Business South Magazine

16/08/2024

A shared vision can bring together a world of possibilities, something the team at Crosbie Construction Ltd. prides itself on.

Owner/manager Mark Crosbie has brought many projects to life throughout his almost 30-year career, ensuring each clients’ dreams are crafted into stunning realities, including new builds and renovations.

We talk to Mark about how having good communication/organisation has allowed Crosbie Construction to continue thriving despite the industry’s nation wide challenges.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/131/

In association with Olphert Contracting Ltd

15/08/2024

Nestled in Central Otago’s famed Gibbston Valley, Kinross - Cellar Door, Bistro and Boutique Accommodation embraces the land’s pioneering history and delivers its visitor a unique cellar door experience, offering wines from six exceptional wineries within the region. 🍷🍽🗝

We talk with CEO Nicky Sygrove about how a visit to the vineyard "offers guests an experience and discovery of the Central Otago and Gibbston sub-regions that is quite unique. They will enjoy side-by-side tastings of different winemakers’ expressions of our area, each with their own complexities and craftsmanship."

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/54/

In association with Wine Solutions and Hawkshead Wine

15/08/2024

The Fat Duck Gastropub in Te Anau is creating a “wow factor” for guests, and has now wowed judges a national gastropub awards held this year. 🍻🍽🏆

The family-friendly gastropub took out the best paired meal at the inaugural Estrel la Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards, run by Hospitality New Zealand.

Owners Cam Davies and Selina Wright say creating a positive workplace culture played an important part in achieving the award. "You’ve got to look after your team, and you’ve got to care about them, and you’ve got to provide them with the training they need so they can go out there and really look after your customers.” That was what created the “wow moments” for guests Cam told Business South.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/136/

In association with Malloch McClean +MORE

14/08/2024

LMA Timber, a family-owned business founded by Martin and Helena Thompson well-known for its architectural timber products derived from reclaimed and repurposed Australian hardwoods is set to open a new showroom in Wanaka at the end of the month 🏡♻️🪵📐✏️

We talk with Martin about the main drivers for starting the business in 2018 and the growing trend amongst homeowners to utilise reclaimed and sustainable architectural timbers in new builds and renovations.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/81/

in association with Dyers Road ITM

14/08/2024

In our latest issue we talk to managing director of Jennian Homes Central Otago and Queenstown, Mark Carter about the growing trend for home and income properties in the region. 🏡➕💰

“Two out of three homes we build are home and incomes. This trend reflects the region’s unique housing needs, where homeowners are looking for ways to offset mortgage costs in an area known for its high property values.”

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/26/

In association with; Nind Electrical Services, Invercargill & Winton Flooring Xtra, Olphert Contracting Ltd, Quality Concrete Southland , Melvin Masonry LTD, Plumbers And Building Services - Queenstown, Arrowtown & central lakes

13/08/2024

Founded by Sir Richard ‘Hannibal’ Hayes in 1982 Southern Lakes Helicopters is still run by the Hayes family and Sir Richard with 36,000 hours of flying to his name is still the pilot of choice for difficult Search and Rescue maneuvers when a badly injured person needs to be lifted out in tricky conditions.

Sir Richard and his wife Dame Carol share the load of running the company with their son Michael, also a pilot with over 4000 hours to his name and now CEO, and his wife Dominique who is Southern Lakes Helicopters’ Financial Officer

Here we talk with Simon Trotter who recently joined the company as General Manager, having had a long term association with Southern Lakes Helicopters through its operations in Antarctica, about the impact the company has and will continue to have on the community.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/36/

In association with; Recreation Construction 2021 Ltd, Stew's Place, Foveaux Communications Ltd, Metalworks Te Anau

13/08/2024

Multi-award winning Amisfield has once again proven its place as a premium producer of organic Central Otago wines by taking home a bounty of prestigious awards at the 2024 NZ Organic Wine Awards, including the highly coveted Riedel Vineyard of the Year 🏆🍇🍷🏆

We talk with Amisfield’s Chief Winemaker Sam Davies about how the award highlights how central their organics program is to their mission.

"We’re all committed to environmental responsibility at every step of our wine making process, and constantly searching for better ways of doing things. Being organic is about caring for the land for the many generations to come.”

In association with; CLAAS Harvest Centre Otago, European Bakery Queenstown, HireKING Central Otago, WaterForce

https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/32/

12/08/2024

Scott Construction Nelson has clinched multiple accolades at the 2024 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. 🏆🏗👷‍♂️

The company’s crowning achievement was for the Te Whatu Ora (formerly West Coast District Health) Buller Health Centre project in Westport, which overcame numerous challenges to deliver a state-of-the-art facility.

“There were numerous challenges and we kept overcoming them and kept moving for ward,” says Ben Turnbull, project manager for Scott Construction.

In association with; ITM Nelson, Brown & Syme Painters & Decorators - Nelson, Clyne & Bennie - Plumbing & Electrical,

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-september-24/14/

12/08/2024

In the latest Business South...

Central Otago's Amisfield Winery has won several awards at the 2024 NZ Organic Wine Awards.

We also feature Felton Road, Kinross, and The Darling Wines from Marlborough.

Arrowtown’s Anna-Marie Chin Architects clinched two awards at the regional architecture awards.

While Invercargill City Council's streets redevelopment won an excellence award in civic and urban design at the 2024 Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture awards.

Also featuring...

Southern Lakes Helicopters, Staysouth Queenstown Accommodation, Tall Poppy Real Estate, The Cargo Collective, The Fat Duck, The Wellington Company, Waimak Contracting Ltd, Wyma Solutions, Aspiring Law, Bayleys Property Management Canterbury, Bragg Building & Design Ltd, Broadbridge Transport Limited, Brook Carr Building, West Coast Regional Council, Canter Valley Ltd, Cashmere Estate, CMP Construction Ltd, Custom Fencing, Hallmark Homes Canterbury, Jennian Homes Canterbury, LMA Timber, Mercy Hospital Dunedin, Orange Homes, Quest Apartment Hotels, Selwyn District Council, SKOPE Refrigeration, Allan Contracting Ltd., ASK Building Limited, Bayleys Canterbury Commercial, Black Stag Build Group, Braden Manera Building LTD, BuildLink Selwyn, Crosbie Construction Ltd., Central Built Ltd, Davis Downs, DCR Building Services Ltd, TGC Homes, DGI Morgan Marine Ltd, Fowler Homes Southland, Freeman Roofing, Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions, HDW Builders, Jason Gorton Building Limited

In the latest edition of Business South, the Waimea Community Dam is a game-changer for the Nelson Tasman region, helping secure water supply for the next century and beyond; also in the Tasman region, Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is....

05/08/2024

Building luxury homes in Queenstown, architect-turned-builder Phil Kingsbury of Kingsbury Construction utilises his top-drawer people skills to achieve enjoyable journeys and successful outcomes for the entire project team.

“Good relationships are key in this industry, and the onus is on the builder to earn the trust of their client,” he says.

In association with; Q Spark Electrical

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/111/

17/07/2024

Congratulations to Redbox Architects who have taken out a commercial architecture award at the 2024 New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards with the judges noting that the project - Nelson Orthodontics' Richmond Practice – had been ‘imagined with the future in mind’ 🥇📐✏️

Nick Burn, one of the directors of Redbox Architects that worked on the project, says the client’s vision was to create a centre for medical excellence in an accessible location on Salisbury Road.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/82/

In association with Aotea Electric Nelson

16/07/2024

Branch Creek Honey is celebrating sweet success after returning home with three gold medals from the 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards 🐝🍯🥇🥇🥇

We talk with the face behind the brand, Jess Curtis, who doubles as beekeeper and honey extraordinaire, about how the recognition was a testament to years of dedication and refinement. “This year’s gold medals and champion award are a huge moment for both myself and the business. As a small business it provides our customers with assurance of our product’s quality against those larger in the industry,”

READ MORE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/65/

In association with Jackson Orchards

16/07/2024

After 40 years in the tyre industry, Dean Findlay has gained the expertise and built the supplier relationships needed to create solutions for customers to help avoid potential tyre issues, minimise downtime, and decrease costs 🚛🚗🛞

We talk with the owner of Carters Tyre Service Gore about how opening a new purpose-built tyre facility on Ashton Street in 2021 allowed them to build up the retail side of the business with the design of the building ensuring "both passenger vehicles and larger commercial units are kept separate for better flow on site.”

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/30/

In association with; BW Electrical, Switzers Valley Transport, Waikaka Transport Ltd, Road Transport Logistics Ltd, Malloch McClean, Carpentry South Ltd, Gore Elite Plumbing & Drainlaying Ltd, Andrews Transport, XL Structural, Transport Repairs Limited

15/07/2024

Southern Stone & Timber may not be a household name, but this Awarua Bay business in Southland plays a crucial role in boosting the nation’s export figures📈🪨🚛

Founded in 2008 by John and Kim Drain, the company's specialisation in swimming pool and resin pebbles has helped them carve out a significant niche in global markets.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/28/

In association with; Burrowes Transport Limited, XL Structural, Cromwell Bulk Distribution, 360 Logistics NZ, Engineering Wholesalers Southland

11/07/2024

Arrowtown, renowned for its rich heritage and picturesque environment, is home to a new development of townhouses, which are due for completion in October. 🏡🍁

The development by Scott Construction Central Ltd consists of four high-end two-storey houses, complete with detached sleepouts, maximising the space on offer.

Tony Dodds, of Scott Construction, says among the aspects his team has enjoyed so far was the excellent working relationship they have with the client, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors. He says Arrowtown’s environment has also been one of the highlights - not just its natural beauty - but the quiet atmosphere and the friendly and obliging residents, which have each contributed to an overall positive experience.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/94/

In association with; HARO Flooring New Zealand, Tiling Plus, I Dig Earthworks Limited , Barnetts Scaffolding, and Nordzco

11/07/2024

The aluminium smelter at Tiwai in Southland operated by Rio Tinto has secured energy supply from three generators until at least 2044, giving certainty to employees and the local community, and supporting New Zealand’s contribution to a low carbon future.

Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Mercury have concluded deals to provide price certainty for the smelter with the 572 Megawatts (MW) it needs to keep producing high purity aluminium for global export and domestic supply.

“With these agreements concluded, the uncertainty for our hard-working team members and Southland is now over, and we can get on with producing the aluminium New Zealand and the world needs for its energy transition,” said NZAS Chief Executive Chris Blenkiron.

We also talk with Fulton Hogan Southland Manager Paul Jamison about their work in the region and strong working relationship with Rio Tinto over the decades.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/27/

10/07/2024

Congratulations to Sheppard & Rout Architects who have once again proven their pedigree at this year’s Te Kahui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Architecture Awards, having won four awards – three in Canterbury and one for the Southern region. 🏆🏆📐✏️🏆🏆

“We’re obviously very proud to have achieved this level of success,” says Jasper van der Lingen, Director of Sheppard & Rout Architects. “So much work goes into these projects. For example, both Marian College and the Consular Office of Japan were very complex and took four years or more from start to finish. To get recognition for all that effort is very gratifying for our team.”

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-august-24/80/

In association with; Wayman Roofing Services LTD, John Jones Steel Ltd, Gymleader New Zealand Ltd, Handrail Solutions

08/07/2024

In this edition of Business South...

Calder Stewart is in the final stages of a re-development project at KiwiRail’s Hillside Workshops in Dunedin.

In Dunedin, Cargill Enterprises is focused on providing meaningful work for people with intellectual disabilities.

While honey producer Branch Creek Honey is celebrating after winning gold medals at the 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards.

And Sheppard & Rout Architects has again proven its pedigree at the Te Kahui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects Local Architecture Awards.

Also featuring...

Arête Architects Ltd., Bike It Now, Brooksfield Townhouses, C Marshall Builders, Carters Tyre Service Gore, Character Builders Otago Ltd, Christchurch Airport, Cloudy Bay, Design Windows, Dimension Construction, D.S. Building Ltd, ElectroNet Group, Engineering Repairs 2012 Ltd, Tūora Fendalton School, Ferguson Landscapes, Fernhill Limeworks, Growcott Freer Property Limited, Guthrie Bowron, HBH Joinery, Hewitson Building Limited, Hiflo Group, Kingsbury Construction, Marlborough Research Centre - MRC, Melanie Craig Design, Morris Waddell Electrical, Otago Petfoods Ltd, Performance Architecture, Petrie Construction Ltd, Pro Civil Construction ltd, Proper Crisps, QUALITY MACHINING LTD., Rangiora High School, Southern Forests LTD, Southern Stone & Timber, Southland Business Chamber, T Dunn Builders LTD, Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere, The BIM Crowd, The Camp Lake Hawea, Tim Miller Plumbing, Timaru Motors Ford, Tru Group Limited, Waghorn Builders Ltd, Washingtons Exploration, Work Outfitters Ltd., Redbox Architects

In the latest edition of Business South, the Waimea Community Dam is a game-changer for the Nelson Tasman region, helping secure water supply for the next century and beyond; also in the Tasman region, Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is....

06/06/2024

Becoming the first publicly funded large dam built in New Zealand for over 30 years the recently completed Waimea Community Dam is a courageous gamechanger that will secure water supply in the Nelson Tasman region for the next one hundred plus years.

“The dam will be just as important in 100 years and more, long after the people have been forgotten. This long, hot and dry summer could have been dire for the region if it was not for the dam. It feels fantastic to know we will get through this summer and those in the future, for the benefit of all.” - Waimea Water CEO Mike Scott

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-june-24/4/

Safe Hire Ltd, Allied Concrete, Aotea Electric Nelson

05/06/2024

Dunedin firm Hall Bros Transport and its sister companies have evolved over three decades to provide a comprehensive suite of services. ♻️👷🔨🚛

The company’s legacy is proof of what can be achieved through being loyal to local businesses and the community and doing the basics well with integrity. The result today is a group of businesses that employ close to 80 staff, offering various transport and cartage services, earthworks, demolition, recycling, Hiab, crane and container hire, firewood and landscaping supplies.

We talk with owner Doug Hall and operations manager Marcus Bulger about some of their recent projects, the importance the place on minimising waste, and the role efficiency has played for their success over the years.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-june-24/22/

In association with; Allcor Fabrication, Downer NZ, Fulcrum Equipment Ltd, Isaac Construction, Adams Plumbing Drainage Electrical Gasfitting, Holland Excavations, Polson Higgs.

29/05/2024

In our latest issue we take a look at the intriguing story of Spy Valley Wines 🥂🕵️🍇

The winery came about when the Johnson family bought Timara Lodge in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, in the early ‘90s. Not the sort of place that you just stumble across, Waihopai Valley runs north to south, at the southern end of the Wairau Valley, and also has the curious honour of being home to the international satellite communication station — the GCSB ‘Spy Base’.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-june-24/8/

In association with; Focus Labour Solutions

26/05/2024

In the latest edition of Business South...

The Waimea Community Dam delivered by Waimea Water is a game-changer for the Nelson Tasman region, helping secure water supply for the next century and beyond

Also in the Tasman region, Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is complete, and Spy Valley Wines is growing its operation and reputation.

Elsewhere, the development of the new Dunedin Hospital outpatient building is moving at pace, and DIY retailer, Mitre 10 New Zealand is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Also featuring...

Absolute Homes, Ben Hudson Architects, Bird Built, Brooksfield Townhouses, Chilton + Mayne Architecture Ltd, Cohesive Group NZ, David Reid Homes Canterbury, DMC Projects, Fern and Feta Platters, Foley Group Architecture / Interior Design / Landscape Design, Fowler Homes Christchurch, Fowler Homes Queenstown, Green Homes New Zealand, Hall Bros Transport, Harrold Building Ltd, Hawkins Built Ltd, Jennian Homes Canterbury, Kent Homes Ltd, Marlborough District Council, Methven Golf Club, Milestone Homes Otago, Pete's Natural, Qb Studios, Scott Ede Design Ltd, Southern Screenworks Limited, Stewart Civil, Switchbuild ltd, Tuapeka, Waimate High School, Aggerholm's Property Management,
DNA Homes, ET Engineering, Hohepa Canterbury, ZEN Builders Ltd,
Platinum Homes Otago & Southland, RNR Plumbing Ltd, Roofcraft Industries, Gore, TRS Wholesale Ltd, Austin Transport Servicess

In the latest edition of Business South, the Waimea Community Dam is a game-changer for the Nelson Tasman region, helping secure water supply for the next century and beyond; also in the Tasman region, Nelson Lake Hops will be the single biggest hop farm in New Zealand when its development phase is....

19/04/2024

Dunedin-based family firm iPlumb Plumbing and Gas has been serving the build sector with top-notch plumbing, gas-fitting, and drain laying services for almost a decade.

Headed by its indomitable owner, Matt Maley and his wife Georgie, the company punches well above its weight in the industry, catering to high-end architectural and commercial projects across Dunedin and wider Otago.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-may-24/49/

In association with; Structur. Building and CJL Electrical

18/04/2024

Visitors to Punakaiki are in for a treat this winter with the opening of a new Experience Centre that celebrates the area’s unique stories and people, geology, wildlife and cultural heritage.

The spectacular new centre, which is a key part of the Department of Conservation’s Dolomite Point Redevelopment Project, re-establishes a cultural footprint for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, who will own and operate it.

We talk with DOC project manager Phil Rossiter about how the new 800sqm facility, officially opening in June, will serve as a discovery gateway to the Paparoa National Park.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-may-24/10/

CYB Construction Ltd, Signtech the Signmasters Ltd, Canterbury Scaffolding,

16/04/2024

A new neighbourhood is coming to Arthurs Point, providing ample opportunity for those wanting a slice of paradise in the Queenstown Lakes District.

Once completed, Bullenrise will have 91 residential sites, which will go some way to wards supporting the district’s need for more housing.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-may-24/60/

Clark Fortune McDonald, Foley Group Architecture / Interior Design / Landscape Design, Duns Limited, Colliers Otago

16/04/2024

When Central Otago farmer Stephen Spain commissioned a grand homestead on Earnscleugh Station in 1919, he could not have known that the Great Depression would soon wipe out much of his wealth. The change in fortune meant that he ran out of funds to complete the station homestead that came to be known as ‘Spain’s Folly’.

A 100 years on, that job has been taken on by Marco Creemers and Ryan Sanders, who purchased what is now known as Earnscleugh Castle on a 30-acre block in 2022.

We talk with them about the progression of the restoration and plans for the Central Otago Landmark once complete

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-may-24/6/

In association with; Brown & Company Planning Group, Accumen Shapes Limited, Aotea Electric Cromwell, Bayleys Cromwell, Think Water Central Otago, Chappy Contracting - Earthworks, Designsource NZ,

14/04/2024

In the latest edition of Business South...

We take a look at McPhail Sports' stunning new premises in Christchurch and the restoration of Central Otago's iconic Earnscleugh Castle.

Visitors to Punakaiki are in for a treat this winter with the opening of a stunning new Experience Centre - a key part of the Department of Conservation’s Dolomite Point Redevelopment Project.

While Sheppard & Rout Architects has received national recognition for its design of Worcester Terraces.

And Residents at Ryman Healthcare's Kevin Hickman Village are loving being part of this burgeoning community.

Also featuring...

Aflex Homes, Agright, Alpine Ridge Construction LTD, Árbol Eco Homes, ARC Projects, ArchDraught, Ashburton Christian School, Astrolabe Wines, BG Contracting, Clutha District Council, DRH Building Ltd, Edinburgh Realty Ltd, Fraemohs Homes, Gibbston Valley Resort, Growcott Freer Property Limited, Hunter & Craig Architectural Design and Build, Inscope Building Services, iPlumb Plumbing and Gas, J Moore Construction, J B Allan Builders Ltd., jdbuilders.nz, Jennian Homes West Coast, JK's Engineering Ltd, Kershaw Builders Ltd, McLean Building Ltd, Mecca Built, Menzies Group Limited, Nick Beattie Construction, Ocean Beach NZ, Plumb Right Ltd, Pure Pac Ltd, Robertson Building Canterbury Ltd, Rutter Civil Limited, Signature Homes Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago, South Projects, T And T Property Management, Table Tennis Canterbury, Taylor Homes NZ, The Hawthorndale Care Village, Top Notch Roofing Otago, TRENZ Homes Southland/ Te Anau/ Southern Lakes, Vet Marlborough, Wagener Construction, Wrights Drycleaners Apparelmaster

In the latest issue of Business South the South Island’s newest culinary destination, Ayrburn - near Queenstown - has opened its doors and promises an experience like no other. Elsewhere, South Port says major work to deepen its channel and inner harbour has been a triumphant success, while Mike G...

24/03/2024

Nick McKain founded McKain Quality Construction in Ashburton in 2015 to provide a specialist building service across the local town and country market. 🏘🔨🍜

Together with his wife Danielle, Nick a.k.a. ‘Noodles’ leads a handpicked team of builders and support staff with the skills and experience to deliver on every project, whether it’s upgrading a farm shed or staff accommodation, or building a family dream home.

Nick and Danielle love their community and are invested in its future. Their exciting new private housing development – Willow View, on Ashburton’s rural fringe – responds beautifully to market needs in the area.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-april-24/89/

Trudgeon Painters & Decorators, Freeman Roofing, Bailey Electrical Ashburton, Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton

22/03/2024

Craftsmanship and a true passion for building lie at the heart of Invercargill based company Tomlins Building Limited.

The company has had an enduring presence in the Southland region for over three decades and is proud to be a multi generational family business Founded by Trevor Tomlins, son Paul, the present owner, started working in the company shortly after.

The father and son team worked side by side for many years sharing ownership of Tomlins Building and building a solid reputation in the process.

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-april-24/82/

Nind Electrical Services, All Lay Carpets & Drapes Ltd, Melvin Masonry LTD, Jeremy Menzies Painting Ltd, L & W Landscaping Invercargill