Business South April 2023

Volume 32 | Issue 2 | April 2023 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Right culture, right people Westland Milk Products is putting the emphasis on people and culture to drive its performance…  Page 42

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| 3 TOURISM Driftwood Eco Tours T T Richard Loader ‘Quite a journey’ for award finalists Will Gerard, farm manager at Port Ligar farms engages with clients on the Marlborough Sounds tour. Close your eyes, and imagine the thrill of visiting high country stations in Marlborough or Canterbury, staying in shearers quarters and sharing a hearty meal with the owners, while enthralled by stories of the land’s heritage, or traversing backcountry roads in the South Island’s West Coast and visiting gems less known to the wider public. That and so much more is what Driftwood Eco Tours has to offer its customers passionate about discovering the oft-unseen New Zealand, traversing the roads and rivers by four-wheel drive vehicles with like-minded people, and engaging with the colourful and knowledgeable locals within each region. Affirming its unique place in the South Island’s tourism industry, Driftwood Eco Tours was named Finalist in the Community Engagement category at the 2022 Tourism Industry Awards. Rose Parson, who founded the business with her husband Will in 2004, says entering the awards was a way of acknowledging the hospitality and quality of service given by all their rural tourism partners. “That’s the high-country station owners, all sorts of rural accommodation providers, the local guides and story tellers, and the charter boat operators working out of The Sounds. Engaging with all these people are what our customers absolutely love about our tours.” Will and Rose felt both very humbled and surprised to be named Finalist, saying they didn’t feel particularly extraordinary. Rose says one of the unexpected outcomes of going through the award process was that it helped to define what made Driftwood Eco Tours a different kind of tourism offering. “It was quite a journey for us. We started with a hundred photos and could only enter so many, but that process really spoke the story of our business. “It really defined the value and power of the connections of people, which we may not have fully realised previously. It is those connections that our customers relate to and also makes it a very enjoyable business to work in.” Besides Will and Rose, the Driftwood Eco team radiates out to embrace all the people who make the business what it is, with everyone playing a key role in the customer experience. There are close team members who work in the business week by week, and the valued guides and entertaining story tellers who work through the seasons. From there you have the people who clean the vehicles, prepare the bacon and egg pies, and do all those behind the scenes but invaluable wonderful work. Being Finalist is apt recognition of the collective effort of many — it is a community engagement. “We felt this was a chance to acknowledge their hard work and the care they put into presenting their stories or products to our clients, which makes the travel experience really meaningful,” says Rose. Based in Kaikoura, the majority of tours depart from Blenheim or Christchurch, with a few in other centres including Kaikoura. “We operate throughout the Top of the South Island and off-shore islands, we include the Marlborough Sounds particularly, Marlborough and Canterbury high country, and Chatham Islands. “The West Coast is a new area of operation which has been amazing. We attract the mature Kiwi-traveller who may already have done a lot of travelling in their lives. “They are people with extraordinary and interesting backgrounds. They are very fun people to work with and they have been loyal customers through the thick and thin of recent times. “The sort of people who are interested in our tours are also a big part of why we have been successful.” Having been Rose and Will’s passion for twenty years, Driftwood Eco Tours is now on the market. “We would like to see it carry on, as we think that it is the way of the future for tourism.” Terry Savage shares his local knowledge with clients on the tour to D’Urville Island. S u s t a i n a b l e T r a v e l S i n c e 2 0 0 4 w w w . d r i f t w o o d e c o t o u r s . c o . n z Proud suppliers to Driftwood Eco Tours Websites & Digital Marketing helping you grow your business From beautiful websites to high impact Google and social media marketing campaigns, we make your brand stand out. 0800 999 549 | innovatedigital.nz

4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust T T Richard Loader Airport extension allows jet access The Chatham Islands Airport project includes a 480m runway extension and runway strengthening to accommodate 60 tonne aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Aptly entitled the Longer & Stronger Project, work is nearing completion on the Chatham Islands’ Airport extension that will facilitate the introduction of jet aircraft, and future proof the critical connection between the island and mainland. The move to larger aircraft is necessitated by the obsoletion of the Convair aircraft and the need to provide a runway capable of accommodating likely replacement aircraft of greater capability into the future, and propel the island into the 21st century jet age. Project scope includes a 480 metre extension to the west. At the completion of the project the runway will be 1850 metres long. Not much less than Wellington’s runway, the Chatham Islands new runway will be the fifth longest in New Zealand. Scope also includes runway strengthening to accommodate 60 tonne aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 type, and it will also be the only airport in New Zealand with a full 300 metre runway and safety area at both ends. A larger apron will facilitate the parking of jets. Enhanced security infrastructure, primarily fencing, will be constructed and the terminal facility will be expanded with the addition of a modular Fraemohs unit that more than doubles the size of the existing building, which currently serves as both the arrival and departure terminal. The existing building will receive a thorough makeover and will be designated for arrivals, while the extension will be for departures. Passenger bags are currently loaded from the aircraft onto a platform and transported by forklift out into the open for collection, but the new baggage handling facility will provide under cover collection for passenger convenience and comfort. The Project owner is the Chatham Islands Airport Company, a subsidiary company of Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust (CIE Trust). CIE Trust CEO Noel Brown says that through improved connectivity with mainland New Zealand, the runway extension and the arrival of larger jet aircraft will provide significant benefits to the remote island community. “Those benefits will include improved air service reliability, greater cargo capacity to support the significant growth in the fishing, tourism and livestock industry, along with improved social and wellbeing benefits.” Design and engineering standards of the new runway and terminal building have been developed by BECA Ltd, who have also been engaged as project engineers and client side project managers. Downer NZ Limited is the primary contractor for construction of the new runway and apron and its asphalting. Noel says Downer was selected as part of the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, which included submissions from three major construction companies. In combination with quality and price, the tendering process looked at previous track record and experience in lengthening and strengthening runways in Pacific Island areas, which is what Downer NZ brings to this project. “At the start of the tender process the contractor was also required to open up employment opportunities to Chatham Island residents if they had compatible skills that could be brought to the project, or be prepared to train any interested Island residents who wanted to be part of the project.” Project planning commenced in late 2020 and continued through 2021. The base of the runway commenced construction in mid 2021 and was completed in mid 2022. Asphalting, which is the strengthening of the runway, commenced in mid 2022 and is programmed for completion in March 2023. The extended terminal and associated ancillary works are programmed for completion in late September 2023. “Given that we have had to work through Covid and the Chatham Islands’ weather, construction has gone ahead quite seamlessly. We have been very happy with the work that Downers have done, in conjunction BECA, our project managers. For a major project on the island, it has progressed extremely well. We are now just looking forward to the official opening.” Proud to Support the Chatham Islands Council 036872033 timaru@mitre10.co.nz ASHBURTON, TIMARU & OAMARU Proud to be part of the team strengthening our region’s infrastructure. Contact us Phone: 03 305 0682 Email: info@fultonhogan.com Web: fultonhogan.com Chatham Islands Road Maintenance

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6 | Delivering trust in the supply chain Oritain staff celebrate winning the Grand Supreme Business Excellence and Excellence in Science & Technology’ Awards. Grand Business South Awards: Oritain Global NZ T T Russell Fredric REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Headquartered in Dunedin, Oritain is leading the way in proving the origin of its clients’ valuable exports and has gained national and global recognition for its science-based work. The company was founded in 2008 by Dr Helen Darling and Prof Russell Frew who are world-leading experts in analytical chemistry. Professor Frew remains heavily involved in the business locally as well consulting internationally, including to the United Nations. Oritain Asia Pacific Head of Commercial, Grant Harrex, says Oritain’s origin and vision is an amazing story of a highly innovative company that focuses on delivering trust in the supply chain. “It was clearly evident that there was an opportunity to take [the research] beyond the university environment out into more the global sphere and into a commercial environment,” Grant says. Oritain has experienced massive growth, having mushroomed from a staff of 32 two years ago to employing 160 in five countries, of which 83 work in Dunedin. Last November at the Grand Business South Awards, Oritain was the winner of the Grand Supreme Business Excellence and Excellence in Science & Technology’ Awards. This was soon followed by the Supreme Award at the 2022 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovations Awards. “Our global footprint and reputation is growing which is gratifying and an acknowledgment of the talent and hard work from the team in Dunedin and our multiple offices worldwide.” To verify the origin of products, such as those produced from agriculture and horticulture, Oritain uses unique scientific methods that combines forensic science, including trace element and isotope analysis, to obtain a geochemical profile which detects naturally occurring elements in a product or raw material. The profile can include soil composition, climate, altitude, precipitation and other environmental factors to reveal the details of a product’s origin, known as the ‘origin fingerprint’. Once this fingerprint has been created, it can be used to audit products at any point in the supply chain anywhere in the world to clearly differentiate the legitimate from the fraudulent. “With the New Zealand story being one of sustainability and best practice farming, and having an outstanding rural environment, being able to then authenticate that story around the globe, that’s quite powerful for our rural sector.” “We are proud to be helping our New Zealand partners across meat, wool, dairy, honey, wine, aquaculture and horticulture and evolving sectors.” In a further coup, Oritain’s work, and mission has caught the attention of former Prime Minister Sir John Key, resulting in him agreeing to take up the offer of a directorship from the start of this year. “He was fascinated by our story. We are absolutely excited to have him on board. We will take a lot of advantage from his knowledge of global markets and there’s a lot that we can learn from him.” “What we do helps to secure export markets for the rural sector. It helps to protect them from fraud, and fraud is a lot more prevalent in international markets than what people realise.” Another area Oritain works in is helping companies manage the increasing regulation being imposed internationally. In a world that’s demanding sustainable practices and ethical supply chains, with focus on ESG by investors and directors, Oritain is in a unique position to authenticate and provide the transparency required. Oritain’s solution provides the traceability evidence to satisfy the needs of regulators and most importantly, end consumers. “Trust is ingrained in everything we do. From our heritage to our science and brand vision, the team we work with, our relationships with our clients, trust is integral.” Grant says. “With growth we are increasing our services and global reach. That’s exciting – watch this space.” 107 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel | 03 489 3915 | info@bcsystems.co.nz Proudly providing Oritain Global with cloud services and NZ IT support. We wish them congratulations on their outstanding growth and development. PACK SEND ® Anything. Anywhere. After an Economy, Premium or Business Courier? PACK & SEND Dunedin is proud to support Oritain Global NZ Ltd • We Send Virtually Anywhere - Locally & Internationally • Urgent, Overnight and Budget Services • No shipment too large or small (03) 474 9503 | dunedincity@packsend.co.nz | www.packsend.co.nz

| 7 T T Ange Davidson Diverting surplus food to those in need The food rescue organisation redistributed 2,098,000kg of food in the 2022 calendar year from its five branches around New Zealand. Grand Business South Awards: Kiwi Harvest REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Within New Zealand’s food chain, it’s estimated that 105 million kilograms of food is sent to the landfill each year. As every kilogram of food breaks down it produces a staggering 2.65 kilograms of CO2, methane and other greenhouse gases. Sixty percent of that food is edible and could have been redistributed to people in need by organisations such as KiwiHarvest whose mission is to rescue good quality surplus food and divert this back to people who are struggling across New Zealand. KiwiHarvest CEO Angela Calver says the food rescue organisation redistributed 2,098,000 kilograms of food in the 2022 calendar year from its five branches around New Zealand. The Queenstown, Invercargill and Dunedin branches of Kiwi Harvest distributed 680,278 kilograms alone, which equates to 1.9 million meals. It was this mahi that earned the organisation the 2022 Grand Business South Award for Excellence In Not For Profit category. The registered charity is a depot and distribution centre for surplus food sourced by the New Zealand Food Network and other donors. KiwiHarvest redistributes this food to front line agencies in its area such as Women’s Refuge, homeless shelters and organisations that do food boxes in their local community. “We understand what our agencies need, and we drop good quality fresh and dry produce to them. As we arrive, an agency’s volunteers are there to help us unpack and we know that within three to four hours, the produce will be with a family. We can’t run KiwiHarvest without the help from volunteers and we are really grateful for their work,” says Angela. “Our volunteer base is twice that of our workforce, and we are always looking for more people to help as we’re planning to double the volume of food rescued in the next three years,” she says. KiwiHarvest is a local solution and distributes smaller amounts of food within short distances from its bases in Auckland and Southern South Island, whereas the New Zealand Food Network may source 150 pallets of food with misprinted labels and distribute this to around 60 food rescue organisations around the country. “We network with 270 donors and are always looking for more. We work with food businesses, including supermarkets, wholesalers, producers, and restaurants to rescue the good food they’re not able to sell. This could be from oversupply through to cancelled orders, or because the food is nearing its best before date,” she says. “All our recipient agencies are audited to ensure they have wrap around services such as budgeting, cooking skills, and counselling available so the food parcels are a hand up, not a hand out. We will also audit an agency’s food safety system.” With nearly 28% of children living in income poverty in a country that produces enough food for 40 million people, there’s plenty of food available for redistribution. Recent changes in legislation have made it easier to donate food to food rescue organisations but there is more work to be done. “We’re always advocating for changes to our national strategies, regulations and bylaws that will ensure food waste and food security is addressed by central and local government,” says Angela. Together, Rabobank and KiwiHarvest are helping make sure Kiwi families have enough food Kids should be hungry to learn, not hungry at school Growing a better New Zealand together For the past 3 years, we’ve teamed up with KiwiHarvest to help out on their mission to reduce the amount of good food that is wasted every day in New Zealand. Let’s make a di erence by ensuring that rescued food gets to our most vulnerable communities.

8 | Other Places: Ebb Dunedin T T Russell Fredric Conventional design turned on its head Dunedin artist Simon Kaan was commissioned to create Ebb’s 20 metre long by three story high etched glass facade artwork, an abstract of Otago Harbour. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ebb Dunedin, a boutique luxury hotel that has pushed the norms of conventional design, has received seven industry awards, including the coveted Sir Miles Warren award for commercial architecture. Opened in July 2021, the development of Ebb Dunedin was undertaken by Dunedin developer Otherplaces which has a vision for creating design-led projects which add quality architecture and vibrancy to the inner city. The base build of Ebb Dunedin, which includes the main structure and overall layout, was designed by Gary Todd Architecture while Sydney firm Indyk Architects created the interior design. Dunedin firm Stewart Construction was the lead contractor while its sister business Stewart’s Joinery supplied and installed all the hotel’s joinery. The hotel’s name is derived from Otago Harbour’s original tideline in the area before land reclamation was undertaken. Dunedin artist Simon Kaan was commissioned to create Ebb’s 20 metre long by three story high etched glass facade artwork, an abstract of Otago Harbour and the view of the land, sea and sky, digitally printed by a specialised process onto 30 glass panels. As well as being an outstanding design element, this had a practical function; the semi-transparent glass obscures the view to the Meridian Mall loading bay opposite, while still allowing ample light into guest rooms. Otherplaces director Dylan Cazemier says, despite Ebb providing luxury accommodation, it was important to create an inclusive neighbourhood hotel that interfaced well in its location, including through its ground floor café and public lounges. Planning the design, layout and features of the 28 room, four level hotel was an exciting process, Dylan says. “Gary pushes the norms of what would be expected. It was a pretty collaborative process; we went through dozens of iterations before we landed on the right concept.” A standout feature of its design is its unique sky-lit central atrium which means that upon entering, guests and visitors are immediately greeting by a large, light, open, multi-level space with trees on the ground floor, rather than a typical lobby with a reception area. In effect, this means the rooms on each floor open onto a mezzanine level, each featuring framed artwork. “The whole idea was to turn the concept of a hotel inside-out, so actually we have this big [central] void in the middle of the building and you actually bring nature to the interior area,” Dylan says. This is intended to create a “biophilic” response to bring a sense connectivity to nature within the architecture. “Most hotels, you walk through a dark and narrow hallway to get to the room, whereas in this hotel you walk out onto this exterior-like atrium that’s full of nature; it’s a much more inspiring way to reach your room.” The multiple awards achieved are a fantastic result and a testament to all involved in the project, Dylan says. “It’s good to receive recognition for all the thought and hard work put into building, and for other designers and commercial bodies to recognise it as a notable building; it’s a great result.” “The whole idea was to turn the concept of a hotel inside-out....” contractorsv of choice Painters & Decorators JAMES WREN & CO LTD Proud to work with Stewart Construction on the EBB Hotel 50 Carroll Street | PH: 03 477 9384 | www.wrens.co.nz EST 1896 • Painting, Decorating • ProgrammedMaintenance • Tiling • Textured Coating • Solid Plastering • Specialist Coating PLACEMAKERS DUNEDIN & MOSGIEL PLACEMAKERSDUNEDIN & MOSGIEL 50 BURNS ST & 34 CARNCROSS ST (03) 466 4617 ST TConstruction Ltd PROUDLY SUPPORTING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION JOINERY & MANUFACTURING | MAINTENANCE & HERITAGE RESTORATION Proudly Supporting Other Places (03) 455 2057 29 Fox Street, South Dunedin 29 Fox Street, South Dunedin

| 9 Other Places: Ebb Dunedin The rooms on each floor of Ebb Dunedin open onto a mezzanine level, each featuring framed artwork. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The awards won by Ebb Dunedin, including for its website and branding, are: • New Zealand Institute of Architects: Named Awards 2022 – Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture • NZ Institute of Architects: Winner 2022 Southern Architecture and Resene Colour Awards (Hospitality) • NZ Institute of Architects: Winner 2022 New Zealand Architecture Award • Property Council New Zealand: Excellence Award 2022 (Tourism & Leisure Property) • Window & Glass Association New Zealand: Supreme Winner & Designing with Glass Award (Commercial) • Designers Institute of New Zealand, Best Design Awards: Winner Bronze (Small Brand Identity) • Architectural Designers New Zealand: Commended Award 2021 (Commercial/ Industrial) Multiple award winner Proud to support Stewart Construction on the Ebb-Dunedin Project Proud to support Other Places

10 | Marlborough Business Awards: Hortus T T Ange Davisosn Workplace culture focus for Hortus “We ensure we’ve got really great leaders of our RSE teams and we provide lots of training and development.” T Tto page 12 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT A strong emphasis on workplace culture saw Hortus Ltd, a Blenheim based vineyard management and labour supply company, take home the supreme award at last year’s Marlborough Business awards. The company also claimed the Workplace Wellbeing and Primary sector awards for their business excellence and attention to a culture of wellness within the organisation. Lucy Maclean, leader of Hortus’s People & Culture Team says that a values-based culture within the company gives them a clear sense of purpose and these values are shared through the permanent staff and those that come into the country under the Recognised Seasonal Employment (RSE) scheme. “’All Together Better’ is our catchphrase, and we live and breathe a common set of values at Hortus, regardless of position in the company, age, gender or nationality. We work as a team and bring the best out in each other. We’ve got each other’s backs,” says Lucy. The common values, known as MAP, stand for Making a difference, All together better, Proud of what we do. “We ensure we’ve got really great leaders of our RSE teams and we provide lots of training and development. Our people understand our values and contribute to our Toolbox meetings and are very much part of the team,” says Lucy. “Our RSE staff are over the moon to work in New Zealand as they earn really good money to take back home. We get to hear their stories about the impact the money has on their lives back home and in their villages where they build and maintain houses, build water systems and pay for their children’s education. It’s a win-win for them and for Marlborough’s primary industries,” she believes.

| 11 Marlborough Business Awards: Hortus RSE staff live at Hortus Village on the outskirts of Blenheim which has vegetable gardens, basketball courts and a gym. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT We have a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives, helping them through life’s many encounters. www.hflaw.co.nz Nelson Montgomery House, 2nd Floor 190 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 Phone: (03) 539 0210 Richmond 186 Queen Street Richmond, 7050 Phone: (03) 544 2357 Hamish.Fletcher Lawyers

12 | 1400 staff from nine countries T T from page10 Marlborough Business Awards: Hortus REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hortus manage their client’s labour needs by recruiting and supervising up to 1400 staff from nine countries, largely in the Pacific and Indonesia. The company also hire Kiwi and backpackers for seasonal work. Staff under the RSE scheme have a seven-month visa which gives them plenty of time back home to reconnect with their families and village life. “We do our own recruiting in the islands either through a government department that screens and recruits people for different employers, or we use our own connections. In Vanuatu, there is an approved agent who will recruit for us.” “We are very mindful to spread our recruitment, hence we recruit from nine countries, so we can spread the risk and not empty out a village. Some of our RSE staff have been with us for 10 years,” says Lucy. RSE staff live at Hortus Village on the outskirts of Blenheim which has vegetable gardens, basketball courts and a gym. A pastoral care team looks after the staff’s wellbeing which can be organising fun competitions to booking medical appointments. There is a strong faith base amongst the RSE staff and they are supported by the local church. There is a team leader from each county to help bridge cultural gaps and help the pastoral care team keep an eye on people’s mental health. In weekends, RSE staff can use the company vans to go fishing and other activities. “Covid was a really challenging time as staff couldn’t get home. Some didn’t get home for three years. They were working but wanted to be back home with their families, especially when there were deaths at home. People find a way to communicate with home even when they live in really remote villages,” says Lucy. Hortus started 15 years ago by owner Aaron Jay and his family. Aaron was working in the vineyards when he got the opportunity to buy a contracting company. The company has grown from 10 staff to 93 permanent staff in operations, finance and People & Culture, and well over a thousand seasonal workers. Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. DO OUR READERS KNOW YOU EXIST? Hortus staff at a planning meeting. IT for real people by real people. Proud to support Hortus for over a decade. Well done, team! We offer a complete suite of IT services. If you need it, whether it's hardware, software or support services, we have it. (03) 577 9530 support@blueberryit.co.nz www.blueberryit.co.nz Robyne Jukes DEDICATED RSE TRAVEL COORDINATOR Motueka 03 928 4283 027 432 1490 robbie@wtmot.co.nz Congratulations Hortus Ltd! Deserved Primary Sector category winner at the 2022 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. We’re proud to work alongside you delivering RSE travel solutions to exceptional kiwi businesses. 5P »OE PVU NPSF BCPVU IPX PVS TQFDJBMJTU 34& USBWFM UFBN FYQFSU TFSWJDF BOE FYDMVTJWF BJSMJOF CFOF»UT BSF IFMQJOH DPVOUMFTT BDDSFEJUFE FNQMPZFST UIF MFOHUI PG UIF DPVOUSZ XF JOWJUF ZPV UP HFU JO UPVDI XJUI PVS #MFOIFJN CBTFE DPOTVMUBOU GPS BO PCMJHBUJPO GSFF DIBU www.wtmot.co.nz

| 13 Blenheim based vineyard management and labour supply company Hortus took out the supreme award at last year’s Marlborough Business awards. Marlborough Business Awards: Hortus REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT contact james@orangerentals.co.nz

14 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Marlborough Business Awards: Taylor & Co Building T T Kim Newth Brace of awards rewarding for team The Taylor & Co Building team took out two awards in the New and Emerging Business and Youth Employer categories at the 2022 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Taylor & Co Building made a big impact at the 2022 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, winning two awards in the New and Emerging Business and Youth Employer categories. It was an outstanding result for this firsttime entrant. Collecting two awards on the night was an exciting and rewarding experience for the whole team. “We went with high hopes, hoping to perhaps get one award, so it was a really cool feeling to win two,” says Brad Taylor, owner and founder of Taylor & Co Building. “We feel very privileged. We had a table on the night, so all the boys went. They are as much part of these awards as I am; I’m thrilled for our team to have been recognised in this way. Apart from a 72-year-old, and a 63-year-old, we’re quite a young team of guys in their 20s and 30s. There’s great team morale and we’re great mates outside of work as well. I want to say a big thank you to all our awesome suppliers too.” As Brad observes, Marlborough is home to many skilled tradespeople. To be benchmarked against the best and emerge as winners has been humbling. “We have put in a lot of work to get Taylor & Co Building off the ground and to acquire the clientele and projects that we have today. These awards have definitely helped to further boost our local presence.” Brad was also named as a finalist for the 2022 Young Business Personality of the Year. “That felt like a real privilege too. It was great to see Ashlee Wiblin win that one – we’ve known each other for quite a few years now.” Taylor & Co Building was first established towards the end of 2020. In the lead up to that, Brad was working as a contract builder. He was approached by another local business to go into partnership and so Taylor & Co Building was born. By early 2022, Brad had bought out his business partner to become sole owner of the fast-growing company. Brad’s father Graeme is a senior member of the team. A qualified builder, Graeme has more than 50 years’ experience under his belt. Lead foreman is 24-year-old Harrison Morel, who also oversees the company’s apprentices. Brad says Harrison’s skillset is formidable. All three men play a lead hand in training the younger members of the team. “We take the time to teach them the right way and, at the end of the day, give them a career to be proud of. We’re now a team of nine. Below me, there’s six under 30, with a couple being qualified and another couple coming close. It has been hard to source qualified builders with a major shortage nationwide in that area. We have a tight scrutineering process to ensure the standard of work is high. I’m very fortunate, in that all four of our young apprentices really do want to be builders and that goes a long way because they have the right attitude.” The team also includes a former shopfitter, who is transitioning into Taylor & Co Building as a finishing specialist. Brad also plans to grow the admin team later this year so he can free up more time to get on the tools. Their lead electrician is Jason Chapman, of Revolution Electric, who is very skilled. Having also been Brad’s groomsman, the two share a great camaraderie on and off the worksite. Taylor & Co Building works right across Marlborough, from Rai Valley to islands out in the Sounds, as well as south to Kaikoura. Services range from new builds and renovations to decking, boatsheds, offices, schools and light commercial. “It could be half an hour by car and an hour by boat – nowhere is too much of an issue for us,” says Brad. Brad takes pride in fostering good client relationships, making sure people are kept up to date on projects, walking through the job with them at the end and doing follow up visits. “Those personal touches and follow ups are just so important.” Coming up for the team this year are some exciting projects including several substantial new home builds and a new car yard development. Plumbing Proudly supporting Taylor & Co Building Gas Phil Barrett 0274 819 808 email info@ampmplumbing.co.nz 5 Pitchell St, Blenheim 7201 - PO Box 450 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 577 51 60 - www.zorite.co.nz - admin@zorite.co.nz 2009 LTD • Gerard roofing services • Painting services • Suspended ceilings • Gib fixing & stopping • Exterior plastering • Fibrous cornice What we can do for you • Experienced, Certifying Drainlayers • Waste water treatment systems • Commercial • Residential • Subdivisions • Septic tanks For a free no obligation quotation Phone Murray. 578 4277 Cell. 027 608 8566 Marlborough • Kaikoura • Sounds

| 15 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Marlborough Business Awards: Taylor & Co Building Services range from new builds and renovations to decking, boatsheds, offices, schools and light commercial. Jason Chapman Registered Electrician 027 269 9960 • jason@revolutionelectric.nz www.revolutionelectric.nz COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL Proudly supporting Taylor and Co Building Axis Roo ing congratulates Taylor & Co Building for their double award-winning success at the 2022 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, winning the New and Emerging Business and Youth Employer categories. “We do a lot of contracting work for Brad [owner and founder of Taylor & Co Building] – from roo ing to cladding and extensions – on a wide range of projects,” says Cole Moore, owner of Axis Roo ing. “We’re a young company too; it’s fantastic to see howwell they are doing. We have a great working relationship and wish them all the best for a successful future.” Launched in Marlborough only two years ago, Axis Roo ing is locally owned and operated and fast growing in the local market. The four-strong roo ing team is thriving – “we’re now one of the larger roo ing companies in the district.” Based at Rapaura, northwest of Blenheim, Axis Roo ing delivers quality roo ing and cladding services across Marlborough and beyond. Working alongside Continuous Group, Axis Roo ing also provides long run spouting solutions. Cole Moore and his team are known for their quality workmanship, punctuality and responsiveness. “We do a lot of work for commercial new builds and architectural homes, with Colorsteel being our number one product. As well as new roo ing, we do Punctual & professional in Marlborough a lot of re-roo ing, commercial re-roo ing and cladding. We install Colorsteel wall cladding over exteriors and that service is really popular as there are not too many cladding installers in Marlborough.” With a solid reputation for responding promptly and professionally to meet the needs of the local market, Axis Roo ing anticipates another busy year ahead. “We do projects throughout Marlborough, out into the Sounds and rural properties, and have completed work on the West Coast too. At the moment we’re inishing a local re-roo ing project for a local villa and then we are about to start work on a new high end architectural house where we’ll be providing roo ing and cladding services.” When it comes to re-roo ing of existing properties, the team ismindful that older roo ing can sometimes include hazardousmaterials, such as asbestos. Axis Roo ing is experienced in the safe removal and disposal of this type of material and can advise on reroo ing options that will stand the test of time. Client reviews of their quality services are glowing, noting the team’s responsiveness, great communication, punctuality, reliability and quality of work. Axis Roo ing deploys environmentally friendly cleaning and surface preparation techniques to ensure every project is tidy and well-presented. 0800 294 766 axisroofingltd@outlook.co.nz Blenheim, New Zealand Axis Roofing

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