Business North August 2023

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| 3 Tauranga City Council: Skate Park development The skatepark design includes a very large flow-bowl environment, with a very deep section and shallow sections. T T Richard Loader REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Olympic quality skatepark on the way Contact us today! 07 213 0890 | info@gtcivil.co.nz | www.gtcivil.co.nz Your go-to contractor in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty for Pipelines, Pumpstations & Civil works. Surfing and skating just seem to go hand in hand, and the Tauranga City Council (TCC) has embarked on a project to deliver an Olympic quality skatepark for all those kids, both young and old, to break out their tricks and surf the concrete waves. Encompassing over 3000sqm, the new skatepark which is now under construction, is part of the Blake Park Recreational Reserve and borders busy Maunganui Road, the main road into the Mount. TCC Design Lead Peter Fraser says one of the key drivers for the new skatepark was that Tauranga’s existing skate facilities were outdated, and no longer ticked the boxes with the community’s ardent skating enthusiasts. “It was 2020 when skateboarding first featured as an Olympic sport and there was talk then about getting our skateparks up to standard and creating a world class facility. So that’s what we’re aspiring to achieve. “The skatepark won’t be just for skateboarders, it’s for all roller users including roller skaters, scooters, and BMX.” Peter’s role as TCC Design Lead means that he takes the project from initiation, through to detailed design and then assists with the delivery of the finished skatepark. Richard Smith from RICH Landscapes was engaged as the skate park designer, who brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the project from previous skatepark projects. One of the things Peter really enjoyed was assembling a team of 25 skaters covering all roller modes, who became the co-design group. Over three workshops Peter and Richard sought the group’s input to identify a comprehensive list of needs, wants and requirements, to ensure the park hit the sweet spot for its users. From a design brief, Richard developed a concept for the skatepark The design includes a very large flow-bowl environment, with a very deep section and shallow sections, which Peter says is bound to attract a lot of skater attention. “Another big feature is a surf skate ditch, which is like half a pipe that snakes, with lots of different obstacles to navigate and do tricks. There’s quite a big surf-skate movement sweeping the world at the moment, which takes a slightly differently designed skateboard that enables the skater to skate as though surfing a wave. The skate ditch will imitate that. “The skate ditch also runs parallel with Maunganui Road so as people drive down the road they will see skaters appearing to surf down the ditch. We’re also building a whole lot of street skating areas in the park, which will have competition style stairs for tricks on hand rails, ledges and the stairs. “There are quite a few unique obstacles that Richard has designed, and he has introduced some 3D concrete printing into the park which we’re pretty sure is a world first for a skate park. There will be a two-metre high wave with one side 3D printed that skaters will skate up.” The skatepark will include usual park amenities like landscaping, gardens, toilets and seating, drinking fountains, shade-sails and a BBQ area. Enabling earthworks are currently being undertaken by GT Civil with Angus McMillan Concrete scheduled to commence construction of the skatepark mid-July. “We have designed the skatepark to be built in four zones, and if all four zones are completed we’re looking at a May 2024 completion date. Whether we complete all four zones will depend on funding. “Tauranga City Council has confirmed approved funding of $3.6 million and we’re shortly to commence another external funding round. “To date we have received community grants from Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust ($1,023,000), New Zealand Communities Trust ($459,370), Lotteries ($528,847) and Project Tauranga ($200,000), which we are very grateful for. It has been an awesome project to be part of.”

4 | Tutukaka Marina T T Richard Loader Marina recovers from tsunami surge Tutukaka Marina suffered significant damage from the tsunami surge in 2022. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT +64 27 444 2368 | sales@tallykey.co.nz | www.tallykey.co.nz Proud to serve Tutukaka Marina At 9.30pm, January the 15th 2022, about three hours after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’api volcanic eruption, a tsunami scale surge of water entered the Tutukaka Marina, causing significant damage to boats, berths and other marina structures. While the seismic reading on the underwater volcanic eruption was relatively small at 5.5, it sent a shockwave three times around the world and has been referred to as a 1/1000-year occurrence. The hub of the Tutukaka coast, Tutukaka Marina sits halfway between Auckland Marina and the Bay of Islands, on Northland’s east coast. While owned by the Whangarei District Council, the Tutukaka Marina Management Trust (TMMT) holds a lease for the marina until 2053. Referred to as a mid-sized marina by New Zealand standards, Tutukaka Marina has 254 berths, of which 54 were significantly compromised or destroyed by the volcanic surge. Traditionally important as a game fishing hub, more recently the marina has become significant as the gateway to the Poor Knights Islands’ marine reserve. New Zealand’s largest dive company also operates from Tutukaka. Marina Manager Dylan Lease says because of the marina’s significance it was crucial for local businesses, boat owners and the marina facility that the 54 berths and other related structures were reinstated, and also strengthened to make them more resilient to a future tsunami surge. An engineering assessment carried out on the remaining 200 berths, determined that those floating structures and piles remained uncompromised. Just after the tsunami rolled through, Herons Construction provided TMMT with a large work barge and crew to assist with the demolition and salvage operation. “We had cranes lifting broken pontoons, boats, and piles out of the water. The last two weeks in January after the event were spent making the remaining facility safe,” says Dylan. “We also had Commercial Dive Specialists complete underwater, above water and drone survey work before any redesign could commence,” he says. TMMT enlisted Shorewise Engineering Consultants to undertake the design work. Shorewise has been heavily involved with the new marina in Waiheke and many marine projects up and down New Zealand. “The planning and design included a lot of modelling in terms of water speed. To mitigate “The project is about protecting our structures, protecting boats, and all the surrounding businesses here including dive tourism, restaurants and shops.” against any future tsunami damage, Shorewise Engineering had to find a point where the structures being rebuilt could handle up to a certain water force speed that was practical. Of course, beyond that point, you can’t do anything.” With Total Marine Services engaged as lead contractor, the physical construction work commenced February 2023 and is now three quarters of the way through, with early July targeted as the completion date. “We’re now rebuilding L Pier, which was completely removed because it was so badly damaged. Any wooden piles in any of the berths or other structures will be replaced with hollow steel tubes driven into the ocean floor, and then sleeved. “The fuel jetty at the front of the marina was hit first. In addition to using steel piles, the design includes a massive hinging system so that the fuel jetty can flex during a large surge event. “Looking ahead to the future, Shoreline and world leading tsunami and hydrology expert Jose Borreo, have put computer modelling together that shows if we reconfigure our breakwater we can reduce the speed of the water entering the marina by many knots. But that’s a project for the future.” From the destruction caused in January 2022, Dylan acknowledges that a more resilient marina will emerge. “The project is about protecting our structures, protecting boats, and all the surrounding businesses here including dive tourism, restaurants and shops. So there’s a whole spin-off to protecting the marina.” Tutukaka will also be one of, if not the first, location to receive the benefit of a new Civil Defence siren system, that can be sounded in a localised area, and will include an audible voice warning tailored for the emergency.

| 5 Tutukaka Marina The physical construction work commenced February 2023 and is now three quarters of the way through, with early July targeted as the completion date. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Marine | Industrial | Domestic “Proud to support the Tutukaka Marina.” Dean Yendell Tutukaka Coast Commercial Dive Specialists Ltd Northland dive and salvage company Can travel anywhere 24/7 call 021 731 775 commercialdivespecialists.co.nz SALVAGE - RIGGING - TOWING

6 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ardmore Airport T T Ange Davidson Airport planning for future growth A resurgence in private aircraft and a focus on New Zealand based aviation-related business has seen a 30 percent growth at Ardmore in the past few years. • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Repairs & Maintenance • Over 10yrs experience 021 950 706 www.nextgenelectrical.co.nz dylan@nextgenelectrical Proudly supporting Ardmore Airport A private airport in South Auckland is one of New Zealand’s busiest airports and a critical part of the country’s transport infrastructure, emergency response, pilot training and aircraft maintenance. Ardmore Airport is used by as many as 800 different aircraft annually, culminating in over 100,000 aircraft movements in a year. With over 650 people collectively employed at the airport, Ardmore is a key economic hub for the region. Dave Marcellus, chief executive of Ardmore Airport Group, says there is a mix of local and international aviation related businesses at the airport. “New Zealand is a big supplier of aviation services for the global market and Ardmore supplies much of this. Amongst the 100 tenants at Ardmore, there’s a mix of aircraft assembly, sales, engineering and maintenance, avionics, banner towing, agricultural services, and more,” says Dave. “Flight schools are a big part of the airport operations, and we have six based at Ardmore. There are over 300 aircraft based at the aerodrome and they’re a mix of flight training, corporate, agricultural, club and recreational craft.” A resurgence in private aircraft and a focus on New Zealand based aviation-related business has seen a 30% growth at Ardmore in the past few years. Airport growth is set to continue as the company expands into industrial property development at the airport and its first large scale non-aviation venture. Civil works for the 15-hectare commercial and industrial development is now well underway and will be completed in early 2024. This is a significant airport development that will meet a massive demand for quality industrial and commercial property. “This is a new entry in the commercial and industrial market and in the next 10 years, it will be a major employment and economic hub for the region employing thousands of people,” believes Dave. “It is an easy commute from Auckland and is about 35 mins drive from the CBD to Ardmore. It’s only 11km from Manukau City and a short drive from the main commercial centres. There will also be substantial capital works on the aviation infrastructure supporting a range of airport improvements.” Encroaching urban development is a concern for the airport company who are working hard on a range of consultation processes across proposed local developments and commercial projects. The phenomenon of Reverse Sensitivity is a concern for airports with neighbouring developments that are poorly planned and do not consult with the airport. For instance, a developer has recently proposed to build at the end of the airport runway with 75% of its residents being directly under low flying aircraft flight paths for take offs and landings. Future residents may not even be aware of the long-term impacts of this being in their own back yards. “As a community we need to determine how to plan for land use where historically located airports and new urban growth converge,” believes Dave. Ardmore has an interesting history and was originally built by the American Airforce to have a base in New Zealand. The war ended before the airport was put into active service and was transferred to the Ministry of Transport in 1955. The airport hosted competitors and a training track for the British Empire Games in 1950 and was home to Ardmore Teachers College and Auckland University of Engineering from 1948 to 1974. The New Zealand International Grand Prix was held at Ardmore during the late 1950s, attracting crowds of around 80,000 people. Auckland Airport wasn’t identified as a location for the city’s main airport until the 1950s. Previously it was home to a local aero club. The mid-1970s was Ardmore’s heyday as an airport for general aviation and it was finally sold to a private owner in 1995. The Ardmore Airport Group now owns and manages the airport, all infrastructure and utilities, aviation communications and tower facilities, and the property development arm. During emergency operations and responses, Ardmore provides landing and departure of all essential aircraft and emergency services. It also provides the infrastructure for a range of other essential services such as Auckland Rescue Helicopter, Air Ambulance Service, Police and Coast Guard Aircraft, Civil Defence and Patient and Organ Donation Transfer. In acknowledgement of the number of career pilots who learned to fly during military service and the military aircraft that form the backbone of New Zealand’s aviation history, the New Zealand War Birds Association house a collection of service aircraft in full flying condition at Ardmore. The association was originally conceived in 1978 to preserve ex-RNZAF service aircraft but has expanded with the introduction of service aircraft from all over the world. Warbirds on Parade on Sunday 4 June is an opportunity to see these craft in action. For enthusiastic plane spotters, Ardmore Café provides ring side seats to the airfield and runway with great coffee and food. The fully licenced café is available for functions and catering.

McKenzie & Co specialise in both large and small development projects throughout New Zealand, providing civil engineering and surveying expertise. As the primary land development consultants for Ardmore Airport’s new commercial and industrial project, Mckenzie & Co have been involved since the initiation of the project in 2019, providing surveying and engineering design services, and construction observation for the 20-hectare property on the airport’s western boundary. Company director and engineer, James Dufty, says the project incorporates a master plan and a lexible lot con iguration to suit di erent building footprints plus the construction of internal roads suitable for heavy tra ic and all associated infrastructure. The development footprint works in with the surrounding area and ensures the airport operates Expert land development solutions without disruption. “The Ardmore development is an impressive industrial/commercial park which also incorporates extensive landscaping around storm water ponds,” says James. The company is involved in a wide range of projects from large green ield developments, such as Auranga in Drury, through to smaller high density brown ield projects across Auckland and other parts of New Zealand, ensuring they bring the same skill set and professionalism regardless of the size of development. “Auranga is a world class multi-stage 3000 lot development that’s providing a community, not just houses, which has been the focus from the outset of the development. It has required a skilled team for all aspects of the project from the inception through to construction. We partner with consultants that we trust for services such as urban design, planning and landscaping architecture to ensure a quality development,” says James. “We’re completely invested in the outcome of every project we take on. We provide exceptional expert engineering, surveying and experienced land development advice to maximise a project’s land value and reduce our client’s risk. We become part of our client’s team and treat their project as if it’s our own.” “We take pride in our work by really focusing on what our clients need and in building trust. We’re heavy on communications and ensure our clients know exactly what’s going on with every stage of their project.” “We have o ices in Auckland, Warkworth, Taupo and Rotorua, and recently opened o ices in Tauranga and Queenstown to capture new markets and continue to help grow communities and deliver great projects,” he says. The company employs 80 highly quali ied and experienced development advisors, engineers, surveyors and support sta across the country which allows sta to move around the o ices and experience other parts of the country. “There’s a lot of pressure in the land development sector and there’s a lot at stake. We don’t take this lightly. We focus on our sta ’s wellbeing and are very lexible towards their work-life balance and their personal aspirations, yet at the same time focusing on project delivery. People see that we have a wide range of employees from di erent backgrounds which makes us an attractive company to work for,” he believes. “We’re a very sta and client orientated company. We put our clients irst, ensuring clear communication, strategic advice, risk reduction and delivery on time. We’re growing on the back of this.”

8 | T T Sue Russell Terminal makeover hits the mark The transformed terminal is worthy of the significance of the region’s gateway. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hamilton Airport Building Excellence in partnership with Hamilton Airport. livingstonebuilding.co.nz | 0508 WE BUILD What began as the pragmatic need to seismically strengthen Waikato’s regional airport terminal, just south of Hamilton, morphed deliberately and delightfully into a post-Covid transformation of the tired and somewhat soulless building. Waikato Regional Airport Ltd Group (WRAL) Chief Executive Mark Morgan says all the hard work around planning what the terminal would ultimately signify, look and feel, has most decidedly paid-off. “We knew from research and anecdotal feedback that the old terminal lacked vibrancy and a sense of identity and place. It certainly wasn’t offering arriving and departing passengers or our staff, an engaging experience, so when the seismic work had to be done, we realised we had a wonderful opportunity to do so much more,” Mark says. Beyond the structural strengthening, the terminal now boasts a stylish departure area with new furniture, fittings and eye-catching flooring, better spaces for travellers to work in and a building-wide colour palette that reflects the rich natural tones of the Waikato. These elements combine to create a fresh and stimulating environment, worthy of the significance of the region’s gateway. Roll-out of the terminal resilience project was implemented by Project Managers, Greenstone Group, Engineers, Holmes Consultants and construction contractor Livingstone Building. “We had a brilliant level of support, advice, planning and implementation of the construction schedule from these companies, who understood what we were aiming to achieve,” says Mark. The project also provided Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL) with an opportunity to explore, ground and articulate its own values and sense of place within the region it serves. Cultural advisor Norm Hill was engaged to write a cultural narrative to guide design decisions and the airport company created a new brand identity around these concepts. “What we chose to place outside and inside the terminal, and indeed its design from top to toe was informed by a much wider reference and as such the project for us was a really enriching experience,” says Mark.” “AWA (Archimedia Waikato Architects) did a wonderful job interpreting the cultural narrative into the ceiling and the bespok designed carpets,” he says. On the terminal’s entry level, the carpet interprets the hues of the earth, farmland and forest floor, while upstairs, and one level closer to the sky, the colour palette changes to shades of blue. Inside, commissioned cultural artworks, considered integral elements of the terminal refresh, are displayed on both floors providing staff and visitors alike with engaging visual experiences. Maori design specialists Eugene Kara (Ngati Koroki, Kahukura) and Norm Te Hira (Ngati Haua) collaborated with the architects, Adrian Morton Landscapes and with airport staff to co-design a rich, culturally symbolic environment. The terminal’s bespoke woven ceiling, created by master weaver Tina Wirihana (Te Arawa, Tainui Iwi) and her team invokes calming and warm feelings in the arrival and departure gate area while the carpet design draws inspiration from Waikato Awa (Waikato River) and Pu korero (deep history) of the long-tail bat, Pekapeka tou roa. The Pekapeka reference is celebrated throughout the terminal and the airport’s new brand. The Pekapeka offers protection and safety to travellers, and represents the duality of night and day, earth and sky, embracing both realms as travellers leave the earth to fly away or arrive on the tarmac,” Mark explains. Imagery on the glasswork of the upper level of the terminal references cloud formations and is reminiscent of the Pekapeka’s unique sonar echo-location abilities and is designed by artist and Puukenga Toi (curator), Eugene Kara. Mark says anecdotal feedback so far on the upgrade has been almost unanimously positive and plans are afoot to undertake more formal research with stakeholders and customers alike. “We’re proud of the Waikato Region, everything that makes it so special and what it has to offer visitors and we feel the terminal acts as a very appropriate gateway for visitors to enjoy,” says Mark. And reflecting on the years of planning and execution of the upgrade, despite the challenges heralded by the COVID pandemic, Mark says everyone contributed proudly to the end result. “Livingstone Building is Waikato-based and all our major sub-contractors also come from this great region. The cultural artworks were created by local Maaori artists, so that home felt like home”. There is no doubt that visitors passing through the terminal, enjoying its ambience and services, will realise they are arriving at or leaving a very special part of New Zealand. “We knew from research and anecdotal feedback that the old terminal lacked vibrancy and a sense of identity and place.”

| 9 Hamilton Airport Commissioned cultural artworks are displayed on both floors providing staff and visitors alike with engaging visual experiences. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Level One, 25 Ward Street, Hamilton Phone: 07 838 0464 | awarchitects.co.nz

10 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Northland: Whangarei Airport T T Richard Loader Airport plays pivotal role in region Mobile: 027 493 2207 Email: lidd@xtra.co.nz • New Home Installations & Alterations • Rural Work • Commercial & Industrial Installations & Rewiring • All Work Completed to a High Quality • Garden Lighting • Home Theatre Installations • Guaranteed Workmanship MASTER ELECTRICIANS LIDDINGTON ELECTRICAL Alpha Security has proudly been protecting properties right across Northland for more than 30 years. Our team has extensive experience to advise you on the correct security solution for your home, business or commercial property. For advice on how we can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us today! service@alphasecurityservices.co.nz www.alphasecurityservices.co.nz 09 430 2117 Alpha Security Services 2016 • Access Control Systems • CCTV • Safety Lighting • Electrical Requirements • Monitoring Services • Gate Control • Intercoms • Alarm Systems Home to an array of aviation related businesses, Whangarei Airport is a ten-minute drive to the centre of New Zealand’s northern most city, and plays a key role in the Northland region. Located in Whangarei’s harbourside suburb of Onerahi, the airport is jointly owned by the Whangarei District Council and the Ministry of Transport, and sits on Crown land that has been its home since 1939. Air New Zealand is the airport’s primary scheduled carrier, flying 50-seater Q300 aircraft into Whangarei, with five daily-flights three days of the week, and four daily-flights for the rest of the week. Airport Manager Mike Chubb says that as demand increases, the number of scheduled flights will also increase. “More than half of our passengers would be corporate travellers. Auckland is only a twoand-a-half-hour drive on a good day, so our biggest competitor is road travel. “Having an airport just ten minutes from Whangarei CBD is the airport’s greatest asset because it means it is more convenient for people to fly, rather than drive. The airport is “Having an airport just ten minutes from Whangarei CBD is the airport’s greatest asset because it means it is more convenient for people to fly.” also a great link to Auckland, the gateway to the rest of New Zealand and the world.” Mike observes that Whangarei’s new Hundertwasser museum is a significant drawcard not just for New Zealanders wanting a taste of something quite unique, but also for overseas tourists keen to experience the Hundertwasser magic. “A conference centre to be soon constructed in Whangarei will also become a key asset for the region, with the airport playing an important role for people flying in to attend a diverse range of conferences and events. “The Hundertwasser museum and conference centre are likely to change the demographic of our passengers with more people visiting for recreational purposes.” In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Whangarei Airport’s value as a strategic asset to the region shone brightly, providing a vital link to Northland when road transport and logistics were significantly compromised. Mike says from a civil defence point of view, Whangarei Airport provides a very important backup for regional infrastructure. “During the cyclone when Dargaville needed to be evacuated, the military brought personnel and supplies through Whangarei Airport to Dargaville to help with the evacuation, and to pick up fuel.” Complementing the airport’s own operations, are an array of aviation related businesses leasing airport land, including the Whangarei Flying Club, a very active and busy recreational club focused on microlite aircraft. A well-established aircraft maintenance business, services a broad range of fixed and rotary wing aircraft from the wider Northland region. Skywork Helicopters Ltd provides a diverse range of commercial helicopter services including agricultural, transporting construction materials, search and rescue, firefighting, and also services the islands and lighthouses. Mike says a number of medical and emergency service providers are also based at Whangarei Airport. “Sunair Aviation’s primary reason for having a facility in Whangarei is its contract with the DHB to fly medical staff to Kaitaia hospital and back every week day. “They also have other aircraft that do flights to Hamilton and by arrangement other locations including Great Barrier Island. “They also provide flight training. Skyline Aviation provides DHB transfers between hospitals using fixed wing aircraft. Rescue helicopter operation Northland Emergency Services Trust has an administration building here.” Other facilities based at the airport include rental car companies, numerous privately owned hangars, and Onerahi Volunteer Fire Station is just on the airport’s boundary. An extra Air New Zealand flight added in the last year qualified Whangarei Airport to add a rescue and firefighting operation. With the purchase of a fire truck, the airport is about to build a facility to house the truck and equipment.

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12 | T T Richard Loader Meat plant big employer in Kaipara Of the plant’s 303 waged staff, 210 are males and 93 females. Northland: Silver Fern Farms - Dargaville REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Member of Abrasive Blasting & Coating Specialists 021 740011 | info@rudolphs.co.nz | www.rudolphs.co.nz For All Your Industrial & Commercial Needs Phone: 09 430 3123 • scott@northlandscaffolding.co.nz • 3 Pipiwai Rd, Whangarei • 1188 SH10 Bulls Gorge, Kerikeri Domestic & Commercial Scaffolding Fall Protection Safety Netting Mobile and Access Towers Structural Propping Roof Edge Protection Event Towers, Bridges & Grandstands Shrinkwrap Encapulation Hanging / Suspended Scaffolding Northland Scaffolding Specialise in: Northland Scaffolding are proud to support Silver Fern Farms www.integratedpackaging.co.nz | 09 274 4499 | 5 Sir William Ave, East Tamaki + Crop Packaging Products + Plain Films + Industrial Stretch Films + Pallet Shrink Film + PVC Food Films + Stretch Hoods + Bundle Shrink + Plain & Printed Bags — a division of Proudly supporting Silver Fern Farms Commissioned in 1993, Silver Fern Farms’ beef processing plant in Dargaville has become one of the largest employers on the Kaipara region, and a significant contributor to the local economy. Located in an industrial area on the outskirts of Dargaville township, the modern beef processing facility draws cattle from Warkworth through to Cape Reinga all year round. From early October through to the end of July the plant runs a night and day shift, each operated by a team of 150 skilled butchers, boners and trimmers, along with a crew loading containers. From August the plant moves to a single shift phase. After closing for up to four weeks in September, the plant reopens in single shift mode before the night shift returns early October and the cycle starts all over again. The Dargaville plant’s main markets are China, US, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, New Caledonia and New Zealand. China is the plant’s biggest customer, and Dargaville was one of the first plants to receive eligibility to supply offal into the China market. The plant remains one of the few in New Zealand that has full China listing for internal products as well as primal meat. Fifty per cent of Dargaville’s production is prime steer or heifer, about thirty percent bull and twenty percent cull cow, with a lift in value-add products across all classes of animal, saving more cuts than ever before because of demand from clients in China. Twenty five per cent of what Dargaville processes is chilled and sold in sealed vacuum packs to countries like New Caledonia and the Middle East. Currently only frozen products are sold to China. Hides are processed off-site and exported as blue skins to leather manufacturers globally – mainly into Europe. Like many meat processing plants, the Dargaville plant operates a SCADA system, which is the brains of the plant governing things like how fast the chain moves. “We have a carcass recording system that tracks carcass details throughout the primary butchery, and there will soon be software that manages production into the inventory system,” explains Dargaville’s Operations Manager Laurie Davies. “We currently target 216 carcasses processed each shift with the staff paid on a production-based incentive scheme, with three pay grades depending on skills levels.” As a modern food processing export facility Silver Fern Farms Dargaville has an unyielding focus on quality, health & safety and production. “It’s like juggling three balls and you can’t have one without the other two. Back in the

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