Keep It Kiwi

July-August 2020

KEEP IT KIWI

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What a roller coaster ride it has been this year to date. I'm sure you all are feeling the affects as we are, fortunately or unfortunately life EDITORIAL continues on it's just how we all are dealing with the new normal and what that will be. Sarah Orange We have had to adapt and change and this will create new ADVERTISING opportunities in the immediate and foreseen future so until then we can only continue to do what we hope we do better than our Paula 021 885 888 competitors. [email protected] Watch out for our upcoming surveys and plans to help you and PRINTER your business for the future but at the same time surely we can allow for a bit of fun, hence a selection of information, articles and Caxton promotions in this edition of “Keeping it Kiwi” Cnr Lodestar Ave & Stark Drive Wigram, PO Box 36411 Christchurch 8146 03 366 8516

Disclaimer: The opinions in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of R.Redpath Limited or the publisher. Although all materials are checked for accuracy, no liability is assumed by R.Redpath Limited Brent Cameron, or the publisher for any losses due to the use of this magazine. Whilst all care has Chief Sales Officer been taken in production, products and prices advertised will be on sale from the beginning of the promotional period or while stocks last. We reserve the right to substitute any of these products with similar products or vary pricing in extenuating circumstances and limited to Trade customers only.

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 3 EDITORIAL BUY KIWI MADE

GLOBAL ECONOMIES ARE Yes, cutting back and keeping money last 10 years, so what’s truly cost in the bank is going to assist for a effective? FALLING INTO RECESSION, while if you do loose your job or your Keeping local business business but then if your are spending SPENDING PATTERNS running. When you are money locally you are keeping the dealing with locally owned HAVE CHANGED AND local economy going which can in and operated business you PEOPLE ARE RETHINKING turn keep your own job or business 2. are assured that your money is going going, or at if the worst happens, a WHAT IS IMPORTANT back into the local economy, not better level of jobs will be available in heading overseas in the case of those TO THEIR LIVES. WHILE the market. The economy is a simple international business alternatives. By circle of money exchange, if we are WE HAVE ALL LEARNT buying local you are not only keeping keeping this local it’s going to find it’s your local business going, you are TO DO WITHOUT OUR way back to you. keeping their local supplier running FAVOURITE TAKE-OUT WHY SHOP LOCALLY? also, creating a large chain of local economy working at it’s best. OR OUR WEEKLY TRIP Quality. It might be cheaper TO THE LOCAL BAR, to go to your local chain Keeping kiwis store and buy a $10 t-shirt employed. THINKING MORE OF OUR 1.compared to a small locally WALLETS IN THE TIMES OF owned business where you may 3. pay $25 plus but does the cheaper JOB UNCERTAINTY, THIS item last as long? Often the cheaper Support New Zealand THINKING IS A BIT OF A imported items do not stand the tourism. International test of time compared to the quality DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD tourism makes up over locally made items from New Zealand 17% (around $12 billion) WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE materials. Your $10 t-shirt may last 4. of New Zealand’s economy and with HARM THAN GOOD. 6 months, whereas the $25 one may

4 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 Where have you always thought of In 1988 the “Buy N.Z. Made and keep visiting but never have for whatever Your Country Working” campaign was reason, whether that be that you launched by the NZ Council of Trade had too many international trips Unions and the NZ Manufacturers’ on your bucket list, or you that you Foundation to aid in supporting the simply didn’t want to deal with the New Zealand economy through the international crowds, think again. Global Financial crisis. This turned Get researching, get creative and into a globally recognised brand icon BUY KIWI MADE spend that money locally to keep our linked with quality. amazing country going. Fast forward to 2020 with boarders Keeping your business closed, international trade limited and running. If you are buying hard times all around. Now it is more locally you are keeping important than ever to actively seek 5.businesses running and out the New Zealand Made brand putting money in local’s pockets so and support your local business to they can in turn afford to do business keep our money local and create with you. a sustainable, self-sufficient New Zealand economy. Kiwis want to support New Zealand made, proven by the recent creation of groups on social networks like “New Zealand Made Products”, with nearly 500,000 members, created on Facebook in mid-April 2020 in response to the Covid-19 tough times. Historically it has been hard boarders closed that’s a large amount to identify what of money not coming in. Rather is truly New than just putting off that planned Zealand made overseas trip, think about how you and not just could spend that locally. What areas imported product put together in of New Zealand have you explored? New Zealand.

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM THE 'NEW ZEALAND MADE' TAG?

1. Manufacturers applying must be based in New Zealand. 2. Service businesses must be delivering the service in New Zealand. 3. Retail stores applying must sell licensed manufacturing members' products. 4. Companies who outsource production must use a New Zealand based manufacturer. 5. Each product to be labelled with the Kiwi trademark must qualify under the Fair-Trading Act for Country of Origin labelling. 6. Products made in New Zealand have their key materials made in New Zealand also.

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6 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 Industrial manufacturing plants and establishments such as waste water treatment plants, oil and gas and mining facili�es depend on the superior performance of Nexans industrial building wire and cable.

VERSOLEX® VAROLEX® Specialised ﬂexible industrial cables for use in all industrial Varolex® is a range of copper tape applica�ons, including switchgear, welding and submersible screened cables designed to signiﬁcantly reduce (up to 500m). Delivers excellent electrical and environmental interferences from electrical noise, par�cularly in proper�es, including resistance to moisture, chemicals and oils. Variable Speed Drive (VSD) applica�ons.

INSTROLEX® Instrolex® Instrumenta�on cables are required to transmit 'clean' signals within industrial environments, o�en where there is a high level of electromagne�c interference through poten�ally hazardous areas.

CEMPEX CABLES ARMOURED MAINS For use in various situa�ons to supply PVC/XLPE the main power from the point of supply For use in various situa�ons to buildings, equipment, sheds etc. to supply the main power from the point of supply to buildings. CONTROL CABLES CU & ARMOURED REMOLEX CABLES Used as connec�on type of cable between Small mains cables used for industrial, control cabinets where a number of control commercial and domes�c applica�ons. signals are required; or for use in any areas where control of equipment is required. NEUTRAL SCREENS CONDUIT WIRES For use in various situa�ons, copper neutral screens supply Used for the wiring of switch boards, control panels the main power from the point of and earth wiring in houses. Wiring where the conduit supply to buildings, equipment, sheds, etc. wire is run inside a protec�ve enclosure (plas�c or metal conduits).

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 7 TOOL BOX TALK WORKING IN

inter conditions can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on the worksite. Some of the more common examples include the increase in slip and fall accidents, or health risks such as hypothermia. So, with the temperatures dropping its time to think about protecting yourself and Wyour workers from the Winter elements. Below are some tips to keep you and your team safe.

DEHYDRATION ICY SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT We all recognise the Just as bridges freeze more quickly than the roads leading to them, importance of keeping a scaffolds, ladders, and similar surfaces typically begin to ice well 1. supply of water nearby on 2. before ground surfaces. The reason is they are open elevated and Summer days but staying allow cold air to circulate around them. Early morning dew and rain hydrated in the in the Winter can turn to ice if temperatures start to drop. Be sure to check that is just as important as it is ice hasn’t begun to form and either remove it or remove the crew during the summer months. member from the hazard. More energy is exerted when working in the cold PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT conditions as the body is Clothing should be worn in multiple polypropylenes, polyester, or working hard to keep warm. merino layers the air between the layers of clothing provides better The extra layers of clothing 3. insulation. The outer layer should be hi-vis, rain, and wind proof, people wear to stay warm and allow for easy opening and removal. can also dehydrate them surprisingly quickly. All the Exposed areas, such as head, hands and feet are just as important layers of clothing hold heat, as the body. Gloves are an obvious option but beware they can so the body must perspire to become bulky and affect a workers handling, try hand warmers and cool down. Treat cold days insulated handles on tools. just the same as hot days Buy footwear that is well padded, insulated and made from and make workers aware of material like leather so the shoe can breathe. dehydration. THORZT is a We all know a great deal of heat is lost through the head, a great tasting, scientifically problem which is compounded by the fact that hard hats do not proven mix of cutting-edge provide protection against the cold. If a hard hat is needed, wear a branch chain amino acids, tight-fitting beanie made of polypropylene or merino underneath. combined with magnesium and a formulated blend of PLAN electrolytes for optimum hydration in all conditions To avoid the harsh winter conditions, plan work that is appropriate and is available at your local to the weather. Following the above steps will help to ensure that 4. winter does not slow down you and your crew. Redpaths branch.

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 11 PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

GRIZZLY HEADLIGHT

POLAR PRO G3 WORKLIGHT

SCORPION IP65, 20W, 2200 Lumens HEADLIGHT Aluminium casing in shock absorbing rubber coating Adjustable handle with adjustable grade magnets Heavy duty braided USB cable Slot for tripod Built-in Lithium-Ion battery power bank Charge time 3.5 hours Work time up to 6 hours

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$29.95 +gst Code: HL400 POLAR PRO G3 WORKLIGHT Rechargeable motion sensor Beam Range: 80 metres Brightness 250 + 150 Lumens Burn time: 3 hours (high), 6 hours (low) IP65 Battery: Lithium-Ion 3.7V 1200mAh

SCORPION HEADLIGHT

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Zoomable, rechargeable motion sensor Burn time: 3 hours (high), 7 hours (low) Brightness 500 Lumens Battery: Lithium-Ion 3.7V 1800mAh Beam Range: 120 metres

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 13 NO CUTTING FEES NO CUTTING FEES NO MINIMUM ORDER VALUE NO MINIMUM ORDER VALUE NO MINIMUM ORDER LENGTH NO MINIMUM ORDER LENGTH ON ALL FIRSTFLEX STOCKED CABLES ONYES ALL - THAT FIRSTFLEX MEANS FROM STOCKED 0.22mm2 TO 500mmCABLES2 YES - THAT MEANS FROM 0.22mm2 TO 500mm2

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14 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 DLR9 PRODUCT DATA SHEET DATA LED DOWNLIGHT DLR9 The Lumax DLR9 downlight is suitable for all residential and commercial applications where high quality ,excellent colour rendering and reliable lighting is required. A very high quality engineered product utilizing Epistar LEDs ensure perfect light distribution and smooth dimming if required. The Lumax DLR9 features “Natural Colour” high Colour Rendering Index LEDs (CRI>90) for much improved colour accuracy and visual comfort Able to be covered by thermal insulation meeting IC-F and IC-4 standards and easy to install. The remote driver consists of large terminal connectors and screws for ease of installation as well as looping possibilities if need. The driver may be prewired into the project with the simple quick connectors used for final installation.

IC-4 INPUT VOLTAGE FITTING COLOURS: IC-F Natural 240V ABUTTED & COLOUR COVERED Black White

OUTPUT POWER Lumax DLR9 9W Input 240V Body Aluminium Die cast LUMENS Diffuser PMMA Opal 850 Driver Remote LED Diodes Epistar SMD Beam angle 90 deg ADJ COL TEMP Wattage 9 Watt 3,000K Dimmable Phase cut-off Lumen output 850lm DIMMABLE Power Factor (PFC) >.90 YES CRI (Colour Rendering Index) >90 CCT (Correlated Colour Temp) 3000K

IP Rating IP65 CUT HOLE Cut out 90mm 90MM Height 45mm Overall diam 106mm Operating Temp range -20+50 deg WARRANTY Electrical Class Class II 5 YEARS Warranty 5 years

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 15 PODCASTS PODCASTS Travel from job to job whilst listening to some of our favourite podcasts

ROADSIDE STORIES NEW ZEALAND · MANATŪ TAONGA - MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE (NZ) A series of audio guides from the major highways and roads around New Zealand. Explore the history and places of New Zealand in this tour of attractions along the roadside.

NZ WARS: THE STORIES OF RUAPEKAPEKA RADIO NEW ZEALAND AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air. This crucial moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and little known today. In this podcast, Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare and its legacy today.

STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW iHeartRadio If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered. If you find yourself wondering the answers to random questions, then this is the podcast for you. Enter this podcast, which breaks down how things work (yes, including Covid-19) and answers questions, from how pinball works, to why time seems to speed up as you age.

MY KIWI LIFE - WILL FLEMING AND PODCASTS NZ Gorilla Voice Media A Kiwi podcast that shares stories and intriguing learnings from fascinating Kiwis - and from intrepid host Will Fleming

16 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 TERRAZZA INSTANT RADIANT HEATER

Keeping the Outdoors Alive

TERRAZZA INSTANT RADIANT HEATER • Long range 2000W heat projection • IP65 outdoor application • Commercial indoor application

Outdoor Living Extended Powerful long range heat projection is delivered by new low glare amber halogen lamp and reflector technology. Great for home, public outdoor hospitality areas like cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as commercial indoor applications. Propelling the energy of a great alfresco environment has just become a lot easier with the powerful new technology Manrose Terrazza.

JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 17 GADGETS Keeping it Kiwi

SELF-DRIVE VEHICLES INTEGRATED SELF-DRIVING ECO-SYSTEM Ohmio Ohmio is safe, stress-free, and sustainable and innovator of Intelligent Transport mobility for everyone. Never tired, Systems. Ohmio vehicles can connect with distracted, or impulsive, ohmio is other vehicles, infrastructure, and traffic dependable. No driving licenses, no age management systems. This connectivity restrictions or designated driver, ohmio helps them achieve greater efficiency and is easy. Reducing congestion, improving safety while giving clients, regulators, and accessibility without fumes or noise, ohmio traffic managers greater control. is a breath of fresh air. Integrating cutting-edge transformative Ohmio self-driving vehicle technology was technologies to find efficiencies, improve created by New Zealand company HMI safety and convenience, Ohmio is driven to Technologies, a global technology company improve the way we move.

DIGITAL HELMET DISPLAY FOR SAFER AND SMARTER RIDING Reyedr Locally run in Auckland New Zealand, Reyedr REYEDR offers a fully-fledged solution for Introduces the REYEDR Heads-Up Display the leisure motorcyclist with our HUD as the that attaches to your motorcycle helmet and primary user interface that will eventually shows you speed, navigation, distance, caller replace your dashboard. The HUD id and more! The device is a true HUD and along with REYEDR smartphone utilizes the latest in holographic technology to App deliver key information about display a virtual image at infinite focus. the bike, route and ride group.

WEARABLE RECOVERY VIBRATION TECH TO POWER YOUR RECOVERY Myovolt Locally run in Christchurch, Myovolt, world leading experts in lightweight and comfortable wearable electronics have developed technology embedded garments to wear and molds around for elite athletes, Olympic teams and sportswear brands around the the body without restricting globe. Myovolt is a patented wearable recovery technology that targets movement. Vibration Massage Therapy directly onto the body. Easy to wear in any Combining therapeutic vibration together with a gentle situation, simply wrap warming effect to massage and relieve muscle Myovolt over your clothing soreness and stiffness. By promoting circulation or use it directly against and stimulating blood flow Myovolt aids faster the skin. Convenient recovery of muscles and joints after any to use, carry it with you for on-demand massage physical activity. wherever you are. Featuring state of the art vibration technology, It can be used to warm-up, loosen digital controls, a unique flexible design that contours the body and and reduce stiffness in muscles weighing in at only 100 grams / 3.5 oz. it’s the softest, lightest and before sports or exercise. It is most streamlined vibration technology anywhere.

18 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 APPS OF THE MONTH

NZ COVID TRACER The Ministry of Health’s official contact tracing mobile app. It helps you protect your friends, whānau and community by enabling faster tracing of the people you’ve come into close contact with. NZ COVID Tracer creates a digital diary of the places you visit when you scan QR codes on display at the entrances to business premises, other organisations and public buildings. You can also register your contact information through the app to make sure the National Close Contact Service can get in touch if they need to. The Ministry of Health has worked closely with the Privacy Commissioner and independent security experts during the development of NZ COVID Tracer to ensure your privacy and data security are protected. Any information you decide to record with NZ COVID Tracer will be stored securely on your phone and deleted automatically after 31 days. Any personal information you choose to share with contact tracers will be used only for public health purposes and never for enforcement. Visit www.health.govt.nz/NZ-COVID-Tracer for further information.

NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL GUIDE This tourist guide is built to be used offline. No connection to Internet required. A practical city guide designed to be used by itineraries. There are four different itineraries for the city depending on the duration of your journey. Tips and advice provided on how to get to the city, how to move around, where to shop, where to go at night, most popular places, safety tips, etc... Unlike other guides, New Zealand Travel Guide provides you with interactive zoomable OFFLINE MAPS showing attractions, bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals and many other useful points of interest. You cannot get lost!. Based on travellers advice, we can guarantee we have already visited these places and would like to give you a fancy and practical tool to make your visit a more enjoyable one.

WELL REVOLUTION Helps you see your doctor when you can’t get to your doctor. Have safe and private consultations with your own doctor or a Well Revolution doctor, all on your schedule, from the comfort and privacy of your home anywhere in New Zealand. No waiting rooms, no paper prescriptions and no pharmacy checkout lines. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your nearest pharmacy to pick up, or have them delivered to your home. Simply message your doctor whenever you need them. Your message is sent directly to your doctor and you will be notified as soon as they respond. If needed, your doctor can start a live video call with you.

JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 19 HDMI CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS Distributed by Computer Dynamics

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CLEARANCE First In First Served!

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 21 PDL 56 series – Make the right choice

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Neutral Acid Grey (GY) Chemical Resistant Orange (RO) General industrial use, Chemical Resistant White (RW) chemically neutral, dusty or Resistant to acid base chemicals, clean, wet or dry, indoors or dusty or clean, wet or dry, indoors out (UV resistant) or out (UV resistant)

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22 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020 QUALITY INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS ALLFLEX INDUSTRIALL- MLG2 SERIES Ultra PerformanceALLFLEX Flexible INDUSTRIALL- Rubber Sheath Cable MLG2 0.6/1kV SERIES 90°C Ultra Performance• Extra Flexible durable Rubber CPE ElastomerSheath Cable rubber 0.6/1kV sheath 90°C with outstanding• Extra flexibility, durable durability CPE Elastomer and industrial rubber performance sheath with outstanding flexibility, durability and industrial performance • Made to H07RN-F standards for marine applications • Made to H07RN-F standards for marine applications • Suitable for permanent submersion to 500 metres • Suitable for permanent submersion to 500 metres • Lloyds Register Type Approval to IEC 60092-350 with class • Lloyds Register5 Typetinned Approval conductors to IEC for 60092-350 marine applications with class 5 tinned conductors for marine applications

CHEMTUFF TWINSKIN - HD SERIES Ultra PerformanceCHEMTUFF Flexible Double TWINSKIN Sheath Cable - HD 0.6/1kV SERIES 90°C Ultra Performance Flexible Double• IndustrySheath provenCable 0.6/1kVdouble sheath 90°C • Industry proven double sheath • Outer sheath of Special Elastomer Rubber (SER) • Outer sheath of Special Elastomer Rubber (SER) • Suitable for permanent submersion to 200 metres • Suitable for permanent submersion to 200 metres • Chemtuff for greater resistance to chemicals • Chemtuff for greater resistance to chemicals

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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 35 RUGBY EDITORIAL LIFE OUT SIDE PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER TO ENTREPRENEUR

GETTING INTO BUSINESS IS experience. I ran my own insurance Wyatt, “It happened six weeks before business for a few years while I was the Rugby World Cup, so that was full A STEEP LEARNING CURVE still playing and, on my days off, I on and a big challenge for the family. FOR MOST PEOPLE. WYATT would see my clients and did some Jenna’s kidney is doing well, and we more education. have got an understanding of how it CROCKETT, WHO TELLS IT “In my last year with the Crusaders – works, but with her reduced immunity she has to be careful especially with STRAIGHT, SHARES WHAT after my wife Jenna and I bought the Stirling Sports Nelson franchise – I things like COVID-19.” HE HAS LEARNED ABOUT used my personal development time Jenna’s illness also helped the couple to do work experience in my friend’s to focus on what they wanted from OWNING A BUSINESS. HE Stirling Sports store in Rangiora. life after rugby. “During the second INFORMS US HOW THE “But I wish I had done some business half of my career I was conscious study before I had kids. I should have of what I was going to do after CROCKETT'S DEAL WITH done a degree or diploma. Once you rugby. I looked into a few things like commercial real estate and insurance WHAT BUSINESS THROWS have children, it chews up your spare time and while you’re playing rugby to see if they were the right fit. We AT THEM AND SHARES you have time to do some study.” also wanted to move back to Nelson as my wife’s family had always Wyatt didn’t expect to be playing HOW HE HAS UTILISED holidayed there. rugby for so long. “At the start of my HIS TIME IN RUGBY TO career, I was grateful to get picked “I was scrolling through businesses to play one game. I didn’t expect to for sale on Trade Me and saw the HELP GET INTO THE make it to Super Rugby level as I was Nelson Stirling Sports on there. We just a battler, so I surprised myself.” had friends in Rangiora who owned BUSINESS SECTOR. WYATT the store there and the sporting But it wasn’t always an easy run for connection made sense. Sports was HIGHLIGHTS HOW WHAT the 71-test All Black. “Early on in my an industry I still wanted to be a part career as an All Black it was tough HE LEARNED IN RUGBY of and I thought I would be excited to times on the fields with non-selection. get up each morning and go to work. Dealing with things like that is why HAS HELPED IN BUSINESS. It is a franchise modelled business you need a balanced life. You need with 61 stores in New Zealand with a stuff outside of rugby and you need With 202 games to his name, he strong focus on footwear, apparel and to be able to focus on what is great might be the highest capped Super accessories and stocks global brands in your life. The skills I learned around Rugby player in history, but Wyatt like Nike, adidas, Champion, Asics, that have really helped with the ups Crockett is pretty frank when he Tommy Hilfiger, Converse and Vans so and downs of running a business. says, “The first four or five years as a it was appealing. We purchased it in professional player I did not use my “You learn not to ride the 2018 and kept the previous owners on personal development time wisely. I rollercoaster so much – enjoy the managing it to help with the focus on didn’t maximise that time and I really good times but don’t get too over the goodwill. wish I had.” top about it. Try to keep pretty even- “You do learn as you go. We were keeled as there are always good and However, the former All Black, new to business and didn’t have bad times.” Crusader, Tasman and Canterbury clearly defined roles, so that has forward also proudly claims, “In Outside of rugby, the Crocketts were been something we have brought the last five years of my rugby also battling Jenna’s kidney disease – in. Jenna and I complement each career I was really interested in my reflux nephropathy. She was fortunate other as a team. Jenna is in charge of personal development and tried to get a live kidney transplant from merchandising the store, organising different things, which included work a close friend in 2015. According to the roster and communications

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for the day-to-day running of the lot of the skills he learned in rugby experience while they work for you to store. I am in charge of controlling in his business. “Everything you be a positive one. stock, finances and the back office. learn in rugby is so transferable – “When it comes to teamwork, I used However, when it’s busy it’s all hands work ethic, discipline, being results what I learned in rugby. You need to on deck on the shop floor. Being driven, motivation to succeed, time understand your team and get a feel adaptable is important in a small management (I was a shocker with for how people work. You also need business. Defined roles give clarity to my time management before rugby.) to celebrate your successes.” ensure things run smoothly at work And there have been successes to and home and there is no doubling celebrate – in their first year, they up. It also helps to make sure the experienced the second highest home and work life balance is right, I'VE ENJOYED BEING growth for a New Zealand franchise. and it limits the stuff you bring home. “It is cool to see your business Being self-employed, you schedule ABLE TO TRANSFER succeed and grow, for things you your roster the way you want to, so implement to have effect and for it allows us to do school pick-ups WHAT I LEARNED individual touches come to light.” and drop-offs and for a parent to be there after school. Jenna is great at FROM RUGBY INTO Many individual touches come from reminding me to leave work at work Jenna, who has an interior design and be present at home. Our goal is BUSINESS, AND background. “She has great skills at to have a second store at some stage WE HAVE LOVED window dressing as does one of our when the timing is right. staff. I am really average at that, so I stay out of merchandising the store “You need to keep working on THE PROCESS OF and window dressing.” your mental fitness and it is about balancing your life out – make sure LEARNING AND Wyatt’s strength is his sporting you continue to watch the kids play knowledge and clients have benefited sport, keep them connected, have a OWNING OUR OWN from that. When asked if being a day off in the weekend to get away BUSINESS AND ALL high-profile rugby player helps draws from it all and have family time.” the customers in, he jokes: “The older ladies want to talk rugby but the The Crocketts have two young boys, THE GROWTH THAT young ones have no idea of who I am. Sonny and Emmett. Wyatt has found getting involved in kids’ sports has COMES WITH IT. “But I know what boots to offer helped them make new connections customers and, having done a lot of in the community, and he’ll be - WYATT CROCKETT training, I have a good understating coaching his youngest son’s team this of footwear. We get plenty of training year. “I am just happy to help the kids so I have learned a fair bit about tights and bras, which I knew nothing out and enjoying watching the kids I lead by example so am always at about. You have got to have the play.” work early as it sets a good example. right fit for your shape,” he states Even when he was refereeing, the We employ young people and they knowledgeably. former All Black got plenty of advice learn from me. Wyatt’s biggest challenge has been from the sideline. “It’s only under- “Just like young players, you need to getting his head around stock levels, tens! It was great that I was treated give the chance for staff to grow and something that has come to the fore like every other referee though. New learn, and you hope that creating a recently. As with many businesses, Zealanders love the game and have good working environment means the impact of COVID-19 has been great minds, so I was cracking up they are excited about coming to brutal as the lockdown halted their laughing.” work. It is important to make their business completely. Crockett is open about utilising a time enjoyable. You want their

JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 37 RUGBY EDITORIAL CONTINUED

“With Jenna’s low immunity she had “For the first three weeks of lockdown Maurice Trapp Group. “I put the already self-isolated for ten days prior there was nothing happening, so we insurance business on the back- to the lockdown. We were completely used that as a planning phase for burner temporarily when we moved cut off from cashflow for at least a what people were going to want. We from Christchurch. As the business month, so the forecasting for sales focused on cutting back anything is at a point that it is efficient and the was 90 per cent down. The stock that wasn’t a guaranteed seller. We staff are more capable, I’ve been able came in and we had to pay for it out tried to stick to the core range and to step back and do a bit more with of our reserves as there was no cash high stock-turn merchandise. the insurance. COVID-19 proved it was flowing in. My advice would be to “Once we were allowed to do good have a bit of diversity. It has have cash reserves to cover a tough essential click and collect, we focused definitely made us think about having period. on servicing our locals. It has been a another income stream. “For our business, it has been about challenge. We are grateful that locals “It was always part of the plan, but managing and understanding stock have supported us, so at level three the timing was the right to revive levels, learning the trends and making we did some big discounting to move the insurance side. I have learned sure you’re not stockpiling. ‘What stock. You have to try to adapt by business knowledge from the Stirling comes in has to go out’ has never changing your game plan. To repay Sports store, which is transferable to been more critical than now. the support we got from locals, we my insurance work. A key component “Similar to being a rugby player, if gave away five-dollar coffee vouchers of that is covering the injury, illness or you put in the prep and the hard work with our phone sales, so we could death of a key person to the business that pays off if you try and take short support other local businesses.” because if you take out that person, cuts and wing it without putting in The company’s franchise support has you need to have continuity. An the prep that is where you get hurt. given the couple good guidance on income protection policy to cover the loss of a key person to the business is “In our industry, when it comes to different areas. “You don’t feel like advisable. buying merchandise, you can click a you’re out on your own. The world few buttons and end up with stock we live in is so fast and fashion is “I’ve enjoyed being able to transfer that won’t move. We follow trends changing quickly. You make mistakes what I learned from rugby into but are realistic about our area, which but having that group to call on has business, and we have loved the might not be like other faster fashion been great. They also have systems process of learning and owning our areas. After a few years, we are for tracking your business across the own business and all the growth learning the staple things that people country, which is great to see how that comes with it. I’d encourage all want and wear but no one could have you are going just like on a rugby players to make the most of their foreseen the impact of COVID-19, so table, but there is flexibility to cater time in rugby to soak up as much that is just something we will have for your local clientele and make knowledge as they can and to do to try to ride out. We managed to adjustments to suit your market.” some work experience in areas keep our five staff and that is our plan Not one to put his eggs in one basket, that interest them while they are going forward. Wyatt has returned to the insurance getting paid to make the most of the industry as the Nelson adviser for opportunities rugby offers.”

WYATT HAS SOME ADVICE FOR OTHER PLAYERS WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING INTO BUSINESS:

Do your homework. Different people have different Pay attention to figures – motives so use independent Make sure you have people you numbers can be twisted when advice and your own intuition. trust around you. you are purchasing, so get good Ask yourself the hard questions advice. Have a business mentor – we all – is this a business I can make have gaps in our knowledge and If you are working with your a difference in, enjoy and grow, we have areas for growth. partner have defined roles and and is it going to be stimulating clarity. Work to each other’s Build a good team around enough to keep me interested? strengths and weaknesses. you including your lawyer, It is better to put in the work accountant and mentor. Have enough cash reserves to early and get an understanding cover a tough period. Seek independent advice. You what you are getting into than Have insurance cover if will get information from people figuring it out later. This is something happens to a key you are buying from, in my case, important when negotiating the person in your business. the franchise group, but have it purchase price and lease, which cross-checked independently. are important to get right.

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THOUGHTS DURING LOCKDOWN

e’re living in strange times. I’ve just finished Technically, I’m like so many others in NZ and around the up my opening race of the season in the DFM world right now. Temporarily unemployed, rationing the WAudi V8 here in New Zealand, and am currently government subsidy we received at the start of Level 4, en route back to Asia to get the show on the road with and making plans to return to the track even stronger, Honda - a new GT3 challenge for 2020. fitter, and more motivated than ever before. ...and then I woke up. I’m 30 now. I’ve been doing this race car thing my whole It’s just like the movies. It was all a dream...an illusion. life - and as a ‘Pro’ since 2012 - but I feel like I’ve got What should have, could have, would have happened plenty of good years in me left yet. in the months leading up to May 2020. Yet here we are, So when we do return to normal life, it’s fitting that confined to our homes in a once-in-a-lifetime (we hope) we end the compressed 2020 season in Cromwell period of isolation, reflection and a rare chance to hit the at Highlands Motorsport Park for the NZ Endurance reset button. Championships; a rare chance to collaborate with How we each internally approach this COVID lockdown Redpaths in the South Island, entertain some guests at has been the measure of what we’ve gotten out of it. I, for the race and even do some hot laps for some very lucky one, have relished the opportunity for self-improvement individuals in the 700hp Audi V8 I’ll be wrestling around and upskilling with no distractions of the fast-paced, the track. technology driven world we now live in. Here’s hoping the next time I check in with Circuit Breaker, It’s allowed me to appreciate what’s important, the values we’ll be reviewing races that have just happened - no I hold dear, the people I love and the people who love those that might have. me back. In this time of crisis, I count Redpaths and the Take care, stay safe and stay strong. Kia Kaha. Saunders family as one of these key pillars in my life. They have stood by me through thick and thin in my own high octane life of motorsport, including now when the world is in limbo and effectively on hiatus.

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