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Have a safe happy
   holiday season
                       From the Redpaths team

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Trade Magazine Only.
 At Redpaths our focus is to the Trade.
 All pricing is to account holders only
 and is always excluding GST.

                                               Welcome to our December/January edition this month focusing on a kiwi
                                               staple “BBQ Season”.
 EDITORIAL                                     How did we ever work with charcoal? Gas has surely made our lives simpler
 Sarah Orange                                  although some would say you can’t beat the added charcoal chalky taste.

                                               There’s something quite relaxing about sacrificing a snarler with a cold
 ADVERTISING                                   beverage and the family gathered around all suggesting “you’re not turning
                                               them enough”.
 Paula 021 885 888
 paula@redpaths.co.nz                          That aside no doubt a few of you have some holidays planned for a deserved
                                               break and maybe even the chance to turn off the mobile and have a tech free
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                                               are always open to suggestions and further enhancement. Our goal is to be
 Christchurch 8146
                                               informative, enjoyable and maybe even the odd bargain as well.
 03 366 8516
                                               Our branches will have some limited hours over the Christmas & New Year
                                               period so make sure you have your “favourite” Redpaths staff mobile details
                                               loaded in case of an emergency.

                                               From all the Redpaths staff here’s hoping you have a great Christmas and a
                                               Happy New Year.
 Disclaimer:
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 Limited or the publisher. Although all
 materials are checked for accuracy, no
 liability is assumed by R.Redpath Limited
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 use of this magazine. Whilst all care has
 been taken in production, products and
 prices advertised will be on sale from
 the beginning of the promotional period       Brent Cameron,
 or while stocks last. We reserve the
 right to substitute any of these products     Director of Operations.
 with similar products or vary pricing in
 extenuating circumstances and limited to
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THE DJI MAVIC PRO IS A                                                                     fly the Mavic because all you need is
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                                                Hydration
                                            what you need to know

S    ummer has arrived, and the
     warmer weather is upon us. At
     this time of year it is especially
important for us all to monitor
our hydration carefully to prevent
                                                   DEHYDRATION
                                                                                       Body Weight
                                                                                       Dehydration
                                                                                       as a %
                                                                                                        1-2%              3-6%

                                                                                                                          Moderately
                                                                                                                                          7-14%            15-20%

                                                                                       Severity         Moderate                          Very Severe      Extreme
                                                                                                                          Severe
dehydration and heat stress.                  Impaired skills, including reduced:
Dehydration can have severe effects           - Reaction time - Short term memory
                                                                                                        6-7%
                                              - Visual motor     - Long term memory                                       22-50%
on productivity and risk of injury.             tracking                               Symptoms
                                                                                                        reduction
                                                                                                                          reduction in
                                                                                                                                          Potentially
                                                                                                                                                           Usually Fatal
                                                                                                        in physical                       Fatal
The negative effects of dehydration           - Coordination - Attention
                                                                                                        work rate
                                                                                                                          work rate
can be likened to the impairments of
intoxication, having major effects on
                                                                                          Be sure to have constant access to          Have a well planned hydration
your ability to carry out your job.
                                               RISK OF  REDUCED                       water and electrolytes all day. Your         management procedure in place for
Your body is made up of over 60%               INJURY & PRODUCTIVITY                  body requires 8-10 glasses of water          your workplace. Have cool water easily
water. In hot conditions you can lose                                                 on an average day, physical activity         accessible, electrolyte drinks available
up to 1 to 2 litres per hour. This needs                                              and heat stress will increase this           and a hydration specialist trained for
to be replaced. A 1% dehydration will       When we sweat we not only lose            requirement. Be sure to cater for this.      advice within your workplace. Make
negatively impact your performance          water but also essential salts and                                                     everyone aware of the procedure
                                                                                          Be sun smart. Wear sunblock,
by as much as 6-7%, while just              minerals which also need replaced                                                      and have everyone follow it.
                                                                                      a hat and eye protection when
3-4% dehydration can decrease               to be able to effectively rehydrate.
                                                                                      working in hot conditions.                       Look out for symptoms within
performance and productivity by a           This is where an electrolyte drink is
                                                                                          Wear light coloured, cool                your colleagues and proactively assist
whopping 22-50%. It’s like lacking          important to cover all your needs.
                                                                                      clothing that allows good airflow            where needed. You could be saving
oil in your car, if the engine isn’t
                                            SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:                       and sweat evaporation.                       their life and others around them.
fully lubricated, it’s going to struggle.
Your body is your engine. Hydration             Memory lapses.
is crucial to allow your joints and             Decreased reaction time.
muscles to work to maximum
                                                Lack of energy and tiredness.
                                                                                                     Are You Dehydrated?
ability, including your brain.
                                                Headaches and dizziness.                          Check this Urine Colour chart to find out
                                                Constipation.                                                                     Doing ok, you're probably
                                                Heart palpitations.                                                               well hydrated. Drink water
                                                Bad breath and dry mouth.                                                         as normal.

                                                Pain in joints and muscles.
                                                                                                                                  You're just fine. You could
                                                Dry skin or lack of elasticity.
                                                                                                                                  stand to drink a little water
                                            Pinch skin on the back of your                                                        now, maybe a small glass.
                                            hand between your thumb and
                                            forefinger, if it bounces right back                                                  Drink about 250ml of water
                                            you are fine, if it takes time to                                                     within the hour, or 500ml if
                                            bounce back you are dehydrated.                                                       you're outside and/or sweating.
                                                Infrequent urination or strange
                                            coloured urine. A properly hydrated                                                   Drink about 250ml water right
                                            body will urinate 4-7 times a day.                                                    now, or 500ml if you're
                                                                                                                                  outside and/or sweating.
                                            Preventing Workplace Dehydration:
                                                Start the day hydrated.                                                           Drink 1L of water right now.
                                            Plan ahead, hydrate the night                                                         If your urine is darker than this
                                            before if you have a physical day                                                     and/or red or brown, then
                                            planned the following day.                                                            dehydration may not be your
                                               Recognise the signs and symptoms                                                   problem. See a doctor
                                            and take action right away.

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LEGRAND NRL GRAND FINAL TRIP

    NRL Grand Final Trip
             Melbourne Storm vs Queensland Cowboys

HOSTED BY LEGRAND AND POWERBASE,
REDPATHS & SEVERAL LUCKY CUSTOMERS
TRAVELLED TO SYDNEY FOR THE NRL GRAND
FINAL BETWEEN THE MELBOURNE STORM
AND THE NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS!

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      rriving on Saturday we parked    Sunday saw us joined by another
      ourselves on Darling Harbour’s   kiwis star Awen Guttenbeil. We were
      waterfront & enjoyed some        treated to a magnificent boat cruise
fantastic Aussie sporting theatre as   through Sydney Harbour. Many of us
the AFL Grand Final was played out.    admiring the waterfront properties
We were joined by Kiwi league legend   we can only dream of affording!
Darryl Halligan & many of us hung      The boat dropped us next to ANZ
off every word as he explained the     stadium & we sampled some more
technical side of the game we love.    big match Australian culture. The
                                       streets around the ground were
                                       packed with parties. The atmosphere
                                       was simply spectacular.
                                                                                  they simply had too much class for the
                                                                                  Cowboys running out winners 32-6.
                                                                                  We jumped back on the boat
                                                                                  for a return harbour cruise &
                                                                                  enjoyed the lights of Sydney’s
                                                                                  landmarks before all agreeing we
                                                                                  would do it again next year!

                                       During the pre match show
                                       Macklemore performed his hit
                                       song “Same Love.” It has become
                                       an unofficial anthem in Australia
                                       for marriage equality & the NRL
                                       made their stance clear with
                                       supportive messages on the big
                                       screens & rainbow fireworks.
                                       When the match kicked off the Storm
                                       proved why they are considered one of
                                       the best teams to ever play the game.
                                       Led by immortals Cameron Smith,
                                       Billy Slater & the retiring Cooper Cronk

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BUCKET LIST

                               SUMMER
                       must do's this holiday season

 SEE LIVE MUSIC                                          BE A TOURIST IN YOUR
 OUTDOORS                                                OWN TOWN OR CITY
 Get outside while the                                   Often in our day to day
 weather is good, enjoy                                  hustle and bustle we
 the rays, a cold drink                                  neglect the beauty and
 and the chilled-out                                     charm of our own area.
 atmosphere of great                                     Take some time this
 music to complete                                       summer to check out
 the package.                                            and appreciate what our
 To find an event in                                     tourists see
 your area see www.                                      Make a date, look up
 eventfinda.co.nz, select                                your own local tourism
 your area and click                                     site, find something you
 Concerts and Gigs.                                      haven’t seen before and
                                                         check it out. Enjoy your
                                                         own back yard, you will
                                                         be amazed what you
                                                         might find.

                            HAVE A STREET PARTY
                            Street parties are a great
                            kiwi tradition. Back in
                            the day we would all
                                                                                    TAKE A ROAD
                            gather on the street
                                                                                    TRIP WITH NO
                            to catch up with our
                                                                                    DESTINATION IN MIND
                            neighbours and friends.
                            Food was eaten, and                                     Pack the car on
                            drinks were shared while                                Friday, jump in and
                            the kids played backyard                                just start driving.
                            cricket, on the road!                                   Take some back roads,
                            With our busier lives                                   get off the beaten
                            and more congested                                      track and take the
                            roads this has gone                                     path unknown.
                            by the wayside. Take                                    Discover some of the
                            the opportunity this                                    small towns and remote
                            summer to reconnect                                     areas of New Zealand.
                            the neighbourhood                                       There are so many
                            community. Hold a                                       places to be seen. It
                            backyard BBQ party and                                  could be the greatest
                            invite the whole street.                                adventure of your life!

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QUALITY DESIGN AND
            QUALITY TESTING
Based in Christchurch, Vynco has its own team of in-house engineers
who are constantly challenging industry traditions to develop high
quality innovative products. Product integrity is one of Vynco’s key
values, with research and development sitting at the heart of the
business. Over 60% of Vynco product is designed, engineered or
assembled by Vynco. Alongside this, Vynco has an intensive quality
control and testing procedure, which is completed in-house in
Christchurch, to ensure all products meet the highest industry standard.

WHY IS QUALITY SO                                    25 YEARS OF INNOVATION
IMPORTANT?                                           AND SERVICE
In today’s fast moving industry, products                     After 25 years of business, Vynco prides
and methods are evolving quicker than                           itself on being fully committed to
ever before. With new technology                                  quality, innovative products. 2017
regularly entering the market, it                                 marks a quarter century milestone
is important to make sure to keep                                  for the company, now with premises
up with current trends. However,                                  spread between three major cities
it is also important to ensure that                               and with twelve sales representatives
these products are of a good quality,                           out in the field around the country.
and aren’t going to fail. There are                           Vynco’s commitment to quality can be
certain hallmarks of quality to look for in               seen right through from the development of
products, such as IP rating, UV rating, chemical     a new product to the customer service received
resistance, safety improvements, backed up by        over the phone. Wherever you
comprehensive quality control. By understanding      are in New Zealand, we are
what these features offer and their benefits, you    focused on providing the
                   can save time and labour in the   best service possible to
                      long term, and keep your       ensure the operation
                        customers happy.             of your business is
                                                     smooth and pain-free.

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TECHNOLOGY

                        THE SPACE RACE
                     technology helping big business get to space

O
             k, so we are all looking     From its early days with the launch of   it was a mission to visit the last planet   1,500 of them orbiting above us. We
             forward to the BBQ           Sputnik in 1957 and Yuri Gagarin’s       left unexplored in the solar system.        all use the technology provided in
             season, apart from           flight in 1961, human exploration        But a revolution has been taking            our regular day to day lives, from
             the storm a few weeks        of space has been dominated by           place. Technological advances are           watching your television shows to
back things have been looking up!         the Cold War rivalry between the         overturning traditional models for          navigation on your smartphone.
As you think about firing up the
BBQ and getting that flame going
for the steak – there are people out
there looking at firing up another
type of flame. Much, much bigger.
So big in fact that it will project our   USSR and US - and in particular          operating in space. A host of firms         A flood of data and imagery is
future generations into space.            the race to be first to the Moon.        are promising cheaper access to             flowing from space and new players
Forget the old rules of space. Now        Throughout this tumultuous               space, with innovations such as             are now processing, interpreting –
anyone with enough money                  struggle for the “high ground            renewable rockets and horizontal            and marketing - this information
and enterprise can get there.             of space”, business took a back          launch systems. Satellites are getting      revolution. Just think how amazing
This race isn’t about countries           seat - it was governments that           smaller and becoming cheaper to             the imagery of your satellite view
– it’s between companies.                 paid for and sustained the space         build – and there are now about             on Google Maps and the level of
And we are in the era of                  effort especially around satellite
business disruption.                      technology. Costing several hundred
                                          million dollars each and weighing
                                          several tonnes, these satellites were
                                          designed to last up to 15 years so
                                          investors could recoup the expense
                                          of building them in the first place.
                                          The Voyager probes gave us amazing
                                          images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and
                                          Neptune. The Mariner and Viking
                                          missions to Mars led to Pathfinder,
                                          Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity.
                                          Messenger orbited Mercury and
                                          Magellan orbited Venus. When New
                                          Horizons launched to Pluto in 2006,

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just 22 launches. Peter Beck says
                                             once his rocket is operational he’s
                                             looking to go to space for $5m, and
                                             “as frequently as once a week”.
                                             At the heart of Rocket Lab’s sales
                                             pitch is its Electron rocket, designed
                                             specifically to take small satellites into
                                             orbit. The rocket is mainly carbon fibre
                                             and its engines are all 3D-printed.
                                             Today, several companies are looking
                                             very specifically at human spaceflight.
                                             The three that are perhaps furthest
                                             down the road are SpaceX, Blue
                                             Origin and Virgin Galactic. The
                                             main goals of all three companies
                                             is to reduce the cost of access to
                                             space – mainly through reuse of
                                             launchers and spacecraft – making
                                                                                          sub-orbital space and give them about     second space race is propelled by a
                                             space accessible to people who are
                                                                                          six minutes of weightlessness in the      new generation of entrepreneurs,
                                             not specially trained astronauts.
                                                                                          course of a two and a half hour flight.   including Bezos, Branson and Musk?
                                             One thing these companies have
                                             in common is the private passion             The technology differs from that of       If this is the situation, then I would
                                             of their chief executives.                   SpaceX and Blue Origin in that the        hope that the main enabling factor
                                                                                          launch into space is not from the         in the pursuit of space endeavours
                                             But Blue Origin has got some
                                                                                          ground, but from a jet airplane.          is not possession of wealth, but
                                             competition from Virgin Galactic,
                                                                                          The original space race resulted          that vision, ingenuity and a wish
                                             which describes itself as “the world’s
                                                                                          from the ideas and skills of visionary    for the betterment of human are
                                             first commercial spaceline”. Founded
                                             in 2004 by Richard Branson, it plans         theoretician engineers… Is it             the main driving forces.
                                             to carry six passengers at a time into       too far a stretch to think that the                               Source: Various

detail that we can now achieve.
Investment is pouring into
                                             New Gadgets for the Season - A QUICK REVIEW
the space sector. In 2016, the
global space economy totalled                Apple iPhone X                               Xbox One X                                Huawei Mate 10 Pro
$329bn with three-quarters of                The iPhone X was a huge                      With a gaming PC's worth of               Not only is the Huawei Mate 10
                                             gamble from Apple, but one                   graphical horsepower housed               Pro the most impressive device
that coming from commercial
                                             that really paid off. Losing                 inside a deceivingly small                we’ve seen from Huawei to
activity – not governments.                  the home button and altering                 package, it does what no                  date, it’s also one of the most
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is using its Falcon       the design was a dangerous                   console has done before: Native           impressive flagships currently
9 rockets to supply the International        move, but one that was sorely                4K HDR gaming. However,                   on the market, undercutting
                                             needed after years of similarity             while games look absolutely               the competition while offering
Space Station, while Jeff Bezos’ Blue        and the premium design, extra                stunning, with a fantastic                more in some key areas.
Origin is developing it's                    power, all-screen front mix                  level of detail accentuated by            FOR
New Shepard and New                          together to create - by far -                the console's HDR support,                - Excellent design
Glenn launchers.                             the best iPhone Apple's ever                 their larger file sizes means
                                                                                                                                    - Great enthusiast camera
                                             made. It's impossible to give                the 1TB hard drive fills up
Both firms have demonstrated                 a perfect score to something                 fast. Minor faux pas aside, it            - Class-leading battery
revolutionary techniques which               that costs this much - but this              fulfills the promise of 4K HDR            AGAINST
enable vertical landing – a significant      is the closest to smartphone                 gaming & offers the most                  - No headphone jack
                                             perfection Apple has ever got.               premium gaming experience                 - No wireless charging
step in the drive for reusable rockets.                                                   on a console, bar none.
                                             FOR                                                                                    - EMUI not for everyone
Meanwhile Richard Branson’s                  - Great screen                               FOR
Virgin Group is working on                   - Premium, strong design                     - Native 4K HDR gaming
developing launching satellites              - TrueDepth camera                           - 4K Blu-ray player built-in
from the air – alongside its plans              is powerful                               - Improves 1080p experience
for sub-orbital tourist flights.             AGAINST                                      AGAINST
                                             - The most expensive                         - 1TB HDD fills up fast
One new player hoping to change                 flagship phone around                     - Games aren’t always 60fps
the way in which space is used is            - Metal rim can scuff                        - Still waiting for games to
New Zealand’s Rocket Lab. Still in its          without case                                make use of the hardware
infancy, it is the only rocket firm in the
world with its own launch complex,
on North Island’s Mahia Peninsula.
Currently the average cost of a satellite
launch is about $200m, and in the
US last year, for example, there were                                                                                                          Source: techradar.com

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GADGETS

    BEAR -HANDLE YOUR MEAT
    EMBRACE YOUR INNER WOLVERINE
    BBQ Bear Paws
    Say what you will about them, but hundreds of            PRODUCT FEATURES:
    years of evolution have seen bears develop the           - Sturdy and heat-resistant moulded-plastic
    perfect paws for pulling pork, slicing steaks and          construction
    even for wrestling watermelons (a part of any            - Heat-resistant up to 245 C
    healthy bear diet). Which is why the BBQ Bear            - Dishwasher safe
    Paws are so simple and effective.                        - FDA approved and BPA free
    Loosely modelled on the great Grizzly, with their        - Sharp ‘claws’ provide excellent purchase for
    natural grip and sturdy plastic ‘claws’ this handy         shredding meat and gripping large cuts and
    cooking accessory helps you man bear-handle                roasts
    your meat and toss your salads.
    Far better than a flimsy fork, now you can pretend                                                          Pretend you're a new member of the X-Men
    to be Wolverine's smaller-clawed cousin AND                                                                 Please note: Strictly for food preparation, these
    carve up your spit roast, simultaneously. High five!                                                        are sharp and should be used with care

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                                                                LEAVE NO SAUSAGE UNDER-COOKED
                                                                BBQ Sausage Roller
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                                                                in place, saving space and ensuring every
                                                                one is evenly cooked.

    YOU HAVE THE FUN
    LET GRILLBOT DO THE HARD WORK
    Grillbot Automatic BBQ Grill Cleaner, Blue
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APPS

              PIT PAL
               Has anyone ever told you that barbecue is
               all about science? Specifically: Consistency,
               control and technology. Or at least that’s
 the credo of the creators of the Pit Pal BBQ App
 (free, iOS and Android) a free tool designed to help
 grillers create consistently awesome barbecue.
 The app is a dream for lovers of data and stats, allowing you
 to track temperatures of various meats over the span of a
 cook, as well as common events such as mopping, adding
 coal or wood, saucing and foiling. The goal is for the user to
 track the history for any foods involved in a cook, and then
 be able to access that data in order to achieve consistency in
 grilling. A pro version is available for $2 extra that allows for
 charting and exporting of data.

              GRILLTIME
                GrillTime is a unique app that serves as both a
                grilling guide and a timer in one. Simply pick
                the cut of meat that you desire, its thickness,
 and how "done" you would like your meat to be. GrillTime
 will let you know the ideal amount of time that you will
 need to grill your meat and what temperature you should
 grill it at. Who wouldn't love a universall app that will tell
 you when to flip your steak or burger and when it's done?

                                                                     it depends on you to enter usage information. It will also
               BBQ TANKMETER                                         show you nearby Blue Rhino locations for your refill needs.
               There’s nothing worse than getting all
               the ingredients ready for a good cookout
               only to discover that you’re about to run
 out of propane. BBQ TankMeter can help you avoid
 this potential disaster. This propane gas gauge, which
 is designed to work with a standard 20-pound tank,
 measures propane levels acoustically and then displays
 the amount in a graphical meter. The app features eight
 color-coded bars, and you know it’s time to refill the
 tank when the meter gets into the lower red zone.
 For iOS users, there’s a similar app—Blue Rhino's Rhino
 Gauge (free, iOS)—but rather than actually measuring,

               THE PHOTO COOKBOOK
              The Photo Cookbook - Barbeque Grilling is a
              unversal app that will help turn your barbeque
              into the most talked about event of the summer.
 The app is gorgeous, filled with pictures of 60 different
 recipes that are divided into four sections: "Meat," "Poultry,"
 "Fish & Seafood," and "Vegetables and cheese." There
 are recipes for all types of grilling enthusiasts, including
 recipes for grilling over indirect heat with lids closed, as you
 would with a kettle grill. Ingredients needed are shown at
 the beginning of each recipe. Photos of each step you will
 take to prepare each dish are included. Think of this app
 as your own personal, at-home grilling lesson. This is an
 essential app for anyone interested in barbeque grilling.

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MOHAMMED HUSSAIN                    DYLAN DUFFY                          PETE PHILPOTT
      YEARS IN THE GAME:                  YEARS IN THE GAME:                  YEARS IN THE GAME: 22 years
      10ish                               18 months                           BEST THING ABOUT THE JOB:
      BEST THING                          BEST THING                          Money
      ABOUT THE JOB:                      ABOUT THE JOB:                      WORST THING
      Travelling to                       Not having to get                   ABOUT THE JOB:
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      and variety of work                 WORST THING                         HOBBIES:
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      A bit pricey and does not fit in    regular Powerade, first time        hydrated, but water is the way
      the drinks holder of the Hiace      trying the sugar free. Personally   to go
      van.                                it tasted horrible, but did
                                          hydrate quite well.
                                          Recommendation – Serve Cold!

      RATING: 7/10                        RATING: 5/10                        RATING: 8/10                  TOP
                                                                                                            PICK

      Definitely a big energy hit,        Gave a quick energy burst but       No good for hydration. Far too
      but not a fan of sugary energy      wears off rather quickly.           much sugar & energy
      drinks                              I actually felt worse after the
                                          sugar wore off

      RATING: 7.5/10                      RATING: 2/10                        RATING: 2/10

      Good flavour selection, but         I sampled the lemon flavour &       Good to use if doing a high
      always need to make sure you        not a bad flavour.                  energy job & you need to
      have a bottle of water handy.       Make sure you mix well, as gave     replenish
      Great price and can always have     a chemical taste it not shaken
      a few extras laying in the van      well

      RATING: 9/10                TOP     RATING: 7/10                 TOP    RATING: 6/10
                                  PICK                                 PICK

ESSIONALS GIVE YOU THE LOW DOWN. Email p.cameron@redpaths.co.nz.

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EDITORIAL

    THE GREAT KIWI BBQ

SUMMER’S HERE              Firstly, make                                              juices. Now to put her all back
                           sure the                                                    together, turn that baby on and
AND IT’S TIME              gas bottle is                                                burn off any excess soapiness left
                           disconnected,                                                behind and we’re good to go.
TO DRAG THAT               then take the                                                Off to the kitchen for our key
                           grills off one
BARBIE OUT OF              by one soaking
                                                                                          ingredients of the day, Pesto
                                                                                          Shrimp Kabab Skewers,
HIBERNATION.               in the bucket                                                  Venison steaks, Gourmet
                           and giving them                                                Sausages and some Ribeye
FIRST ORDER                a good attack                                                   steak. Traying up I turn
                           with the brush.                                                 around and almost land flat
OF BUSINESS, A             Then we have                                                  on my face tripping over the
GOOD CLEAN.                under the lid,
                           attack the surfaces
                                                                                         bloody cat who thinks it’s his
                                                                                        lunch. After a bit of a dance we
A BIG BUCKET               with some more soapy water and                               reach the deck for fry up time.
                           a bit of elbow grease, making                                Oh wait, hang on, Forgot the
OF HOT SOAPY               sure to take care on the elements.                           beer! No man can begin to BBQ
                           Thankfully I remembered the foil
WATER AND A                and cat litter for the drip tray last
                                                                                        without a good craft beer in
                                                                                       hand. Ducking back in for the
GOOD GRILL                 season so no need for much hard                             most essential ingredient to the
                           scrubbing there, just a bit more                            process and I hear screaming
BRUSH REQUIRED.            litter to absorb all those extra                            from the neighbours back yard,

                  BBQ SAFETY                                               1   KEEP YOUR BBQ OUTSIDE
                                                                               Set up your BBQ on a flat surface
                                                                               and make sure that the BBQ can’t
                                                                               be tipped over. BBQs are designed
                                                                               for outdoor use only as they can
                                          MANY KIWI HOMES HAVE A GAS-
                                                                               produce carbon monoxide and other
                                          POWERED BBQ OUTSIDE. THESE           dangerous toxins. Leave plenty
                                          ARE GREAT FOR COOKING DURING         of clear space around your BBQ.
                                          THE SUMMER, BUT CAN ALSO             Pay attention to overhanging tree
                                          POSE A FIRE RISK IF NOT STORED       branches when you set up your grill.

                                                                           2
                                          AND MAINTAINED CORRECTLY.            KEEP YOUR BBQ CLEAN
                                          IT HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. THE           Keeping your BBQ clean not only
                                          WEATHER GETS WARMER,                 make your food taste better, it
                                          MORE PEOPLE USE OUTDOOR              reduces the risk of flare ups. Remove
                                                                               grease or fat build up from both the
                                          GRILLS – AND INCIDENTS OF
                                                                               grill and the tray below the BBQ.
                                          GRILL-CAUSED FIRES GO UP.
                                          HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR
                                          REDUCING THE RISK WHEN USING
                                                                           3   TAKE CARE AROUND THE BBQ
                                                                               Never leave a lit BBQ unattended.
                                                                               Don’t allow kids or pets to play near
                                          BBQS AND GAS CYLINDERS.

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sounding something like a murder                                        The tradition came from American         seafood and cooking it up the same
scene. Running back outside to
                                       The Great Kiwi                   origins. Barbeque for them has           day, nothing gets fresher than that.
investigate I see my danmed cat        BBQ History                      a rich history of slow cooking           BBQ is also used as a community
climbing over the fence with                                            style, spending days competing           popular fund-raising option. This
                                       WE ALL SEE THE KIWI
what could only be described as a                                       in events like the American Royal        could be outside your local trade
massive Flintstones size steak in      BARBEQUE AS A DEEPLY             Barbecue Contest and the World           store, at a community event or
his mouth!! I can’t help but smirk,    ENGRAINED PART OF                Championship Barbecue Cooking            your local school fare. Tradition
good score Willis, good score.         OUR HISTORY AS NEW               Contest. Methods and meat                says the sausage with onion, white
The swearing continues over                                             of preference changed slightly           bread and Watties tomato sauce is a
                                       ZEALANDERS. IT IS A BIT          between areas, but all Americans
the fence. Crap, some quick                                                                                      must for this one but in recent years
thinking required here.                OF A SHOCK TO FIND THAT          would agree that no barbeque is          you can often see bacon butties
                                       CONTRARY TO POPULAR              complete without a great home-           added to the culinary options list
I pop my head over the fence
                                                                        made tangy tomato based sauce.           for sale, either way, we all love it.
in a total Wilson from Home            BELIEF, RESEARCH
Improvement moment “Sorry                                               We have since adapted our own            Today we see anything from the
                                       SHOWS IT WASN’T UNTIL
mate! Come over, the beers cold                                         unique kiwi style of BBQ, favouring      simple traditional sausages and
                                       THE LATE 70’S THAT               a more grill style of cooking. The
and plenty of food here”. Possible                                                                               burger patties to the more complex
war averted. I guess there’ll be no    BARBEQUE BEGAN TO                kiwi BBQ is a time for relaxation        gourmet seafood fare with even spit
leftovers for us this time round.      SHOW IN OUR HISTORY.             and gathering with friends, whether      roast. So many options but still the
                                                                        in someone’s back yard, out              same tradition, to relax, enjoy our
                                                                        camping by the lake or the beach or      friend’s company and the beautiful
                                                                        at one of the local parks. Our coastal   weather that summer delivers us.
                                                                        areas relish catching their own

      the BBQ. Clothing can easily catch             hose fits into the cylinder valve.                  can stand it there. 10 plus seconds
      fire, so be sure your shirt tails, sleeves     Whenever you connect a gas cylinder                 = low heat, 6-8 seconds = medium
      or apron strings don’t dangle over             to a BBQ, make sure it's hand tight.                heat and 2-4 seconds = high heat.
      the BBQ. Grilling gloves and utensils          You can do this by turning the gas
                                                                                                         Pre-cook your chicken to avoid
      with long handles will keep your hands         cylinder on, and then pouring a little
                                                                                                         your guests getting sick. You
      and arms safe when dealing with heat           soapy solution (1/4 cup of water and
                                                                                                         don’t wanna be “that guy”.
      and flames. Never try to move a lit or         a squirt of liquid suds) over the valve.
      hot BBQ, and remember the BBQ will             If any bubbles are created you may                  For kababs, be sure to soak
      stay hot for at least an hour after use.       have a gas leak. Turn the valve off                 your wooden skewers in
                                                     and replace the cylinder O-ring.                    water to avoid burning.

4     BE READY TO PUT OUT THE FIRE
      Have baking soda on hand to control
      a grease fire and a fire extinguisher        BBQ Tips & Tricks:
                                                                                                         Avoid sticking your meat with forks
                                                                                                         or pounding it down your patties as
      nearby for other fires. If you don’t                                                               you will just lose the juices and
                                                     Start will a good cold beer in hand
      have a fire extinguisher, keep a bucket                                                            flavour, ending up with a
      of sand next to the BBQ. Never                 Make sure that gas bottle is full, you              dry tasteless result.
      use water to put out grease fire.              don’t want to run out half way through.
                                                                                                         Use Foil to create little pouches

5     THE SOAP BUBBLE TEST                           Pre-heat the BBQ well                               of food and retain those juices.
      A common cause of BBQ fires is                                                                     Great for the likes of fish fillets.
                                                     Check the heat by hovering your hand
      gas leaking from where the BBQ                 over the grill and seeing how long you

                                                                                      DECEMBER-JANUARY 2018 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 25
STAFF VS STAFF

        Firefighter Sam
                        Sockburn vs Rolleston

                                    THE REDPATH’S FIREFIGHTER
                                    SAM CHALLENGE WOULD
                                    SEE TIM SEFTON FROM THE
                                    ROLLESTON BRANCH TAKE
                                    ON SAMANTHA GLUBB FROM
                                    THE SOCKBURN BRANCH TO
                                    COMPLETE AN OBSTACLE
                                    COURSE OF CHALLENGES
                                    FACED BY THE BRAVE
                                    MEN AND WOMEN FROM
                                    THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE
                                    SERVICE. THIS CHALLENGE
                                    WOULD INVOLVE SPEED,
                                    STRENGTH AND A GREAT
                                    DEGREE OF SKILL.

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      ach participant raced against
      the clock as they suited up in the
      firefighter’s kit, then moved an
egg between two road cones using the
very heavy jaws of life, flick-rolled out a
30 metre fire hose and hit a target with
the hose, with the clock stopping once        jaws of life look very cumbersome to
they were back at the start line with all     handle but with a very delicate touch
their kit off.                                Sam picked up the egg and moved it
                                              to the next cone on her first attempt.
Tim was the first up and suiting up           What skill, not even a scratch on the
was no problem, however running to            egg! Just like Tim, moving through
the next obstacle didn’t look easy with       the course looked awkward with the
the firefighting kit on. Picking up an        Firey’s kit on. Sam produced a good
egg with the jaws of life was a bit of an     solid effort on the hose roll and also hit
art, eggs one and two were brutally           the target with the water. Quickly back
crushed to death. The third attempt           to the start line and out of the gear
was much more successful, although            saw Sam finish in a very fast time of
egg three was bleeding a little out the       2minutes 22seconds.
ribs, but would survive until the bbq.
Tim showed nice technique on the              It was a very close challenge with Tim’s
hose roll and hit the target with ease.       scrambled eggs proving his downfall
He was then back to the start line,           and Sam’s delicate touch seeing her
out of the gear to finish in a time of        crowned Redpath’s own Firefighter
2minutes 33seconds.                           Sam.

Next up was Sam and she blasted               Special thanks to the team at the
through the suiting up phase in record        Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade for
time, then onto the egg challenge. The        helping with this challenge.

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HEALTH

                            Health Camp
                                            without the La La

    W                                                                                    Simple
              elcome to our new addition looking at Tradie
              health suggestions and wellbeing.
              Don’t ignore that red light on your own health dashboard.
    Working for yourself or to help pay those depts, or mortgage doesn’t
                                                                                       Smoko Snack
    allow for any un-needed sick days due to a lack of self-awareness and just         (and healthy too dammit!)
    taking that little bit of extra care so keep logging in and stay in tune with
    our suggested tips this edition and going forward…… cause we care!
    Who knows we may even ignite the Superhero within.

TOP TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY ON SITE
1   Use the right tool for the right job.
    That extra expense will pay
    dividends in completion and
                                             4   Identify, reduce and eliminate
                                                 those high risks… sounds easy
                                                 huh… why is one in three injuries
    getting it done first time.                  in the workplace still caused by
                                                 incorrect manual handling? Don’t
2   Take a break (not a kit-kat)
    You’re not being brave skipping
                                                 be shy ask for help if you need it.
    lunch and smoko, the fact is
    pushing on puts you at a higher
    risk of lower concentration and
                                             5   Simple, cheap and
                                                 must haves:
                                                 Earmuffs, sunscreen, hydration
    potentially costly mistakes.                 and a basic first aid kit. No
    Take some time to recharge.                  Tradie should be without
                                                 any of these basics
3   Lift Smart
                                                 When you’re well, all is
                                                 well… take some time to
                                                 give yourself some TLC
                                                                                          BANANA
                                                                                          HOT DOG
                 How Tough Are Ya!                                                     INGREDIENTS:

                                                     30/30
                                                                                       - Wheat tortilla
                 REDPATHS EXERCISE
                                                                                       - Peanut butter
                 CHALLENGE:                                                            - Banana

                 1. Do any cardio (medium – high level)
                                                                                       DIRECTIONS:
                    for 30 seconds
                                                                                       Spread peanut butter (as thick
                 2. Rest for 30 seconds                                                as you like) on your wheat
                                                                                       tortilla. Peel banana and place
                 3. Do 6 rounds then rest for 4 minutes
                                                                                       in wheat tortilla and roll up.
                 4. 6 rounds equal 1 block                                             Eat whole or slice up and share
                 5. Do 3 blocks                                                        with your smoko buddies…. Or
                                                                                       swap for one of their sausage rolls.

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JONO LESTER - PROFESSIONAL GT3 RACING DRIVER

     ENDING THE
     SUPER GT SEASON

S    ince I last checked in
     with Circuit Breaker,
     I’ve faced the final
two challenges in my debut
                                   position of 16th was just
                                   two spots below where we
                                   finished – in 14th place.
                                     Thankfully, a return to Japan
SUPER GT season, driving           for the season finale swung
the Gulf Racing Porsche.           momentum in our favour with
  First was our only ‘flyaway’     chilly 12-14 degree temps and
round of the season, visiting      a “Porsche track” that had
Buriram in northern Thailand       the team full of confidence.
where we were met with             We needed it, after we
thick, humid weather broken        slipped outside the top ten
by periods of torrential           in the points standings after
tropical rain. These conditions    Thailand’s lacklustre round.
always make our job more            Despite a mistake in my
difficult, with uncertainty over   qualifying lap at Motegi, we
conditions for the 300km           started 9th on the grid and
race as we work to achieve         clawed our way forward to 4th
the best car settings during       at the flag – a mammoth effort
practice and qualifying.           by all involved and our second
 Buriram was always going          highest finish of the season.
                                                                     season in one of the world’s
to be a battle for us, with the     The result saw us secure         top GT championships.
circuit layout and hot weather     8th in both the team’s and
not suiting the Porsche.                                               I’ll be returning to aim for
                                   driver’s championship for
Thus, our lowly qualifying                                           the top spot next year, with     Follow Jono on
                                   2018 – not bad for my debut
                                                                     Gulf Racing keen to continue     Social Media
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                                                                     Christmas, ahead of a January    Results & Event Info
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                                                                       2018 will mark ten years of    @jonolester on
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                                                                     my motor racing career – my
                                                                     longest standing sponsor and
                                                                     certainly one I cherish and
                                                                     value dearly. Thank you for
                                                                     another great season, and
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FEATURE

                          BBQ Recipes
                   something to satisfy every guest

   BEER CAN CHICKEN
   INGREDIENTS:
   - 1 whole chicken
   - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
   - 2 tablespoons salt
   - 1 teaspoon black pepper
   - 3 tablespoons of your favourite dry spice rub
   - 1 can beer (we prefer Speights)

   DIRECTIONS:
   Remove neck and giblets from chicken and discard. Rinse chicken
   inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken lightly with
   oil then rub inside and out with salt, pepper and dry rub. Set aside.
   Open beer can and take several gulps. Place beer can on a solid surface.
   Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, plunk the bird cavity over the beer
   can. Transfer the bird-on-a-can to your BBQ and place in the centre of
   the grate, balancing the bird on its 2 legs and the can like a tripod.
   Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat (i.e. no coals or burners
   on directly under the bird), with the BBQ cover on, for approximately
   1 1/4 hours until the thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp
   knife. Remove from BBQ and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

   BEST EVER HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE
   INGREDIENTS:
   - Gluten free                   - 1 tbsp Garlic
   - 1/2 tsp Garlic powder         - 1/2 tsp Onion powder
   - 1/4 cup Honey                 - 1 1/4 cup Ketchup
   - 1/3 cup Molasses              - 1 tsp Mustard, dry
   - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 3/4 cup Brown sugar
   - 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper        - 1 tsp Salt
   - Oils & Vinegars               - 4 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

   DIRECTIONS:
   Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and stir well.
   Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then turn the heat down
   to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

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BBQ BACON MEATBALL RECIPE
  These tasty bacon meatball treats are the perfect way to spice up any barbecue
  INGREDIENTS:
  - 2 yellow onions                   - 1 lb. ground beef
  - 1/4 cup onions, diced             - 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  - 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped        - 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  - 1 Tbsp. spicy ketchup             - 1 tsp. soy sauce
  - 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce       - 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  - 1 pack of bacon                   - 1 bottle of BBQ sauce

  DIRECTIONS:
  Cut off the tops and bottoms of the onions and remove the
  exterior skin. Cut the onion in half and peel the layers apart,
  keeping the biggest layers to stuff with meat.
  Setting the onion layers aside, mix the ground beef, diced
  onion, parsley, mushroom, brown sugar, condiments, and
  bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl by hand.
  Place a handful of the meatloaf mixture inside two of the onion layer pieces.
  Wrap the onion meatballs in bacon, using three slices per ball. Secure
  the bacon with toothpicks to keep it from unraveling during cooking.
  Bake in a dish on a closed BBQ 40 minutes. Cover the balls
  in BBQ sauce and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Super Quick Easy Meals with BBQ Leftovers:
WRAPS                             STEAK SALAD                       PITA BREAD PIZZA             GRILLED CHEESE
INGREDIENTS:                      INGREDIENTS:                      INGREDIENTS:                 SAMMY
- Wraps                           - Leftover Steak                  - Pita Bread                 INGREDIENTS:
- Leftover meat                   - Leftover Salad                  - Leftover meat              - Nice thick sliced bread
- Leftover veges                  - Condiments                      - Leftover veges             - Leftover meat
- Cheese                          METHOD:                           - Cheese                     - Cheese
- Your choice of sauces           - Slice steak thinly              - Your choice of sauces      - Butter
  and condiments                  - Lay out salad on plates           and condiments             - Your choice of
METHOD:                           - Scatter slices of               METHOD:                        condiments
- Pile on your choice               steak over                      - Pile on your choice        METHOD:
  of meat and veges               - Add any desired                   of meat and veges          - Put Sammy together
  followed by sauces                condiments                        followed by sauces         - Butter outside of Sammy
  and condiments                  - Enjoy                             and condiments             - Toast under grill or
- Wrap                                                              - Add cheese                   in sandwich press
- Cut                                                               - Grill                      - Cut in half
- Toast if desired in                                               - Enjoy                      - Enjoy
  sandwich press
- Enjoy

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