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July-August 2020
KEEP IT KIWI
Grab your share of over
$10000 of
vouchers
Plug in to 75 years of Redpaths See inside for details
KEEPING IT KIWI
NOT GROUND
BREAKING BUT
ICE BREAKING
REWARDS
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Excludes Projects and Tenders. Limit 1 per invoice. $500
of one suppliers product in total or combination of. Must
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ON ANY OF THESE
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ICEBREAKER
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We Proudly Support
Trade Magazine Only.
At Redpaths our focus is to the Trade.
All pricing is to account holders only
and is always excluding GST.
What a roller coaster ride it has been this year to date. I'm sure you
all are feeling the affects as we are, fortunately or unfortunately life
EDITORIAL continues on it's just how we all are dealing with the new normal
and what that will be.
Sarah Orange
We have had to adapt and change and this will create new
ADVERTISING opportunities in the immediate and foreseen future so until then
we can only continue to do what we hope we do better than our
Paula 021 885 888 competitors.
paula@redpaths.co.nz
Watch out for our upcoming surveys and plans to help you and
PRINTER your business for the future but at the same time surely we can
allow for a bit of fun, hence a selection of information, articles and
Caxton promotions in this edition of “Keeping it Kiwi”
Cnr Lodestar Ave & Stark Drive
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Christchurch 8146
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Disclaimer:
The opinions in this magazine do not
necessarily reflect those of R.Redpath
Limited or the publisher. Although all
materials are checked for accuracy, no
liability is assumed by R.Redpath Limited Brent Cameron,
or the publisher for any losses due to the
use of this magazine. Whilst all care has Chief Sales Officer
been taken in production, products and
prices advertised will be on sale from
the beginning of the promotional period
or while stocks last. We reserve the
right to substitute any of these products
with similar products or vary pricing in
extenuating circumstances and limited to
Trade customers only.
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Plug in to 75 years
of Redpaths
WELLINGTON CUP DAY
SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2021
“There’s no party like it!”
Limited number of tickets available.
Ask your Branch Manager how we can get you there.
Supported by
JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 3
EDITORIAL
BUY KIWI MA
GLOBAL ECONOMIES ARE Yes, cutting back and keeping money last 10 years, so what’s truly cost
in the bank is going to assist for a effective?
FALLING INTO RECESSION,
2.
while if you do loose your job or your
Keeping local business
SPENDING PATTERNS business but then if your are spending
running. When you are
money locally you are keeping the
HAVE CHANGED AND local economy going which can in
dealing with locally owned
and operated business you
PEOPLE ARE RETHINKING turn keep your own job or business
are assured that your money is going
going, or at if the worst happens, a
WHAT IS IMPORTANT better level of jobs will be available in
back into the local economy, not
heading overseas in the case of those
TO THEIR LIVES. WHILE the market. The economy is a simple
international business alternatives. By
WE HAVE ALL LEARNT circle of money exchange, if we are
buying local you are not only keeping
keeping this local it’s going to find it’s
TO DO WITHOUT OUR your local business going, you are
way back to you.
keeping their local supplier running
FAVOURITE TAKE-OUT WHY SHOP LOCALLY? also, creating a large chain of local
1.
OR OUR WEEKLY TRIP Quality. It might be cheaper
economy working at it’s best.
3.
TO THE LOCAL BAR, to go to your local chain Keeping kiwis
store and buy a $10 t-shirt employed.
THINKING MORE OF OUR compared to a small locally
WALLETS IN THE TIMES OF owned business where you may
pay $25 plus but does the cheaper
JOB UNCERTAINTY, THIS
4.
item last as long? Often the cheaper
Support New Zealand
THINKING IS A BIT OF A imported items do not stand the
tourism. International
test of time compared to the quality
DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD locally made items from New Zealand
tourism makes up over
WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE 17% (around $12 billion)
materials. Your $10 t-shirt may last
of New Zealand’s economy and with
HARM THAN GOOD. 6 months, whereas the $25 one may
4 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020
Where have you always thought of In 1988 the “Buy N.Z. Made and keep
ADE
visiting but never have for whatever Your Country Working” campaign was
reason, whether that be that you launched by the NZ Council of Trade
had too many international trips Unions and the NZ Manufacturers’
on your bucket list, or you that you Foundation to aid in supporting the
simply didn’t want to deal with the New Zealand economy through the
international crowds, think again. Global Financial crisis. This turned
Get researching, get creative and into a globally recognised brand icon
spend that money locally to keep our linked with quality.
amazing country going. Fast forward to 2020 with boarders
5.
Keeping your business closed, international trade limited and
running. If you are buying hard times all around. Now it is more
locally you are keeping important than ever to actively seek
businesses running and out the New Zealand Made brand
putting money in local’s pockets so and support your local business to
they can in turn afford to do business keep our money local and create
with you. a sustainable, self-sufficient New
Zealand economy.
Kiwis want to support New Zealand
made, proven by the recent creation
of groups on
social networks
like “New
Zealand Made
Products”, with
nearly 500,000
members,
created on
Facebook in
mid-April 2020
in response to
the Covid-19
tough times.
Historically it
has been hard
boarders closed that’s a large amount to identify what
of money not coming in. Rather is truly New
than just putting off that planned Zealand made
overseas trip, think about how you and not just
could spend that locally. What areas imported product put together in
of New Zealand have you explored? New Zealand.
WHAT BUSINESSES ARE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM
THE 'NEW ZEALAND MADE' TAG?
1. Manufacturers applying must be based in New Zealand.
2. Service businesses must be delivering the service in New Zealand.
3. Retail stores applying must sell licensed manufacturing members' products.
4. Companies who outsource production must use a New Zealand based manufacturer.
5. Each product to be labelled with the Kiwi trademark must qualify under the Fair-Trading Act for
Country of Origin labelling.
6. Products made in New Zealand have their key materials made in New Zealand also.
JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 5
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■ True RMS AC measurement for
Industrial applications
■ VoltSense™ feature (Non-contact
voltage detecting)
■ CAT.IV 600V/CAT.Ill 1000V
Safety Standard for Industrial
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■ Convenient test lead storage also
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■ Fast current captured with the
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VERSOLEX® VAROLEX®
Specialised flexible industrial cables for use in all industrial Varolex® is a range of copper tape
applica�ons, including switchgear, welding and submersible screened cables designed to significantly reduce
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proper�es, including resistance to moisture, chemicals and oils. Variable Speed Drive (VSD) applica�ons.
INSTROLEX®
Instrolex® Instrumenta�on
cables are required to transmit
'clean' signals within industrial environments, o�en where there is a high level
of electromagne�c interference through poten�ally hazardous areas.
CEMPEX CABLES ARMOURED MAINS
For use in various situa�ons to supply PVC/XLPE
the main power from the point of supply
For use in various situa�ons
to buildings, equipment, sheds etc.
to supply the main power from
the point of supply to buildings.
CONTROL CABLES
CU & ARMOURED REMOLEX CABLES
Used as connec�on type of cable between Small mains cables used for industrial,
control cabinets where a number of control commercial and domes�c applica�ons.
signals are required; or for use in any areas
where control of equipment is required.
NEUTRAL SCREENS
CONDUIT WIRES For use in various situa�ons,
copper neutral screens supply
Used for the wiring of switch boards, control panels
the main power from the point of
and earth wiring in houses. Wiring where the conduit
supply to buildings, equipment, sheds, etc.
wire is run inside a protec�ve enclosure
(plas�c or metal conduits).
CANTOL CABLES
For use in various situa�ons to supply the main power from the
point of supply.
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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 7
TOOL BOX TALK
WORKING
W
inter conditions can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on the worksite. Some of
the more common examples include the increase in slip and fall accidents, or health risks such as
hypothermia. So, with the temperatures dropping its time to think about protecting yourself and
your workers from the Winter elements. Below are some tips to keep you and your team safe.
1. 2.
DEHYDRATION ICY SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT
We all recognise the Just as bridges freeze more quickly than the roads leading to them,
importance of keeping a scaffolds, ladders, and similar surfaces typically begin to ice well
supply of water nearby on before ground surfaces. The reason is they are open elevated and
Summer days but staying allow cold air to circulate around them. Early morning dew and rain
hydrated in the in the Winter can turn to ice if temperatures start to drop. Be sure to check that
is just as important as it is ice hasn’t begun to form and either remove it or remove the crew
during the summer months. member from the hazard.
More energy is exerted
3.
when working in the cold
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
conditions as the body is
Clothing should be worn in multiple polypropylenes, polyester, or
working hard to keep warm.
merino layers the air between the layers of clothing provides better
The extra layers of clothing
insulation. The outer layer should be hi-vis, rain, and wind proof,
people wear to stay warm
and allow for easy opening and removal.
can also dehydrate them
surprisingly quickly. All the Exposed areas, such as head, hands and feet are just as important
layers of clothing hold heat, as the body. Gloves are an obvious option but beware they can
so the body must perspire to become bulky and affect a workers handling, try hand warmers and
cool down. Treat cold days insulated handles on tools.
just the same as hot days Buy footwear that is well padded, insulated and made from
and make workers aware of material like leather so the shoe can breathe.
dehydration. THORZT is a We all know a great deal of heat is lost through the head, a
great tasting, scientifically problem which is compounded by the fact that hard hats do not
proven mix of cutting-edge provide protection against the cold. If a hard hat is needed, wear a
branch chain amino acids, tight-fitting beanie made of polypropylene or merino underneath.
combined with magnesium
4.
and a formulated blend of
electrolytes for optimum PLAN
hydration in all conditions To avoid the harsh winter conditions, plan work that is appropriate
and is available at your local to the weather. Following the above steps will help to ensure that
Redpaths branch. winter does not slow down you and your crew.
8 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020IN GOT WINTER PPE?
Redpaths have you covered (literally)
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey Merino beanie
Merino knit tops
Fleece
Hoodies
Fleece Lined
Sting Frost
Gloves
Bison Stamina
Jackets
Brass Monkey
Merino leggings
Available at
your local branch
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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 11PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
POLAR PRO G3
WORKLIGHT
IP65, 20W, 2200 Lumens
Aluminium casing in shock absorbing rubber coating
Adjustable handle with adjustable grade magnets
Heavy duty braided USB cable
Slot for tripod
Built-in Lithium-Ion battery power bank
Charge time 3.5 hours
Work time up to 6 hours
$89.95
+gst
Code: polarpro
KEEPING IT KIWI
BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL
12 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020GRIZZLY
HEADLIGHT
$29.95
+gst
Code: HL400
Rechargeable motion sensor Beam Range: 80 metres
Brightness 250 + 150 Lumens Burn time: 3 hours (high), 6 hours (low)
IP65 Battery: Lithium-Ion 3.7V 1200mAh
SCORPION
HEADLIGHT
$49.95
+gst
Code: scorpion
Zoomable, rechargeable motion sensor Burn time: 3 hours (high), 7 hours (low)
Brightness 500 Lumens Battery: Lithium-Ion 3.7V 1800mAh
Beam Range: 120 metres
FREE
Redpaths
beanie with any
headlight purchased*
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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 13NO CUTTING FEES
NO CUTTING FEES
NO MINIMUM ORDER VALUE
NO MINIMUM ORDER VALUE
NO MINIMUM ORDER LENGTH
NO MINIMUM ORDER LENGTH
ON ALL FIRSTFLEX STOCKED CABLES
ONYES
ALL FIRSTFLEX STOCKED CABLES
- THAT MEANS FROM 0.22mm2 TO 500mm2
YES - THAT MEANS FROM 0.22mm2 TO 500mm2
AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL REDPATHS BRANCH
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14 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020DATA SHEET
PRODUCT
DLR9
LED DOWNLIGHT
DLR9
The Lumax DLR9 downlight is suitable for all residential
and commercial applications where high quality ,excellent
colour rendering and reliable lighting is required.
A very high quality engineered product utilizing Epistar
LEDs ensure perfect light distribution and smooth
dimming if required.
The Lumax DLR9 features “Natural Colour” high Colour
Rendering Index LEDs (CRI>90) for much improved
colour accuracy and visual comfort
Able to be covered by thermal insulation meeting IC-F
and IC-4 standards and easy to install.
The remote driver consists of large terminal connectors
and screws for ease of installation as well as looping
possibilities if need.
The driver may be prewired into the project with the
simple quick connectors used for final installation.
IC-4 INPUT VOLTAGE
IC-F Natural
FITTING COLOURS:
240V
ABUTTED &
Black White
COLOUR
COVERED
OUTPUT POWER
Lumax DLR9 9W
Input 240V
Body Aluminium Die cast
LUMENS
Diffuser PMMA Opal
850
Driver Remote
LED Diodes Epistar SMD
Beam angle 90 deg ADJ COL TEMP
Wattage 9 Watt 3,000K
Dimmable Phase cut-off
Lumen output 850lm
DIMMABLE
Power Factor (PFC) >.90
CRI (Colour Rendering Index) >90
YES
CCT (Correlated Colour Temp) 3000K
IP Rating IP65 CUT HOLE
Cut out 90mm 90MM
Height 45mm
Overall diam 106mm
Operating Temp range -20+50 deg WARRANTY
Electrical Class Class II 5 YEARS
Warranty 5 years
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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 15PODCASTS
PODCASTS
Travel from job to job whilst
listening to some of our favourite podcasts
ROADSIDE STORIES
NEW ZEALAND · MANATŪ TAONGA - MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND
HERITAGE (NZ)
A series of audio guides from the major highways and roads around New Zealand.
Explore the history and places of New Zealand in this tour of attractions along the
roadside.
NZ WARS: THE STORIES OF RUAPEKAPEKA
RADIO NEW ZEALAND
AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed
conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
This crucial moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and little
known today. In this podcast, Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the
battle, the famous trench warfare and its legacy today.
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
iHeartRadio
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising,
chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks then look no further. Josh
and Chuck have you covered.
If you find yourself wondering the answers to random questions, then this is the
podcast for you. Enter this podcast, which breaks down how things work (yes,
including Covid-19) and answers questions, from how pinball works, to why time
seems to speed up as you age.
MY KIWI LIFE
- WILL FLEMING AND PODCASTS NZ
Gorilla Voice Media
A Kiwi podcast that shares stories and intriguing learnings from fascinating Kiwis -
and from intrepid host Will Fleming
16 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020TERRAZZA
INSTANT RADIANT HEATER
Keeping the
Outdoors Alive
TERRAZZA
INSTANT RADIANT HEATER
• Long range 2000W heat projection
• IP65 outdoor application
• Commercial indoor application
Outdoor Living Extended
Powerful long range heat projection is delivered by new low glare amber halogen lamp and reflector technology.
Great for home, public outdoor hospitality areas like cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as commercial indoor
applications.
Propelling the energy of a great alfresco environment has just become a lot easier with the powerful new
technology Manrose Terrazza.
JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 17GADGETS
Keeping it Kiwi
SELF-DRIVE VEHICLES
INTEGRATED SELF-DRIVING ECO-SYSTEM
Ohmio
Ohmio is safe, stress-free, and sustainable and innovator of Intelligent Transport
mobility for everyone. Never tired, Systems. Ohmio vehicles can connect with
distracted, or impulsive, ohmio is other vehicles, infrastructure, and traffic
dependable. No driving licenses, no age management systems. This connectivity
restrictions or designated driver, ohmio helps them achieve greater efficiency and
is easy. Reducing congestion, improving safety while giving clients, regulators, and
accessibility without fumes or noise, ohmio traffic managers greater control.
is a breath of fresh air. Integrating cutting-edge transformative
Ohmio self-driving vehicle technology was technologies to find efficiencies, improve
created by New Zealand company HMI safety and convenience, Ohmio is driven to
Technologies, a global technology company improve the way we move.
DIGITAL HELMET DISPLAY
FOR SAFER AND SMARTER RIDING
Reyedr
Locally run in Auckland New Zealand, Reyedr REYEDR offers a fully-fledged solution for
Introduces the REYEDR Heads-Up Display the leisure motorcyclist with our HUD as the
that attaches to your motorcycle helmet and primary user interface that will eventually
shows you speed, navigation, distance, caller replace your dashboard. The HUD
id and more! The device is a true HUD and along with REYEDR smartphone
utilizes the latest in holographic technology to App deliver key information about
display a virtual image at infinite focus. the bike, route and ride group.
WEARABLE RECOVERY
VIBRATION TECH TO POWER YOUR RECOVERY
Myovolt
Locally run in Christchurch, Myovolt, world leading experts in lightweight and comfortable
wearable electronics have developed technology embedded garments to wear and molds around
for elite athletes, Olympic teams and sportswear brands around the the body without restricting
globe. Myovolt is a patented wearable recovery technology that targets movement.
Vibration Massage Therapy directly onto the body. Easy to wear in any
Combining therapeutic vibration together with a gentle situation, simply wrap
warming effect to massage and relieve muscle Myovolt over your clothing
soreness and stiffness. By promoting circulation or use it directly against
and stimulating blood flow Myovolt aids faster the skin. Convenient
recovery of muscles and joints after any to use, carry it with you for on-demand massage
physical activity. wherever you are. Featuring state of the art vibration technology,
It can be used to warm-up, loosen digital controls, a unique flexible design that contours the body and
and reduce stiffness in muscles weighing in at only 100 grams / 3.5 oz. it’s the softest, lightest and
before sports or exercise. It is most streamlined vibration technology anywhere.
18 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020APPS OF THE MONTH
NZ COVID TRACER
The Ministry of Health’s official contact tracing mobile app. It helps
you protect your friends, whānau and community by enabling
faster tracing of the people you’ve come into close contact with.
NZ COVID Tracer creates a digital diary of the places you visit when you scan
QR codes on display at the entrances to business premises, other organisations
and public buildings.
You can also register your contact information through the app to make sure
the National Close Contact Service can get in touch if they need to.
The Ministry of Health has worked closely with the Privacy Commissioner and
independent security experts during the development of NZ COVID Tracer to
ensure your privacy and data security are protected.
Any information you decide to record with NZ COVID Tracer will be stored
securely on your phone and deleted automatically after 31 days. Any personal
information you choose to share with contact tracers will be used only for
public health purposes and never for enforcement.
Visit www.health.govt.nz/NZ-COVID-Tracer for further information.
NEW ZEALAND
TRAVEL GUIDE
This tourist guide is built to be used
offline. No connection to Internet required. A practical
city guide designed to be used by itineraries. There are
four different itineraries for the city depending on the
duration of your journey. Tips and advice provided on
how to get to the city, how to move around, where to
shop, where to go at night, most popular places, safety
tips, etc...
Unlike other guides, New Zealand Travel Guide provides
you with interactive zoomable OFFLINE MAPS showing
attractions, bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals
and many other useful points of interest. You cannot get
lost!. Based on travellers advice, we can guarantee we
have already visited these places and would like to give
you a fancy and practical tool to make your visit a more
enjoyable one.
WELL REVOLUTION
Helps you see your doctor when you can’t get to
your doctor.
Have safe and private consultations with your
own doctor or a Well Revolution doctor, all on your schedule,
from the comfort and privacy of your home anywhere in New
Zealand.
No waiting rooms, no paper prescriptions and no pharmacy
checkout lines. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your
nearest pharmacy to pick up, or have them delivered to your
home.
Simply message your doctor whenever you need them.
Your message is sent directly to your doctor and you will be
notified as soon as they respond. If needed, your doctor can
start a live video call with you.
JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 19Distributed by Computer Dynamics
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While Stocks Last.
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call 0800 273 372
20 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020FREE Job Management Software
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JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 21PDL 56 series – Make the right choice
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22 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020QUALITY INDUSTRIAL
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LIFE OUT
PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER TO ENTREPRENEUR
GETTING INTO BUSINESS IS experience. I ran my own insurance Wyatt, “It happened six weeks before
business for a few years while I was the Rugby World Cup, so that was full
A STEEP LEARNING CURVE still playing and, on my days off, I on and a big challenge for the family.
would see my clients and did some Jenna’s kidney is doing well, and we
FOR MOST PEOPLE. WYATT more education. have got an understanding of how it
CROCKETT, WHO TELLS IT “In my last year with the Crusaders – works, but with her reduced immunity
after my wife Jenna and I bought the she has to be careful especially with
STRAIGHT, SHARES WHAT Stirling Sports Nelson franchise – I things like COVID-19.”
HE HAS LEARNED ABOUT used my personal development time Jenna’s illness also helped the couple
to do work experience in my friend’s to focus on what they wanted from
OWNING A BUSINESS. HE Stirling Sports store in Rangiora. life after rugby. “During the second
half of my career I was conscious
INFORMS US HOW THE “But I wish I had done some business
study before I had kids. I should have of what I was going to do after
CROCKETT'S DEAL WITH done a degree or diploma. Once you rugby. I looked into a few things like
have children, it chews up your spare commercial real estate and insurance
WHAT BUSINESS THROWS to see if they were the right fit. We
time and while you’re playing rugby
AT THEM AND SHARES you have time to do some study.” also wanted to move back to Nelson
as my wife’s family had always
Wyatt didn’t expect to be playing
HOW HE HAS UTILISED holidayed there.
rugby for so long. “At the start of my
HIS TIME IN RUGBY TO career, I was grateful to get picked “I was scrolling through businesses
to play one game. I didn’t expect to for sale on Trade Me and saw the
HELP GET INTO THE make it to Super Rugby level as I was Nelson Stirling Sports on there. We
just a battler, so I surprised myself.” had friends in Rangiora who owned
BUSINESS SECTOR. WYATT the store there and the sporting
But it wasn’t always an easy run for
HIGHLIGHTS HOW WHAT connection made sense. Sports was
the 71-test All Black. “Early on in my
an industry I still wanted to be a part
HE LEARNED IN RUGBY career as an All Black it was tough
of and I thought I would be excited to
times on the fields with non-selection.
get up each morning and go to work.
HAS HELPED IN BUSINESS. Dealing with things like that is why
It is a franchise modelled business
you need a balanced life. You need
with 61 stores in New Zealand with a
With 202 games to his name, he stuff outside of rugby and you need
strong focus on footwear, apparel and
might be the highest capped Super to be able to focus on what is great
accessories and stocks global brands
Rugby player in history, but Wyatt in your life. The skills I learned around
like Nike, adidas, Champion, Asics,
Crockett is pretty frank when he that have really helped with the ups
Tommy Hilfiger, Converse and Vans so
says, “The first four or five years as a and downs of running a business.
it was appealing. We purchased it in
professional player I did not use my “You learn not to ride the 2018 and kept the previous owners on
personal development time wisely. I rollercoaster so much – enjoy the managing it to help with the focus on
didn’t maximise that time and I really good times but don’t get too over the goodwill.
wish I had.” top about it. Try to keep pretty even-
“You do learn as you go. We were
However, the former All Black, keeled as there are always good and
new to business and didn’t have
Crusader, Tasman and Canterbury bad times.”
clearly defined roles, so that has
forward also proudly claims, “In Outside of rugby, the Crocketts were been something we have brought
the last five years of my rugby also battling Jenna’s kidney disease – in. Jenna and I complement each
career I was really interested in my reflux nephropathy. She was fortunate other as a team. Jenna is in charge of
personal development and tried to get a live kidney transplant from merchandising the store, organising
different things, which included work a close friend in 2015. According to the roster and communications
36 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JULY-AUGUST 2020SIDE
for the day-to-day running of the lot of the skills he learned in rugby experience while they work for you to
store. I am in charge of controlling in his business. “Everything you be a positive one.
stock, finances and the back office. learn in rugby is so transferable – “When it comes to teamwork, I used
However, when it’s busy it’s all hands work ethic, discipline, being results what I learned in rugby. You need to
on deck on the shop floor. Being driven, motivation to succeed, time understand your team and get a feel
adaptable is important in a small management (I was a shocker with for how people work. You also need
business. Defined roles give clarity to my time management before rugby.) to celebrate your successes.”
ensure things run smoothly at work
And there have been successes to
and home and there is no doubling
celebrate – in their first year, they
up. It also helps to make sure the
experienced the second highest
home and work life balance is right, I'VE ENJOYED BEING growth for a New Zealand franchise.
and it limits the stuff you bring home.
“It is cool to see your business
Being self-employed, you schedule ABLE TO TRANSFER succeed and grow, for things you
your roster the way you want to, so
implement to have effect and for
it allows us to do school pick-ups WHAT I LEARNED individual touches come to light.”
and drop-offs and for a parent to be
there after school. Jenna is great at FROM RUGBY INTO Many individual touches come from
reminding me to leave work at work Jenna, who has an interior design
and be present at home. Our goal is BUSINESS, AND background. “She has great skills at
to have a second store at some stage window dressing as does one of our
when the timing is right.
WE HAVE LOVED staff. I am really average at that, so I
stay out of merchandising the store
“You need to keep working on THE PROCESS OF and window dressing.”
your mental fitness and it is about
balancing your life out – make sure LEARNING AND Wyatt’s strength is his sporting
you continue to watch the kids play knowledge and clients have benefited
sport, keep them connected, have a OWNING OUR OWN from that. When asked if being a
day off in the weekend to get away high-profile rugby player helps draws
from it all and have family time.”
BUSINESS AND ALL the customers in, he jokes: “The older
ladies want to talk rugby but the
The Crocketts have two young boys, THE GROWTH THAT young ones have no idea of who I am.
Sonny and Emmett. Wyatt has found
getting involved in kids’ sports has COMES WITH IT. “But I know what boots to offer
helped them make new connections customers and, having done a lot of
in the community, and he’ll be - WYATT CROCKETT training, I have a good understating
coaching his youngest son’s team this of footwear. We get plenty of training
year. “I am just happy to help the kids so I have learned a fair bit about
out and enjoying watching the kids tights and bras, which I knew nothing
I lead by example so am always at
play.” about. You have got to have the
work early as it sets a good example.
right fit for your shape,” he states
Even when he was refereeing, the We employ young people and they
knowledgeably.
former All Black got plenty of advice learn from me.
from the sideline. “It’s only under- Wyatt’s biggest challenge has been
“Just like young players, you need to
tens! It was great that I was treated getting his head around stock levels,
give the chance for staff to grow and
like every other referee though. New something that has come to the fore
learn, and you hope that creating a
Zealanders love the game and have recently. As with many businesses,
good working environment means
great minds, so I was cracking up the impact of COVID-19 has been
they are excited about coming to
laughing.” brutal as the lockdown halted their
work. It is important to make their
business completely.
Crockett is open about utilising a time enjoyable. You want their
JULY-AUGUST 2020 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 37RUGBY EDITORIAL CONTINUED
“With Jenna’s low immunity she had “For the first three weeks of lockdown Maurice Trapp Group. “I put the
already self-isolated for ten days prior there was nothing happening, so we insurance business on the back-
to the lockdown. We were completely used that as a planning phase for burner temporarily when we moved
cut off from cashflow for at least a what people were going to want. We from Christchurch. As the business
month, so the forecasting for sales focused on cutting back anything is at a point that it is efficient and the
was 90 per cent down. The stock that wasn’t a guaranteed seller. We staff are more capable, I’ve been able
came in and we had to pay for it out tried to stick to the core range and to step back and do a bit more with
of our reserves as there was no cash high stock-turn merchandise. the insurance. COVID-19 proved it was
flowing in. My advice would be to “Once we were allowed to do good have a bit of diversity. It has
have cash reserves to cover a tough essential click and collect, we focused definitely made us think about having
period. on servicing our locals. It has been a another income stream.
“For our business, it has been about challenge. We are grateful that locals “It was always part of the plan, but
managing and understanding stock have supported us, so at level three the timing was the right to revive
levels, learning the trends and making we did some big discounting to move the insurance side. I have learned
sure you’re not stockpiling. ‘What stock. You have to try to adapt by business knowledge from the Stirling
comes in has to go out’ has never changing your game plan. To repay Sports store, which is transferable to
been more critical than now. the support we got from locals, we my insurance work. A key component
“Similar to being a rugby player, if gave away five-dollar coffee vouchers of that is covering the injury, illness or
you put in the prep and the hard work with our phone sales, so we could death of a key person to the business
that pays off if you try and take short support other local businesses.” because if you take out that person,
cuts and wing it without putting in The company’s franchise support has you need to have continuity. An
the prep that is where you get hurt. given the couple good guidance on income protection policy to cover the
different areas. “You don’t feel like loss of a key person to the business is
“In our industry, when it comes to
you’re out on your own. The world advisable.
buying merchandise, you can click a
few buttons and end up with stock we live in is so fast and fashion is “I’ve enjoyed being able to transfer
that won’t move. We follow trends changing quickly. You make mistakes what I learned from rugby into
but are realistic about our area, which but having that group to call on has business, and we have loved the
might not be like other faster fashion been great. They also have systems process of learning and owning our
areas. After a few years, we are for tracking your business across the own business and all the growth
learning the staple things that people country, which is great to see how that comes with it. I’d encourage all
want and wear but no one could have you are going just like on a rugby players to make the most of their
foreseen the impact of COVID-19, so table, but there is flexibility to cater time in rugby to soak up as much
that is just something we will have for your local clientele and make knowledge as they can and to do
to try to ride out. We managed to adjustments to suit your market.” some work experience in areas
keep our five staff and that is our plan Not one to put his eggs in one basket, that interest them while they are
going forward. Wyatt has returned to the insurance getting paid to make the most of the
industry as the Nelson adviser for opportunities rugby offers.”
WYATT HAS SOME ADVICE FOR OTHER PLAYERS
WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING INTO BUSINESS:
Do your homework. Different people have different Pay attention to figures –
motives so use independent numbers can be twisted when
Make sure you have people you
advice and your own intuition. you are purchasing, so get good
trust around you.
Ask yourself the hard questions advice.
Have a business mentor – we all
– is this a business I can make If you are working with your
have gaps in our knowledge and
a difference in, enjoy and grow, partner have defined roles and
we have areas for growth.
and is it going to be stimulating clarity. Work to each other’s
Build a good team around enough to keep me interested? strengths and weaknesses.
you including your lawyer,
It is better to put in the work Have enough cash reserves to
accountant and mentor.
early and get an understanding cover a tough period.
Seek independent advice. You what you are getting into than
will get information from people Have insurance cover if
figuring it out later. This is
you are buying from, in my case, something happens to a key
important when negotiating the
the franchise group, but have it person in your business.
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THOUGHTS
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W
e’re living in strange times. I’ve just finished Technically, I’m like so many others in NZ and around the
up my opening race of the season in the DFM world right now. Temporarily unemployed, rationing the
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...and then I woke up. I’m 30 now. I’ve been doing this race car thing my whole
It’s just like the movies. It was all a dream...an illusion. life - and as a ‘Pro’ since 2012 - but I feel like I’ve got
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confined to our homes in a once-in-a-lifetime (we hope) we end the compressed 2020 season in Cromwell
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has been the measure of what we’ve gotten out of it. I, for the race and even do some hot laps for some very lucky
one, have relished the opportunity for self-improvement individuals in the 700hp Audi V8 I’ll be wrestling around
and upskilling with no distractions of the fast-paced, the track.
technology driven world we now live in. Here’s hoping the next time I check in with Circuit Breaker,
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me back. In this time of crisis, I count Redpaths and the Take care, stay safe and stay strong. Kia Kaha.
Saunders family as one of these key pillars in my life. They
have stood by me through thick and thin in my own high
octane life of motorsport, including now when the world is
in limbo and effectively on hiatus.
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