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| 3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cairns Alpine Resort Kim Newth Lake Tekapo, in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, is only a three hour drive from Christchurch but feels like another world with its exquisite blue lake and mountain views. Visitors wanting to savour the true high country experience here can do so in style at the Cairns Alpine Resort and Golf Club. “Authentic” is the word that comes to mind when reviewing the resort’s accommodation options. Guests can get away from it all at Mt John Homestead, an original station villa built in the early 1900s that has been lovingly restored. Alongside that is the Red Hut, which used to be single men’s quarters and is now a romantic little retreat, full of rustic charm to page 4 and with an outdoor bath. Lexi’s Lodge is a cosy two-bedroom cottage with loft. Completing the line-up are the Alpine Lodges, commissioned in 2019 and constructed with an aesthetic inspired by the classic musterer’s hut but with all mod cons. New Zealanders discovering this iconic resort, set on five hectares, usually don’t just stay once but return over and over, often bringing friends and family with them. Nothing is too much for the welcoming resort team, who will prepare the salmon caught that day or whip up a cake or scones on request. “We treat our guests as friends and the word ‘can’t’ is not in our vocabulary,” explains Andy Perry, General Manager of Lake Tekapo Enterprises and the Cairns Alpine Resort. For those thinking about their next corporate retreat or special family event, then A unique high country experience “We’re getting a lot of family groups and friend groups coming through who like to stay a few nights and book it out for that special occasion…” this alpine resort with its unique range of accommodation and stunning 9-hole links golf course is an ideal choice. As Andy explains, with so much to explore, Takapō/Tekapo is best savoured over a two or three night stay. As well as being renowned for its dark skies, canal fishing and hot pools, this scenic hotspot boasts many walking and biking tracks with bike hire available, along with horse trekking tours. In winter, the resort is a perfect base for the ski season with a number of skifields (Roundhill, Dobson and Ōhau) within an hour’s drive. 0800 999 333 hello@do.nz www.do.nz Christchurch / Timaru Greymouth / Nelson Land Surveying / Resource Management Environmental Science / Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering Proud to be carboNZero certified PROUD TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE CAIRNS DEVELOPMENT
4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cairns Alpine Resort Offering a unique high country experience from page 3 Families love the resort’s animal petting farmyard with merino sheep, alpaca, chickens and a friendly kunekune pig. The Cairns Alpine Resort also works closely with Mackenzie Helicopters whose hangar is on Balmoral Station. “They can pick up guests from here, take them up to Glenmore Station’s aptly named ‘Bad Decision Hut’ which doubles as the highest whisky bar in the world (2100m) and then go and have a look at Mt Cook before flying them back here. Guests get a kick out of renaming the hut as ‘a good decision’.” A recommended dining out option is Tekapo’s Blue Lake Eatery and Bar, whose owner recently took out the Brewers Guild of New Zealand’s prestigious champion NZ beer award. Or those in search of a good read can browse the inspirational titles at Petronella’s Gallery and Bookstore. Families love the resort’s animal petting farmyard with merino sheep, alpaca, chickens and a friendly kunekune pig, (funnily enough named Whisky!). “We’re getting a lot of family groups and friend groups coming through who like to stay a few nights and book it out for that special occasion, such as a 60th birthday,” says property manager Lisa Gilmour. “They just love it here.” The Cairns Alpine Resort and Golf Club is very much a local venture, having been developed by the Simpson family who have farmed Balmoral Station on the western shores of Lake Tekapo for decades. Andrew and Karen Simpson bought the station in 1975 and their three children – Ben, Amanda and Sam – were born and raised there. All are board members in the family business with Sam now managing Balmoral Station. In 2020, Mt Hay Station on the lake’s eastern side was added to their portfolio with a view to integrating it with Balmoral, (using it to supply livestock for Balmoral’s 270ha finishing farm). Today, forestry also sits alongside farming as a productive enterprise for the family. Sharing this special part of the world with other people has long been a key goal for the family, along with a desire to spread risk through strategic diversification. Lake Tekapo Enterprises, operating as their property development arm, has completed a number of subdivisions, the most recent being Riverside Stage 1 & 2. With the benefit of hindsight, their timing was perfect with 94 out of the 103 lots sold as the market appreciated, fuelled by the buoyant tourism sector. “Inquiries for sections dropped after last year’s lockdown but then picked up again in June/July this year,” says Andy. “We had seven sections left mid-year and now only have one. “Our demographic has changed to young Canterbury-based families wanting to build a bach or holiday house in Tekapo which ultimately is great for Tekapo and our community.” With the brakes on international travel, New Zealanders have taken advantage of the lull and are getting out exploring and enjoying their own country. Andy says occupancy is more of less balanced with 60% of guests visiting from the South Island and 40% from the North Island. “A really pleasing aspect is the increasing number of repeat guests enjoying our space and secondly the number of referrals we are receiving which to us is testament we have the recipe about right.” monk fencing mackenzie basin - rural fencing Email monkfencing@gmail.com Proud to be associated with Cairns Development Phone Nathan 021 203 1076 We are one of South Canterbury’s most vigorous and progressive legal firms, with knowledge across a wide range of legal areas. Come to us for expert, trustworthy advice delivered in a down to earth way. timpanywalton.co.nz Proud to support Cairns Development rough & milne landscape architects www.roughandmilne.co.nz landscape and urban design | master planning landscape and visual assessment ...are proud to be working with Cairns Development
| 5 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cairns Alpine Resort The Cairns Alpine Resort and Golf Club has been developed by the Simpson family who have farmed Balmoral Station on the western shores of Lake Tekapo for decades. Prompt , Rel iable & Fr iendly Ser vice. For that ext ra socket to ful l instal lat ion & ever ything in between ELECTR I C 1998 Call Owen Hunter - Ph: 03 685 8596 83 Main Street, Fairlie Mob: 0274 388 332 Fax: 03 685 8206 e: aorangielectric@gmail.com Electrical Contractors Association of NZ MASTER ELECTRICIANS Proud to be associated wi th The Cai rns Development Peter McPherson, Chris Heath, Peter Cockburn, Wayne Morgan, SandraWiggins & Supporting Sta Proud to support Cairns Development Proud to be a contractor to Cairns Development
6 | Sudima Queenstown opens its doors Richard Loader Each of the 4.5 Star hotel’s 120 rooms is appointed to a very high standard, offering guests an upscale to luxury experience with a mix of king and twin rooms. Hind Management - Sudima Queenstown REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Completed in time to welcome its first guests just prior to Christmas day, the Sudima Queenstown is perfectly placed in Frankton’s Five Mile campus. The hotel’s location opens up the whole Queenstown Lakes District for guests’ ease of access, particularly those who enjoy exploring breathtaking scenery, wineries and the many adventure activities just on the doorstep. The hotel is just a couple of kilometres from the international airport, historic Arrowtown, the mirror glass waters of Lakes Hayes and the region’s skifields. Each of the 4.5 Star hotel’s 120 rooms is appointed to a very high standard, offering guests an upscale to luxury experience with a mix of king and twin rooms. Each twin room contains two queen beds, an indication of the size of each room. Reception is set amongst a series of retail outlets and restaurants on the ground floor while the first floor contains restaurant, bar, substantial conference facilities and some accommodation, with the bulk of the guest rooms located on the second and third levels. From the third floor guests are treated to breathtaking 360-degree alpine views, with some of the rooms boasting floor to ceiling glazing. The upper level is also home to two-two bedroom family suites. As a brand Sudima delivers standard amenities such as Amazon Echo in every room, unlimited data, free car parking, and as a response to the current environment self check in kiosks are being introduced as an option for guests. Designed by renowned architectural practice JCY Ltd, the hotel is owned by 5M Hotels Limited, represented by Craig Greenfield. The project commenced in the first quarter of 2020 and despite Covid ran smoothly according to programme with practical completion early this month. Les Morgan, Chief Operating Officer for Hind Management and Sudima Hotels, says the absence of any significant issues was largely due to a strong project management group and Craig Greenfield’s significant experience as a developer. “Craig surrounded himself with a very good complement of consultants including Cosgrove Engineering, JCY and the construction company Naylor Love. “The project management group was Rebbeck Dunn Watters. “We have a lot of experience with greenfield developments, hotels particularly, and this was the strongest group we have ever worked with. Naylor Love has very strong capability with very good leadership. Their project director, Hayley Stockdale has been outstanding. “Naylor Love provided health and safety assurance, have been extremely professional and I have to say their sustainable practices have been really pleasing to us as a management company that has a sustainable leaning. “As part of their sustainability practices, they measured all the waste leaving the site to landfill, and reported on it monthly, and they do so in some detail. You know, we want to make sure these kinds of projects leave as little environmental impact as possible and that is one way of doing it.” Hind Management Company will operate the hotel under its primary brand Sudima. Employing 30 staff in total, some team members have been locally sourced, while many of the hotel’s key leaders have taken the opportunity to transfer into the region from Sudima’s network of hotels throughout the country. Talk to us today, the feature profile experts Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz PROFILE YOUR PROJECT...
| 7 Hind Management - Sudima Queenstown REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The new Sudima Queenstown hotel is perfectly placed in Frankton’s Five Mile campus. www.faulks.co.nz 661 Buchanans Road, RD6, Christchurch 7676 15 Glenda Dr, Frankton Queenstown 9371 Earthmoving Siteworks Demolition Drainage Subdivision Development Lifestyle Block Development Underground Infrastructure Roading Driveways JCY would like to thank Five Mile and all involved in the project www.jcy.co.nz | Ph 03 777 4200 www.rhodesqs.co.nz Christchurch: (03) 366 1202 • Queenstown: (03) 442 7706
8 | Cookie Time REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cookie Time - the recipe for success Richard Loader Lincoln Booth: “Everyone is encouraged to put an idea forward and, while it may not always get across the line, it will always be considered.” “I would use words like courageous and having the foresight to give things a go. There’s been a lot of learnings and plenty of successes that have come from this mindset”. The story of Cookie Time’s birth as a company speaks of the true spirit of kiwi entrepreneurship, self-belief and a ‘cando’ approach to making things work. Freshly returned from an overseas holiday, in 1983 and with a gem of an idea for freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies, a young Michael Mayell crafted a winning recipe and baked batches of cookies in his mother’s Christchurch kitchen. Tasting “absolutely delicious”, the cookies were carefully packed into Michael’s Mini and delivered to 70 dairies throughout the city. The phone started ringing and with it demand from customers and dairies. A few months later Michael was joined by his brother, Guy Pope-Mayell, and today the business continues to be privately owned. General Manager Lincoln Booth reflects on the innovation, passion and entrepreneurial spirit that runs throughout the business, and says it really has been the backbone of the company’s success to date. “I would use words like courageous and having the foresight to give things a go. There’s been a lot of learnings and plenty of successes that have come from this mindset”. Located in the same Christchurch site on Main South Road for many years, the company has grown into the site, increasing its capacity and capability through investing in automation and smart technology. Lincoln has been part of the Cookie Time journey for the past 16 years and says the company has a very rich culture with an amazing team who are very proud to work for the company. “Our culture and family values really lead the organisation but the people add to it and that drives business performance. “At the heart of that culture is empowering the team, innovation and encouraging people to do their best — that’s the entrepreneurial nature of the business. “Everyone is encouraged to put an idea forward and, while it may not always get across the line, it will always be considered.” If this sounds like a business you would like to work for, you are not alone. There are 274 people working for Cookie Time including it’s Franchise sales network and Christmas Cookie Sellers who totally agree. The development of the Christmas Cookie campaign was a key milestone for Cookie Time and has become an annual feature looked forward to by consumers and the tertiary students who make up the sales team. “The campaign is a great example of helping grow future New Zealand leaders, it gives them an opportunity to be a business owner and brand ambassador. “This year we received over 1800 CVs for 92 roles, such a phenomenal response that we are really proud of. “It’s such a powerful campaign that is well recognised throughout the country. Our sellers apply knowing they are going to get an amazing experience and work with a fabulous company that will coach and support them throughout their campaign. They do work hard, but the rewards are there. Our sellers are certainly part of the Cookie Time family.” Lincoln says the team of sellers are quite exceptional, often high achievers in their own right, come with a great attitude, a passion for success and a wonderful personality. “Every year, we are staggered by the quality of applicants, it just gets better and better. And this just flows through to their performance and the campaign success. “We’re very fortunate to have this calibre of student representing our brand, and we take great pride in seeing their success. The campaign also provides an insight into the future talent that may be available. “One of our previous top Christmas Cookie Sellers, Florence Forrester, is now our campaign manager. In addition, we have two members of our sales team who are heading up our account and product leadership roles, both were successful Sellers.” Over the last 15 years the Christmas Cookies campaign has raised over $2 million to help kids discover their gifts, this includes supporting KidsCan, The Dyslexia Foundation and St John. Another success pillar is the Cookie Time franchise sales distribution network that delivers it’s products from Kaitaia to Bluff; servicing supermarkets, service stations and dairies with its fresh range of products on a regular basis. “The franchisee’s are passionate owner/ operators who are the brand ambassadors of the business with our customers and consumers alike.” Supply chain disruptions through the pandemic are on every business leaders mind and Lincoln says wherever possible ingredients are locally sourced but some bespoke ingredients and packaging comes from overseas. “To date we’ve managed our supply chain very well, with strong communication with our suppliers and having the foresight to take early positions on stock holding levels in light of the looming supply chain disruptions,” Lincoln says. The Secret of Fine Chocolate For enquiries contact us on 0800 742 434 09 271 7503 www.icelandic.co.nz Proud to support Cookie Time!
| 9 Cookie Time REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cookie Time’s Christmas Cookie campaign has become an annual feature looked forward to by consumers and the tertiary students who make up the sales team. Proud local supplier of quality flour to Cookie Time for a number of years Mauri offers a comprehensive portfolio of high quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes and improvers under our trusted brands. 0800 937 866 | orders@maurianz.com
10 | Alternative learning facility proves a hit Kelly Deeks REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whāriki Business Network Reigning Downs - Hauora Centre Whāriki has partnerships with some of New Zealand’s largest corporate organisations. Maori business hub shows strong growth Karen Phelps A new Māori business network is seeing strong growth with businesses signing up to the platform each week. Whāriki Business Network started as the brainchild of a small group of Māori business owners and professionals in 2016 seeking a dedicated group in Auckland. Starting with networking meetings the group quickly grew and in 2020 became a fully-fledged entity. “Our name Whāriki, a traditional woven mat, is a metaphor for how each individual within the network is woven together through whakapapa, friendships and ongoing relationships. As individuals we are strong but together we’re even stronger,” explains Whāriki Business Network chair Heta Hudson. Part of the growth of Whāriki has seen successful partnerships with some of New Zealand’s largest corporate organisations, including Facebook, Air New Zealand, Spark and Auckland Unlimited, to continue to offer support and assistance to Māori businesses. Whāriki already has a regular column in Air New Zealand’s Kia Ora magazine to showcase Māori businesses and has recently partnered with Facebook to deliver digital training programme Boost with Facebook to over 350 SME business owners across the country. “The adoption of digital technologies has had a democratising impact by lowering barriers to entry for whanau to start a business utilising online and social media platforms. Whāriki believe that utilising these platforms and the ability to tell their own story is game changing for SMEs,” explains Heta. “That kind of exposure is important. Although we often hear about the successes of large iwi corporations, we also need to recognise and celebrate the successes of our Māori SMEs. When Māori see other Māori running successful businesses we want them to say to themselves: ‘I could do that too’.” He says there are certain things that make Māori businesses unique. “More and more we are seeing businesses that are developing products and services that bring a strong cultural element. Often the business is a means to an end to enable a broader kaupapa or passion for the business owners.” He points to Northland based apparel and clothing business Taiao as an example, whose driving force is to promote and develop the understanding and use of te reo Māori. Heta says the next phase for Whāriki will involve connecting people who want to start or grow their business to the right resources and expertise as well as continuing to showcase Maori businesses. “Through building connections, businesses have enjoyed direct sales, collaboration and inspiration opportunities and we are finding more and more opportunities as to how we can assist from a capability building perspective. At the heart of what we do is building whakawhanaunga (relationships) so Māori can see that they can achieve whatever they want to achieve.” Recently a new website – www.whariki.co.nz – has been launched. Heta says eventually the aim is for this to be an online hub for all things Māori business featuring stories, events and content aimed to inspire pakihi Māori. Currently there are over 350 businesses listed on the directory and people can search by region or iwi to support whanau business owners. When low decile Invercargill high school teacher Jade Ward saw the backwards effect of the NCEA programme on her students, she decided to do something about it, and quit teaching shortly after. For the past 12 months she has run Reigning Downs-Hauroa Centre, a one-of-a-kind alternative education facility combining education with equine experiences to improve the hauora (wellbeing) of New Zealand rangatahi (youth). “Academically, many of these students were in a world of their own, just trying to survive and never finding any form of success whatsoever in a world that says they can’t achieve, while being pushed through to get the grades and the credits for the Ministry,” Jade says. “It didn’t feel right to me. The basics have to be there before the academia can shine through. I want to give these kids the essential skills they need without the academic pressure.” A competitive equestrian for 30 years, Jade saw these essential skills on display every time she worked with her hōiho (horses). Perseverance, confidence, leadership, responsibility, commitment, and problem solving skills are practised constantly and consistently through working with horses, and eventually become the embodied key competencies that NCEA falsely assumes all students already have. Jade already had her farm, Reigning Downs, her horses, and a very willing and welcoming family to help. She developed a pilot programme which was launched in November 2020. She was to work with a group of girls referred by Murihiku Young Parents Learning Centre, and she initially surveyed them to discover their concerns. “I found out they were worried about how society perceives them, being so young, so I based their course around propaganda and social influence, and used that as a stepping stone for how the rest of the group’s day would be run. I’m designing courses around the needs of the individual or the group.” Prior to the start of their course, participants come to Reigning Downs to meet Jade and the horses. “By the time they have their first session, the barriers are broken and the anxiety about being in a new place with new people is gone. They feel welcomed, and on day one we are getting positive outcomes already.” There is a classroom at Reigning Downs where Jade and her participants sit down together to learn, to set goals, and to reflect before they begin practical activities with the horses in either loose boxes, the tie up area, or in the property’s competition-sized arena. Participants’ achievements and successes are rewarded every single session, with Jade structuring each course in a way that allows for participants to achieve something different every time. Each of the nine horses at Reigning Downs, including ponies for the little participants, has been professionally schooled by Jade. With the whānau of course participants also reaching out to Reigning Downs, they are welcomed by Jade’s parents Mary and Ben with a cuppa and a chat. Jade is hearing feedback about how the family vibe of Reigning Downs helps participants to push themselves because they feel supported and safe. “It’s so cool to see the development of the participants. Children who had behavioural issues at school are now winning awards for student of the week. I’ve never told anyone I’m a therapist - I use education and it ends up with therapeutic benefits. I know all the background stories of these participants but I don’t probe them about it. It’s a clean slate when they come here, and soon enough they start opening up to me.” Reigning Downs focuses on hauora (wellbeing), manaakitanga (taking care of the mana of others) and whanaungatanga (kinship). Jade says the culture within the sport is starting to change locally, and at equestrian events there is an apparent shift towards the support of each other. Reigning Downs is growing and Jade has started to employ staff within the past three months. She wants to keep her hands on the reigns, being always available for one-onone sessions while still being accessible for new people coming in. She wants to make Reigning Downs-Hauroa Centre accessible for parents who don’t have access to that funding or those referring agencies and is working through strategies to achieve this. “I never want to be in a position where I have to turn people away.” VETSOUTH ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT REIGNING DOWNS - HAUORA CENTRE BALCLUTHA | GORE | WINTON | INVERCARGILL | LUMSDEN | OTAUTAU | CLYDEVALE | TAPANUI 0800 VETSOUTH | vetsouth.co.nz A range of tried & trusted products suitable for NZ Equestrians 027 291 0702 www.excelequine.co.nz 63 Tiverton Downs Rd, Reporoa Proud supporters of Jade & the team at Reigning Downs Excellence in Equine
| 11 Whāriki Business Network: Reigning Downs - Hauora Centre The family vibe of Reigning Downs helps participants to push themselves because they feel supported and safe. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Accounting and advisory irm Cross Group is helping its clients to get the most out of their businesses, leading them through every aspect of business life and being always available to help them achieve and grow. Jade Ward from Reigning Downs initially approached Cross Group last year with the idea for her business and a business plan. “I still remember the day she came in,” says Cross Group senior accountant and business coach Kate Bunting. “She had all her plans all detailed out in a big booklet - an accountant’s dream. She was so nervous, but excited, to talk about her idea, and we told her she had a good plan and an amazing idea.” Cross Group helped Jade with everything she needed to do to set up Reigning Downs-Hauora Centre. This is usually a process of about 10 steps, and in Jade’s case included helping decide the best business structure to suit Jade’s circumstances, whether that be a sole trader, Helping clients to grow company or charity, then creating a plan to go forward, registering for GST, and creating a forecast for funding purposes. Now an established business, Reigning Downs continues to receive support from Cross Group with GST Returns, Xero training and queries, payroll, and funding reports. “We’re available to her all the time for any type of queries, whether it’s a text, email or a phone call,” Kate says. Established 10 years ago by Jamie Cross, accounting irm Cross Group quickly grew into business development services with a team dedicated to the success of its clients’ businesses. Cross Group operates from the standpoint that the success of any business comes down to planning and Cross Group is the expert that can monitor and guide its clients progress. “No more meeting with your accountant on an annual basis - we work with our clients throughout the year and they have access to us whenever required.” Is your business ready to boom? Cross Group is a cloud-based accounting and advisory firm, based in the lower south of New Zealand. CONTACT US P: 03 214 2122 E: office@crossgroup.co.nz www.crossgroup.co.nz/ We're passionate about helping our clients get the most out of their business, both personally and in the workplace. As well as the standard compliance and tax accounting, we provide business development, growth and advisory services, as well as providing educational content and resources to help our clients understand their business better! Every firework starts with a spark - lets make sparks together!
12 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whāriki Business Network: Koha Kai Truly independent lives worth striving for Karen Phelps Now Koha Kai students have a programme called Koanga Kai, designed to teach the community how to grow vegetables. Koha Kai empowers people with disabilities in Murihiku (Southland) to lead truly independent lives. It’s something many other organisations mandate but Koha Kai founder Janice Lee says that in practice it rarely happens. From small beginnings Koha Kai is now transforming lives helping people to source, cook and have nutritious, wholesome food as well as providing a pathway to long-term sustainable employment. “We thought about what people need in order to strengthen and empower them to be independent and autonomous. The fundamental starting point is nutrition,” says Janice. “People with disabilities tend to be at the lower end of the socio economic scale and this impacts their diet.” Koha Kai now has many facets: training programmes, market gardening, corporate catering, a food truck and selling food into workplaces to name but a few. Each has grown organically in response to the development of the organisation and to meet its overarching mandate. For example in order to teach people how to cook Koha Kai required a kitchen. This led to a partnership with low decile schools to fulfil this need. The koha became supplying school lunches. As another example a separate corporate arm to Koha Kai developed when the Ministry of Education launched its Ka Ora Ka Ako Lunches programme. Koha Kai applied and became a preferred supplier for the Murihiku region. Janice says such contracts provide the sustainable financial support needed for Koha Kai to thrive. The cost of cooking for schools has also led to yet another initiative as Koha Kai has established organic gardens in schools. Initially providing ingredients for school lunches, it has now extended to selling produce direct to the public. Koha Kai is also part of the Murihiku Kai Collective working towards food security and sovereignty in the region. “We believe it is important for everyone to have food security and we constantly seek ways to enable our hapori to feel empowered by their achievements,” explains Janice. Now Koha Kai students have another programme Koanga Kai – designed to teach the community how to grow vegetables themselves. Janice says the benefits are twofold with students cementing their learning from Koha Kai through passing it on to others. CLEAN-BIZ Cleaning supplies LTD 117 Ettrick Street, Invercargill P 03 218 8169 • F 03 218 8167 • sales@cleanbiz.co.nz • cleanbiz.co.nz Proudly supporting Koha Kai Invercargill • Te Anau • Queenstown • Central Otago PLACE AN ORDER: Southland Food Services Ltd. 03 216 2418 / Fax 03 216 7418 admin@crispnz.co.nz 36 Otepuni Avenue, Invercargill SERVE UP FLAVOUR WITH WATTIE’S SIGNATURE RECIPE; CREAMY, PICKLEY & DELICIOUSLY FAMILIAR. Take coles aw to the next level by combining Wattie’s Burger Sauce with low fat yoghurt or lite sour cream. Creamy Coles aw Upgrade your burger, wraps or rolls by rep acing a c assic mayonnaise with Wattie’s Burger Sauce. Veggie Burger Mix burger sauce with lite sour cream to f avour-up crispy zucchini or corn fritters. Zucchini Fritters Order through your local distributor now!
| 13 Whāriki Business Network: Koha Kai REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Koha Kai has established organic gardens in schools and now sells produce direct to the public. Other Koha Kai programmes teach students with disabilities skills such as safe operating processes in kitchens and managing hazards, alongside healthy cooking. Through the pathways they have developed, taking people from trainees to employees and to mentors for the next generation of students, Janice says the outcomes for Koha Kai students are incredible. “For some of these people there were expectations that they would never achieve anything. “We help people to realise their true potential, build their confidence and inspire them to achieve goals they never thought possible, giving them a developmental pathway to get there. They end up with real world skills, sometimes going from the lounge chair to various job opportunities and generating their own income so they live with purpose, with real friends and an independent life. “For Koha Kai everything we do is about creating equity in the community for people with disabilities.” “We help people to realise their true potential, build their confidence and inspire them to achieve goals they never thought possible.” At McCulloch + Partners we are a local business run by local people. We pride ourselves on being friendly, accessible and experienced accounting specialists no matter the industry you’re in. p: 03 218 6179 e: megan.clark@mcp.co.nz w: www.mcp.co.nz Megan Clark Associate Proud to support Koha Kai Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors Contact us to take advantage of our modern approach to accounting and business expertise
14 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whāriki Business Network: Pipe Medic PipeMedic started out providing the robotic technology to quickly diagnose problems in pipes and recommend the right fix solution. Trenchless repair - the smart solution Karen Phelps Trenchless repairing of an underground pipe is “like putting a stent in a vein as we form a new pipe inside of an existing pipe,” says PipeMedic owner Nathan Cowan. The methodology enables Pipe Medic to repair pipes while preventing the excavation of expensive above ground assets. Nathan and brother Joseph started PipeMedic in 2017. Joseph brings over twelve years experience in the drainage industry, holding a national certificate in drainlaying and also has 10 years experience installing Cured In Place Pipelining (CIPP) throughout Christchurch during the SCIRT rebuild. He is a former director and founder of Quikshot Ltd, which in its time was the leading supplier of small bore CIPP for the SCIRT works. Nathan brings the engineering nouse holding a BE(Hons.) in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Auckland. He also has over five year experience in the CIPP industry. Prior to PipeMedic’s establishment, Nathan’s focus had also been directed at the remediation and removal of faulty pipe lining, during and left behind by the SCIRT legacy. Once many contractors bailed out of Christchurch after the bulk of the repair work had been completed the brothers knew there was still plenty of work to be done bubbling underneath the surface of Christchurch. PipeMedic started out providing the robotic technology to quickly diagnose problems in pipes and recommend the right fix solution. It was acting as a support for other companies who were actually doing the physical fix up work but quickly the brothers realised they were better to offer the complete service and maintain the quality control. Technology plays a huge part in the success of the business. Nathan says that PipeMedic’s C120 Cosmic™ Robot is a world leading, all in one investigation segment repair system fully adaptable to pipelines from 150-600mm in diameter. It can install UV cured TopHat and Patch repairs in 15 minutes preventing the need for a bypass and lengthy traffic management setups. Nathan says that once it starts an investigation if it sees something that needs remedying then it can be completed straight away as different attachments can be added to the camera for cutting, repair applicators etc saving clients time and often money. They system is compact and can be simply attached to the back of a van making it an accessible set up. The company also uses very high quality products such as Brawoliner as Nathan says that this allows PipeMedic’s certified installers to maintain a perfect track record for both commercial and residential applications. “Training is a very important aspect of what we do,” says Nathan. “We are certified installers for Brawoliner and Trelleborg and travelled overseas to train with those suppliers.” Nathan says the focus for PipeMedic is firmly on finding the best solution for the client. A lateral reconstruction job in Christchurch is a good example of what PipeMedic can achieve for clients. Earthquake activity had caused a trunk main to move around, smashing a 100mm lateral pipeline beneath. “The damaged area has been causing blockages and slowly deteriorating over time. it was determined that a trenchless solution would save both time and money for the Christchurch City Council. PipeMedic was then contracted to reconstruct this pipeline back to normal operating standards and increase its life expectancy. Precision robots were used to remove the dislodged pieces of earthenware and to reshape the pipeline back to its original size. A patch repair was then installed to provide structural support and reseal the pipeline from infiltration/exfiltration,” explains Nathan. Nearly all of PipeMedic’s work is for drainlayers with plumbers, architects and engineers with private residents making up the remainder. PipeMedic works New Zealand-wide. PipeMedic is a member of the Whariki Maori Business Network, Te Puni Kokiri, Amotai, HTK Group and Poutama Trust. With valuable support provided by these networks the brothers have great ambitions to expand and franchise their business nationally. 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| 15 Whāriki Business Network: Pipe Medic REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PipeMedic’s C120 Cosmic™ Robot is a world leading, all in one investigation segment repair system. New Zealand drainlayers, plumbers and construction companies now no longer have to order their trenchless equipment and supplies o shore. Local company New Zealand Pipelining Supplies (NZPS) has secured major supply agreements to assist Kiwis with their trenchless requirements. NZPS owner Joseph Cowan has over twelve years experience in the drainage industry, holding a national certi icate in drainlaying. He also has 10 years experience installing CIPP throughout New Zealand and the SCIRT rebuild. A former director and founder of Quikshot Ltd, which in its time was the leading supplier of small bore CIPP for the SCIRT works, Joseph started NZPS in a bid to o er security of supply and a quick, e icient service to New Zealand companies. He runs it alongside sister company Pipe Medic, which completes trenchless pipeline repairs. “When I was doing trenchless jobs and we struck a problemwe’d have to wait until late at night to call the overseas supplier for assistance. That means a lot of hours lost on a job and of course the jobs can be tricky as they normally run underneath No-dig trench-less pipelining solutions buildings or other infrastructure. Now NZPS clients can call me instantly any time they need help and if they require on-site assistance I can get there quickly and easily,” he explains. Joseph has a irm do it once, do it right attitude which re lects his workmanship and reputation. He’s sought out the ultimate quality CIPP equipment and supplies available internationally that he knows what works best for each repair and environment. Brands include BRAWO® SYSTEMS, which provides optimal and comprehensive solutions for the rehabilitation of building and property drainage systems. No matter what the project Joseph can recommend the correct equipment and supplies. The highest quality materials are supplied. NZPS products are designed to last over 50 years. Joseph also o ers trenchless training for his clients and their sta if required. Trenchless pipelining solutions are cost e ective and save time on projects. Although mainly used for stormwater and sewer pipelines, the technique has also been utilised in more unique situations such as repairing tubing in wind turbines.
16 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whāriki Business Network: New Era Glazing The right drive to succeed A high-end residential project in Queenstown that saw the team install two glass units – each weighing 600kgs – in a matter of hours. New Era Glazing director Maaka Rangihuna believes that anyone has the ability to succeed – it’s just a matter of having the right drive and determination. His company is a case in point. New Era Glazing has become the go-to company nationally for tricky jobs that others can’t complete and specialises in thinking outside the square to find solutions for clients. In fact Maaka says he doesn’t look for ‘problems’ but rather seeks innovative ways of completing challenging projects. A recent example was a high end residential project in Queenstown that saw the team install two glass units – each weighing 600kgs – in a matter of hours when three other companies had previously deemed the job too hard. For New Era Glazing it’s all in a day’s work. The company has its beginnings a decade ago and has grown in size considerably since the Christchurch earthquakes to meet demand. It now employs a team of 14 who work all around New Zealand. One of the company’s points of difference is that Maaka gained experience in a factory environment learning all about glass, double-glazing and the furnacing procedure before starting New Era Glazing. “I was fortunate to work alongside contractors with many years experience and their training, coupled with my inquisitive nature to problem solving, has helped me identify solutions to installations otherwise deemed impossible,” he says. “As my experience developed I became inspired to expand and pass on my knowledge to allow bigger and more complex challenges to become the New Era Glazing difference.” Karen Phelps The company focuses on all types of residential and commercial glazing, aluminium and steel framing projects from new build projects to retrofitting. Maaka says that the company’s team of glazing and framing specialists are highly experienced in all facets of glass and frame installations and take pride in delivering a fast turnaround on all jobs. The company’s expertise and long experience in the glazing industry makes advice a key part of the reason customers choose to work with New Era Glazing. Maaka says offering one point of contact for the client makes things easy. “Our team appreciates that great windows should be aesthetically pleasing and 100% functional. We can install a diverse selection of windows in homes and businesses using modern technology and time honoured techniques,” explains Maaka. All New Era Glazing staff is personally trained by Maaka meaning that the expertise he has is passed on. Maaka says this ensures a high level of workmanship for his clients. His background in the army means that he believes in creating a true team atmosphere, striving for excellence at all times and helping his staff to become successful in their own right. As part of Whāriki Māori business network, Maaka says he has found this useful for taking his business forward and continuing to deliver the best possible outcome for his customers. “Whatever we do we aim to do the best job we possibly can for our customers, striving for every higher level of excellence all the time. It’s the New Era Glazing way and the reason we have been so successful.” Vistalite Canterbury are proud key partners to New Era Glazing Proud to be working with the New Era Team Ph: 03 381 8016 | sales@alvista.co.nz www.alvista.co.nz Aluminium Joinery Solutions for Commercial, Architectural & Residential Projects. LEADING WITH www.thwaitesaluminium.co.nz 47 Mersey Street, Invercargill | 0800 4 fairview THWAITES ALUMINIUM Fairview windows & doors, offer quality products that are made for New Zealand homes. Since 1987.
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