Business South August 2026

Volume 35 | Issue 5 | August 2026 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Vision and vines... Bendigo wine pioneer, Rudi Bauer, has been named New Zealand Vigneron of the Year, highlighting the growing prominence of organic winegrowing in Central Otago.  Page 03

2 | Contents 10| Stadium steel Working on Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium was a huge job for steel specialists Scott Stuctural. 48| Sailing in the blood Christchurch-based Oborn’s Nautical is celebrating 60-years of supplying the marine industry and beyond. 94| The science of straw A straw bale home in Christchurch showcases the potential of combining natural materials and cutting-edge science. 48 94 10 #businesssouth #yourstory www.waterfordpress.co.nz   Quartz Reef Wines �� 03 Secret Spot Hot Tubs �� 04 Pure Senses Wellness Centre �� 06 Leighs Construction �� 08 Scott Structural �� 10 Mike Hurring Logging �� 12 Waghorn Builders �� 14 Elite Built �� 16 Guthrie Bowron Timaru �� 18 Nelson Independent Testing Station �� 20 TRS Sprayers & Equipment �� 22 Marlborough Research Centre �� 23 Active Refrigeration Blenheim �� 24 Westland Milk Products �� 26 Otago Pet Foods �� 28 Zolve Environmental �� 30 OnSight Earthworks �� 33 WFH Properties �� 34 Covington Group �� 37 Blue Hills Estate �� 38 Waipuna Rise �� 40 The Big Grin Orthodontists �� 41 West Coast Regional Council �� 42 Hunter Civil �� 43 Nelson City Council �� 44 IFC Steel �� 46 Smartweld �� 47 Oborn’s Nautical �� 48 Elite Boat Builders �� 49 Waimana Marine �� 50 CroweSport �� 52 Kiwi Excavations �� 53 Todd Mudie Group �� 54 The Bricklaying Company �� 55 May Plumbing & Gas �� 56 Action Scaffolding �� 58 Simply Plumbing �� 58 Laser Plumbing Chch East �� 59 Shanahan Architects �� 60 DKArchitecture �� 64 Hyndman Taylor Architects �� 66 Guy Evans Architects �� 68 Coastal Design �� 69 Silva Studio �� 70 Wayne Fleming �� 71 Stag Interiors & Construction �� 72 Horne Developments �� 74 Amarok Homes �� 76 Muldrew Properties �� 78 MJW Homes �� 80 Johnston Brothers Building �� 81 Structur Building �� 82 Lifestyle Builds �� 84 Cromwell Building Contractors �� 86 Dion Bates Building �� 87 Tony Quirk Building & Construction �� 88 Marshall Builders �� 90 BW Building �� 92 Ever Homes �� 94 Karearea Cabins �� 95 PD Builders �� 96 Harrold Building �� 98 Black Stag Build �� 99 Hannah Davies Interior Design �� 100 Fultons Real Estate �� 101 Summerset Group Holdings �� 102 Habitat for Humanity Nelson �� 104 Greymouth High School �� 105 Rangiora New Life School �� 106 St Peter’s College �� 108 Mercy Hospital �� 110 Methven Golf Club �� 111 Landley Law �� 112 OUR PARTNERS: T&C’s: These conditions are prescribed for the sake of understanding between the Waterford Press Ltd and its clients. 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| 3 T TKim Bowden Recognition for visionary winemaker Rudi Bauer: “My vision is to bring the vineyard into your wine glass.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Quartz Reef Wines Bendigo wine pioneer, Rudi Bauer, has been named New Zealand Vigneron of the Year, capping a string of national accolades for Quartz Reef Wines and highlighting the growing prominence of organic winegrowing in Central Otago. The award recognises a contribution to both viticulture and winemaking – the growing of grapes and the creation of wine – a combination Rudi says allows for a single vision from vineyard to bottle. Rudi founded Quartz Reef Wines in 1996, and the recognition comes alongside a strong run of awards for the Bendigo estate, including being ranked among The Real Review’s top five wineries for 2026, and being named Sustainable Vineyard of the Year at the Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards. Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2019 was also awarded Champion Sparkling at the organic wine awards, while five other Quartz Reef wines received gold medals. For Rudi, the Vigneron of the Year award reflects the relationship between the land and the wine produced from it. “My vision is to bring the vineyard into your wine glass.” He says having responsibility for both vineyard management and winemaking allows decisions to be made with the whole process in mind. “You don’t have to argue except with yourself,” he says. The role involves constantly moving between the vineyard and winery, with the aim of capturing the character of Bendigo in the glass. Quartz Reef’s approach has long centred on organic and biodynamic farming, with the estate certified Demeter biodynamic and BioGro organic. Rudi says sustainability is about caring for land that would outlast them. “You have only a very short role to play to be the custodian of a land, and the most important part is that you pass it on in better shape to the next generation,” he says. While the awards celebrated the wines already produced, work continued in the vineyard, with the Quartz Reef team undertaking its annual winter pruning programme, a 10-week process that lays the foundation for the next growing season. The recognitions come as Central Otago’s organic wine sector continues to grow. At the Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards, 11 Central Otago wineries collected 73 of the 181 medals awarded, representing about 40% of the national total. Central Otago Winegrowers Association general manager, Carolyn Murray, says the region’s success reflected a wider commitment from growers, with roughly 30% of Central Otago’s vineyard area now under organic management. “Central Otago has become New Zealand’s leading organic wine region,” she says. “This achievement reflects the commitment of growers who believe that great wine begins in the vineyard – with healthy soils, balanced ecosystems, and a deep respect for the land.” For Rudi, the awards are recognition of a long-term approach, rather than an end point. He says the region’s strength comes from growers working together, and from the natural advantages of its climate, land and suitability for varieties such as pinot noir. At Quartz Reef, he describes their work as just the beginning of a longer story of understanding their Bendigo site. “We don’t know yet what is the real uniqueness of the site, because our vineyards and our experience is still too short – the next generations will know,” he says. W: www.vinewise.co.nz E: admin@vinewise.co.nz T: 022 068 7972 Vinewise has enjoyed 20 years of helping Quartz Reef grow great wines. 24 McNulty Road Cromwell 9310 Central Otago 4 Chardonnay St, Cromwell | 027 245 6472 | 03 445 1139 Specialising in ... • Electric motor controls installation & repairs • Electronic Innovations • Electrical design & installations • Industrial Process & control

4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Secret Spot Hot Tubs Christchurch T T Karen Phelps Hot tub experience coming to Chch Keith and Eric Kolver - excited to be bringing their Hot Tub attraction to Christchurch. “It is exciting to be part of the momentum happening across Christchurch. We have confidence in the site, and believe it will become a destination in its own right.” Secret Spot Hot Tubs, the Rotorua-based forest bathing and sauna experience, is set to expand to Christchurch, with plans to open a new site at Christchurch Adventure Park in autumn 2027. The development will bring its signature cedar hot tubs, saunas and cold plunge tubs to a redwood forest setting on the city’s outskirts, offering visitors a way to unwind after mountain biking, ziplining or exploring the surrounding tracks. Set amongst native bush and close to central Christchurch, it is expected to operate seven days a week, from morning through to late evening, providing both park users and casual visitors with a new way to experience the forest environment. “We created Secret Spot because we wanted to share the experience of growing up in the great outdoors,” says Eric Kolver, who founded Secret Spot Hot Tubs with brother, Keith. Eric says those early experiences, including a formative canoe trip in challenging conditions, helped shape the concept. “On a trip deep in Te Urewera, while canoeing in torrential rain and wind, we talked about how incredible it would be to soak in warm cedar tubs with a mulled wine at the end of the day,” he says. The Christchurch site will feature an initial stage of 12 cedar hot tubs, four saunas and multiple cold plunge tubs, alongside the brand’s popular ‘Shinny Dips’ foot soak. A second stage of expansion is planned for the years following opening. Eric says Christchurch Adventure Park, already known for its mountain-biking trails, forest setting and adventure activities, is considered an ideal location for the expansion, offering a natural synergy between outdoor recreation and relaxation. He says the team has spent three years planning the Christchurch project and working with local businesses to bring it to life. “It is exciting to be part of the momentum happening across Christchurch. We have confidence in the site, and believe it will become a destination in its own right.” Since launching in Rotorua in 2019, Secret Spot Hot Tubs has built a strong following among locals, tourists and the mountain-biking community. It has received multiple international tourism awards and recognition for its forest bathing experience, as well as maintaining an active social media presence. The experience focuses on informal relaxation in a natural setting, with tub-side drinks service with forest views. Visitors are encouraged to slow down, connect with friends and family, and enjoy time in nature after a day of adventure. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Secret Spot Hot Tubs to Christchurch Adventure Park,” says Paul Milligan, the park’s CEO. “They have built something truly special in Rotorua, and we believe their concept is a natural fit for what we offer here. This is a wonderful addition to our park and to the wider Christchurch visitor experience.” Eric says further details on bookings and facilities will be released closer to opening as construction progresses over the coming months ahead of launch. e2environmental.com Stormwater, wastewater and water supply • Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling • River Management • Land Development • Environmental Consents Proudly supporting Secret Spot on a successful project

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6 | Pure Senses Wellness Centre REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T Kim Newth Bringing spa bliss to Central Otago The menu of treatments includes Japanese head spa, massage, waxing, body wraps and more. “The building is designed to draw you in and, once inside, it’s a space you will want to stay in – it’s a hideaway from the world.” Cromwell is counting down to the opening of an exciting new wellness destination, Pure Senses. Located at Perriam Cove by Lake Dunstan, the new wellness centre and spa - opening on July 11 - has been designed to deliver a whole new level of Scandinavian-style luxury and relaxation to New Zealand’s wellness scene. For Pure Senses founder, Anthony Robertson, who previously built and managed Lake Resort Central Otago’s iconic collective of 24 over-water villas, which neighbours this latest venture, it represents the culmination of a long-held vision. Wellington’s Wētā Workshop creators have been working with Anthony to achieve the atmosphere he wants for this exciting new wellness and spa experience. “For me, it’s great to finally get the last piece of the puzzle underway and tracking towards completion,” says Anthony, who also created and operated the award-winning Moorings Restaurant and Events venue. “We expect to have Pure Senses’ first stage open and operating by mid-July. It will include a traditional sauna outside with cold treatments, as well as a red light infrared sauna inside, plus private treatment rooms and a beautifully lit space with nice seating where people can go after their treatments and relax for as long as they want to. “We’re trying to cater to everyone, so you’ll be able to chill out with a healthy smoothie or a cocktail or a glass of Central Otago wine. Rather than this being somewhere to simply go for a treatment and leave straight afterwards, we’re aiming to create more of an experience and targeting an international standard.” A central reception area will look after the various private businesses operating out of the new centre, in turn keeping costs down for all involved. The menu of treatments includes Japanese head spa, massage, waxing, body wraps and more. One of the rooms at Pure Senses will be used flexibly for a variety of purposes, from Pilates and yoga classes to small group meetings. Anthony created the original layout, look and feel, with the final design drawn up by local architect Jessie Sutherland, of SA Studio. Stone, natural timber and warm tones complement the beautiful Central Otago setting. Vertical timber battens on external windows are a stylish touch on the street-facing side, while delivering privacy for the interior. With solar panels and automation technology, the building has also been designed to be as energy efficient as possible. “People are already walking in and getting that wow factor,” Anthony says. “The building is designed to draw you in and, once inside, it’s a space you will want to stay in – it’s a hideaway from the world. “The wellness sector has traditionally focused on women, but we’re hoping to entice men to come along too, even if it’s just to have a drink and take a look around.” Adding to the sense of tranquillity is a central waterfall feature towards the rear of the building. Eleven separate private mineral pools are also set to join the luxury layout towards the end of 2027. “It will be like going into your own rock grotto with natural rock pool,” Anthony says. “Each will have private shower and change room facilities. The pools themselves will be partially roofed over, but open to the sky so you’ll be able to sit there, soak and look up at the stars. “We’re lucky to have Wētā Workshop on board, whose team has helped design the pools’ area. Their expertise is also evident in our first stage that includes shaped rock features and the lovely waterfall.” Pure Senses is very much targeting the New Zealand market, with strong uptake expected from cyclists exploring the region’s many trails. Anthony will manage the new world-class wellness centre and spa with partner Lara Cunningham, in conjunction with the facility’s private treatment operators. www.arrowtowntradeservices.com 4 Bush Creek Road, Arrowtown, New Zealand | matthew@pbsnz.com | 022 3409017 We’ll Pump It ! CALL US NOW! • Commercial • Domestic • Floors • Blockwalls • Driveways • Foundations FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETE PUMPING NEEDS FREE QUOTES PH 027 208 8674

| 7 Pure Senses Wellness Centre REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Pure Senses centre and spa - opening on July 11 - has been designed to deliver a whole new level of Scandinavian-style luxury and relaxation to New Zealand’s wellness scene. The Reset Studio, a Traditional Japanese Head Spa that will be operating from within Pure Senses as one of the founding wellness businesses. Proudly supporting Lifestyle Construction (03) 445 3793 | Proud to support Lifestyle Construction Commercial • Domestic • Industrial ELECTRICAL GOLDFIELDS

8 | Leighs Construction REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T Kim Newth Supreme award for Uni redevelopment Leighs Construction and TEAM Projects Advisory won the Supreme Award under $10 million for delivery of the George Forbes Building (Stage 3) redevelopment at Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University. Senior project manager Alex Fearon, of Leighs Construction Ltd, says he and the team couldn’t be prouder of their award-winning success at this year’s NZ Commercial Project Awards. Project partners Leighs Construction and TEAM Projects Advisory won the Supreme Award under $10 million for delivery of the George Forbes Building (Stage 3) redevelopment at Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University. “It was a real surprise on the night and such a great feeling to be up there on stage to accept the award,” says Alex. “All the team involved is really proud to have achieved this industry recognition by the Master Builders’ judges. It’s so rewarding when all the hard work put in at project level and above is recognised like this and it’s a great boost for Lincoln University too.” The challenging redevelopment, which started in December 2024 and was completed in January 2025, has transformed the building’s ground and first floors to create a welcoming new gateway to Lincoln University. It took exceptional planning, care and communication to achieve the tailored sequencing needed to deliver the major structural upgrade beneath six floors of a working university facility. “Along with client project management consultancy TEAM Project Advisory, I want to acknowledge the architect, Warren and Mahoney; Lincoln University and their project manager Shaun Mitchell; BECA and Rhodes and Associates; and our own hardworking team, in particular, site manager Mark Thompson and site supervisor Louis Tabuena.” This supreme award success further builds on Leighs Construction’s long history of award winning work at Lincoln University, with the company having previously won a commercial projects’ gold award in 2022 for the South Science Building and a national category award (Education) in 2024 for the university’s flagship science facility, Waimarie. In this latest project, Leighs Construction had to ensure that the George Forbes Building could continue to operate safely as the upgrade work was carried out. A temporary external staircase was installed so that access would not be compromised. “Throughout the upgrade, we also had to maintain and protect a live server room and ensure that one lift and one emergency stair would be unaffected at all times. We had to carefully plan the work to minimise the impact on the upper floors. “We communicated daily with Shaun Mitchell, who was great at finding that balance between giving us the freedom we needed while managing as low a level of nuisance as possible for the buildings’ users.” The award judges praised the way original brick columns were retained and the entry sequence reshaped with the carved entrance feature strengthening the connection with Ngāi Tahu and Te Taumutu Rūnanga. Temporary works were used to prop up the brick columns, while the new structure was built. With the building having been through alterations in the past, a careful approach was taken to managing undocumented existing services and asbestos alongside integrating new services. Installing large glulam timber beams during winter added further challenges, with wrapping required to manage the beams’ moisture content. Early contractor involvement paved the way to an efficient and logistically well-planned process. Leighs Construction delivered on budget and ahead of schedule with the main entrance transformed in time, as planned, for orientation week. ■ Suspended Ceilings ■ Steel stud partitions ■ Timber frame partitions ■ Aluminium office partitions ■ Bespoke wall & ceiling panelling ■ Plasterboard Installation ■ Insulation & Plastering ■ Seismic restraint Proudly supporting Leighs Construction Ltd 021 658 968 | accounts@aeoninteriors.co.nz | www.aeoninteriors.co.nz 2025/26 GREEN Te Kaitiaki o Haumaru Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Engineers DESIGN | INSTALLATION | MAINTENANCE Christchurch | Dunedin | Invercargill | Web www.amtmech.co.nz | Phone 03 338 0145 amtmechanical & maintenance J.B.Joinery Ltd 18 Hands Road, Addington PO Box 6062, Christchurch Ph 03 338 4159 info@jbjoinery.co.nz Specialists in Architectural and Commercial Joinery

| 9 Leighs Construction REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The challenging redevelopment, which started in December 2024 and was completed in January 2025, has transformed the building’s ground and first floors to create a welcoming new gateway to Lincoln University. Mobile: 021 386 794 Phone: 03 325 7266 Email: corran@faulks.co.nz www.faulks.co.nz Proud to Support Leighs Construction Ltd ben@contego.co.nz 022 522 4419 03 260 7888

10 | Scott Structural T T Hugh de Lacy Structural steel specialists in demand Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium, with its 12,000 tonnes of structural steel, was the biggest job that local firm Scott Structural has been a part of – and the company came through the whole job without a single reportable safety incident. “We were pretty proud of that, and it reflected on our strong focus on site safety, especially since all our work is done on-site,” says Scott Structural founder and owner Jayden Scott. “We specialise in steel erection and site welding all round the South Island and, for the past three years, also in Wellington. “It’s highly skilled work with enormous potential for mishap if safety standards are allowed to slip, so we employ a highly skilled staff trained to look after themselves and each other on the site. “We also have Handling Equipment Canterbury make six-monthly site visits to check the quality and safety of the tools we use.” Jayden slowly got his company established in Dunedin from 2009 onwards, after a background of architectural drafting study at Otago Polytechnic. He then moved to Christchurch and worked for four years for Christchurch Steel under owners Gareth and the late Jack Jones, before heading off on his OE in the United Kingdom and Europe, beginning with 30 months in England, during which time he played semi-professional rugby in the mid-field for Ipswich. He was then picked up by a Paris-based mechanical engineering company that sent him flitting all round Europe building distribution centres. In 2009 he came home for a family wedding, and while there got a call from the people building Dunedin’s covered stadium to implement the new bolting algorythm of ensuring the tension of the thousands of bolts that hold the structure together. “A single loose nut in a building can spread like a crack, loosening others around it under the natural stresses built into the structure, and eventually weakens it, so I was employed as quality assurance manager for that aspect of the process,” Jayden says. “It’s become standard practice since the Christchurch earthquakes, and involves making spot checks of individual bolts, but mostly ensuring that the staff are tensioning the bolts up to the right tensions in the first place.” Jayden moved back to Christchurch immediately after the 2010-2011 quakes that flattened the central city, and Scott Structural faced huge demand from the major contractors for steel erection and site welding in the recovery process. “The move was a no-brainer,” Jayden says, and the company worked on a range of projects, from small seismic strengthening jobs to projects with over 1000-tonnes of steel input – and we grew.” The services expanded to include weld inspection, crane operation, independent quality assurance and skilled labour hire. “When I first started out working on the Dunedin stadium I had only one person with me, and he moved up to Christchurch with me after the quakes, and he’s since moved home to Wellington to run the branch there,” Jayden says. “From the start I grew the company only slowly, taking on just one new staffer a year, but after the quakes things moved quickly, and we now range between 12 and 15 full-timers, including Wellington.” The projects that Scott Structural has been involved in include the fastest stadium build in the country - Christchurch’s Addington temporary Stadium - the Southland stadium rebuild, the ASB Hospital wing, the Christchurch Convention Centre and, of course, Te Kaha Stadium. The company also has close relations with other key steel industry businesses, including John Jones Steel, VIP Structural Steel, HML Engineering, Petone Engineering, East Coast Steelwork, Stewart Engineering, Canterbury Cranes and Access Handling Equipment. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Supporting Scott Structural Ltd and the manufacturing industry with steel that works harder, faster, smarter. Proudly supporting Scott Structural Ltd

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12 | Mike Hurring Logging & Contracting 101 Union Street, Milton | 03 417 8959 | milton@stihlshop.co.nz Stihl Shop Milton LOVE YOUR LAND 21 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin Shop & Building Signs Window Graphics Vehicle Graphics Banners & Flags Illuminated Signs 3D Letters Footpath Signs Electronic Signs Digital Printing BASED IN RIVERSDALE, SOUTHLAND We cart export, saw, chip and firewood logs in and around the Southland and Otago districts. 027 562 2798 office@sansonag.co.nz SUPPORT ING MIKE HURRING LOGGING AND CONTRACT ING LTD T T Aimee Wilson Otago sawmill now back in business The company has been supplying both the domestic and export markets for the past 40 years. The old Conical Hill sawmill has a new lease of life since closing in 2009, thanks to Mike Hurring Logging & Contracting. The Balclutha-based business is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and has spent a large majority of that time logging in the Blue Mountains near Tapanui in West Otago. Conical Hill closed after facing downturns in the forestry market, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs, but Mike Hurring plans to revive the site and has bought the mill to start palletising wood for domestic and export boiler systems, as well as wood chip for animal bedding and boilers. “We’re back in the same workshops 40 years later,” he says. His company started logging in 1986 with just a few staff in South Otago, and now employs eight logging crews, supported by two workshops, transport, cartage, contracting services and training – totalling over 250 pieces of plant and 65 staff across Otago, Southland and Tasman. When the Government closed down some of its sawmills in the 1990s, Mike Hurring managed to keep logging in the Blue Mountains. Malaysian-based Ernslaw One arrived on the scene in West Otago, and its subsidiary, Blue Mountain Lumber, operated the mill. Conical Hill was one of only three sawmills left in the South Island – the others being at Rangiora and Tapawera. It became the backbone of the community and local economy, reaching a workforce of 350 employees at its peak. “There were 16 houses there and busloads would come from Tapanui and Gore to work,” Mike says. His company has been supplying both the domestic and export markets for the past 40 years, and branched out into other forests, such as Port Blakely in South Canterbury, Matariki Forests in Southland and recently, City Forests in Otago, while always working in with Ernslaw One in the Blue Mountains and private woodlots throughout Otago and Southland. “In that time there has been a major shift from motor-manual operations – a man on a saw and a man in a machine assisting – to full mechanisation nowadays, where everyone is in a machine and there is no one on the ground. This has increased not only production but also safety in the industry,” Mike says. Surviving in forestry means being willing to diversify and change tack, but now they are able to bring their investment back into West Otago, and offer the community a local source of employment again. At Conical Hill, they have imported a pellet machine from Belgium and Austria that will offer a more consistent product for boilers to run on, with an emphasis on bio-energy. Mike Hurring Logging started stockpiling logs in early June, and when the new pellet technology arrives, it will have to be rebuilt before commissioned. Mike says they were initially planning to set up the plant at their base in Balclutha, but when 33ha of land became available at Conical Hill, they saw even more potential for opportunities. The company is looking at internally using some of the wood biofuel to help power the plant, as well as other environmentally friendly power-generation options, including solar and wind, with the possibility of putting power back into the grid. Mike Hurring and Logging is used to new challenges. Their expertise has taken them far and wide, from projects across the ditch in Canberra, Australia, to as far north as Nelson. The future looks bright, with this latest project coming full circle back to where it all began in Conical Hill, 40 years later. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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14 | Waghorn Builders T T Kelly Deeks Culture drives thriving business The business has grown into a multi-division operation delivering projects across the South Island, from residential repairs, renovations, reclads, and new builds to commercial projects, hotel conversions, asbestos removal, foundations, property development, and project management services. “Keeping people together, happy, and productive is one of the biggest efficiencies in business.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Waghorn Builders is marking 15 years in business with a clear message that has helped drive its growth from humble beginnings to one of Canterbury’s established construction names: culture is everything. Founded by brothers Jake and Luke Waghorn, the business has grown into a multi-division operation delivering projects across the South Island, from residential repairs, renovations, reclads, and new builds to commercial projects, hotel conversions, asbestos removal, foundations, property development, and project management services. The milestone comes at a challenging time for the wider construction sector, with rising costs and intense competition. But the brothers say the company entered the slowdown after two of its strongest years. “It has been tough for everyone,” Luke says. “There are a huge number of builders chasing the same jobs, while suppliers keep lifting prices, fuel goes up, and costs keep moving. We still want to provide a strong service and win the work, so where we can, we have had to absorb those costs.” Rather than retreat, Waghorn Builders has focused on productivity, planning, and systems. “We have been making sure we have the right crews on the right jobs, thinking ahead, planning better, and getting our systems right so we can all be more productive,” Jake says. The brothers say early contractor involvement is another area where clients can improve efficiencies and save money. “If people get us involved early, we can value engineer a project and provide alternatives that still look great but cost less and are easier to build,” Jake says. Maintaining morale has also been critical, with regular team barbecues and a focus on connection across crews. “We have always been big on culture. When things get busy, your focus can drift toward workflow, cashflow, and keeping everything moving,” Luke says. “Keeping people together, happy, and productive is one of the biggest efficiencies in business. We have got a lot of guys who treat the place like their own. That is a huge reason why we are still here today.” That loyalty is reflected in staff retention, with about 35 percent of the team having been with the company for more than 10 years. King, Bryce Casey, Zach Guilford, and Lance Burdett. “Looking back, one of the most rewarding things we have achieved has been helping people and raising awareness around mental health,” Jake says. Despite the company’s growth, the brothers have never forgotten where they started. “Our father was a solo dad on an invalid’s benefit. We know what tough times look like,” Luke says. “To go from living out of clothing bins and lost property to now employing a large team means a lot.” As Waghorn Builders celebrates 15 years, the focus remains firmly on the future. “We want to make sure we are still here in Canterbury for another 15 years,” Jake says. “We have always known we are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with,” Luke says. “A big thank you goes to our staff, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and of course our wives, Becks and Ems.” Waghorn Builders has also placed a growing focus on mental health and wellbeing. The biennial Waghorn Builders Resilience Breakfast is a big part of this with past speakers including Sir John Kirwan, Mike 03 366 7686 admin@completepowersolutions.co.nz www.completepowersolutions.co.nz At CPS, our mission is to provide unparalleled electrical services to both residential and commercial clients. We strive to deliver exceptional quality services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. We love coffee! Think CPS for sales, service & repairs. Commercial or domestic. Automatic or manual - we can take care of it all. For all things Coffee, come see us at 60 Montreal St. Scheduled Maintenance • Coffee Machines • EV Chargers Residential • Commercial • Property Management Office & Shop Fit Outs • New Homes & Architectural Builds

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16 | Elite Built T T Karen Phelps Overcoming ‘formidable challenges’ Elite Built was brought on board during the earliest planning stages. “These technical requirements demanded a high level of detail, collaboration, and sequencing to meet both clinical standards and building compliance.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT When Christchurch construction firm Elite Built Ltd was handed the task of transforming a former language school into one of New Zealand’s most technically advanced radiology facilities, the challenges were formidable. The result has earned the company well-deserved industry recognition taking out a gold award in the 2026 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. The Reform Radiology project, delivered in central Christchurch, now houses the South Island’s first community-based SPECT-CT scanner and a state-of-the-art digital PET-CT suite, equipment that demanded extraordinary precision from every tradesperson on site. “This project simply could not have succeeded without full collaboration across the entire team,” says Shawn Cotton, director of Elite Built. “From the builder to the radiologists, the physicist, designers and architects, every stakeholder played a critical role.” Elite Built was brought on board during the earliest planning stages when the site was still configured as a language school. Shawn says that early engagement proved invaluable, allowing the company to provide preliminary budgets and offer input on drainage, electrical, fire protection and fit-out scopes before the design had fully taken shape. “Early involvement allowed us to offer input on key scopes and helped shape a realistic budget framework that supported informed decision-making as the design evolved,” says Shawn. The building presented Elite Built with a series of formidable structural constraints from the outset. The existing waffle slab, originally designed for a lightweight fit-out, imposed strict weight limits and could not be cut for drainage channels. Services had to be threaded throughout the building with considerable ingenuity, and starter bar placement required detailed planning to avoid intersecting existing reinforcing steel. Radiation shielding presented an equally demanding challenge. Concrete walls and ceilings were constructed and poured in the uptake rooms to safely contain radiation, and lead-lined walls and ceilings required careful detailing to maintain continuous shielding integrity. Lead flashings were rebated behind sheet joins and lead sheeting was contact adhered between two layers of plywood before being secured to wall and ceiling framing. “Materials ranged from standard GIB board to highly specialised lead sheeting,” explains Shawn. “These technical requirements demanded a high level of detail, collaboration, and sequencing to meet both clinical standards and building compliance.” Adding to the complexity, the project was governed by a hard deadline tied to the scheduled arrival of new CT machines, equipment that could not be rebooked. Major electrical upgrades, including the installation of a new external substation, and HVAC systems tailored to sensitive imaging environments were integrated without compromising the existing structure. The project was delivered on budget and Elite Built worked closely throughout with project partners including quantity surveyor Attainable Ltd, architects FocusPlan and Inline Architecture, and structural engineers Romulus. A comprehensive programme tracked every stage of the build, with weekly project meetings ensuring full transparency across all stakeholders. By retaining and reworking the existing building shell, Elite Built also reduced waste and maintained programme certainty throughout. Health and safety oversight was equally rigorous. Permit-to-work systems governed high-risk activities and all personnel underwent site-specific inductions covering the handling of materials such as lead and the requirements of working near medical-grade equipment. “The finished facility sets a new benchmark for community-based molecular imaging in New Zealand and is a project we are extremely proud to have worked on and delivered to an incredibly high standard,” says Shawn. Structural Engineers Residential | Commercial | Industrial We combine practical real world experiencewith technical excellence Where Practical meets Precision 03 376 4503 engineering@romulus.co.nz www.romulus.co.nz ALWAYS AN EXCEPTIONAL FINISH CERTIFIED INTERIOR PLASTERING Level 4 & 5 Finishing Coving & Cornices Residential Homes Commercial Projects Architectural Finishes & Detailing Alterations

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