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6 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS January 2022 What opportunities does Russia offer? The agreement reached when Conor Quinn, Managing Director of Papamoa based business development consultancy BizStar International, and Alexander Born, Managing Director of the Born Alderman Group (BAG), based in Moscow, Russia, was to aim at targeting the biggest brands in the world. By DAVID PORTER Quinn is a Papamoa-based entrepreneur, resident in Tauranga for more than 15 years. He is managing director of BizStar International, APAC Business Development Director for Born Alderman Group, and former chair of the Board for the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce. They completed their first partnership video call in March 2020. As of November 2021, BAG conducts business development for 15 global brands outside their core local and domestic markets. These include Tesla, Netac, FERM power tools, Konix, Lenovo and Baykron. For Tesla, named after the prolific 20th Century inventor Nikola Tesla, BAG now manages the business development function spanning three continents. In the Asian Pacific (APAC) Region, discussions are ongoing with several collaborative partners and national retailers to reach agreements for New Zealand retail distribution and sale of Tesla Future Batteries, FERM Power Tools, Netac computer storage solutions and Konix gaming accessories. Conor Quinn Covid-19 challenges As BAG’s APAC business development director, Quinn leads these negotiations, a challenging endeavour given the most recent Covid restrictions. However, there are no restrictions on Quinn’s ambition for local business exporters. With a trusted base to work from in Moscow, and the associated The entry of Tesla batteries into New Zealand will give consumers greater choice in the retail battery market.” resource, he has also been in talks with high profile Bay of Plenty and national exporters that already have a footprint in Russia about large-scale market expansion of their products. There have also been discussions with a number of organisations about new product entry into a region with the highest per capita of millionaires in the world. Due to BAG’s extensive regional business connections and infrastructure, expansion into Eastern Europe, CIS and Baltic States has also been proposed. With Quinn set to travel to Moscow in February 2022, to assist in the establishment of two significant business development programmes across Western Russia, the opportunity exists now for Bay of Plenty businesses to explore the feasibility of product market entry and/ or expansion in a place where New Zealand’s reputation for clean, green and ethical business practices is a distinct competitive advantage. The company says that ongoing liaison with the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow and NZTE (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise) regional experts will ensure full exploration of all funding support channels for New Zealand businesses that embrace the risk. Despite the impact of the delta variant in Russia at present, it is expected that everything will be “business as usual” by March 2022, the company says. ADVERTORIAL Your home away from home at Wintec Looking for a great living and social experience in your first year of study away from home? 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January 2022 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS 7 Local mental health and wellbeing providers join forces When you are positive, you see opportunities instead of obstacles.” – Confucius Leading Bay of Plenty print company, Kale Print, buys Rotoruabased Advocate Print. Bay of Plenty print companies Kale Print and Advocate Print have sealed an acquisition deal. Peter Lloyd, general manager of Kale Print, says, “We are absolutely delighted. This significant milestone for the company will better enable us to service our existing customers in Rotorua. In addition, we can expand our offering there.” The Merrick family founded Launched last month, the ‘Join the Vegelution’ campaign might seem like a bunch of animated fruit and vegetables starring in a cute video, but the underlying messaging is anything but a joke… and it’s already gaining traction for one of Australasia’s leading packaging houses. Jenkins Freshpac Systems, who market the Enviro Pac range, launched the ‘Join the Vegelution’ campaign and cleverly take a humorous look at a serious topic. General Manager Jamie Lunam explains: “We’re extremely proud of our status as industry leaders in innovative sustainable packaging, but to cut through the industry clutter and noise to get our message across we knew we needed to take an innovative approach. So why not let the veges do the talking for us? We figured, if they could, they’d be demanding better packaging options.” The video campaign features a bunch of fruit and vegetables waging a crusade for healthier, Advocate Print in the early 1980s. Noel Merrick, managing director of Advocate Print, will continue as a consultant over the summer. The company retains its name. Merrick credits the success of the business to the Advocate team’s hard work and commitment. He says, “For us, Kale Print was a really nice fit in terms of its family ownership, environmental drive and the overall culture of the business. They have a young team with a real passion for print. “Purchasing new print technology is a challenge for print companies like ours. It has become harder to keep reinvesting in plant. However, in terms more environmentally friendly living conditions and provides a perfect entry point into the Enviro Pac range that is the hallmark of Jenkins industry inroads. The campaign allows Jenkins to relaunch Enviro Pac in the market. “As the industry leaders in innovative sustainable packaging we also wanted to build brand awareness with our growers and retailers and see if we could influence and drive consumer demand for Enviro Pac.’ Dubbed the better, more environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging option, the range includes paper packaging, plastic-free fibre netting, cardboard packaging, eco labels, fibre trays, bio film and more. It’s all part of a bigger picture long term strategy by the industry heavyweights to continue to lead the way. “With decades of R&D into sustainable packaging we love being first with new technology and industry developments, being active in all major industry bodies and advocating at central and local government level to Kale Print to acquire Advocate Print. Photo/Supplied. Bay of Plenty print deal: Kale acquires Advocate of investing in new technology, Kale Print is an industry leader. This can only be good for Rotorua and the wider Bay of Plenty community. Really for our customers, not much will change apart from offering more print capabilities.” Smooth transition Brent Kale, operations manager for Kale Print, appreciates the smooth transition in the acquisition. He says, “It’s been an easy journey and Noel has been great to deal with. Kale Print has enjoyed a great relationship with Advocate Print for a few help influence genuine change in more environmentally sustainable packaging solutions,” says Jamie. “Our Enviro Pac range, launched a decade ago, is at the forefront of where our industry is heading. “It’s about providing a much more circular approach to packaging in horticulture and with new products being launched years now. We work as Advocate Print’s trade partner for large volume print work. “Both companies use the same management information system. As a result, we expect a straight forward full integration. They have a great team too, multi skilled across all departments.” Lloyd adds, “We’re really pleased to invest in Rotorua. The effects of Covid-19 continue to challenge the local community. “However, we know this time will pass. We can see the green shoots of planning for a time next year when we can have overseas tourists again. “We will be there to support our local community.” Quirky campaign puts spotlight on sustainable fresh produce packaging within the range all the time, it’s vital we make sure there’s strong industry awareness of this range.” The ‘Join the Vegelution’ video has already received over 3500 plays since its soft release in October. It can be viewed here: www.jointhevegelution.co.nz For more information on endto-end packaging solutions go to www.jenkinsfps.co.nz Two local professionals working in the mental health space are pooling their knowledge and resources to offer twice the assistance for mental health issues in the community. Lindsey Rayner from HumanEx offers Mental Health First Aid courses to businesses and organisations throughout the country. Rachelle Hawes from the Positive Mindset Challenge has created an online Programme which is relevant for both teenagers and adults. Together they are collaborating with the business community and education sector to get their message out there that help is available. Rayner and Hawes believe the role that teachers, employers and employees play in creating thriving communities is essential. Good management, positive lessons at school and good mental health all go hand in hand so although their offerings differ they are both in the early intervention stage: Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa is an internationally accredited programme. The course is an invaluable tool for every workplace that teaches participants how to recognise signs of distress in others. It also provides a robust system for First Aiders to utilise to help those in need. Part of it is designed to significantly help reduce suicide and is packed full of excellent information and tools to manage all kinds of situations. The course is certificated for 3 years. The Positive Mindset Challenge focuses on how our brains work and how to use them to our advantage to create more happiness and better outcomes in our day. Underlying this teaching is that our brains are designed to work at their best when positive. Our intelligence, creativity and ability to brainstorm new ideas along with memory and productivity are all significantly enhanced when we’re feeling positive and happy. Alternatively our productivity is significantly reduced when we are worried or stressed. We make the best decisions, generate our finest work and receive excellent outcomes (and are also most successful) when we are feeling great. One of the many things Rayner and Hawes both agree on is that you must take time to look after your own mental health because self-care is essential. It’s like the safety briefing on planes where you put your own oxygen airbag first before helping those around you although it seems contrary to most people’s instincts because you want to protect your family/friends first. But how can you help them when your own mental health is on the rocks? Everyone is struggling at the moment, even people working in the mental health sector. Rayner and Hawes use their own tips and learning to keep their positivity levels up and they also draw a lot of strength from their partners, families and pets. Unfortunately, not everyone has strong family ties to lean on like these two amazing ladies, but consider your family of choice as your adopted whānau who you can korero with. Who can you talk to, are there friends, workmates or others in the community that you can reach out to? Just ask for help, someone will always be there to take your hand. Sure, it can be hard sometimes, but your mental health is worth it. If the Mental Health Toolkit or 30 Day Positive Challenge aren’t quite the right fit for you Rayner and Hawes can suggest other resources/services. They can even provide a friendly ear at a café because they both love having a chat over coffee. Check out their two programmes helping to make New Zealand a happier place!
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