Business South June 2024

Volume 33 | Issue 4 | June 2024 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Water lifeline The Waimea Community Dam will secure water supply in the Nelson Tasman region for the next one hundred plus years....  Page 04

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| 3 BUSINESS T TKaren Phelps 50 years of success CEO Andrea Scown – Mitre 10 is a real ‘feel good’ business to be in. Mitre 10 NZ Limited: 50th Anniversary Mitre 10 has played an important part in Kiwi lives for decades and 2024 marks the brand’s 50th anniversary. CEO Andrea Scown says Mitre 10 is a real “feel good” business to be in. “The Mitre 10 brand is part of New Zealand’s DIY DNA. Many New Zealanders have grown up with Mitre 10 and trust the brand so much so that it has been awarded the most trusted brand in New Zealand in home improvement retailing 13 times. “We love helping Kiwis love where they live and it’s a privilege to be an important part of the fabric of New Zealand for such a long time.” She says Mitre 10 has changed and adapted over the years to meet the needs of customers from its beginnings in 1974. “The cooperative was established by a group of independent hardware merchants who came together as a buying group. Theories swirl around where name came from but the most popular one is that they were meeting at the Mitre pub in Melbourne and there were 10 in the original group,” says Andrea. Milestones over the years include the opening of the first garden centre in 1991 and in 2004 the introduction of first big box large format MEGA store – Mitre 10 MEGA in Hastings, which included a garden centre, café, trade drive through and the ability to stock a significant core range. Around half of the 84 stores New Zealand wide are now the big box format. In 2008 Mitre 10 opened a global sourcing office in China and in 2015 was the first home improvement business in New Zealand to go online offering ecommerce, home delivery and click and collect (called ‘collect in store’ at the time). Andrea says the most recent big milestone was in 2020 when the cooperative’s digital transformation commenced, which is still underway. “This has included significant changes to the operating model, doing more from our support centre. It’s been about centralising what makes sense and investment in end-toend systems. “For our customers that means a better experience as trade customers will have one account where they can shop anywhere, any time and enjoy a similar experience instead of separate accounts at each store. It will also free up team members so they can spend more time helping customers,” explains Andrea. She says the fact that each Mitre 10 is locally owned and operated has been a key to the longevity and success of the brand. “It’s based on local people with skin in the game who are hiring locals and dealing with local supply partners. This means they know their customers and teams well and are very active in making their communities a better place.” Giving back has been a huge part of the Mitre 10 model and each store gives in ways that are meaningful to their local community. On a national level in 2021 Helping Hands Project Playground was launched. Andrea says that Mitre 10 is committed to building better spaces for communities as play is vital to children’s physical, social and cognitive development and builds better, stronger, more resilient Kiwi kids. The project has delivered 13 schools new playgrounds with three more in progress and Mitre 10 has also gifted $10,000 gift cards to three further schools to help with maintenance and improvements to their play spaces. Sustainability is another important aspect of the Mitre 10 brand. This has included working with trade customers on new ways to reduce construction site waste and build more efficiently. Mitre 10 is undertaking sustainability and waste reduction trials in cross sector partnerships to make meaningful change at scale. In its stores, it offers a full circular recycling scheme for plastic garden pots with supply partner Zealandia Horticulture and so far over two million pots have been recycled. It also offers lightbulb recycling in partnership with Interwaste and polystyrene recycling with EXPOL. Andrea says with 30 stores participating, so much polystyrene has been recycled that it would cover both the North Island and South Island. Andrea says Mitre 10 will continue to do more in this space. As Mitre 10 heads into the future, more stores are planned to enable Mitre 10 to bring inspiration and choice to Kiwi to an even greater extent. “Making home improvement available to more and more New Zealanders is our goal, by providing value, great help, advice and solutions. Fifty years is a wonderful thing to celebrate and we look forward to the future.” “We love helping Kiwis love where they live and it’s a privilege to be an important part of the fabric of New Zealand for such a long time.” Endless possibilities. 0800 224 759 / sales@bbi.net.nz www.bbi.net.nz Plywood + Decking Solutions – bbi supply quality plywood and hardwood decking solutions to the New Zealand market including: bbi PlyBrace™ / RedLine® BlondeLine® / QuikDeck® 027 229 8565 2 Milward St, Washdyke wayne@heartlandprenail.co.nz Proudly supporting Mitre 10 NZ Limited

4 | “Water is New Zealand’s competitive advantage and our region will now be able to use it to support and grow our local economy and environment.” T T to page 6 Waimea Water Dam - Tasman Council T T Richard Loader Dam a lifeline to farmers, growers REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Waimea Community Dam is a courageous gamechanger that will secure water supply in the Nelson Tasman region for the next one hundred plus years. Providing a vital lifeline to farmers and growers in the region, it is the first publicly funded large dam built in New Zealand since the Clyde Dam was completed in 1992. Located on the Lee River in the Lee Valley, just southeast of Brightwater, the dam is one of the region’s most important infrastructure projects ever. The dam’s reservoir, named Te Kurawai o Puhanga, contains approximately 13 million cubic metres/13 billion litres of water. Waimea Water Ltd (WWL) was established in 2018 as a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) to manage the construction, operation and maintenance of the dam. The project began in March 2019, with site works commencing August 2019. The dam’s Constructor was a joint venture by Fulton Hogan and Taylors Contracting Ltd. Wellington consultancy Damwatch Engineering Ltd provided engineering for the dam, ensuring it was constructed in accordance with the design. Their work was peer reviewed by GHD Engineering. Since the beginning of 2024, Waimea Water’s focus has been the dam’s completion, so it could provide water for the region during the very dry summer and autumn season. A NIWA ‘Hotspot Watch’ report from 15 February 2024 included eastern Tasman and Nelson as a ‘Hotspot, reporting very dry to extremely dry conditions. On Saturday the 2nd of March the first water was released from the reservoir Te Kurawai o Pūhanga through a small dispersing valve, curtailing water restrictions from that day on. “The release of water was just in the nick of time,” says WWL CEO Mike Scott. “Before the managed release, the reservoir had reached its full capacity on the 21st of January, with water flowing down the spillway into the Lee River. “ Final engineering analysis and verification of dam performance followed, and the dam and spillway was then commissioned. The next stage was to remove the temporary pipework and hook up the permanent pipework, testing the pipes and the dispersing valves.” Mike says that with the smaller of three permanent dispersing valves installed, water was able to be released from the reservoir through the valve on Saturday 2 March. Twenty percent of the reservoir’s water was used during March to feed the river and mitigate the impact of the drought. Due to this release, the Tasman District Council did not have to impose further water restrictions in the region that it had been looking at doing. Successful testing of the two larger dispersing valves took place in early April, marking the dam as being fully operational. Tasman growers are reporting that their aquifers are successfully being replenished thanks to the Waimea Dam’s water releases. “It certainly felt very very good this weekend (March 2) when water was released from the dam’s reservoir,” says Murray King from Kingsway Farms.

| 5 Waimea Water Dam - Tasman Council Twenty per cent of the reservoir’s water was used during March to feed the river and mitigate the impact of drought. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Congratulations to Waimea Water Limited and Fulton Hogan on reaching the milestone of first filling of the Waimea Community Dam. The Damwatch team is proud to have been part of this important project for the Waimea Plains and Tasman District, having provided dam design services and support for Quality Assurance during construction of the dam. Damwatch is a team of dam engineering and dam safety specialists with a track record in successful evaluation, design, and development of solutions for dams and water storage projects in New Zealand and overseas. Damwatch also assists owners of existing dams and water resources. Our specialists can provide support for farmers and landowners in meeting the regulatory requirements of the Building (Dam Safety) Regulations; due to take effect from 13 May 2024. Damwatch is well placed to assist you navigate the new Regulations by: • Assessing whether your dam is a “classifiable dam” and if the forthcoming Regulations will affect you. • Assessing the Potential Impact Classification (PIC) appropriate to the dam, to determine if your dam has a Low, Medium or High PIC. • Preparing a Dam Safety Assurance Programme (DSAP) for Medium and High PIC dams. • Carrying out annual DSAP compliance. • Providing Recognised Engineers to certify and audit PIC’s and Dam Safety Assurance Programmes.

6 | Range of benefits Prime Minister Christoper Luxon speaks at the opening of the Waimea dam. T T from page 4 Waimea Water Dam - Tasman Council REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “Unlike many other New Zealand regions we are now lucky to have abundant water at the peak of summer. We are the envy of many other regions throughout the country who are still struggling to progress similar projects. “The dam will be just as important in 100 years and more, long after the people have been forgotten. This long, hot and dry summer could have been dire for the region if it was not for the dam. It feels fantastic to know we will get through this summer and those in the future, for the benefit of all.” A public/private partnership between the TDC and Waimea Irrigators Ltd (WIL), the project delivers a diverse range of benefits including water security for the region and better river health and water quality for people, plants, fish and animals. The dam is also expected to strengthen the local economy, delivering an estimated $600- $900 million to the Nelson Tasman region in the first 25 years, through the success of primary industries and the subsequent growth of associated secondary and tertiary industries. At 53 metres high, 220 metres long and six metres wide at the crest, the dam is a concrete faced rock-filled embankment, and has been designed to the latest and highest international design standards under New Zealand and International Dam Safety Guidelines. “This project is a significant scale for our region, and even our country,” says Mike. “The embankment is constructed of nearly 500,000 cubic metres of rock, and has close to 30,000m3 of concrete and more than 2,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel.” The reservoir sits behind the dam and goes up the Lee Valley, holding enough water to cover a one in fifty-year drought. During dry periods, the dam’s stored water is released to maintain even flows in the Lee and lower Waimea rivers. The flowing rivers top up the Waimea aquifers to maintain water levels for extraction by horticultural and domestic water wells, reduce the risk of saltwater intrusion from the coast and maintain a healthy river habitat for plants and animals. In February 2023, WWL forecast a $198.2M budget to finish the dam, which Mike says remains the budget estimate. “The project has cost $98 million more than initially budgeted due to the encountered geology, the mechanical works and greater engineering, project and contract management costs. “There are a number of things that make the project remarkable, beyond its sheer scale. Firstly, a small team came together to build New Zealand’s first large dam in more than a generation. “Secondly, it’s TDC and WIL getting together and coming up with a joint solution to their respective water needs, for the greater good of the economy and environment. “Thirdly, while many regions in New Zealand are facing a lack of water storage and security, particularly in the face of climate change, TDC had the courage to execute its strategy and build the dam, which is a massive project for a small region, providing water security for generations to come. New Zealand is two islands with lots of mountains and weather, but over 97% of our water just goes out to sea. “Water is New Zealand’s competitive advantage and our region will now be able to use it to support and grow our local economy and environment.” www.rockcontrol.co.nz 0800 793 205 Ground Anchoring & Drilling Grouting & Concreting Shotcrete Application Rope & Remote Access Drilling & Blasting Rockfall Management Retaining Structures “We specialise in picking up and moving almost anything to almost anywhere in the top of the South Island.” www.liftnshift.co.nz 24 Venice Place, Stoke, Nelson 03 547 0670 (24 Hours) office.liftnshift@gmail.com

| 7 The embankment is constructed of nearly 500,000 cubic metres of rock, and has close to 30,000m3 of concrete and more than 2000 tonnes of reinforcing steel. Waimea Water Dam - Tasman Council REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRENGTHENING NEW ZEALAND’S FOUNDATIONS Fletcher Reinforcing; at the heart of New Zealand’s building environment. =PZP[ ÅL[JOLYYLPUMVYJPUN JV Ua Fletcher Reinforcing®, with a century-long legacy, is a cornerstone in New Zealand’s reinforcing steel and mesh industry. Our reliability, innovation, and expertise shine through in projects like the Waimea Dam, where we supplied over 2,600 tonnes of steel, overcoming geological challenges with precision and trust. Another historic success by Fletcher Reinforcing®. Fletcher Reinforcing, with a century-long legacy, is a cornerstone in New Zealand's reinforcing steel and mesh industry. With a rich history rooted in reliability and excellence, Fletcher Reinforcing has proven itself in this eld, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is achievable. Through our steadfast focus on quality and creativity, we've raised the bar for ourselves and the industry as a whole. Beyond just our technical skills, what sets Fletcher Reinforcing apart is our dedication to excellence and customer service. With a team of experts committed to going above and beyond for our clients, we ensure that every project is handled with precision and pro ciency. Our collaborative approach builds strong partnerships with Clients, Engineers, and Contractors, setting the stage for success. One of our valued partners is Fulton Hogan, with whom we successfully completed the Waimea Dam project. Supplying over 2,600 tonnes of steel for the Waimea Dam between 2019 and early 2024 posed considerable challenges, notably navigating geological complexities and disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which also resulted in steel supply issues. Meeting project deadlines in the midst of the pandemic demanded meticulous planning and strategy. Additionally, ensuring accuracy with steel dimensions was a challenge due to the site's geology, necessitating close collaboration with the site team. Despite these obstacles, Fletcher Reinforcing successfully delivered the required steel, surpassing our client's expectations. The Waimea Dam project presented an opportunity to embrace innovation and best practices in water resource management. By integrating smart irrigation systems and water conservation measures, we're not just shaping today's outlook but also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future. Fletcher Reinforcing is a testament to dedication, creativity, and integrity. As we continue to strengthen the foundations of our projects, we show the transformative power of the construction industry. Our pursuit of excellence reminds us that with resilience and innovation, we can build a world that lasts for generations. FLETCHER REINFORCING: STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION The Hidden Strength at the Heart of New Zealand's Building Environment

8 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Spy Valley Wines T T Richard Loader Spy Valley wine story Around 82% of Spy Valley Wine’s vineyards surround the winery. The intriguing story of Spy Valley Wines came about when the Johnson family bought Timara Lodge in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, in the early ‘90s Not the sort of place that you just stumble across, Waihopai Valley runs north to south, at the southern end of the Wairau Valley, and also has the curious honour of being home to the international satellite communication station — the GCSB ‘Spy Base’. The Lodge came with a bit of land, and while the puzzle was what to do with it, by the early ‘90s, Sauvignon Blanc and vineyards were cropping up across the Wairau Valley region. Although not a farmer, Bryan Johnson was in finance and recognised an opportunity when he saw one. Being an oenophile (connoisseur of fine wines), Bryan had found something that he could build a family legacy around, and together with his wife Jan, pioneered planting grapes in the Waihopai Valley, which back then, was the western outskirts of Marlborough’s wine footprint. Today, Johnson Vineyard encompasses 130 hectares in the Waihopai Valley, with another vineyard, Black Knight, up the road in the Wairau Valley encompassing 24.5 hectares. With 20 hectares owned by other growers within a couple kilometres, 82% of Spy Valley Wine’s vineyards surround the winery, where the magic of wine making takes place. A further 30 hectares of vineyards in the lower Wairau Valley, along with 16 hectares belonging to other growers, make up the balance, and provide different flavour profiles. “We grow six different varietals, the majority being sauvignon blanc, then pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, pinot gris, and gewurztraminer,” says Managing Director Amanda Johnson. “We also make a Methode Traditionelle, and a Rose. For each vintage, depending on the season, the wine making team will experiment and trial some different styles of those grapes, and produce a wine in small quantities that can be sold through the cellar door, like a Nouveau style pinot noir. We also do late harvest wines.” Amanda is Bryan and Jan’s daughter, and as ‘Spy Master’ created the Spy Valley Wines brand, a respectful nod to the more covert activities in the Valley. “The name really has driven our branding and our approach of fun, intrigue, and mystery that has helped create our presence,” says Amanda. Amanda adds that from the beginning it was important for Spy Valley Wines to be vertically integrated and have as much control of quality of the whole process from vine-toglass, as possible. “We have our own vineyards and winery, we bottle the wine on site, have our own warehousing on site and our own cellar door. We also have our own in-house marketing team with digital and video creative.” The environment and sustainability is also close to heart for the team at Spy Valley Wines and the winery’s close proximity to its vineyards helps reduce its carbon footprint, as does its low intervention approach within the vineyards. “We have sheep in the vineyards reducing mowing over winter. Twenty percent of our energy comes from solar — that’s equivalent to five households’ annual energy use. We also use minimal irrigation, with two of our vineyards being completely irrigation free, one of which is one the best remaining examples of spring fed wetland in the lower Wairau Valley. Over the last ten years we’ve carried out weed control, animal pest control and revegetation in an effort to restore the wetland’s birdlife and ecological health. As part of that we’ve now planted over 1000 native trees.” Amanda acknowledges the very important role that the Cellar Door plays in providing brand recognition and telling the great Spy Valley Wines Story to the many local and international guests, as well as the wine’s global distributors. “It is about telling people who we are and what we’re about, in that we are an authentic winery with all the vine-to-glass activity happening behind the scenes. It provides the opportunity for face-to-face consumer interaction and feedback, and the opportunity to showcase our beautiful, architecturally designed winery.” We have your viticultural needs covered Proud to support Spy Valley Wines 11 Jacks Road, Renwick • 03 577 5508 • sales@cmmechanical.co.nz CM Mechanical Limited www.cmmechanical.co.nz Proudly Supporting Spy Valley Wines Scan here to contact one of our local Technical Field Advisors!

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10 | T T to page 12 T T Richard Loader Scaling up with hop farm development Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is complete. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nelson Lakes Hops Nestled in Tasman’s Tutaki Valley, with Murchison its closest town, Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is complete. The hop farm was once the home to dairy cows, and encompasses 370 hectares. Now in its third year of development, there are currently 125 hectares planted, all irrigated, with another 90 hectares in development with poles in the ground, that will be ready for planting this spring. When a hop farm was first considered as an investment, a larger farm presented economies of scale, says Graeme Wong, whose firm, Southern Capital Partners, put the investment proposal together, and manages the investment on behalf of the investors. “Many historical hop farms tend to be less than 120 hectares, which we considered to be the minimum size. Initially we looked at between 120ha and 200ha, but then found this block of land. “The dairy farmer had decided to get out of dairy and sell the land. A key consideration was whether the scale could be managed, but with the people we had, either as investors or operational support partners, we felt we had assembled the best access to a broad range of skills.” The location also brings with it environmental benefits and Graeme points out that over the last few years the development of hop gardens has crept further south from the traditional Motueka locations. “There has been quite a lot of development at Tapawera, with multiple farms and quite a lot of hectarage, and often larger gardens or around 100 hectares. “What hops need to thrive is a winter frost that sends the plant into hibernation over winter, so that come the spring it sparks to life vigorously. “There is a feeling that there are getting to be less frosts in the coastal regions of the northern Tasman district, where hops have traditionally been grown, while we get cracking good frosts over the winter in the Tutaki Valley. We also get a warm summer climate.” The 2024 season (March/April) was Nelson Lake Hops first significant commercial harvest, while the 2023 season was a smaller harvest and the year before that was the first planting. “The staged development approach was a question of what a manageable development size was in any given year. Eighty hectares “What hops need to thrive is a winter frost that sends the plant into hibernation over winter, so that come the spring it sparks to life vigorously.” is about 250,000 plants. In order to develop those plants you have to grow a cutting in a nursery and then plant it in the garden as a one year old. The size of that operation is quite big with a reasonable amount of handling. And to get 250,000 viable plants, you probably need more than that.” The staged approach also applies to the processing infrastructure, with a processing plant and kiln already built and operational, and a second plant underway. “It will be slightly bigger than the existing one, with foundations and concrete pouring underway. That will be ready for the 2026 harvest. For the 2025 harvest, we will be operating two shifts, around 18/19 hours a day through that one processing plant and that will cater for the planted harvest next year. While there will be 215 hectares, there will be various states of maturity, and it will not be in full production over that hectarage.” A Dauenhauer picking machine was imported from the Unites States, with the rest of the plant, building and kilns built in New Zealand. The same will be repeated for the second plant. “Much of our capital expenditure is in the garden itself,” says Graeme. “For example, we’re probably the largest consumer of poles in the region, and we’re still growing. We’re using local suppliers, who are contracting with the forestry owners in terms of lead time for supply.” Whether it’s your dream home or a second dwelling on your property, call the team at Versatile to discuss how we can tailor a home package for you. Proud to be working with Nelson Lakes Hops for their accommodation requirements.

| 11 A Dauenhauer picking machine was imported from the Unites States, with the rest of the plant, building and kilns built in New Zealand. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nelson Lakes Hops PH: 03 528 9065 | 32 KING EDWARD STREET - MOTUEKA • On farm service technicians • Full workshop facilities 41 YEARS IN BUSINESS Proud to supply tractors to Nelson Lakes Hops www.cwsnz.co.nz 03 5280040 admin@cwsnz.co.nz Structural Steel Fabrication Proudly supplying Nelson Lakes Hops with all their structural steel fabrication needs P. 03 548 7507 | E. admin@sharlands.co.nz

12 | Hop farm scales up Now in its third year of development, there are currently 125 hectares planted, all irrigated, with another 90 hectares in development with poles in the ground, that will be ready for planting this spring. T T from page 10 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nelson Lakes Hops Growing specifically for the craft beer industry, Nelson Lake Hops currently includes Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Motueka, Rakau and Cascade. The trick with harvesting is that you don’t want everything to ripen at the same time — hence multiple varieties with different ripening times is key to garden management. “In partnership with Freestyle Hops and Hapi (a joint venture between Freestyle and Garage Project) we’re putting research into hop varieties, and we’re looking at new varieties that we’re starting to plant as well. Our hops are predominantly sold overseas including the US, Australia, Japan, Europe, and we’re just starting to get some interest from China. The US is our biggest market.” Interestingly, while the same species of hop can be grown offshore, there is still a different aroma and flavour to it, and that is all about the terroir — the soil, the climate, and topography. “We work very closely with Freestyle, who are in Moutere, and we notice the same variety between their farm and ours is slightly different. We can bring customers to New Zealand to sample hops, and they can notice the regional difference. “Some hops are also sold domestically and Garage Project is one of our investors. We work with them as a leading brewer, which we think is a very positive thing.” Proudly Supporting Sharland’s team on the Nelson Lakes Hops project Please contact our specialists on 03 348 9540 or visit the website unitedsteel.co.nz 021 272 6300 www.AdamsCrane.co.nz Proudly supporting Sharland Engineering on the Nelson Lakes Hops project. Sharland’s processes, attention to detail and experience make them stand out for an end result. Adam’s Crane has a commitment to providing personable, safe and effective mobile crane hire in the Nelson region. MOBILE CRANE HIRE, TERM HIRE & LIFT PLANNING SOLUTIONS

| 13 T T Karen Phelps Good progress on Dunedin hospital The new Dunedin Hospital project builds on Southbase Construction’s background working in the healthcare sector. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Dunedin Hospital - Southbase Construction/Workforce Central Dunedin T T to page 14 The New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building is moving at pace and is on schedule for its completion date of 2026. Senior project manager of Southbase Construction Anthony Franicevic says that 80% of the primary structure is finished and pouring of the concrete floors is underway as the project progresses. The fitout has started and the façade will commence in the coming months. Southbase Construction started on site in 2023 and Anthony says there have been no issues with the supply of materials or labour and it will have a team of around 260 on site at peak. He also says a key aspect of such a large project is organisation and planning and Southbase Construction has 23 people dedicated to working on the project at a managerial level. The project will achieve a five Green Star sustainability rating and for Southbase Construction this has involved tracking all materials. Anthony says it is something the company is familiar with after having completed the Te Rangihīroa - Otago University Residential College 450-bedroom building. It’s part of an overarching sustainable approach to building that Southbase Construction takes on every project with a ‘beyond compliance’ approach to sustainability. The company embraces a range of initiatives with aims to divert more than 60% of site waste from landfill by 2024. Other key aspects include carefully considering the durability and quality of building materials, using locally available construction materials where practical, using off-site manufacturing and prefabrication to reduce traffic movements and carbon footprint, and exploring other ways to reduce supply chain transport. Southbase is a group of complementary yet independent specialist companies whose expertise connect the entire construction lifecycle. “We combine technology with proven experience and an ambition to lead better industry practices to find and produce solutions that deliver sustainable value economically, environmentally and socially,” explains Anthony. Southbase Construction is an independent construction company that has built its rep- “We combine technology with proven experience and an ambition to lead better industry practices to find and produce solutions that deliver sustainable value economically, environmentally and socially.” utation on successfully delivering large-scale projects across all sectors, from industrial and commercial to education and community, for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. Anthony says that its experience across the entire construction lifecycle offers a unique combination of technical skills and commercial understanding that optimises transparency, drives efficiencies, and unlocks sustainable value. The new Dunedin Hospital project builds on Southbase Construction’s background working in the healthcare sector having successfully completed Manawa Health Research Education Facility in 2019. The Christchurch project was a collaborative partnership between Canterbury District Health Board, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and the University of Canterbury and is a seven-storey building that houses more than 2000 students and staff. · Structural Steel Fabrication · Stainless Steel Fabrication · Alloy Fabrication · Architectural fabrication · Lift & elevator products · Engineering Design · Project Management · Hand Rails & Balustrades www.dartengineering.co.nz 03 442 3244 regan@dartengineering.co.nz Rapid 67, SH6, Queenstown PO Box 2244 Queenstown · Engineering Certification · Shop Drawing detailing · Based Queenstown and Dunedin

14 | Dunedin Hospital - Southbase Construction/Workforce Central Dunedin REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT New build on track The New Dunedin Hospital is being built in two stages. T T from page 13 T T People power - page 16 Aside from the New Dunedin Hospital, Southbase Construction is also working on the Mason Clinic E Tū Wairua Hinengaro (Quality of Mind) Building in Auckland for Te Whatu Ora. This new building will be constructed to achieve Green Star Level 5 certification and provide accommodation for up to 60 people across three levels, doubling the size of the current facilities. It will also be the first high-secure facility built in New Zealand since 1999 and will include therapeutic activity spaces and training facilities. “These projects show we can complete large, complex projects in a collaborative working environment. At Southbase Construction we have a talented team and these types of projects are what we specialise in.” Key Facts: The New Dunedin Hospital will benefit generations of people across the Southern region. The state of the art, fit for purpose facility is the largest ever health infrastructure investment in New Zealand. It will be a modern, efficient and patient-centred teaching hospital. With a five Green Star sustainability rating, the building’s design and use of the latest technology will mean greater efficiency. The New Dunedin Hospital is being built in two stages. The Outpatients Building will include outpatient services, clinic rooms, day surgery facilities and planned radiology and is set to open in 2026. The Inpatients Building will include an emergency department, ICU, operating theatres, inpatient wards and other services including a dedicated primary birthing unit. Stage 1: Outpatient Building 10,000sqm clinical space; Multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics; Radiology including MRI and CT services; Integrated digital systems; 5-Star Green Star rating; Public areas with food and retail; Patient drop-off Stage 2: Inpatient Building Expanded emergency department, operating theatre suite and short stay surgical unit; Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Inpatient wards; Dedicated primary birthing unit. Heating • Ventilation • Air-Conditioning • Plumbing & Drainage • Gases • Sheetmetal Fabrication Specialists In: 7 Ward St, Dunedin 9054 P 03 474 0500 W dbcbuildingservices.co.nz Proud to be Partnered with Workforce Central Dunedin / Southbase Construction

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16 | People power on display Dunedin Hospital - Southbase Construction/Workforce Central Dunedin REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT A key part of the success of such a large project as the New Dunedin Hospital has been securing adequate labour. This led to the establishment of Workforce Central Dunedin, a governance group of local industry leaders and kaitiaki who represent mana whenua to guide and support the work program. Operations Manager Raymond Clark says that Workforce Central Dunedin has helped many people find employment, connecting them to local employers looking for workers in the local community including for the new Dunedin Hospital build. “Workforce Central Dunedin gives easy access to training, upskilling and career development plans for workers.” he says. “It also supports employers and employees with career development, pastoral care, Mates In Construction, Health and Safety on site.” For example Workforce Central Dunedin coordinates on-site training packages for workers on the New Dunedin Hospital site. This can include licensing, compliance tickets, literacy and numeracy, mental health and wellbeing support, cadetships, apprentice training, and development of individual learning plans. “We match job seekers to employer vacancies to seek the best talent for their team. Roles include apprentices, qualified tradies, and full and semi-skilled labourers. “There are also other site-related roles such as site security, drivers, administrators, cleaners, and caterers,” explains Raymond. He says that Workforce Central Dunedin’s on-site induction is co-designed with stakeholders as a complete orientation package with a focus on Health and Safety, mental and physical wellbeing and the cultural value of the New Dunedin Hospital construction site to mana whenua. Workforce Central Dunedin works alongside a range of people including school leavers, local iwi, university and polytechnic leavers, career and job changers, migrants, returning New Zealanders from overseas, beneficiaries, T T Karen Phelps Workforce Central Dunedin coordinates on-site training packages for workers on the New Dunedin Hospital site. Specialists in Commercial Construction Aotea Electric Southern • Electrical • Communications • Industrial • Solar • Building Compliance 03 455 1039 reception.dunedin@aoteaelectric.co.nz Proudly Supporting Workforce Central Dunedin & Southbase Construction Proudly supporting New Dunedin Hospital www.geeves.co.nz Phone 0800 GEEVES A reliable and professional service: • Scaffolding access & edge protection • Temporary roofs and shrinkwrap • Event scaffolds (concerts/stages) Branches in Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin Proud users of Call us on 03 477 1141 www.hallbros.co.nz CivilWorks • Sub-divisions Transport • Demolition Recycling • Siteworks 021 197 1679 blair@dhch.co.nz 94 Kaikorai Valley Road, Burnside Hiabs Cranes Transport Storage MPI Facility the disabled community, people in corrections care, beneficiaries, and others to help raise awareness of careers and job opportunities in construction. Raymond says that the goal of Workforce Central Dunedin is not only to create a world-leading health facility but also deriving the secondary benefits that come from having the largest infrastructure project being built in Dunedin. “Our dream is that the workforce in Dunedin has the financial means to live well, can improve awareness in our Māori cultural heritage in Ōtepoti and have less waste because we champion clean construction.” “Workforce Central Dunedin gives easy access to training, upskilling and career development plans for workers.”

| 17 Proudly supporting Active Refrigeration Southern QA’s reputation for providing the very best inspection and quality assurance services has seen it work on some of New Zealand’s most high profile projects including currently the new Dunedin Hospital. The state of the art, fit for purpose facility is currently the largest ever health infrastructure investment in New Zealand and Southern QA has been tasked with offering its specialised consulting services in protective coatings and intumescent fireproofing. Southern QA’s coatings inspection services include third party inspections to establish conformance of surface preparation and coating application to the design specifications. Inspection and testing are conducted in Experience & expertise key at Southern QA accordance with the relevant project specifications including the requirements, methodologies and test standards as prescribed by the industry standards AS/NZS 2312 and AS/NZS 5131. Southern QA’s coatings manager René Hill says the company’s involvement in the in-shop coatings inspections for the primary steel at the steel fabricator is soon to finish as steel fabrication is due for completion in May 2024. Coating compliance inspections will then be focused on the in-shop coatings inspections for the seismic steel and on-site inspections of the site applied intumescent fireproofing, planned for completion in April 2025. She notes the construction environment in Dunedin during winter, being humid and cold can be challenging to the on-site application of intumescent coatings. Condition monitoring will be a key focus during inspections. A privately owned Christchurch headquartered business, with branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Invercargill, Southern QA was founded in 1987. René says the team of 40 are key to the company’s success and ability to deliver on large and prominent projects such as Dunedin Hospital. “We are constantly upskilling staff by broadening their experience, engaging in formal training, and upgrading qualifications and certifications,” she says. This works alongside new technologies with a policy of upgrading equipment to take advantage of efficiencies and improvements. René says both these factors have helped position the company at the forefront of its field and it now has technicians, inspectors, QA specialists, and support staff spread across New Zealand. “We’re a company that punches well above our weight,” she says. “We are South Island founded and operate at an international level including conducting compliance audits of fabricators in overseas markets. We are proud we can offer that level of service to the local market in New Zealand on projects such as Dunedin Hospital.” Southern QA is one of the few companies in New Zealand to have IANZ accreditation as well as ILAC endorsement. It is a member of the NZ Non-Destructive Testing Association, American Welding Society, NZ Institute of Welding, Standards Association of NZ and Heavy Engineering Research Association. Services also include other inspection services, welding consultancy, NDT services (including radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy current and visual inspection) and borescope. Over the years Southern QA has worked on a variety of significant projects. Projects in the past decade, to name but a few, include Alexander Park in Auckland, Tekapo footbridge, Scott Base fuel pipeline and the Deloitte building in Christchurch. It has been appointed compliance auditor for the Christchurch multi use arena Te Kaha, currently under construction. Proudly s pporting Workforce Central & Southbas Construction

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