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Exploring the Brave New World

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LEADING NEWS & VIEWS FROM THE BUILDING AND JOINERY TRADES

JUNE 09

FUTURE-PROOF BUILDING

MONEY MATTERS

The Word From Stu ........................... P02

Money Matters .................................. P03

The Insider ........................................ P03

Legal Matters ................................... P04

Regional Roundup ............................ P12

Future-Proof Building ...................... P13

Builder’s Crack ................................. P14

Tip of the Month ................................ P15

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For the last few years Future-Proof Building (FPB) has been educating New Zealanders about how to create a better home to live in now, that will be worth more in the future. Now FPB will connect these educated homeowners with Carters customers in what they call the Brave New World.

The world has certainly changed in the past few months, we are competing harder for every dollar we earn and our customers habits have changed. The last time the building industry was in a lull people did their research through the Yellow Pages. Now 81% of people do their initial research through the internet.

Every other major decision we make in life is easily done through the internet; from fi nding a job (Seek), to selling the beer fridge (Trade Me), to booking a holiday (Trip Advisor). Our industry has no such website, there is no clarity in internet searching for our customers. But the Brave New World will change that.

FPB has been successful in building consumer confi dence, creating aware-ness that is changing the demands of our customers, now we need to turn that positive awareness into action.

The new www.fpb.co.nz website allows visitors to register their project, budget, photos, site plans and ideas – and search for tradespeople online who can deliver the complete job. For the trade there is now an opportunity to create a profi le that advertises their business and allows homeowners to fi nd them. The profi le can include testimonials, photos, company profi les and basic information

about their businesses. The key difference between this and

other directory sites is that we are educating

the homeowner

before asking them to use our tradespeople. Not only in the FPB principles, but for everything they need to work through the process of building, from council information to design and maintenance information.

85,000 people visited the FPB website in 2008, in 2009 they will be able to select your business directly from the listings online. FPB will also be able to supply you with enquiry levels and understand how much value has been delivered through this site to your business.This programme has the ability to deliver real value to your business, at NO COST for the fi rst 12 months for Carters customers.

Carters Regional Manager Paul Bull said about the Brave New Worldlaunches: “We’ve had two now in Auckland, and those that attended were fi zzing over the Brave New World concept. We have had signifi cant interest in being part of this programme. The fact they can try it for a year at no cost is a huge plus. And the added value options in terms of advertising savings and the huge potential of lead generation in this market made them really stand up and listen.”

The Brave New World is an investment from Carters in their customer’s businesses, this is a time where working together is a great way to improve everyone’s business results.

To register for the trade section go online at www.fpb.co.nz. Click trade registration and follow the prompts or

call 0508 FUTURE.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

DISCLAIMER: The editorial information and other articles contained in this publication is of a general nature only. All such information has been checked for accuracy and published in good faith. However Carters accepts no responsibility on any grounds whatsoever, including liability in negligence, for the accuracy or the use or misuse of the articles and other information contained in this publication. Any opinions on legal or accounting matters are not intended to be comprehensive statements of the law or accounting on that topic, and should not be relied upon for that purpose. If actual advice is required on such topics it should be sought on a formal professional basis. Carter Holt Harvey Limited trading as Carters excludes liability to the extent possible at law for loss suffered by any person resulting in any way from the use of or reliance on material in this publication.Copyright: This reference material is entitled to the full protection given by the Copyright Act 1994 to Carters. Reproduction of any substantial passage from the material except for the educational purposes specifi ed in that Act is a breach of that copyright. This copyright extends to all forms of photocopying and any storing of material in any kind of information retrieval systems.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWSTHE WORD FROM STUBuild it and they will complain

US construction spending is upGood news from the Land of the Free! Construction spending across the United States was up for the month of March.

This is despite industry analysts being certain that expenditure would slump another 1.5 per cent and continue to spiral downwards for a sixth straight month. Yet the doom-sayers were proved utterly wrong with results demonstrating a stunning reversal with a 0.3 per cent growth recorded for the period instead.

More good news soon came with the announcement by the National Association of Realtors that their index of pending home sales had risen a healthy

3.2 per cent over the same month as well. And, as there is a typical one or two month lag between the contract and the moving truck, this suggests further positivity ahead too.

But what does this all mean in real terms? Well, while it is obviously far too early to break out the champagne to celebrate the demise of the recession - but perhaps a couple of sly sips of something stronger than tea might be in order to toast an easing of the fi nancial freefall we’ve endured over the last half year or so.

Buddy, have I got a deal for you...

UPCOMING EVENTSThe 41st National Agricultural FieldaysThis year’s National Agricultural Fieldays will be held on the 10 - 13 June 2009 at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. Visit our sites H72 and H74 to discuss your next building, farming or fencing project. Mingle with Cocksy and enter the draw to win a Yamaha AG100 farm bike! Conditions apply, see site for details.

Future-Proof Building RoadshowsThese will highlight different strategies to attract customers and maximise the value that you can provide to them. RSVP to [email protected] or 0508 FUTURE.9 June Taupo10 June Napier11 June Tauranga

Carters celebrates 150 years of origin

This year marks a major milestone for Carters and our parent company Carter Holt Harvey.

One hundred and fi fty years ago Robert Holt, a millwright and migrant from Lancashire, opened a joinery shop in Emerson Street in Napier. As Napier grew, so Robert Holt’s business grew with it, eventually leading to the establishment of sawmills on Hastings Street, Port Ahuriri in 1880, Piri Piri near Dannevirke in 1886, Kereru in 1908, Puketitiri in 1911, Horopito in 1917 and Ohurakura in 1923. Three generations of Holts ran the business through the trials and tribulations of the 20th Century.

Carter Consolidated was a North Island sawmilling company founded by Francis John Carter, son of an English farming couple who had emigrated from Cornwall. Robert Holt and Sons

became a public listed company in 1960 and merged with Carter Consolidated in 1971 to become Carter Holt Holdings. Fourteen years later Alexander Harvey Industries merged with Carter Holt Holdings and so it became Carter Holt Harvey.(Source: Cutting Edge, Selwyn Parker/ 2000)

Today Carters has become a trusted iconic Kiwi brand with a 54 strong network of branches throughout New Zealand. 150 years is indeed a reason for celebration but is also a testament to the knowledge and experience our company has to offer. Here’s to another 150 years!

Alexander Harvey.

Francis John Carter.

Robert Holt.

Stu Munro Chief Executive, Carters

The brand new Yankee Stadium opened recently at a cost of approximately US$1.6 billion dollars and has caused almost ceaseless controversy since it gained construction approval.

It’s not hard to understand where the controversy comes from once you look at the deal the Yankees struck with New York City as it is probably the most one-sided since the one the Germans faced at Versailles in 1919. For a start, the city citizens had to pay half of the construction costs while the Yankees collect all game parking revenue, 96% of ticket sales, 100% of all other revenue, pay no sales or property tax and get low-cost city-subsidised electricity. Plus, the people of New York also have to pay to demolish the old stands and buy and develop new parkland to replace the ones the new stadium built over. In return, the lucky Yankee fans get to pay $1000 a ticket to watch their team from the foul line or over US$250,000 a season to sit behind the plate.

With deals like this, it’s easy to see why Wall Street has the world in a recession. Still, at least New Yorkers will have a

massive stadium in which to enjoy their sport.

Well no, not really. Yankee Stadium’s capacity is just over 50,000 – nowhere near the 60,000 a freshly-renovated Eden Park will deliver for a mere NZ$320 million (US$188m). And it’s not even double the 30,000 the pro-posed new fully-roofed Dunedin Stadium will boast for a piddling NZ$198 million (US116.7m).

So are the protest marches and court injunctions in Otago against their new University stadium over the top or have we got it easy in comparison?

Well, you could argue that while Yankee Stadium’s construction bill of $1.6 billion is outrageously expensive, there are 18 million plus people in the New York metropolitan area to share the load. Whereas we have a lot less population to wear the construction costs here. On the other hand, while we may have to fork out $750 once to watch the Rugby World Cup Final at Eden Park, it is unlikely we’ll ever have to pay $424,160 a season for the privilege of watching the Black Caps play Test cricket against Zimbabwe in Dunedin.

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MONEY MATTERS

THE INSIDER

Howdypartner

Risk from insulation over downlights

by Glenn Beuvink

Money Matters is now recognised by the Department of Building and Housing as contributing towards the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme for skills maintenance. So if you are a Carpentry, Site 1 or 2 licence holder, by reading this article you will get 1 point towards your skills maintenance.

Should you go into business alone or with a partner? Well, there are many reasons both for and against taking a buddy with you into the deep unknown, but most importantly it is best you know some of them right from the get go, as breaking up with a partner we all know can be messy.

Here are some of the reasons to consider a partner:

• There is safety in numbers. You have two heads instead of one to discuss issues and make decisions. When one is down the other can provide the needed spur into action.

• You won’t need to be in the offi ce or on site at all times. You will have someone else who will be there to share the load and check on the work being done. Maybe you could even take a holiday from time to time.

• You will also have a highly motivated co-worker, not just someone who is earning a salary or wage.

• Partners can contribute com-plementary skills. Not everyone has the same skill base, so fi nding a partner who can cover the areas you are not so competent in can be extremely benefi cial, not to mention they may be able to teach you so that your weakness becomes a strength!

• If you need more cash to tip into the business you are not alone. Risks are shared rather than resting entirely on your shoulders.

Here are some of the reasons why you should mosey on alone:

• You will have to share the rewards if the business is successful.

• There’s nothing like an argument where two of you have an equal say. Who is going to win? There are ways to avoid this, but once you have a major fall out, it is normally very diffi cult to return to the good old days.

• A partner can be a disaster if his or her judgment is not good.

• You run the risk of a falling out and perhaps the necessity of one partner buying the other out if you do not get along. This is particularly frustrating if you are the sole reason why the business is succeeding. To have to buy your partner out is the icing on the cake.

In a nutshell, to have a good partnership you should have some common traits. You should also have similar work habits, business ethics and have common objectives as to how the business will be run and how it will grow. As detailed above, being able to provide different business skills in areas where your partner is not so strong is also benefi cial. Complementary capabilities permit spreading the workload and provide

better coverage for problems. Different capabilities also permit you to give each partner a veto over important decisions in his or her area of expertise to help maintain stability and eliminate confl icts.

Finally, it is important that you have either a partnership or shareholder agreement in place in the event of a sale, disagreement, incapacitation or death of a partner. While this won’t necessarily save the partnership, it will help you to reach resolution.

Incorrect installation of thermal insulation over downlights can present a risk of fi re in buildings.

The Department is reminding suppliers, contractors, and building practitioners who are installing, supervising, or subcontracting this work about the requirements of the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice 54 (ECP54) and the importance of following the downlight manufacturer’s installation requirements.

Retrofi tting insulationThe Department does not recommend using loose-fi ll insulation in a ceiling cavity that has downlights, unless the downlight manufacturer provides specifi c instructions for this.

Downlights (especially halogen) can generate considerable heat, and when

thermal insulation, particularly loose fi ll insulation, is installed over existing lights, a risk of fi re may be introduced.

Insulation must be installed with safe gaps between the insulation and the downlights. Clearances specified by downlight manufacturers must be followed or, if these instructions are not available, the recommended clearances in ECP 54 may be used.

Installing or retrofi tting downlightsThe installation of downlights is covered by ECP 54, and the work is generally undertaken by electrical practitioners who must certify it if the work involves installing conductors and connecting downlights to them.

Installing downlights in the insulated ceiling of a new or existing house potentially affects compliance of the

house with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Effi ciency. The gaps in insulation around downlights, while reducing the chance of fi re, normally reduce the thermal effi ciency of the ceiling.

Where downlights are installed into insulated ceilings, the Department recommends the use of ’closed abutted’ (CA) rated downlights to avoid confl icts with Building Code compliance.

If downlights are not CA rated, then the loss in insulation can be determined using Appendix C of New Zealand Standard NZS4246:2006 Energy Effi ciency - Installing Insulation in Residential Buildings.

Hebel Panel Cladding System gains product certifi cationA new cladding system has been approved for use on timber framed residential and light commercial buildings.

On 15 April, the Department of Building and Housing issued a Certifi cate of Accreditation for the Hebel Panel Cladding (HPC) System.

HPC must now be treated as a certifi ed product under the Building Act 2004. Certifi ed products must be considered to comply with the Building Code, provided

they are used as specifi ed in the Product Certifi cate.

HPC is a 75mm thick, autoclaved aerated concrete wall cladding, fi xed to steel battens over timber framing, with a painted textured fi nish.

The Certifi cate of Accreditation is notifi ed on the Department’s website at http://www.dbh.govt.nz/product-certifi cation-current-register.

It is important that anyone wishing to use the HPC system is fully conversant with two documents. The conditions of the Product Certifi cate require that both be adhered to – they are:

• OPUS Central Laboratories Appraisal 2009/10, dated April 2009, Hebel Panel Cladding System,

This Appraisal, in turn, requires adherence to:

• Hebel Supercrete Panel Cladding Design Manual Part 1 The Hebel Panel Cladding System, identifi ed as HPC 2009/1.

Both documents can be downloaded from the Department’s website.

Okay, the loser does this month’s GST return...

Glenn Beuvink’s company BBR Ltd provides tailored business and financial solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses, individuals, trusts and families. Contact: (09) 3090388.

Got a money question? Email it to:[email protected]

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LEGAL MATTERS

Certainty in contracting

by Edmund Lawler

Legal Matters is now recognised by Department of Building and Housing as contributing towards the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme for skills maintenance. So if you are Carpentry, Site 1 and 2 building participant by reading this article you will get 1 point towards your skills maintenance.

An area of increasing diffi culty in the law is providing advice on the meaning of a contract and the extent of a party’s liability. A party may have an understanding they were contracted on a particular basis but, due to pre-contractual be-haviour, language used in the contract or due to their performance during the contract, the actual legal meaning of the agreement may be interpreted as something different.

A party may believe the contract contains the full terms of an arrangement but then fi nd that they personally owed a duty of care in negligence to the another party outside of the contract or they have liability outside of the contract

under the Fair Trading Act 1986 for misleading or deceptive conduct.

How can a person on either side of a contract have certainty and protection when contracting?

As a customer; you are automatically protected by a number of statutes including implied warranties under the Consumer Guarantees Act for goods and services, and under the Building Act in the case of building work. Further, the Fair Trading Act may give rise to a claim whether or not the other party was intentionally misleading in their behaviour.

As a supplier of goods or services; there are steps you can take to increase the certainty around your contracting. This has the benefi t of reducing risk and potential liability.

First, take legal advice on the form of contract you may wish to use. Ensure the advisor is experienced in dealing with that type of contract. If you are operating a business, develop and use a standard form of contract; i.e. standard terms of sale or terms of purchase. Make sure that your terms apply in a relationship and

that this is clearly communicated to the other party. Your contractual terms should clearly and com-prehensively set out your rights and obligations. Where there are areas of uncertainty or risk, clarify them with plain and simple language. Where arrangements have changed from pre-contractual discussions, make that clear in the contract. Contractual language does not need to be in ‘legalese’ to be effective. Uncertainty creates fertile ground for claims.

Clearly set out any limitations on your liability. If carrying on business in trade you are free to limit your liability, both in terms of remedies available to a claimant and by limiting the actual dollar sum. You should note however that courts will try to narrowly construe clauses limiting liability against the parties they are intended to protect. Such clauses need to be carefully worded.

Perform to the contract, comply with its terms. Sometimes parties get into trouble with contracts because they don’t stick to their terms. They may miss notice periods or simply not follow specified obligations and processes. Typically, if a party suffers loss when dealing with you they will look to whether they can place part of that loss onto you - even though it may not be your fault or responsibility. If there are going be difficulties with perfor-

mance, advise these in advance and try and agree an outcome if you have potential risk.

Finally, consider the merits of the contract and arrangement. Is the contract comprehensive? If something occurred, is the contract relatively fair and reasonable? Strong contract clauses are good but you might fi nd in the overall merits of a situation a court might look to fi nd ways to reach an outcome they consider fair and equitable.

Contracting is not always an exact science. You cannot always think of every circumstance and provide for it. A contract that works in May 2009 may become out of date and require variation by 2010 because of marketplace changes. Understand the contract documents you use. Seek to impose your own contract forms where possible. Periodically review and update your contract to keep it current for your business and fi nally try to operate within the terms of your contract.

Edmund Lawler & AssociatesSpecialise in commercial work, building contracts and disputes and litigation. Contact: 09 528 5512

Got a legal question? Email it to:[email protected]

What’s it all about?The Apprentice of the Year competition recognises and celebrates excellence among young carpentry apprentices. The Apprentice of the Year competition also promotes building and construction career opportunities and raises awareness of the benefi ts for employers who take on apprentices. The principal sponsor is Carters, along with sponsorship and support from the Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF), the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), and the Department of Building and Housing (DBH).

What does a past winner think?Joe Dobson, last year’s National Apprentice of the Year, says winning the competition has “defi nitely opened up a few more doors” and has reaffi rmed why he entered the industry in the fi rst place. “It’s inspired me and reminded me why I do what I do. I want to keep working to a high standard – I just really, really want to build!” says Joe.

What could I win?The winner of the Apprentice of the Year title in 2009 will receive a trip for two to a trade show and associated travel package (to the value of $3,000) and a Carters Future Development Grant (to the value of $5,000), plus their regional winner prize package.All 10 regional winners competing for the national title will receive a specialist Outward Bound Leadership Programme tailored for apprentices and their choice of a grant towards completion of study in any construction or building course, or a Carters voucher for a substantial purchase, valued at up to $4,600.

How do I enter?Entries for the 2009 Apprentice of the Year are open until 31 July. You can download the entry kit, entry form and a sample completed entry at www.masterbuilder.org.nz, www.bcito.co.nz or www.carters.co.nz, or pick up an entry form the next time you’re instore.

Apprentice of the Year 2009

Always play safe to reduce risk.

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Win a home entertainment system!Purchase any Irwin Tools in June and July and go in the draw to win one of two Panasonic Blu Ray Home Theatre Systems with 50” plasma TV and matching cabinet. Purchases must be made between the 1st June – 31st July. Entry is automatic on invoices raised. Trade Account holders only and only one entry per qualifying customer. The prize consists of TH-50PV80 Panasonic 50” plasma TV, SC-BT105 Panasonic Blu Ray Home Theatre and matching cabinet (TV1300B). Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. A winner will be drawn and notifi ed by phone or in writing and prizes distributed in August. If a winner cannot be contacted after reasonable attempts by Carters a new winner will be drawn. Acceptance by the winner of a prize constitutes consent by the winner to use winners name, city or town of residence and photographs of the winner for promotional purposes. Eligibility to be awarded this prize is dependent on the winner trading within existing terms and conditions at the time the prize is drawn. Employees (and their families) of Carter Holt Harvey Limited and the agencies associated with this promotion are not eligible to enter this prize draw.

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Purchase 2 rolls of One Piece Sill Tape and receive a free chilly bagPurchases must be made between 1st – 30th June. Purchase a minimum of 2 rolls of One Piece Sill Tape to qualify. Chilly bag will be distributed at point of purchase. While stocks last.

One Piece Sill Tape is a self adhesive membrane covered on the underside by a paper backing and the upper face by white polyethylene sheeting in two parts, printed with Protecto Wrap. The tape is 1.0mm thick and is supplied in rolls 150mm wide and 20m long.

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flashing system, with the design of the tape providing superior opening protection

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1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. 2. Entry into this promotion deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 3. Entry is open to all residents of New Zealand, excluding CRC Industries New Zealand employees, and their immediate families, its associated companies, participating retailers and anyone else professionally connected with the promotion. 4. Promotion commences on 1 June 2009. Promotion closes on 31 August 2009. Any entries not received at the end of the promotion will be null and void. 5. Prize will only be awarded to one individual. 6. The winner will be contacted by phone. Winners may be required to show proof of identity e.g.; drivers licence and sign a declaration that they are the winner prior to being awarded a prize. 7. In the event of a dispute or need for clarifi cation, the promoter’s decision is fi nal and no correspondence will be entered into. 8. Prize will be reward as a $10,000 travel voucher redeemable from a travel agent of the promoters’ choice. Prize is not transferable or exchangeable for cash. 9. The winner must have a valid passport and visa for entry. 10. The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as consequence participation in the promotion or as a consequence of the use and enjoyment of any prize. 11. Promotional materials are void if stolen, forged, mutilated or tampered with in any way.

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HOW TO ENTER: Post entry form or sticker with personal details to Ados Barbados competition PO Box 58121, Greenmount, Auckland 2141 or online at www.crc.co.nz

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WB22 Vanity• Slimline cabinet and acrylic top• Comes with no tap holes, can be drilled as required• Top can be purchased separately• Wall hung, or floor standing• Diamond seal protection

$15022 GST Excluded

Sierra Shower Range• Leak prevention with

the Sure Seal Tray• One piece antibacterial

wall lining• 5 year warranty• Manufactured in NZ

FROM $88444 GST Excluded

Statesman Vanity Range• Standard square acrylic top• Corner vanity option (floor standing only)• Floor standing and wall hung option. Four sizes available

600mm, 750mm, 900mm, 1200mm• Standard melamine cabinet

or upgrade to textured diamond seal or high gloss thermal laminate

• Standard chrome bow handle

FROM $37244 GST Excluded

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Get a free Rebel Sport Voucher!Purchase over $1000 excl GST of 10mm GIB Ultraline® and 13mm GIB Ultraline® Plus during June and July and receive a $100 Rebel Sport Voucher! Purchases must be made between the 1st June to 31st July 2009. Purchases can be accumulated over two months. Total amount GST exclusive. Entry is automatic on invoices raised. Trade account holders only. Prize includes one Rebel Sports Voucher to the value of $100. Prize winners will be notifi ed in August and prizes distributed. The voucher has no monetary value until validated. The voucher cannot be exchanged for cash or credited to an account and if lost cannot be replaced. Change up to $5.00 will be given, change of $5.00 or more will be given in a combination of vouchers and cash. Voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. One voucher per person.

Daubs of GIBFix ® adhesive at 300mm centres to intermediate studs

Fasteners are placed at 150mm centres around the bracing element perimeter starting at 50, 100, and 150mm from the bracing element corner. Fasteners are placed no closer than 12mm to a paper bound machine edge of the sheet and no closer than 18mm to a sheet end or cut edge.

10mm GIB® Standard Plasterboard

32mm x 6g GIB ® Grabber ® Drywall screws or GIB ® Nails at 150mm centres around the perimieter of the brace element.

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plasterboard, timber frames, brickwork, pipes, etc and even adheres to damp substrates

GIB® Bracing: now easier to use than ever beforeAt Winstone Wallboards, we’re always looking for ways to make our GIB® systems easier, faster and more cost-effi cient for customers to use. That’s why we’ve recently reviewed our GIB® Bracing Systems and made positive changes as a result of feedback we’ve received. We’ve even changed the name to GIB® EzyBrace™ Systems to better refl ect their ease of use.

NEW Adhesives and Sealants RangeVOCs (or volatile organic compounds), emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids, include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short and long term adverse health effects. The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly from those that are highly toxic, to those with no known health effect. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (commonly two to fi ve times higher) than outdoors.

Eliminating VOC from our environment helps improve air quality so Winstone Wallboards has released three new products, GIBFix® One, GIB® Gapfi ller and GIB® Aquaseal. These products are virtually odourless, are water based and have an ultra low VOC content.

GIB Ultraline® has a fi breglass-reinforced core and fi ne white Pearlcoat™ coated paper which helps to achieve a superior fi nish.

• 10mm GIB Ultraline® is stronger and more rigid than 10mm GIB® Standard plasterboard.

• The GIB Ultraline® PLUS Lining System is a complete lining system, providing extra performance such as noise control, bracing and fi re rated protection. 13mm GIB Ultraline® PLUS is the only plasterboard needed as part of this system.

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Helpline on 0800 100 442 for more information on featured products. Helpline on 0800 100 442 for more information on featured products.

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Stuck for a good deal?Purchase a pack of Kopine Ultralock flooring in June or July and not only will you receive your Gorilla Grip adhesive as usual, you’ll also receive a FREE pack of Gorilla Nailpower expanding foam and a gun! Worth over $200RRPPacks (3600x1200mm pack = 20 sheets, 2400x1200mm pack = 50 sheets) must be purchased on one invoice to qualify for the free Gorilla Nailpower Pro 6 pack of hard canisters and application gun. Purchases must be made during June or July to qualify for the promotional offer. The Holdfast Nailpower Pro pack and application gun will be supplied with the goods.

Bailey BXS 20 Extendable Step • 135kg industrial rated• Converts to 4 different ladders• Bonus Tool TrayGELABXS20

$25689 GST Excluded

CHH Profi les™ manufactures both fi nger-jointed timber mouldings and Customwood mouldings. Mouldings are a crucial element of any interior environment and need to be given the same amount of consideration as your choice of colours and furniture. Good design depends on close attention to detail and quality fi nishing. Mouldings provide the required form and function to give your individual space the fi nishing touch it deserves.

CHH Profi les Mouldings are precision made in a large range of profi les and are available in the styles of past eras right through to the minimalist lines of contemporary design. Special customised profi les can also be produced subject to minimum order quantities.

To view the full range of CHH Profi les™ products please visit www.chhprofi les.co.nz

CHH Profi les Mouldings are available now at your local Carters store.

Moulded after your personality

Bailey BXS 20 Extendable Step • 135kg industrial rated• Converts to 4 different ladders• Bonus Tool Tray

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$22133 GST Excluded

Bailey Industrial Work Platform with Tray• 150kg load rated multi use platform• Tool tray provides handy storage• Tray fits up to 4 litre paint cans• Also fits drills, screwdrivers pliers etc• 2.4M height access. GELAFS13266

$15911 GST Excluded

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Why use Kopine Ultralock?Faster – Ultralock uses Gorilla Grip Express adhesive to ensure that you can walk on the fl oor within 2 hours.

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No Nogs/Dwangs – Save time and money with the ability to bypass the need for nogs or dwangs (refer to the Ultralock Planning Considerations brochure, pg 3 for exceptions).

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MM210 Mini-Mobile Expanding Scaffold• 1700mm long x 700mm wide• Perfect for indoor and tight access• Base unit fits through doors• Quick to erect with one person• No separate ladders required - rungs are incorporated into the framesGELAMM210

$76356 GST Excluded

MAT170 Multi-Mobile Expanding Scaffold All Terrain Kit• Quick and simple to attach scaffold• Suites stairs, slopes and uneven surfaces• 1200mm of adjustment allows for most gradients GELAMAT170

$32800 GST Excluded

PLA900 Adjustable Plank Leg • Simply clamps to any wood or alloy plank or walkboard• Folds up with plank for easy handling and storage• Adjustable foot optional for uneven ground* Plank not includedGELAPLA900

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Keeping it lean and meanA recession is the perfect time to take stock of your business and fi nd ways to run it more smoothly. Cutting costs is a crucial part of streamlining your business – we have some hints to help you do just that.With house prices and the building industry at a low, the thought on every construction business owner’s mind is: how can I make my business survive the lean times? The following tips can help you get back on track. Ditch the unnecessary evilsCutting down costs is a far easier way to increase your profi t and keep your company afl oat than by upping your revenue. That’s especially true if you’re a start-up enterprise with little capital investment! So, rule number one: get rid of anything unnecessary. Try auctions Auctions are a great way of acquiring tools and other equipment – often for far less than at a second hand dealer. Try bankruptcy auctions – as you can imagine there are a fair few of those around – or government auctions. BarterTrading goods and services directly with another businesses for something in return that your business needs can cut costs. For example, you can help renovate a web designer’s offi ce while they design you a website to promote your business. Go easy on the stationeryOffi ce supplies are often used rather recklessly – think pens, paper, note pads and all those things we just grab before it’s fully used. Buy fewer items so you use them more carefully.Save energyBusinesses usually operate on a lot of power (think of those power tools or the equipment in your offi ce), which can be pricey. Use auto-setback thermostats or automatic light switches to save energy. Take care with the creditThe reason we are in a global fi nancial dilemma is because of too many people living on credit. So, check your customer’s credit history before you build them a house on credit!Save on the ‘new home’ budgetBanks not wanting to fund new home building projects are the bane of many builders’ lives these days. However, if you can reduce the costs of the home for your client, the bank may be more likely to fund the project. Ways to keep these costs down include keeping the fl oor space to a minimum and convincing your client to build a two-storey home rather than a one-level home. You’ll save on roof space for one!

Get a mentorWhen it’s your own business, you’re often so deeply involved that you don’t see the forest for the trees. Getting a mentor on board may give you a more objective way of looking at your business, and determining the fortés, fl aws and new opportunities which you may have missed.A business mentor is also great for things like: bouncing business ideas off and

helping you develop and achieve them, putting you in touch with key players in the industry and helping you with challenges such as staff issues, raising working capital – and saving money!The good news is, getting a business mentor on board needn’t break the bank. Business Mentors New Zealand offers a popular coaching programme that is partly funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). They have

a network of more than 1,400 volunteer mentors offering a vast range of business knowledge and experience. All you have to drum up is the registration cost of $100 plus GST – the advice is free.

For more information on the mentoring programme, check out http://www.nzte.govt.nz/develop-knowledge-expertise/Pages/Business-mentoring-services.aspx

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AucklandAuckland’s cleanest, greenestThe NZ Green Building Council is an Non Governmental Organisation on a mission to help reduce the huge strain the building industry is placing on our environment. Their NZ Green Star rating system is used to set a standard for eco-friendly buildings, based on factors such as management, indoor quality, energy, water, materials used, emissions and transport.

There are three ratings, 4 stars (which stands for Best Practice), 5 stars (NZ Excellence) or 6 stars (World Leadership). There are a few Green Star-certified building projects in the Auckland CBD alone, including Quay Park One between Britomart and the Vector Arena.

The five-storey Quay Park is the first-ever building in Auckland to earn 5 Green Stars, and is leased to the Bank of New Zealand. A lot of attention was given to detail in order to achieve the main goal: to have a high-grade green building that provides top-notch amenities for its occupants.

The building is especially ‘green’ rated in terms of its indoor quality. Features include an air-con with higher levels of fresh air and CO2 control; glazing that allows good doses of daylight to seep in and the use of low-formaldehyde finishes.

The building is located near Britomart so employees can choose public transport over cars (which means lower emissions, of course), plus there are cycle racks, showers and changing rooms for two-wheel commuters.

Water consumption is kept down by using waterless urinals (!) and a rainwater recovery system to flush the toilets, while a lot of recycled building materials and sustainable timber were used to construct it.

AucklandRoom with a view

Last year, Auckland’s iconic Northern Club added a new, award-winning Wintergarden to its suite.

The Northern Club in Princes Street, with its signature ivy ‘pellet’, will have to be one of Auckland City’s most eye-catching heritage buildings.

What makes the four-storey former hotel even more special is that it was built on the first section sold at the city’s inaugural land sale back in 1841.

A group of prominent business professionals first founded the actual Northern Club in 1869, when gentlemen’s clubs were at their British Imperial height. Since 1991, the stunning quarrystone building has been used as a social club for both business men and women.

The latest addition to the Northern Club is their new Wintergarden, which won Metro’s Best Private Building Award last year. Structures of the Victorian era inspired the lightweight steel and glass lattice, which complements the existing neo-Italian architecture, and in particular its bluestone masonry.

The Wintergarden, with its moody lighting and steel and glass detail, is a popular venue for weddings and other functions. It also has two private dining rooms, accommodating up to 30 people.

The space was designed by architects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay of Fearon Hay architects, a company famous for its multimillion dollar, award-winning abodes and also public amenities like Clooney Restaurant.

5 star accommodation.The refined air of the Wintergarden.

REGIONAL ROUNDUPS

WestportA can-do attitude in BullerA brand new facility in Westport has been making waves in the community. After extensive consultation going back to 2005, the $15.5million Solid Energy Centre has now been formally opened.

It includes the Buller Electricity aquatic centre, which has an eight lane main pool, hot water programme pool, leisure and toddlers pool – two court basketball stadium, squash courts, sponsored by WestReef, and Holcim multi-purpose club room. A full size artificial hockey turf, known as the Development West Coast Hockey Turf, will be accessed from the stadium, which can also be used for touch rugby, soccer and netball practice.

“This is a really exciting project for the community, particularly now in times of doom and gloom, to have some positive news and a place where people can go to have some fun and get some fresh air is wonderful,” says Chief Exective of Buller District Council Gary Murphy. “It really is a great achievement to have built such a great amenity, especially when you consider that the population of the whole district is less than 10,000.

“Of the money raised, $6.8m came from rate based funding, with the remainder from corporate funding and sponsors, which was what made the project achievable. Solid Energy is also a major sponsor, reflected in the naming rights for the overall complex.”

Building work at the site on the corner of Henley and Domett Streets, began in August 2007 on a vacant site that had been owned by the Department of Education. “The architects incorporated many interesting features,” says Murphy, “such as the circular foyer lights that symbolise the Olympic rings and the rock wall feature to symbolise the mountains and the mighty Buller River.”

WellingtonExpanding the Capital’s CBDA state of the art development in Wellington has become the new neighbour of the Carters branch in Petone.

The eight-storey building with full curtain wall glazing will be occupied mainly by IBM, which is taking the top five floors, with the other three floors leased to other businesses. The new development, which is on The Esplanade and will be known as the IBM Building, is setting a new, modern design standard for the area, which was previously used as car parking space, and is comparable in size and design to many of the modern buildings in Wellington’s CBD.

Rated 4 star by the Green Building Council it is made from reinforced concrete and incorporates many environmentally sound design features, a central services core and has wonderful views.

“I designed the building with full height glazing so the full expanse of the views out across the ranges and harbour could be fully appreciated,” says designer Stephen White of One Architecture, who’s also been involved in the design of a number of other Wellington developments, including Maison Cabriole and National Bank Building on Courtenay Place and is now working on designs for a new structure in the Capital which he says will be New Zealand’s tallest building.

“I wanted to give the feel of being on an observation deck,” adds White, “There’s also a rooftop terrace with a distinctive canopy feature so that those working in the building will have a great space outside of the office, as well as break out areas to balconies from floors two to seven.

“There are only a few other buildings of that height in the area and we are now looking at additional plans for the site.”

The IBM Building, which was completed in May, was commissioned by Terry Serepisos, the owner and developer of Century City and also owner of A-league Phoenix football team. The sky’s the limit in Petone. Impressive facilities for such a tiny region.

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Future-Proof RenovatingThe Tomorrow’s Showhome Programme has been a key aspect of Future-Proof Building for many years. The homes are designed to bring the concepts of Future-Proof Building to life featuring educational information and cut-aways demonstrating the operational aspect of the home “Behind the Wall”. Each of these homes is open for 12 months and attracts thousands of visitors and considerable press coverage.

In addition to new homes planned for Auckland, Hamilton, Pukekohe and Christchurch, FPB will also open our fi rst Renovation home in Ellerslie.

The house is situated on the corner of Robert and Tecoma Streets just off the southern motorway. A typical 1950s bungalow, it lends itself perfectly to being fully renovated and updated in line with FPB concepts such as Energy Effi ciency and Health and Safety.

Certifi ed Renovations will be carrying out the building work and aim to have the home showcasing exactly what can be done to improve the quality of

New Zealand’s existing housing stock – a long overdue exercise.

“We are excited to be working with Certified Renovations to re-create this home,’ says Dilip Patel, National Operations Manager for FPB, ‘the renovations market is on the rise and people need to understand what is possible with Future-Proof Building.”

This home also gives Future-Proof Building the opportunity to com-municate more effectively with the Additions and Alterations market, traditionally more fragmented than the new home market.

Tomorrow’s Showhomes create an exceptional marketing vehicle for the builders involved, FPB seek to con-struct between 4 and 6 homes a year in different parts of New Zealand with a variety of different builders. If you are interested in becoming part of the Tomorrow’s Showhomes programme, contact Ian Watt on 09 589 2050 or email [email protected]

Future-Proof kitchen in Pukekohe showroom.Whoops - I nearly crushed my fi nger then!

An ‘ergonomically correct’ work set-up for buildersHaving a proper work set-up and adopting good work practices can make a chippie’s working life painless and productive.

Ergonomics, which comes from the Greek word for ‘work’, refers to how we interact with our work systems so we don’t develop chronic disabilities.

In construction, work systems include things like mechanical tools, building materials or working platforms. The interactions with those can be lifting heavy objects like bricks, operating a power drill or crawling around on a scaffolding or roof.

Unfortunately, building practices often involve performing such strenuous and awkward actions for periods on end, which makes us prone to overworked, tired muscles, tendons and ligaments. Usually, it’s the muscles of the neck, shoulders and arms that bear the brunt, but the back, knees and legs can suffer too.

There are some simple things we can do to prevent these debilitating conditions from creeping up on us and losing valuable workdays as a result:

• Take regular breaks from any prolonged, repetitive kind of activity, and stretch the area of the body that’s being put under pressure – preferably before pain sets in.

• Make sure you are properly trained to operate and hold heavy machinery.

• To pick up a heavy load, bend your knees and squat down – don’t just lean forward straight-legged, it’s a recipe for back pain.

• Be conscious of your posture while you’re on the job. If you’re hunched over, pull your shoulders back and stomach muscles in to keep you stable.

• If possible, use an adjustable working platform so you can adapt it to the job you’re doing at the time.

My take on our take

How are the fi sh stocks? This has to be the most commonly asked question I get.

How are they indeed? Since the advent and implementation of the quota management system the commercial sector has been heavily regulated and quotas applied to almost all commercial species. Individual quota holders fi ll their annual allocation for a species for a given year and then that’s it... no more until the next year.

As recreational anglers we are not subject to the same restrictions although there are daily catch limits and, as “Coast Watch” will testify, break those rules and you can be in signifi cant diffi culty.

The trouble with daily catch limits is that they don’t tell us the impact on the stocks i.e. the precise tonnage that

recreational anglers haul in each year. Add this ‘precise’ fi gure to the commercial take, throw in IWI’s contribution and you get an idea of what remains in the ocean each year.

If we are to establish a well managed fi shery then we need to know how much of each species must remain in the water to ensure that a particular species not only survives but thrives... it becomes a measure of what is sus-tainable. To date though, the only sector actually measuring its take is the commercial sector.

Therefore when people ask me about the fi sh stocks my answers are based

on anecdotal evidence. The Marlborough sounds is closed to recreational fi shing for another three years. Does that mean that cod in the Sounds are severely depleted? I guess so.

More scientifi c is the performance of Rock Lobster fi shermen in the area described as Cray8. They took voluntary quota cuts until the stock improved to a point where a recent increase in quota seems more than sustainable. This was an example of the commercial industry farming the lobster population sustainably.

The spin off for divers and recreational pot fi sherman is that they too have no trouble hunting down their daily catch limits.

In the Hauraki Gulf this summer we had no problem fi nding and catching snapper. Also the stocks of kahawai appear to have dramatically increased. Once again vast areas of kahawai seethed on the

surface and I ran my sounder over one area of snapper that would have been two kilometres long.On the face of it things in many areas are looking good. The quota management system has clearly contributed to this but at some point the rules of the game are going to change and fi sheries management will have to get more scientifi c and involve catch measurement that includes the recreational take. For some reason we of the recreational fraternity only seem to see ourselves as individuals but the collective tonnage we haul from the ocean each year has a dramatic effect on the health of many species.How such measurement will be possible is yet to be ascertained but one thing is for sure change is on the way.

Voluntary quota cuts have seen stocks rise again.

Carters Gone Fishin’Series 17 starts 5pm, 4 July, TV3

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TOASTIE RECIPE

ULTImATE STATS

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Men are

2.7 timesmore likely to become involved in a road traffi c accident.(Source: World Health Organisation)

The crocodile’s bite is

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BUILDER’S CRACKBELIEVE IT OR NOT

No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you – these buildings actually exist in a shopping centre in Sopot, Poland (named “Krzymy Domek” or “Crooked House”) and in Windsor, England. Wonder if they look straight aftera few... Source: ienamkc.spaces.live.com

CRACK fILLERS? Become a Page 14 Legend. Send your gags and pix to [email protected]

WhO ChANGED ThE PLANS?

House plans designed in the Southern Hemisphere have created problems in Poland, America and Germany.

WISE CRACKS Three engineering students were discussing the possible designers of the human body.One said, “It had to be a mechanical engineer, look at all the joints.”Another said, “No, it had to be an electrical engineer, the nervous system is just a marvel of millions of electrical connections.”The third said, “Actually, it was a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline right through a recreational area?”

WhILE carpenters were working outside the old house she had just bought, a lady busied herself with indoor cleaning.She had just fi nished washing the fl oor when one of the workmen asked to use the bathroom.With dismay, the lady looked from his muddy boots to her newly scrubbed fl oors.“Just a minute,” she said, thinking of a quick solution. “I’ll put down newspapers.”“That’s all right, lady,” said the carpenter. “I’m already housetrained.

IN a foreign country a priest, a lawyer and a construction engineer are about to be guillotined.The priest puts his head on the block, they pull the rope and nothing happens. He declares that he’s been saved by divine intervention, so he’s let go.The lawyer is put on the block, and again the rope doesn’t release the blade, he claims he can’t be executed twice for the same crime and he is set free too. They grab the construction engineer and shove his head into the guillotine, he looks up at the release mechanism and says, “Wait a minute, I see your problem...”

A mAN WALKED INTO A DOCTOR’S OffICE and the receptionist asked him what he had.He replied, “I got shingles.”She said, “Fill out this form and supply your name, address, medical insurance number. When you’re done, please take a seat.”Fifteen minutes later a nurse’s aide came out and asked him what he had. He said, “I got shingles.”So she took down his height, weight, and complete medical history, then said, “Change into this gown and wait in the examining room.”A half hour later a nurse came in and asked him what he had. He said, “I got shingles.”So she gave him a blood test, a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told him to wait for the doctor.An hour later the doctor came in and asked him what he had. He said, “Shingles.”The doctor gave him a full-cavity examination, and then said, “I just checked you out thoroughly, and I can’t fi nd shingles anywhere.”The man replied, “They’re outside in the truck. Where do you want them?

The term “wolf-whistle” developed around a slang use of the word “wolf” meaning a man who gives unwanted sexual attention to women. Source:www.wikipedia.com


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We’ve got you covered with over 50 stores nationwideNorthlandKAITAIA Dunn Street, Ph: (09) 408 6170 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)KERIKERI Kahikatearoa Lane and SH10, Waipapa, Ph: (09) 407 6609 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)PAIHIA Opua Estate, SH11, Main Road, Paihia, Ph: (09) 402 7331 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)DARGAVILLE Normanby Street, Ph: (09) 439 3099 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)WHANGAREI 32 Commerce Street, Ph: (09) 438 3659 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)MANGAWHAI Moir Street, Ph: (09) 431 4060 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)WARKWORTH Main Road, Ph: (09) 425 7879 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)MAUNGATUROTO 186 Hurndall Street, Ph: (09) 431 8575 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)WELLSFORD Main Road South, Ph: (09) 423 8914 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)

Auckland SUPPORT OFFICE Private Bag 94027, Manukau, 2241, Ph: (09) 272 7200WHANGAPARAOA 35 Karepiro Drive, Ph: (09) 424 6300 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)ALBANY 10 Tawa Drive, Ph: (09) 415 7171 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)GLENFIELD 66 Diana Drive, Ph: (09) 441 2333 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)

HENDERSON 141 Central Park Drive, Ph: (09) 837 8796 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)ST LUKES 14 Taylors Road, Ph: (09) 815 5726 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 4pm)ONEHUNGA Cnr Neilson Street & Galway Street, Ph: (09) 634 0579 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)EAST TAMAKI 95 Harris Road, Ph: (09) 274 5755 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)PANMURE 130 Jellicoe Road, Ph: (09) 570 0650 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)PAPAKURA 12 Walters Road, Ph: (09) 299 9081 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)PUKEKOHE 60 Manukau Road, Ph: (09) 238 6836 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)ROUNDWOOD DRURY 280 Great South Road, Ph: (09) 294 8497 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 4.30pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm) (Stockists of Roundwood and Outdoor Treated products only, excluded from most national advertising promotions.)

Central North Island HAMILTON 1052 Te Rapa Straight, Ph: (07) 849 6042 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 4pm)HAMILTON VICKERY STREET 86 Vickery Street, Ph: (07) 850 6006 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)CAMBRIDGE 41-45 Albert Street, Ph: (07) 827 6460 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)THAMES State Highway 26, Kopu, Ph: (07) 868 7047 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WHITIANGA 12 Moewai Rd, Ph: (07) 866 2489 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WHANGAMATA 103 Lindsay Rd, Ph: (07) 865 8590 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)TAURANGA Birch Avenue, Judea, Ph: (07) 578 9099 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm)

MT MAUNGANUI Owens Place, Bayfair, Ph: (07) 575 6821 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)ROTORUA Cnr Te Ngae & Sala Street, Ph: (07) 347 3201 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)TAUPO Cnr Spa Road & Totara Street, Ph: (07) 378 2776 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)NAPIER Dunlop Road, Onekawa, Ph: (06) 843 5877 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)HASTINGS Caroline Road, Ph: (06) 878 6109 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WAIPUKURAU Herbert Street, Ph: (06) 858 9050 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)GISBORNE 342 Gladstone Road, Ph: (06) 868 8099 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WAIROA McDonald Street, Ph: (06) 838 7339 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm)NEW PLYMOUTH 24 Egmont Road, Ph: (06) 759 5460 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WANGANUI 95 Wilson Street, Ph: (06) 348 1750 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)

Lower North Island PALMERSTON NORTH 69 Railway Road, Ph: (06) 351 0810 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)CARTERTON 37-53 High Street, Ph: (06) 379 6866(Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)MASTERTON 134-138 Lincoln Road, Ph: (06) 370 9750 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)GREYTOWN Cnr Tauherenikau & Moroa Plains Road, Ph: (06) 304 8345 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)KAPITI 14 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Ph: (04) 298 8129 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)

PETONE 22-30 Annie Huggan Grove, Ph: (04) 576 0600 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)PORIRUA Kenepuru Drive, Ph: (04) 237 9069 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)WELLINGTON 176 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Ph: (04) 472 1521 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 4pm)

South Island NELSON Nayland Road, Ph: (03) 547 7700 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)BLENHEIM New Renwick Road, Ph: (03) 577 5344 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm) RANGIORA 642 Lineside Road, Ph: (03) 313 7104 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5.30pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)BURNSIDE 567 Wairakei Road, Ph: (03) 358 5006 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5.30pm, Sat: 8am - 4pm)CHRISTCHURCH CITY 379 Madras Street, Ph: (03) 379 0520 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5.30pm, Sat: 8am - 4pm)WESTPORT Robertson Street, Ph: (03) 788 8206 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm) QUEENSTOWN 131 Gorge Road, Ph: (03) 442 7620 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)DUNEDIN 9 Orari Street, Ph: (03) 455 6139 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)INVERCARGILL 7-29 Forth Street, Ph: (03) 214 4459 (Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12.30pm)

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All-in-one ladder a versatile and economical optionOne of New Zealand’s leading suppler of ladders, Bailey Ladders, is pleased to unveil its versatile new industrial 135kg load-rated design to the trade. The BXS Extendable Step Ladder provides four ladders in one, and up to 20 configurations of various working heights and positions, allowing trades people the ultimate in flexibility and convenience.

With its telescoping design, the BXS ladder’s height can be extended and secured in place with spring loaded J locks, forming seamless step, double-sided, extension, and trestle ladders. With the hallmarks of Bailey Ladders high-quality design including slip-resistant feet, riveted steps, and an extra-wide flared base, the BXS ladders also boast increased stability, and long-lasting durability.

At full extension the BXS20 reaches 4.5m (14’8”) high with 20 possible configurations, while its smaller cousin, the BXS13 is 3.3m (10’9”) high, boasts 13 possible configurations.

The BXS Extendable Step Ladder as an extension ladder, double-sided ladder, trestle ladder, and step ladder. With a bonus hook-on tool tray to keep equipment close at hand, the latest of more than 200 Bailey products, the versatile BXS Extendable Step Ladder, is the ultimate convenient and economical option for trades people and home renovators alike. Refer to page 9 for prices.

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Purchase any Selleys product during the month of June and go in the draw to win 1 of 10 flight simulator experiences at 1 of 5 NZ locations!Experience the full joy of fl ying with this 90 minute fl ight package absolutely FREE. Take the pilot’s controls and under the guidance of an instructor, experience the next best thing to fl ying a real commercial airliner. Purchases must be made between the 1st – 30th June 2009. To gain entry, complete an entry form at the purchase location, attached a copy of your invoice to the entry form and place in entry box. One entry per qualifying customer. Each prize consists of a 90 Minute Flight Experience worth $295.00 with a total of 10 Flight Experiences to be won. The prize will be presented to the winners as Flight Experience vouchers. The winners will need to organise the date and time of their experience by contacting their nearest Flight Experience Flight Simulator centre. In addition the cost of airfares to and from the nearest Flight Experience Simulator will be paid by Selleys if required. Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Winners will be drawn and notifi ed in July by telephone or in writing. If a winner cannot be contacted after reasonable attempts by Carters a new winner will be drawn. Acceptance by the winner of a prize constitutes consent by the winner to use winners name, city or town of residence and photographs of the winner for promotional purposes. Eligibility to be awarded this prize is dependent on the winner trading within existing terms and conditions at the time the prize is drawn. Employees (and their families) of Carter Holt Harvey Limited and the agencies associated with this promotion are not eligible to enter this prize draw.

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