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New Zealanders
  The earlier you start thinking                                      “We are firm believers
about your financial future, the                                    that investing is for all New
easier it is.                                                       Zealanders,” Fleur says.
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wealth, contact the team at Craigs                                  and managing investment
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Everything to turn a
house into a home
  SOFT furnishings are what turn              Business Management in Invercargill
houses into homes.                            before settling in Gisborne 10 years ago.
  Woodrose Furnishings, on the corner           Woodrose Furnishings is a family
of Roebuck and Norman roads, is a well-       business, and Kanwal’s husband,
established and long-standing business in     Harpreet, takes care of installations.
Gisborne with a history that spans over         The team at Woodrose are ready to
45 years.                                     offer expert advice on soft furnishings.
  It is second to none when it comes to         Their product range includes curtains,
selection.                                    Roman blinds, roller blinds, venetian
  The shop has an experienced team of         blinds, vertical blinds, shutters and
talented fabric and curtain specialists to    curtain tracks.
advise on soft furnishing requirements          They are also able to make squabs,
for your home or business.                    cushions, bedspreads, loose covers and
   Kanwal Brar has been involved with         duvet covers on-site in their workroom.
Woodrose Furnishings for 10 years, first        They offer a free measure and quote as             The team at Juve are (top row, from left) Chanel Bezuidenhout, Talia
as a part-time employee, then full-time,      part of their service.                               Rangihuna-Taylor, Micayla Brimmer, LaNae Fisk, Kathy Smith (bottom row, from
and five years ago she took over the            Woodrose cover the residential and
business as owner/operator.                   commercial market and offer in-home                  left) Sally Wright, Candice Janse Van Rensburg.
  Originally from the state of Punjab in      installations.
Northern India, Kanwal has been around
textiles since childhood.
  She recalls picking cotton with her
family as a child and turning it into yarn.
                                                Curtains are made to order in the
                                              workroom and the skilled team offer
                                              customers a range of styles including
                                              single pleat, pencil pleat, eyelets, inverted
                                                                                                   Gisborne’s go-to clinic
  Her mother would then weave, spin           pleats and French pleats.
and dye it at their home.
  Kanwal completed a three-year
diploma in fashion design through
the Government Institute of Garment
                                                Woodrose Furnishings cover Wairoa,
                                              Gisborne, Matawai, Tiniroto and East
                                              Coast areas.
                                                The showroom is open from 8.30am to
                                                                                                   for nearly 40 years
Technology in Punjab.                         5pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays                 PEOPLE often wonder what the secret            •฀People฀–฀the฀Maori฀proverb฀says฀it฀all:฀
  After moving to New Zealand, she            from 10am to 12.30pm.                                of success truly is, especially when it       He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata. It is
completed a postgraduate diploma in                                                                comes to business, which can be difficult     the people, the people, the people. It is the
                                                                                                   because there are a lot of variables that     organisation’s responsibility to assist its
                                                                                                   are hard to control.                          staff to live a good and fruitful life through
                                                                                                     Markets change with fluctuating levels      fair pay, respect, opportunities, and the
                                                                                                   of economic activity, price increases,        provision of a safe environment.
                                                                                                   staff turnover, dynamics of personalities,       •฀Adaptation฀–฀Being฀able฀to฀adapt฀to฀
                                                                                                   supply, and demand.                           current trends and to be flexible enough
                                                                                                     To top this off, everyone is dealing with   to maintain excellence while making
                                                                                                   the changes brought about through Covid.      necessary adjustments along the way.
                                                                                                   While all these issues are very relevant,        Juve is Gisborne’s award-winning skin
                                                                                                   some businesses still weather the storm,      studio and medi-spa. They have won local
                                                                                                   and Juve is one of them. Juve has been        and national business awards showcasing
                                                                                                   Gisborne’s go-to clinic with a couple of      their professionalism and attention to
                                                                                                   re-brandings for nearly 40 years.             detail. They recognise their clients need
                                                                                                     There are five reasons why Juve is a        advice on internal and external holistic
                                                                                                   leader in the skin and beauty industry —      care.
                                                                                                     •฀Resilience฀—฀keeping฀a฀strong฀enough฀        They have added another dimension by
                                                                                                   position to thrive in the good times and      sharing their space with a psychologist, as
                                                                                                   recover and survive in the bad times.         the mindset of people is another critical
                                                                                                   Accurate risk management, planning, and       aspect of healthcare.
                                                                                                   quick action when required.                      “We have internationally accredited
                                                                                                     •฀Leadership฀—฀great฀communication฀         therapists and doctor-led protocols to
                                                                                                   and logical direction while being open to     ensure safety and expertise. Also, our
                                                                                                   new ideas.                                    registered nurse has vast experience and
                                                                                                     •฀Authentic฀brand฀—฀knowing฀your฀           skill in injectable procedures. Furthermore,
                                                                                                   values and staying true to your identity.     we have added new updated treatments
                                                                                                   “We understand what our clients want and      and medical-grade technology to make our
                                                                                                   expect, and we strive to deliver the Juve     clients’ journey the best. We look forward
                                                                                                   experience at every point of the journey.”    to seeing you soon.”

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                                                                                            A slice of pizza heaven
                                                                                            in the ‘Neighbourhood’
                                                                                               AMID the buzz of the Ballance Street          He likes to support other local
                                                                                            Village is the stylish and popular            businesses as much as he can by using
                                                                                            Neighbourhood Pizzeria.                       local ingredients where possible.
                                                                                               After five years of running the               He is excited to have Sunshine
                                                                                            business out of a shipping container          Brewing on board as a supplier and he
                                                                                            opposite Pharmacy 53, owner/operator          stocks local wines as well.
                                                                                            Marcel Campbell took the step and                Marcel has a team of young and
                                                                                            graduated into a premises where the           vibrant staff on board, including school
                                                                                            business could evolve and grow.               students who are getting experience in
                                                                                               “The time was right for us . . . we took   the hospitality industry.
                                                                                            the leap and walked across the road (and         It reminds him of his own humble
                                                                                            into the former Cafe Villaggio premises),”    beginnings — as a dishwasher for his
                                                                                            Marcel says.                                  sister Amy and brother-in-law David
                                                                                               The business certainly did grow and        when they owned Cafe Villaggio.
                                                                                            evolve, and it now has a loyal following of      The Neighbourhood Pizzeria offers
                                                                                            happy and satisfied customers.                a great indoor or outdoor dining
                                                                                               The Neighbourhood Pizzeria is              experience.
                                                                                            definitely the place to be these days.           During the summer months, there’s
                                                                                               Marcel’s enthusiasm and passion for        live music on Sundays in the seated
                                                                                            creating pizzas is infectious and his goal    garden area and in the throes of winter,
                                                                                            is defined.                                   live music is offered indoors, which is a
                                                                                               “I want this to be the best place in       spacious area with stylish decor.
SPECIAL STORE: The Stone Studio team (from left) Sandra Barker, Monica                      New Zealand to eat pizza and to be the           Soft red lighting creates a warm
CC Jones, Kristina Bowden and Grace Roddick (with Roxy Adams absent) offer                  best place for a night out in Gizzy.”         ambience indoors, which is both
customers a unique range of greenstones and gift ideas.                                        The new winter menu is out and there       appealing and welcoming.
                                                                                            are fresh ideas including a “pizza of the        It’s a place to sit, relax, socialise and
                                                                                            week”.                                        indulge in a delicious range of gourmet

Something special for                                                                           “The idea (for the pizza of the week)
                                                                                            is to create weird and different toppings
                                                                                            using fresh and seasonal ingredients.”
                                                                                                                                          pizzas, while also sipping a locally-made
                                                                                                                                          beer or fine wine.
                                                                                                                                             Drop by the Neighbourhood Pizzeria
                                                                                               Marcel is all about being local.           for a slice of local.

all at The Stone Studio
   The Stone Studio, situated at the            The friendly and knowledgeable staff
 beach end of Stanley Road, invite           are on hand to assist with any queries.
 customers to take a moment out of their        Gift wrapping is also available at no
 busy day to relax, browse and take in the   extra charge.
 energy of this special shop.                   Customers can buy a barista-made
   The unique store offers a range of        coffee or hot chocolate while they browse
 greenstone and bone carvings, jewellery,    the store, or sample the impressive range
 crystals, gift ideas and so much more.      of homemade fudge before deciding
    Established in 1997 by Ewan and          which delicious flavours to purchase.
 Sandra Parker, the business has steadily       Three talented carvers — Ewan
 grown and adapted to customer needs.        Parker, Guy Parker and Wayne Turnbull
   The Stone Studio has become an iconic     — are on site, allowing visitors to view
 place of interest for locals and visitors   the work that goes into making each
 alike.                                      exquisite carving.
   Products are varied and include               The Stone Studio also offer an
 chakra candles, meditation stones,          engraving service for jewellery and
 keep cups, glassware, incense, natural      trophies.
 soaps and body products, inspirational         If you are searching for a memorable
 books and cards, and wall and window        gift head to The Stone Studio . . . you will
 hangings.                                   be sure to find something special.

           Giftware personalised for you!

                        GREENSTONE CARVING | PAUA SHELL | STONE | WOOD

                237 Stanley Road • Gisborne • 06-867 3900
40469-01

           info@stonestudionz.co.nz • www.stonestudionz.co.nz                                                                                                                  40517-01
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: Pharmacy 53 healthcare professionals (from
left) David Hyland, Sarah Dymock, Courtney Emms, Raymond Sue and Nigel
Campbell (owner).

A pharmacy and more                                                                                   HOMELY: Nigel Campbell, Yvonne Beaufoy and Jo Kelly of Village Homeware at
                                                                                                      Ballance Street Village — Gisborne’s go-to place for an on-trend and tasteful
                                                                                                      selection of homeware, furniture and design.
   THE success of a pharmacy is largely       which requires a good design to allow
dependent on the quality and accessibility
of the professional services it provides.
   In an increasingly confusing and
inaccessible primary healthcare system,
pharmacies are often the first point of
                                              everything to flow harmoniously.”
                                                 Help of specialist retail designers is
                                              needed to create an environment for
                                              retail and professional services to work
                                              together.
                                                                                                      Homeware ‘jewel’
contact.
   Pharmacies and pharmacists have
become the most easily accessible
healthcare professionals and Pharmacy
                                                 Pharmacy 53 has a large retail
                                              space to provide over-the-counter
                                              healthcare options for the treatment of
                                              pain, allergies, coughs and colds, and
                                                                                                      in the heart of
53 is no exception.
   Pharmacy 53 has a lot to offer and its
services are available seven days a week
till late.
   Its four pharmacists have become
                                              an increasing demand for alternative
                                              treatments and health supplements to
                                              complement dispensed medicines.
                                                 It recently incorporated a Hardy’s
                                              Health Hub into its health supplement
                                                                                                      Ballance St Village
increasingly busy with professional           category to better satisfy an increasing                   Village Homeware is located next          homewares from New Zealand design
consultations, including vaccinations,        demand for natural healthcare.                          door to Pharmacy 53 in a renovated           house Citta Design, which allows us
urinary tract infections, emergency              The pharmacy’s retail space also caters              and transformed 1940s stucco house on        to access an impressive range of New
contraception and even wound treatment.       to the health beauty and cosmetics needs                Ormond Road.                                 Zealand-designed ceramics, dinnerware,
   Pharmacy 53 owner Nigel Campbell           of customers.                                              It is the brainchild of Pharmacy 53       furniture and bedding,” Yvonne says.
says this trend has been apparent for a          Along with Shiseido, Revlon and L’oreal              owner Nigel Campbell and partner                 “In line with our desire to feel
while and is one of the reasons private       products, the pharmacy stocks natural                   Yvonne Beaufoy, who owns Beaufoy             warm and comfortable in our homes,
consultation rooms were included in the       skincare products from Antipodes, Sukin                 fashion store on Gladstone Road.             particularly in winter, you will find
pharmacy refit completed in 2020.             and Trilogy, so customers are spoilt for                   The couple opened the store just before   an impressive and extensive range of
   The bulk of actual prescription            choice.                                                 Christmas four years ago as a pop-up         cushions, throws and floor rugs.”
processing is handled by four dispensary         Pharmacy 53 has always been a                        shop, but such has been its popularity,         Yvonne has been surprised with their
technicians. They also do a lot of work       destination gift store and the new                      that it is now a permanent popular           sales of floor rugs although notes what
following up prescription queries and,        pharmacy has a large giftware and                       addition to a surprisingly diverse mix       rugs can bring to a room.
says Nigel, are “worth their weight in        children’s gift area complemented by its                of retail, service and food outlets in the      “The appearance of a room can be
gold”.                                        companion store —Village Homeware —                     ever-popular Ballance Street Village.        completely transformed by adding a
   “A pharmacy has to be a lot of things      located next door.                                         The mix of homeware and other             tastefully-selected floor rug for the rest
to a lot of people and providing a mix of        Gift wrapping is, of course, free.                   surprises on offer at Village Homeware       of the items in the room to build from”.
retail and professional services in the          Nigel says: “we are now ready for you                is staggering. You will be pleasantly           “Although space is now limited, one
same physical space is a unique situation     . . . are you ready for us?”                            surprised by the range of items available    of the reasons for opening the store was
                                                                                                      at this store.                               to allow us to stock some of the larger
                                                                                                         Yvonne and Nigel say that since the       items that can’t be stocked at Pharmacy
                                                                                                      lockdown of last year they have noticed      53.”
                                                                                                      customers have refocused their attention        Because of the popularity of the store,
                                                                                                      to their home as their sanctuary. They       Nigel and Yvonne are planning for
                                                                                                      are striving to make their homes more        further renovations to the building in
                                                                                                      comfortable and pleasant to live in.         the near future to enhance the retail
                                                                                                          “Village Homeware is the proud           experience at Village Homeware.
                                                                                                      stockist of an extensive range of               Watch this space.

‘A LOT OF THINGS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE’: Pharmacy 53 provides a mix of retail
and professional services. Among a team “worth their weight in gold” are (from
left): Ronnie Tehei, Wendy Fleetwood, Debbie Kerr, Birgitt Whyte, Brooke Allen,
Jasmine Taylor and Helen Potaka.

  Phone 867 3038
                                                                                           40516-01

                                                                                                       40955-01

  Ballance Street Village • Open late 7 days
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                                                                                                ‘IF WE DON’T KNOW, WE WILL FIND OUT’: That is the philosophy of David
BOOK LOVERS: The team at Paper Plus Gisborne are full of knowledge about                        Preddey (pictured) and his staff at Resene.
the latest and greatest reads. From left: Robyn, Cassie, Fiona, Erin, Anita,
Sophie, Tiana, Emma and Riley.
                                                                                                               Personal touch
Paper Plus keen                                                                                               is key at Resene
to support local                                                                                      PAINT and decorating have been
                                                                                                    at the forefront for Resene’s David
                                                                                                    Preddey and his family since 1982.
                                                                                                      Products may have evolved over
                                                                                                    time but good old-fashioned advice and
                                                                                                                                               we offer is to come in-store, have a
                                                                                                                                               look at a colour chart and try a test
                                                                                                                                               pot.
                                                                                                                                                 “We want to ensure that our
                                                                                                                                               customers get advice and products

community
                                                                                                    service has not.                           tailored to their needs the first time.
                                                                                                      “Our staff have been here for a good       “The philosophy ‘if we don’t know,
                                                                                                    few years,” David says. “Customers         we will find out’ is important in these
                                                                                                    enjoy coming back to familiar faces        Covid-affected times. Shipping and
                                                                                                    and having a catch-up.                     manufacturing are playing havoc with
                                                                                                      “A personal touch is so important in     everyone regardless of the trade.
   Paper Plus Gisborne is much more          at the front counter, while display                    this age of online shopping. Whether         “To keep our customers going on
than just a book store.                      stands of locally-made honey, soaps and                you need a test pot or your whole          their projects it is imperative that we
    The well-laid-out store is brimming      skincare products also take a prime                    house supplied, it doesn’t affect the      are straight up with them, or have the
with books, magazines, puzzles, activity     position.                                              service you receive.                       ability to substitute products.”
books, stationery, crafts and gift ideas.      The work of “in-store artist” and long-                “We have had a few clients who             From Wairoa to the top of the East
   It is a place to browse, inspire and be   time employee Robyn Hansen, who has                    have bought paint online only to find      Coast, David and the team at Resene
inspired.                                    a flair for window displays and sign                   that it is not the colour they imagined.   are proud to supply homes, marae,
   Owner/operator Anita Kingston             writing, is evident in the welcoming                     “Colour is a personal thing and          businesses and farms with their
is very much a “feet on the ground”          and ever-changing footpath sign and                    takes time to choose. The best advice      decorating needs.
person and she is very involved with         window displays.
the daily running of the shop.                 At the Paper Plus Book Lovers Club,
   Anita, who bought the business in
September 2019, comes from a retail
background with 20 years experience
                                             which meets the first Wednesday
                                             of every month, new book titles are
                                             presented along with refreshments and
                                                                                                     For expert
working in Paper Plus stores across
Auckland.
   When the opportunity arose to
                                             nibbles and an opportunity to socialise
                                             and shop.
                                               Giving back to the community is
                                                                                                     decorating
purchase and run the Gisborne
business, Anita knew it was a once in
                                             important to the team and throughout
                                             the year they provide a gold coin gift
                                                                                                       advice
a lifetime opportunity for her and her
family.
   She is supported by an amazing
                                             wrapping service, with proceeds going
                                             to Hospice Tairawhiti.
                                               Three or four times a year they have
                                                                                                     come and
team of eight loyal and experienced
employees who have helped her settle
into the Gisborne community.
                                             a sample books sale table, with a gold
                                             coin donation going towards different
                                             charitable organisations each time.
                                                                                                     talk to our
   Paper Plus Gisborne is big on
supporting locals.
   New release books and anthologies
                                               Paper Plus Gisborne have an active
                                             and up-to-date Facebook page to keep
                                             customers informed of any upcoming
                                                                                                    professional
by local writers are prominently placed      sales, news or events.
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GISBORNE-EAST COAST TEAM: (From left) Rya Lincoln-Green, Helen Taylor, Alex Kempson, Mark Greene, Elana DeWet, Sarah Frank, Lacey Cribb, Rachael
Stoney, Loren Cribb, Rena Van Diest, Alyse Stewart. (Back row) Bas Van Luijk, Adriaan Brits and Andrew Cribb. Missing is Fiona Eagle.

One-stop shop for farm animals
   ON the corner of Childers Road     and administrative “superstars”.     Cribb, who is also part-owner of       Between Gisborne and Wairoa,         This has involved adding on
and Carnarvon Street you will            This variety carries over to      Wairoa Farm Vets.                    Farm Vets cover close to 400         consult rooms, a surgical suite
find the professional and helpful     products stocked in the clinic —        Cribby and his supportive         kilometres of coastline and more     and kennels.
team of East Coast Farm Vets.         production animal drenches, pour-    teams are committed to providing     than 130km inland.                     They will also offer state-of-the-
   This one-stop shop has an          ons and injectables for cattle,      the best animal health service         Recent additions to Wairoa         art X-ray and other diagnostic
impressive, larger-than-life,         sheep and deer, plus high-quality    in the Gisborne, East Coast and      Farm Vets vet team include           modality facilities and will have
spray-painted mural on one of the     equine and dog nutrition. They       Wairoa regions.                      Adriaan Brits and Elana DeWet.       access to specialist surgeons.
walls, which reflects life on the     cover lifestyle farming needs.          Although the two Farm Vet           After working in rural               The project work started at the
East Coast and the animals who           East Coast Farm Vets are          clinics are now standalone           practices, the South African         beginning of 2021 with the aim of
dwell here.                           happy to service farms large         practices, they are supportive       couple made Wairoa their home        completing it by the end of July.
   Much of the work done by this      or small and have products in        of each other’s work and get         and joined the practice as mixed-      With a vet working in the clinic
busy team is on location, covering    smaller sizes to cater for smaller   together regularly for team          animal vets.                         every day, a lot of these services
a vast area of coastline and          herds.                               building, support and socialising.     Veterinarian Alyse Stewart and     are already on offer.
inland farms.                            It might seem strange to some        “The staff are very excited       vet nurse Sarah Frank also joined      “Being able to provide clients
   They offer farmers animal          to see horse feed and supplements    about the ongoing changes and        the growing team in April.           with a full service for farm
health plans for sheep, beef, deer    in a vet clinic but East Coast       growth here and at Wairoa Farm         Alyse has over eight years of      animals and their working dogs
and horses.                           Farm Vets believe good nutrition     Vets,” East Coast Farm Vets          experience as a working dog vet      has always been the goal for
   A lot of their work is seasonal    is the cornerstone of any farm       accounts and project manager         in the region while Sarah has        Wairoa and we are excited it is
and includes cow pregnancy            performance, whether it is           Rya Lincoln-Green says.              four years of experience here on     falling into place,” Helen says,
testing, bull semen collecting and    farm production animals or the          Wairoa Farm Vets is located in    top of seven years prior to moving     East Coast and Wairoa Farm
testing, pre-bull sale assessments,   working team of horses and dogs.     the old Wairoa Star building at 77   to the region.                       Vets are strong supporters of
ram testing, pre-lambing season          They know the benefits            Queen Street.                          One of the drivers for the         local community organisations
requirements and a conveyor           of having well-fed animals              They offer the same services      expanding Wairoa Farm Vets           and other groups. Their collective
crew who vaccinate, drench and        through careful planning and         as East Coast Farm Vets, as well     team is the setting up of a          philosophy is to try to support
administer capsules to ewes.          management, which is why they        as services for dairy cows and       working dog clinic.                  those who have supported them.
   The dynamic team at East           only stock the highest quality of    working dogs.                          “This has always been part of        “We would not be here without
Coast Farm Vets have a variety of     feeds.                                  Established in June 2018, the     the plan,” Wairoa Farm Vets part-    the support of our clients and the
skills, including farm and mixed         East Coast Farm Vets is owned     team have grown from three staff     owner/veterinarian Helen Taylor      community,” says Cribby, “so if we
animal vets, managerial, project      by veterinarian Andrew “Cribby”      members to seven.                    says.                                can give back, then we will.”
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Treasure trove of
crafting supplies
   Nestled down a driveway in             for Janome sewing machines, so they
Ballance Street is the quintessential     are a one-stop shop in the world of
creative world of More Than Fabric.       sewing and crafting.
   It is a wonderland for knitters,         More Than Fabric is not just for
quilters, embroiders, sewers,             the experienced or savvy crafter.
crocheters and the like.                  Newcomers are welcome and can sign
   Established nine years ago, More       up for knitting or sewing classes held
Than Fabric are a thriving locally-       during the evenings or on Saturdays
owned-and-operated business.              at the shop.
   Customers are welcomed by the            These classes are taught by locals
friendly team of Fiona Shepherd and       and reflect the community spirit of
Noeline Proffit (founders and owners),    craftspeople in Gisborne.
and Leonie Brown (shop manager).            It is not just locals who have found
   They have varying degrees of           this goldmine of crafting treasures.
expertise in the world of crafting and      They often have customers from out
are on hand to offer advice.              of town calling in and Fiona says they
   The store is bright, colourful,        regularly “send delicious parcels of   Mike Pero – Mortgage Advisers, Ronelle Boonen and Kirsten Morris.
uplifting and filled with creative        fabric and yarn to customers across

                                                                                  First port of call
possibilities.                            New Zealand, but particularly to the
   It is brimming with fabrics, wool,     South Island”.
cotton, threads, needles, patterns          More Than Fabric also offer support
— and that is just a token array of       to local community groups.
products available.                         They supplied the wool for the
   Anything a customer could possibly
want is there and “if we haven’t got
it, then we will attempt to source it”,
Fiona says.
                                          recent Hospice Tairawhiti blanket
                                          raffle in support of Hospice Awareness
                                          Week and are supporters of The Nest
                                          Collective, who ensure whanau are
                                                                                  for homebuyers
                                                                                  in Gisborne
   Their wool range has “increased 100    supported in their parenting journey
percent since last year” and includes     by providing packs of essential items.
new ranges of New Zealand Merino            More Than Fabric have an active
and an ever-increasing range of           Facebook page where you can stay
Rowan knitting yarn.                      informed about new stock, upcoming
                                                                                  Gisborne’s Mike Pero Mortgages          solution to suit each homebuyer’s
   More Than Fabric holds a dealership    classes and community events.          Adviser, Kirsten Morris, proudly assists unique circumstances, including the self-
                                                                                  local homebuyers to navigate the maze of                        employed and those with poor credit.
                                                                                  lenders and loan options available.                                Mike Pero Mortgages has been helping
                                                                                     Earlier this year, she teamed up with                        Kiwis with home loans, personal finance
                                                                                  fellow Mortgage Adviser Ronelle Boonen                          and insurance since 1990. With access
                                                                                  to expand her service. Now with the                             to a broad panel of lenders, Mike Pero
                                                                                  recent opening of their new Gisborne                            Mortgage Advisers are well-equipped to
                                                                                  office, this knowledgeable duo are set                          find a finance option that’s tailored to
                                                                                  to help even more people achieve their                          you.
                                                                                  finance and property goals in the local                            Whether you’re looking to buy your
                                                                                  area.                                                           first home, refinance or consolidate your
                                                                                     From one-on-one appointments to                              debt, Kirsten and Ronelle can help you
                                                                                  information evenings, the new office is a                       make sense of your options.
                                                                                  space to provide guidance and a better                             For help with finding a solution that
                                                                                  understanding of what’s involved in                             suits your needs, make Kirsten and
                                                                                  purchasing a property — particularly for                        Ronelle your first port of call. Head
                                                                                  first homebuyers.                                               to their Facebook page for details on
                                                                                     “We encourage people to see us first                         information evenings as well as fun facts,
                                                                                  when they’re thinking about buying a                            tips and competitions. Or visit their new
                                                                                  new home, so we can guide them through                          office at 51 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne.
                                                                                  the process and prepare their finances to                          Lending and policy criteria and
                                                                                  make the purchase,” Kirsten says.                               terms and conditions apply. Disclosure
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ONE-STOP SHOP: More Than Fabric’s Fiona Shepherd and Leonie Brown are
delighted to offer a variety of sewing and crafting products to the community.

                                                                                     Your local mortgage
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           106 Ballance Street, Gisborne • 06 863 3466
                    www.morethanfabric.com
                                                                                     We can help with:
                                                                                      Home loans
                                                                                      Refinancing
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The Gisborne Herald • Friday, July 30, 2021                                                                                                                                           9

SAFE, MONITORED, ACCESSIBLE: Self Storage Gisborne director
Peter Jex-Blake with facility manager Polly Taukamo.
                                                                                                         A CARING TEAM AT SKINDEEP CLINIC: In the back row are: Bex

Unrivalled in all                                                                                        Keogh, Cathy Aberahama, Katrina Priday, Nalley Marino, Gabby
                                                                                                         Ryan. In the front row are Pepi Bolton-Riley, Director Chrissy
                                                                                                         Aldridge and Michelle Knight.

aspects of storage                                                                                       Professional team
  With the local economy continuing to          personally knows many of their valued
grow, Self Storage Gisborne is expanding
to keep up with the increasing demand for
                                                customers and brings a level of service
                                                which exceeds most people’s expectations.
                                                                                                         committed to caring
storage solutions.                                Unlike many other businesses where
  The company is about to expand on to
a recently-purchased property at 74 Main
                                                calls are made through a call centre,
                                                customers of Self Storage Gisborne will
                                                                                                         for skin holistically
Road, just across the road from their           always have their calls responded to
Makaraka facility.                              directly by local management, virtually                    AS Chrissy Aldridge celebrated         The clinic were finalists in
  In a staged development, it is planned        seven days of the week.                                  her third anniversary as owner        the recent Westpac Tairawhiti
                                                                                                         of Skindeep Clinic, she took a        Business Excellence Awards in
that the company will build a further 180         Self Storage Gisborne’s prime locations                moment to reflect on her team’s       the professionals and services
storage units, along with some smaller          at 107 Disraeli Street and 75 Main Road,                 journey and what they have            categories.
workshops, on the one-hectare site.             Makaraka, and container yard at Halbert                  achieved.                                “It was a real highlight and an
                                                                                                           Chrissy — the clinic director       honour to have made it into the
  Over the past year, the company has           Street, provide customers with the most                  and a registered nurse — heads        finals,” Chrissy said.
integrated the latest gold standard             convenient and accessible storage facilities             an experienced team who have             “Our whole team attended
technology into their access, CCTV and          in the city.                                             doubled from four to eight staff      the prestigious event and it was
alarm systems, along with providing an            Having their office at Disraeli Street                 members since she bought the          awesome to be a part of it.
                                                                                                         business in July 2018.                   “I want to thank our wonderful
online booking system.                          makes it convenient for those who want to                  In that time, the clinic has        staff for their continued
  This, along with gold standard customer       pop in and out for packaging supplies, pay               maintained its reputation for         commitment, hard work and
care, means people here have access to a        their account or have a good old chinwag                 excellent and professional            professional practice”.
storage facility unrivalled in all aspects of   with Polly.                                              skincare service.                        The Skindeep Clinic team are
                                                                                                           Skindeep Clinc continue to offer    community-minded.
the service.                                      The company continue to sponsor New                    a holistic approach to skincare,         For example, they were among
  The owners and management are all             Zealand and world waka ama title-winning                 which combines cosmetic medicine      the sponsors at the Hospice
born-and-bred Gisbornites. They have been       club Horouta Waka Hoe, and through the                   and advanced beauty therapies.        Tairawhiti auction.
involved with the community for over 50         Sunrise Foundation, contribute to sending                  Their team of clinicians are           All the staff attended to further
                                                                                                         nurse-led and their systems and       support the cause.
years, bringing a high level of integrity to    14 Year 12 students to Outward Bound                     procedures are medically-certified.      They also make a dollar-for-
the service offered.                            each year.                                                 Machinery and equipment             dollar donation to The Sunrise
  Facility manager Polly Taukamo has              Assisting young people in this way                     used at the clinic is of the          Foundation — a trust unique to
been with the company for over six years.       contributes immensely to the health and                  highest quality, which enables        Tairawhiti.
                                                                                                         the therapists to deliver a gold         Whenever a client makes a
Through previous roles in retail, she           wellbeing of the community.                              standard in client care.              donation to Sunrise, Skindeep
                                                                                                           The purchase of the Splendor        Clinic matches that donation.
                                                                                                         X laser hair-removal machine             “It’s about giving back to the

 STORAGE MADE EASY!                                                                                      has proven a winner with clients,
                                                                                                         complementing the advanced-
                                                                                                         appearance medical therapies on
                                                                                                         offer.
                                                                                                                                               community who support us,”
                                                                                                                                               Chrissy said.
                                                                                                                                                  Skindeep Clinic offer a holistic
                                                                                                                                               approach to skincare and
 • Gold standard customer service.                                                                         Skindeep Clinic has three           wellbeing and have the tools and
 • 2 conveniently located facilities, 107 Disraeli Street and 75 Main                                    registered nurses experienced in      abilities required to help clients
   Road Makaraka.                                                                                        administering cosmetic injectables.   look and feel their best.
 • Integrity . . . Gisborne’s only accredited Self Storage facility.
 • FREE use of furniture trailer.
 • FREE knowledgeable advice on your storage requirements.
 • No ‘gimmicky’ pricing . . . affordable fully transparent costs.
 • Generous community sponsorships.

                                                                                                                       Gisborne’s only Nurse-Led Clinic

                          Two convenient locations                                                   188 Cobden Street, Gisborne, New Zealand
                 107 Disraeli Street • 75 Main Road Makaraka
                                                                                                                                                                                      40155-01
                                                                                          40842-01

                                                                                                     P. 06 863 2688 www.skindeepclinic.co.nz
                 • 867 3233 • www.selfstoragegisborne.co.nz
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 2021 - PHOTOGRAPHY: Gay Young
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 New home a dream come true
   AFTER 45 years of service to the         will begin to transform the heritage
                                                                                                      Helping grow people
 Gisborne community, the last 15 of
 those housed in Derby Street, Gisborne
 Denture Clinic is on the move.
   For business owner and operator
                                            building into clinical rooms so the
                                            Gisborne Denture Clinic can continue
                                            to offer their professional denture
                                            services to the community.
                                                                                                       in the workplace
 Simone O’Connell it is a dream come           The premises boast a large off-street,
 true.                                      concreted parking area at the front
   Although she does admit “it is a big     of the property and will have a user-
 step for the business but one I had to     friendly ramp.
 take”.                                        The point of difference with the
   Purchasing a property rather than        Gisborne Denture Clinic is that all
 leasing means the new and secure           work is completed on-site and made
 home for Gisborne Denture Clinic is for    locally using high-quality products.
 keeps.                                        They offer a range of products
   Situated in the Gladstone Road           including full and partial dentures,
 former home to Ray White Real Estate,      immediate and implant-retained
 their services will be more accessible     dentures, mouth guards, teeth
 to all.                                    bleaching and night guards.
   Simone and her committed team of            Their services include consultations,
 four staff are hoping to be operating      relines, remodelling, repairs and
 from their new practice rooms by           denture cleaning.
 September.                                    The team at Gisborne Denture Clinic
   Once council consents have passed,       are committed to ongoing and reliable
 the interior remodelling of the building   support for all your denture needs.

                                                                                                   PEOPLE FIRST FOR PEOPLE PLUS: The People Plus team are (from left)
                                                                                                   Megan Newman, Micky Fenn, Summah Thorpe and Jenny Currie.
                                                                                                      People Plus connect Gisborne to the      creating policies and procedures that
                                                                                                   world of human resources, employment        are easily understood.
                                                                                                   relations and immigration.                    “By helping small and medium
                                                                                                      After living and working across          businesses with HR, which is everything
                                                                                                   Australia in high-end HR corporate          about their people in the workplace, we
                                                                                                   positions covering Perth, Brisbane and      are working towards finding balance and
                                                                                                   Sydney, the call to come home for Jenny     solutions to any day-to-day or complex
                                                                                                   Currie was too strong to ignore.            challenges that may arise,” Jenny says.
                                                                                                      Two years ago she brought People           “It is about growing people and getting
                                                                                                   Plus to the region to offer her expertise   the best performance from employees,
                                                                                                   to local businesses.                        and ensuring staff are happy in the
                                                                                                      The business has steadily grown          workplace.”
                                                                                                   and Jenny has been joined by three            Every business has different needs
                                                                                                   experienced staff members who               so flexibility is of high value to the
                                                                                                   make up the People Plus friendly and        team at People Plus, and they tailor
NEW LOCATION: Gisborne Denture Clinic is on the move and owner Simone                              professional team.                          their approach to “what is best for the
O’Connell says the Gladstone Road site will be more accessible to all.                                Jenny is owner/director and a            business”.
                                                                                                   licensed immigration adviser while            Similarly, the level of support they
                                                                                                   Summah Thorpe, Micky Fenn and               give to businesses is varied, with some

     Confidence with a smile                                                                       Megan Newman work across HR and
                                                                                                   administration.
                                                                                                      Jenny emphasises their approach to
                                                                                                                                               requiring a hands-on approach, while
                                                                                                                                               others need a more behind-the-scenes
                                                                                                                                               approach.
 •   Full dentures                                                                                 business is very much team-orientated
                                                                                                   and as they are all Gisborne locals, they
                                                                                                                                                 Jenny is one of the few licensed
                                                                                                                                               immigration advisers in Gisborne.
 •   Partial dentures                                                                              are familiar with the characteristics of      The team help employers navigate
                                                                                                   businesses in this region.                  the constantly-changing immigration
 •   Denture repairs                                                                                  Their core business in HR entails        and employment landscape, including
 •   Hygienic Workmanship                                                                          working alongside local businesses with     upcoming legislation changes for

     Mouthguards • Gold work GISBORNE
                                                                                                   employment-related needs, including         migrant workers and employer
 •                                                                                                 leading and supporting positive             accreditation to ensure the processes
 •   Quality materials          DENTURE                                                            workplace culture and change, reviewing
                                                                                                   and creating employment contracts, and
                                                                                                                                               and the required paperwork are as
                                                                                                                                               straightforward as possible.
 •   Personal Service         CLINIC             LTD
 •   Teeth bleaching
                            SIMONE O’CONNELL
 •   Guaranteed Expertise       Laboratory Manager
 •   WINZ quotes                  JODY LUCAS
 •   Free Consultation       Clinical Dental Technician
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     96 DERBY STREET, GISBORNE I PHONE/FAX 06 867 4823
The Gisborne Herald • Friday, July 30, 2021                                                                                                                                         11

                          RAINBOW CHAKRA HEALING MAT:
                          Botanical Beauty has added a new
                          wellness treatment to its therapeutic
                          offerings.

Begin a journey of healing
  Botanical Beauty Therapy is the               It can also help with problems
place to go to escape, relax and treat        close to the skin — acne, acne scars,
yourself to wellness and the care you         wounds and infections.
deserve, especially in these trying             Combined with the infrared
times.                                        rays, clients get pain relief for
  The business has grown over the             herniated and bulging discs, muscle-
past 15 years and has added another           related back pain, osteoarthritis,                  WELCOME: Fiance Restaurant has only been open for a few months but diners are
complementary service to the menu             fibromyalgia, pulled and strained                   already singing its praises. The friendly team are, from left, Benson, Fasil, Sharny,
— the UltraMat Pro Rainbow Chakra             muscles, sports injuries and many                   Julie and Saiju.
Cleansing Mat.                                other health issues.
  The mat uses five different
therapies — infrared heat, red
photonic light therapy, PEMF (pulsed
electro magnetic field therapy),
                                                Hot stone therapy facilitates easing
                                              of tensions and relaxation of muscles.
                                                Negative ion therapy can calm the
                                              body.
                                                                                                  Taste of Southern India
                                                                                                    Halfway down Gladstone Road come          (instead of cream), with a range of spices
negative ions and the inherent                  It is best to begin using the
properties associated with healing            UltraMat slowly and increase the                    the aromatic fragrances from Gisborne’s     including cardamom, cinnamon and
crystals.                                     intensity of your sessions over time.               newest Indian restaurant.                   nutmeg.
                                                                                                    Fiance opened its doors in May and           There is also an impressive range of
  Owner Sophie Wirepa says it is                Low temperatures are for relaxing,                already has a steady stream of diners       vegetarian dishes, and gluten and dairy-
ideal to help inner awareness and             rejuvenating, when sleeping or for                  keen to taste South Indian cuisine. And     free options.
grounding, while releasing negative           long periods of time.                               word on the street is, it’s delicious.         For something a bit different, Fiance
energy and tension from the body.               Medium temperatures are for                         Manager and chef Fasil Rahman             offer a breakfast buffet every Saturday
  The mat has the therapeutic                 recovery and physicality.                           recently moved from Auckland to help        and Sunday between 10am and 2pm.
vibrations of amethyst, lapis lazuli,           High temperatures are for deeper                  his friend and owner of Fiance, Saiju          Takeaway meals and a delivery service
blue chalcedony, gold jade, green             healing sessions and shorter amounts                Abraham, set up and establish Gisborne’s    are also available, and a 15 percent
adventurine, yellow agate, red jasper,        of time.                                            only restaurant to offer traditional and    discount is offered on your first order.
and bian stones.                                The amethyst pillow provides good                 authentic South Indian cuisine.                Dining in at Fiance provides a sense
  PEMF helps clear the body’s                 head and neck support, recapturing                    The team of six are a “collective of      of the homely hospitality one would
negative electrical energy while              the infrared heat from the Ultramat                 amazing people” who strive to deliver       encounter in a Southern Indian home.
meditating or slowing down the                and radiating it at a lower intensity               delightful and homely dishes from the          The fully-licensed restaurant is warm
brainwaves to induce a relaxed state.         that is safe for the head.                          state of Kerala.                            and welcoming with a peaceful ambience.
  This release of tension can                   Refreshments are provided.                          Fiance offer extensive lunch and             The decor is tasteful and relaxing and
maximise your concentration and               Drinking cold water will keep your                  dinner menus featuring traditional          there is a play area for children that
focus.                                        body from heating up faster and                     and authentically-made dishes using         reflects the family-friendly approach.
  Red light therapy is widely used            drinking hot herbal tea can induce                  ingredients such as cashews and coconut        You will always be welcomed at Fiance.
in healing and beauty for its ability         sweating quicker.
to rejuvenate skin by stimulating               “Some clients are unable to use our
fibroblasts to produce collagen and           Sunlighten Wellness Sauna because
elastin.                                      of the hot air around their face. They
  It is technology-proven and effective       will find this the perfect alternative
for pain, blemishes, redness, age spots       with all the benefits and more,”
and hyperpigmentation.                        Sophie says.

                                                                                                                                                        Indian Cuisine
           botanicalbeautytherapy   the natural choice
    Healing mat
    1 hour $20
    Sauna & Spa Area
    1 hour $20                                                                                                                                               Amazing new
    Celluma skin light therapy
                                                                                                                                                             South Indian
                                                                                                                                                           Restaurant
    1 hour $20
                                                                                                                                                             & Bar

                                                                                                                                                  o takeaways
                                                                                                                                             We d
                                                                                                                                              P: 06 214 3996
                                                                                                                                           Opening hours Tuesday to Friday
                                                                                                                                      Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, Dinner 5pm-9:30pm
                                                                                       39846-01

                       Book yourself a treat today!                                                                                 Saturday and Sunday Breakfast buffet
  Full beauty therapy services also available                                                                                                       10am-2pm, Dinner 5pm-9.30pm
                                                                                                    40284-03

 514 Gladstone Road • 868 7487
                                                                                                                      261 Gladstone Road
                                                                                                               Gisborne www.fiancerestaurant.com
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 Changing with the Covid times
   David Parker became a registered          a part of the celebration of life and    services well into the future.”                Evans would lease the pet cremator
funeral director in 1983 and has been        farewell their loved one.                  Evans Funeral Services are also           service to a private enterprise
sole owner of Evans Funeral Services           “To cater to the growing preference    applying to Gisborne District Council          Evans Funeral Services’ high-quality
since 2007.                                  for families to choose small private     for a variation to air discharge consents   care and compassion continues to serve
   With nearly 40 years of care and          services, plans are under way for the    to allow for a pet cremator to operate at   the Gisborne community in adapting
experience in funerals and tangi, David      addition of a remembrance chapel.        the facility.                               and offering new and innovative options
has noticed a recent change in the way         It will be constructed beside the        This will give the public the             in the wake of a new world we are
people are thinking about and making         crematorium building at Taruheru         opportunity to have their pets cremated     living in.
decisions about end-of-life celebrations     Cemetery.                                locally. At present, pets are sent out of      They are members of the Funeral
and farewells.                                 This is designed to enable families    the city.                                   Directors Association of NZ (FDANZ)
   He believes this shift is directly        to have small gatherings and private       Under Covid level lockdowns,                 Staff are members of New Zealand
linked to the Covid-19 lockdown periods      farewells.                               veterinary business have noticed an         Embalmers Association, British
— how that affected so many people             As part of this crematorium upgrade,   increase in the care and attention          Institute Embalmers, Australian
unable to be a part of their loved one’s     Evans Funeral Services have already      given to pets, as they have been a real     Institute Embalmers, Selected
dying process or attend their funeral or     installed a second cremator that         comfort, especially to the elderly living   Independent Funeral Homes (which is
tangi.                                       encompasses the latest technology and    alone.                                      by invitation only).
   Not being able to spend time with or      complements the existing facility.         Gisborne SPCA and others have                They adhere to the association’s
say goodbye to loved ones has placed           This, in conjunction with the          attempted to provide a pet cremator         mission, values and core standards to
emphasis on how important a funeral          remembrance chapel, will ensure the      locally but resource/air discharge          ensure the utmost quality services of
service or tangi is to family/whanau and     Gisborne/East Coast community will       consents required by the local authority    care and dignity are delivered to the
friends as part of the grieving process.     have access to modern cremation          have made it difficult.                     region of Tairawhiti.
   “Funerals and tangi are for the living,
giving them the opportunity to express
sadness, grieve, offer support and awhi
each other,” he says.
   “During lockdown this process was
taken away, which can adversely affect
how people cope with their loss later
on.”
   With this in mind, a new way of
conducting services was born.
   As it did in many community business
and services, lockdown inspired finding
new ways and approaches of doing
things; thinking outside the square.
   The innovative option of
livestreaming funeral services was
introduced and overseen by David
Parker in 2011.
   Fast forward to 2021. In the wake of
Covid, with advances in technology and
the expertise of local IT business owner
Tony Scragg, virtual funerals are now
an option at Evans Funeral Services.
   This latest technology allows families
and friends to not only view, but
actively participate in a service from
anywhere in the world.
   The opportunity to speak, sing, play
music and reflect among family and
friends in real time from the comfort of
their own home ensures, for whatever
reason, everyone has the chance to be

                          Evans Funeral Services Ltd
39847-01                      Phone 867 9150
The Gisborne Herald • Friday, July 30, 2021                                                                                                                                  13

Tranquility in a stunning rural landscape
   LOCALLY-owned-and-operated                 experiential venue for functions, whether   clay bird shooting. Functions are tailored   is totally at home — happy in her custom-
Knapdale Eco Lodge is situated a mere         it be weddings, birthday celebrations or    to meet guest requirements.                  built kitchen.
15 minutes from Gisborne City yet is set      corporate conferences or meetings.              Meanwhile, Kay will be in the kitchen       The outdoor pavilion, which overlooks
apart in a world of its own — enveloped          They also cater for private family and   whipping up an exquisite meal tailored       the lake, provides the perfect socialising
in nature, history, tranquillity and          friends’ functions with exclusive dining.   to needs. She is passionate about cooking    and dining area which is custom-built for
peacefulness.                                    Guests can enjoy the opportunity to      and the overflowing shelves of cookbooks     all weathers.
   You are greeted by birdsong as you         stroll and explore the surrounding farm     is testament to that.                           It also features an outdoor fire pit for
drive up the gravel driveway.                 and forest areas, where they will meet a       From Friday night banquets, bespoke       ambience and warmth.
   The air is fresh; the atmosphere           variety of animals and livestock.           or themed dinner parties, with an               Knapdale Eco Lodge is Gisborne’s best-
relaxed; the experience rejuvenating.            Kees offers tours on which guests can    international flavour of Middle Eastern,     kept secret and possibly the most unique
   Knapdale Eco Lodge is a 32-hectare         learn about the history of the property     Mexican, Italian or Balinese delicacies,     function venue available of its kind.
rural farm and forestry landscape which          There is also the opportunity to         to long lunches during the spring and           To find out more visit their website
includes a lake with a resident and regal     participate in team-building exercises or   summer months, Kay has it covered and        www.knapdale.co.nz
white swan with “personality”.
   Knapdale is also home to friendly
and welcoming hosts Kay and Kees
Weytmans.
   Kay is third-generational on the farm
while husband Kees is an experienced
forester originally from the Netherlands.
   The couple took over management
of Knapdale in 2000 and set about to
establish an eco-friendly and sustainable
farm and forestry block.
   The pine trees, along with other
varieties they planted, were eventually
harvested and milled on-site and used for
the buildings on the property.
   Knapdale Eco Lodge is part of the
NZ Emissions Trading Scheme, which
is a key tool in meeting domestic and
international climate change targets.
   Knapdale is recognised by the
Department of Conservation, the New
Zealand Farm Forestry Association and
Gisborne District Council as an example
of outstanding environmental protection.
   Local landscaper Jeff Billz, from Escape
Landscapes, was instrumental in the
design, flow and layout of the garden
area, including the surrounding steps,
herb and rock gardens, and water feature.
   Kay and Kees wanted to be able to
share their slice of paradise and when the
time was right they opened Knapdale Eco
Lodge as a venue available for private
functions.
   They hosted their first wedding in 2005
and have enjoyed many since.
   Knapdale offers a unique and                A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Knapdale Eco Lodge owners Kay and Kees Weytmans.

      Family celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, weddings,
             corporate events or just a romantic weekend escape . . .

                                 Stephen Jones Photography

                        kees@knapdale.co.nz P: 027 446 5658                                                    www.knapdale.co.nz                                           40518-01
14 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Skin health ‘a journey,
not a destination’
   Among the hustle and bustle at           supportive environment.
Ballance Street Village is an oasis of        Skin confidence is about taking the
calm and serenity.                          time to “feel good about yourself and
  Caci Skin Treatment Clinic owner          build confidence from within to reflect in
and director Renee de Lautour is client-    your exterior appearance”.
focused and her dedicated team of             “It is about honouring yourself and
professionals reflect this.                 taking the time to do so.”
  Treatment co-ordinator Kay Bodel            With this journey in mind, Caci offer
meets clients to discuss their needs so     membership plans so regular treatments
they can access the right plan as they      can be scheduled and paid for on an
embark on their skin journey.               ongoing basis.
  Taleah Johnstone and Desire Renata          Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
are “fabulous and experienced” beauty       payment options are available and
therapists who are qualified to apply a     benefits such as free facials or discounts
range of skin and beauty treatments.        on products and services are offered to
  Skin health packages at Caci include      members.
conditioning and self-correcting facials,     “A membership plan is an investment
infusions, LED light therapy and laser      in yourself.”
treatments, including hair removal.           One-off treatments are available at
  Appearance medicine in the form of        Caci so book in for a pamper session with     ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: The crew at Hansen & Tomlinson are (from left)
cosmetic injectables are also available     a relaxing facial to recharge.                Brian Tidswell, John Hobrough, Alex Jelfs-Hall, Anton Riri, Carol Taylor, Wayne Hills,
at Caci and are administered by a             Caci also stock a range of high-quality     Robyn Hough, Dean Bloomfield and Ken Lynch.
registered nurse.                           professional products.
  “Skin health is a journey, not a            Customer feedback is important to the
destination,” the Caci team say.
  They walk beside clients in a non-
judgemental, welcoming, caring and
                                            team and they often hear clients say: “I
                                            love coming to my Caci appointments.”
                                              Your skin is in good hands with Caci.       For all your water
                                                                                          and irrigation needs
                                                                                             Hansen & Tomlinson Ltd changed           water filtration, pool chemicals, water
                                                                                          hands in 2020 and new owners Ken            blasters, generators and much more,”
                                                                                          Lynch and Wayne Hills are looking to        Ken says.
                                                                                          the future.                                    Ken is also the parts man
                                                                                             While the ownership has changed,         extraordinaire. He can track down
                                                                                          familiar faces like Brian Tidswell are      obscure parts if they don’t have what
                                                                                          still on hand to contribute valuable        clients need.
                                                                                          expertise.                                     Solar pumping systems have become
                                                                                             Wayne, who has been part of the          popular in remote places where there is
                                                                                          business for 15 years, leads the            a need for a pumping solution.
                                                                                          workshop team.                                 “We have installed quite a few of
                                                                                             They provide installations and repairs   these systems and expect there will be
                                                                                          to meet the water needs of farmers,         many more to come,” Brian says.
                                                                                          horticulturalists and private households       For the past 63 years, locally-owned-
                                                                                          — pumps, piping, irrigation, water          and-operated Hansen & Tomlinson
                                                                                          filtration and light engineering.           Ltd has continued to support local
IN GOOD HANDS: Caci owner and director Renee de Lautour (left) with her team of              Ken has been part of the business for    businesses.
skin experts (from left) Kay Bodel, Taleah Johnstone and Desire Renata.                   14 years and manages the retail side of        The team look forward to continuing
                                                                                          Hansen & Tomlinson.                         to serve Gisborne, the East Coast and
                                                                                             “We have a wide range of products        surrounding country areas, and are
                                                                                          and machinery to support pumping,           grateful for the support local businesses
                                                                                          irrigation for farms and gardens, UV        and communities have given them.

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            56 Ballance St
                                                        06 757 90
                                                          757 9071
                                                       06 281 0361
            Gisborne                                   caci.co.nz
                                                        caci.co.nz
                                                                                           40156-01
                                                                                                                                                                               25676-01

                                                                               39843-01     122฀Disraeli฀Street,฀Gisborne฀•฀Phone฀06฀867฀1613฀•฀offi฀ce@hantom.co.nz
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