SPRING 2018 from the CEO, SPRING 2018 FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL MORE Arun Chaudhari KIA ORA & WELCOME to SPRING! CEO THAN

SPRING 2018 FROM THE CEO, SPRING 2018 FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL MORE Arun Chaudhari KIA ORA & WELCOME TO SPRING! CEO THAN

Recent events have shown us that we and it is imperative that we reduce our history with 74 members displaying their “There are BMX and Freestyle Motocross real Taranaki event. I often get a lot of can’t take the weather nor nature for rubbish and do not send anything to the products and services at the Quality New Plymouth’s annual displays, with world champion Levi feedback about how good it is to have granted. Whether it’s droughts or flooding landfill if it can be composted, recycled Hotel Plymouth International. Close to New Zealand Tattoo and Sherwood riding, and there’s lots of the festival in a relatively small city and I in Taranaki, volcanic eruptions in Hawaii, or re-used. 350 attendees made this a very special stalls, food trucks and live music which know many visitors, especially those from raging wildfires in California or icebergs event. Art Festival is far more are always very popular.’’ the United States and Australia, stay in We have been separating our rubbish knocking on Greenland’s doorsteps, New Plymouth for a week.’’ the repercussions of a natural disaster at the Chamber for well over a year This year we have also provided a record than just a festival about Originally Brent came up with idea of can be huge for any nation. Is there a and ensuring that the landfill receives number of training opportunities for our tattoos. organising a festival about 10 years ago. With Pukekura Park and the Bowl link between natural disasters and how minimum rubbish. Is your business doing members. See our website for more of Brooklands providing the perfect the same? If you need assistance or information on training and other services “I have a lot of tattoo-artist mates, there mankind treats the environment? weren’t any decent tattoo events in NZ, backdrop for the festival, it’s easy to see information, all four Council websites we provide. the attraction. Irrespective of which camp you sit in, the in Taranaki have helpful information so I decided to put one on myself. fact remains that we have to step up in available on their websites. Enjoy your copy of the Taranaki Business For the record, the economic benefit to Review Spring 2018 issue. Over much of the last decade, Brent a big way to look after our environment. has been impressed with the way the New Plymouth was $3 million last year We have a moral and legal obligation to On 01 August we held the largest and that’s bound to rise again. Arohanui New Plymouth business, and wider, do so. Landfills are a precious resource Business Showcase in the Chamber’s community have embraced the festival One added bonus is the ample free car as its grown and realised the potential of parking available at the venue which the event. WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS • Jana Branca - Friend of the Chamber • Plus Coaching / Pilates Plus again makes it an inviting proposition for • Johnson Corner • Prime Plastering Limited families, young and old. • Adelphi Insurance Brokers Limited “For some of our partner businesses, like • Koen Medical Ltd • Promotional Print NZ • Aotea Security NZ Ltd the Novotel and El Fuego at Our Place, “My wife Kirsty and I run the event. We • Lash Amorè Limited • Pukeko Rental Managers • Billow Bakery Ltd they tell me it’s become one of their are both directors of New Zealand Tattoo • LBC Project Management & Consultancy Ltd • Royal Wolf Trading New Zealand Ltd • Cartigayen Murugaiyen - Friend of the biggest weeks of the year. Festival Limited.’’ • Lexel Systems Ltd • Sutherland Governance Limited Chamber • Matthew & Co Real Estate Ltd • Taranaki Today “I also appreciate the support we get • Craig Hattle - Friend of the Chamber The profits stay in Taranaki and the • Mid Century Found • The Brand Depot Ltd from both Venture Taranaki and the New • Delivered Care & Gift Packages Taranaki Base Hospital has been a major • New Plymouth Airport • The Kiwi Butcher Shop Ltd Plymouth District Council, which is an • Dress for Success New Plymouth Those who’ve already been know that beneficiary as well, thanks to Kirsty and • New Plymouth Positive Ageing Trust • Thurston Crow Ltd indication that the festival is really on the • Envirodri Taranaki Ltd only too well, but to many of us, it’s Brent’s generosity. • New Zealand Computing Solutions • Tiina Voolmann – Friend of the map these days.’’ • Favour The Brave something we’ve still got to find out. • New Zealand Red Cross Chamber “Last year, we donated $7000 to the • FinanceMart Luckily there’s one easy way to do As it’s becoming more commercial, • Peak Heating Ltd • West End Precinct neo-natal and children’s wards, which • Freeman that, because the next one is on at the and last year 8000 people came to the • Peak Physiotherapy Limited • West Quinn Communications and makes a total of $32,000 we’ve donated • Girl Friday Ltd TSB Stadium on November 24 and 25, event, the festival is also becoming a • Phil Nixon - Friend of the Chamber Writing Specialists to the hospital since we began in 2010.’’ • Homework Help so there’s plenty of time to take the commercial proposition that more and family and experience it yourself. more businesses are becoming aware of. It was a case of paying it forward. Brent and Kirsty have three children and two of TARANAKI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Event organiser Brent Taylor is proud the “There are still opportunities for any event has grown to the point where it is them have spent time hospitalised in the Chamber House, 42 Egmont Street, PO Box 2, New Plymouth 4340 I PH: +64 6 759 9080 I FAX: +64 6 759 9145 I www.taranakichamber.co.nz businesses out there who would like to children’s or neonatal wards. Australasia’s biggest tattoo event since partner the event, and at different levels. CEO BARA & EVENTS COORDINATOR Gaylene Findlay – BDO Taranaki he established it nine years ago. Arun Chaudhari Michelle Brennan Shane Devlin – Graphix So anyone interested can contact me,’’ Once again the popular Joe’s Garage [email protected] I 027 279 5161 [email protected] I 021 710 950 says Brent. Will Downey – Govett Quilliam But he’s keen to dispel the old stereotype Charity Tattoo Booth, will be in operation, “We source everything we can locally with leading tattooists from Holland and PARTNERSHIP MANAGER ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Hayden Wano – Tui Ora of someone with tattoos is well gone. Maura Young Julia Collins and make a point of supporting local Australia doing the honours. As usual half Campbell Third – TSB [email protected] I 021 284 0062 [email protected] businesses. TLL and Dobson’s for the funds raised will be donated to the Deborah Tawa – Fitzroy Beach Motel “In fact these days there are just as MEMBERSHIP MANAGER YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME COORDINATOR many, if not more women getting example, have been with us right from worthy cause. Rebecca Johnson Miranda Williams EDITOR tattoos,’’ says Brent. the beginning, while Fowler Homes, Joe’s [email protected] I 021 778 621 [email protected] I 027 751 5100 Gordon Brown - Get it write! Ticketek pre sales: Adult 2 day pass www.writingservicesltd.co.nz Garage, Favour the Brave, Q Transport, CLIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS “It is a very family-friendly festival and The Professionals Real Estate and Burger $50, Adult day pass $30, Kids 14 Abbie White Chair – Sophie Braggins, Govett Quilliam DESIGN & PRINT we’ve never had any trouble whatsoever. Fuel are other local business which have & under free (with a paying adult). [email protected] I 027 613 0268 Graphix I www.graphix.co.nz Deputy Chair – Daniel Fleming So families, come and check it out. You’ll been great partners.’’ Door sales: Adult 2 day pass $55, King and Queen Hotel Suites EVENTS COORDINATOR TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE be pleasantly surprised, and best of all, Adult day pass $35, Kids 14 & Jessica Parker Cameron Twigley – BTW Company Contact: [email protected] kids are free. As Brent says with a smile, “this is a under free (with a paying adult) [email protected] I 021 821 262 David Leuthart - Timberco

1 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW SPRING 2018 SPRING 2018 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 3 tgm the year so far, and looking ahead.

We love celebrating our success Elle, the designer behind the WITT stages of their careers and are with our clients, with our community logo was met with praise for already dealing with significant and with our TGM team. creating a well-received logo that design projects - producing work captured the essence of WITT and which their peers regard as being of TGM Creative is celebrating a the region. As for web, in a highly extremely high quality.” successful year so far, winning competitive area with 134 entries, several national design awards, Chloe’s design stood out, not only Along with the wins this year, TGM welcoming new staff members, as taking home a top placing in her has been involved in rebranding a well as several staff on maternity category, but receiving the People’s number of local businesses, and has leave celebrating their newest Choice Award. continued to supply the region with family members. a range of quality design, print, web TGM director Andrea Leadbetter and marketing collateral. Highlights include the Redshift is delighted to see two students Design Awards earlier this year the company employed from WITT As for the rest of 2018 TGM is where designers Elle Brennan and succeeding. Chloe Reid were celebrated with excited to see what’s in store, and in their work for WITT and The New “It is really significant that both the meantime will continue to add Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. these designers are in the early value and creativity to the region.

tgm THE the year so far, and looking ahead. MECHANICS We love celebrating our success Elle, the designer behind the WITT stages of their careers and are with our clients, with our community logo was met with praise for already dealing with significant and with our TGM team. creating a well-received logo that design projects - producing work OF THE captured the essence of WITT and which their peers regard as being of TGM Creative is celebrating a the region. As for web, in a highly extremely high quality.” successful year so far, winning competitive area with 134 entries, several national design awards, Chloe’s design stood out, not only Along with the wins this year, TGM FAST-MOVING welcoming new staff members, as taking home a top placing in her has been involved in rebranding a well as several staff on maternity category, but receiving the People’s number of local businesses, and has leave celebrating their newest Choice Award. continued to supply the region with family members. BUSINESS a range of quality design, print, web TGM director Andrea Leadbetter and marketing collateral. With Strategy Collective Highlights include the Redshift is delighted to see two students Design Awards earlier this year the company employed from WITT As for the rest of 2018 TGM is where designers Elle Brennan and succeeding. Chloe Reid were celebrated with excited to see what’s in store, and in their work for WITT and The New “It is really significant that both the meantime will continue to add Look at today’s business world. Facebook SC’s top-five tips for building fast-moving businesses: Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. these designers are in the early value and creativity to the region. has only been around 14 years, Google 20 BE RESPONSIVE. and Xero 12. Many of the giants of our world Financial reporting via cloud-based accounting tools and the analytics available with online marketing now allow are young, but, more importantly, are nimble business owners to have their finger on the pulse more than ever before—meaning you can move fast on new and fast. So, how do we compete in this fast- opportunities and spot threats before they arrive. moving game? BE ONLINE. A web presence massively expands your marketplace Strategy Collective is a Taranaki firm designed to help businesses with this very issue. They provide SMEs and your ability to scale; but with this larger marketplace with brand and marketing, people and culture, and comes a greater need to find and own your niche so accounting expertise so those businesses can remain you don’t get lost in the noise. This is where a digital lean and focus their energies on their core business. marketing strategy is so important to maximise your efforts. Head of finance at Strategy Collective, Stephen Hill, explains: “Our value proposition is that you don’t have BE LEAN. to be all things to all people—we can fill those gaps with By out-sourcing your non-core, but essential activities real industry experts. This is what keeps you nimble.” (such as accounts, HR and branding) to industry experts, your business can ensure these are performed to the Co-founder and restaurateur, Craig Macfarlane, highest standard without over-committing yourself by elaborates: “We can pull people into a meeting with vast hiring permanent staff. experience in business strategy, accounting, human resources and marketing, and do it all under one roof. BE NOTICED. This gets things moving quickly and more efficiently.” A strong visual identity (or brand) that aligns to your company’s value proposition is more important than Among Strategy’s clients are GQ, Social Kitchen, HTL ever given today’s visual and aesthetically-driven Insurance, Hiringa Energy, Juno Gin, Vintage Industries, marketplace. If a picture speaks a thousand words, Clelands, Ozone Coffee, and the West End Precinct. make sure they’re all great words!

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It just has to be New Plymouth’s Shoe don’t think it is the right shoe, we ask the “A pressure pad takes a pressure point Clinic. You know the one, on the flat customer to wait a day or two so we can print of their foot and then we get the in Devon St, the one that’s won all the get the right shoe in,’’ explains Nick. He shoe we think is right, put it on and make awards in the last couple of years. cites the example of a female customer sure it feels comfortable as they walk up who bought a pair of shoes and filled in and down. If they feel comfortable for Franchisee Nick Bull has plenty of the feedback form which goes to Shoe the customer – and that’s the key – we reasons to be proud of the Shoe Clinic Clinic’s head office. They, in turn, shared pop them on the treadmill, and get them he owns and manages, especially when the feedback with Nick and his team. walking or running.’’ his business won the TSB Top Shop Supreme Award, as well as winning the “She explained that she was happy with Cameras at the front and rear video the Lifestyle and Leisure section, which it has the size nine shoes she tried on, but we customer walking from the hips down, Supreme and North Winner - Shoe Clinic Central Winner - Stratford ITM South Winner – Garden Edge previously won. suggested she needed a slightly smaller because everything down to the foot, is shoe, which we then ordered. affected. “That way we see the alignment and how that shoe has affected the “We got the eight-and-a half size in The New Plymouth store was announced as the Supreme winner The top point scorers were then re-judged by another panel to person’s gait or movement, frame by for her and she appreciated the extra at the sold-out Gala Awards evening at The Devon Hotel in June. determine the Regional and Supreme winners. frame, when we play it back. service; that we got the best solution for Along with Shoe Clinic who also took out the North Taranaki THE EIGHT CATEGORY WINNERS WERE her, not the easiest.’’ “Finally, when the customer is entirely Regional Award, Stratford ITM won the Central Award and the Freedom Furniture for Large Format, Dovetail – Fashion, comfortable they choose the shoes South Taranaki Regional winner was Garden Edge in Hawera. It was a satisfying moment for Nick and they want. We’re completely honest and Footwear & Accessories, Federal Store for Food & Beverage, yet again proved that providing what’s Acquisitions – Specialty Store, BP Waitara for Automotive, Shoe upfront. The shoe that’s right is very The awards which recognise Customer Service Excellence, are best for the customer is always worth seldom the most expensive shoe – it’ll be organised by us here at the Chamber. Clinic won Lifestyle & Leisure, City Care Pharmacy for Health & going the extra 1.6 kilometres. Beauty and Mitre 10 MEGA was recognised as the best store in the right one.’’ We received over 13,500 nominations from the public. the province for Accessibility. Roddy Bennett, Nick Bull & Natalie Bull. “When we sell someone a pair of shoes, Shoe Clinic offers a 30-day money back Following this the top ten businesses in each category were we sign people up to our Advantage Club, “It was very unexpected, but fantastic,’’ guarantee. “We’ll swap it or give them then mystery shopped by a panel of judges using a set criteria As the marks were very close this year, Highly Commended and which is free. When you spend $500 Commended awards were also given in many of the categories. says Nick. their money back, whatever they want, ’’ for marking. with us you get a $50 voucher to use says Nick. The awards recognise customer service whenever you want in any Shoe Clinic excellence and are organised by the store in the country, or at the online He’s been selling shoes for 35 years now, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, which store.’’ so, there’s not much he doesn’t know. That’s where training is vital. received more than 13,500 nominations Nick opened the New Plymouth Shoe We would like to acknowledge the wonderful support from our major sponsor – TSB and our category sponsors. from the public. Shoe Clinic emerged Clinic store six and a half years ago, “We have a podiatrist come up from Supreme, but as we said before, little is having managed the head office branch Wellington twice a year and she does ever left to chance by this business. in Wellington for 13 years. technical training with us over a whole day in store with my staff. The day Taranaki Business Review The shift to New Plymouth was not called in it was a cold, grey day. It was coincidental, explains Nick. “My wife “We also work closely with three or a pleasure to walk into the, bright, Natalie’s family is here and I wanted to four podiatrists in New Plymouth light, warm, spacious and welcoming own my own store. ‘’ and physiotherapists and a couple of environment. orthopaedic surgeons refer patients Nick says he loves New Plymouth which to us.’’ Nick and his staff complement the is a very welcoming place. convivial atmosphere with their friendly Nick also sells socks and laidback approach which gives a clue as For Nick, the fitting process is very much sports apparel. to the reason behind their success. the key to how Shoe Clinic operates.

It all comes down to an incredible ethos “We analyse people’s feet and see how of service. their arches and heels sit and where they form and how they bend when they squat ”We fit people personally, rather than just - every foot is different. sell them something that is in stock. If we

8 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW SPRING 2018 SPRING 2018 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 9 CHAMBER EVENTS Phil Armstrong – enabling you NOT EVEN THE WINTER COLD DETERRED BARA AFTER 25 YEARS AS A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, ATTENDANCE AT OUR MANY EVENTS Our Winter Shop Local promotion ran from AROUND THE REGION . . . Saturday 28 July to Sunday 19 August. We PHIL ARMSTRONG KNOWS A GOOD DEAL WHEN HE received over 9,000 entries and the lucky Along with our monthly Business Connections and Network of SEES ONE. winner received a $2000 travel voucher from Trades, on 5 June Augusta Capital hosted a function at the TSB Stars Travel & YOU Travel New Plymouth. at the business. We give a whole lot of consultation for those employees wanting Showplace. The presentation covered their new Industrial Fund tips about money, what they do wrong to take up the offer for a fee of $100, a investment opportunity. The season launch of the Mitre 10 Cup was and how they could do it right. It’s all savings of $200 on his usual fee. held after school on Tuesday 14 August. The new entry process for the TSB Taranaki Chamber of about education really. “Running of the Bulls” a joint promotion “We do up to an hour-and- a-half to see Commerce Business Excellence Awards was presented at a with BARA and TRFU saw the Huatoki Plaza BARA “It can be a bit scary for some. An how we can help them initially and after launch function at the TSB Boardroom. Entries closed at the BUSINESS & RETAIL teeming with fans who took the opportunity ASSOCIATION average mortgage is for 30 years and that it’s over to them if they want to do end of July and feedback from the entrants suggests that the to meet the team, get autographs and take over that time you’ll pay back up to the programme. online registration and then ease of completing the business three times what you borrowed from part in activities with the players. Any company manager or owner who information for the judges was a great success. the bank.’’ We welcome our new BARA members – Promotional Print wants to know more is welcome to A seminar in July on Employment Law was presented by GQ NZ, Lexel Systems Ltd, West End Precinct. Thanks for The second step is a one-on-one contact Phil. I’ll arrange to go and Law. This event sold-out and so another was organised for contributing and supporting a vibrant CBD! financial consultation. “The key to what have a chat with them, about how the August – again a sell-out! That’s why he’s become we do is to help them get over their programme would work, then I’ll come We have a special membership rate for existing Chamber enableMe’s manager and and do the seminar at their workplace. The IRD returned in August to present on the next round of obstacles so they can get ahead faster. members with 1- 5 staff. For just an additional $45 + GST you strategic coach in Taranaki. The changes they are implementing in April 2019. The event was Most people fritter 15 to 20% of their can be a member of BARA as well and you don’t have to be company’s name may not yet be That’s free and there’s absolutely no well received and will assist businesses in being properly income away. based in the CBD! For businesses with six or more staff, BARA familiar to many, but it is New obligation or cost. Phil gets a lot of prepared. membership is only an additional $150 + GST. Zealand’s most successful and “Much of the time they don’t know on satisfaction working with people to fastest growing personal finance and what either, because they don’t have a improve their financial situation. “Often UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE: If you are passionate about the city you live in and have a coaching business. budget. If they do, often they don’t stick we’ll advise them to reduce the length of genuine interest in keeping the CBD alive, then we want you to it because they don’t track where their their mortgage by 10 years, which can 6 & 7 SEPTEMBER.... NEW ZEALAND CHAMBERS OF to be part of an organisation that has the same philosophy, Helping people to be financially successful money is going. By going into a lot more make a huge difference. That’s when COMMERCE CONFERENCE – passion and drive. and get ahead faster is a matter close to detail we help people capture that waste the enableMe team comes into its own HERE IN NEW PLYMOUTH Phil’s heart and he is keen to introduce and then change their behaviour.’’ with a specialist mortgage team who Please contact Michelle to discuss BARA membership. Follow enableMe’s programmes to the Taranaki negotiate directly with the bank on the BARA on Facebook – New Plymouth CBD Alive. business community. Phil acknowledges it’s not easy for client’s behalf to get them the best deal. 26 SEPTEMBER...... MFAT – PRESENTATION ON THE most people to talk about their financial The savings far outweigh the cost of the If you are passionate about the city you live in and have a EU/NZ FREE TRADE AGREEMENT So, if you are running a business and situation and spending habits. service. genuine interest in keeping the CBD alive, then we want you value your staff, it makes sense to 27 OCTOBER...... TSB TARANAKI CHAMBER OF to be part of an organisation that has the same philosophy, make them more productive, engaged “Everyone has a money personality. They also work for enableMe clients of passion and drive. Please contact Michelle to discuss BARA COMMERCE BUSINESS and happier. Let’s face it, financially Some people are shoppers, others are all ages. “Whether they are first-home membership. EXCELLENCE AWARDS - GALA stressed staff have lower levels of work savers and if you know what you are you buyers or saving for their retirement, satisfaction and generally have an can manage it better and that’s where we can help them. Most people have no DINNER Follow BARA on – New Plymouth CBD Alive increase in absenteeism. the third step comes in.’’ idea how much they need in retirement. We say it typically should be around Phil says research shows the stress has “The programme is successful when we $400,000 and most people don’t have a real impact on performance with 61% work with people for a year – and we talk anywhere near that much, but there are of employees being worried about how quarterly. Approximately 70% of people options and we work towards that.’’ much debt they have. More than half sign up for a second year because the (54%) deal with financial issues during programme is working, and it is helping Contact Phil by phone: 06 281 1318 Jessica Parker Michelle Brennan work time and all of this can add up to them achieve their financial goals.’’ free: 0800 897 898 Events Coordinator BARA & Events Coordinator thousands of dollars in lost productivity. email: [email protected] Phil says after the initial group seminar, So it’s very much in an employer’s best he is happy to offer a discounted interests to have their staff educated and empowered to improve their financial future. That’s where enableMe comes into the picture.

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Body Therapy, Naturopathic, Health Promotions, Administration, Reiki, Dorn Health and Fitness... therapy and Spiritual Guidance.’’ A great way to unwind Mihi has never been afraid to invest in So you will literally be in good hands. her business and her latest acquisition is “I incorporate all of those techniques into already making a difference to the lives my business. With all the running around of many Taranaki people. The Vibrosaun, and hectic everyday life, we all need an Miracle Massage Capsule is a opportunity to slow down and rejuvenate. revolutionary addition to Mihi’s clinic in Bell Block. “I focus on providing treatments that deliver noticeable results tailored to suit It stimulates exercise, improves muscle your needs and combine them as tone, relieves muscular aches and pains, needed.’’ increases circulation, relieves arthritic and rheumatic pain, reduces/regulates It’s Mihi’s Place and it’s many things. It’s Mihi may be in business, but she is blood pressure, helps eliminate body a traditional M ori and contemporary adamant she is not motivated by the waste and stimulates kidney function. healing service which offers a range of mighty dollar. It’s also a proven aid for insomniacs and treatments catering to your needs. helps relieve real time stress and tension “It’s more about helping people to get a Situated at 83b Parklands Ave Bell Block, making it ideal for a number of uses. So greater quality of life. That’s more whether you have back pain, or are it is also discreet, tucked away down a important to me.” driveway dotted with luxury houses, and recovering from a sports injury, the Do you SUFFER? it’s part of Mihi and her husband’s home, That’s just one reason why she offers a Vibrosaun could provide just the albeit with a separate entrance to her wide range of options and treatments. treatment you need for those needing • Back Pain • High Blood Pressure • Stress ground-level clinic. Mihi herself is the key One example is she gives a special price help with weight loss/control. The to the business. She has been a for community card holders (and the card Vibrosaun is equivalent to a brisk 5k jog! • Muscles Aches & Pains • Circulation Problems • Need Detoxing traditional M ori practitioner for more must be presented before treatment) • Sports Injuries • Fluid Retention • Cellulite than a quarter of a century and to say offering CSC Mirimiri, a Maori Technique she knows her stuff would be an massage. Her many services start at a • Arthritis • Hard to Lose Weight Vibrosaun can help! understatement. Koha or Donation and go up to $365pp for special workshops. “I guess I was one of the lucky ones. My profession chose me and I gained the Mihi’s Place offers Taranaki Chamber of knowledge and understanding of the old Commerce members a discount on ways from the marae, the bush, the production of their membership card, and moana and the ever changing will also negotiate corporate rates and “I bought it because of its many environment was my class room. All my concession tickets for businesses. benefits,’’ says Mihi. “It really does teachers have since passed away so now Details are on her website speed up recovery and helps the healing An experience I am the teacher. www.mihisplace.co.nz, or email her at process. The Vibrosaun machine as near [email protected] as possible, simulates exercise without “I incorporate all that I was taught to help putting stress on the body. “So for others have a better understanding of Download her APP Mihi’s Place or ring/ ... people wanting a better quality of life, like no other traditional M ori modalities (Haumiri, text her on 0273 237 534 for an why not?’’ Mirimiri, Romiromi, Honohono and appointment. Rongo R kau) using Taranaki Tikanga. The Vibrosaun massage capsule was MIHI’S PLACE BUSINESS HOURS: designed by qualified specialists, “I am a traditional M ori Rongo Mon – Friday, 9am - 7pm most nights; including a medical practitioner, a Traditional Māori & Contemporary Practitioner first and foremost. I was and Saturday 9am – 12 noon. chiropractor, an osteopath, a always told that to walk in one world I Healing Services Appointments by arrangement can be physiotherapist and a design engineer must walk equally in the other, so I am made after hours. after a long intensive study. So relax also a qualified contemporary your way to health and fitness with practitioner, with qualifications in Mihi’s Place is a semi-mobile service with To book your complete wellness experience Mihi’s Place having the only Vibrosaun therapeutic, Swedish, Relaxation, locations in different areas during the of its kind in the region. Download Mihi’s Place App or text/call 027 323 7534 Aromatherapy, Trigger Point, Remedial weekdays. www.mihisplace.co.nz 14 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW SPRING 2018 SPRING 2018 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 15 JOB COSTING Getting a Quality Job Done KNOW YOUR RISK MANY SUCCESSFUL SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESSES HAVE A HARD-WORKING, HUSBAND-AND- WIFE TEAM AT THE HELM AND PRIME PLASTERING LTD IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THAT The recent demise of several high-profile large construction firms and major losses on large projects has put the spotlight on how these jobs are priced, quoted and managed. how to price and quote on work. You can walk away from Those in the trades understand that there needs to be some projects that involve too much risk. This conversation within flexibility around adjusting for costs. Plans, designs, materials the industry needs to shift away from accepting the cheapest and labour all change. At the same time, there is a need for possible price to a ‘whole of life’ approach to the construction. certainty around the job’s pricing. Without the certainty of a This creates tension as pricing must include the cost of modern quote or tender, the final cost can blow out unexpectedly – designs for compliance. which is bad news for both the tradesperson and the customer. The pricing problem isn’t just restricted to tough times of little construction work when tradies need to take on any job companies use Sarn and his team as reputation for highly skilled, excellent The problem is how to quote on work, and then make the their preferred tradesmen. That list is a workmanship. expected profit on the project. The pricing needs to be accurate going. A boom is almost as bad as a bust, as you end up with a situation where resources are in short supply and their prices go formidable one, and includes GJ Gardner, and transparent with the ability to review it if the costs of Bell Building, Golden Homes, Werder From their home at 78 Ngamotu Rd in New materials or labour change. What is your risk or sensitivity to up. The projects become more expensive due to the scarcity of Plymouth, Sarn and Rebecca’s capacity materials and skilled sub contractors. These cause the projects Sarn and Rebecca Skedgwell know all Construction, Terry Clegg Builders and changes in the project? Hofmans Builders, to name just a few. for hard work is never more evident. The to take longer, and time costs money. about hard work and Prime Plastering front office is for Prime Plastering, while When tendering, the focus goes on putting in the lowest has grown steadily since they took over Again, that’s the advantage of Prime Rebecca has another office from which she possible tender price to secure the contract. Once the tender is There are a number of software products and apps available the business nearly four years ago. to assist tradespeople to better manage their projects. These Plastering having a team of five runs a wedding florist business as well as accepted, the challenge is to complete the job at the tendered plasterers, which means the company bringing up a toddler. price. can assist with job quoting, time and material tracking, Sarn’s a qualified plasterer, but his career invoicing and debtor management. These integrate with your began as an exterior plasterer and to the can respond to and complete a project in a timely, efficient manner, and best of If that wasn’t enough, they’re also Your best approach is to know in real time how the job’s costs accounting software, meaning that you are looking at up to date uneducated among us, there’s quite a all - on budget! renovating their house. So there’s no are tracking against the quote. This provides a greater ability to information on the go. difference between the two skill sets. chance of them getting bored! But, as manage the project, staff, subcontractors and materials. Any Want to better understand pricing, how to track project costs or “That was my initial qualification, “That’s one of our points of difference. the old saying goes, if you want to get material or labour costs over runs can be identified earlier, and Having the team, as opposed to being a something done, ask a busy person. Sarn steps can be taken to mitigate their effect. An example of this is which project management software is best for you? Call for a specifically in solid plastering,’’ explains consultation today. Sarn. “I bought my brother Adam’s gib- one-man band,’’ says Sarn. “ There’s a lot and his team at Prime Plastering certainly the disconnect between the quote and the team regarding the of them about and not many crews doing fit that bill. time a job can take if weather impacts on a job. stopping business off him three-and-a- Please feel free to contact us or see our website half years ago and I haven’t looked back. residential plastering so we get the job done faster and even at short notice we When it comes to the all-important Job blowouts are caused by the management of jobs after the www.tandemgroup.co.nz It’s great having a job that’s not weather can get in there and get something done.’’ interiors of your dream house, employing quote is accepted. The ability to accurately quote or record job dependent. ‘’ Tom Butler Sarn also believes in communicating Prime Plasterering’s professional costing is nothing without effective job management. Real time Director effectively with his clients. tradesmen can make all the difference to recording and reporting is essential. It was a move that suited everyone. Adam now works for Sarn and Rebecca but the end result. “It might seem like a little thing, but we In the current construction boom, there are plenty of projects remains a shareholder in the business. always answer the phone and if we ever If you are renovating or building a home, to bid for, and the construction sector is getting smarter about “We do residential, mainly new, homes miss a call, we ring straight back. It’s the speak to the team at Prime Plastering and renovations,’’ explains Sarn. same with emails and we make a point of today. getting our quotes out fast – something I With the building industry in good heart take care of personally.’’ in Taranaki, Sarn says there’s plenty of NETWORK OF TRADES work for his team. It is a source of pride to Sarn and Rebecca when painters recommend GJ Gardner Homes hosted a connection between high school and tertiary is with industry. “The reality is 99 per cent of houses Prime Plastering. “Most of my team have successful Network of Trades in The Network of Trades helps facilitate this connection through need to be gib-stopped regardless of the been plastering for 10-15 years, and we July showcasing their fabulous its partnership with Taranaki Futures who work in the area of design, unless it’s a Lockwood or a pre- always do the best job we can because show home. ‘education to employment’ plus through these monthly events. cast concrete type. otherwise it makes the painters’ job that With the shortage of tradies, understanding that a trade is a much harder. I know that’s one reason Forty five people attended who previously “It’s mostly builders who use us, good option, is such an important message for school leavers to why we often get painters recommending had not seen the show home. All round it as well as the public and we’re have. us and that counts for a lot in Taranaki. was an interesting and informative evening. Thanks to Stephanie happy to go and do a free A lot is done by word of mouth and Murray who informed us of the advantages of using a mortgage quote for anybody.’’ broker, how it is a free service and the services SMM provide. personal recommendations.’’ It is a compliment to Brent Abbott, a director at Tandem Group (The Network of Trades Naturally that doesn’t happen by the quality of Prime Partners) ably updated us on the changes to the Bright Line Test, accident. Plastering’s work PAYE filing and non-financial uses of Xero. You can see how Maura Young valuable and informative the Network of Trades events are. Partnership Manager that many of the Sarn works in his business and is biggest residential conscious of ensuring every job is done In August the South Taranaki Network of Trades was hosted construction properly. That way they protect their by Hawera High School. We recognise how critically important

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Last summer the flies were a pain for sure there are no flies on hundreds, if than a dozen businesses have signed up many of us in Taranaki. not thousands of Taranaki people who to have Geoff take care of their rodents ProgrammedProgrammed Skilled Workforce Skilled is Australia Workforce and New is Zealand’s Australia largest andprovider New of managed Zealand’s labour, largest provider of managed labour,are smart enough to use their unique DIY this winter. labourlabour hire and hire staffing and services. staffing We have services. the scale, strength We have and experience the scale, to bring strength tangible and experienceYes to the weatherbring was tangible great and there insect controls. And they do it for a lot benefitsbenefits to your tobusiness. your business. was lots of sunshine, but those darned less than what we paid! Last summer Geoff was servicing more flies just wouldn’t stay away. It didn’t than 600 commercial dispensers and one OurOur local specialistlocal specialist market sectors market include Oil sectors & Gas, Business include Support, Oil Product & Gas, Manufacturing Business and Support, Productmatter Manufacturing whether it was inside or out, and it Gael knows the business inside out. She of the keys to Ecomist’s growing business worked for the previous owner for 10 clientele is their no-hassles ways of Transport,Transport, Logistics Logisticsand Distribution. and Distribution. was as if they’d all emigrated en masse from Australia and we spent a lot of time years before she and Geoff bought the servicing. swatting the annoying dive-bombing business in April 2016. “We have a unique, computerised system ContactContact us today us to discusstoday how to we discuss can assist howyou with we your can recruitment assist needs. you with your recruitment needs.variety, all to no avail. 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This is one business that does more than Now they are in the Taranaki Chamber of meets the fly, um eye, as Gael explains. Commerce magazine they may well win “We do insect control, which includes it again. flies and ants, white tails; odour Ecomist head office judges said “all three Our local specialist market sectors include Oil & Gas, Business Support, Product Manufacturing and neutralising and more recently pest factors were surpassed by the team at control. ‘’ The Taranaki Dealers for Avatar. Ecomist Taranaki’’. The Taranaki Dealers for Avatar.Transport,The Logistics Taranakiand Distribution. The Dealers for Avatar. TaranakiBut that is only part of the story. Like all Dealers for Avatar. So there you have it. 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We run the things that run your business One thing most of us will agree on The analogy is one that will resonate with is, can be unclear for employers. is that the world of commerce is many. Locally owned, nationally supported, globally recognised becoming increasingly complex. “But I have never had a problem we “But sometimes an employment issue haven’t been able to resolve. It’s about When it comes to employment law, many comes along which takes a specialist shortening that tunnel so we get to the employers have found out the hard way to analyse, pull apart and resolve,’’ light, safe and sound.’’ that they don’t know how to deal with continues Megan. the increasing human conflict in today’s Finally, be assured that costs are workplace, especially when it comes to “Sometimes my job is similar to well identified upfront, and as always, allegations of sexual harassment and being a cardiologist, a neuro-surgeon Megan’s pragmatism gives plenty of bullying. or a psychiatrist, because I need to comfort. consider the hearts, brains, emotions, Sadly they have also found out to their and structures of the people, and the “I understand concerns about involving a cost, with hefty payouts becoming more communications that led to the problem.’’ lawyer, and the fear of runaway legal fees commonplace. but that won’t happen with me. Generally That’s the thing about Megan Gundesen. I will charge an upfront fee to go through All of this takes us to the inevitable After being in practice for more than 30 all the documents and history and give a conclusion that prevention is better than years, she is realistic. legal opinion on the problem. the cure, at least in a legal sense. “A lot of my clients have their usual “Once the work scope is understood, That’s why it just might be time to call in legal adviser but ask me to deal with we discuss what’s involved and a more the expert – Megan Gundesen. She is the their employment work. A few firms in accurate fee can be given.’’ director-owner-partner of FairPlay Legal Taranaki also refer their clients to me Limited, a New Plymouth-based law firm. because they know I will happily hand She is also happy to be contracted for that client back when their employment just parts of the job. And the one certainty when you engage issue is resolved.’’ FairPlay Legal Limited, is that you are “My reputation is very important to me hiring Megan Gundesen – an employment It’s a simple formula that works well for all. and I love what I do so clients get lots law expert. of passion and enthusiasm when they Earlier we mentioned bullying and sexual engage me for a job.’’ “I represent clients in litigation and I know harassment and every employer needs how to prepare a case right from the to know what processes and safeguards Giving back to the community is also beginning, just in case we end up in court.’’ they should have in place, and when important to Megan. all else fails, how to deal with any such “So following my passion for horse riding That in itself is reassuring, but there’s allegations legally. one other thing you need to know. and horse access to public places, I also Again, that is where Ms Gundesen is in chair a regional sports organisation called She only does legal work relating to her element. the Taranaki Equestrian Network.’’ employment matters. Multifunctional Devices *For the record, after qualifying with Printers “This can be tricky,’’ she says matter-of- “I leave other areas of practice for the factly. “Employers need to react properly a Bachelor of Law in 1984, Megan Wide Format experts in those fields. Most businesses right from the outset, handling stress Gundesen was a Partner, Associate Connect & Collaborate will have their own trusted legal adviser leave (medical), whether people continue and Consultant at Govett Quilliam from Document & Workflow solutions and an accountant for their everyday working together (facilitation), who knows 1993 to 1999 and an Associate Partner legal and financial business issues. what about the other (privacy), whether an at RMY Legal from 2005 to 2017. She independent investigator is needed and started FairPlay Legal in July 2017. “Obviously that work will be done by what the terms of reference for that person them, who is somewhat akin to a general might be. And that’s just the start.’’ practitioner in the medical world.’’ Megan also says bluntly that what Megan Gundesen bullying and sexual harassment actually Partner RICOH TARANAKI 73 Hurlstone Drive p.769 6538 w.taranaki.ricoh.co.nz

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KIRSTIN FOLEY IS JUST ONE OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE WILD FOR TARANAKI

So much so that she’s given up her can make a big difference. Crushing New Zealand is changing. There is an career as a chartered accountant – to your aluminium cans before recycling increased awareness for the need to look become the Operations Manager for them can save thousands of lizard lives, after the environment and to protect our Wild for Taranaki. washing your car on the lawn instead of clean, green image before it is gone for Wildthe driveway can protect our fresh water good. Collectively, the small changes Wild for Taranaki is blazing the trail for supplies. we make today can mean huge things biodiversity in New Zealand. The first of for tomorrow and Wild for Taranaki is an its kind, it is a local trust that is taking If every member of the community looks opportunity for your business to make a on the massive project of restoring an after their own backyard, collectively we difference in your own backyard. It costs entire region. Our region - the beautiful can transform our landscape. nothing to become a corporate friend, Taranaki. but you will get everything in return. Fly By becoming a Wild for Taranaki your environmental flag, align your brand And they need your help to do it. Corporate Friend, your business can truly with a life-changing movement, and get make a difference to our region. This Wild for Taranaki too. There are more than 40 members united local platform creates a simple, highly in the Wild for Taranaki trust and they are effective way to demonstrate the small Email Kirstin at undertaking a number of individual projects [email protected] changes you are making in your business, to see how your business can help. that play to their own strengths and skills. to mobilise our community for change Together they are beginning to transform and create a legacy future Taranaki www.restoretaranaki.nz the cloak of Taranaki, to restore the wildlife, businesses can aspire to. and the fresh water of our region. Share your knowledge, co-host events But they cannot do it alone. with us, implement small changes at your workplace to collectively make They need the support of businesses and a big difference. Get creative on how community leaders like you, to truly make your strengths and unique skills can a difference. help our region be an amazing place to Wild for Taranaki are not calling for live. a revolution, the smallest of changes

WILD FOR TARANAKI MEMBERS (JUNE 2018)

Te K hui o Taranaki Trust, Te Runanga o Ng ti Mutanga, Te Kaahui Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust, Taranaki Fish and Game, Taranaki o Rauru, Department of Conservation, Taranaki Regional Council, Kiwi Trust, Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Trust, Huatoki Conservation New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council, South Group, Patea Planting Trust, Birds NZ, Rapanui Grey-Faced Petrel Taranaki District Council, Taranaki/Whanganui Conservation Trust, Mount Hiwi Charitable Trust, NZ Native Forest Restoration Board, Kaitake Community Board, Massey University, University Trust, Ngati Tara Oaonui Sandy Bay Incorporated , Pukeiti of Waikato – Environmental Research Institute, Taranaki Rhodendron Trust Incorporated, South Taranaki Underwater Club, Federated Farmers, Queen Elizabeth II National Trust, East Sustainable Taranaki, Taranaki Conservationists, Taranaki Taranaki Environment Trust, Forest and Bird – North Taranaki, Enviroschools, Waihowaka Green Community Group, Waireka Forest and Bird – South Taranaki, M.A.I.N Trust, New Zealand Property Ltd, Woodleigh Nursery. Herpetological Society, Ngā motu Marine Reserve Society,

SPRING 2018 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 25 THE EASY WAY TO MANAGE YOUR IT I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE

“I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE; I WANT TO RIDE MY BIKE; I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE; I WANT TO RIDE IT WHERE I LIKE…; I DON’T BELIEVE IN PETER PAN, FRANKENSTEIN OR SUPERMAN; ALL I WANNA DO IS BICYCLE, BICYCLE, BICYCLE…” FREDDIE MERCURY, QUEEN, 1978

Freddie Mercury had the right idea when it be our guest speaker as the theme of the We are also committed to backing came to cycling and with spring here there expo was “Open to Change”. Taranaki Businesses. If you are in is no better time to dust off your bike and business and want to talk to like-minded get ready to enjoy a summer of cycling. Nationally, BDO is also very active in people, give us a call, we can provide you sponsoring cycling events. BDO has with comprehensive Audit & Assurance, Accounting & Business Advisory firm BDO secured the naming rights sponsorship Tax and Advisory services. When you has been backing cycling across New for the BDO Lake Taupo Cycle choose BDO, we work together to Zealand for a number of years now. Challenge, starting this year. The event, understand your goals and provide the New Zealand Computing Solutions essence we offer businesses a complete running their business and be secure in taking place on 24 November, has been right structures and business advice to (NZCS) may be new to the Taranaki network and managed service provider the knowledge that Greg and his team Locally BDO Taranaki has confirmed its running for over 40 years and sees support your journey. We are here for the Chamber of Commerce but they’re for a set monthly fee - No surprises.” are looking after the tricky computer and 2019 sponsorship of the BDO Around thousands of riders tackle the various long term, helping you set up and grow certainly not new to Taranaki. online stuff. the Mountain Cycle Challenge. We are The Flat Rate IT offer has proved to courses available. I am sure some of you your business through every stage. Our happy to be associated with an event that NZCS was actually founded in 1998 be popular among law firms and other Natasha says the benefit of also having will have taken part over previous years. team approach means there’s always brings so many visitors to Taranaki. 2019 and as the company grew, it naturally professional practices, including several business clients from the same someone available to assist you and will be our fifth year of sponsoring what BDO Central North Island, who in extended its operations throughout architects and oil companies throughout industry not only works to the advantage someone who knows your business. has become an iconic Taranaki event. 2018 sponsored the elite events at the Taranaki. the region. Both Greg and Natasha of NZCS, but also to their clients. “With BDO Hawkes Bay Summer Cycling So what are you waiting for (and again are quick to point out that such an clients in similar industries, it means Earlier this year we again sponsored the Six years on and NZCS is a familiar name Carnival, will in 2019 sponsor the whole quoting Freddie Mercury) arrangement provides NZCS with the that we get a firm understanding of BDO Charity Riders who took part in the GET ON YOUR event. The Carnival runs from 4 to 11 to many operating within the region. The ultimate motivation to provide a hassle- the business. Similar programs can BIKE AND RIDE! BDO East to West Charity Cycle Ride. January and has events for all ages and company’s Taranaki office is based in the free system for their clients. produce similar issues that can be solved The riders rode for over 900 kilometres abilities King’s Building, on Devon St West in New efficiently and with ease giving our clients from East Cape lighthouse to New BDO Taranaki Plymouth, and with the steady growth of “If our clients are having problems and peace of mind. ” Plymouth raising, along the way, over You might ask why do we spend time and P 06 759 9034 NZCS in recent years it has increased its we’re continually having to fix them, it’s $50,000.00 for Life Education Trust and money doing this? E [email protected] presence here. very hard for us to make any money,’’ Natasha and Greg say NZCS is not a The House for Karen. We did more than says Greg. The other advantage NZCS huge company. That allows them to Many of our clients and staff are simply sponsor that event, our Office For more information on the above “Customer Service is very important to has is the range of skills and experience ensure there is a personal touch and they passionate cyclists who understand the Manager was one of the 24 who completed events; us, and with things going so well for us in they have in their team. take client care and customer service wellness aspects of cycling as well as the journey and two of our Principals Steve BDO Around the Mountain Cycle Challenge Taranaki, we recently employed another very seriously. Waite and Gaylene Findlay, along with many the environmental benefits (of course www.cyclechallenge.co.nz New Plymouth-based engineer to operate “We have three or four engineers working other cyclists, met the group on the final not forgetting that it is also fun!). As from our base’’ says NZCS Operations with our clients’ site.’’ Greg points out Couple that with a flat rate for BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge day and rode the last 40 kilometres into part of our pledge to back people in and Manager, Natasha Brechmanis. there are more advantages to that than corporate clients and it’s easy to see https://cyclechallenge.com/ New Plymouth with them. out of the office, we thought it was only meets the eye. “All of them have a vast why more companies are moving to fitting to support cycling and events that BDO Hawkes Bay Summer Cycling Carnival When Natasha explains the way NZCS range of experience, working on different them. Contact them now for a free In May we welcomed Commonwealth see riders of all abilities participating in www.summercyclingcarnival.co.nz/ offers its services to corporate clients it’s sites and in different industries. review of your business IT - they’ll be Games cycling bronze medallist Hamish challenging and rewarding rides. easy to see how they’ve grown in recent happy to chat. Bond to Taranaki where he was the guest (And yes we do have a secure bike rack years. “That versatility is something that can speaker at the BDO Farming Expo Our commitment begins with our available for staff and clients at our Young be of real value to our clients when “We offer a flat rate IT service, we’re a in Stratford (that was after we shared youngest riders - with support for cyclist Street office!) diagnosing complex issues.’’ managed service provider,” she says. him with St Joseph’s school in Stratford skills training in primary schools - right Naturally NZCS also keep up with the where he spoke to some very excited through to some of the highest profile Company owner-director Greg Nixon says latest technology, so company managers children). With his change of focus from events in New Zealand. it’s a formula many businesses prefer. “In and owners can spend their time on rowing to cycling he was well qualified to

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decided we’d go to the school and see if THEIR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ARE: we could make their lunches and bring • THE COOKIE, $5 PER WEEK OR $260 pa. them to the school.’’ Adopt a Lunch $5 per week. For the The principal at Hawera Primary School price of a coffee per week, your $5 agreed and The Kai Kitchen Trust was donation will provide lunch for one child born three years ago. Making lunch for for a week. the three children could have stigmatised With The Kai Kitchen Trust, it started them, so Rochelle and friends decided to • THE APPLE, $500 pa. with founder Rochelle Steer and a group do lunches for all of the children on the Our first level of corporate sponsorship of concerned individuals with a desire to school’s breakfast programme. entitles you to put your logo on the make sure children didn’t go hungry. rear of The Kai Kitchen Van and you are “Obviously there was a need. The school able to advertise across all of our social After all, as many would say, charity had already done the hard bit and media platforms upon sign up. begins at home. knew who needed food. We know from feedback from the schools, that for some That was three years ago and although • THE SANDWICH, $2000 pa. children, the lunches are the only thing Rochelle and a band of dedicated Your business will receive: they can rely on.’’ individuals have achieved so much, they Logo on the rear of The Kai Kitchen Van now want to benefit even more children. Demand for The Kai Kitchen Trust grew, Advertising across all of our social media so more food was needed. With your help, they will be able to do just platforms on sign up that, with sponsorship packages starting Some of it was donated and The Kai Major sponsor/naming rights for one at just $5 a week. The good news is the Kitchen Trust are grateful to Pak N Save major event held during the year The Kai Kitchen Trust is a registered Hawera who gives them all of yesterday’s charity, so all money donated over $5 is tax bread for buns, and along with • THE LUNCHBOX, $5000 pa. deductible. Countdown, also give a box of fruit every As a Major Sponsor of The Kai Kitchen week. The rest, they fundraise for. But let’s go back to the beginning. Trust the benefits to your business are: There are now 10 schools, mainly in Logo on the Front of the Van Rochelle, who now manages The Kai south Taranaki, in which The Kai Kitchen Kitchen Trust, along with fellow trustees Logo on our Staff and Volunteer Trust has a growing army of volunteers Michelle Mills, Maree Beare, Tane uniforms who are only too happy to help, Through our work and our people, Houston and Hayley O’Keeffe are keen something the trustees acknowledge. Advertising across all of our social media to share their story – and it’s a powerful “We couldn’t do it without them, it’s that platforms on sign up one. simple.’’ Naming rights sponsor on all marketing we prioritise human experience – “We’ve got plenty of stories about material It’s worth noting The Kai Kitchen Trust children we want to take home,’’ says is also helping youngsters in other ways, Rochelle only half joking. improving the environments we such as sponsoring needy individuals CALLING ALL “They’re living in situations they’ve been to go to the school ball – and in style, STRATFORD BUSINESSES born into and no child chooses to live from donated ball gowns, suits, hair and make-up stylists and chauffeur-driven The Kai Kitchen Trust is moving into that way. But the reality is they don’t Stratford, and they need your help. inhabit and how interactions take have a choice.’’ limos. With The Kai Kitchen Trust it soon becomes apparent that anything is They need people on the ground Design is our business. Design thinking is front and centre of all we do. It all started when The Kai Kitchen Trust possible - so give them a hand, you’ll be to make lunches and deliver them to the schools. It also needs to be place. From architecture, landscape and urban design, to event, brand and experience, gave food for school lunches to a family pleased you did. managed exactly the same way as BOON are your local and diverse team of design thinkers, problem solvers and with three children who were going hungry at school. Sadly it was used Does someone you know need our help? it is in South Taranaki as the trust is project managers, offering clients great solutions and great service.Let us help you. inappropriately. Contact The Kai Kitchen Trust on keen to protect its reputation. They 021 465 688, or e-mail know that with donated money and “Some of it was traded for alcohol; some [email protected], food involved, the process has to be was sold and some food was eaten that or Facebook Page: The Kai Kitchen. transparent and above reproach. night by the parents. It wasn’t OK. We “Hopefully local supermarkets, food T 06 757 3200 outlets, hotels and businesses will E [email protected] sponsor us. We need bread, meat, margarine, a vehicle and volunteers.’’ BOON.CO.NZ

TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 29 2018 BUSINESS SHOWCASE

The 2018 Business Showcase, held on “This is well worth the investment for The Chamber continues to work with our Wednesday 1 August, was a great small or large businesses- a good way to members to create and develop an even success. With 76 Chamber businesses connect with likeminded businesses in our more valuable resource for businesses exhibiting, there was plenty to see for community” - HTL Insurance across the Taranaki region. We are really the 350 people who attended and took focused on ensuring that the Taranaki the opportunity to network and roam “As a new and emerging business we Chamber and its brand remains a throughout the two large exhibition found the entire showcase process and progressive and thriving organisation- one spaces. The atmosphere of the evening experience to be a powerful, visual, that our business community is proud to was fantastic and we have already cost-effective and practical way for us be aligned with. started to receive expressions of interest to promote our new brand to our target for the 2019 event, which promises to markets, in a very engaging manner. Nice be even bigger and more vibrant. Our work Taranaki Chamber of Commerce - special thanks to the team at the Quality we’ll be back” - Speaking Made Easy Hotel Plymouth International for their We are really pleased to welcome new hospitality. Rebecca Johnson businesses to the Chamber network. It is Membership “A great opportunity to showcase our always great to see so many new faces Manager business to those attending, as well as to at our events and to hear that they have network with fellow exhibitors” been referred to us by their business - Pepper Construction peers.

PARTNER PROFILE

We are pleased to welcome our new Zealand and overseas, and having now acquired its largest competitor, well partners from a variety of different opened an office in Hamilton, they known to us locally, KCL Property sectors. continue to grow. Their clients range from Limited. This brings their funds under individual property and business owners, management to over $1.7 billion across FREEMAN ‘Information Services’. to multi-national companies including 110 properties throughout New Zealand Freeman is the leading provider of central and local government. and Australia. industry news, events and information, specialising in online subscription news MAD MEDIA Ltd ‘Digital Billboards’ TUI ORA ‘Health and Social Services’ and information services for specific Offering highly effective and affordable Tui Ora is the largest community-based business sectors. They publish a wide promotional opportunities across their health and social services provider in range of reports and maps, Energy News LED digital billboards and LCD screens, Taranaki. Established in 1998, they offer for the NZ energy sector and Inside they are determined to make this exciting more than 35 services and programmes Resources, for the mining and quarrying advertising medium work for their clients. that enhance whānau health and sectors. Supporting these publications, These include digital signage and digital wellbeing. Their services cover a wide Freeman has set up a number of window displays. You will have seen spectrum and include; primary health successful events. These include the their first digital billboard on the corner including GP clinic, Tui Ora Family Health, Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards, of Hobson and Devon Streets, also the public health promotion and community Downstream, New Zealand Petroleum Liardet and Devon Street screen. See support, child and youth health and social Club, Energy Trader Forum and the New their special ‘Chamber members offer’ services, mental health and addiction. Zealand Minerals Forum. AUGUSTA CAPITAL ‘Property As you can see we are privileged to have BTW ‘Land and Property Development Investment’ such a wide and diverse group join us. Professionals’ An NZX Listed Property Funds Manager BTW Company is well known for its and market leader in its sector with innovative solutions focused group of two distinct divisions. Direct property professionals. These include Surveyors, investment, holding and managing a Planners, Environmental Scientists, core portfolio of office and car parking Engineers (Civil, Structural, 3 Waters), properties in central Auckland, (valued Maura Young UAV pilots, 3D Scanning Specialists, and approx. $100 million) and Funds Partnership Land and GIS experts. With unparalleled Management, a commercial property Manager experience on projects both in New syndication. In April 2014, Augusta

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