can check their emails, chat or enjoy a coffee on their way to work arriving refreshed and ready to start the day.”

For those seeking an apartment offering Fairway Bay will also include approximately 600 apartments to be built in the centre of the development as part of the planned commercial hub. There are also plans to build floating pontoon houses on moorings at Fairway Bay, which are at the building consent stage. Michael says that the floating houses already have resource consent from Auckland Council, which required assessment under the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement as well as under the Coastal Marina Zone provisions of the Unitary Plan and Gulf Harbour Marina precinct.

Michael says that Top Harbour is investing heavily in infrastructure in Fairview Bay, which will result in growth of community facilities, as well as retail and commercial opportunities in the future.

“Fairway Bay will incorporate the best elements from both New Zealand and international destinations. Using the best in local and international architects and designers, Fairway Bay is set to become one of the most significant developments on the New Zealand coast.”