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Volume 33 | Issue 9 | December 2024 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Bringing hope... Fowler Homes Queenstown has made a huge contribution to the I Am Hope Foundation with its charity home auction.  Page 06

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| 3 Kaikōura District Council: Kaikōura Link Pathway T T Kim Newth Kaikōura set for summer strolling Kaikōura’s new 4.2km Link Pathway provides a foreshore walkway all the way from the Esplanade/town centre and Fyffe Quay to Point Kean. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Now all but complete, Kaikōura’s new 4.2km Link Pathway provides a high quality foreshore walkway all the way from the Esplanade/town centre and Fyffe Quay to Point Kean. Rather than driving between attractions, it can now all be done safely by foot. The new pathway is shaping up to be a major drawcard for Kaikōura this summer. “As the second smallest Council in the country, we decided to make the most of our knowledge and skills by doing this project as a community,” says Mike Russell, Kaikōura District Council Works Manager. “A goal from the outset was to ensure we used local expertise and local resources as far as we could. Our staff and the local contractors we employed have all been really keen and passionate to get involved. The whole community is buzzing about it and it is something everyone can be really proud of. “In the mornings now, I often see people lining up on the Link Pathway near the Sudima Hotel to take pictures of the sunrise. It used to just be dirt and grass there; now that you can walk along it any time and not get your feet wet, it’s drawing plenty of visitors and local people of all ages to the foreshore. There’s a lot of history along the way - both pre-European and relating to the early whaling days - that we’re also aiming to weave into it with the help of the local museum, historical society and rūnanga.” The Kaikōura community has long considered options for a pathway like this connecting key points of interest such as the Kaikōura Museum, Memorial Gardens, historic Fyffe House and the seal colony at Point Kean. The opportunity to make it a reality came in 2021 when Kaikōura District Council was awarded $1.9m from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund to develop the pathway and make improvements to Dempsey’s track and the Peninsula lookout. The pathway also links through to an exciting new development at Wakatu Quay Wharf, where construction of a stunning new hospitality space is now underway and due to be completed by the end of 2025. The development will revamp the area once occupied by old commercial fishing buildings that suffered damage in the 2016 earthquake. With 90% of the pathway now finished and just a few small sections left to go, it is an exciting time for the town. Much of the new walkway, laid out to follow the curves of the beach, has a concrete finish. The dark charcoal colour was selected via a community vote. Mike observes that care was taken to protect the Esplanade’s iconic Norfolk Pines, now very old and not in best condition. While concrete path has been laid between trees, decking structures around the base of the trees ensure that water and light can still penetrate through to the roots. Safety for path users has been a core consideration in this project. For example, a new concrete wall was built to create additional width for the pathway to continue from Fyffe Quay to Jimmy Armers Beach and to provide separation between path and road for walkers. Kaikōura’s International Dark Sky Sanctuary status means there is no lighting along the pathway, but limestone chip down each side ensures people can still see find their way safely in low light. An existing section of timber boardwalk has also been resurfaced and widened to bring it up to standard. As well, the funding has enabled Dempsey’s Track, between Torquay Street and the lookout, to be widened and upgraded. “It means that if you’re on the Link Pathway and then decide to go up to the lookout, you can easily carry on into town.” KAIKOURA 218 Beach Road, Kaikoura Phone: 03 319 5447 Email: sales@kbcitm.co.nz www.itm.co.nz • Project Information • Trade Contacts • Frame and Truss Plant • Delivery • Estimating • All Building Supplies

4 | Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. DO OUR READERS KNOW YOU EXIST? New life beckons for town icon The 140-year-old Pier Hotel has undergone an extensive renovation that has added nine double rooms to the upstairs accommodation. The Pier Hotel T T Rosa Watson REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT A grand old lady at the heart of Kaikōura has been restored to its former glory and will provide a stunning location for visitors to the seaside town. The 140-year-old Pier Hotel has undergone an extensive renovation that has added nine double rooms with ensuites to the upstairs accommodation. The bar space has been doubled, and a cocktail bar added on. New furniture has been introduced and an outdoor area built complete with large deck. In keeping with its historic past, a century-old oak sideboard left behind by a guest, who could not pay the bill, now has pride of place in the restaurant Owners Bernie and Shona Harmon, who bought The Pier in 2013, are passionate about the building and its history. Care was taken to keep some of the original look, with the balcony restored to what it was and the original shiplap cladding used. “The whole thing’s been replaced back to what it was when it was built,” Bernie says. “The extension tied in well with the original building,” Shona adds. “You wouldn’t know it was an extension.” The building had its beginnings in 1885, but at a different site “round the corner” by Fyffe House. The foundations remain on the front lawn of the historic whalers’ cottage. The hotel was moved to the current site in 1903. It stood up well to the 2016 earthquakes, with a timely removal having taken place beforehand. “There was a big chimney up through the middle of the restaurant and just a month previous to the earthquake we took the chimney out. The builder said if we hadn’t done that the whole thing would have imploded on itself,” says Bernie. “We did have to have some earthquake repairs, but it actually stood up really well. The builders were very impressed when they stripped it down to the bones.” The local Historic Places branch was engaged through the process, along with a cultural observer, Shona says. The complex was closed for 10 weeks while work was carried out. Now the lower floor is complete and the upper floor with the accommodation is due to be completed by the end of the year. The couple’s daughter will operate her beauty “We feel like it’s finished now. It looks glamorous again.” salon from one of the refurbished rooms once completed. Local tradies were used for the most part to complete the work, with 20 to 40 a day working on it. “We’re super impressed with all the tradies,” Shona says. “They’ve been a great bunch to work with.” For Bernie, the hotel has a special connection – his father owned the fishery down on the wharf just past the Pier Hotel. “It was a special place in his childhood,” Shona explains. “It was mostly a fisherman’s pub and it’s sort of morphed into a restaurant now. And now since the restoration we’ve opened a cocktail bar, which is going really well.” Patrons come from around the country and the world, but Shona says it is well-supported by the locals. “It’s probably one of the favourite restaurants in the town.” The kitchen serves up cuisine Kaikoura is famous for, such as crayfish and paua, which Bernie catches. “I try to have fresh crayfish all year round, and we can have fresh paua all year round,” he says. The hotel employs 16 to 25 staff over the year in the bar and restaurant, and cleaning staff. Shona says there will probably be more once the accommodation gets going. Shona and Bernie are thrilled with the refurbishment. “We feel like it’s finished now. It looks glamorous again.” Proudly supporting The Pier Hotel 193 Halswell Rd, Christchurch | 03 338 9199 | sales@halswelltimber.co.nz KAIKOURA 218 Beach Road, Kaikoura Phone: 03 319 5447 Email: sales@kbcitm.co.nz www.itm.co.nz • Project Information • Trade Contacts • Frame and Truss Plant • Delivery • Estimating • All Building Supplies

| 5 “Quite a few of the original staff that started as school kids working for us 30 years ago, now have their own children coming here to work too.” T T Aimee Wilson Beers, ciders, and so much more... Jane and Andrew Dixon created the Mussel Inn back in 1992, Mussel Inn REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT In a small corner at the top of the South Island, a Golden Bay family has been busy brewing distinctive craft beers and ciders, and offering hospitality, for more than 30 years. Jane and Andrew Dixon created the Mussel Inn back in 1992, and now, more than 30 years later, their sustainable brewing practices have seen their products end up in all the right places –Hopgoods & Co in Nelson was the first to sell their craft beer 17 years ago. Their products have also made their way into cafes and restaurants from Christchurch to Wellington, but the best experience is obviously in-house and on-tap. The most popular beer brewed is their Captain Cooker Manuka beer, based on an original recipe from the famous captain, who used local plants as he travelled, to stave off scurvy amongst the sailors. The business now makes seven different beers, along with a range of ciders, using local ingredients grown either onsite or within the South Island – hops being so plentiful in this part of the world. All their malt comes from Canterbury maltster, Gladfield, and being a raw ingredient, it is the largest cost in the brewing process. “Not having to buy in the beers and cider we sell is such a great saving, so it’s economic just to have a good brewery and a bar to sell it to customers directly,” Jane says. There’s a Freckled Frog feijoa cider, one with cayenne chilli, another made with Golden Bay mead, and of course an original apple cider made with local apples pressed onsite. Andrew has been a home brewer since he was a school boy, but then in 1997, along came Rueben Lee looking for work, bringing his winemaker background and expertise from the Nelson-based Macs Brewery. He has been their head brewer since 1998. Brewing and selling beer and cider is just one of the many offerings at this remarkable retreat between Takaka and Collingwood. Famous for its steamed mussels and mussel chowder, the Mussel Inn is also a performance venue, and live music is a regular feature at weekends. Anika Moa has performed here, and so have Barry Saunders, Cornerstone Roots, David Kilgour and The Phoenix Foundation. At its peak in summer, the business employs up to 30 staff – mostly locals, and the Mussel Inn has become a destination in its own right. “We’ve been in business so long, people say ‘ I came here 20 years ago,’” and they have fond memories of the place, Jane says. “Quite a few of the original staff that started as school kids working for us 30 years ago, now have their own children coming here to work too. It’s definitely an intergenerational business.” Jane and Andrew started The Mussel Inn when their two sons were young – now one is a key part of the day-to-day business, and the other is an accountant in Wellington, keeping a good eye on the financials. “It’s our life really, and we love what we do,” says Jane. WE SELL WHOLESALE CLEANING & HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES TO THE TOP OF THE SOUTH FREE LOCAL DELIVERY DAILY TO MOTUEKA www.cwnl.co.nz 21 Packham Cres, Nelson Email office@cwnl.co.nz Ph 03 547 0550 OPENING HOURS Mo -Fri 8am-2pm Proudly Supporting Mussel Inn

6 | Fowler Homes Queenstown: Hope Home T T Richard Loader Raising funds to make a difference The Hope Home was auctioned on Gumboot Friday, November 1, selling for $1.69m with all profits of $404,000 donated to the I Am Hope Foundation. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T to page 8 When people tell Jason McGirr something can’t be done, why it is too hard, why it won’t work, his natural response is, let’s do it! Such is the case with The Hope Home, built by his building company Fowler Homes Queenstown specifically for the purpose of donating all profits to the I Am Hope Foundation. Fifteen months ago, Jason and his wife Jen tuned into the Morning Rumble (The Rock radio station) and heard Mike King talking about the I Am Hope Foundation. “Mike was desperate, asking for funding for the I Am Hope Foundation; he sounded dejected and broken,” says Jason. “Later that night, Jen and I talked about what we could do to help. I reached out to Mike by email, outlining a proposal to build a home that would be auctioned off, with all profits donated to the I Am Hope Foundation. I said to Mike, ‘When we decide to do something, good luck telling me we can’t!’.” Within 15 minutes Jason received a response from Mike thanking him for the proposal and suggesting they meet in Auckland. “The foundation gets lots of proposals, which often don’t come to fruition, but I flew to Auckland with consented build plans, a section in Hanley’s Farm – a relatively new subdivision in Queenstown – and a full plan for how to make the offer work. “We partnered with Media Works to get the Morning Rumble involved and give more exposure to the issues, and that Fowler Homes Queenstown were doing something to make a difference.” Providing total home living solutions for this charity build to raise funds for youthmental health services across NewZealand. is proud to support the I AmHope Foundation and Fowler Home’s ‘Hope Home’ Charity Build. Rinnai.co.nz creating your outdoor dream Cellphone 022 647 1390 office@quantumlandscaping.co.nz quantumlandscaping.co.nz

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8 | Fowler Homes Queenstown: Hope Home Bringing hope to those in need I am Hope Foundation founder Mike King and Fowler Homes Queenstown owner, Jason McGirr, on site at The Hope Home in Hanley’s Farm. T T from page 6 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Fowler Homes Foundation was established as the legal entity delivering The Hope Home, with lawyers Nick and Stephanie Lovegrove and accountant Chris Greenslade happy to provide the professional oversight at no cost. Along with Jason and Jen, they became the foundation’s board of directors and trustees. The Hope Home is a beautifully designed and crafted 220sqm, three-bedroom home that includes an attached two-bedroom unit, with majestic views of The Remarkables. The home was completed four months ago and, as planned, auctioned on Gumboot Friday, November 1, selling for $1.69M, with all profits of $404,000 donated to the I Am Hope Foundation. “We presented Mike with the cheque the following Monday at the Morning Rumble studio in Auckland, live on air. “Mike was very emotional and you could tell it made a real difference to him. We spoke about all the good it could do, and that led onto a whole new segment with radio listeners tuned in, which is what it’s all about. “The foundation will use the money to continue to provide free counselling and support for young people 25 years and under around New Zealand. That equates to approximately 3000 hours of counselling. With that we’re helping to change lives, and deep down I know it will also help to save lives. “It might only take one conversation with one person to stop you doing something you can’t take back.” Early on in Jason’s work life, he walked the beat for the New Zealand Police, and witnessed mental health and suicide first hand. “I’ve stopped suicide. I’ve turned up when it’s too late, and I’ve risked my life to help people. After the police, I went into the mining industry in Queensland and found it was just as bad there. “I became known as someone people could go to for help, had empathy and was open with what I had dealt with. ‘I just hope that The Hope Home kicks others into gear to do something they might not think they are capable of doing.” Proudlysupporting FowlerHomes - Queenstown Discover world leading bathroom brands at Reece Scan the QR code to find a branch or showroom near you and connect with a consultant. www.reece.co.nz Warmer, healthier & more energy e cient homes Contact for a quote today quotes@maxraft.co.nz Start your build with an insulated foundation www.MAXRaft.co.nz O800 629 7238 “The foundation will use the money to continue to provide free counselling and support for young people...” Jason says he is very proud of everyone who became involved in The Hope Home, and acknowledges his business partner Damian Yardley who project managed the build.

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10 | University of Otago: Leighs Construction Richard Loader Campus development answers need Designed by Warren & Mahoney, the southern side of the building will have a glass curtain wall, backed with a thermal curtain-wall system. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Located in the heart of Christchurch city’s Te Papa Hauora/Health Precinct in Oxford Terrace, the University of Otago’s new building (Wai-Ora), currently under construction, is one of the precinct’s anchor projects and due for completion in 2026. Development of the University of Otago Christchurch campus had been on the university’s priority development plan since well before the major Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Significant reasons for the campus’ priority status included a lack of physical space for the more than 1000 students and 500 staff based at the campus, limiting its growth, along with the current research, education initiatives and collaboration activities taking place there. From 2011, at least six education programmes were at capacity and high-end research was being limited due to a lack of space for postgraduate medical students. Space issues and redevelopment of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha’s Christchurch Hospital campus also meant a future loss of space for staff. In 2018, the University Council approved the project, designs were completed and site work started in late 2021, with main building works commencing in June 2023. In mid-2024 the total value of the build was estimated at $270 million. Christchurch company Leighs Construction was awarded the project as main contractor and lead for a large subcontractor team, bringing to life the Warren & Mahoney-designed building. Engagement with mana whenua Ngāi Tūāhuriri in the development of the cultural narrative has resulted in the gifting of the new building name, Wai-ora, which represents the spiritual and tangible relationship between mana whenua, the building’s location, and the health research, clinical practice and teaching that will be conducted onsite. Wai-ora is a six-storey building with a total area of nearly 17,000sqm. The southern side of the building will have a glass curtain wall, backed with a thermal curtain-wall system, while the north side has a folded louvre, which has a proprietary aluminium-framed thermal broken curtain with integrated external solar shade system. Tanya Syddall, Otago University director property and campus development, says the building is aiming for a 5-star Green Star design and as-built rating, by reducing emissions, promoting recycling, waste reduction, and efficient building use. “A key feature of the design includes an energy-efficient, more sustainable, artesian heating and cooling system, which extracts warmer water from deep underground aquifers, which is more efficient than drawing HIGHRISE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS Providing specialist hire equipment throughout NZ. If you need a material handling solutions for your multi storey and high-rise projects, look no further than SkyTech. No matter if you are constructing a brand-new high rise or renovating an existing structure, SkyTech can help. Sky Hoists Sky Decks Logistic Solutions 0508 759 832 | office@skytech.nz | www.skytechnz.co.nz Commercial Security System Specialists WE HELP PROTECT WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU • CCTV, Alarms, Card Access and more • 50+ years of industry experience • Full design, installation and maintenance services To discuss your security needs call us on 03 466 3030 or visit securityspecialists.nz Proud to have supported Leighs Construction on the University of Otago Project www.securityspecialists.nz

| 11 University of Otago: Leighs Construction Images:Warren & Mahoney REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT air from outside. The opposite process will happen for cooling in summer.” Tanya adds that as client and owner/operator of the building, the university takes a long-term interest in its success. “Because the building is tied widely into the Te Papa Hauroa/Health Precinct, it is recognition of Otago University’s strong commitment to Christchurch, and the training of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapist, and bio-medical scientists.” The building will house laboratories for most of the campus’ health research groups, specialist radiology equipment, including a MARS scanner, groups commercialising their health science discoveries, clinical research department and a hub for postgraduate nursing studies. Tanya acknowledges that the building’s location, between Montreal and Antigua streets on the old Tillmans furniture site, has been a key project challenge. Aside from being in the middle of the health precinct, it is flanked by two public laneways and two one-way streets. “It’s a major logistical challenge, which Leighs is managing very well. The other key challenge is the size and complexity of the building. We have large floor-to-floor heights driven to support our highly serviced laboratories. This complexity has driven the need for detailed modelling and coordination.” Included in the many benefits Wai-Ora will deliver is the provision of suitable space for the growing needs of university staff and students on the campus, while boosting collaboration between students and staff on the site. “The building will also provide the space needed to increase our capacity to deliver health- related short courses and professional development, as well as conference activities. “It will deliver synergies with the other major health providers, including the Christchurch Hospital and consolidating the university’s Christchurch-based staff and students into Wai-ora and the existing academic building. It will greatly contribute to building our health workforce and provide updated clinical trials facilities, which support the Christchurch community to have access to health services not offered in other public health spaces in the region.” Supporting University of Otago, School of Medicine, Christchurch Commercial Concrete Placing Specialising in all aspects of concrete placing; Decorative, Commercial, Residential and more! For all your concrete placing needs, make us your irst port of call. 027 503 5222 ccplacing@gmail.com Commercial Concrete Placing Gerard Ryan 0274 313 148 Ethan Ryan 0274 259 928 Angus Ryan 0272 282 985 • Certifying Drainlayers • CCC Authorised Drainlayers • CCC Authorised Water Installers • Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Drainage and Services Installation Proud to work with the University of Otago Proudly supporting University of Otago Project: Leighs Construction 35 Email: sales@notjustcoatings.nz | Phone: 027 427 5004 | Web: www.notjustcoatings.nz Industrial & Marine Coating Contractors • Grinding & Epoxy Flooring • Concrete Repairs, Grouting & Sealant • Corrosion Protection • UHP Water Blasting • Abrasive Blasting • Industrial Coatings • Tank Clean & Waste Removal • Crack Injection • Water Proofing

12 | LMA Timber: Wanaka Showroom REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T Aimee Wilson Hardwoods win out in construction On the inside, the showroom is adorned with a multitude of options ranging from rustic interiors to refined hardwood ply on the ceilings, to an engineered and solid wood floor. “Many people believe that just because it has an FSC certification sticker makes it ok....” It has been a busy year for LMA Timber with three new showrooms opened in Wanaka, Auckland and Tauranga in recent months, in addition to its Christchurch flagship showroom/warehouse. Owned and operated by Christchurch businessman Martin Thompson, in a joint partnership with the Caldwell Group, the company has fast become a market leader in supplying repurposed Australian hardwood to the construction industry. Its large selection of reclaimed timber is produced from milling old wharf and bridge beams, telephone power poles, and warehousing timbers – providing an environmental product with a minimal carbon footprint that many builders and architects are now requesting. The resulting products are unique, because not only are they reclaimed, they are also the hardest, most structural and durable timbers on the planet, used for both interior and exterior finishes. Martin says the harshness of the climate in the Queenstown Lakes district makes this product a perfect fit for the environment, with its superior performance combining with a pleasing aesthetic. The eucalypt species that LMA offers is class 1 – being a 40-year-plus durable product, compared to standard softwood products like cedar and thermally modified timber with just 15 to 40 years’ durability. The softwoods, in particular cladding, also come with extensive maintenance requirements to meet their warranties, whereas the hardwood can be left to weather off naturally. Anything that stands the test of time is a winner in the construction industry, and Australian hardwood is now a product of choice for architects, designers and builders alike. The new Wanaka showroom, constructed by Drew Iyson and the IC Builders team, features a reclaimed sleeper front fence, structural hardwood pergolas, and spotted gum cladding and decking, showcasing an exceptional blend of style and functionality. On the inside, the showroom is adorned with a multitude of options ranging from rustic interiors to refined hardwood ply on the ceilings, to an engineered and solid wood floor. The reclaimed timber products, milled in Australia from sustainably sourced, PEFC-certified timber, are stored in LMA’s expansive Christchurch warehouse and yard. This facility holds a large stock of cladding, decking, and ‘as is’ reclaimed hardwood beams and posts, ensuring immediate availability for the construction market. Martin is extremely passionate about educating New Zealanders about the source of hardwood timber, particularly those that come from tropical rainforest sources. “Many people believe that just because it has an FSC certification sticker makes it ok. The likes of Green and Purple Heart come from the Amazon, where only 2% of timber harvested is FSC certified.” Due to this vision of ensuring sustainable hardwood is imported into New Zealand, LMA Timber has been shortlisted for the 2024 sustainable architecture awards, proving it is serious about looking after the planet. LMA has also teamed up with Mt Aspiring College in Wanaka to offer $1500 a year scholarships in supporting the next generation into apprenticeships, and helping them also learn more about the environmental impacts from using poor choices of materials. Let’s connect andmake a plan for your brand. your creative agency. createdesignstudio.co.nz 216 high street rangiora 03 313 7774 Queenstown Business Opportunity Limited to 25 New Businesses* *with a 12 month commitment, Ts & Cs apply FREE 4 months mobile (up to 5 business mobile phone plans) FREE 4 months web hosting (includes DNS and email hosting) FREE 4 months internet (one connection) PLUS FREE $200 hyper fibre router on upgrade to hyper fibre plan ANDA FREE IT & Cyber Security Audit GET IN TOUCH TODAY! 03 441 3098 www.thecomputerprofessors.co.nz/bigbizshout 4 Queenstown Based Business 4 Queenstown Based Business 4 Queenstown Based Business Your local IT & ISP provider

Offering the whole package IC Builders brings conscious innovation to every home that it builds, and there are examples of this all throughout the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago district. Offering bespoke design and build packages for a wide range of clients, it’s the attention to detail and quality finish that creates a lasting impression. Having recently taken over the regional distribution licence for Sheds Direct, IC Builders can now offer the whole package in terms of construction - from high end architectural homes right through to designer sheds for all the toys or commercial needs. IC Builders delivers above and beyond with its approach to construction, and if you take a look at their personal display home in Wanaka, you will see stunning examples of workmanship and the inspiration behind it. The luxurious 5-bedroom two storied family home made from alpine cedar with board and batten cladding is situated on an elevated section with 270 degree mountain views. It comes complete with a sound proofed movie/media room and features expansive open plan living spaces - available to view by appointment only. With functional spaces and great attic storage, this display home is the ultimate example of what IC Builders can do with their design and build packages. The full-sized glass roofed shower is just the icing on the cake, enabling the home owners to literally bathe under the stars. Specialising in custom built homes, renovations, and extensions that blend innovation with quality, the commitment to excellence is reflected in every job they do. “It ’s about the structural performance of the home and the durability of the craftmanship.” Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago offers a unique market whereby many people are now building their rural lifestyles around their homes and sheds, and barndominiums are becoming increasingly popular. So whether you need a standard dairy shed, stables for horses, a heritage barn or a designer home and shed on the ultimate lifestyle block, IC Builders has the entire market covered. They will walk you through the journey from inception to completion and complete with landscaping, to show you how to maximise your space for ultimate functionality. For another example of the high standard with which the team continues to strive for, check out LMA Timber’s new office in Wanaka, created with the Australian hardwood that the company specialises in. Different profiles of the hardwood timber are used inside the LMA office to create depth of scale, and exemplifies exactly what IC Builders is capable of. Drew and his team are embracing the huge migration of people into Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago, and are excited for what the future offers both the industry and the communities, as the population continues to build. Your dream, our expertise. 027 859 4653 drew.ison@icbuilders.co.nz www.icbuilders.co.nz From concept to completion, we create tailor-made solutions that reflect your unique style and preferences. Our expert team collaborates with you to design and build a home that is truly yours. Premium sheds for Central Otago and Lakes District, NZ. Our expert team designs and builds durable, high-quality sheds for residential, commercial, and agricultural needs. With a focus on craftsmanship and customer service, we offer customized solutions that enhance your property. STORAGE SHEDS • SLEEPOUTS • CARPORTS • GARAGES AIRCRAFT HANGARS • STORAGE UNITS • INDUSTRIAL SHEDS • WORKSHOPS 027 859 4653 drew.ison@icbuilders.co.nz www.shedsdirect.nz

14 | Nauhria Group: Cook Brothers - Nauhria Warehouse T T Russell Fredric New facility will boost efficiency The company offers a complete service, from manufacturing the reinforcing steel, cutting and bending it, delivering to the site, and finally placing the reinforcing and mesh according to the structural drawings. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nauhria Reinforcing South Island is moving into a new state-of-the-art warehouse and workshop, now under construction in Cromwell. General manager Llewellyn Struthers says this project reflects the growing strength of Nauhria Group, a family business owned by father and son Roshan and Rakesh Nauhria. Headquartered in Auckland, Nauhria Group has been operating for nearly 30 years, and Roshan and Rakesh, both visionary entrepreneurs, are always seeking new opportunities to expand and improve their operations. Encompassing several companies, including Nauhria Precast, Stahlton Prestress Concrete, and Vida Precast, Nauhria Group solidified its position with the full acquisition of Balcrom Reinforcing late last year, after previously operating as a 50/50 joint venture. “Nauhria Reinforcing has been active in Central Otago for the past six years,” Llewellyn says. “Being centrally located in the South Island provided the perfect chance for growth. As we gained more work and new customers, the team steadily grew. We are a very customer-driven company. We started modestly in October 2018 with just a couple of machines and myself. Today, we have grown to a full-time team of 21 staff.” A significant part of that team is made up of skilled Filipino workers, who are “phenomenal workers and great people”. Nauhria Reinforcing’s customer focus is reflected in its dedication to efficient and prompt service. From initial pricing through to project completion, the company prides itself on timely communication, both remotely and on-site. “Communication is key. We ensure emails and messages never sit unanswered. We respond as quickly as possible, and that extra level of customer service has been a key to our success.” Once contacted by a client, Nauhria Reinforcing estimates the materials required, calculates placement and tying costs, and provides details for each project stage, based on supplied plans. The company offers a complete service, from manufacturing the reinforcing steel, cutting and bending it, delivering to the site, and finally placing the reinforcing and mesh according to the structural drawings. Operating from a small, rented workshop has posed challenges for the growing business, especially when it comes to moving steel around the site with a telehandler. “We’ve outgrown our current space, and there’s a clear need for a more efficient workshop equipped with overhead cranes,” Llewellyn says. The new facility, being built by Dunedin-based Cook Brothers on Harvest Road, will cover 1800sqm, and include automated manufacturing machinery that will significantly boost production efficiency. While expanding its operations, Nauhria Reinforcing is committed to sustainability. The company exclusively supplies one of the lowest-carbon reinforcing steel in New Zealand Nauhria Group We’re proud to support SUPPLIERS OF PRECAST: PANELS – STAIRS – BEAMS – COLUMNS PRESTRESSED: RIBS – FLAT SLABS – DOUBLE TEES PRECAST PANELS SUPPLIED BY: INFO@BALCROM.CO.NZ – WWW.BALCROM.CO.NZ 03 445 3246 - 38 WOLTER CRESCENT - CROMWELL

| 15 Nauhria Group: Cook Brothers - Nauhria Warehouse The new facility, being built by Dunedin-based Cook Brothers, will cover 1800sqm and include automated manufacturing machinery that will significantly boost production efficiency. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT from NatSteel, Singapore. Even after accounting for shipping, NatSteel’s product has a carbon footprint 80% lower than the baseline requirements in New Zealand. For comparison, a six-rated Green Star building in New Zealand requires only a 15-20% reduction. “For every tonne of NatSteel’s low-carbon reinforcing steel, up to three tonnes of embodied carbon emissions can be avoided, compared to some high-carbon alternatives supplied by others in New Zealand,” Llewellyn says. “That’s a significant impact on the overall carbon footprint of any building project.” This focus on sustainability aligns with Nauhria’s core mission and values, which include caring for the environment, investing in staff, and supporting the communities in which it operates. The company offers leadership courses and fosters a positive, supportive work culture, initiatives that have been instrumental in retaining staff. Nauhria Group has been recognised with numerous awards for business excellence, sustainability, and industry leadership. The company also actively supports various community organisations and charities, reflecting its commitment to its vision of ‘helping build a better and safer New Zealand’. Talk to us today, the feature profile experts Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz PROFILE YOUR PROJECT... Proudly supporting Nauhria Group Meyer Cruden Engineering Limited is an engineering design consultancy with locations in Cromwell and Wanaka, delivering engineering expertise to the Central Otago and Southern Lakes region. 03 445 0670 www.mcengineering.co.nz BRICK LAYING SCHIST STONE BLOCK LAYING OAMARU STONE TILING Covering all of Central Otago and Southern Lakes

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