Waikato Business News July/August 2018

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Times of 

change 

The man who turned around Waikato 

Chamber of Commerce’s fortunes says 

goodbye and his successor is welcomed. 

By GEOFF TAYLOR 

Wintec’s Atrium was 

packed on July 26 

to farewell William 

Durning from the Waikato 

Chamber of Commerce and to 

welcome his successor Chris 

Simpson. 

Speakers included Auckland 

Chamber of Commerce 

chief executive Michael Barnett, 

Waikato board chairman 

Greenstone Group development manager 

Ben Jones at Lakewood Cambridge. 

Terry Wilson and vice-chairman 

Grant Robson who all paid 

tribute to William, the departing 

chief executive. 

William was always 

going to be hard to 

replace but we believe 

Chris can do it. 

Master of Ceremonies 

for the evening, Hamilton & 

Waikato Tourism chief executive 

Jason Dawson summed 

up the feeling when he praised 

William for the “greatest turnaround 

of any chamber’s fortunes”. 

During his four years at 

the helm William led a radical 

resurgence in the chamber’s 

membership and finances and 

has been widely acclaimed for 

his enthusiasm and ability to 

unite. 

Terry Wilson said William 

had added “significant credibility 

to the chamber brand” 

and admitted board members 

had been worried about how to 

Completion of first 

stage of Lakewood 

Cambridge celebrated 


With the opening of its 

first stage this month the 

Lakewood Cambridge 

retail and residential development 

is truly taking shape. 

And with the whole western 

side of the three hectare site bordering 

lake Te Ko Utu now completed, 

Outgoing Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief executive 

William Durning (left) with his successor Chris Simpson 

at Wintec’s Atrium. PHOTO: Chris Hillock Photographer. 

replace him. 

But Human Resources company, 

Everest Group recruited 

it is becoming obvious just what an 

impact the mixed use development 

will have on The Town of Trees. 

Stage 2 of Lakewood Cambridge, 

featuring a hotel, an entertainment 

hub, an office block and 

townhouses will begin shortly and 

will be finished next year. See page 

17 to see how the entire development 

will look. 

40 strong candidates for the job 

and Chris Simpson stood out 

from the rest. 

Terry praised Chris’ passion 

for Waikato and determination 

to ensure the chamber provides 

the best possible support 

for business and also “for his 

intelligence, clarity of thought 

and very engaging leadership 

style”. 

“William was always going 

to be hard to replace but we 

believe Chris can do it.” 

Grant Robson described 

how when William first came 

to the job the chamber had been 

without a chief executive for 

months and there were a number 

of pressing matters “but 

William had a plan”. 

He praised William’s “abundance 

of energy”, his emphasis 

on making members realise that 

as an organisation “we are what 

we give” and his ability to get 

things done that add value. 

These included creation of 

events such as The Villager to 

welcome new members, the 

Women’s Workshops Series 

and the Red Sofa, panel where 

members meet highly successful 

businesspeople. He said 

William also re-engineered and 

refocused the Westpac Waikato 

Business Awards and created 

the Waikato Business Hall of 

Fame to recognise outstanding 

business leaders. 

Grant also praised William 

for the way he had planned his 

exit from the chamber. 

“Very few organisations 

have the luxury of such a 

structured exit through collaboration 

between the chief 

executive and the board. It is a 

fitting tribute to the character, 

integrity and professionalism 

of William.” 

William, who received a 

Waka Huia as a leaving gift, 

acknowledged that when he 

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Ambitious start for new agency 

Waikato’s new economic development 

agency is making an ambitious start as it 

organises a regional summit to prioritise 

key initiatives for the region. 


The Waikato Regional 

Economic Development 

Agency (Waikato 

REDA) came into existence 

on July 1; it’s a limited liability 

company, owned by the 

Waikato Regional Economic 

Development Trust and funded 

by a mixture of local authorities 

and businesses. 

Waikato REDA has a current 

establishment board and 

will call for expressions of 

interest in a skills-based, permanent 

board before the end of 

the year. 

Waikato businessman Dallas 

Fisher chairs the Waikato 

REDA establishment board 

and says the agency aims to 

become a front door for the 

region. That applies to “Wellington” 

and investors keen to 

understand and talk to Waikato, 

and to local businesses and 

organisations wanting to help 

tell the region’s story. 

“This is an important time 

for Waikato – we need to take 

a strategic approach to getting 

us up to that next level. We do 

relatively well, but let’s face it, 

we’ve suffered from a low profile 

and subsequent under-funding.” 

Waikato REDA’s first activity 

is an invitation-only economic 

development summit at 

the end of August. 

“We’ll have 250 key people 

in the room, helping us determine 

the major priorities and 

initiatives for the new organisation.” 

At the end of the summit, 

Waikato REDA will have a list 

of 12-14 economic development 

initiatives that will have 

the greatest impact on Waikato 

and its people, and the agency 

will work with government and 

funders to make those happen. 

A CEO has to embody 

that, as well as 

bringing a huge variety 

of skills to the role. 

“If people are asked to name 

the top five economic initiatives 

in Waikato at the moment 

they struggle,” he said. 

“In terms of tourism, if 

you take out Hobbiton from 

Waikato we are a bit lean.” 

“If we can together identify 

what the top priorities are then 

we can put our hands up for that 

funding. We need to be able to 

put these projects on the table, 

properly structured to do so. 

“Our purpose is to arrive at 

the economic initiatives that 

will have the biggest impact. 

We want to accelerate growth 

in Waikato. We all need to be 

moving in the one direction 

and the Government needs to 

understand from the region 

what we want. We need to be 

picking some winners to get 

our share.” 

Waikato REDA will be 

based at Innovation Park, at 

the Ruakura campus in Hamilton, 

with WIPLtd CEO, Stuart 

Gordon in the establishment 

CEO role. A recruitment drive 

is underway for a permanent 

CEO. 

Mr Fisher says Waikato 

REDA is very deliberately 

being built on the work of the 

Business Growth Services 

team, under the Waikato Innovation 

Park umbrella. The team 

works closely with NZTE and 

Callaghan Innovation to help 

grow businesses across the 

region, and will now be part of 

Waikato REDA. 

“We’re continuing with this 

model of being out in the towns 

as it’s a great model and we 

know it makes a difference to 

those businesses,” he says. 

“So, while we’ll be talking 

to the region and all our supporters 

about the major economic 

development initiatives 

we’ll be undertaking on a 

larger scale, people can be confident 

that we’re continuing the 

on-the-ground help that’s so 

important.” 

Dallas has previously 

chaired Waikato Means Business, 

the region’s 20-year economic 

development strategy, 

created with input from civic, 

business and Māori leaders. As 

well as taking strong direction 

from Waikato Means Business, 

Waikato REDA has taken a 

Dallas Fisher, chairman of the Waikato Regional 

Economic Development Agency establishment board. 

lead from the Waikato Plan, 

an overarching strategic plan 

developed by the region’s leaders 

that has targeted investment 

and economic development as 

two of its priorities. 

The new agency acknowledges 

all the research and hard 

work that’s been done in the 

past few years, Dallas says, and 

is proud to be standing on the 

shoulders of some great people 

and organisations. “We’re 

ready to take on that challenge 

of bringing everything together 

and acting as the lead voice for 

the region.” 

Stuart Gordon will hold 

the position of interim CEO 

until a permanent appointment 

is made. Applications for the 

new CEO close on July 18; the 

board hopes to announce a new 

CEO by September. 

Dallas says the new agency 

aims to become an obvious 

front door for the region, 

whether that’s for the government 

or investors keen to talk to 

Waikato, or for local businesses 

and organisations wanting to 

help tell the region’s story. 

“A CEO has to embody that, 

as well as bringing a huge variety 

of skills to the role. We’re 

looking for someone who is 

going to add significant value 

to the relationships we need to 

have, and who can bring that 

strategic approach to economic 

development in the region.” 

Waikato REDA’s three 

high-level objectives are lifting 

economic performance for the 

region; attracting and retaining 

talent and investment; providing 

one voice for regional 

economic development in 

Waikato. 

“This is an important role 

for Waikato, and indeed New 

Zealand,” says Dallas. “If we 

can boost economic development 

in our region, the nation 

benefits as well. We see this 

leader as being able to significantly 

influence how well 

Waikato can do through economic 

development – but that’s 

not enough on its own; they’ll 

also have to be someone who 

engages extremely well with 

people.” 

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NETWORKING & EVENTS 

Durning praised for 

‘greatest turnaround’ 

of chamber’s fortunes 

Meet new people, learn new things 

and energise your business. 

UP NEXT... 

22nd August – BA5 with Interactionz 

6th September – Habit 7: Lock it or Lose it 

7th September – Workshop with IRD 

13th September – Westpac Waikato Business Awards 

Finalist Announcement Evening 

21st September – BA5 with Hamilton City Council at 

The Zoo! – Connecting Community and Business 

27th September – The Red Sofa 

2nd November – Westpac Waikato Business Awards 

Gala Dinner 

EVENT INFORMATION 

BUSINESS AFTER FIVE 

Business After Five (BA5) events are hosted by Waikato 

companies and organisations. Generally hosted at 

the members venue these are fantastic networking 

events coordinated by the Chamber. They provide 

valuable opportunities to educate the market on your 

business and meet with other professionals. These 

are extremely successful and popular so if you’re 

interested, register now. 

From page 1 

arrived at the chamber in October 

2014 he knew it would be a 

challenge. 

“But the more I got stuck 

in the more I realised there 

were other people who just like 

me believed change could be 

achieved and we have done it. 

I could not be more proud that I 

have accomplished everything 

I set out to do.” 

He thanked the chamber’s 

board for “absolutely backing 

and encouraging me”. 

William thanked the chamber’s 

main sponsors, its “Platinum 

Partners” who by placing 

their brand alongside what the 

chamber did, gave it credibility 

and confidence. 

He also thanked his team, 

led by branch manager Paula 

Sutton, and his wife Alison 

whom he presented with flowers. 

He told the audience 

“Waikato’s time is now” 

and urged Waikato people 

to “be brave and place ourselves 

firmly on the radar for 

all to see”. He issued a final 

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William Durning and Grant Robson embrace. 

challenge. 

“Truly work together to 

collaborate and compromise 

even if at first glance it looks 

as though we are giving up to 

benefit only others. We must 

accept that to achieve the 

extraordinary, alone in isolation, 

we just won’t get there. 

But together we will.” 

1 Jim Mylchreest, Allan Sanson 

and Tony Kane. 

2 David Bryant and Andrew King. 

3 Auckland Chamber of 

Commerce chief executive 

Michael Barnett addressed the 

audience. 

4 Edward Fahey and Mike Blake. 

5 Gail Jones with Mavora 

Hamilton. 

6 Dan Silverton, Lisa Topcsov, 

Cherie Meecham and Peter Bos. 

HABIT 7 

We are what we repeatedly do, which then means - 

Excellence is not an act but a habit. 

Habit 7 is a workshop series and forum where we 

discuss trends in business that business owners and 

leaders need to be aware of and educated on. We 

invite industry experts to present on each topic and 

provide practical advice and takeaways to help our 

community develop meaningful habits that in turn will 

lead to business excellence. 

RED SOFA 

An event dedicated to the entrepreneurs and those 

obsessed with self development. 

We invite and assemble a panel of industry innovators 

that take the time to explain what it takes to become 

a master in specific fields in a live Q&A environment. 

They share their experiences and war stories and spare 

no detail in order to paint the perfect picture of what 

it takes to really achieve goals. “Whatever your’re 

thinking think bigger.” 

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Waikato Chamber of Commerce 

Business Floor, Wintec House 

Cnr Nisbet and Anglesea Street, HAMILTON 

07 839 5895 | help@waikatochamber.co.nz 

www.waikatochamber.co.nz 

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Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s 

Business Events Showcase ‘a must’ 

If you organise meetings or business 

events, don’t miss Hamilton & Waikato 

Tourism’s Business Events Waikato 

Showcase. 

The showcase continues 

to gain momentum. 

The second event held 

last year attracted 53 exhibition 

stands and 117 meeting 

organisers through the door. 

Hamilton & Waikato Tourism 

staff says interest in this year’s 

event to be held on August 23 

at Claudelands Conference 

& Exhibition Centre is even 

higher. 

Business events manager, 

Amanda Graham, says “this 

year more than 65 venues, suppliers 

and activity operators 

from throughout the Waikato 

region have confirmed they 

will be exhibiting and preshow 

registrations are strong”. 

Exhibitors include conference 

and social function venues, 

accommodation, audio-visual 

and transport suppliers, activity 

operators, event stylists, 

entertainers and team building 

companies. 

Since 2011, the Hamilton 

and Waikato region has gone 

from strength-to-strength. 

Repositioning itself as a tourist 

destination, as well as establishing 

a dedicated convention 

bureau within the RTO 

(Regional Tourism Organisation) 

to develop and promote 

the region as a business 

events (meetings, conferences, 

exhibitions) destination. The 

growth and success of the 

region for business events 

over recent years is something 

to be proud of. Hamilton and 

Waikato are now positioned 

third after Auckland and Wellington 

for the number of 

events (MBIE Conference 

Activity Survey March 2018). 

Peter Batcheler will open 

the tradeshow with a presentation 

from 1.45-2.45pm. Peter, 

who is being showcased by 

Essential Talent boutique talent 

agency, is general manager 

of Southern Spars and 

was Essential Talent’s most 

requested speaker in 2017, 

his presentation is not to be 

missed. 

The exhibition will be open 

from 3-6pm and features local 

performers Looking for Alaska 

and The Scroll Sisters. Soldiers 

Rd Portraits will be centre 

stage. Taaniko Nordstrom 

and Vienna Nordstrom, the 

creative stylist/photographer 

duo, will dress three lucky 

winners in Māori, Pasifika, 

Native American or Colonial 

regalia for a native-inspired 

vintage portrait. 

There are some fantastic 

prizes to be won. Spot prizes 

Last year’s Business Events Waikato 

Showcase created strong interest. 

Photo Barker Photography. 

will be drawn throughout the 

show with the major prizes 

awarded during the cocktail 

function. 

Tastings during the show 

will include Good George 

beers and cider, Vilagrad 

Wines and Zealong Tea. Montana 

Food & Events is providing 

delicious bites for the 

cocktail function. Cocktail 

function entertainment will be 

provided by Taniwha Ventures 

and Greg Ward. 

Amanda says “it would not 

be possible to put on a showcase 

like this without the support 

of our sponsors: Premiere 

Sponsors Claudelands Conference 

& Exhibition Centre 

and Greg Ward, Major Sponsors: 

Event Solutions, Montana 

Food & Events, Vidcom, 

Essential Talent, ForumPoint2 

Conference Partners and 

Barker Photography. 

The Business Events 

Waikato Showcase is being 

held on Thursday, August 23, 

at Claudelands Conference 

& Exhibition Centre. The 

Speaker Showcase featuring 

Peter Batcheler precedes 

the exhibition from 1.45 to 

2.45pm, and the exhibition is 

open from 3-6pm including the 

cocktail function from 5-6pm. 

Entry is free for organisers 

of meetings, conferences and 

business events. 

To register: hamiltonwaikato.com/showcase-registration 

For further information: 

www.hamiltonwaikato. 

com/business-events/business-events-waikato-showcase/


From the editor 

Welcome to an actionpacked 

edition of 

Waikato Business 

News in which we are excited 

to once again feature a House 

of the Year supplement showing 

the very best of Waikato 

builders. 

Congratulations to Holah 

Homes which took out seven 

awards including the Supreme 

House of the Year Award with 

an incredible build in Pauanui 

and to Urban Homes whose 

awards included the Supreme 

Renovation of the Year for an 

Ohaupo project. 

We also get an opportunity 

to celebrate the completion of 

stage 1 of Greenstone Group’s 

superb Lakewood Cambridge 

development and we provide 

an insight into what the whole 

three hectare development 

will look like once it’s complete. 

Waikato Business News 

is also proud to feature on 

our front page coverage from 

the recent Celebration of 

Change at Wintec’s Atrium 

for Waikato Chamber of Commerce. 

The incredible turnout 

was a who’s who of Waikato 

business – a fitting send off for 

outgoing chief executive William 

Durning. The event also 

served as a welcome for new 

chief executive Chris Simpson 

who with an impressive 

CV is expected to continue 

the momentum the effervescent 

William Durning brought 

to the chamber. 

In a newsy publication 

this month we look at the 

Waikato tourism scene and 

also cover the progress made 

by Dallas Fisher’s Waikato 

Regional Economic Development 

agency which has a 

ground-breaking economic 

summit planned for late 

August. 

This month’s edition also 

serves as a farewell from 

me as editor as I move on to 

other ventures. I leave with a 

heavy heart having immensely 

enjoyed my time at Waikato 

Business News. This is one 

great publication and I have 

been proud to be associated 

with it. Knowing who the 

new editor is, I’m excited for 

the publication’s future as the 

region’s number one information 

source on the Waikato 

business scene. 

Geoff Taylor 

Editor 

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This month’s poll 

Hamilton City Council is considering adding an un-elected Maori representative 

to each of its main standing committees to improve Maori 

representation within the city. The idea is favoured over creating special 

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Voting closes Monday, August 27. 

Last month’s results 

Will New Zealand’s economy get 

better or worse over the next year? 

Waikato Business News readers are pessimistic about the future of the 

economy – but not overly so. Fifty-one percent predict the economy 

will decline over the next year but a solid 33 percent are still optimistic 

it will improve while the rest predict the status quo. Hopefully Sir 

John Key’s recent warning about a slowdown in the global economy 

doesn’t come to fruition. 

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Targeting the next generation of software 

developers 

Top developer shows kids 

technology can be fun. 

Teaching aids don’t come 

any cooler than a voiceactivated 

selfie-authenticating 

double-barrelled pingpong 

ball firing turret cannon. 

Clever Company-X developer 

Marcel van de Steeg built 

the teaching aid from scratch 

after he was asked to help 

Hamilton Scouts be prepared 

to work with technology. 

Marcel’s brief was to 

inspire around 40 scouts, from 

St Columba’s and St Peter’s 

Scout Groups in Frankton, 

to do their best to obtain the 

computer badge. 

As soon as he was asked 

for help Marcel immediately 

went online and ordered parts 

for the turret cannon which 

he built in his shed at home. 

Marcel also wrote the software 

that runs the cannon. 

The cannon activates with 

the flick of a switch. Once 

online, the cannon uses a webcam 

to compare the operator 

with a database of photographs 

stored online. If the face matches 

a photograph the cannon 

allows the operator to open fire 

with a barrage of ping pong 

balls by pressing the letter F on 

a connected keyboard. 

The personal challenge 

badge requires scouts to briefly 

describe computer types and 

how they differ, explain the 

difference between software 

and hardware, be able to set up 

a basic computer and printer 

configuration, describe the differences 

between printer types, 

proficiently use the internet 

and outline some of its dangers 

and use a computer to produce 

a resume, story or greeting 

card or something similar. 

“Rather than walk the 

scouts through the badge, I 

thought I would do a demonstration 

of what’s possible with 

a modest budget and a bit of 

knowhow,” Marcel says. 

Seeing Marcel 

demonstrate the 

voice activated turret 

canon made me 

want to learn more 

about hardware and 

writing software 

to be able to do it 

myself. 

Marcel demonstrated the 

concept of the Internet of 

Things, the ever-growing network 

of internet connected 

objects, using microchipped 

lightsaber toys to access a 

virtual space ship shown 

ON TARGET: Company-X senior developer Marcel van de Steeg tweaks his voice-activated 

selfie-authenticating double-barrelled ping-pong ball firing turret cannon. 

on a computer screen. Luke 

Skywalker’s and Rey’s lightsaber 

were granted access, but 

Darth Vader’s was not. 

Bluetooth technology was 

used to track the location of 

a stormtrooper mask wearing 

scout on a computer screen. 

The number of Bluetooth 

connected devices in the vicinity 

were also tracked. 

The scouts were also 

shown how to programme 

Star Wars ‘droid BB-8 and a 

robotic dinosaur. 

Senior scout Thomas 

Gardner, 12, said Marcel 

had inspired him to do his 

computer badge. 

“Seeing Marcel demonstrate 

the voice activated turret 

canon made me want to 

learn more about hardware and 

writing software to be able to 

do it myself,” says Thomas. 

“Marcel has challenged me to 

think about technology and 

imagine all the possibilities.” 

Thomas says he would like 

to join a coding camp that 

Marcel is planning as he would 

like to learn more. 

“Marcel is passionate about 

teaching technological skills to 

the next generation of software 

developers,” says Company-X 

director David Hallett. 

“We like to encourage him 

in that role as much as we can.” 

Company-X is two years 

into the three-year Smart 

Waikato's Secondary School- 

Employer Partnership (SSEP) 

led by the Smart Waikato 

Education Business Network 

which enabled Marcel to spend 

several hours, over several 

weeks, teaching technology 

faculty students at Hamilton 

Boys’ High School how to 

write their own game, publish 

it and market it. 

SmartWaikato’s 

Secondary School Employer Partnerships 

0800 552 551 info@companyx.nz www.companyx.nz 

Level 2, Wintec House, Cnr Anglesea & Nisbet Street, Hamilton


Conversations with Mike Neale 

of NAI Harcourts Hamilton 

Almost everyone we talk to who 

either owns a commercial property 

or looking to redevelop one, 

makes comments about the increasing 

compliance costs and skyrocketing costs 

to redevelop - this comes in the form of 

central government legislation for seismic 

and asbestos compliance, plus ongoing 

Hamilton City Council consent requirements. 

These consent requirements 

come from the associated reports (traffic 

impact, acoustic etc), to the often-bureaucratic 

red tape that is often followed to 

the letter of the law, whereas a different 

approach would often provide a significantly 

faster and potentially better outcome 

for all parties. More rules do not 

in my opinion provide a better outcome 

as can be evidenced with several in what 

can only be described as awful residential 

developments (one in Tristram Street and 

one in Vialou Street comes to mind immediately) 

that were completed several years 

ago - but they conform to the rules. What 

is often not appreciated of this bureaucratic 

process is the additional cost to the end 

user due to time delay - every consultant 

and scaffolding provider is seeing the 

benefit to their business. It’s almost becoming 

too complex for building owners 

to manage buildings themselves. 

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Asbestos is an international problem and 

there is no doubt that it is a problem. The 

issue being that the legislation does not 

differentiate between the 3 main types 

(white, blue and brown) of asbestos which 

have markedly different risk factors. 

On 4th April 2016, new Asbestos regulations 

came into force under the Health 

and Safety at Work Act 2015. From 1 October 

2016, importation of products containing 

asbestos was banned. 

As commercial and industrial property 

owners, buildings constructed before 

1990 are likely to contain asbestos materials. 

Materials containing asbestos are not 

dangerous if they are in a good condition 

and remain undisturbed, however we are 

now getting requests from purchasers and 

tenants as to whether ‘at risk’ buildings 

have had an Asbestos Report undertaken. 

Typically, industrial buildings are likely to 

contain asbestos and it can be found in: 

• Roof ventilators 

• ‘Super Six’, ‘Super Eight’ 

roof sheeting 

• Skylight and manhole 

frames 

• Asbestos cement vent pipe 

and capping 

• ‘Super Six’, ‘Super Eight’ or 

architectural designed wall 

cladding 

• Vinyl floor tiles or sheet 

vinyl floor coverings 

• ACM woven fencing product 

Asbestos testing and removal 

is carried out by private service 

contractors. The Health & Safety at Work 

(Asbestos) regulations 2016 outline the 

functional requirements. Testing, removal 

and disposal of asbestos must be undertaken 

by a licensed practitioner due to the 

health dangers of the asbestos fibres. 

A SEISMIC ISSUE 

From 1 July 2017, the Building (Earthquake-prone 

Buildings) Amendment Act 

2016 (the Amendment Act) came into effect. 

The purpose is to ensure that the way 

buildings in New Zealand are managed 

for future earthquakes is consistent across 

the entire country. This will also provide 

more information for people using buildings, 

such as notices on earthquake-prone 

buildings and a public register. 

Due to the new legislation, this means 

that the Hamilton City Council’s current 

Mike Neale - Managing Director, 

NAI Harcourts Hamilton. 

Earthquake-Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary 

Buildings Policy which became operative 

in 2006, is now redundant. 

As Hamilton’s geographical location 

is considered to be a medium risk of having 

a major earthquake, this means that 

building owners will have 25 years to upgrade 

their building after such time that 

the Hamilton City Council send them a 

formal notice. Council’s in medium risk 

areas, have 5 years to send out formal notification. 

Part of the new legislation is the introduction 

of ‘Priority Buildings’ within 

high and medium seismic risk areas. 

Such buildings are considered to present a 

higher risk due to their construction type, 

use or location. There are two key categories 

of priority buildings: 

• certain hospitals, emergency and 

education buildings 

• buildings that include parts of 

unreinforced masonry that could fall in 

an earthquake which are located with 

sufficient pedestrian or vehicle traffic 

that warrant being a priority, such as 

the central city area of Hamilton. 

Such priority buildings will need to 

have their seismic work carried out in a 

shorter timeframe. For Hamilton, these 

priority buildings, will need to be upgraded 

in 12.5 years from receipt of official 

notice. Hamilton City Council is still assessing 

which buildings will fall under 

this category. 

The legislative requirement is to be 

to a minimum of 34% NBS (New Building 

Standard), while government departments 

and often large corporate tenants 

may have a requirement to be above 67% 

NBS. The issue that we are facing is that 

many of our buildings will not have these 

types of tenants, but banks for new purchases 

are requiring 67% NBS or costs 

to get buildings to this level. Surely if 

the building is above 34% NBS and its 

insured, that should be sufficient for lending? 

at this point if your building sits in 

“no man’s land” of 34% - 67% then its 

highly likely that you will not be able to 

borrow on that particular asset. 

For further information on The Building 

Act 2004 – Refer to Subpart 6A—Special 

provisions for earthquake-prone buildings 

(http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/ 

public/2004/0072/latest/whole.html) 

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Agent REAA 2008 

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Waikato takes the crown 

in New Zealand Business 

Case League 2018 

A team of 12 management students from 

the University of Waikato are relishing the 

sweet taste of victory in this year’s Student 

Development Society National Business 

Case League 2018. 

Waikato's case team 

were named national 

champions at the 

weekend following their outstanding 

performance in all 

three rounds of the university 

competition; held in Dunedin 

(April 14), Auckland (May 12) 

and Wellington (July 21). 

“We placed in the top three 

in every round, so we achieved 

our goal of being strong contenders 

at every stage,” says 

Dr Stephen Bowden, senior 

lecturer in management at 

Waikato Management School. 

Six universities vied against 

each other for top honours. In 

each round, teams are given 

a case of a real-life company 

to analyse. They then seek to 

come up with the best ‘real 

world’ business strategies in 

just a few hours, which they 

must present to a judging panel 

of business leaders. 

Victoria finished second 

overall in the league, Auckland 

finished third, Canterbury and 

AUT came fourth equal, while 

Otago placed sixth. 

Dr Bowden says the 

national competition empha- 

sises “real-world connections, 

teamwork and thinking on 

your feet - plus with small 

enough size that you get a lot 

of input from academic staff”. 

Waikato won the first 

round, maintaining its historic 

tradition of having never been 

beaten in Dunedin. They followed 

this with back-to-back 

third placings in Auckland and 

Wellington, securing enough 

points overall to reach the winner’s 

podium. 

The team of 12 winning 

management students from 

Waikato are: 

Round 1: Keegan Adams, 

Renee Butler, Honour 

Schuchardt, and Liam Whittaker. 

Round 2: Caitlin Langlands, 

Loren Morse, Brittany Oliver, 

and Elliot Rhodes. 

Round 3: Cathan Bowler, 

Kelcy Ballyntine, Robbie 

Mercer, and Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell. 

Waikato team member 

Liam Whittaker, who has just 

completed double degrees in 

Victorious management students from 

left, Renee Butler, Keegan Adams, Liam 

Whittaker, and Honour Schuchardt. 

management and law, says case 

competitions play an important 

role in “bringing to life all the 

business theory you’ve learnt 

in your degree.” 

You learn how to work in 

a group, think critically under 

pressure, and effectively communicate 

complex ideas to 

others – all of which are of paramount 

importance in the real 

world,” says Liam. 

He credits the Waikato 

team’s victory to several key 

factors: “Our lecturers at 

Waikato place a very strong 

emphasis on solution-orientated 

thinking and work-integrated 

learning. All the theory 

they teach us in class is with 

reference to real-world case 

studies, which highlights the 

practical nature of business. 

So, when you’re asked to present 

a viable business strategy 

for a company in a short timeframe, 

it’s not that intimidating 

because you’ve already been 

exposed to this style of lateral 

thinking previously.” 

“It also came down to the 

sheer work ethic and talent of 

the competitors, and the leadership 

and guidance of Dr Stephen 

Bowden.” 

Dr Bowden says Waikato 

Management School (WMS) 

has always been a trailblazer in 

this area, having launched New 

Zealand’s first university case 

competition in 1996 – and it’s 

still going strong today. 

WEL Group welcomes new 

group chief financial officer 

WEL Group (incorporating 

WEL Networks 

and Ultrafast 

Fibre) has welcomed Sue Tindal 

onto the executive team as 

its new group chief financial 

officer. 

Primarily an experienced 

corporate and institutional 

banker, Sue has a wealth of 

international experience in the 

financial services, energy and 

IT sectors having held numerous 

senior or chief executive 

roles in New Zealand, Australia, 

Asia and the United States. Sue 

held the position of group chief 

financial officer with Auckland 

Council for three years before 

resigning in December 2017. 

Sue says her decision to 

join the Hamilton-based WEL 

Group was driven by a conscious 

decision to leverage her 

skills, experience and passion 

for leadership development to 

“give back” to local communities. 

“WEL plays an essential 

role in the region’s economic 

and social development and it’s 

an exciting time as the business 

diversifies from a traditional 

lines company to multi-utility. 

This is a great opportunity to 

be part of a forward-thinking, 

innovative company which is 

focused on enabling its communities 

to thrive.” 

And while much of her 

career has been based in 

Auckland and overseas, Sue 

has strong connections with 

Waikato. 

“My maternal great-grandparents 

and grandparents 

farmed in the region, my 

mother and uncle were born in 

Hamilton, my uncle and aunt 

still live here, my daughter 

attended and graduated from 

Waikato University in 2004 and 

my nephew attended Wintec. It 

feels good to be here.” 

Sue is a Member of the Australian 

and New Zealand Institutes 

of Company Directors, 

a Fellow of Certified Practicing 

Accountants Australia Ltd 

(CPA), a Member of Global 

Women and a finalist in the 

Women of Influence Awards 

2016. She is also an independent 

non-executive director of 

Mainfreight, an NZX top 20 

listed entity.


9 

Heritage site confirmed for 

Hamilton CBD Awards 

One of Hamilton’s most significant 

heritage sites will embrace its history 

in October when it hosts the Hamilton 

Central Business Association’s 2018 CBD 

Celebration Awards. 

Entries are now open for 

the CBD Awards which 

will be held on the first 

floor of the former Hamilton 

Hotel. The 96-year-old 

heritage building on Victoria 

Street’s south end is set to be 

repurposed as part of the wider 

development site for the new 

Waikato Regional Theatre. 

I can’t think of 

a better way to 

celebrate the history 

and future potential of 

this beautiful building 

than by celebrating 

its neighbouring 

businesses, who are 

all contributing to a 

fantastic CBD 

The CBD Awards recognise 

and celebrate businesses that 

contribute to the vibrancy of 

Hamilton’s CBD and aim to 

showcase business excellence. 

General manager Vanessa 

Williams says having the 2018 

awards in the old Hamilton 

Hotel is significant. 

“The venue is steeped in 

history and has seen many 

nights of celebration and glamour,” 

she says. 

“With the hotel soon 

becoming part of the new 

theatre development and the 

heritage features renewed, we 

wanted to remember it in its 

original form. I can’t think of 

a better way to celebrate the 

history and future potential of 

this beautiful building than by 

celebrating its neighbouring 

businesses, who are all contributing 

to a fantastic CBD.” 

Ms Williams says preparation 

for the venue is coming 

along well. “The first floor of 

the hotel, where the awards 

will be held, has been empty 

for some time, but is being 

recreated with the exceptional 

efforts of Foster Maintain who 

are working really hard to provide 

a celebration space befitting 

of the CBD. 

“It’s going to be a night to 

remember.” 

Ms Williams is encouraging 

CBD businesses to enter 

the awards as an opportunity 

to share their stories, celebrate 

achievements and be recognised 

for their success. 

“We have an impressive 

number of businesses in the 

CBD delivering excellent 

products and services locally, 

nationally and internationally,” 

she says. 

“It’s also important for 

the wider public to know that 

Hamilton has these fantastic 

businesses and to be proud 

that there is such a high calibre 

group of them in the central 

city.” 

There are two main awards 

businesses can enter, the CBD 

Success Awards or the CBD 

Best Awards. 

The CBD Success Awards 

will announce a winner in 

each business category: retail, 

tourism and hospitality, professional 

services, trade services, 

and social enterprise. The CBD 

Best Awards recognises businesses 

making a significant 

contribution to the CBD. All 

entries are judged by a panel of 

12 Hamilton business leaders 

and announced at the awards 

evening on Wednesday 3 October. 

The Success and Best 

awards categories were introduced 

in 2017, and Ms Williams 

says the revamped format 

attracted a record number 

of entries. 

“We were pleased to see 

how well the award categories 

worked last year and we’re 

hoping for another record 

number of entries this year.” 

The CBD Celebration 

Awards is sponsored by The 

Breeze, Waikato Times and 

Foster Maintain, with support 

from Gothenburg Restaurant 

and Primo Vino for catering, 

Moving Media for photos and 

video, sound and lighting by 

SBI Productions and venue 

design and decoration by 

Royal Laboratorie. 

The historic Hamilton Hotel is the site for 

the Hamilton Central Business Assocation’s 

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Waikato riding 

tourism wave 

The visitor boom is seeing tourism operator 

Waitomo Adventures go full steam ahead, 

with a new adventure centre and day spa 

to open in December, followed by further 

development of a 23 ha site. 

By RICHARD WALKER 

That’s on the back of 

its interactive Troll 

Cave, which is aimed at 

youngsters along with corporate 

team building and opened 

last year. 

Waitomo Adventures 

founder Nick Andreef says the 

three-storey adventure centre 

is stage one of a bigger complex 

with the working name of 

Waitomo Rock. 

Progress Waitomo, a joint 

Waitomo Adventures founder Nick Andreef with the 

animatronic troll that features in the Troll Cave. 

venture between the Andreef 

and Juno families, also has 

the resource consents for a 

new bar, restaurant and function 

centre with a 500-person 

capacity. 

Also in the pipeline for the 

site is a 70m bungy tower on a 

restored wetland. 

It’s a huge vote of confidence 

in the future of tourism, 

and one that builds on 10 

years of growing visitor numbers 

in Waitomo. 

“There’s an estimated 

increase from 450,000 to more 

than 700,000 tourists coming 

through Waitomo village now. 

It’s massive,” says Nick. 

That growth is reflected 

across the region, with visitor 

spend growing by six percent 

in the year ending May 2018, 

pushing it up to $1.542 billion, 

according to figures from 

the Ministry of Business, 

Innovation and Employment. 

Of that, domestic tourists 

spent $1.156 billion while 

international visitors spent 

$365 million. 

Waikato has the fifth highest 

share of the national market, 

ahead of Rotorua and 

Bay of Plenty. Hamilton and 

Waikato Tourism chief executive 

Jason Dawson says 

one of the growth areas is 

international visitors staying 

overnight in the region for 

their first or final night, given 

Waikato’s proximity to Auckland 

International Airport. 

“It is far cheaper and more 

affordable to start in Waikato. 

We’ve pushed that in international 

markets for many years, 

and the last year it’s starting 

to pay off.” 

The region’s big three 

attractions are Waitomo, Hobbiton 

and Hamilton Gardens, 

and the challenge facing the 

industry is to broaden the 

appeal for tourists and keep 

them staying longer. 

Jason points to a developing 

range of options including 

River Riders, trails like the 

Hauraki Rail Trail and Sanctuary 

Mountain Maungatautari. 

He says they meet a key 

requirement of modern travellers: 

authenticity. “Authentic 

is Sanctuary Mountain - you 

get to see New Zealand wildlife 

up close and personal.” 

That idea informs the 

agency’s approach to development 

in the area, building on 

a plan which includes a focus 

on the Waikato River, regional 

events, and Waikato as home 

of Kiingitanga. 

“It is about looking at our 

current assets - we have a lot 

of assets here - and improving 

the story telling around them,” 

Jason says. “The Māori aspect 

is significant, it is a selling 

point.” 

Visitor boost for Hamilton eatery 

Lonely Planet helped put 

Vietnamese eatery Banh 

Mi Caphe on the map. 

The cafe opened on Victoria St 

in 2013 with what was then a 

rare cuisine for the Hamilton 

scene. It took a while to establish 

itself, but then along came 

Lonely Planet. The reviewer 

had obviously enjoyed their 

meal at the eatery, and written 

it up accordingly. The cafe has 

never looked back. 

Ann Chaimontree, who 

co-owns the restaurant with 

her husband Pat, remembers 

the time. “Since that we’ve 

seen a massive surge in tourists 

coming to try our food, mainly 

the French and the German - I 

think because they’re more 

aware of Vietnamese food.” 

Since then the cafe has 

shifted to a larger, more 

upmarket site beside Victoria 

on the River, and the backpacker 

trade brought in by 

Lonely Planet has become less 

significant. It made Lonely 

Planet twice, with its welcome 

boost to business, and Ann 

also points to the value of Trip 

Advisor for cafes and restaurants. 

She says Hobbiton is often 

mentioned by tourists dining 

at the cafe. “A lot of them, 

are really into the Lord of the 

Rings.” 

Hamilton Gardens is also 

big for the out-of-town visitors 

they talk to. “We see that 

on a Saturday, if they’re coming 

from Auckland they tend 

to stop here and have lunch, 

and then they’ll go off to the 

Gardens before carrying on 

elsewhere.” 

Theirs is an example of 

the many ways in which tourism 

spreads out through an 

economy, beyond the obvious 

drawcards and destinations. 

In turn, it reinforces the value 

of such establishments for the 

tourism industry. 

Ann and Pat Chaimontree at their 

Banh Mi Caphe in central Hamilton. 

Photo: Sarah Brook, The Image Workshop 

Artist's impression of the SkyGarden, a 70 metre bungy tower planned for Waitomo. 

One example is the current 

piloting of battle re-enactments 

at Rangiriri by local iwi, 

supported by Hamilton and 

Waikato Tourism. Another is 

the tours by Tahi Rangiawha 

of Waireinga-Bridal Veil Falls 

in summer. “He takes them on 

a guided tour, talks about the 

medicinal values of the flora 

and fauna you see there, there 

is some reenactment, they do 

waiata at night,” Jason says. 

“He’s looking at other things 

like waka tours on our rivers 

as well.” 

It’s not only operators who 

benefit from the growth, it’s 

the likes of cafes, restaurants 

and bus transport companies 

as well, Jason says. He points 

to Raglan, where 40 percent 

of the housing stock is holiday 

homes. 

Meanwhile, commercial 

guest nights have grown significantly 

for the region over 

the last five years. 

“But what we’re seeing 

is it’s starting to plateau, and 

that’s down to availability. We 

need two [more hotels] here 

in Hamilton, we need one 

in Waitomo, we need one in 

Raglan, one in Matamata. We 

need some good, large, high 

quality accommodation.” 

Nick Andreef also points 

to the need for good quality 

accommodation as a way of 

keeping visitors. He believes 

Waitomo has failed to capitalise 

on the opportunities from 

its growth, with just an estimated 

17.5 percent of visitors 

to the area staying overnight. 

The village lacks high 

quality accommodation for 

the independent travellers that 

Nick believes are important 

for the tourism business in 

New Zealand. 

“Think about a couple that 

have just given me $1200 to 

go caving for the day. 

“They’ve often had what 

they describe as the best 

experience that they had in 

New Zealand or even in their 

lives. They’ve been abseiling 

hundreds of metres, they’ve 

been swimming along raging 

underground rivers, they’ve 

been leaping off things and 

climbing things, and they’re 

completely knackered. 

They’re hungry, and all they 

want is to have a nice celebratory 

glass and put their heads 

down on a very nice pillow, 

but they will not stay at a 

backpackers. 

“So they get in their cars 

and they drive off to Rotorua. 

“We lose them here in 

Waikato and it’s only because 

we don’t have the right sort of 

upmarket accommodation.” 

He says that could come in 

different forms, from a hotel 

to glamping or self-contained 

chalets. 

“We’ve done the numbers 

on this. A five percent increase 

would result in a brand new 

100 room hotel being 60 percent 

full. So there’s a massive 

opportunity here for a 

hotel. The challenge is that 

we’re seasonal. Whereas we 

get about 3000 tourists a day 

in summer, it drops down to 

about 800 or 900 in the bottom 

of winter. 

“That’s what a number of 

different entities have been 

struggling with.” 

The tourism mix at 

Waitomo, at 80 percent international 

visitors, is very different 

from other parts of 

Waikato. Of the tourists taking 

in the “golden triangle” - 

Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua 

- 85 percent head to Waitomo 

first. The challenge then is to 

encourage them to stay longer 

in the region.


11 

When off-the-shelf won’t do. 

In May 2007 Paul Duff opened Body Mods with a clear vision 

to cater for the growing demand for specialised metal fabrication from classic 

vehicle enthusiasts. Owners of classic vehicles are very particular. ‘This isn’t just a 

shed full of old cars’, says Paul. Collectable classic vehicles are a big investment 

and the values do get seriously up there. As a consequence, standards have to be 

very high’. From the outset, Body Mods had a simple philosophy. Do it once and 

do it well. 

Whether you are restoring a 1922 Hispano-Suiza or a treasured 68 Monaro, often 

there are no off-the-shelf solutions. Paul says, ‘the customer is trusting us to do 

what is right - to look after their pride and joy better than they do. If that means 

a hand-fabricated body panel fitted to the vehicle that’s as good, if not better 

than the original, that’s what we do’. Often it requires some homework before the 

practical work begins, and looking after what’s most important to the customer. 

From humble beginnings, Bodymods reputation and business has grown. 

The business model hasn’t changed, though. The passion for doing things 

right has never faltered. 

The same thinking extends to the partners Bodymods choose to work with. 

As Paul puts it, ‘we work with providers that take the time to understand what 

Bodymods do and protect what is important’. For insurance, Bodymods work 

with Frank Risk Management. They like their full income disclosure approach, 

and the fact that they take the time to understand the business. Frank arranges 

an insurance program that meets their needs, rather than an off-the-shelf policy 

that often includes things they’ll never need but still pay for, and doesn’t quite 

fit - like a bodgie body panel. ‘When you need to claim, Frank Risk are totally 

in your corner’. 

It’s not surprising really, Frank works for you, not the insurer. 

frank. 

 

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Business is still 

on the up in the 

‘Golden Triangle’ 

We are now heading into the second half of 

what has already been a busy year for the 

commercial and industrial property markets 

across the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and 

Taranaki regions. 

By JAN COONEY 

Bayleys Real Estate Senior 

Commercial Property Manager 

While the wider Kiwi 

economy is showing 

signs of coming off 

its peak growth spurt, the commercial 

and industrial markets 

in the Bay of Plenty/Waikato 

catchment areas are certainly 

painting a different picture. 

Sometimes those within 

the commercial and industrial 

property markets in Bay of 

Plenty/Waikato actually wonder 

if ‘New Zealand’ economic 

data and stat’s could be broken 

down into two geographic sectors 

– the Golden Triangle, and 

the rest of New Zealand. 

Because from what many 

in those provinces are seeing, 

growth around the Tauranga 

Crossing, Tauranga central 

business district, Titanium 

Park and Te Rapa Gateway 

nodes is charging ahead 

unabated. 

That’s before we even 

delve into what’s happening 

with existing suburban commercial 

and industrial property 

in Hamilton, Tauranga, The 

Mount, and Rotorua, which is 

still continuing to draw strong 

support – both from owner/ 

occupiers and investors. 

And as for Auckland… 

have you seen how many highrise 

cranes stretch across the 

city horizon as you drive in 

along the Southern Motorway? 

It is now clearly apparent 

that we live in a country of 

two ‘halves’ – albeit that one 

half is just the upper portion 

of the North Island called the 

Golden Triangle. Anecdotally, 

the commercial and industrial 

sales teams at Bayleys are 

finding that the majority of 

property sales in the Waikato/ 

Bay of Plenty provinces are 

to individuals and companies 

who are based or living within 

these areas. 

Consents for Tauranga 

commercial building projects 

have hit more than half a billion 

dollars in the past year - 

with one business leader saying 

Tauranga is “cooking with 

gas”. 

Figures from Bay of Plenty 

economic development agency 

Priority One show the value 

of consents from June 2017 

to May 2018 was a record 

$516.4 million, compared with 

$486.4m the same period last 

year. 

Tauranga Chamber of 

Commerce chief executive 

Stan Gregec said Tauranga 

was “well on the way to being 

transformed into a modern, 

grown-up city.” 

Meanwhile in Waikato, 

two of the province’s biggest 

industrial property developments 

are charging ahead at 

full speed. 

Demand for sites at the 

Western Precinct of Titanium 

Park adjacent to Hamilton 

Airport continues to grow, 

with nine sites sold or under 

contract – leaving only 40 percent 

of the precinct available. 

Nearly 13 hectares of land 

there has been sold to date. 

Fuel retailer Waitomo 

Energy and agricultural 

machinery importer/distributor 

Webbline, are the latest 

companies to identify the 

business park as an important 

strategic location from which 

to expand business activity 

across the region. 

And on the other side of 

Hamilton at Te Rapa Gateway 

just north of the city, what was 

planned to be 20-years worth 

of industrial land supply has 

seen some 60 percent of land 

sold down within a four year 

period. 

The latest company to stake 

its claim in the Te Rapa Gateway 

precinct is goat primary 

produce processor The Dairy 

Goat Co-operative. The company 

is buying six hectares 

of stage four land off Housell 

Road to ‘future-proof’ its 

growth in the location. 

Commercial 

Property 

Management 

At Bayleys, we believe relationships are 

what businesses are built on and how 

they succeed. 

We understand that to maximise the 

return on your property you need: 

Professional property management 

A business partner that understands 

your views and goals 

Speak to your Bayleys team today 

SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, 

LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Jan Cooney 

Senior Commercial Property Manager 

P 07 579 0609 M 027 408 9339 

jan.cooney@bayleys.co.nz 

Brodie Thomas 

Commercial Property Manager 

P 07 579 0608 M 027 746 9218 

brodie.thomas@bayleys.co.nz


13 

Google’s big change scary 

for some website owners 

Over the last couple of months Google has 

been rolling out a big change to the way it 

indexes websites, which could dramatically 

affect the rankings of some sites. 

The big change is called 

“mobile-first indexing”. 

In the past when 

Google crawled your website 

to examine the content and 

determine what your site was 

about, the Googlebot viewed 

the desktop version of your 

site. But now, if your site has 

been switched over to mobilefirst 

indexing, Google will now 

assess just the mobile version 

of your site. 

For some website owners, 

this won’t have any affect. For 

others though, it could change 

rankings dramatically. 

Why is Google making this 

change? The answer is simple: 

The majority of Google 

searches are now conducted on 

mobile devices. 

Research released in 2017 

showed that 57 percent of all 

searches on Google were on 

mobile devices. So, since most 

searches are conducted from 

mobile devices, Google wants 

its index to accurately reflect 

the experience that users will 

have when they tap to view a 

website. 

Google’s name of “mobilefirst” 

is because it will still 

fall back to viewing the desktop 

version of a site if there 

is no mobile-friendly version. 

But, if your site is missing a 

mobile-friendly version, your 

rankings will be demoted for 

mobile users. (And some commentators 

expect it could negatively 

impact your rankings for 

desktop users too.) 

So which sites will be 

affected? 

The H1 tag is 

extremely important 

for search engine 

rankings, and if you’re 

hiding a the section 

on mobile devices that 

has the H1 tag, then 

Google will no longer 

view that H1 tag when 

it crawls your site. 

If you have a nice, modern 

website that uses wellplanned 

responsive design, 

and all of the content can be 

viewed on both desktops and 

mobile devices, then there is 

no change. Googlebot will still 

see the exact same content as 

now. 

However, for sites that 

display a different version to 

mobile users then this change 

could well affect your rankings. 

If your website is responsive 

(so it resizes to fit on 

mobile devices and the URL 

stays exactly the same), check 

if there is any content that 

is hidden for mobile users. 

For example, many websites 

will hide the home page feature 

image and heading from 

mobile users. If your site does 

that, you need to check that the 

important H1 heading is not 

being hidden on mobile. 

The H1 tag is extremely 

important for search engine 

rankings, and if you’re hiding 

a the section on mobile devices 

that has the H1 tag, then Google 

will no longer view that H1 

tag when it crawls your site. 

Some DIY website systems, 

such as Weebly, switch 

out the whole page template 

for mobile users (depending on 

the theme selected). So, while 

all of the content is visible on 

the mobile site, the H1 tags 

might be quite different (e.g. 

wrapped around the company 

name instead of the main heading). 

In this situation you often 

don’t have full editing control 

of the mobile version of the 

site. 

Alternatively, some websites 

redirect mobile users 

to an “m-dot” domain – e.g. 

m.yourdomain.nz. Often this 

is done to display a more simplified 

version of the website 

to mobile users. With mobilefirst 

indexing, only this simplified 

version of the site will be 

indexed, which could dramatically 

affect your rankings, as 

Google will only see the content 

on your simplified site. 

So how do you know 

if Google has switched to 

mobile-first indexing for your 

site, and what steps should you 

take? 

Firstly, you or your web 

developer should have your 

site registered with Google 

Search Console. This is how 

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> BY JOSH MOORE 

Josh Moore is the managing director at digital marketing agency, 

Duoplus. josh@duoplus.nz www.duoplus.nz 

Google communicates with 

website owners. If Google has 

switched your site to mobilefirst 

indexing they will email 

your Search Console account 

and also put a message in your 

Search Console messages section. 

Next, make sure your website 

works well on mobile 

devices. The simplest test 

is to view the site on your 

own phone. You can also run 

Google’s Mobility Usability 

Report in Search Console. 

This will reveal all problems 

that Google identifies as being 

detrimental to mobile users. 

Finally, make sure you 

don’t have crucial content 

missing from the mobile version 

of your site. If you’re 

using m.domain.nz you need 

to look closely at the reasons 

for this, and check whether the 

mobile site is as comprehensive 

as the desktop one. If it’s 

not might be time to upgrade 

your site to a fully responsive 

site. 

Going forward, let’s run it up the flagpole 

and see what falls through the funnel 

We humans like to 

come up with new 

words and phrases – 

try listening to a couple of teenagers 

having a conversation. 

It’s sick. But do buzzwords and 

fancy terminology really help 

us tell our story better? 

In every type of business, 

the terms we use to describe 

concepts, processes and activities 

are naturally going to 

change over time. That’s one of 

the things that makes language 

and communication exciting – 

fluidity, the way it evolves as 

rapidly as society and human 

influences evolve, and how we 

use the diversity of language to 

reflect our personalities. 

You’d wouldn’t say ‘run 

it up the flagpole’ any more 

(please, tell me you wouldn’t). 

Trends change and that’s a good 

thing. 

I know I’m getting old and 

cynical, but some of the jargon 

we use in marketing these days 

either amuses or bemuses me. 

Who comes up with this stuff, 

for goodness sake! Are they trying 

to make themselves sound 

hip (or whatever the 2018 word 

for hip is) or are we supposed to 

be listening in awe at how smart 

they sound? 

It’s no different from when 

we used to talk about above-theline 

and below-the-line advertising, 

I can see that. Above-theline 

was all paid advertising, 

whether it was TV, radio or 

print; below-the-line was, well, 

pretty much everything else, so 

direct mail, brochures, displays 

and so on. When the internet 

came along (OK, I’m showing 

my age again), we added online 

and offline to the mix. If it was 

on the internet or email or was 

online, if it wasn’t it was offline. 

Nothing complicated there. 

New technologies, particularly 

social media, have 

forced us to create new ways of 

explaining an approach but, in 

many cases, those approaches 

aren’t new in themselves. For 

example, the word ‘content 

marketing’ seems to pop up all 

the time. Doesn’t all marketing 

have content – words, pictures 

or video, a story, a message? 

Well, yes, but the social 

media fun fare has given us a 

new twist on this. According to 

Wikipedia’s definition, content 

marketing “is a type of marketing 

that involves the creation 

and sharing of online material 

(such as videos, blogs, and 

social media posts) that does 

not explicitly promote a brand 

but is intended to stimulate 

interest in its products or services.” 

Apart from the choice 

of media, what we’re doing 

here is nothing new, but now 

we have such an extensive marketing 

toolkit, I concede that we 

do need a new terminology in 

order to differentiate. 

There are some odd words 

doing the rounds for the way 

we plan and think, let alone 

how we execute our ideas. Like 

disruption, agile and, my personal 

hate, ideation. They’re all 

TELLING YOUR STORY 

> BY VICKI JONES 

Vicki Jones is director of Dugmore Jones, Hamilton-based brand 

management consultancy. Email vicki@dugmorejones.co.nz 

on the buzz-word bingo card for 

sure. 

Disruption. Is that like ‘zigging 

when others zag’? For centuries, 

innovators have shaken 

things up in their particular 

area, it’s nothing new and we 

all understand what it means in 

a business context. Disruptive 

marketing professes to be all 

about connecting brands with 

customers through an unfamiliar 

route, or by challenging their 

thinking. Well, isn’t that just 

smart use of creative ideas? 

Agile. Is agile done badly 

simply an excuse for poor planning? 

Just saying. 

Don’t get me started on 

ideation. I’m probably missing 

the point and there’s actually a 

wonderful process behind the 

concept if it’s applied properly 

but, researching this article, I 

came across multiple references 

to the word ideation getting a 

bad rap, even ridiculed. 

My advice? If marketers try 

and bamboozle you with jargon, 

insist on the plain English 

explanation. Get them to relate 

what it means to your particular 

business challenges. Call them 

out. 

I stumbled across an old 

NBR article where an equally 

cynical commentator called 

Scott Berkun put it astutely 

but hopefully not too unkindly: 

“Pay attention to who uses 

the most jargon: it’s never the 

brightest. It’s those who want to 

be perceived as the best and the 

brightest, something they know 

they are not. They use cheap 

language tricks to intimidate, 

distract, and confuse, hoping to 

sneak past those afraid to ask 

what they really mean.” 

It’s more than 60 years 

since the phrase ‘Keep it simple, 

stupid’ emerged from the 

US Navy as a design principle 

that is still relevant today. Of 

course, we ironically turned it 

into the KISS acronym because 

we just can’t help ourselves. 

We humans may never curb our 

penchant for buzzwords and 

phrases, but KISS is one we 

should all aim to uphold. Simple 

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To suspend or not to suspend 

When an employee is facing disciplinary 

proceedings, particularly if the allegations 

are of a serious nature, it is almost a given 

that you will have one unhappy employee 

on your hands. An employer may naturally 

assume that suspending the employee 

during any disciplinary proceedings or 

investigation, will resolve the issue. 

However, employers 

need to be wary that 

suspension is not an 

automatic right available to 

an employer in these circumstances, 

and the grounds for 

justifying a suspension may 

present a higher threshold than 

one might first imagine. 

To justify suspending an 

employee, the suspension 

needs to be lawful as well as 

substantively and procedurally 

justified. In order for it to be 

lawful, the employment agreement 

needs to contain a clause 

that allows the employer to 

suspend, usually on full pay. 

It is a rare employment 

agreement that does not contain 

such a clause, but it is also 

a rare suspension that will be 

justified without a suspension 

clause, so check the employment 

agreement first. 

The next hurdle is to substantively 

justify a suspension. 

There are relatively few substantive 

grounds which justify 

a suspension. The first is where 

there is a high chance (not just 

a possibility) of an employee 

interfering with an investigation, 

either by intimidating 

or manipulating witnesses or 

by destroying evidence. An 

employer would need to have 

sound evidence that demonstrates 

the existence of such a 

risk. 

The employer 

merely informed Mr 

Hamilton he was 

being suspended, 

and then dismissed 

him following a 

disciplinary process. 

Complainants being 

uncomfortable working alongside 

an accused during the 

investigation, is insufficient 

to justify suspension, and an 

employer might look at other 

actions such as changing work 

assignments or reporting lines 

during an investigation, to 

alleviate such discomfort. 

A second reason which may 

substantively justify suspension 

is where there is evidence 

that sabotage to an employer’s 

business during an investigation 

is highly likely. Again, an 

employer would need to point 

to sound evidence of this, not 

merely the possibility of sabotage, 

which could be said 

to exist in any case where an 

unhappy employee is facing 

disciplinary proceedings. 

The final reason that may 

substantively justify a suspension 

is where the employee 

works in a safety sensitive 

area, the allegations raised 

relate to negligence in performing 

those duties and 

there are no other duties the 

employee can be assigned to 

during the investigation. 

In addition to justifying a 

suspension substantively, an 

employer needs to show that 

the suspension was carried 

out in a fair manner. This will 

usually require an employer 

to inform an employee that 

suspension is being proposed, 

the reasons why the employer 

believes suspension is necessary 

and giving the employee 

the opportunity to comment on 

the proposal, before making a 

final decision to suspend. 

The 2008 case of Hamilton 

v B & D Doors Limited, gives 

some indication of just how 

high the suspension threshold 

is. In this case, the relationship 

between the employee, Mr 

Hamilton, and the employer, 

B & D Doors, had deteriorated 

due to what the employer saw 

as performance issues. 

B & D Doors made garage 

doors, which included a relatively 

new division that made 

wooden doors. Mr Hamilton 

was in charge of this division. 

Mr Hamilton was temporarily 

replaced as manager of the 

wooden door division, in an 

effort to increase the production 

in this division. 

Central to production, was 

a machine which cut wood to 

an exact size. The machine was 

automatically set to the size, 

and a considerable amount of 

deliberate effort was required 

to change the settings by 

even a millimetre. Following 

a lunch break, when only Mr 

Hamilton was seen near the 

machine, the settings were 

found to have been altered by 

three millimetres, rendering 

the wood cut at the altered 

sizing unusable. Subsequent 

alterations were also made in 

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Email: erin@practicalegal.co.nz phone: 027 459 3375 

relation to other calibrations 

on the machine, and on one 

Saturday, the machine instructions 

were found to have been 

changed from English to German, 

rendering it unusable 

until the Monday morning 

when it, somewhat miraculously, 

reverted to English 

when Mr Hamilton resumed 

work. 

Not surprisingly, the 

employer concluded that Mr 

Hamilton was responsible for 

the alterations to the machine, 

in an attempt to sabotage the 

business. The employer merely 

informed Mr Hamilton he was 

being suspended, and then dismissed 

him following a disciplinary 

process. The Employment 

Relations Authority 

upheld Mr Hamilton’s grievances 

for unjustified suspension 

and dismissal, awarding 

him $8000 in tax-free compensation 

and $11,000 gross in 

lost remuneration. 

In relation to the suspension, 

the Authority held that 

with no written employment 

agreement, there was clearly 

no written suspension clause 

and the employer had not 

offered the employee any 

meaningful opportunity to 

comment on suspension, 

before making a final decision 

n the matter. 

The employer challenged 

this decision in the Employment 

Court. While the 

Employment Court upheld the 

suspension as unjustified given 

the lack of a contractual suspension 

clause and failure to 

consult on suspension, Judge 

Couch assessed the employee’s 

contribution to the situation 

as 100 percent and also 

found there was no evidence 

that the employee had suffered 

as a result of the suspension 

and therefore did not award 

any remedies for the unjustified 

suspension. The Court 

described the evidence justifying 

dismissal as “straightforward 

and compelling” leading 

His Honour to assume that 

the evidence provided to the 

Authority must have been significantly 

different. The remedies 

ordered by the Authority 

were set aside, and the 

employee received nothing. 

Consider a career in tech 

Choosing a career can be 

a tough time for teens. 

Decisions made before 

reaching adulthood impact the 

rest of their lives. 

Technology is disrupting 

the workplace so much that 

we can’t be certain whether 

jobs that are here today will 

not be gone tomorrow. 

The information technology 

(IT) sector is at the heart 

of the disruption. Not only is 

it likely to get stronger, as it 

continues to transform, but 

there is a global shortage in all 

walks of tech. 

New Zealand is no different 

from anywhere else in the 

world, but the Kiwi can-do 

attitude puts our technology 

professionals head and shoulders 

above the international 

competition. Anyone who puts 

their mind to a career in IT in 

New Zealand will not only be 

set up for life but could earn 

well if they are among the best 

in their field. 

Company-X recently 

opened its doors to scouts 

from St Columba’s and St 

Peter’s Scout groups in Frankton 

and Melville, Hamilton. 

Senior developer Marcel van 

de Steeg encouraged more 

than 40 scouts to do their computer 

badge by showing them 

fun technology he had built 

especially for their visit. At the 

heart of his presentation was 

a ping pong ball firing robot 

which captured their imaginations 

and had nearly every 

scout in the room express an 

interest in a planned coding 

camp. Hopefully, this will 

result in scouts completing 

their computer badge and considering 

a career in IT. 

The same goes for the 

technology faculty students of 

Hamilton Boys’ High School 

that Marcel recently visited. 

He taught the high school 

students how to write their 

own computer games, how 

to publish them and how to 

market them online. Marcel’s 

involvement at Boys’ 

High is part of the Secondary 

School-Employer Partnership 

(SSEP) led by the Smart 

Waikato Education Business 

Network. 

“Evidently, the supply of 

digitally skilled talent for 

the New Zealand economy is 

insufficient,” said the Digital 

Skills for a Digital Nation 

report published by the Digital 

Skills Forum early this year. 

“Given this is a global 

issue too, we cannot rely on 

immigration to fill future 

skills gaps. More focus needs 

to be placed on developing a 

strong domestic pipeline of 

talent through our education 

system and other education 

initiatives.” 

The forum’s solution was 

to build the talent pipeline 

through ten steps which we, at 

Company-X, thoroughly support. 

Those steps are: 

1. Make sure every child is 

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2. Help all Kiwis to understand 

the importance of 

digital skills 

3. Increase the numbers 

studying advanced digital 

skills 

4. Actively encourage a more 

diverse group of Kiwis 

into digital technology 

5. Undertake a programme of 

constant digital attraction 

6. Develop and promote 

pathways into digital 

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7. Develop a platform to support 

internships 

8. Develop programmes to 

support re-entry to work 

9. Create upskilling programmes 

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to be hit by automation 

10. Educate the market on 

importance of training and 

development 

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Block F which faces the 

complex’s main entrance off 

Queen St next to McDonalds 

and Nissan, includes a 

Hell Pizza, Epiphany Donuts, 

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software firm Nyriad, 

Vivo Hair & Beauty, Snap Fitness 

and a Repairtech store. 

All retail spaces and apartments 

in these two blocks are 

occupied. 

Finishing stage one of 

Lakewood Cambridge is a 

significant achievement, says 

Ben. 

“It has been a two-and-ahalf-year 

process to where we 

are now. When we started the 

site, a former railway yard, 

was a blank canvas. Waipa 

District Council has been very 

supportive. We’ve tried to 

design something that complements 

the town and caters 

to local needs.” 

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the retail outlets opening in 

Lakewood Cambridge are 

seen as complementary with 

the existing boutique businesses 

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Cambridge people have spoken 

with their feet and most 

of the of the apartments and 

townhouses have so far been 

snapped up by locals. 

“We think it’s a great 

reflection on how the locals 

are receiving Lakewood.” 

Huge planning involved 

Ben says a huge amount of 

research went into designing 

and attracting the right types 

of businesses to Lakewood 

Cambridge. Before commencing 

the development, Greenstone 

commissioned three 

demographic reports where 

specialist economists studied 

the town and referenced BNZ 

Paymark data among other 

means to understand where 

local people were spending 

their discretionary money. 

“It showed that a lot of that 

discretionary spend was outside 

the town.” 

By examining the data 

Greenstone was able to identify 

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of what Lakewood tenants 

needed,” says Ben. 

The research also showed 

the distinct advantages Cambridge 

has as a town which 

draw people to it. Ben likens 

the town to Havelock North in 

Hawke’s Bay as an attractive 

place to live. 

“Cambridge is very similar 

to that. A beautiful little town 

and only a 20 minute commute 

into Hamilton. From an Aucklander’s 

view that commute 

is nothing. You can definitely 

have the best of work and lifestyle 

out of Cambridge.” 

He says Cambridge has all 

the “metrics” to attract businesses 

such as high population 

growth, good educational 

prospects, high income-earning 

residents and good lifestyle 

and weather. 

“Cambridge hasn’t really 

had any new retail development 

of a sizeable nature for 

some years. When we first 

started planning Lakewood 

our gut feel was that there 

would be a number of businesses 

who would like to be 

in the town but haven’t had 

the opportunity. There is an 

extremely low vacancy rate 

in the CBD which is a good 

litmus test for whether a town 

needs more footprint. 

“And now that’s what 

we’ve seen. Most of the businesses 

coming into Lakewood 

are either national brands or 

regional businesses that haven’t 

had any presence in Cambridge.” 

Planning the layout of 

Lakewood Cambridge was a 

complex, task given the site is 

an unusual T shape coming off 

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“You need to do a lot of 

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not your traditional retail or 

office accommodation site. 

It has a few challenges trying 

it connect it to the town 

centre and the lake reserve as 

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“The hotel owner-operators 

are originally from the 

region. They are very experienced 

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The hotel block will be finished 

towards the middle of 

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Construction will also soon 

begin on the centrepiece of 

Lakewood Cambridge, an 

entertainment hub ‘barn’ featuring 

a restaurant and pub 

surrounding by seating. The 

building will comprise big 

open ceilings and lots of space 

and glass fitting in with the 

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A third block also expected 

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comprises a large block of 

office space, retail and some 

medical-based businesses. 

Further to the east on the 

site is land earmarked for a 

large child care centre. 

Fosters will shortly begin 

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of townhouses, also expected 

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Ben says about 75 percent of 

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Greenstone plans 30 townhouses 

towards the eastern 

outlook of Lakewood, to go 

with the 16 apartments already 

completed in Block B. He says 

the design of the townhouses 

has become quite bespoke as a 

number of owners have asked 

for bigger and personalised 

units. Townhouses range in 

size with the largest now being 

more than 400 square metres 

including extensive garaging. 

“They are very bespoke in 

their design. Everyone wants 

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the abundance of amenities at 

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so for example a mother could 

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lots of experience to this task. 

At the start of the job we really 

challenged them to work with 

the council and with feedback 

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something on the site to really 

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Ben says a great deal of 

attention and expense has 

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“For example the Block 

B apartments have very high 

studs and exposed ceilings. 

It’s all been done to look good 

rather than keep heights to the 

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While construction has been a 

little more expensive, the end 

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There are superb views 

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the apartments, townhouses 

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“You are looking over both 

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All the shops along the lake 

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town centre. 

Ben says the mixed-use 

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“We haven’t really had 

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Drones provide bird’s 

eye view of network 

Smash through gorse or send up a drone? 

It’s an easy choice for WEL 

Networks staff who are now 

routinely using unmanned 

aerial vehicles, or ‘drones’ for a 

bird’s eye view of power lines 

in what’s proving to be a positive 

business decision. 

During the past 18 months, 

WEL Networks has introduced 

five drones to its maintenance 

programme and according to 

field service delivery manager, 

Mark Keller the results so far 

have been “brilliant”. 

Mark says the drones can 

assist in a number of tasks 

like inspecting the top of poles 

and managing vegetation and 

they’re extremely valuable in 

remote areas. 

“In the past when we 

needed to inspect lines through 

gullies we had to send people 

out to walk through all the 

gorse across difficult terrain, 

which might take two or three 

hours on foot. Now we can fly 

the drones through in a matter 

of minutes. It is definitely a lot 

more efficient – it’s quicker and 

much safer for our patrols.” 

“It’s become one of the most 

important tools in our toolkit 

when it comes to protecting our 

staff in lone worker situations.” 

Mark says another significant 

benefit is the ability to see 

things that they can’t normally 

see from the ground, such as 

damage at the very top of poles 

and finding branches which are 

growing too close to power 

lines. 

“Some of the wooden poles 

get holes in their core, or some 

of the concrete poles get damaged 

on the top which of course 

we can’t see from the ground or 

even up high in buckets so by 

flying the drone over the top of 

the line we can find potential 

damage on the network before 

there’s an issue.” 

WEL staff has also 

made a commitment 

to be the best in 

service… five 

staff have recently 

completed specialist 

flight training at the 

Massey University 

School of Aviation 

to become certified 

drone pilots. 

Drones can also hover 

above lines to identify damage 

after weather events. 

The value of using drones 

on the network was highlighted 

recently when stringing up 

new lines to a repeater on the 

Hakarimata Hill, north of Hamilton. 

Instead of using a helicopter 

at a considerable cost, 

WEL used a couple of drones 

to plot the best position for the 

poles. 

“Two guys with a drone 

took three hours to complete 

the work, rather than flying in a 

helicopter for the same amount 

of time. It is a huge difference 

in cost and much easier to 

direct the drone up and down. 

That was a significant cost saving 

for us as a business.” 

Mark says WEL understands 

there are privacy concerns 

around the use of drones 

and is assuring members of the 

public it is following all the 

rules set down by the relevant 

regulatory organisations. 

“We have an Unmanned 

Aircraft Operator Certificate 

issued by the Civil Aviation 

Authority and we’re adhering 

to all local council requirements. 

We’ve also developed 

our own policy guidelines 

around our drone use and any 

images gathered by the drones 

are stored securely and in 

alignment with our privacy 

principles.” 

Although, often the footage 

recorded of Waikato countryside 

is so stunning and unique 

that landowners request a copy 

for the family archives. 

“WEL staff has also made 

a commitment to be the best 

in service… five staff have 

One of WEL’s certified drone pilots testing a new drone 

which is proving to be extremely valuable for the business. 

recently completed specialist 

flight training at the Massey 

University School of Aviation 

to become certified drone 

pilots.” 

Due to the success of the 

new assets WEL Networks is 

looking to grow its drone fleet, 

including introducing a larger 

unit with an infra-red heat 

sensor and ultraviolet camera, 

which can pick up damaged 

insulators or connectors before 

they actually fail. 

“This will allow us to 

repair the damage through a 

planned outage, rather than 

affecting our customers with 

an unplanned outage which is 

generally of a longer duration, 

because we have to spend time 

trying to find the fault before 

we begin work. 

“It saves us significant time 

and money and reduces the 

inconvenience to our customers.” 

LIVINGSTONE WELCOMES 

National Sundry Works Manager 

The opportunity to join an iconic 

Waikato construction company, 

was not to be passed up by 

Waipa’s own David Leeson. 

David joins Livingstone from the 

integrated dairy manufacturing 

industry, where he has held various 

management roles, bringing a diverse 

background in construction, engineering 

and manufacturing industries to the 

newly formed position. 

“From the day I walked in the door 

and met the Livingstone team, I knew 

I needed to be part of the journey” says 

David, “I am confident in my ability to 

translate Livingstone’s vision through 

commercial strategic positioning and 

collaboration, while respecting the 

companies 71-year history”. 

David is looking forward to supporting 

the company’s fantastic culture and 

ever-increasing success, to become the 

preferred building maintenance and 

asset management organisation. 

Within the Waikato, David has lead 

teams in the construction, engineering 

and manufacturing industries and is 

now looking forward to his new role. 

“The Livingstone Sundry team has 

such a wide range of expertise from 

responsive maintenance, programmed 

works, through to project development 

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and our team is ready to meet the 

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Productivity lifts 

wage, not strikes 

There has been a significant increase in 

strike action in recent months, the like of 

which we have not seen in recent times. 

While it may be passed 

off as the public sector 

seeking to rectify 

low wage increases of the last 

nine years or so, what is missing 

from most of the coverage 

and commentary is where productivity 

sits in this equation. 

Strikes are costly for both 

workers and businesses and an 

action of last resort. A negotiated 

settlement is far preferable 

to strike action. And strikes 

do nothing to increase productivity. 

The Productivity Commission 

has recently released an 

excellent paper on why lifting 

New Zealand’s productivity 

has been difficult and 

the challenges this presents. 

It points to the fact that the 

hours worked per capita in 

New Zealand are among the 

highest in the OECD, but the 

value produced from the New 

Zealand labour force is among 

the lowest. 

Basically, our wages are 

lower than other OECD countries 

because our productivity 

is lower. 

The takeout from the Commission’s 

work is that in the 

long term, wages can only rise 

when productivity rises. 

From a public policy perspective, 

it would seem that 

this is a crucial issue that 

needs to be addressed by any 

government before it seeks to 

address our industrial relations 

landscape. 

The country needs a legislative 

framework that promotes 

productive employment 

relationships. The Future of 

Work Forum is yet to convene, 

and this is where employers, 

government and unions will 

shape the policies required to 

equip workers and businesses 

to adapt to the rapidly changing 

nature of work. 

Today, we operate in 

a very different world. 

Your customers have 

choice. They can 

purchase their goods 

or services from 

you, or they can look 

around the globe. 

Which is why we are puzzled 

by the haste undertaken 

by the Government to push 

new employment legislation 

through, without having first 

looked at the policy framework 

it seeks to deliver to. 

You may have seen our “Fix 

the Bill” campaign which calls 

on Government to explain how 

the proposed changes will help 

New Zealand grow. 

Many of the proposed 

changes in the Employment 

Relations Amendment Bill 

will result in bringing more 

compulsion into a workplace, 

such as forcing businesses to 

settle a collective agreement 

even if the parties are unable 

to agree. 

We do not want to see a 

return to a “them v us” mentality 

for industrial relations, 

nor a time of low economic 

growth, high unemployment 

and rising inflation. Long 

gone are the days of a closed 

economy, when strike action 

could potentially bring the 

country to its knees – and 

businesses knew any resulting 

agreed wage increases could 

be passed on to customers who 

had no choice. 

Today, we operate in a very 

different world. Your customers 

have choice. They can purchase 

their goods or services 

from you, or they can look 

around the globe. 

New Zealand’s economic 

fundamentals are sound, and 

we have had one of the highest 

growth rates in the OECD and 

among the lowest unemployment 

rates in the world. 

Therefore, it is disturbing 

to hear recent reports of poor 

productivity, slumping business 

confidence and forced 

wage increases potentially 

driving up inflation. 

The EMA believes the 

series of recent business-related 

commentary on these 

economic indicators adds to 

our call for the rethink on the 

Employment Relations Bill 

and other industrial relations 

HELPING BUSINESS SUCCEED 

> BY KIM CAMPBELL 

Kim Campbell is chief executive of the Employers and 

Manufacturers Association kim.campbell@ema.co.nz 

legislation in the pipeline. 

There is a significant roll 

call of employment law legislative 

change that is also a 

significant factor in businesses 

putting a temporary hold on 

their hiring and investment 

plans. 

Each of the proposed 

changes is a focus for business, 

and some of these are wholeheartedly 

welcomed such as 

the review of the Holidays 

Act. Yet, when combined they 

represent a significant rewrite 

of the employment relations 

landscape that has been the 

platform for New Zealand’s 

economic performance in the 

past decade – despite earthquakes 

and the Global Financial 

Crisis. 

Have a read of what we are 

asking the Government and if 

you agree add your name to 

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Waikato Explorer 

launches catamaran 

as part of expansion 

Waikato Explorer river 

cruises has made a 

significant step in 

expanding its operations with 

the purchase of a new catamaran. 

A new purpose-built shallow-water 

cruise and charter 

vessel for the Waikato River 

will launch in August. 

Kiwi Cat is a 12.5 metre 

catamaran licensed to carry 44 

passengers. 

Waikato Explorer which 

has been running cruises since 

2012, plans to run its new vessel 

as a floating café daily from 

September. 

The company’s existing vessel 

Cynthia Dew will be running 

return cruises to Mystery Creek 

on selected days. 

Waikato Explorer managing 

director Darren Mills says, 

“With fantastic new facilities 

now in place at Hamilton Gardens 

and a new pontoon planned 

for the city, the time is right to 

grow the business as demand 

for our cruises is increasing.” 

“The new vessel draws only 

800 mm so she will be perfect 

for the sometimes-shallow 

waters of Waikato.” 

“The new vessel is also 

powered by outboard motors 

which means less emissions and 

motors that are a lot quieter as 

well.” 

Waikato Explorer’s new catamaran will 

launch on the Waikato River in August. 

Cambell to step down from top job at EMA 

EMA chief executive Kim Campbell 

plans to step down in November. 

Kim Campbell is to step 

down from his role as 

CEO of the Employers 

& Manufacturers Association 

(EMA). 

After leading the EMA 

since 2011, Mr Campbell has 

announced he intends to resign 

as chief executive at EMA’s 

annual general meeting on 

November 22. 

“Kim is an outstanding advocate 

for business, and the needs 

of business. He has done a sterling 

job in leading the organisation 

through significant change 

in the past seven years and leaves 

the EMA in great shape, says 

EMA president, Andrew Hunt. 

“His belief in the work of 

the EMA and focus on helping 

businesses succeed has been 

uncompromising. 

“He now wishes to step 

away from the day-to-day role 

of leading the organisation. 

Through his directorships and 

extensive network I’m sure he 

will remain active in the business 

community. 

“Under Kim’s leadership, 

we have seen the EMA grow 

and transform. He has achieved 

numerous policy successes. 

“Some of his highlights 

include being an active 

participant in the formation of 

what is now known as Resource 

Reform NZ, which is leading 

the charge on the broad consensus 

to reform our resource management 

systems. 

“He led a coalition to have 

the car park tax stopped and has 

always been a leading voice in 

the trade agenda debate. 

“And of most recent note, 

the above the line campaign 

which galvanised our members 

to ask Government to consider 

the ramifications of the raft of 

employment relations changes 

in the pipeline. 

“In addition to the government 

relations and advocacy 

work EMA is renowned for, Kim 

also oversaw the development of 

our award-winning business and 

conference centre which is a visible 

hub for all our members. 

“He has led the review and 

enhancement of EMA’s accounting 

and customer management 

systems. He has expanded the 

EMA’s service offering to members 

in the area of employment 

relations and health and safety, 

and has substantially grown the 

organisation’s balance sheet. 

“I would like to take this 

opportunity to thank Kim for 

his enormous contribution to the 

growth and success of EMA and 

the wider business community. 

We now have time to recruit a 

new chief executive and transition 

to new leadership,” says Mr 

Hunt. 

Ideally, Mr Campbell would 

like hand over to a new chief 

executive by November 22 but 

will remain in the role temporarily 

if a suitable replacement has 

not been found by then.

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Ten signs your communication 

needs an update 

PR AND COMMUNICATIONS 

> BY HEATHER CLAYCOMB 

Heather Claycomb is director of HMC Communications, a 

Hamilton-based, award-winning public relations agencys. 

Let’s face the facts: it’s July, it’s winter, it’s 

wet - or worse, it’s dry - and the chilly midyear 

is a bit depressing. 

It’s times like these that 

call for a great big giggle 

to joggle you out of your 

wintery funk. So, for all of you 

who are feeling the blues, this 

column is for you. 

Grab a coffee – or something 

stiffer – and take a look 

at my top ten signs that your 

corporate communications 

need an update. I recommend 

you read it out loud with a 

few work colleagues for best 

effect. 

But read with caution, 

because it’s possible a few 

signs just might ring true. And 

if that’s the case, don’t worry. 

I’ve included some handy tips 

to help you spring back into 

the 21st Century by spring. 

Ten signs your corporate 

communication needs an 

update: 

1. Viewing your website on 

your phone requires a magnifying 

glass – Statistics vary 

but more than 50 percent of 

website sessions are viewed 

on mobile devices. Visitors 

will not persevere if they can’t 

easily read your site in mobile 

form. You are years behind the 

times, so bite the bullet and 

invest in a new website before 

you lose another sale. 

2. Your image library is 

exclusively iPhone photos 

with varying effects – There’s 

no denying some creative 

folk have a knack for capturing 

incredible photos on 

their phone. But that knack is 

not something grasped by the 

masses. Investing in a professional 

photoshoot several 

times a year will yield a great 

return on investment. Photos 

shot under great lighting by an 

expert go a long way towards 

communicating a professional 

image that resonates. 

3. Clipart stick men feature 

in company documents – Just 

stop. Stop. 

4. You’ve used Comic Sans 

font in the last 30 days – 

There is no place for clever 

fonts in corporate communication. 

Keep it to Arial and 

Times New Roman – Calibri if 

you must. And, for the love of 

God, there’s never an appropriate 

time for WordArt. 

5. Memos are a comms channel, 

commonly addressed 

to All Staff with the words 

‘please be advised’ – Even 

if you are a large, corporate 

organisation, the days of formal 

written staff communication 

are over, rover. If you 

wouldn’t speak the words to a 

group of staff whom you know 

well, do not put the words 

in writing. Staff will absorb 

information and be encouraged 

to join positive conversations 

when your language is 

professional, yet less formal 

and approachable. 

6. MS Publisher and MS 

Paint are essential software 

in your design arsenal – This 

is so 1995. If your budget can’t 

extend to getting professional 

design help, there are a raft 

of excellent, free design programmes 

that will help you 

look more professional. Canva 

is a great one (www.canva. 

com). 

7. You’ve still got a fax 

number on your email signature 

– Unless you are a pharmacist 

or possibly a lawyer, 

no one is faxing you anytime 

soon. What you should include 

in your email signature are 

links to social media channels, 

your Skype name and consider 

a link to your LinkedIn profile 

(Not on LinkedIn? Oh no, you 

do need help!). 

8. You’re taking a waitand-see 

approach to getting 

on social media – If you’re 

holding out to see if this social 

media thing catches on before 

you get on the bus, I’m sorry to 

inform you the double-decker 

has left the station. It’s a very 

rare business who shouldn’t 

be on at least one social media 

channel. Don’t worry, there’s 

still time to launch before the 

daffodils burst forth. 

9. #ThrowbackThursday 

and #FridayFunny are a 

routine part of your social 

posts – I give you kudos for 

being on social, but if you 

haven’t updated your posting 

plan in a while, then it’s time 

for a refresh. The odd throwback 

or funny post is perfectly 

acceptable – but read the room 

and consider whether it needs 

to happen every week. Change 

it up, do something different. 

And, step away from the 

memes. 

10. When distributing company 

news, you still talk 

about daily deadlines and 

embargoes – The daily news 

deadline is well and truly dead. 

With online news at the forefront, 

news cycles are 24/7. 

That means putting news out 

embargoed is rarely a necessary 

strategy unless you’re 

the Prime Minister’s office. If 

you’ve got a great news story, 

time it right and get it to the 

right journo and it can be in 

front of your audience in literally 

minutes. 

Believe it or not, there are 

only 20 weeks until Christmas, 

so warmer, sunnier and happier 

days are just around the 

corner. In the meantime, that 

gives you just enough time to 

make a few changes to update 

your communications before 

Santa arrives.

WAIKATO 

F 

A supplement of Waikato Business News 

Textural 

healing 

Holah Homes 

WAIKATO REGION’S TOP HOME BUILDS ANNOUNCED 

Neben Morris Media congratulates Supreme New Build Winner Holah Homes and 

Supreme Renovation Winner Urban Homes for their outstanding success at the 2018 

Waikato Master Builders House of the Year Awards. We are also proud to congratulate 

all other Waikato award winners. See story on page 11.


HOLAH HOMES 

Another outstanding Holah Home 

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HOLAH HOMES 


3 

Craftmanship a key 

for Supreme House 

of the Year winners 

Winning Waikato Master Builders 2018 

Supreme House of the Year for the first 

time was a huge moment for Hamilton 

construction company Holah Homes. 

But just as special – for 

personal reasons - was 

one of the other six 

awards the firm collected for 

a Pauanui beach house – the 

Regional Craftmanship Award. 

Enscribed on the Craftmanship 

Award is the name 

Clyde Holah, Phil, Marty and 

Grant Holah’s grandfather who 

with their father Alan set up 

the business in 1962 and who 

was part of a small group of 

Waikato Master Builders members 

who donated the Craftsmanship 

Award. 

Secondly the award reflects 

the pure carpentry element 

which every good builder 

strives for. It means a lot to 

Holah Homes which prides 

itself on its quality and finishing. 

Holah Homes are design 

builders. Each build is different 

and for the last 20 years 

the company has preferred to 

employ its own builders rather 

than sub-contract out to ensure 

quality is maintained. 

“It was a bit of a surprise 

to win so many awards,” says 

managing director Phil of 

the Waikato Master Builders 

Awards night at Claudelands 

Event Centre on July 13. 

“We kind of hoped for a 

gold and a category win but to 

get seven was a surprise. And 

the Supreme and the Craftmanship 

Awards are the big ones 

for us.” 

Holah Homes’ Barrett 

house in Pauanui also netted 

the company a Gold Award, 

a Category Award for a home 

over $2 million and Regional 

Lifestyle Award for Kitchen, 

Bathroom and Outdoor Living. 

The beachfront house 

which scooped so many 

awards was a labour of love 

for the Holah brothers: nine 

months in the planning and 13 

months in construction. Features 

included its extensive 

use of exposed natural timber 

inside and out, floor to ceiling 

windows to allow sea views 

from either side of the house 

and an in-ground wine cellar 

accessed by a spiral staircase. 

The judges said the modern 

family home impressed 

them with its well thought-out 

design with the natural timber 

finishes to the internal walls 

and ceilings providing a warm, 

ambient feel and a strong textural 

element. 

That’s why we always 

design and build 

because we don’t 

believe the one house 

fits all approach. 

“The use of floor-to-ceiling 

windows opens the house up 

to extensive sea views. It also 

allows this relatively small 

home to appear more expansive.” 

Phil says what probably 

helped Holah Homes land the 

Craftmanship Award was the 

emphasis on carpentry with the 

sheer amount of timber used on 

the house. 

“The shining star of the 

whole thing is the timber - 

there’s so much of it. It’s not 

done in a way where you walk 

into a house and think there’s 

so much timber. Everything 

has been so well finished and 

the interior designer and architect 

did such a great job that 

when you merge everything 

together it just feels right,” 

says Phil. 

With all the beams exposed 

he says builders spent “a truckload 

of time” making sure all 

the detail was right. 

“With this style of house 

there is nowhere to hide. 

Everything is there to be seen 

and if it is wrong you see it.” 

The scale or exposed beams 

also made electrical work challenging 

with no place to hide 

cabling. 

For Holah Homes, the 

Supreme Award is the culmination 

of massive planning on the 

project and tremendous communication 

between the three 

Holah brothers, architects Peddle 

Thorp and the client. 

Nine months of painstaking 

planning was followed by 

a 13 month stint on-site led 

by Grant Holah who with the 

other builders endured some 

horrendous days of continuous 

rain. 

Phil credits architects Peddle 

Thorp for the beach house’s 

ingenious design which allows 

residents to sit on the sheltered 

side of the house but still look 

through glass out on to the 

beach. 

Installing the wine cellar 

imported from the United 

Kingdom proved a challenge, 

particularly the task of digging 

the cellar into unstable beach 

soil. 

Holah Homes – now 56 

years old - has about 20 staff 

including office staff, quantity 

surveyors and builders. 

Phil feels that a key to the 

company’s success is that the 

three directors have a lot of 

knowledge in each of their 

fields and can cover a lot of 

ground. They are very visible 

for clients. 

“It doesn’t matter what 

stage it is, the client is always 

dealing with a director.” 

Another key is the company’s 

philosophy that everything 

should be designed for 

the people who are building 

the house. 

“That’s why we always 

design and build because we 

don’t believe the one house fits 

all approach.” 

Phil acknowledges the 

approach can be challenging 

as the team never builds the 

same house twice. In fact in the 

company’s whole history it has 

never repeated a house exactly 

the same. But the difficulty 

and complexity of some of 

the builds and the satisfaction 

of clients is reward in itself. 

Awards are just the icing on 

the cake.


HOLAH HOMES 

New Home over $2 Million 

HOLAH HOMES 

Textural 

healing 

PAUANUI 

Imagined as a cluster of tents gathered 

around a fire, this striking holiday home is 

a pitch-perfect fusion of Kiwi beach living 

and modern tropical styling. 

The 255sqm layout packs 

a lot in – five bedrooms, 

four living areas and three 

bathrooms – so there’s room for 

extended family and friends too. 

Open-plan living capitalises on 

captivating coastal views, with 

seamless flow to multiple outdoor 

areas. The private central 

courtyard with fire pit is a hot 

topic of conversation on cosy 

nights under the stars. With all 

three wings opening to a boardwalk 

and landscaping, this sundrenched 

sanctuary is a real 

nature lover. The build utilises 

a limited palette of well-selected 

materials to create a striking 

whole. Exposed structural elements 

deliver appealing texture, 

inside and out. The high stud and 

pitched ceilings create breathtaking 

openness and ambience. 

Uplights enhance the atmosphere 

after dark. An in-ground 

cellar with glass ceiling, custom 

shelving and a stargazing skylight 

in the master bedroom take 

this getaway to the next level of 

luxury. 

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11 

Waikato region’s top 

home builds announced 

A Pauanui home and a Hamilton renovation 

have won this year’s Supreme Awards in 

the Waikato Registered Master Builders 

2018 House of the Year competition. 

Holah Homes won seven 

regional awards at 

the competition. They 

were awarded the Waikato 

Registered Master Builders 

2018 Supreme House of the 

Year, a Gold Award and Category 

win for the New Home 

over $2 million award for their 

WINNERS 

Pauanui home. They were also 

awarded the Craftmanship 

Award, the Plumbing World 

Bathroom Excellence Award, 

the Heart of the Home Kitchen 

Award and the Outdoor Living 

Award. 

Urban Homes was awarded 

the Waikato Registered Master 

Builders 2018 Supreme Renovation 

of the Year, along with a 

Gold Award and Category win 

for the Bunnings Renovation 

$500,000 - $1 million award. 

Urban Homes had three 

other homes receive awards in 

the competition - a Gold Award 

and Category win for the New 

Home $550,000 - $700,000 

award, a Gold Award and 

Category win for the Volume/ 

Group Housing New Home 

$450,000 - $700,000 award 

and a Gold Award for the GIB 

Show Home Award. 

Waikato Registered Master Builders 2018 House of the Year 

New home over $2 million 

Gold & Category....Holah Homes 

CARTERS New Home $1 million to $2 million 

Gold & Category....Stewart Hanna Limited 

Gold.......................Karl Kampenhout Builders Ltd 

Gold.......................J.A. Bell Building Ltd 

Silver.....................Andrew Tiddy Limited 

Bronze...................TDM Homes 

New Home $550,000 - $700,000 

Gold & Category....Urban Homes 

Gold.......................Design Builders (Waikato) Ltd 

PlaceMakers New Home $450,000 to $550,000 

Gold & Category....Beeson Brothers Limited 

Silver.....................G.D Pringle Building Limited 

Resene New Home up to $450,000 

Gold & Category....... Design Builders (Waikato) Limited 

Silver.....................Jennian Homes Coromandel Ltd 

Bunnings Renovation $500,000 - $1 million 


Gold.......................Grant Stewart Building Limited 

Gold.......................Trendset Build Limited 

GIB Show Home Award 

Gold & Category....Brown Construction Limited 

Gold.......................Urban Homes 

Gold.......................Tim Whittle Homes 

Gold.......................Design Builders (Waikato) Ltd 

Silver.....................Westyle Developments Limited 

Builders Own Home Award 

Gold & Category....Murray Pennell Builder 

Gold.......................Malachi Farrant Homes 

Limited 

Volume/Group Housing New Home 

$450,000 - $750,000 


Bronze...................TDM Homes 

Multi Unit 

(Apartments/Duplexes/Terrace Housing) 

Gold & Category....Savannah Construction Limited 

Supreme Award and Waikato Registered 

Master Builders 2018 House of the Year 

Holah Homes for a home in Pauanui 

Supreme Award and Waikato Registered 

Master Builders 2018 Renovation of the Year 

Urban Homes for a home in Ohaupo 

Lifestyle Awards 

Textural healing - Holah Homes. 

Judges said the winning 

House of the Year is a modern 

family holiday home and 

impressed them with its well 

Craftsmanship Award 

Holah Homes 

Heart of the Home Award 

Holah Homes 

Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award 

Holah Homes 

Outdoor Living Award 

Holah Homes 

Sustainability Award 

Brown Construction Limited 

Interior Design Award 

Stewart Hanna Limited 

thought out design. 

“The use of floor to ceiling 

windows opens the house up 

to extensive sea views. It also 

allows this relatively small 

home to appear more expansive. 

“The use of natural timber 

finishes to the internal walls 

and ceilings offers a warm 

ambient feel, as well as texture 

to the rooms. Both the contractor 

and owner can be very 

proud of this project.” 

Judges said the winning 

renovation of the year has 

seamlessly created a new character 

home with modern conveniences. 

“The house was completely 

modernised. It gives 

the impression that it is a new 

house – it is impossible to see 

what was old and what was 

new. 

“The renovation was beautifully 

designed and seamlessly 

constructed, creating a better 

insulated modern home that 

maximises the sun and fantastic 

views. 

“This a beautiful renovation 

that has been finished to 

a very high standard, a worthy 

Supreme winner.” 

The results of the regional 

competition were revealed at 

a gala dinner on July 13 at the 

Claudelands Event Centre. The 

winning builds were celebrated 

by Waikato Registered Master 

Builders Association members 

and colleagues from the local 

construction industry. 

There were 19 Gold Award 

winners from the Waikato 

region which will now be 

judged against Gold Award 

winners from around the country 

to find the National Gold 

Reserve finalists. 

National category winners 

and the Registered Master 

Builders Supreme Awards for 

House of the Year and Renovation 

of the Year will be 

announced at a gala dinner on 

November 24 at the Cordis 

Hotel in Auckland. 

The Awards are made possible 

through the support of 

PlaceMakers, Master Build 

10-year Guarantee, GIB, 

Nulook, CARTERS, Plumbing 

World, Resene and Bunnings 

Trade. 

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haven 

AOTEA 

This holiday house occupies an exquisite 

and little known promontory on our 

western coastline. Its modest site area 

(600square metres) belies its expansive 

single level living. 

Flanked on its eastern 

boundary by the garage/ 

guest room the first floor 

bunkroom lookout stands sentry 

over the eastern bay with 

panoramic views from its protected 

balcony as far as the wild 

western coastline. The fortress 

like screened northern eastern 

wall protects the main covered 

courtyard. Two fireplaces stand 

central on opposing boundaries 

and divide the site into three 

deeply protected thresholds to 

the outdoor spaces. Designed 

as a cozy sanctuary for the 

extended family and friends 

it can be seamlessly unfolded 

in three directions in response 

to wind changes and climate. 

Building on such an exposed 

site was a formidable challenge 

for Stewart Hanna Builders. A 

very high level of workmanship 

was required for much of 

the highly crafted detail and 

intricate structure. 

Sustainable 

On a relatively small site of 

600 square metres the most 

sustainable outcome was to 

limit the floor area to 157 

square metres of ground floor 

space and with the exception 

of the narrow bunkroom built 

over the garage limit the build 

to single story construction. 

By cutting the house into the 

hill and maintaining a low 

lean to profile it provides the 

least obstructive impact to the 

remaining subdivision and 

views from the subdivision 

behind it. Timber construction 

and claddings were predominantly 

used in the interests of 

sustainability and to encourage 

the house to age graciously. 

Originally designed for prefabrication 

and transportation 

to site, Stewart Hanna elected 

to construct it as a conventional 

build. They did however 

use local accommodation 

and careful programming of 

material deliveries to site in 

the interests of minimising 

transport costs and its environmental 

impact. Roof water 

is collected to tanks (carefully 

disguised) to minimise 

storm-water disposal. 

Effluent disposal is 

pumped via an on-site tank 

and gravity feed into the subdivision 

system. Instant gas 

water heating was adopted in 

preference to solar due to the 

irregular occupation of the 

holiday house. 

A high level of insulation 

was adopted including a double 

layer of wall insulation 

to all exterior walls in the 

interests of higher efficiency. 

(Almost double code requirements) 

Bathrooms 

Compact layouts for the 

ensuite and children’s ablution 


Our designs are as unique as our clients. 

At PAUA Architects we’re driven to make environments and lives better. 

By listening and exploring, we create new design solutions to meet our 

clients’ needs. You can trust us to do things differently and create amazing 

spaces that you will love now and into the future. 

Ask us how we can design your environment for the better. 

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Congratulations to Stewart Hanna Builders on their 

recent Master Builders House of the Year success! 

PAUA Architects is proud to be the 

creative force behind this project. 

Winner - CARTERS New Home $1m - $2m category 

Winner - Gold Award 2018 

Winner - Regional Lifestyle Award (interiors)



From page 13 

block were adopted using natural 

light and ventilation via 

roof lights with a simple palate 

of material including crafted 

Blackbutt timber vanity units. 

Outdoor Living 

With such exposed elements 

the home has been positioned 

to take advantage of 

all weather conditions. This 

has enabled outdoor areas to 

be created to all elevations 

to take advantage of the panoramic 

views. Three covered 

areas provide protection from 

the elements, with one incorporating 

gas barbecue outlets 

and a free standing fire with 

pizza cooking facilities. All 

outdoor areas are designed to 

provide easy flow and access 

from the main living areas. 

This provides the ability to 

communicate freely and unobstructed 

whether inside or 

out. All areas provide another 

extension to the bach all year 

round - stunning. 

Kitchen 

With the entertaining of guests 

life never stands still for a 

minute. The kitchen position 

and layout was designed with 

this in mind, functional, compact 

and completed with all 

the modern appliances. What 

is in effect a compact galley 

kitchen around a central island 

has been extended into the circulation 

space to contain and 

hide the fridge and high level 

storage cupboards. The open 

plan kitchen, dining and living 

is the soul of this home. 

Again the attention to detail is 

evident Extensive use is made 

of Black butt timber T and G 

panelling as a more sustainable 

and available alternative 

to native timbers as well as 

polished stainless steel tops 

and a large tile splash back 

complement the crisp lines. 

Because of the location and 

use of a skylight the area is 

filled with natural light and 

ventilation. 

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BEESON BROTHERS 

PlaceMakers New Home 

$450,000 - $550,000 

BEESON BROTHERS LTD 

Perched proudly on an elevated platform, 

the two pavilions of this fantastic Fairview 

Estate home peer down over the 

neighbours. A subdued palette allows the 

home to blend into the development, while 

standing proud. 

Double garaging is 

tucked away to the rear, 

reached via a discreet 

driveway to one side. The 248 

square metre H-shaped design 

has outdoor entertaining at its 

heart. There’s a sun-soaked 

rear deck and a front deck with 

louvred rooftop so there’s no 

need to rain-check weekend 

get-togethers. Large windows 

and sliding doors take advantage 

of the north-facing aspect 

from the open-plan living area 

with entertainer’s kitchen. The 

look of this space ties in beau- 

tifully with the home’s spacious 

and sophisticated black 

and white bathrooms. The 

front entrance opens to a lightfilled 

hallway, the home’s main 

artery. Its ingenious pitched 

ceiling creates a welcoming 

feel and delivers a nice twist on 

tradition. The home is broken 

into two main wings designed 

to suit the owners’ lifestyle. 

Four bedrooms include a master 

with ensuite and outdoor 

access. 

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This Waihi Beach beauty flips the classic Kiwi bach model on its 

head with the addition of concrete block to the mix of claddings. 

Traditional weatherboards and iron-clad roofing keep the home 

grounded in tradition. 

Standard grey block is contrasted 

with a black version, 

tying into the dark 

board features of the exterior. 

Plywood soffits and natural 

wooden posts add a beachy 

feel to the outdoor areas. The 

northfacing concrete patios are 

a great place to connect with 

friends and enjoy all-day sun 

outdoors. 

Step inside and experience 

the warm embrace of the spacious 

dining and living rooms 

with large open-plan kitchen, 

equipped to serve a crowd. 

A study nook is tucked away 

behind double doors in the living 

room. 

There’s plenty of room for 

friends and family to stay in 

this 174sqm holiday haven. 

Three bedrooms share use of 

a spacious family bathroom 

with tiled walk-in shower. 

Those in the master bedroom 

have exclusive use of a stylish 

ensuite with its own large 

walk-in shower. There’s also an 

outdoor shower for rinsing off 

that sand and salt water – this is 

a Kiwi bach, after all. 

Bach to 

the future 

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GIB Show Home 




Poised yet slightly askew on its Hamilton 

site, this ultra-modern home has 

intriguing personality. You’ll want to get 

to know it better. Light and dark stained 

cedar cloaks the sloping volumes. A 

central entrance invites you in. 

A 

guest wing to the right 

side, houses two double 

bedrooms, media room 

and a bathroom with spacious 

herringbone and subway tiles. 

Straight ahead is the central 

living area, where a raised ceiling 

and large skylight over the 

dining table shines. 

Automated louvres cover 

the courtyard – a space that’s 

just as much inside as it is 

out. Fully closeable, it can be 

used all year for entertaining 

guests or cooking dinner on its 

built-in barbecue. The home 

also features a wine room lined 

in red brick. Its 660-bottle 

wine rack is the perfect excuse 

to grow your collection. 

Angled walls in the living 

room and master bedroom, 

have created unique usable 

spaces both internally and 

externally. From a pillar-less 

corner of the master, large 

walnut doors open to reveal a 

lavish ensuite with freestanding 

bath, walk-in shower and 

separate toilet. 

Blurring 

boundaries 

HAMILTON 

Brent Tupaea 

Director 

Laser Plumbing Hamilton East 

Phone 07 858 4921 

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Imagine finishing work at 5pm on a Friday 

in Auckland, zipping out to Ardmore Airport 

and then 15 minutes later you are idling 

through the hangar door at your Whitianga 

holiday home. Well, for the owners of this 

sweet retreat, it’s a reality. 

Clad in an engineered 

timber laminate, this 

303sqm getaway is at 

home beside Whitianga Airfield. 

Its 12m x 2.8m hangar 

door opens to house a light 

aircraft. A custom yellow front 

door provides a pop of colour. 

Timber-look joinery gives 

the home’s kitchen a warm, 

inviting feel, flowing into the 

scullery. This space is equipped 

to accommodate the owners’ 

many visitors. Polished concrete 

floors are sleek underfoot. 

A diner-style booth serves 

up a hearty helping of character 

in the dining space. A separate 

lounge awaits behind wallhung 

barn doors. The open- 

plan living space flows onto a 

large deck through bifold doors 

– the perfect spot for a little 

plane-spotting. 

A large freestanding bath 

with a floor-mounted spout 

creates the ideal space to relax 

and unwind after a long week 

at work. 

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Winners of the Window Association of NZ 

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J.A. BELL BUILDING LTD 


CARTERS New Home 

$1 Million - $2 Million 

J.A. BELL BUILDING 

Luxury on 

the lake 

HAMILTON 

This modern family home, located near the 

hospital sits on a very difficult but beautiful 

site. The demolition of the previous home 

was required due to ground instability, 

which made construction of the new home 

structurally challenging. 

The home is perfectly 

positioned north, ensuring 

all-day sun floods 

the stylish, detailed interiors 

and alfresco living domains, 

while sheltered from the west. 

The cool contemporary 

construction calls on a palette 

of low-maintenance materials, 

giving the busy owners more 

time to relax. Aluminium composite 

panels and white stucco 

have the exterior covered. 

Burnt Hinuera stone bridges 

the gap between inside and 

out forming a feature wall in 

the open-plan area. The ample 

295sqm home boasts four spacious 

bedrooms, two with elegant 

ensuites, plus a separate 

bathroom and powder room. 

A formal lounge off the 

contemporary main living 

space is designed for relaxing 

in the evening. The Kitchen 

and scullery serve up extra 

helpings of style with American 

walnut veneer cabinetry 

and sleek counter tops. 

Intriguingly the floor to ceiling 

American walnut doors 

when closed give the impression 

that it’s all kitchen, 

when actually they access 

the garage, powder room and 

scullery. 

The clever use of underfloor 

heating and heat pumps 

make this a comfortable home 

to live in year-round. 

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Bunnings Renovation $500,000 - $1 Million 

TRENDSET BUILD LTD 

An enhanced layout by Alter Architecture, 

extensive redecorating and a new home 

automation system have opened this east 

Hamilton home to the wonders of modern 

life. Its four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 

three living spaces deliver optimum comfort 

and ease. 

A 

bold feature wall with 

double-sided fire is the 

cosy focal point of the 

open-plan zone, simultaneously 

separating and linking 

the living and dining areas. 

A spacious foodie’s haven 

is made for family life and 

entertaining – there’s a wine 

fridge built into a grand marble-topped 

island bench. 

Wood floors add warmth while 

exposed structural elements 

deliver a semi-industrial flavour. 

The spacious scullery 

is the cook’s trusty sidekick. 

New bathrooms are spacious 

and sophisticated with highspec 

finishes for a feeling of 

everyday opulence. Overall, 

the transformation has 

been extensive. Steel lintels 

have eliminated the need for 

a number of load-bearing 

walls, dramatically opening 

up the home. Alfresco spaces 

include extensive patios with 

louvre roof, a swimming pool, 

spa gazebo and outdoor fire. 

Look at 

me now! 

HAMILTON 

FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 

WITH YOU IN MIND 

021 337 340 

www.alterarchitecture.co.nz 

melissa@alterarchitecture.co.nz 

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TRENDSET BUILD 

021 202 2690 Mike@trendsetbuild.com 

www.trendsetbuild.co.nz 

B4170H

GRANT STEWART BUILDING 


25 

Bunnings Renovation 500,000 – 1million 

Look at me now! 

Transforming this rundown 1970s house into a fun 

family home retaining that 70s feel was an exciting 

challenge for Grant Stewart Building. First year 

entering the MB awards and the team were 

delighted to win a gold award for this charmer. 

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ANDREW TIDDY BUILDING 


Warm, inviting and oh-so spacious, this exquisite rural huntinglodge 

dwelling exudes country charm. The 450sqm two-storey 

home inland from Tauranga is full of luxurious places in which to 

indulge and unwind. 

Wood used throughout 

delivers earthy 

appeal. Step into 

the double-height entry and 

marvel at the wondrous sense 

of space. Continue through to 

discover the three beautifully 

crafted living areas for everyday 

relaxation. An open fire set 

in schist creates an incredibly 

welcoming feature. 

The open-plan dining and 

kitchen area with scullery is 

a feast for the senses – you 

can almost smell the Sunday 

roast cooking. American oak 

flooring features throughout. 

A curved staircase leads to an 

interior bridge which links the 

master domain with ensuite to 

the rest of the home. 

Old wharf beams have been 

lovingly repurposed for rafters 

and ridge beams, bringing 

a good dose of history to this 

modern residence. 

The verandas and entry 

incorporate more restored 

wharf beams while a mix of 

claddings allows the home to 

exist in harmony with the natural 

environment. 

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BROWN CONSTRUCTION LTD 

International Passive House 

standard meets the 

New Zealand landscape 

Located on a beautiful rural lifestyle block in Taupiri - north 

of Hamilton, this ehaus Euro is built to the world’s leading 

PassivHaus energy-efficiency standard. 

With four-bedrooms and two-bathrooms this family home also enjoys two living areas which 

spill onto a spacious alfresco deck for dining with friends or simply enjoying the scenery. 

Cloaked in black brick and cedar, the contemporary exterior ties in well with the sleek interior. 

Timber and black details carry through to the designer kitchen and scullery where the 

resident foodie has everything they need at their fingertips. The bathrooms and laundry also 

uphold the dress code to perfection. 

Despite a generous 252sqm footprint, this home treads lightly on the environment. High-performance 

German-engineered window and door joinery are throughout, a solar photo-voltaic 

system, ventilation system with heat exchanger, heat pump domestic hot water system, and 

airtight construction, make this beautifully designed house an energy efficient superstar. 

The PassivHaus standard uses german engineering intelligence design and construction 

for unprecedented all year-round comfort, coupled with incredibly low energy consumption 

guaranteed before the build even begins. Thanks to this design process and powerful PassiveHaus 

planning package, a collection of clearly defined building physics algorithms, these 

results provide the critical quality assurance to meet the PassivHaus standards, giving you 

the confidence to know just how the house is going to perform before a sign stake is put in 

the ground. Knowing your home can reliably be kept at a comfortable temperature all year 

round no matter the temperature outside 

is standard. PassivHaus design 

also reduces, or in some cases eliminates 

the need for auxiliary heating or 

cooling with savings between 70-90% 

of energy when compared to a standard 

build. With no condensation to 

generate mould the eHaus Euro is the 

healthiest living environment with 98% 

of pollutions removed while silently 

providing fresh air into the home. 

eHaus are New Zealand’s leaders in 

PassivHaus design and construction 

with 14 licensed builders across the 

country. 

Here at Brown Construction Limited we are very proud to be the eHaus Waikato builders. As 

a business, we strongly value excellence and integrity in construction, so when eHaus first approached 

us about becoming their local Waikato builders we were thrilled to discover a way of 

construction that fits so well with our vision to build homes to an exceptionally high standard. 

We are looking forward to a future of building the PassivHaus way, improving the quality of 

housing stock in the Waikato, and also exploring how the PassivHaus standard can be utilised 

in other types of buildings, eg: office blocks, medium density housing, schools. We see a great 

potential in the ability to deliver homes, and all types of buildings, which offer unprecedented 

health, comfort and performance benefits to occupants and owners of these buildings. 

Winning several of the Waikato Registered Master Builders Home of the Year awards, including 

the GIB Show Home award and the Sustainable Home award, is a great testament to the 

hard work everyone in our team has put in to this project. We are so grateful for the group 

effort of our entire team. Design work by local architects, Edwards White, in association with 

eHaus designHaus, gave the project an edge right from the beginning. Everyone involved, 

staff, designers and subcontractors, made the extra effort to understand the end goal - 

producing this exceptionally high performance home. From start to finish, creating this home 

has been a journey, everyone involved putting in the collective effort to learn a new way of 

construction. We are very proud of what we have achieved together. 

A1012T 

The expoHaus, located at 45 Komak Road, Taupiri, is open 

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GIB Show Home 


Superbly sited for sun and romantic rural 

views, this Te Aroha show home is a real 

country charmer. Four bedrooms, two 

bathrooms, two separate living spaces, 

kitchen scullery and double garaging are 

thoughtfully arranged on a roomy 239 

square metres. 

The bedroom wing is separated 

from the main 

social space, allowing 

parents to entertain into the 

evening without disturbing 

the kids. Scissor trusses keep 

the living, dining and separate 

lounge looking sharp. 

Select interior finishes echo 

elements of nature, from the 

sweeping wood floors through 

to the marble benchtops in the 

kitchen and stone-look tiling 

in the exquisite bathrooms. 

Enjoyment of the outdoors 

is key to this design. Bi-fold 

doors open to two decks for 

entertaining or simply appreciating 

the peaceful surrounds. 

A generous lawn embraces the 

L-shaped home, encouraging 

kids to take in the fresh air. 

Vertical cedar cladding with 

stack bonded concrete makes 

Sunny 

disposition 

TE AROHA 

for a no-fuss exterior that’s 

also super stylish. 

See more images of this home on 

page 30 and 31 

WWW.TIMWHITTLEHOMES.NZ 


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Without reservation we would 

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- JACQUI & CRAIG LOUGHRIN 

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URBAN HOMES 

Rare renovation a Supreme 

Winner for Urban Homes 

A rare foray into renovations has earned 

Hamilton construction company Urban 

Homes a Supreme Award at the Waikato 

Registered Master Builders 2018 House of 

the Year competition. 


Urban Homes’ transformation 

of a 1970s 

Ohaupo farmhouse 

earned high praise from judges 

who said the renovation “seamlessly 

created a new character 

home with modern conveniences.” 

At the July 13 awards ceremony 

at Claudelands Events 

Centre Urban Homes was 

awarded the Supreme Renovation 

of the Year along with a 

Gold Award and Category win 

for the Bunnings Renovation 

$500,000 - $1 million award. 

Urban Homes director Daniel 

Klinkenberg was pleased to 

win another Supreme Award 

although noted that it was 

unusual that it came from a 

renovation, something Urban 

Homes does very little of as a 

rule. 

“We tend to shy away from 

renovations unless it’s very substantial 

– and this home was.” 

He says the farm house was 

well built and “had really good 

bones” and a nice setting but 

wasn’t built to maximise the 

sun and didn’t allow much light 

in. 

This is a beautiful 

renovation that has 

been finished to a 

very high standard, 

a worthy Supreme 

winner. 

“We gutted the inside, lifted 

the windows and doors, raised 

the ceilings in the living areas 

and made the house more open 

plan. We also put in a covered 

outdoor living area,” he says. 

Daniel says the project, 

which took about 28 weeks and 

was completed in October 2017 

“maximises the awesome setting, 

ensures the house gets the 

maximum amount of sunlight 

and encourages indoor/outdoor 

living”. 

He acknowledges the renovation 

was a challenging job. 

“The vision we settled on in 

conjunction with the client, was 

to ensure that on completion, 

you would walk into it and not 

know that it has been an existing 

home,” he says. 

The judges said they were 

in no doubt Urban Homes 

achieved its goal. 

“The house was completely 

modernised. It gives the impression 

that it is a new house – it is 

impossible to see what was old 

and what was new. 

“The renovation was beautifully 

designed and seamlessly 

constructed, creating a better 

insulated modern home that 

maximises the sun and fantastic 

views. 

“This is a beautiful renovation 

that has been finished to a 

very high standard, a worthy 

Supreme winner.” 

Daniel says as Urban Homes 

grows and builds more houses 

each year, a major focus is to 

ensure nothing is lost in terms 

of quality. 

“This Supreme Award was 

validation for us and peace of 

mind that we are still hitting 

that excellence we set out to 

achieve.” 

The company which now 

employs 35 full-time staff and 

many sub-contractors also won 

awards for three other homes in 

the competition. Urban Homes 

won a Gold Award and Category 

win for the New Home 

$550,00 - $700,000, a Gold 

Award and Category win for the 

Volume/Group Housing New 

Home $450,000 - $700,000 and 

a Gold Award for the GIB Show 

Home Award. 

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$450,000 - $700,000 

URBAN HOMES 

Situated in St Kilda, this sprawling family 

home rests on a private northfacing site. 

The spacious 298sqm layout serves up 

four good-sized bedrooms, two chic 

bathrooms and dual living spaces – one 

open-plan, the other a traditional lounge. 

Generous room sizes and 

fully tiled wet areas 

perfectly suit the owners’ 

lifestyle. The outlook onto 

wetlands provides a pleasant 

backdrop to everyday life. The 

easy flow of the home extends 

outside to multiple alfresco 

spaces, including a large portico 

lounge, encouraging everyone 

to connect with nature. All-day 

sun blesses the home. 

An entertainer’s kitchen, 

complete with scullery serves 

the masses. Maximising its 

energy-efficiency credentials, 

this home features grid-connected 

solar panels to keep 

running costs down. A fully 

buried grey-water tank feeds 

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the hose taps, toilets and laundry. 

Upgraded insulation has 

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warm vibes in. Finished in a 

cloak of stunning painted brick 

and cedar, this home stands out 

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URBAN HOMES 

Extended for outdoor living and opened 

up even further to the sun, this home north 

of Te Awamutu is living its best life. Four 

bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living 

spaces promise modern warmth and comfort 

with a few stylish retro twists thrown in. 


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The original 1970s farmhouse 

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made the most of a generous 

stud height. The new portico 

is a great alfresco entertaining 

space, something the home had 

been lacking. 

The master bedroom and 

central living area have been 

blown wide open too, spilling 

onto sun-soaked decks. A 

change in roofline has completely 

transformed the overall 

look and style of the exterior. 

Interior design features including 

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The cool, contemporary face of this 

Hamilton home raises its brow in 

recognition. It knows it’s something special. 

Sloping off at multiple angles, the unique 

roof structure meets at six junctures creating 

a boomerang shape when viewed from 

overhead. It’s so simple, yet so effective. 

An incredible amount 

of work has gone into 

maintaining the crisp, 

clean exterior. Spouting and 

downpipes have been discreetly 

recessed into the brick 

cladding for a seamless finish. 

A large open-plan living area 

opens to a uniquely designed 

deck. An electric screen hidden 

in the soffit drops down at the 

touch of a button allowing this 

space to be closed off when the 

weather turns bad. With the 

added comfort of heaters in the 

ceiling, this becomes a superb 

space for year-round entertaining. 

The home’s clever design 

draws in the sun and captures 

relaxing river views. Polished 

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sunny rooms with ample natural light, very 

cleverly updated for modern living in a 

fresh, crisp palette. 

The spacious plan of four 

bedrooms, two bathrooms 

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live their lives. Throw a dinner 

party and let the children take 

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while adults can enjoy separate 

grown-up conversation. Raw 

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lined walls a feature in one 

living area and stacked brick 

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From a high-volume to 

high-value visitor destination 

Through the foresight of our previous board 

and chief executive Kiri Goulter, Hamilton & 

Waikato Tourism embarked on developing 

a Tourism Opportunities & Development 

Plan back in 2015. 

Part of the package 

included increased funding 

from our seven funding 

councils and the employment 

of a new development 

manager to help unlock the 

potential of our region as a key 

visitor destination while also 

getting more visitor dollars 

flowing into the region. 

So nearly three years on, 

how is Hamilton & Waikato 

Tourism doing? 

The Tourism Opportunities 

& Development Plan created 

a blueprint for the next 5-10 

years to grow the value of tour- 

ism. Original targets set in the 

2015 Visitor Strategy was to 

grow visitor spending by $350 

million by 2025, from its previous 

$1 billion value. We have 

succeeded and exceeded this 

target, now injecting $1.524 

billion per annum into the 

regional economy and having 

the fifth largest expenditure 

behind Auckland, Wellington, 

Christchurch and Queenstown. 

Currently, international visitors 

contribute an estimated 

$369 million to the region, 

while domestic spend delivers 

$1.156 billion. Commercial 

guest nights are also growing 

with an estimated 1.421 million 

bed nights in the region, an 

increase of 7.2 percent on the 

previous year. Plus, our market 

share of multi-day business 

events by event number is eight 

percent, third behind Auckland 

and Wellington. 

We have worked hard for 

many years to promote our 

region as a ‘must visit’ destination, 

both nationally and 

internationally, often alongside 

many of our iconic and emerging 

tourism businesses. Our 

collective marketing efforts are 

starting to pay off, with the current 

trend for international visitors 

to stay in Waikato for the 

first or last night of their New 

Zealand itinerary. 

However, it’s been the activation 

and delivery of the Tourism 

Opportunities & Development 

which has helped drive 

growth for our region. 

Five game-changer projects 

were identified to super-charge 

growth in the local tourism 

sector and contribute to the 

regional economy. 

1. Activating the Waikato 

River 

The Waikato River is our 

region’s unique selling proposition. 

However, it isn’t readily 

prominent or accessible for 

use by locals or visitors. The 

plan has started to see the river 

activated with new infrastructure, 

cycleway extensions and 

improved access, including a 

focus on events and new visitor 

experiences that celebrate the 

river. 

2. Turning Hamilton around 

to face the river 

Emphasis has been placed 

on developing the Hamilton 

City riverfront, supporting the 

implementation of the Hamilton 

River Plan to create a 

vibrant and active riverside 

destination for residents and 

visitors. We work closely with 

Hamilton City Council, commercial 

property developers 

and our tourism partners on 

new developments such as the 

recently opened ‘Victoria on 

the River’ precinct. 

TELLING WAIKATO’S STORY 

> BY JASON DAWSON 

Chief Executive, 

Hamilton & Waikato Tourism 

3. Telling the Kiingitanga 

story 

Māori tourism presents an 

opportunity for the region 

to tell its cultural story, with 

potential focus on the Kiingitanga, 

the Waikato River, significant 

sites and our natural 

environment. The plan has 

supported the development of 

authentic, local, cultural experiences 

to provide a greater 

understanding of our special 

place to manuhiri (visitors) to 

Waikato. New cultural experiences 

have been developed at 

Wairēinga (Bridal Veil Falls), 

Ngāruawāhia, Rangiriri, Cambridge, 

Tuakau and Pureora. 

4. Delivering exceptional 

major events 

The Regional Major Events 

Strategy will be a significant 

enabler and is nearing completion. 

Expanding existing 

major, regional, niche and 

community events - and developing 

new ones - will benefit 

existing tourism businesses 

and enable the development 

of accommodation, transport, 

hospitality and attractions. 

We want to develop an events 

programme that smooths seasonal 

fluctuations in the visitor 

industry, providing more 

reliable and increased employment 

and greater returns to 

business owners. 

5. Creating a strong regional 

visitor proposition 

The fifth game-changer is the 

development of a Regional 

Brand Strategy which will provide 

a clear and strong framework 

to help us stand out as a 

destination in an increasingly 

crowded marketplace. A strong 

brand has the potential to unite 

the region, create passionate 

ambassadors with our residents 

and help improve perceptions, 

especially within the domestic 

market. 

Outside of the five 

game-changers, we are continuing 

to develop tourism 

experiences around our key 

strengths as a region, such as 

sports tourism, agri-tourism, 

Maori cultural tourism, health 

and wellbeing, and food-related 

experiences. We also 

co-create visitor destination 

plans with local communities 

to help them shape experiences 

and grow their product offering. 

Transitioning Hamilton & 

Waikato Tourism into destination 

management and development 

has been a success which 

has helped move our region 

from a high-volume into a 

high-value visitor destination. 

New voice on community radio 

creates opportunities for students 

Wintec Media Arts 

team leader Cate 

Prestidge is now part 

of The Free Breakfast team, 

taking on the Thursday breakfast 

slot and joining the other 

Free FM presenters Mark 

Bunting, Kelli Pike, Mike Williams 

and Bryan Smith on air 

weekdays from 7.30-9.30am. 

Cate has always liked radio 

and says she hasn't done much 

since her student radio days in 

Dunedin and some shows on 

Otago Community Radio. 

She says she is definitely 

more an “interested amateur 

than an expert”. 

“I love the philosophy of 

Community Access Radio so 

decided to take the plunge and 

I'm really lucky that Wintec 

supports me to do this as professional 

development.” 

Her role as the team leader 

of Communication at Wintec’s 

School of Media Arts 

keeps her busy, but also feeds 

her interest in creative media, 

from writing to content production. 

“I've always thought I was 

too busy with my job at Media 

Arts to get involved, although 

the Communication department 

has been partnering with 

Free FM for the past few years 

producing student work for 

broadcast, and as part of our 

industry consultation.” 

The collaboration between 

Wintec and Free FM has 

developed over the past few 

years. 

Students visit the studio 

to develop content for short 

shows as part of their learning 

with their work broadcast and 

podcast on the Free FM platform. 

“The project-based nature 

of learning with industry means 

our students get real-world 

authentic learning,” she says. 

Cate sees her breakfast show 

as a chance for her to learn 

new skills but also to open up 

opportunities for Wintec students. 

“It’s a good challenge for 

me to learn new skills and I 

hope it extends opportunities 

for students to develop podcasts 

and other creative audio/ 

visual media.” 

Cate does not have to dig 

deep for conversation topics 

and interviewees, given her 

connections and networks in 

the region. A recent show featured 

Waikato locals Cat and 

Jessie O’Brien, self-described 

minimalists chatting about the 

lifestyle movement minimalism. 

Waikato Tourism CEO 

Jason Dawson, has also had 

a guest spot, not to mention 

the growing list of students, 

alumni and Wintec staff that 

Cate plans to add to the mix. 

Cate Prestidge in the Free FM studio during 

her Thursday morning breakfast slot. 

“I've already had alumni 

and students on air talking 

Football World Cup and will 

definitely be hitting up my talented 

colleagues.” 

Cate is on The Free Breakfast 

Thursdays, 7.30-9.30am 

on Free FM 89.0. Online listening 

options are at https:// 

www.freefm.org.nz/hear-us


FROM THE GROUND UP 

Cheal’s expert team moves to Anglesea St 

“New kids on the block? Yes sort of, although the Cheal team 

has quietly been working away in Hamilton East for the last 

three years. But this professional consultancy has in fact, been 

in business since 1940, initially established with its head office 

in Taupo and latterly with offices in Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, 

Taumarunui and Ohakune. 

With their recent move 

to new and spacious 

offices at 533 Anglesea 

Street, they are certainly 

making their presence felt 

now! 

Leading the charge for 

Cheal in Hamilton, is one of 

the company’s four directors, 

Anthony Moss. Not so new to 

Cheal, in fact he’s been with 

the company for 24 years, 

Anthony joined Cheal as a 

surveyor in the nineties after 

a solid grounding with the 

Department of Lands and Survey, 

Land Information New 

Zealand in Hamilton. Widely 

respected by peers and clients 

alike, Anthony has been 

responsible for the guidance 

and mentoring of a diverse 

team of professional surveyors, 

engineers and planners, as 

well as looking after the needs 

of many of the company’s key 

clients. 

Over the last three years 

Anthony has established the 

Cheal presence in Hamilton 

where he has been busy growing 

a team of high-performing 

professionals and developing 

solid client and business relationships. 

The Waikato region continues 

to undergo robust development 

and Cheal has a solid 

commitment to being a part 

of that growth. Offering professional 

services in the fields 

of Civil, Structural and Geotechnical 

Engineering, Land 

Surveying, 3D Laser Scanning 

and Resource Management 

Planning, Cheal is able to 

Cheal is all about 

people, in fact its 

employees fondly 

refer to their 

colleagues as the 

“Cheal Family”. 

provide in-house solutions to 

almost any land development 

project, from a small 2-lot 

subdivision to a multi-million 

dollar power station. Continued 

investment in technology, 

from drones and 3D laser scanners 

to capture data in the field, 

to the industry’s most up-todate 

design software, means 

efficient delivery of accurate 

information to our clients. 

Close interaction between all 

the Cheal offices ensures projects 

are dealt with by the right 

person with the right skills and 

with a strong team behind them 

to provide everything the client 

needs for their project. 

Cheal is all about people, 

in fact its employees fondly 

refer to their colleagues as the 

“Cheal Family”. Employing a 

diverse range of professionals, 

the organisation is strong on 

career development and providing 

a positive working environment. 

Cheal is here for the 

long haul. Their aim? Excellence 

in project delivery and an 

employer of choice. 

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Cheryl Reynolds 

is to head Xtreme 

Zero Waste 

Waikato entrepreneur and business leader, 

Cheryl Reynolds, has been announced 

as the new transitional chief executive at 

Raglan’s leading community enterprise 

Xtreme Zero Waste this July. 

With Cheryl Reynolds 

at the helm of the 

resource recovery 

centre, the Board and Team 

are working together on the 

re-positioning Xtreme Zero 

Waste to meet the growing 

demands from the Raglan 

community and other communities 

across New Zealand 

and the South Pacific who are 

keen to duplicate Xtreme’s 

success over the past 18 years. 

“I am thrilled to be taking 

on this new challenge as CEO 

of Xtreme Zero Waste because 

I love Raglan, I’m proud of 

Xtreme and the impact it’s 

had over the past 18 years, 

and I believe Xtreme’s successful 

community enterprise 

model provides an important 

way forward for the rest of 

Aotearoa and the world,” says 

Cheryl. 

Reynolds says to create 

both roles within Raglan, in 

and for the community and 

more widely for the planet is 

both exciting and challenging, 

and the work that Xtreme Zero 

Waste does is inspiring and 

she is proud to be part of such 

an influential and important 

community enterprise. 

“This new role at Xtreme 

and the development of my 

new venture complement 

each other really well. They 

both aim to support flourishing 

communities on a thriving 

planet and also have an opportunity 

to continue making 

Raglan a pioneering model for 

stewardship of our planet,” 

says Cheryl. 

Rick Thorpe, Co-Founder 

of Xtreme Zero Waste says 

they are excited by the experience 

and networks that 

Cheryl will bring and the new 

phase of planning, growth and 

direction and the potential for 

expanding the innovation and 

“outside-the-box” thinking 

that Xtreme is known for.” 

“With all the changes taking 

place with plastics and the 

growing concerns globally 

about waste, Xtreme needs 

to be positioning itself ready 

for a world without waste. 

We believe Cheryl’s experience 

and networks will take 

Xtreme to the next level.” 

says Rick. 

Fiona McNabb, Chair of 

Xtreme Zero Waste says that 

“The Board are aware of the 

environmental and climate 

crises that the planet is facing 

and feel that Xtreme Zero 

Waste can and must step up to 

find ways we can make quantum 

changes in our thinking 

BusinessNZ welcomes 

micro-credentials 

A 

micro-credential 

system 

introduced by the New 

Zealand Qualifications 

Authority will help ensure 

that New Zealand businesses 

can access employees with the 

skills they need in a world that 

is rapidly changing, says BusinessNZ. 

BusinessNZ chief executive 

Kirk Hope has welcomed the 

flexibility and innovation that 

micro-credentials will bring to 

New Zealand’s regulated education 

and training system. 

“This is a great new way 

of engaging with employees 

and responding to changing 

employer skill demands, and 

micro-credentials complement 

longer-duration full qualifications,” 

Mr Hope said. 

“Business is changing 

and so is the future of work. 

Employees will need to continue 

developing up-to-date 

skills throughout their working 

lives to future-proof 

their employability and the 

businesses they work for. 

Micro-credentials will allow 

them to upskill in a way that 

suits their needs and circumstances 

without having to 

undergo a lengthy training process.” 

“Micro-credentials - shorter 

bite-sized “bits” of learning 

- provide businesses and 

employees with greater opportunities 

for upskilling when 

required. This means it will be 

easier for employees to evolve 

in their current roles or step 

into new roles without having 

to undergo a full qualification 

or lengthy retraining process,” 

Mr Hope said. 

“Most importantly, they 

will enable industry and businesses 

to identify areas of 

priority and unmet skill need 

and then partner with tertiary 

education providers and Industry 

Training Organisations to 

develop micro-credentials that 

respond quickly to these skills 

and knowledge needs. 

“The fact that micro-credentials 

cover smaller sets of 

skills and learning and allow 

for emergent skills related to 

new technology and knowledge 

to be brought to market 

quickly is a big selling point. 

This could be an opportunity 

for businesses and industries 

to develop their own 

micro-credentials as part of 

their in-house training,” Mr 

Hope said. 

“I look forward to seeing 

how micro-credentials will be 

embraced and used to extend 

opportunities for learning, to 

address skill shortages and 

assist employees to develop 

new up to date skills. 

“BusinessNZ will work 

with the NZQA and government 

to build awareness of the 

role micro-credentials could 

play in addressing skill gaps,” 

Mr Hope says. 

Former Momentum Waikato chief executive Cheryl Reynolds is to head Xtreme Zero Waste. 

about the use of resources 

and how waste streams are 

managed. The stage one focus 

for Cheryl to undertake is to 

strengthen and re-position 

the core business before we 

launch into this new phase of 

development that we are all 

very excited about.” 

Audit New Zealand 

report ‘clears the air’ 

Hamilton City Council chief executive 

Richard Briggs says an Audit New 

Zealand report into decision-making 

around a proposal for a central city park 

clears the air and confirms the council processes 

were appropriate. 

“I requested the report to address questions 

and innuendo about the development of 

the Central City Park proposal. This included 

comments about members of the public as 

well as council staff and council processes,” 

Mr Briggs says. 

The Audit New Zealand report examined 

the process to develop a proposal for a central 

city park near Victoria on the River, as part 

of the 10-Year Plan. The report considered 

the decision-making process of the council, 

the process in which the chief executive was 

given instructions by the council and actions 

taken by the chief executive as a result. 

In September 2017 the chief executive 

was requested by the council to speak with 

property owners in the area and report back 

to the council. Some commentary has since 

suggested these discussions gave some property 

owners a commercial advantage. 

“The report confirms these suggestions 

have no basis in fact. The report finds it reasonable 

to conclude one property purchase 

was not due to these discussions, and it categorically 

states there is no possibility other 

nearby purchases were impacted as these 

transactions occurred well before any discussions,” 


The report also found: 

• The meeting processes, including those in 

public-excluded sessions, were appropriate 

• The chief executive acted on council 

instruction 

• Debate on the concept was robust and 

enabled councillors to express their views 

“The final report took longer than initially 

anticipated due to the review process but it 

provides the facts and clears the air. It was 

important to put to rest unfounded allegations 

and we can now fully focus on providing 

for a growing city and delivering our biggest-ever 

10-Year Plan budget for Hamilton,” 


The report was commissioned by the 

chief executive in March 2018, and a draft 

report produced by Audit New Zealand for 

review of matters of fact and accuracy on 31 

May 2018. Feedback was provided between 

7 June 2018 and 10 July 2018 and the final 

report sent by Audit New Zealand on 11 July 

2018. 

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Busy month for 

IoD Waikato branch 

The Institute of Directors Waikato branch held a lunch function 

at which Neil Quigley, Chairman of Reserve Bank of New 

Zealand spoke. 

1 IoD members at Waikato Stadium listen to Neil Quigley, Chairman of the Reserve Bank. 

2 Stuart Anderson, Dr Linda Rademaker and Ryan Hamilton 

3 The panel at the Women on the Frontlines of Governance and Management discussion. 

From left, Rachel Karalus, Nicole Domett, Bella Takiari-Brame and facilitator Natasha 

Harvey. 

4 The IoD Waikato branch and Waikato Chamber of Commerce held a lunch event at 

Waikato Stadium with guest speaker, Finance Minister, Grant Robertson. 

5 Ken Williamson and Robin Ratcliffe. 

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Waikato Branch – Upcoming events/courses 

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WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS July/August 2018 67


Is it just the winter blues? 

After a few decades in the business of 

people we know there are definite trends 

in behaviour that happen at certain times 

of the year. The first sign of change we see 

is the shift in behaviour and thinking over 

the winter months and the second phase is 

leading up to Christmas. 

According to the Mental 

Health Organisation of 

New Zealand, Seasonal 

affective disorder (SAD) is a 

form of depression that's related 

to the change of season from 

summer to winter, and which 

affects people through the winter 

months. For some, SAD 

may be mild and doesn’t interfere 

too much with their daily 

functioning. But for others 

SAD is seriously disabling and 

prevents them from functioning 

normally without continuous 

medical treatment. Symptoms 

of SAD usually build up slowly 

through late autumn and winter 

months. Symptoms are usually 

the same as with other forms of 

depression and can include: 

• A persistent low, sad or 

depressed mood. This is 

described in varying ways 

by people, especially if they 

are from non-European 

cultures. The person may 

describe feeling very sad, 

empty, having no feelings, 

or may complain of pain. 

• Loss of interest and pleasure 

in usual activities. This is a 

reduced ability for enjoyment. 

• Irritable mood. This may 

be the main mood change, 

especially in younger peo- 

ple, and in men. 

• Change in sleeping patterns. 

Most commonly reduced 

sleep, with difficulty getting 

to sleep, disturbed sleep, 

and/or waking early and 

being unable to go back to 

sleep. Some people sleep 

too much. Most people with 

depression wake feeling 

unrefreshed by their sleep. 

• Change in appetite. Most 

often people do not feel like 

eating and, as a result, will 

have lost weight. Some people 

have increased appetite, 

often without pleasure in 

eating. This is often seen in 

those who also sleep more. 

• Decreased energy and tiredness. 

These feelings may 

be so severe that even the 

smallest task seems too difficult 

to finish. 

• Reduced contact with others. 

As a result of feeling bad 

about themselves, people 

may withdraw from doing 

things and from contact with 

others. 

• Thoughts of hopelessness 

and death. The person may 

feel there is no hope in life, 

wish they were dead or have 

thoughts of suicide. 

• Difficulty thinking clearly. 

People may have difficulty 

in concentrating. They may 

not be able to read the paper 

or watch television. They 

may also have great difficulty 

making even simple 

everyday decisions. 

So what does this mean for 

business owners? Firstly, you 

need to take time to recognise 

this could be a real and debilitating 

problem for some of your 

team – or even for you personally. 

`Perhaps look at ways 

to increase physical activities 

at work (yoga, stair walking), 

consider more team events 

over winter, offer support and 

external counselling for those 

who may need it and be open 

to staff requesting time off or 

longer weekends. Increase natural 

light and warmth where 

you can. The odd duvet day can 

work wonders to lift your spirits! 

In fact, encourage employees 

to take more regular breaks 

over the winter months as public 

holidays are few and far 

between after Easter. Consider 

working with each employee 

to agree a plan of meaningful 

rest over winter (your ski bunnies 

will love you even more!) 

– pencil in holidays early. 

Secondly, the next phase 

PEOPLE AND CULTURE 

> BY SENGA ALLEN 

Managing Director, Everest – All about people TM 

www.everestpeople.co.nz 

of behavioural change we see 

occurs leading up to Christmas 

– yes, I appreciate it’s only July 

but the way this year is roaring 

along – it will be coming pretty 

soon! Much like SAD over 

winter, the lead up to Christmas 

and holidays can be exceptionally 

stressful for employees and 

employers alike. Overall there 

are far greater levels of pressure 

on everyone and small matters 

can blow up like volcanoes. 

This is your second opportunity 

as a business leader to take a 

deep breath and look for ways to 

guide your employees through 

rough patches. Remember, your 

business is only as good as the 

team you’ve created. If your 

team are not performing their 

best, then ask yourself how can 

you create an environment that 

helps them shine. 

Local rescue chopper benefits 

from Waikato’s generosity 

The Westpac Chopper Appeal 

has raised $169,694.62 for the 

Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 

while donations from throughout 

the country added to the $1.22 million 

raised this year. 

All donations from the Westpac 

Chopper Appeal are distributed back 

to the 16 rescue helicopter services 

across the country and the money 

raised locally, stays local. 

Westpac GM Consumer Bank and 

Wealth, Simon Power says the total 

raised is due to the hard work and dedication 

of Westpac staff, the volunteers 

and everyone who has given so generously 

again this year. 

“This year’s chopper appeal has 

been focused on the concept of ‘Chopper 

Country’ and keeping people safe 

as they go out and live their lives to 

the fullest in New Zealand’s great 

outdoors – whether they’re at work or 

out exploring, as Kiwis do,” said Mr 

Power. 

Grant Bremner, base manager and 

pilot, Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 

said: “We are thankful to the 

Westpac team members and customers 

for getting behind Chopper Appeal 

month. The generosity of our community 

has been incredible, and will help 

ensure the Waikato Westpac Rescue 

Helicopter remains rescue ready 24/7, 

every day of the year.” 

Donations are welcome throughout 

the year and can be made at www. 

chopperappeal.co.nz or any Westpac 

branch. 

Lookout celebrates 

with opening night 

On July 11 The Lookout Bar & 

Kitchen – a new venue in Pukete 

held its opening night. Perched 

on the hill in Church Rd and with 

great views over Te Rapa, The 

Lookout is the perfect place to relax 

and socialise or hold a function. 

Waikato Business News caught up 

with the action.


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Employers facing more 

scrutiny on migrant labour 

The recently released budget and the 

announcement of proposed changes to 

construction sector immigration policies 

signal the Government’s commitment to 

placing an increased focus on compliance 

for employers who employ migrants. 

The continued focus on 

employer compliance 

furthers the requirements 

of the Immigration Act 

2009 and is supported by the 

existing MBIE stand-down 

list. Together, the existing 

legislation, the budget and 

proposed changes to policy 

clearly convey that employers 

who wish to retain or employ 

migrants must be compliant 

with the Act and New Zealand 

employment law. 

The Budget 

In the May budget the Government 

increased the number 

of labour inspectors, border 

agents and visa processing 

services and set aside $5.6 

million to enable the Immigration 

Advisers Authority to take 

action to reduce the unlawful 

provision of immigration 

advice. This infusion of funding 

is meant to strengthen 

the compliance capability of 

Immigration New Zealand. 

Proposed changes to the 

construction sector 

You may have also seen the 

recently proposed changes to 

support the construction sec- 

Jaq Chong; senior 

manager, Immigration 

Wellington 

tor’s access to much needed 

labour. Underlying these 

policies is a further indication 

that the Government is 

focused on employer compliance. 

The proposed changes 

will require an employer to 

become accredited or use 

an alternative pre-approval 

model to recruit migrants for 

the construction sector. Only 

employers who exhibit ‘good 

employment practices’ will be 

able gain the requisite status. 

A nationwide mandatory 

accreditation for labour hire 

companies is also being proposed 

to assist in managing the 

risk of worker exploitation and 

the potential for under-cutting 

wages and conditions of New 

Zealand workers. Thus, the 

intention is that only employers 

with a history of compliance 

with New Zealand law 

and who can also demonstrate 

good HR policies will gain 

access to migrant labour. 

MBIE Stand-Down List 

In April 2017, the previous 

government introduced the 

MBIE employer stand-down 

list. The intention of the standdown 

list is to halt migrant 

exploitation by requiring 

Jennifer DeWald-Harrison; 

director, Immigration 

Wellington 

employers to exhibit evidence 

of current, past and future 

compliance with the Immigration 

Act 2009 and the following 

employment legislation: 

• Accident Compensation 

Act 2001 

• Minimum Wage Act 1983 

• Health and Safety at Work 

Act 2015 

• Employment Relations Act 

2000 

• Wages Protection Act 1983 

• Parental Leave and 

Employment Protection 

Act 1987 

• Equal Pay Act 1972 

• Holidays Act 2003 

Non-compliant employers 

can be placed on the 

stand-down list for a period 

of up to 12 months with the 

stand-down period commencing 

when an infringement 

notice, or penalty is issued. 

The repercussions of being 

on the stand-down list are 

severe for employers as they 

are prevented from recruiting 

new migrants or supporting 

visa renewals for any of their 

employees while on the standdown 

list. Once an employer 

is removed from the standdown 

list, the implications 

are ongoing as immigration 

officers may still take previous 

non-compliance into consideration 

when determining an 

application. 

Immigration Act 2009 

The Immigration Act 2009 

imposes a duty on employers 

to ensure that all their employees 

are legally entitled to work 

for them in New Zealand. 

This includes only employing 

migrants within the confines 

of their visa conditions, which 

typically specify the employer, 

the role and the location of the 

work. 

Employers are liable for 

financial or criminal penalties 

if they allow or continue 

to allow a migrant to work in 

their service, knowing that the 

migrant is not entitled under 

the Immigration Act 2009 

to do so. An employer has a 

Dinner, dancing and a vasectomy 

under the hammer for charity 

Three hundred and fifty 

Waikato people flocked 

to the must-attend event 

of the year held on July 21, LJ 

Hooker Cancer Society Ball, 

raising $75,000 for charity. 

Hosted by Hamilton’s own 

Jesse Mulligan, the extravaganza, 

at Mystery Creek Events 

Centre, saw guests enjoying a 

gourmet three-course meal by 

Kerr & Ladbrook, dancing to 

live band The Pickups and bidding 

on a selection of live and 

The scrutiny 

involved in the 

visa application 

process has 

shifted from the 

applicant to the 

employer. 

silent auction items – including 

a vasectomy. 

Chief executive for the 

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer 

Society Shelley Campbell 

says the organisation is humbled 

by the support from the 

Guests enjoy the entertainment at 

the LJ Hooker Cancer Society Ball. 

community. 

“The generosity of our guests 

on Saturday night, as well as 

every business that sponsored 

or contributed to making the 

event a success, will help ensure 

that no one has to face cancer 

alone.” 

“Cancer is something that 

affects one in three people so 

most of us can understand the 

impact that a cancer diagnosis 

has on friends and family.” 

The live auction attracted 

fierce bidding with travel prizes 

popular on the night. Coveted 

live auction items included two 

return premium economy flights 

to Europe with Singapore Airlines, 

seven nights for 14 people 

at Italy’s Casa Melograno and 

two nights for two at The Lodge 

TAXATION AND THE LAW 

> BY MATT FISTONICH 

Matt Fistonich is senior manager, immigration at the Wellington 

office. Email:matt.i.fistonich@nzpwc.com 

defense only if they can show 

that they have taken “reasonable 

precautions and exercised 

due diligence” to ascertain a 

person’s entitlement to lawfully 

work. 

What can you do? 

The scrutiny involved in the 

visa application process has 

shifted from the applicant to 

the employer. If an employer 

currently employs migrants or 

wishes to do so in the future 

they need to be aware that their 

compliance with New Zealand 

employment and immigration 

law will be scrutinized. 

In order to meet compliance 

obligations, employers should 

at least be able to identify how 

many of their employees hold 

work visas, the type of visas 

and their expiry dates. 

Employers need to also 

Host of the event, Jesse Mulligan. 

at Cape Kidnappers. 

The vasectomy, donated by 

Urology Waikato, raised $725 

thanks to the generosity of a 

ball-goer whose husband might 

be set to take the snip for charity. 

All funds raised will remain 

continue to ensure they adhere 

to good employment practices, 

not only to support visa applications, 

but to also avoid penalties 

for non-compliance. 

While the practical details 

of many of the Government’s 

promised changes to New 

Zealand Immigration policy 

are yet to be disclosed, 

all indications are that there 

will be an ongoing focus on 

employer compliance and that 

only employers with a positive 

compliance history and robust 

HR practices will have access 

to migrant labour and skills 

going forward. 

If you have questions or 

need assistance, please contact 

our immigration team. 

The comments in this article 

of a general nature and 

should not be relied on for 

specific cases. Taxpayers 

should seek specific advice. 

in the region and enable the 

Cancer Society to continue providing 

practical and emotional 

support to people with cancer, 

fund vital cancer research and 

help New Zealanders to reduce 

their risk of cancer through education 

and advocacy.


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CELF a ‘life changing’ 

move for boating boss 

Tristram Marine and boating has always 

been in Kingsley Fink’s blood, he was 

brought up underneath the office desk 

within the family-run business his parents 

created 32 years ago. 

As general manager, 

Kingsley, 28, has been 

working for Tristram 

Marine for 11 years now, since 

fresh out of high school. 

Boating has always been in 

the Fink family; his grandfather 

Ray Fink started a timber boat 

building company in Hamilton 

60 years ago. 

Kingsley’s dad Lance Fink 

worked for Ray and enjoyed 

every moment. However he 

wanted to try something different. 

Rather than building timber 

boats, Lance wanted to build 

boats out of fibreglass and 

this is how he started Tristram 

Marine, named after Kingsley’s 

older brother – Tristram. 

Kingsley is very proud of 

how his parents created Tristram 

Marine from the ground 

up and as a family brought it 

to the success the business is 

today. 

Kingsley’s passion for boating 

and being out on the water 

continues outside of work. He 

recognised that their target market 

is now offshore fishing and 

family fishing, so he has been 

getting into fishing as a hobby 

to better understand his clients’ 

needs and the market. 

He is also talking to others 

who fish to find out what can 

be improved on boats and what 

would be helpful so that he can 

inject new ideas from the feedback 

into future designs to simplify 

boating for families. 

“Tristram Marine is an 

exciting business to be involved 

in because we’re playing with 

toys each day and boating is in 

my blood – I absolutely love 

fishing, diving and wakeboarding,” 

Kingsley said. 

To complement his skills 

and continue the growth and 

success of the business, Kingsley 

took part in a leadership 

programme with Community 

and Enterprise Leadership 

Foundation’s (CELF) in 2017, 

in conjunction with the Waikato 

University. 

The annual CELF Elevate 

Programme connects and elevates 

leaders from businesses 

and community not-for-profit 

organisations within Waikato 

over a nine-month duration. 

“CELF is a unique course, 

I’ve never heard of anything 

else like it,” Kingsley said. 

“Upskilling leaders and bringing 

people together to bounce 

ideas off each other all at the 

same time is very powerful.” 

Tristram Marine general 

manager Kingsley Fink. 

“Bringing together a group 

of people that is half business 

sector and half community division 

has aligned strong positive 

values for the Waikato region. 

Within the group we all have a 

similar motive to succeed and 

we learn from one another.” 

He says the programme was 

a life-changing experience for 

the running of Tristram Marine 

as well as his personal growth. 

His highlight was what he 

learnt from mentor Aiden Holliday 

who spoke to the cohort. 

“Aiden was a strong mentor 

to have at the start of the course, 

to really get us quite fired up, 

and to understand that leadership 

is contagious so why not 

be positive all the time. 

“When you have people 

around you who see you being 

positive, they naturally want to 

be as well.” 

Aiden helped him realise his 

business purpose, but also what 

he wants to leave behind as a 

legacy - being a positive and 

innovative person. 

“It made me realise that 

we’re not just boat builders 

here at Tristram Marine, we 

are memory creators because 

our clients are taking our quality 

products on to the water to 

create better family memories, 

family life, and fulfilment,” 

Kingsley said. 

He says Tristram Marine 

is instrumental in providing 

a product for their clients to 

create quality memories while 

enjoying New Zealand’s amazing 

coastline. 

Kingsley regularly hangs up 

photos received from clients’ 

families out on the water enjoying 

their Tristram products to 

remind the team of their purpose 

and why they need to continue 

to believe in themselves 

as memory creators. 

The flow on effect from their 

main purpose has also sparked 

the individual teams within the 

business to want to create their 

own team purposes. Tristram’s 

joining division came up with 

‘joining families, joining Tristram’. 

Kingsley says it all stems 

from the CELF programme 

which taught him that positive 

leadership is contagious, but 

negative leadership is as well. 

He said the programme 

also taught him that leaders 

are goal setters, so he’s been 

trying to work with his team to 

understand what their goals are 

within the business, because as 

a leader he said he can’t steer 

them down the right path if he 

doesn’t know where they want 

to head. 

Kingsley reminds himself 

and the team that no wind 

favours anyone who has no destined 

port, hence the need for 

goal setting. 

He looks forward to continuing 

the friendships and connections 

he has made within the 

cohort. He said the businesses 

and not-for-profit organisations 

have learnt a lot from each other 

when it comes to leadership 

styles and he says the CELF 

model is unique and clever 

bringing both sectors together. 

“If everyone had the opportunity 

to be on the CELF programme, 

it would be fascinating 

to see what the world would 

be capable of.” 

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Design Thinking: Fashionable jargon 

or revolutionary problem solver? 

“Design thinking is just fashionable jargon 

describing the method of problem-solving 

which we already know and use.” 

That sums up the first 

reaction many people 

have when design 

thinking is briefly explained 

to them, and why wouldn’t 

they? Design thinking is a 

method of problem solving. 

Most definitions of it define it 

as a five-step cycle where the 

steps do not necessarily follow 

in order. The cycle starts with 

‘empathise’, where you learn 

about your audience; this is followed 

by ‘define’, where user 

needs are used to create a point 

of view; ‘ideate’, where solu- 

tions are created; ‘prototype’, 

where solutions are umm… 

prototyped; and finally, ‘test’, 

where the prototype is tested. 

Does that sound familiar? 

Well, here’s the problem-solving 

cycle: problem definition, 

analysis and diagnosis, solution 

design, implementation, 

and evaluation. Surely the 

similarity is coincidence? 

What about the agile software 

development cycle: analyse, 

design, implement, accept, 

deploy. Well, it certainly 

doesn’t require a PhD in quantum 

dynamics to see the similarity, 

pretty sure a high school 

diploma will suffice. Design 

thinking, it would seem, is 

similar to a fidget spinner; very 

popular for no real reason. But 

it’s not all hype. 

The primary difference 

between design thinking and 

other problem-solving methodologies 

is its focus on the 

user. It is human centric problem 

solving. This is a key 

difference from traditional 

problem-solving methods that 

have primarily been formalised 

from learnings gained via the 

scientific method. The problem-solving 

methods we have 

been trained to use through our 

years in academia are based 

on solving a problem without 

taking any consideration of the 

emotional state of the user. As 

a result, we think of the experience 

that a user has while using 

the product or solution as an 

afterthought. We almost never 

consider the cultural upbringing 

of the user, or the values 

they hold dear. We mine large 

sets of transaction data to learn 

more about our customers, but 

do we spend time really getting 

to know what they are think- 

MARKETING MATTERS 

> BY MEHRDAD BEHROOZI 

Mehrdad (Merv) Behroozi is general manager of Hamilton graphic 

design and web development company E9. Phone: 07 838 1188 

Email: merv@e9.nz 

ing, or how they are feeling? 

This is where design thinking 

is helpful. It’s focus on the user 

forces us to see the problem 

from different angles. But it’s 

not the silver bullet that current 

hype has made it out to be. 

Like so many other problem-solving 

methodologies, 

design thinking is a methodology 

for problem-solving 

that works well on its own 

but works better when combined 

with other methods. It 

brings together various professions 

and disciplines into 

one multi-disciplinary problem-solving 

approach. It forces 

us to think in non-conventional 

ways and look at scenarios 

we wouldn’t have considered 

before. But it is not a god. It 

is just another way to solve a 

problem. 

New report calls ethical guidelines for AI 

A 

as having the potential to be 

humankind’s fourth industrial 

revolution. 

new report looking 

at the rise of artificial 

intelligence (AI) says 

businesses need to have a code 

of ethics around what AI programmes 

can and can’t do. 

“Ideally these should be 

shared with customers so they 

can make informed choices 

about who they are doing business 

with,” says the Chartered 

Accountants Australia and New 

Zealand (CA ANZ) report. 

The report, entitled 

Machines can learn but what 

will we teach them? also suggests 

AI algorithms should 

be designed so they can be 

reviewed by a third party. 

“In our world of fake news 

and privacy concerns, we are 

currently at an ethical crossroad 

where we need to determine the 

right direction for the development 

of machine learning and 

AI,” says Karen McWilliams, 

business reform leader, CA 

ANZ. 

“By setting the right ethical 

framework now, we have an 

opportunity to design a new 

AI-enabled world, which could 

create a more inclusive global 

society and sustainable economy 

than exists today.” 

The CA ANZ report looks 

at the ethical considerations 

around AI and machine learning, 

and possible implications 

on society, business, regulators, 

individuals, and the accounting 

profession. 

Machine learning, the most 

technologically advanced subset 

of AI, has been described 

Run for the kids 

Upsides and downsides 

The report mentions the upsides 

and downsides of AI. The former 

includes more powerful 

learning and research tools, 

enabling, for example, medical 

breakthroughs and for businesses, 

the ability to predict 

customer behaviour. 

The downsides include risks 

to privacy, data security and the 

potential for social reengineering. 

There is also the “strong 

possibility that vast numbers of 

the current workforce, and current 

graduates, may find themselves 

made obsolete because 

AI applications can do their 

work faster and more accurately”. 

All this, the report says is 

happening while there are no 

“commonly agreed policies or 

accountability frameworks”. 

The Australian Government 

has allocated $30 million in this 

year’s Federal Budget for AI 

development, including an ethical 

framework. 

Earlier this year the AI 

Forum of New Zealand 

launched a paper Artificial 

Intelligence: Shaping a Future 

New Zealand which the forum 

describes as “the first steps 

towards building a cohesive 

national strategy to effectively 

address the mainstream changes 

AI will bring”. 

“The absence of transparency 

and a full understanding of 

how [AI] algorithms work creates 

significant ethical issues,” 

the CA ANZ report says. 

We want 

They say 

you! 

that the early bird 

gets the worm, and in the 

Giving back to your community not only 

helps to enrich the community but it is 

also personally rewarding, giving you a 

sense of purpose and contentment in 

doing something for others in need. 

If you have been thinking 

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difference to your community, 

but you are not quite sure 

how to do it, this opportunity 

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True Colours walks alongside 

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they need as they face the 

toughest of times. 

True Colours is a 100% 

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Each year, enough money 

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event {Kerr & Ladbrook 

True Colours Long Lunch} is 

held on Melbourne Cup Day 

in November, and is the main 

focus of the FOTC group. 

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You will be part of a fun, 

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This year the event will be 

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76 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS July/August 2018

Waikato entrepreneur 

launches anti-snore 

business 


Waikato businesswoman Frances 

Anderson is a life-long snorer. Instead of 

being beaten down by the stigma of being 

a woman who snores, she developed 

an innovative Waikato-designed sleep 

positioner to help women (and men) all 

over New Zealand to stop the ‘snorchestra’ 

and improve their lives and relationships. 

Frances spent decades 

looking for the right 

solution, including surgery, 

to no avail, until she created 

her own solution - a sleep 

positioner which she christened 

‘Patney’ in honour of her 

own mother’s nickname. Frances’ 

mum was mythologised 

Patney Sleep Positioner. 

in her family for her ability to 

lift the roof off after she fell 

asleep. It was an unfortunate 

family legacy Frances received 

which she turned into a powerful 

solution. 

The Patney anti-snore sleep 

positioner is more than simply 

a pillow. It’s made with two 

Frances Anderson who 

is behind a new product 

to prevent snoring. 

important criteria – comfort 

and clinical effectiveness. Validating 

Patney’s effectiveness 

was critical. Once the design 

was perfected, the Patney 

underwent an independent validation 

study by the WellSleep 

Centre - Otago University. 

Results from the test 

showed 89 percent of the partners 

of people who completed 

the study, reported a reduction 

in their partner’s snoring. 

Frances knew she was onto a 

great solution and so took the 

Patney sleep positioner to market 

to help other Kiwis. 

Patney officially launched 

in March on World Sleep Day. 

Frances is all fired up to demystify 

the negative stigma associated 

with snoring. 

“Snoring is really the last 

taboo for women. They are 

mortified to hear about their 

nocturnal rumblings, more so 

than men who can fob off the 

embarrassment more easily.” 

But aside from simply 

being amusing or embarrassing, 

she says snoring is a serious 

condition. 

“Without a good night’s 

sleep, many snorers struggle 

with tiredness the next day. 

It can also impact the health 

of their heart and respiratory 

system. Fatigue has long been 

associated with road accidents, 

low work productivity and also 

dismantling relationships at 

work and at home.” 

Partners of the ‘accused’ 

also suffer the consequences 

of snoring. This places a 

strain on relationships creating 

frustration, resentment 

and in some cases, a move 

to separate bedrooms. Sexual 

and emotional intimacy 

suffers. Indeed, research into 

sleep patterns, involving 483 

couples and their reasons for 

sleeping apart, revealed that 

45.6 percent slept in separate 

beds because of their partner’s 

snoring. 

Patney has assisted many 

Kiwi couples towards sleeping 

in the same bed again. 

“Since launching the sleep 

positioner, Patney’s own customer 

satisfaction statistics 

mirror those of the WellSleep 

Centre. Eighty nine percent 

of our customers have a great 

success story with the Patney. 

This is a remarkable result 

when you consider the many 

reasons why people snore. A 

key factor in achieving this 

result is the fact that Patney 

is individualised to the user’s 

height and weight and their 

overall body profile.” 

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The students are among 

180 New Zealanders 

who will travel to destinations 

including Korea, 

China, India and Singapore 

to study, carry out research or 

undertake an internship. 

Wintec Centre for Business, 

Information Technology 

and Enterprise students Jordan 

Finlay, Aaron Froggatt, Keir 

Bullot and Phillippa Kahotea 

will head to Jinhua Polytechnic 

in Jinhua city in China’s Zhejiang 

province. 

They will be based at Jinhua 

Polytechnic for 19 weeks 

where they will study three 

Information Technology 

papers and one Chinese Language 

and Cultural paper. 

Student exchanges 

like this have the 

potential to change 

students’ lives by 

broadening their 

experience and 

expanding their 

horizons. 

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Wintec students (from left) Keir Bullot, Aaron Froggatt, Phillippa 

Kahotea, Shannon Dwyer, Jordan Finlay and Cody Steens. 

Phillippa is in her second 

year studying Wintec’s Bachelor 

of Applied Information 

Technology and is nervous and 

excited about the upcoming 

adventure. 

“I’m looking forward to 

making new friends and hopefully 

paving the way for future 

business ventures or job opportunities,” 

says Phillippa. 

“I have three children – 

aged 6, 10 and 15 – who will 

stay at home with whānau 

while I am away, allowing me 

to fully immerse myself into 

study. Choosing to go on this 

trip has been one of the hardest 

decisions of my life but I am 

proud to show my children and 

nieces and nephews that you 

can achieve anything – regardless 

of your age or race,” she 

adds. 

Fellow scholarship recipients, 

Shannon MacMillan and 

Cody Steens from Wintec’s 

School of Media Arts, are 

also heading to China, but to 

Chengdu University. 

Bachelor of Media Arts 

graduate Cody is going to 

be based at Chengdu for one 

year while he completes a 

postgraduate Graphic Design 

programme. He then plans to 

return to Wintec to study his 

Masters. 

University of Waikato honours 

more distinguished alumni 

In August the University 

of Waikato will honour 

another cohort of distinguished 

alumni – an award 

it has been handing out since 

2007. 

The Distinguished Alumni 

Awards celebrate and honour 

alumni of the University of 

Waikato who have gone on 

to make outstanding contributions 

in their careers and 

communities. The University 

of Waikato is conferring six 

Distinguished Alumni Awards 

in 2018. Those to be honoured 

at a dinner hosted by Chancellor 

Jim Bolger and Vice-Chancellor 

Professor Neil Quigley 

on August 24 are: 

• Dame Annette King. 

Former Member of Parliament. 

Bachelor of Arts 

1982. Dame Annette is 

receiving the award for her 

commitment to health and 

social justice in New Zealand 

while a Member of 

Parliament. 

• Dr Sarah Calvert. Registered 

Clinical Psychologist. 

Bachelor of Social 

Sciences 1974, Master of 

Social Sciences 1975, Doctor 

of Philosophy, 1982. Dr 

Calvert is receiving the 

award for her significant 

contribution to her profession 

and to research and 

“For me there two main 

benefits of this scholarship: the 

first is learning one of the most 

spoken languages in the world; 

and secondly, getting an understanding 

of another culture’s 

design to help me better understand 

and improve my design 

skills as a whole,” he says. 

Wintec’s international 

director, Jason Matangi, says 

that the Prime Minister’s 

Scholarship has been instrumental 

in paving the way for 

Wintec students to study and 

live in Asia. 

“Student exchanges like 

this have the potential to 

change students’ lives by 

broadening their experience 

and expanding their horizons. 

Furthermore, this year Wintec 

and Chengdu University are 

celebrating the tenth anniversary 

of our relationship so it’s 

particularly pertinent to see our 

students benefit from this successful 

relationship,” he says. 

The Prime Minister’s 

Scholarship for Asia is funded 

by the New Zealand Government 

and administered by 

Education New Zealand. The 

scholarship programme has 

been running for five years 

and has seen more than 1500 

students awarded scholarships 

to Asia. 

innovation in the field of 

psychology. 

• Jan Zijderveld. CEO, 

Avon Products. Bachelor 

of Management Studies 

1987. Jan Zijderveld is 

receiving the award for his 

achievements during a long 

career at Unilever and his 

continued association as an 

alumnus of the university. 

• Miriam Dean CNZM 

QC. Barrister. Bachelor of 

Social Sciences 1977. Miriam 

Dean is receiving the 

award for her distinguished 

career in law and business, 

and her commitment to 

empowering women. 

• Professor Tom Higham. 

Professor of Archaeological 

Science, Deputy 

Director of the Oxford 

Radiocarbon Accelerator 

Unit. Doctor of Philosophy 

1993. Professor Higham is 

receiving the award for his 

work as one of the foremost 

archaeological scientists 

in the world, based in 

one of the world’s leading 

radiocarbon dating laboratories. 

• Dr Shane Legg. 

Co-founder and Chief Scientist, 

Google DeepMind. 

Bachelor of Computing 

and Mathematical Sciences 

1996. Dr Legg received 

the award in May, for his 

outstanding achievements 

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offering quality for 30 years 


Hamilton Windscreens has just notched 

up 30 years in business. 

Ever-present for the full 

three decades has been 

co-owner Dean Holmes, 

who started the firm on a memorable 

date with all the eights - 

8/8/88 - and has seen it flourish 

since. 

That’s largely down to the 

strong emphasis on customer 

service and quality workmanship, 

says co-owner Marcus 

Steele. 

He should know - he started 

as a 17-year-old apprentice 24 

years ago, and, like so many 

others, stayed put, eventually 

buying a 50 percent stake in 

the business, which offers a 

comprehensive range of automotive 

glass services. 

These days, Marcus and 

Nick Ashton look after the 

day-to-day running of the 

workshop side of things, while 

Lisa Burroughs and Kate 

Healey look after the office 

administration. 

About 10 years ago Dean 

stepped out of the day to day 

running of Hamilton Windscreens 

and now concentrates 

on his wholesale business. 

Hamilton Windscreens has 

always had a very family orientated 

work environment, and 

this shows in the longevity of 

many of the staff. 

A photo in the office shows 

Collin Donker smiling broadly 

back at the camera, coffee in 

his hand and the sweep of the 

Grand Canyon behind him. 

Sadly, Collin passed away 

almost three years ago while 

still working for the firm, but 

his memory is very much present 

for the staff who worked 

with him for so long. 

“Collin came on board a 

year or so after I bought the 

business,” says Dean. “He was 

a significant part of Hamilton 

Windscreens.” 

When Dean bought the 

business, it was in Euclid Ave, 

not far from its current site at 

712 Te Rapa Straight. It hasn’t 

moved far physically over the 

years, but it has developed 

enormously. 

Some customers 

have been with them 

for the full 30 years. 

Clients with a long 

track record include 

Porter Hire, TRT Group, 

Car Dealerships, 

panelbeaters, 

electricians and 

plumbers. 

The first couple of years 

were hard going, but as the 

reputation for quality workmanship 

and great customer 

service grew, so did the business. 

Fast forward 30 years and 

with around 10 staff on board, 

Hamilton Windscreens is one 

of the biggest independent 

automotive windscreen shops 

in New Zealand. 

One of Dean’s brighter 

ideas in the early stages, and 

certainly one of his more 

colourful, was to brand everything 

with the highly distinctive 

purple that still marks out 

their building, signage and 

vehicles. 

“I got a fair bit of flak for 

that,” he laughs. But the memorable 

colour has become well 

known to many (common 

phrase: look out for the bright 

purple building on Te Rapa 

Straight). 

“I used it for our profile and 

to make us stand out, which I 

think it always has.” 

Technology has changed 

hugely over the three decades. 

Dean remembers the “toughened” 

windscreens, which created 

plenty of the early business 

for the firm because of 

their propensity to shatter. 

These days, the laminated 

windscreens won’t shatter, 

but will chip or crack instead. 

Arriving with that technology 

are rain sensors and camera 

technology that are used for 

lane departure warnings and as 

a form of cruise control. 

As for chipped windscreens, 

Marcus and Nick recommend 

getting on to them as 

soon as possible to prevent the 

chip spreading. 

“We will assess to see if the 

screen can be repaired first, or 

replacement is undertaken,” 

Marcus says. 

They offer a same-day service, 

and a mobile service for 

those who can’t make it to their 

workshop. 

They can also deal with 

insurance, speaking directly 

to the insurer on behalf of the 

customer and taking care of 

any paperwork. 

On an average day Hamilton 

Windscreens deals with 

Co-owners Dean and Marcus. 

about 40 jobs, and on a busy 

day cope comfortably with 

up to 80. That could include 

replacement, repair, or removal 

for panelbeaters, and takes 

in side windows, and mirror 

glass as well as windscreens - 

the full range of glass used for 

vehicles. 

They cover everything from 

private cars, fleet vehicles, 

trucks and heavy machinery, 

along with boats. 

Hamilton Windscreens 

specialises in classic cars. 

Those jobs typically require 

more time, and for the hardto-source 

vehicle glass it is not 

uncommon to get these manufactured, 

says Marcus. 

Some customers have 

been with them for the full 30 

years. Clients with a long track 

record include Porter Hire, 

TRT Group, Car Dealerships, 

panelbeaters, electricians and 

plumbers. 

They build up relations with 

their long-time customers, who 

will often stop in for a cupppa 

while they wait for a repair. 

“We like to think it’s a 

pretty customer friendly-type 

environment,” says Marcus. 

He puts customer service 

and workmanship top of his 

list, and says the environment 

for the staff is also important. 

“You like to think that the 

guys enjoy coming to work, 

they socialise together, everyone 

gets on.” 

This is reflected in low staff 

turnover, with many having 

been there up to 15 years. 

Marcus says the success 

of the business must also be 

attributed to the dedicated and 

hardworking team they have 

on board. 

So what is coming up? 

“We’re going to give the front 

of the shop a bit of a makeover. 

That will be coming within the 

next six months. 

“And obviously… expect 

the colour purple to be part of 

that. 

“Finally, we would like to 

say a big thank you to all the 

customers that have supported 

Hamilton windscreens over 

the past 30 years.” 

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Leading technology and business experts 

will illuminate the key challenges of digital 

transition during Tauranga’s second annual 

week-long festival of innovation. 

By DAVID PORTER 

The inaugural Groundswell 

Festival of Innovation 

in 2017 proved 

there are hundreds of innovators 

in Tauranga and the Bay 

creating remarkable products 

and services. And that they are 

more than willing to share their 

knowledge. 

This year’s festival - which 

will run from August 27 - September 

2 - is poised to build on 

that momentum, say the organisers 

and innovators taking 

part in what many believe will 

become an even bigger regular 

event on the city’s calendar. 

“What’s really special about 

Groundswell is the incredibly 

positive and collaborative 

atmosphere you experience at 

each event,” said Nigel Tutt, 

chief executive of Priority One, 

which initiated Groundswell. 

“Everyone who attends 

is genuinely interested and 

engaged, and it’s really encouraging 

to hear so many stories of 

innovation taking place across 

a diverse range of contexts. 

Not all businesses are innovation-led, 

nor do they have to be. 

But change is inevitable, and it 

never hurts to listen to others 

and hear thought-provoking 

stories of what is happening 

right now - and what is possible 

in the future.” 

Groundswell features a 

range of events from digital 

technology and clean tech, to 

fashion and textiles, to social 

and educational innovation, 

all featuring leading tech innovators. 

All events sold out last 

year, with attendance across 

the week reaching 5000, and 

the organisers are expecting an 

even bigger turnout this year. 

Jodie Tipping, the chair and 

founder of co-sponsor Cucumber, 

who is on the Groundswell 

organising committee, told Bay 

of Plenty Business News there 

were many exciting things happening 

on the innovation front. 

“But it was getting to a point 

a couple of years ago that you 

just weren’t hearing about them 

and that’s why we developed 

Groundswell,” she said. 

“My personal ultimate goal 

would be to see Groundswell 

become a movement of its own 

and not just a one-off festival, 

because innovation touches so 

many different organisations. 

“It’s not just tech or whatever, 

it’s very broad. The more 

we can create a community and 

awareness of things that are 

happening, the better it will be 

for our community.” 

Managing digital 

transformation 

One of the key challenges - 

especially for many of the 

small-to-medium enterprises 

(SMEs) that make up the great 

majority of business activity in 

New Zealand - is the sheer pace 

and scale of the digital transformation 

that has taken place in 

recent years. 

Liz Maguire 

One of the big 

quandaries we 

have in our world 

is how do you tell 

if something is a 

trend or a fad. 

– Liz Maguire, ANZ 

Liz Maguire, head of digital 

transformation for ANZ, who 

will be speaking at Groundswell, 

said that companies had 

to be across new technologies 

and work out whether they 

were going to be valuable to 

them. 

“One of the big quandaries 

we have in our world is how do 

you tell if something is a trend 

or a fad,” she said. 

“The fundamental reality is 

that people do not change their 

behaviour and adopt new technology 

unless there is something 

better about it for them. 

For the vast majority of people, 

there has to be a reason why 

you are going to use it.” 

As Isuru Fernando, IBM 

Isuru Fernando, IBM NZ 

New Zealand analytics & AI 

leader, told Bay of Plenty Business 

News: “Disruption is all 

around us – with examples like 

Uber and Airbnb – companies 

that have reinvented business 

models.” 

Disruptive technologies 

such as Artificial Intelligence 

(AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 

or Blockchain were no longer 

the sole domain of large companies 

with big budgets, he added. 

“We are seeing many smallto-medium 

organisations right 

here in New Zealand making 

use of these technologies to 

power their ideas. They are 

able to start small, experiment 

and then build out the ideas that 

work, quickly and easily.” 

Fernando said IBM NZ 

was partnering with great local 

organisations and startups that 

were exporting their products 

and services all over the world. 

“And what is also interesting 

is that the large incumbent 

organisations in New Zealand 

are thinking like startups,” he 

said. 

“They are structuring their 

innovation teams to resemble 

those of small organisations and 

making a comeback by building 

platform business models 

using all of the data available to 

them, and turning it into insight. 

And they’re adopting Agile 

methodologies, using it as an 

innovation engine for business 

transformation and employing 

new ways of working to foster 

speed-to-market and competitive 

advantage.” 

Russell Craig, Microsoft 

NZ’s national technology officer, 

said that globally there was 

an incredible phenomenon of 

acceleration in the tech sector. 

“It’s very hard for everyone 

to keep up,” said Craig. 

“The challenge that people 

- particularly in smaller 

businesses - or non-commercial 

organisations, face at the 

moment is how to make the 

right choices. 

“The first challenge is trying 

to wrap your head as an organ- 

Russell Craig, Microsoft NZ 

isation around what’s actually 

happening in this area of digital 

transformation, because in 

many ways it’s quite an abstract 

concept. 

The challenge that 

people - particularly 

in smaller businesses 

or non-commercial 

organisations - face 

at the moment is how 

to make the right 

choices. 

– Russell Craig, 

Microsoft NZ 

“At the same time, most people 

are alert to some of the more 

obvious sweeping changes that 

are taking place. Look at the 

retail shelf space and the phenomenon 

of Amazon there.” 

Retailers were already facing 

the challenge with online 

shopping, and the media had 

been dealing with it, he said. 

“That’s going to extend to 

all our businesses in New Zealand 

eventually, no matter what 

industry they are in.” 

First find the relevance 

Craig said technology came 

second in terms of making the 

right choices. 

“First you need to understand 

how technology could 

be relevant to your business to 

help you change for the future,” 

he said. 

“It’s important to try and 

make things real at the local 

level. For example, with 

Airbnb, local businesses need 

to ask themselves what it is that 

consumers like about it. It’s the 

flexibility and convenience. If 

you’re a local motelier, how 

can you use digital to somehow 

match that customer experience 

of finding somewhere to stay? 

That’s all it’s really about.” 

Craig said one of the things 

he’d be talking about at Groundswell 

was trying to frame up the 

idea of digital transformation. 

“What does it mean from 

a global perspective? What’s 

happening in the technology 

sector, with particular relevance 

on the impact of technologies 

such as AI, machine learning, 

big data and analytics? 

“And obviously cloud computing, 

the technology platform 

that can enable any business 

from a local plumber through 

to Microsoft’s just- announced 

strategic deal with Walmart. 

Why did they partner with us? 

Because they need to compete 

against Amazon.” 

ANZ’s Liz Maguire said 

everybody was looking at how 

to handle the impact of digital 

transformation. She noted that 

the scale of change could be 

easily seen in the banking sector, 

with less than two percent 

of payments now happening in 

a bank branch these days. 

“There are amazing pockets 

of innovation in the country,” 

she said. 

“But my sense of it is that 

there’s a worrying amount of 

companies that haven’t done 

as much as they should have. 

I think there’s much more that 

could be done.” 

Maguire said there was a 

need to address the practical 

issues. 

We are seeing many 

small-to-medium 

organisations right 

here in New Zealand 

making use of these 

[disruptive new] 

technologies to power 

their ideas. 

– Isuru Fernando, 

IBM NZ 

“There’s lots of theory, there 

are lots of academic models. 

But the thing for many companies 

is, ‘where do I start? How 

do I get my board across this? 

How do I really understand 

whether what I’m doing is good 

for our customers? I’ve got 101 

things to do, so how do I really 

know which ones are important’.” 

Cucumber’s Jodie Tipping 

said that in both larger and 

smaller business there were 

people who are scared of technology. 

The more we can 

create a community 

and awareness 

of things that are 

happening, the better 

it will be for our 

community. 

– Jodie Tipping, 

Cucumber 

Jodie Tipping 

“They don’t really know 

what to do and what not to do, 

and I don’t think it’s just in the 

small business space,” she said. 

“We advocate ‘little and 

often’ - don’t be scared to try 

things. We work with organisations 

to understand what their 

customers are doing, to make 

sure they’re applying the right 

technology for the business 

they’re in. 

“Groundswell is an opportunity 

for the community to 

actually create what they want 

Tauranga and the region to be, 

rather than waiting for things 

to happen. I really hope it gains 

momentum.” 

Priority One’s Nigel Tutt 

said the organisers were excited 

about the breadth and depth 

that had emerged for this year’s 

event. 

“The Tauranga Art Gallery 

and Toi Ohomai School of Creative 

Industries will be alongside 

the likes of PowerSmart, 

Cucumber and Google’s leading 

education expert,” he said. 

“Bringing people together 

to create unexpected connections 

and have meaningful 

conversations is a big part of 

the festival - it’s how ideas like 

Groundswell came about and 

who knows what will come out 

of this year’s festival?”


Gallagher Group’s international headquarters in Hamilton. 

Gallagher takes supreme ExportNZ award 

Gallagher Group has taken out the 

supreme award for the 2018 Air New 

Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards for 

Auckland and Waikato regions. 

Judges were impressed with 

the way the Hamilton-based 

business has become the 

leading technology company in 

animal management, security 

and fuel system industries over 

the past 80 years. 

Founded in 1937, Gallagher 

was initially a 10-person 

business which designed and 

delivered New Zealand’s first 

electric fence solution. Today, 

it employs 1100 people across a 

global network of 10 countries 

through three business units. 

In the June 28 awards, it also 

won the Westpac Best Large 

Business (goods exports) category. 

The Auckland Airport 

Exporters Champion (for services 

to export) was awarded 

to Sir Patrick Hogan for his 

contribution to New Zealand’s 

Thoroughbred industry and 

influence on putting the country 

on the world map due to his 

breeding programme. 

He made his mark early on 

in his career due to his uncanny 

ability to take the right punt at 

the right time. Perhaps his best 

known punt was on an unfashionable 

stallion called Sir Tristram, 

who he syndicated and 

who went on to sire some of 

the best performers on the race 

track. 

We need to celebrate 

the success of our 

exporters and these 

awards are just one 

way we do this. 

“Our awards demonstrate 

the vibrancy of the export sector. 

The judges said the competition 

was intense. And while 

that may have made their job 

difficult it clearly shows the 

high calibre of talent and innovation 

that represents New Zealand 

on the world stage,” says 

Catherine Lye, regional manager 

- ExportNZ Auckland 

“We’re all about building a 

community of exporters to help 

each other to prosper through 

collegial support, inspiration 

and sound advice. We need to 

celebrate the success of our 

exporters and these awards are 

just one way we do this,” says 

Sir Ken Stevens, national chairman 

- ExportNZ. 

Seven category winners 

were announced from 27 finalists 

at the awards, along with 

the supreme winner and exporters 

champion at the event in 

Auckland tonight. 

ExportNZ Auckland and 

ExportNZ Waikato are divisions 

of the Employers and 

Manufacturers Association. 

2018 winners for the Air New 

Zealand Cargo ExportNZ 

Awards: 

1. Baldwins Intellectual Property 

Excellence in Innovation 

Endace helps its customers 

manage critical data networks. 

Via its platforms it helps its 

customers to accurately detect, 

investigate and analyse network 

security and performance 

issues. Global customers 

include banks, hospitals, telecommunications 

companies, 

healthcare providers, retailers, 

web giants and governments. 

(Auckland) Other finalists 

were: 

- Valocity Limited (Auckland) 

- Organic Initiative 

(Auckland) 

- Spring Sheep Milk Co. 

(Auckland) 

- Serko (Auckland) 

2. DHL Best Emerging Business 

(goods exports) Auckland 

BioSciences is in the business 

of manufacturing and exporting 

premium New Zealand 

made animal derived serum and 

plasma. The four-year-old company 

exports 90 percent of its 

products to 14 countries around 

the world for use in veterinary 

vaccines, which are critical to 

the health of global livestock 

populations. (Auckland) Other 

finalists were: 

- Helix Flight Manufacturing 

Machines Limited 

(Waikato) 

- Loadscan Limited (Waikato) 

- Progressive Equipment 

Limited (Waikato) 

- Spring Sheep Milk Co 

(Auckland) 

- Zeffer Cider Co (Auckland) 

3. EMA Best Emerging Business 

(services exports) Haka 

Educational Tours is part of 

the award-winning Haka Tourism 

Group and is a dedicated 

academic and sport travel 

company. From curriculum 

focused school trips, to faculty 

led university tours and touring 

school sports teams, it provides 

a solution for all your global 

domestic student travel needs. 

(Auckland) Other finalist: 

- EverEdge Global (Auckland) 

4. Ports of Auckland Best 

Medium Business (goods 

exports) Ross Roof Group is 

a family owned roofing company 

celebrating 75 years in the 

industry. With a strong focus 

on exporting their stone-coated 

steel tiles, they now operate in 

all regions of the world with six 

offices and 17 staff located in 

the USA, UK, Europe, Japan, 

UAE and Argentina. (Auckland) 

Other finalists were: 

- Hunter Filling Systems Limited 


- MIX Limited (Auckland) 

- Oceanmax International 

Limited (Auckland) 

5. BDO Best Medium Business 

(services exports) More4Apps 

creates solutions for users of 

the Oracle E-Business Suite. In 

2000 its developers identified 

the need for desktop software 

that enables the easy upload of 

transactions and other information 

to Oracle and it has been 

growing since then. It specialises 

in providing products for 

both end-users and developers. 

(Waikato) Other finalists were: 

- Company-X (Waikato) 

- Mindfull (Auckland) 

- Valocity Limited (Auckland) 

6. Westpac Best Large Business 

(goods exports) Gallagher 

Group is a global leader 

in designing ground breaking 

animal management, security 

and fuel systems solutions. As 

a successful private company 

in New Zealand, Gallagher 

employ more than 1000 staff 

worldwide throughout North 

America, Europe, Asia, South 

Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 

(Waikato) Other finalists 

were: 

- Invenco Group Limited 

(Auckland) 

- Milk New Zealand Dairy 

Limited (Auckland) 

- New Zealand Bloodstock 


7. NZTE Best Large Business 

(services exports) Gentrack 

Group designs, builds, deploys 

and provides supporting solutions 

for some of the most 

progressive utilities and airports 

around the world. Pairing 

powerful platforms with deep 

market knowledge, Gentrack 

enables customers to lower 

service costs, foster innovation 

and confidently navigate market 

reform. (Auckland) Other 

finalist: 

- EROAD (Auckland) 

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CHILD FOCUS 

Huge interest in new Fairfield 

on Bankwood centre 

Parents working in and around the Fairfield/ 

Chartwell area have been among those 

first through the doors of the new Fairfield 

on Bankwood Early Childhood Education 

Centre which opened for children in July. 

Construction of the new 

centre began at the start 

of the year and regular 

commuters along Bankwood 

Road have watched progress 

as the inviting building and 

attractive surrounds have taken 

shape. 

The end result is a beautiful 

example of what a childcare 

centre should be, with attention 

to detail inside and out, maximising 

the available space with 

large, warm and engaging areas 

for babies, toddlers and older 

children. 

Large outdoor spaces are 

a staple of Early Education 

Waikato (Waikato Kindergarten 

Association) sites and Fairfield 

on Bankwood is no exception. 

With places to climb, 

explore and learn, the new Fairfield 

on Bankwood centre is a 

place of adventure and wonder 

for children as they develop and 

learn new skills. 

A well-equipped kitchen is 

part of the new centre, so children 

will enjoy Healthy Heart 

Award meals – high quality, 

nutritious meals, supported by 

the New Zealand Heart Foundation 

— prepared by our 

in-house cook. 

Interest has been building in 

the centre since construction got 

underway, and while there are 

limited spaces available, these 

are filling quickly. For inquiries 

and enrolments, please call 

0800 CHILDREN (244 537) or 

visit www.kindergarten.org.nz 

For parents working in and 

around The Base and the northern 

end of Hamilton, a new 

centre — Rotokauri — will be 

opening later this year in Arthur 

Porter Drive. 

While each centre is unique, 

they all share characteristics 

like the Healthy Heart Award 

meals, Enviroschools, Under5 

Energize, and the popular Cool 

4 School transition programme 

which prepares four-year-olds 

for the next stage of their education 

journey. 

For your childcare needs, 

whether it be Kindergarten, 

centres, or homebased education, 

please call 0800-CHIL- 

DREN (244 537) or visit www. 

kindergarten.org.nz 

Toilet learning can 

be established earlier 

than you think! 

Independence is so often 

overlooked for toddlers. In 

fact, once children have full 

control over their bodies and 

they can toilet themselves, they 

naturally want to be more independent. 

Toileting, for children, is 

a rite of passage – it is part of 

the transition from high dependency 

to independency. Signs 

of readiness include that the 

child can stay dryer for longer, 

they can tell someone they need 

to go, they can remove their 

own pants, they may even seek 

privacy or show an interest with 

others going to the toilet - and 

other such signs. 

When we observe an interest 

in toileting, it is time to act! By 

not delaying until three, you can 

introduce a fairly young child, 

even as young as 18 months - 

two, to using a toilet with very 

little problem. Three year olds 

often say “no” a lot, so if they 

express the interest, the earlier, 

the better in many ways! 

In true Montessori fashion 

at our centre, we utilise a 

“prepared environment” in our 

bathroom that is set up the same 

every day for children to utilize: 

a solid chair, some books and 

a potty, all on a wee mat (pun 

intended)! Children are asked to 

wear two-piece clothing with an 

elastic waist that they can easily 

pull down themselves. Their 

undies may initially be worn 

inside the nappy so that consequences 

of wetting are felt and 

thereby learnt. 

Initially, we give the child an 

opportunity to sit for a while on 

the chair with no nappy, to read 

a book. After a while, we offer 

the child the opportunity to sit 

on a tall-backed potty. Eventually, 

the child will make their 

own water, and eventually they 

will want to use the real toilet – 

it can be quite fun to flush it! 

The adult’s attitude can 

make a big difference for the 

child. Rather than being adult 

driven, toilet learning is when 

children are actively involved 

in their own learning. Genuine 

praise is important, as toilet 

learning is also linked to self-esteem. 

During the learning process, 

it is likely that the child 

will urinate, and as opposed to 

being considered “accidents”, 

they are dealt with calmly as 

learnings. “Oh dear, you wet 

yourself” – fact. Real language, 

using correct terms, and always 

a calm voice. 

It is recommended that boys 

sit instead of stand until they 

have mastered how to produce 

solid waste on the toilet, and by 

that stage they will better understand 

which feeling does what. 

As bowel motions are often predictable, 

a chart of times may be 

useful to establish a pattern. 

A good pre-school/centre 

will always work with the 

family at home and so good 

communication is vital. And 

of course an internet search on 

“toilet learning” will provide 

you with lots of different articles 

and inspiration! 

Fountain City Montessori 

can help with client toilet learning, 

however we currently only 

have vacancies for babies and 

under two and a half year olds 

– which happens to be perfect 

timing! Visitors are welcome. 

www.fcm.nz 

Vacancies for under three year olds only.

CHILD FOCUS 

“5,6,7,8… start your 

dance journey in the 

Limelight” 

Limelight Dance Academy has been 

Hamilton’s premiere dance school for 

the last 30 years. Originally the Margaret 

Fairhead School of Dance, former pupil 

Kerry Mills took over the school in 2008 

and gave it its new name – Limelight. 

Students entering the 

school find themselves in 

well-structured, inspirational 

and challenging classes. 

Children are not only learning 

the art of dance, but also build- 

ing confidence and pride in 

themselves that shines through 

in their day-to-day life. 

The school’s core values of 

excellence, acheivement and 

passion and Kerry’s holistic 

approach to training speak to 

the team’s desire to carve a 

journey of dance education 

for their students. From when 

students enter into the preschool 

or junior school, they 

find themselves on a path with 

lessons that progress from term 

to term. Students often add different 

styles to their repetoire 

as they grow, such as jazz, 

contemporary, tap, hip hop and 

lyrical. 

Head to our website to find 

out more about the school, it’s 

mission, history and acheivements 

both nationally and 

internationally. 

Limelight Dance Academy 

limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 

Limelight Dance Academy, Hamilton’s premier 

dance school offering specialist training in RAD 

Ballet, NZAMD Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, 

Tap and Lyrical. 

Offering classes from Pre-School to Adults. 

At Limelight Dance Academy we hope to 

create and nurture a love of dance and help 

to develop healthy, happy, well rounded 

individuals. 

Does your child want to be a part of a fantastic 

end of year production? 

Enrolments now being taken for Term 3. 

New Term 3 Classes starting in Pre-school 

Ballet, Beginner Ballet, Beginner Jazz and 

Introductory Contemporary. 

For more information 

please contact Kerry Mills 

phone 855 3021 | mobile 021 2343930 

email admin@limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 

www.limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 


A7651T 

Home away from home 

• Educational, nurturing, 

friendly and fun 

• Free 30 ECE hours 3-4 years 

• WINZ subsidies 

• 10 free hours for 2 year olds 

• Mirror dance room 

Corner Ohaupo and Saxby Rd, 

2 Morrison Cres, Hamilton 

Phone 07 843 1030 

www.littlepreschoolers.co.nz 

B1037H 

Real WONDER, real 

ADVENTURE, real 

ENGAGEMENT 

In a time when the world 

is focusing on reducing 

its impact on the environment, 

we build an awareness 

and love of the natural world 

for our children through our 

daily interactions with nature. 

Our children access everyday 

experiences of mud, water, 

grass, trees, our community 

garden and our local park. 

Through these experiences 

children are learning about 

themselves, their place in the 

world, the impact they have 

on it, the changes the environment 

goes through and how 

our love for it can make it better. 

Nature creates enjoyment 

for children and strong sense 

of wellbeing. Our spacious 

Kiwi outdoor environment has 

fruit trees, vegetable gardens, 

lots of grass and space to run 

and just be kids! Our guinea 

pigs are the start of plans to 

have more animals, where 

daily interactions teach our 

children empathy for animals 

and an understanding of how 

to care for others and ourselves. 

Our kaiako (teachers) are 

led by the children. Children’s 

interests and passions drive 

our curriculum, and together 

with whanau and parent aspirations 

we encourage children 

to imaginatively explore and 

engage with the environment, 

both outside and in. Social 

competence is a strong focus 

with numeracy and literacy are 

organically woven throughout 

play through song, dance, and 

stories, daily conversations 

and questioning, using sticks 

for paintbrushes, stones as 

counters, magnetic numbers 

and letters, riding bikes along 

drawn lines, swinging on the 

monkey bars and baking or 

cooking. Children at Sunshine 

develop a love for learning 

that empowers them to continue 

seeking new and exciting 

opportunities, ready to show 

the world the amazing person 

we already know they are. 

Come see us today, and feel 

the difference! 

What’s most important to you? 

þ Friendly and nurturing family environment 

þ Large natural outdoor environment and community garden 

þ 80% registered teaching staff with excellent staff/child ratio 

þ Full Healthy Heart nutritious meals and nappy service 

þ Specialty nursery and developmental learning areas 

þ An engaging learning environment 

þ 30 free hours for 3-5 year olds 

þ Affordable fees 

Ko te manu e kai and I te miro non ate ngahere 

Ko te manu e kai and I te matauranga non ate ao. 

The bird that eats the miro berry, his is the forest. 

The bird that eats education, his is the world. 

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Councils streamline resource consenting 

Nine Waikato councils have banded 

together to develop a more customerfriendly 

resource consenting process. 

The initiative has aligned 

resource consenting processes, 

making it consistent 

across all nine councils 

involved. Each council will 

maintain its own statutory 

responsibilities but work from 

a common base. Councils will 

use the same resource consent 

application forms and decision 

letters. 

The initiative was driven 

by Waikato Local Authority 

Shared Services Ltd (WLASS), 

a council-owned company 

which promotes shared services 

between Waikato-based 

councils. WLASS aims to 

reduce costs and duplication, 

have councils work more efficiently, 

promote best practice 

and make councils more customer-friendly. 

WLASS chair and Waikato 

District Council chief executive 

Gavin Ion said a more streamlined 

and consistent consenting 

process would be welcomed 

by customers who can struggle 

with the bureaucracy and 

time involved in applying for 

a resource consent. This was a 

first step in aligning planning 

between councils. 

“The RMA is a complex 

piece of legislation and working 

with it can be challenging 

for customers and for council 

staff. This project aims to 

provide some consistency and 

make the process easier and 

more efficient for all of us 

charged with working with the 

legislation,” he said. 

“Customers will know 

what they can expect and what 

is involved and importantly, 

those expectations will largely 

be standard across the region. 

Customers working with multiple 

councils should find the 

consenting process more efficient.” 

Waikato-based property 

developer Kevin Honiss, who 

works across multiple councils, 

welcomed the change. 

“It will save developers 

and property owners time 

and money and will make the 

whole process easier for council 

staff as well. It’s going to be 

more efficient for everyone and 

that’s a good thing.” 

Kevin said he would like to 

see the initiative go even further. 

“It would be great if there 

was a more consistent planning 

regime as well because at the 

moment every council has a 

different rule and every rule is 

different. Auckland is going in 

the right direction with its Unitary 

Plan and if can learn from 

that in Waikato, we should.” 

Senior planners within each 

council developed the aligned 

process. Councils involved are 

Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki, 

Waipa, Waitomo, Rotorua 

Lakes, Matamata-Piako, South 

Waikato and Waikato District 

Councils as well as Hamilton 

City Council. 

The Future is arriving in New Zealand 

World-renowned futurist and thought 

leader, Professor Sohail Inayatullah, is 

presenting in New Zealand for the first 

time. He will be in New Zealand at the 

invitation of Rutherford Business Institute 

for a two-day workshop in Auckland 

on September 24 and 25. Professor 

Inayatullah will be running a futures and 

strategic foresight workshop aimed at 

business and industry leaders. The aim 

of the workshop is to provide attendees 

with the tools and strategies necessary to 

not only manage disruption, but to be the 

disrupter. 

Commenting on his forthcoming 

visit, Professor Inayatullah is looking 

forward to presenting in New Zealand 

and stated: 

“We can either be overwhelmed by 

the waves of change, ride the waves, or 

become the wave maker. I look forward 

to working with New Zealand organisations 

to explore creating alternative and 

preferred futures.” 

Professor Inayatullah’s workshop is a 

first for New Zealand, as he is in very 

high demand internationally. He has 

worked closely with organisations and 

governments for more than 30 years 

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“109 Anglesea has been completely modernised and Foster Maintain should 

be pleased to show it off.” 

Take a drive down Hamilton’s Anglesea Street 

and notice how number 109 has transformed 

from something of a bygone era into a sleek, 

modern and functional commercial space. 

Foster Maintain worked on this refurbishment 

from January 2017 through to July 2018, 

accommodating existing tenants while 

renovating the common areas and entry, 

reconstructing the façade and feature external 

panels, re-cladding the building and constructing 

mezzanine floors to provide additional office 

space. 

The property owner is thrilled with the 

transformation. 

“109 Anglesea hadn’t had much done to it in its 

lifetime; the building was decidedly worn and 

unattractive to businesses” says the owner. 

“Having been involved in similar projects in the 

past, I know that a redo has to be done well, or 

it’s a waste of time. It requires a certain level of 

expertise. 

“I chose Foster Maintain based on their solid 

reputation of expertise and honesty.” 

Much of the project was ‘out of the norm’, and 

developed as the work proceeded. For example 

panelling on the façade, the atrium details and 

entrance foyer which was changed from the 

original concept. Fosters were great at altering 

things as they went along. 

“This is where Foster’s really excels – they 

balance costs, come up with innovative solutions 

and are flexible on the job. 

“We ended up doing a lot more than originally 

planned to bring the whole building up to 

modern standards and the results speak for 

themselves.” 

FOSTERS.CO.NZ . 07 849 3849

Waikato Business News July/August 2018

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