| 9 BUSINESS Sustainable Business Network Awards - Piritahi Alliance Assisting clients such as Piritahi Alliance is the reason that The Plant People exists. With The Plant People’s strong focus on community and the environment it’s been the perfect partnership, says company commercial manager Sean Yates. “We’re very proud to be involved with Piritahi Alliance, which won a commendation award in the 2021 Sustainable Business Network awards,” he says. Formed in the 1980s, The Plant People assists clients with all their commercial landscape requirements, providing professional services in all areas of horticulture. The company operates out of its main depot in Otahuhu supported by plant and tree nurseries at Oratia and Dairy Flat, as well as bases in Christchurch and the Waikato region. Its services cover a broad scope including commercial landscaping and landscape construction, urban and parks developments and civil works for residential developments. It also o ers advanced construction and horticultural services including the design and construction of stormwater ponds and revegetation planting projects. Sean says The Plant People are proud to work for many long-term clients such as Piritahi Alliance, which delivers infrastructure for land and housing for Kāinga Ora. “We really value our clients and aim to foster lasting relationships. It’s about understanding their requirements and going the extra mile when need be. At The Plant People we are very solution focused and love to think outside the square.” He says a big part of The Plant People’s success is due to its sta . The company employs a team of over 100 with a variety of skills including sta with environmental and landscaping degrees. Sean says health and safety is a vital aspect of the company’s business and The Plant People have met secondary level for ACC Workplace Safety Management practices and are currently working towards obtaining tertiary level status. It is also Gold Card members of Site Safe and The Plant People have also achieved Pre Quali ied under the Impac Prequal System. Its focus on people also extends to supporting the wider community and The Plant People make regular donations to schools, local charities and other organisations with cash, product and labour. Of course the company’s general work also bene its the economic and social vitality of communities by making them more attractive for people to enjoy. “Our aim is to be the market leader in the delivery of innovative environmental enhancement solutions, delivering high quality landscapes for future generations.” The perfect partnership • Landscaping • Construction • Group Housing • Maintenance & Mowing • Environmental • Nursery E : info@theplantpeople.co.nz Free Phone : 0800 843 775 Aluminium Shoring Solutions... ...that can take the knocks! P 09 298 9043 E auckland@mabeyhire.co.nz W mabeyhire.co.nz As trench shoring pioneers and specialists in the groundworks market we have a shield system to suit any trench shoring application. We pioneered Mabey Ultra Shields, the next generation ultra-strong, ultra-lightweight aluminium shoring that does not compromise on strength. Shoring in the Mabey Ultra Shield range includes some of the lightest boxes available in the market today, which in turn delivers safety and operational benefits to your sites. FULL RANGE TRENCH SHORING The original, high performing aluminium shoring range available in New Zealand. These shields have revolutionised trench shoring since their introduction. The ultra-lightweight, ultra-strong design has resulted in significant project time and cost savings for many contractors without compromising the shield’s rated capacity. ULTRA SHIELDS Our first drag capable range of aluminium trench shields. Mabey’s Versa Shield range offers the benefits of an aluminium shoring shield with structural and design modifications that enables aluminium shields to do more than ever before! If you need a lighter-weight shoring solution that can stand up to the knocks and can provide greater working internal widths as well as better under strut clearances, a shield from the Mabey Versa range is your answer. VERSA SHIELDS Our Heavy Duty steel shields are designed and built for the toughest ground conditions and maximum internal working clearances. We have sourced some of the strongest steel fixed panel shields available today. Our new steel shields are stronger and even lighter than most other competitors. Compare and enquire today! HEAVY DUTY SHIELDS
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