Business South Magazine

05/11/2024

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ‘𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲’ - Four Square Tuatapere 🏪🛒

After many years working in an Invercargill suburban supermarket, Mark and Raissa Hewton “bit the bullet” and bought a Four Square store in Western Southland.

Mark and Raissa have owned Four Square Tuatapere for five years and have loved being part of the Western Southland town of around 550 locals, along with doing what they can to make a difference in the community.

“We always wanted to have our own store,” Mark says. After being approached by the store’s former owner and being told it was up for sale, Mark and Raissa were able to lever the purchase into place.

CoSell - Commercial Refrigeration Solutions

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-november-24/137/

04/11/2024

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - David Reid Homes Canterbury 🏡🥇🥈

Further enhancing their longstanding reputation for design and build excellence and high-quality craftsmanship, we take a look at David Reid Homes Canterbury's gold and a silver House of the Year award winning projects

We talk with director of construction, Carl Fordyce about some of the challenges they had to overcome in delivering these stunning projects.

One Square Rate Landscaping & Hydroseeding

https://davidreidhomes.co.nz/our-locations/canterbury

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-november-24/88/

03/11/2024

In our November edition we take a look at two award-winning projects designed by Christchurch practice Hierarchy Group 🏆🏆✏️

The first, Roxburgh Community Pool built by BREEN, won the Commercial Architecture category at the 2024 Otago and Southland ADNZ awards and also secured a Gold award in the prestigious Best Design Awards.

The second, a stunning single-storey home located on a prominent position in Christchurch’s luxury Cashmere Estate and built by R&B Build, was awarded Highly Commended in Category 02, New Home Between 150sqm and 300sqm at the 2024 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ awards.

We take an in-depth look at both projects here - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-november-24/66/

Photography by Lightforge - Dennis Radermacher

Infinite Energy NZ, Aotea Electric Cromwell, Ryan's Kitchens and Joinery, Haig Roofing Solutions Ltd, Flo-Rite Drainage & Excavation

31/10/2024

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Bayview Construction Ltd🐄🏡

In a twist that could only happen in rural New Zealand, Bayview Construction faced an unexpected challenge days before a home was due to be finished just prior to its judging for the prestigious House of the Year competition.

“Cows that graze the paddock the house was built in knocked over the fence, opened one of the sliding doors and got inside the house,” explains Lloyd Nolan, co-owner and director of Bayview Construction with a chuckle.

Despite the bovine interruption, the Wānaka-based company emerged victorious, securing a coveted spot in the Top 100 and a Regional Gold award in the 2024 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Southern competition with this stunning build!

LMA Timber, Bespoke Architecture

https://www.bcw.co.nz/

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-november-24/92/

31/10/2024

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 Little Place Ltd🪵🏡

What looked like the end of a career, was merely just an opportunity waiting to be embraced for builder Demian Innes.

Experiencing bad reactions to toxic materials used in the construction industry, Dem was about to give up the profession. That was until he, alongside his partner, Lindsey Ellison, “took a leap of faith” and decided to build cabins with natural, high-quality materials, to see if there was a market for them.

After building their initial cabin, they were quickly asked to build a tiny house for a client looking to go natural, opening the door to their thriving Motueka-based business, Little Place Ltd, over seven years ago.

https://www.littleplaceltd.com/

READ MORE HERE https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-november-24/122/

30/10/2024

In our November edition, we take a look at Timaru-based Zolve Environmental Ltd. who are being acknowledged for their efforts in promoting sustainability and fostering business growth throughout New Zealand👷‍♀️🌱📐

Recently named as a finalist in the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards in both the Emerging Business and Environmental and Sustainability categories, company director and founder Zac Robinson says the team’s involvement in the awards, made possible by a nomination from Port Blakely Ltd, NZ Forestry, was very humbling.

“We never expected to be nominated and are very thankful for our amazing clients, because without them we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

Mackenzie Helicopters, High Country Contracting, Heliventures NZ Ltd.

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

29/10/2024

In the latest edition of Business South Magazine...

Hierarchy Group is celebrating its success at the ADNZ awards for two stunning projects 🏆

In Otago, BuildSmart has been steadily growing these past 10 years, despite the ups and downs of the domestic residential build sector👷

While Christchurch’s Metzger Builders Ltd has recently brought its almost 30 years of experience in the bespoke residential market to the commercial sector, with the completion of the high-tech Sir Bob Charles Golf Centre at Clearwater 🏌️

And Growcott Freer Property Limited believes that prioritising craftsmanship along with design gives their urban developments in Christchurch’s central city the liveability that sets them apart 🏘

We also feature...

Burnside High School, Craighead Diocesan School, Timaru NZ, David Reid Homes Canterbury, Marlborough District Council, Neumanns Tyres, Propertyscouts Dunedin, Queenstown Trails,RM Homes Canterbury Ltd.,Todd Mudie Group, Waghorn Builders Ltd, Woolston Brass, 360 Cranes & Haulage, BJ Carter Builders, Blue Sky Property Group, Chiefbuild Ltd, ENI Engineering Ltd, Home Factor, Invercargill Property Management, J Moore Construction, Jennian Homes West Coast, Limelite Construction, Little Place Ltd, M O Brown Builders Ltd, Mackersy Property, Manor Property Services Ltd Nelson, Marshall Builders, McAuliffe Stevens Registered Architects, McKay Mechanical, McPhail Sports, Monk Earthworks, Plumb FX, Premium Portables Homes, PW Engineering, Queenstown Primary School, RenoMasters, Rolleston Transport Ltd, Rydan Homes, Scarlet Construction Ltd, Silver Fern Construction,Stewart Engineering Christchurch Ltd, Stu Bell Construction, TMG Connect Nz, Four Square Tuatapere, WAE, Wooden Element,

In the latest edition of Business South we feature some of the companies that were successful in this year's South Canterbury Business Awards; it's been a big year for Christchurch tech firm Fabrum with the team nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year award; Hierarchy Group is celebrating its suc...

03/10/2024

The iconic Four Square brand recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and Four Square Te Anau owners Jared and Anna Gray marked the occasion sharing cake slices with customers and grand prize draws 🎂🍰🏪

This celebration comes as the Grays approach their own milestone – two years at the helm of Four Square Te Anau. “They always said if you stick at it then it can be a very rewarding career,” Jared says, referring to his 20-year history in the grocery trade.

Mitre 10 Te Anau, Lakeside RDP On the Spot, Olive Tree Cafe, Te Anau, Te Anau Plumbing Ltd

READMORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/44/

02/10/2024

Setting up a branch in Ashburton was a natural progression for family-owned agricultural supplier NC Equipment, and it has been well received in the district.

“We have been selling equipment in Mid Canterbury as a family for over 30 years. The new branch helps us to support our existing customers better and expand to meet the needs of other farmers and contractors. It’s certainly been a positive move.” - NC Equipment managing director Jim Bassett

Farmgard

NC Equipment opened its Ashburton branch, bringing the same quality service and expertise for which it has forged a name.

01/10/2024

Over 23 years, Christchurch landscaping firm Greenscapes has grown from modest beginnings as a one-man band to an 18-strong team completing large-scale projects across Canterbury🌳✂️

Based out of Templeton, the Registered Master Landscapers offer expert landscaping services and provide comprehensive solutions from small garden design and backyard land scaping to site works and land preparation.
“We do everything within the landscaping space. We do landscape design and construction, new lawns, plant supply and planting, irrigation, project management, and we do our own excavation,” owner Craig Thomas tells Business South.

Urban Paving Maugers Contracting Ltd

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/76/

30/09/2024

In our October edition we talk with second-generation electrician and co-director of Plunket Electrical Group, Mark Rawson, who has recently been appointed as national president of Master Electricians New Zealand, a role in which his exceptional ability to build relationships and get things done will be invaluable. ⚡️🔌🤵‍♀️

Electrical contracting runs across three generations of the Rawson family within Plunket Electrical Group "We’re founded on strong family ties, and in fact Dad is a past-president of Master Electricians, and he and I both share a love of the trade, the welfare of its tradespeople and the future of the industry.”

Smooth-Air Products, Gallagher Insurance New Zealand, Findex, Ideal Electrical Suppliers New Zealand, Switchbuild ltd

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/62/

29/09/2024

Christchurch firm Shaw & Shaw Architects is on a mission to make architectural services more accessible and affordable. 🏡📐

Owners Geordie and Emma Shaw, who met while studying architecture in Wellington, both achieving their Masters degrees, had always dreamed of starting their own practice. When a builder friend asked the couple to design their first home, it gave them the start they needed.

Burns Building Ltd

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

27/09/2024

Unique in New Zealand and formed just four years ago to address the persistent staff shortages in the region’s engineering industry the SOREC Southland + Otago Regional Engineering Collective academy is dedicated to exposing young people to the wide range of career opportunities in the sector ⚙️👷‍♀️👷

Here skills partnership manager James Bracewell talks about their core role "to develop the relationships between the schools and our member companies"

We talk with some of these companies about their operations and what they like about working in engineering; Site Weld NZ Ltd, Todd Engineering, Precision Profile Ltd, Cen Eng Limited, Bearing & Engineering Technologies, Anvil Engineers Ltd, Dunedin Sheet Metals

READ MOR HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/54/

Prime Strategies Group NZ, W Rietveld LTD, Fairfield Transport Ltd Dunedin, Dart Engineering, Southern Bolts & Fasteners LTD, Duroweld NZ Ltd, Optibelt Australia, Unifone NZ, Keen engineering limited

26/09/2024

With Southland anticipating significant growth over the next decade, the role of local businesses like JW Building will be critical in shaping the future landscape of the region.

Founded in 2017 by Angela and Jonny Watson, JW Building has quickly made a name for itself, contributing to the evolving housing needs of the Invercargill and Gore communities. Jonny’s extensive experience in the industry, spanning over 14 years, coupled with his passion for quality and innovation, positions JW Building as a key player in Southland’s expansion.

Scafftech Solutions Limited Dawson Electrical

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/124/

25/09/2024

Basking in high sunshine hours Nelson/Tasman enjoys favourable growing conditions with around 30% of New Zealand’s apple and pear crop produced in this bountiful region ☀️🍎🍐

With deep roots in the region, we take a look at Echodale Orchard.

This New Zealand owned fifth-generation family business is renowned for its high-quality apples and pears distributed exclusively into the New Zealand market.

Hortivate

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/40/

24/09/2024

With 31 years behind him in the building trade, and 20 years in business in his own right, Shaun Rabbidge has established his company, Shaun Rabbidge Builders Ltd, as a leading custom home builder across the Canterbury and Mackenzie regions. 🏡👷‍♂️🥇

He formed his company in 2004, and his team of five skilled tradesmen and apprentices is supported by quality sub-contractors with whom Shaun has been working with for well over a decade. “They understand and deliver what I expect every time, and lately we’ve been accorded recognition for our work with a 2024 Registered Master Builders Gold Medal Award in the value range of $1-$1.5 million for a four-bedroom home at West Melton,”

Palazzo Kitchens Christchurch

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/121/

24/09/2024

Located less than 10 minutes from the Octagon on Wakari Road, Helensburgh, Flagstaff is being developed into Dunedin’s newest residential community 🏘👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌅

The project is deeply personal for its developers, the Kidston and Bretherton families, who have roots in the suburb going back five generations and know the attributes of the area very well.

Flagstaff director, Marc Bretherton says the families are proud of this heritage. “Our family has lived in the area for over 130 years and our commitment is to create the best residential community in Dunedin that other families can enjoy for generations to come.”

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/45/

Paterson Pitts Group

23/09/2024

An underpass stormwater culvert and an inspiring female traffic management worker have clinched category wins for Isaac Construction Southern at this year’s Civil Construction NZ regional awards Otago. 🥇🥇🏗

Making significant strides in civil engineering projects across the region since opening its Southern branch in 2021, Isaac Construction has now successfully completed several significant award-winning projects in the region.

ENI Engineering Ltd, Hall Bros Transport, Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin, HOLLANDS EXCAVATION, Clark Fortune McDonald, Select Recruitment, Adams Plumbing Drainage Electrical Gasfitting, Clearwater Civil Ltd

READ MORE HERE - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-south-october-24/46/