A greater cloud has formed - AUTUMN 2019 - Taranaki Chamber of Commerce

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A greater cloud
          has formed.
              COVERING THE IT REQUIREMENTS
                OF TARANAKI AND BEYOND.

AUTUMN 2019
A greater cloud has formed - AUTUMN 2019 - Taranaki Chamber of Commerce
FROM THE CEO                                                                                                                                                     From Naki Cloud to
                                                                                                                                                                 Well-known New Plymouth-based IT Company ‘Naki Cloud’ has become
                                                                                                               Arun Chaudhari                                    “OurCloud’’.
KIA ORA KOUTOU
                                                                                                               CEO                                                                                             team – at the moment – with Eddie and
                                                                                                                                                                                                               in-house OurCloud technical genius Steve
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Collet working with many new clients.

We mourn the loss of the victims of              There were a lot of changes in the last               While we focus on a sustainable future, it                                                              Steve is one of those rare beings who
the Christchurch shootings. This evil            12 months in our social, political and                is important to recognise the enormous                                                                  can rightly be recognised as an IT expert,    check out their systems we can advise
and abhorrent act has stunned us all.            business environments. Globally, the                  contribution of the industries that raised                                                              but also has great people skills and can      them whether they’re getting good value
Businesses and communities around                world is far more conscious of its carbon             Taranaki’s position to being a sought-after                                                             make the confoundingly complex easy-to        for money. “One of our guys will go in and
Taranaki and indeed, around the world,           footprint and New Zealand’s focus on a                tourist and events destination. Farming                                                                 understand.                                   check it out and he can tell very quickly if
showed massive support for those directly        low carbon emissions economy is strong.               and petroleum were two main contributing                                                                                                              they’re up to speed. If everything is good,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               It’s all about service, says Eddie. Since     we tell them that. If it’s not, we can save
affected. Kiwis are hugely compassionate         Businesses are embracing this concept in              sectors and they will continue to play a                  General manager Eddie Daly emphasises         he arrived from Wanganui 18 months            a business thousands of dollars a year,
and caring people and will do what it takes      Taranaki.                                             significant role in our future as we seek to              nothing else has changed and their            ago, he’s made a point of continuing          something we’ve already done for many
to comfort others.                                                                                     minimise their carbon footprint.                          rapidly-growing number of commercial
                                                 The launch of the Hydrogen Roadmap                                                                                                                            OurCloud’s can-do attitude. “That means       Taranaki businesses.
                                                                                                                                                                 and residential customers can expect          nothing is a problem. A happy customer
The New Year brings a couple of new              for Taranaki by the Prime Minister                    We have exciting annual events lining
                                                                                                                                                                 the same expert IT solutions and friendly     tells others and that’s why we’ve grown       Eddie says recent legislative changes to
faces to the Chamber team. We welcome            was a significant event to indicate the               up this year for all of Taranaki; Top Shop
                                                                                                                                                                 service they’ve become accustomed to.         so much in the last year.                     Australian law concerning saved data,
our new Membership Coordinator Lorraine          Government’s interest in this important               Awards, the Business Showcase and
Harding, who joins the Chamber after             fuel source for the future.                           the 25th anniversary of the Business                                                                                                                  ostensibly because of security concerns
                                                                                                                                                                 “We made the change for a couple of           “We go to a potential client and say “tell
having worked locally for 14 years at                                                                  Excellence Awards. We look forward to                                                                                                                 with terrorism, mean it is an advantage
                                                                                                                                                                 reasons, and it’s certainly a part of our     us what you want’.’’
Powerco. We also welcome our new Young           Future focus is as critical for the Chamber           seeing you there.                                                                                                                                     to be using New Zealand-based IT firms
                                                                                                                                                                 strategic plan,’’ said Eddie. “When the
Enterprise Scheme Regional Coordinator           as it is for your business. We just                                                                                                                                                                         such as OurCloud
                                                                                                                                                                 business started just five years ago it was   “Unlike the big national IT firms we’re not
Katja Eager, who was the Founding Chair          completed a two-week national road show               Thank you for your support. Be involved,
                                                                                                                                                                 a regional business with a local market       bound by process and if I can do the deal     “It was only passed in December last
of the Taranaki Gifted Community Trust.          with Tané Hunter from Future Crunch.                  be engaged. Let’s do better business
                                                                                                                                                                 and the name Naki Cloud was fine.             then and there I’ll do it on the spot.’’      year, but the Australian Government
Read more about them in this magazine.           Tané spoke to audiences around the                    together!
                                                 country about the future of work and what                                                                                                                     Eddie says the IT world has changed           is now entitled to have access to the
                                                                                                                                                                 “But as we’ve grown rapidly we are getting
We thank Rebecca Johnson and Miranda             businesses can do to adapt. This tour was             Arohanui                                                                                                                                              Encryption key to have that data.
                                                                                                                                                                 a lot of clients from outside Taranaki.       dramatically for businesses in recent
Williams for their valuable contributions to     sponsored by Augusta Capital.                                                                                   We now have facilities in Whanganui and       years.                                        “So if you are in a sensitive business
the Chamber over the last few years.                                                                                                                             Hamilton and it’s time we had a name that
                                                                                                                                                                                                               “In the past it has basically meant a         and your data is stored on Amazon Web
                                                                                                                                                                 actually demonstrated that.’’                                                               services in Australia or Azure, your data
                                                                                                                                                                                                               business having a computer in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                               corner and an in-house IT person who is       may not be safe and you would never
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS                       •   Eat a Rainbow Ltd                             • Platinum Services Group                                     Eddie says the other reason was cultural.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               responsible for it. No disrespect to those    know if your data has been accessed
                                                 •   Fairview Hawera                               • Ravensdown Ltd                                              “We became aware that the name ‘Naki,’                                                      because they don’t even need to advise
•    4M Consulting (NZ) Limited                                                                                                                                                                                guys but they don’t have the overall vast
                                                 •   Greg Brown Master Painter                     • Stephenson and Turner New Zealand Ltd                       an obvious abbreviation of Taranaki, was                                                    you. It is so intrusive,’’ says Eddie.
•    Area 41                                                                                                                                                                                                   array of knowledge to know what can
                                                 •   House of Beds New Plymouth                    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness                       insensitive and even offensive to some,
•    Bzee Beez                                                                                                                                                                                                 actually be achieved these days.              With OurCloud, the data is not subject to
                                                 •   India Today                                     Taranaki, Incorporated                                      particularly Iwi and the last thing we want
•    Central Audiology Taranaki                                                                                                                                                                                                                              that regime.
                                                 •   Kudos Clothing                                • The Jewel and the Jeweller                                  to do is upset anyone.’’                      “We are now a one-stop shop and can
•    Donaldson Brown Insurance Brokers
                                                 •   McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd             • Tui Landscape Services                                                                                    offer all of the services. Not only can
•    Dr Varghese Chakko Nettikaden -                                                                                                                                                                                                                         That’s just one reason why OurCloud
                                                 •   Navigation Homes Taranaki                     • Velk                                                        Eddie says after discussions with Iwi         we do everything, but we can save
     Friend of the Chamber                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   counts the Taranaki Chamber of
                                                 •   NZ Safety Blackwoods                                                                                        clients “Naki’ was dropped and the            you money by looking for tailor-made          Commerce among its many clients and
                                                                                                                                                                 company is now “ OurCloud’’.                  solutions – that’s the difference in 2019.    sponsors the Technology category at the
                                                TARANAKI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE                                                                                     As part of its rebranding, their premises      OurCloud is happy to give any business a     TSB Chamber of Commerce Business
        Chamber House, 42 Egmont Street, PO Box 2, New Plymouth 4340 I PH: +64 6 759 9080 I FAX: +64 6 759 9145 I www.taranakichamber.co.nz                      at 256 Devon St East were expanded            “free IT health check’’, says Eddie.          Excellence Awards every year.
CEO                                                     BARA & EVENTS COORDINATOR                                    Gaylene Findlay – BDO Taranaki              and given a stylish makeover. The plush,
Arun Chaudhari                                          Michelle Brennan                                                                                         spacious surroundings make it a pleasure      “If a business rings us and asks us to
                                                                                                                     Shane Devlin – Graphix
ceo@taranakichamber.co.nz I 027 279 5161                michelle@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 710 950
                                                                                                                     Will Downey – Govett Quilliam
                                                                                                                                                                 to visit and do business in.
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER                                     ADMINISTRATOR                                                Hayden Wano – Tui Ora
Maura Young                                             Julia Collins                                                                                            The premises are shared with Speedster,
                                                                                                                     Campbell Third – TSB                        an Internet Service Provider which is a
maura@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 284 0062              julia@taranakichamber.co.nz
                                                                                                                     Deborah Tawa – Beach Street                 subsidiary of OurCloud.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR                                  YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME COORDINATOR                          Motel Apartments
Lorraine Harding                                        Katja Eager                                                                                              “Their business is totally different, but
                                                                                                                     EDITOR
lorraine@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 247 6432           katja@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 170 2477
                                                                                                                     Gordon Brown - Get it write!
                                                                                                                                                                 complementary, and is part of the growth
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR                  CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS                                        www.writingservicesltd.co.nz                in both our residential and corporate
Abbie Southcombe                                        Chair – Sophie Braggins, Govett Quilliam                                                                 clients.’’
                                                                                                                     DESIGN & PRINT
abbie@taranakichamber.co.nz I 027 613 0268              Deputy Chair – Daniel Fleming                                Graphix I www.graphix.co.nz
EVENT COORDINATOR                                       King and Queen Hotel Suites                                                                              The interesting thing about OurCloud is
Jessica Parker                                          Cameron Twigley – BTW Company                                     TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE          that they don’t have a specialised sales
jessica@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 821 262                                                                               Contact: abbie@taranakichamber.co.nz
                                                        David Leuthart - Timberco

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                                          • Board member 2003 to 2010
She looked at all the things she had
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People.”                                  • Acting CEO 2014                                                                                  and they own and operate the business,       confidence in purchasing our products.’’
                                                                                                                                             based in Unit 13 at 477 Devon St East,                                                       over $11,500.00, before
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                                                                                                                                               Ever since computers were invented the          the country. As part of this agreement         Learner Me caters for individuals and
                                                                                                                                               pace of change has been extrordinary.           Proformac is now the regional support          businessses and they are happy to tailor-
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                                                                                                                                               Technologies. The award-winning team            “Most of the repair services for the bigger    Sachin says, “It’s all about providing people
                                                                                                                                               at Proformac has always been at the             brands run through the bigger cities. We       with a cost and time efficient solution for
                                                                                                                                               forefront of changes with its own evolving      are proud that we can bring these services     upskilling’’.
                                                                                                                                               developments and now                            to our region. This will improve the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Suman talks about the business
                                                                                                                                                                                               technology experience for the business
                                                                                                                                               have two new concepts sure to be popular                                                       application:
                                                                                                                                                                                               community in Taranaki. We were already
                                                                                                                                               with Taranaki businesses and organisations.
                                                                                                                                                                                               part of the Apple Consultants network          “Learner Me can develop training for
                                                                                                                                               Director Simon Singh explains how the first     in NZ an Apple Authorised Reseller and         companies that have software that’s
                                                                                                                                               offering, the “Bullet Package’’ works.          Microsoft Silver Partner”.                     specifically used in that company. This
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              makes it easier to train any new employee
                                                                                                                                               “For a fixed monthly charge we take care of     Quite simply, Proformac’s systems are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              whenever there is staff turnover.”
                                                                                                                                               an organisation’s total technology needs,’’     world class and the canny owners of IVHQ,
                                                                                                                                               he says.                                        Symons Transport Group and Revital             Learner Me is also developing software
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                                                                                                                                               Company founder and director Suman              know this.
                                                                                                                                               Modgill points out an                                                                                       Simon says,“Simulation based
                                                                                                                                               obvious benefit for anyone                                                                                  training is the most effective

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                                                                                         with zero
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                                            HEAR THIS
                                            (IF YOU CAN)
                                                                                            in reinvesting in their business – and it is     Stratford and Hawera as well). We are the
                                                                                            their clients who reap the benefits.             largest clinic in Taranaki with eight staff,
                                                                                                                                             and are proud of the fact we are totally
                                                                                            Both Sandra and Hilton, the two directors        independent and Taranaki owned.’’
                                                                                            who are working directors, are superbly
                                                                                            qualified. Sandra came to New Zealand            They also have the Taranaki Base
                                                                                            as a qualified Medical doctor, but               Hospital contract, which is further
                                                                                            retrained as an audiologist, gaining a           testimony to their expertise.
                                                                                            masters degree, with honours.
                                                                                                                                             Central Audiology is a member of the
                                                                                            With succession planning in mind, five years     New Zealand Independent Audiologists of
                                                                                            ago, they hired Hilton, who was recently         New Zealand (IANZ) – the only Taranaki
                                            CENTRAL AUDIOLOGY WERE POPULAR                  qualified, also with a Masters (naturally with   clinic able to be members of the New
                                            WINNERS OF THE BRAND AND                        honours) from Auckland University.               Zealand division of the Australasian
                                            MARKETING EXCELLENCE CATEGORY                                                                    organisation. That means they are totally
                                            AT LAST YEAR’S TSB TARANAKI                     Hearing loss can be a major issue in             independent of the manufacturing
                                            CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS                    business, especially if it goes untreated,       hearing companies, says Sandra.
                                            EXCELLENCE AWARDS.                              says Hilton.
                                                                                                                                             “We’re free to recommend any brand,’’
                                            It was a well deserved accolade from an         “It affects communication and having to          Hilton adds.
                                            independent panel of judges, and it didn’t      compensate for that by using the other
                                            happen by accident either.                      senses can lead to fatigue,’’ he says.           Technology changes rapidly and once
                                                                                                                                             again, as the region’s leading hearing
                                            Originally established in Stratford by Sandra   Having an ageing population means                clinic and audiologists, Central Audiology
                                            Pacheco 21 years ago, she and husband           hearing loss is more prevalent, but it can       pride themselves in keeping up with the
                                            Cliff Lawrence, who are both directors          affect anyone of any age.                        latest trends.
                                            of the business, had an eye on possible
                                            expansion and 12 years ago opened a             Sandra points out just how far-ranging           Anyone can self-refer, you don’t need a
                                            fulltime clinic in Fulford St, New Plymouth.    the problem can be. “We want the best            doctor to refer you, so contact the expert
                                                                                            for our patients, so they can be socially        team at Taranaki’s top hearing clinic
                                            Since then Central Audiology hasn’t stood       interactive and be at their best, that is        on Freephone: 0800751 000 or email
                                            still. Two years ago audiologist Hilton         really important.                                office@centralaudiology.co.nz or go
                                            Bridger, still just 28, became a director and                                                    to their website and fill out the contact
                                            partner and that coincided with a marketing     “If you can’t hear, you can’t laugh - you
                                                                                                                                             form on www.centralaudiology.co.nz/
                                            plan to take the practice to a new level.       don’t join groups. Everyone needs contact.’’
                                                                                                                                             contact/
                                            With some expert input from TGM                 Hilton says most people would not be
                                                                                                                                             Perhaps the final words belong to the
                                            Creative, they’ve done just that and            aware of the various funding assistance
                                                                                                                                             business award judges:
                                            there is no better example than their new       available from organisations such as
                                            premises at 20 Robe St, beside the New          ACC. “The government has several                 “There has been incredible effort
                                            Plymouth Police Station.                        different subsidies available. We’re             committed to developing all aspects of
                                                                                            always happy to help our clients.’’              the well-thought out marketing plan.
                                            The premises are bright, spacious, tasteful,                                                     In-depth analysis and understanding
                                            classy and professional. They are designed      Central Audiology is 100 percent
                                                                                                                                             of competitors, international trends,
                                            to put clients at ease and it’s fair to say     Taranaki owned and operated, which
                                                                                                                                             strengths and weaknesses, opportunities
                                            the facilities are unparalleled in Taranaki.    means they don’t have any allegiance
                                                                                                                                             and threats have all led to an excellent
                                                                                            to the large multi-national players in the
                                                                                                                                             understanding of what Central Audiology
                                            For New Plymouth people, Central                industry who tie up many clinics, which in
                                                                                                                                             can offer its customers, what it stands
                                            Audiology’s new premises could hardly           essence become their own retail outlets
                                                                                                                                             for, where it can obtain a competitive
                                            be more central or visible, being on the        selling their own products.
                                                                                                                                             advantage, what its target markets are
                                            corner of Powderham and Robe Streets.
                                                                                            That’s fine, Sandra and Hilton, are quick to     and how it can grow in the future.’’
                                            It’s a capital-intensive industry, but          point out. “But it’s important people know
                                                                                                                                             They couldn’t have put it better themselves!
                                            Sandra, Cliff and Hilton had no hesitation      we only service this region (with clinics in

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GREATER
                                                               THAN A RADIO STATION
                                                               NZME MEANS LOTS OF DIFFERENT                   and are just a few examples of our               wanting to invest in growth. For more
                                                               THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE.                    commitment to Taranaki,’’ says Tracey.           information, contact Tracey or one of
                                                                                                                                                               her team at Broadcasting House, Cnr
                                                               That’s understandable, because it’s the        “We have a great connection with                 Brougham and Powderham Streets,
                                                               perfect example of a modern, multi-media       Taranaki people and a lot of our                 New Plymouth 06 7592460
                                                               business that’s moved with the times.          sponsorships are about that; whether it’s
                                                                                                              Taranaki rugby, Little Theatre, Operatic,
                                                               NZME stands for New Zealand Media and
                                                               Entertainment, which sums it up rather
                                                                                                              the Mountaineers Basketball team or the            A NEW TEAM
                                                               well.
                                                                                                              Multi-Ethnic Extravaganza – to name just
                                                                                                              a few. We want everyone to do well.’’
                                                                                                                                                                 MEMBER
                                                                                                                                                                                    Meet Brendon Rei,
                                                               Many will remember the name of its             “We’re about forming relationships and                                NZME Taranaki’s
                                                               predecessor Radio Taranaki, and while          assisting their business or organisation to                           newest media
                                                               Taranaki communities are still at the          grow. ‘’                                                              specialist.
                                                               heart of the operation, there’s far more to
                                                               it these days, though it’s still on the same   To make that happen, NZME has a                                        He carved an
                                                               site, at the corner of Powderham and           formidable presence in the region, with                                enviable reputation
                                                               Brougham Streets.                              seven radio stations in Taranaki, plus the         in the industry in Auckland over the

Time
                                                                                                              Stratford Press community newspaper                last 15 years, but the lure of returning
                                                                                 Taranaki regional sales      and, of course, the New Zealand Herald.            to Taranaki proved irresistible.
                                                                                 manager Tracey Blake
                                                                                 says a lot of people         Then there’s their impressive number of            “I came home because I have always
                                                                                 don’t realise they are       rapidly-growing digital platforms including        wanted to settle with my family
                                                                                 local.                       recruitment and HR site Yudu and                   where it all began for me and the

to be
                                                                                                              property platform One Roof.                        timing was right. The lifestyle here
                                                               “And we always will be local,’’ she says                                                          is 100% better than what we had in
                                                               with some feeling.                             “The Stratford Press is a fiercely popular         Auckland. We are now TIME RICH!
                                                                                                              little paper, and has a readership that            It’s great!’’
                                                               In reality, they have the best of both         goes way beyond Stratford, being
                                                               worlds, with a national team behind them       distributed throughout Taranaki,’’                 Brendon says family is important

Inspired.
                                                               offering expertise at all levels.              explains Tracey.                                   to him and wife Lucy. “Making sure
                                                               Tracey says it starts with her team                                                               our sons get to enjoy the type of
                                                                                                              “People always like to read about                  upbringing I had when I was growing
                                                               building relationships with Taranaki           themselves and events happening locally
                                                               people, their communities and the                                                                 up in Patea is what matters.”
                                                                                                              and editor Ilona Hanne does a brilliant job.’’
                                                               business world.                                                                                   As far as work is concerned, Brendon is
                                                                                                              While other print media companies                  looking forward to using his experience
                                                               Popular Radio Hokonui host Bryan               reduced their local content and resources,
                                                               Vickery sits in on the interview, as he                                                           to good use in helping his clients.
                                                                                                              NZME stays committed to the region.
                                                               is very much part of the mix at NZME.                                                             “I’ve dealt with a lot of businesses
The Monica Brewster Evenings in association with               He’s been instrumental in bringing             “People say print media is dying, and              in a variety of industries, from
                                                               social media to Radio Hokonui and his          that’s true about many daily newspapers            SMEs with modest budgets to
Govett Quilliam bring an impressive array of national and
                                                               interviews, which he videos with local         but I’m sure there will always be a place          large corporates with seven-figure
international artists and cultural thinkers to New Plymouth.   personalities, are followed by many on         for community papers.’’                            advertising strategies.’’
                                                               Facebook.
Enjoy a unique, intimate performance, talk and discussion,                                                    Integrity is everything to Tracey and she’s        “I like to look at businesses to see
and an opportunity to meet the speaker.                        It’s just one example of the local flavour     proud to say that’s a quality all her team         where I can make the best possible
                                                               which dominates NZME in Taranaki. Right        possess. “We can advise on the best way            difference with the tools and assets
TUESDAYS: 16 APRIL | 21 MAY | 11 JUNE | 16 JULY                on cue, well-known veteran broadcaster         to invest in growing their business. Our           at my disposal.’’
                                                               Phil Quinney walks past on his way             specialists will provide the best package
Tickets available at www.govettbrewster.com                    to record a segment for his popular            and mix of the many different media                Keen sports fans will recognise the
                                                               Saturday morning Sporting Breakfast            platforms out there.                               name Rei, and yes, he’s a cousin of
                                                               Show on Newstalk ZB. That’s followed up                                                           Michael Campbell, who won the US
                                                               by his Saturday afternoon sports results       “We have a fabulous client and content             Open in 2005.
                  Where law meets life.                        service.                                       team and we have a fulltime promotional
                                                                                                              person with about 12 part-timers to back           Contact Brendon at 06 759 2473,
                  www.thelawyers.nz       (06) 768-3700        “Then there’s Emma Helleur our day-time        her up, we are right into promotions. ‘’           027 215 7638 or
                                                           announcer on the Hits from 9am to 3pm                                                             brendon.rei@nzme.co.nz
                                                               weekdays. They are all incredibly popular      It’s a compelling case for any business

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AUTUMN QUESTIONS
                                                                                                       ABOUT TAX                                                                                                                  YOUR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MAN OF
March and April bring about a
change in seasons and often a change
in things tax-related. The end of the               are using the right tax code or

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MANY
financial year for most means time to               receiving the right amount of Working for    internet,
think year-end tax adjustments and new              Families tax credits.                        insurance costs, etc, you
tax rules from 1 April.                                                                          claim a flat rate per square metre of your
                                                    If you use supported Payroll Software, it
                                                                                                 home office. The rate is prescribed by

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MEDIA
Here’s a few questions we’ve been                   can be as easy as pressing a button once
asked:                                                                                           IRD and is $41.10 per square metre for
                                                    you’ve posted your pay run and your
                                                                                                 the 2017/18 year.
                                                    payday filing is done. You’ll also need
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE THE                     to send new and departing employee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TALENTS
END OF THE YEAR?                                                                                 The original method is
                                                    birthdates and addresses to IRD with         more advantageous if
There are a few things to consider but              your payday filing returns. If your annual
here are some key tasks. If you’ve got bad                                                       you have high mortgage                       THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A SALESMAN WHO EVEN SELLS THINGS
                                                    PAYE cost is over $50,000 you must file      interest and R&M costs,
debts, write them off before 31 March. If                                                                                                     TO HIMSELF! AND THAT’S JUST WHAT BRUCE GATWARD-COOK
                                                    electronically.                              but it’s worth comparing
you hold a lot of stock, you may want to                                                                                                      DID AT THE START OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM WHEN HE DECIDED
do a stock take. I say may because if the                                                        the two.                                     IT WAS TIME TO RETURN TO HIS ROOTS IN TARANAKI.
                                                    You don’t need to pay IRD any earlier.
cost of your stock is less than $10,000,            Payment is still due on the 20th of the      If you want to know
you can use last year’s closing stock value         following month (or 5th and 20th of the      more, call Dion Herlihy,
as this year’s closing stock. If you’ve got         month for twice monthly payers).             Brent Abbott or Tom
jobs on the go at 31 March, you’ll need to                                                                                                    It came in the form of Destination          And those skills he uses today with his
                                                                                                 Butler today.
work out your Work in Progress too. These
things all impact on your profit and your
                                                    WHAT COSTS CAN I CLAIM FROM
                                                    HAVING AN OFFICE AT HOME?                    Dion Herlihy
                                                                                                                                              Taranaki – the agency that won the
                                                                                                                                              region’s first tourism marketing contract
                                                                                                                                                                                          Taranaki clients as the sole director
                                                                                                                                                                                          and owner of Adviso Media, specialising      GIVING
tax. It’s important to get it right.                You can claim a portion of your rates,
                                                    insurance, power, phone and internet
                                                                                                 Director                                     – and for whom Bruce was a director
                                                                                                                                              and its Communications Manager.
                                                                                                                                                                                          in multi-media, advertising, video and
                                                                                                                                                                                          TV production and public relations.          BACK TO THE
WHAT’S THIS PAYDAY FILING PALAVER
AND WHY ARE WE DOING IT?
                                                    charges, and mortgage interest.
                                                                                                                                              “I was commuting from Auckland              “We are in a multi-media world and it’s      COMMUNITY
It’s not a palaver. Actually, if it’s done right,   There is a newer, simpler method                                                          regularly before I realised I’d sold        all about getting the right message out      There’s another side to Bruce
it’s incredibly easy. From 1 April employers        available from the start of the 2017/18                                                   Taranaki ‘s attractions to myself and       to the right audience using the right        Gatward-Cook.
need to send employment information (eg.            year called the ‘square metre rate                                                        decided to live here fulltime in New        media,’’ says Bruce.
your PAYE and other deductions) to IRD              method”. Here, you still claim a portion                                                  Plymouth in 2004,” Bruce remembers.                                                      He genuinely cares about the
                                                    of your home premise costs such as                                                                                                    “It all starts with the right key message.   community and also works for
after every payday. It’s so that IRD have
                                                    rates, mortgage interest or rent. But                                                     “The surf, the mountain and the green       So many people think they can write          several charities at friendly,
the most up to date information possible
                                                    instead of tallying up your power, phone,                                                 fields of Taranaki were unbeatable          because they can speak, but it’s a           discounted rates – simply
so they can ensure taxpayers, for example,
                                                                                                                                              while also being a great place to do        deceptively simple art to write key          because he chooses to..
                                                                                                                                              business without the pressures of the       messages.’’
                                                                                                                                              big city.’’                                                                              “I’m really proud to say Polio New

NETWORK OF TRADES
                                                                                                                                                                                          Taking great pride in the quality of his     Zealand is one of my clients. It’s
                                                                                                                                              Born in Taranaki Base Hospital, Bruce       relationships with his clients, there are    not just the big commercial guys
                                                                                                                                              spent his early years here, but went        three important things Bruce strives to      I work for. Everyone needs good
               Network of Trades this               7-10 students work with mentors on a         Thanks to Dion Herlihy and Tom Butler        to school in Auckland. Following a BA       get out of a meeting with a client:          messages for their brochures and
              year has started with a burst         group building project. Let us know if you   from Tandem Group, our sponsors, who         at Auckland University, his wide and
                                                                                                                                                                                          “Firstly, create a connection to             press releases.”
               of momentum with nearly              would like to be a mentor.                   always give great advice for trades plus     varied media career started when he
               all 2019 months already                                                           offer a free hour consult.                   studied journalism in 1987.                 understand the client’s needs.               Bruce also started the local
               booked. There are only a             March Network of Trades was in Hawera,                                                                                                Secondly, arouse inspiration to get          competition in the 48-hour film
             couple of months available in          hosted by Fairview providing exceptional     Network of Trades is on every third          “I got a job with a PR consultancy and      excited about the possibilities. And         festival that has helped create
             South Taranaki.                        windows and doors. Amongst other             Tuesday of the month alternating             our biggest client was Lion Breweries.      lastly, direction, which is having clarity   a film making community in
                                                    things they educated us on ways to           between North and South Taranaki.            The crash came that year but their          about the message we need to get out         Taranaki.
February at the Stihl Shop on Molesworth            control condensation and how to ensure                                                    sales weren’t affected as everyone          to whom and through which media.”
Street New Plymouth was a great way to              window security.                                                                          seemed to be drowning their sorrows!’’                                                   He has also been a mentor for Big
start. Attendees got to not only see the                                                                                                      he says with a laugh.                       “I’m constantly amazed at the                Brothers and Big Sisters for seven
great range they had on offer but also              Greg and Rochelle Steer, specialists in                                                                                               innovative businesses here that I’ve         years and is also an instructor
to try out some of their machinery. Kate            their field, are also new owners having                            Maura Young            Bruce soon gravitated to the exciting       worked with from Howard Wright to            for martial arts discipline Shorinji
and Hamish Scott, the new owners were               made a great start since their purchase                            Partnership Manager    possibilities of the film and TV            Taranakipine and many more.”                 Kempo, and gives free classes
fantastic hosts. Customer service is top            late last year.                                                                           world when he landing a position
                                                                                                                                                                                          Having great working relationships with      at NPBHS as part of their
of their list providing the best brands of                                                                                                    at heavyweight production house,                                                         curriculum.
                                                    Rochelle also gave us the latest update                                                                                               local photographers, graphic artists,
outdoor power equipment, and therefore                                                                                                        Communicado.
                                                    about Kai Kitchen an amazing charity                                                                                                  and camera operators, in essence I’m
the best possible solution to suit their                                                                                                                                                                                               As a keen surfer, Bruce is also
                                                    that provides over a 100 lunches over                                                     “They taught me another set of              the media guy you come and see if you
client’s needs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        treasurer of the New Plymouth
                                                    a number of schools. She told us about                                                    media skills including high production      want something done.’’                       Surfriders Club.
We also got to hear from New Horizons               their upcoming project to take kids to                                                    standards, and I worked with some big
run by BAF an initiative that sees Year             the Ball. See more and how you can help:                                                  corporates including Air New Zealand
                                                    www.thekaikitchen.co.nz                                                                   and Tourism New Zealand.”

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