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TARANAKI
Business Review
AUTUMN 2021
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi,
ēngari taku toa he toa takatini.
My success is not mine alone, but it is the strength of many.
Congratulations to all of our hardworking graduates and
all the best for wherever your qualification may lead you. Kia Māia.
FROM THE CEO Building WITT’s School of Māori
KIA ORA TE WH NAU!
Arun Chaudhari Enterprise, Business & Technology
CEO
WITT is your local tertiary provider, and the School
of Māori Enterprise, Business and Technology is
Phew! What a year. committed to helping businesses build and grow.
A wide range of vaccines against the pandemic has finally sector, education and other stakeholders is working towards
given the world new hope to combat this unfathomable virus. rebuilding the region. Meet Bryce
Fortunately, Aotearoa has done brilliantly even without the vaccine. Bryce Turner joined the WITT team last year to lead the
What is the Chamber doing differently to help businesses? To help School of Māori Enterprise, Business & Technology.
Nevertheless, every lockdown is disruptive to businesses and lives employers find the right staff and jobseekers to get employment,
in general. While some wounds take a long time to heal, many The School Director brings over 20 years of applied
we launched an initiative with the Ministry of Social Development
never do, resulting in closures. A range of relief packages for knowledge and experience in business leadership,
and established Chamber Hub in Bell Block. With support from
businesses is available at www.covid19.govt.nz as well as a well-rounded commercial and people
WITT, Tasman Toyota and OurCloud, we are helping provide people
management skillset within the Māori enterprise,
On the flip side, many business owners in Taranaki are looking with permanent employment.
commercial, education and public sectors. Originally
to grow their operations. A common problem they face is finding Wellbeing in every aspect – financial, mental, nutritional or physical from the Waikato, Bryce is a relatively new face to
people with the right expertise and experience. To resolve this, – is critical for a fulfilling high quality of life. The Chamber is the Taranaki community. But he’s already spent many
we require people to acquire new skill sets and train in new organising a Wellbeing Conference on 29 April – read more about hours ‘on the road’, getting to know the community
sectors. We also need borders to re-open (under safe health it later in this edition. as well as iwi, industry and business leaders right
guidelines). Not only will this bring back a required workforce but around the rohe. “My professional career centres
also international tourists and students. Our economy was highly These two initiatives are designed to assist Taranaki businesses to
around Māori development across various disciplines,
dependent on these sources prior to the pandemic. overcome some of the challenges posed by Covid-19. Our future such as investment advisory, business development,
What is the need right now? Yes, we need to be innovative, will be determined not so much by what has happened to us, but research, education and consulting,” Bryce says. “My
adaptive, agile, pivot quickly and be all those buzz words, but by the actions we are taking now. The Chamber is here to help you professional aspirations continue to be stakeholder business and we are set to offer this in 2021,” he says.
above all, I feel we need to have a positive mindset which get business back on track. focused with a commitment towards Ākonga-Student “Our part-time in-work customers are telling us that
generates greater business confidence. Arohanui transformation and success.” they are wanting professional development but don’t
Taranaki has a strategy for our future. Our community consisting of Customer in focus want to study full time, so we have responded by
local government, iwi, business, workers, community, public Bryce says that the School of Māori Enterprise, Business offering stand alone courses across our
and Technology has a critical role to play in supporting business disciplines.”
individuals to develop their skills and competencies to Bryce says that the School is working on providing more
start up and grow a business. flexible delivery options for those part-time learners,
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS That means the School’s primary customers are the including evening and earlier morning classes as well as
• Ariki Plumbing and Gas • Captured Essence • National Party - • Shaka Customs region’s learners, as well as local business. exploring the possibility of delivering programmes and
New Plymouth Branch “Small Business Enterprises are a significant contributor courses in the CBD. Development of micro-credentials
• Bell Block Panel & Paint • Central Taranaki Blue Light • Steph Lewis MP for Whanganui
to the business sector here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and blended learning opportunities including online
• Bout Time Brownies • Dinah Denness - Powers Realty • Nonsuch Consulting Services • Summit Health Taranaki learning solutions are also underway.
• Brenda Rowe • Hospice Taranaki Inc • One Burgess Hill • The Health and Wellness Company
and we are committed to being an active contributor
to the business eco-system. We’ll continue to create “Developing our suite of micro-credentials, stand-
• Bryan Vickery Media Taranaki • Judy Dixon-Hurlstone • Paul Rangiwahia • Wai Comply
meaningful relationships with our business communities alone courses and blended learning opportunities
• Resources.NZ are front of mind in terms of growth opportunities
here in Taranaki and develop our professional
development suite in line with what local organisations in the professional development space for our
need. “Let’s not forget that learners themselves are business and small enterprise customers,” he says.
TARANAKI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE our clients and customers too. I am passionate about “Having been a small business operator I often
Chamber House, 42 Egmont Street, PO Box 2, New Plymouth 4340 I PH: +64 6 759 9080 I FAX: +64 6 759 9145 I www.taranakichamber.co.nz supporting our customers with business innovation, found myself being time poor just ‘being busy in the
development and entrepreneurship so that they have business’. Becoming efficient in key areas becomes
CEO ADMINISTRATOR David Leuthart - Timberco the confidence to get out there are start-up their own a key driver and a necessity - investing in technology
Arun Chaudhari Julia Collins Gaylene Findlay – BDO Taranaki business enterprise and be successful.” helps but professional development in core business
ceo@taranakichamber.co.nz I 027 279 5161 julia@taranakichamber.co.nz
Shane Devlin – Graphix competencies can help you improve your business
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME COORDINATOR Hayden Wano – Tui Ora We’re looking, listening, and responding operations significantly.”
Maura Young Megan Lepper
Campbell Third – TSB
Bryce says that while the School continues to provide
maura@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 284 0062 megan@taranakichamber.co.nz I 027 586 6558 traditional business courses and programmes of Bryce can see that the educational needs of the region’s
Deborah Tawa – Beach Street Motel Apartments business customers are diverse and changing rapidly.
MEMBERSHIP EMPLOYMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR study such as certificates, diplomas and a degree in
admin@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 778 621 Brad Kisby | 021 471 320 Grace Wesolowska – GW Consulting Ltd
applied management, he and his team are focused “We need to change with them in order to remain
EDITOR on understanding the needs of the community relevant to the market that we serve,” he says. “The
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR PLACEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Rosie George Mary Sagen Gordon Brown - Get it write!
and adapting to meet them. “We have heard and best way that we can remain relevant to our customer
rosie@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 821 164 mary@taranakichamber.co.nz | 021 225 4531 www.writingservicesltd.co.nz base - our Taranaki learners and businesses - is to look,
responded to the Taranaki community on the need for
EVENTS COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT DESIGN & PRINT
the School to provide postgraduate study in applied listen and respond.”
Jessica Parker Kirsty Gudopp Graphix I www.graphix.co.nz
jessica@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 821 262
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
BARA & EVENTS COORDINATOR Chair – Daniel Fleming
Michelle Brennan
TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE Nau te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te Rohe o Taranaki!
King and Queen Hotel Suites Contact: admin@taranakichamber.co.nz
michelle@taranakichamber.co.nz I 021 710 950
Cameron Twigley – BTW Company Through our combined efforts the region of
Taranaki will grow and prosper.
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Flexible
MOBILITY
SOLUTIONS
it means there will be a number of probably around 7000 to 8000 vehicles
DOING BUSINESS IN A POST
businesses out there who are looking missing out of the late-model used car
COVID-19 WORLD BRINGS A LOT
to update fleet vehicles but may be market, including utes and vans which
OF UNCERTAINTY. IN TARANAKI
hamstrung due to supply constraints. are always popular within the business
WITH THE BAN ON ANY NEW OIL
community in New Zealand.
AND GAS EXPLORATION, A LOT The other aspect is, businesses may
OF BUSINESSES ARE AFFECTED prefer not to have long-term ownership “If companies have one off projects
WHICH CAN MAKE THEM or lease commitments due to contract with short term contracts or casual
RELUCTANT TO COMMIT TO terms, project time frames or short to employees and only want a vehicle short
ANY SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL medium term requirements, so this will term for example, this would be ideal.
PURCHASES AT PRESENT. give them the opportunity to access new, “They could just hire a vehicle for that
reliable, fit for purpose vehicles with time, they then can reassess, if the
the highest safety ratings with a fixed contract extends, then an opportunity
That is something the team at locally-
cost. “These short-to-medium term hires to purchase can be presented. “When
owned and operated Tasman Toyota
would have an opportunity to purchase they first come in to talk to us we can
is acutely aware of and CEO James
at the end of the hire.’’ sit down to discuss the rate for term, or
Crighton explains a new flexible ‘rent-to-
work out the purchase price at the end
buy’ scheme that is bound to be popular James has said clients can try a
of a particular term.’’
within the business community. particular vehicle in the fleet, see if
it works, if not fit for purpose or their James predicts there will be a significant
Best of all, with Tasman Toyota’s sister
requirements change then they can shortfall over the next two years of
companies RAD Car Hire and Pegasus
look to switch the vehicle. “The fleet new and late model vehicles, of all
Rental Cars operating out of New
comprises of new model Hilux, Corolla, brands. “Our latest offering is all about
Plymouth, plus with the new High St
RAV4 plus some lower cost alternatives, giving businesses more options. “For
Hawera premise opening soon offering
with a fleet of over 55 vehicles of various any business or individual who may
the Pegasus brand, flexible opportunities
descriptions plus the minibuses and be unsure about their future work or
will be open to everyone in the region.
luggage trailers. contracting commitments, then let’s do a
He explains the dramatic changes in short term deal, to give them time to get
The terms are extremely flexible, says
the vehicle market caused by Covid-19 their ducks in a row and tailor the deal to
James. “It can go from one hour, half day,
has prompted Tasman Toyota to offer suit their circumstance.’’
full day, one week or for months on end.
alternatives. “We have a number of
There are no limits really. Covid-19 has
new vehicles we are pushing into the If you are interested in finding out
caused the need for flexibility and we
rental car business, with new and used more, contact Trevor Johns on
hope this meets the market for Taranaki”.
vehicle stock becoming difficult to get (06)757 5362, or alternatively
due to manufacturing delays and global “Without there being a solid rental car James Crighton at Tasman Toyota.
demand. Over the next couple of years market due to a drop in tourism, there’s
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Proud local producer
of Paul Rangiwahia’s
wellbeing artworks
STRENGTH IN WELLBEING / STRENGTH IN BUSINESS
The Taranaki Chamber of Commerce is delighted to
present the Wellbeing Conference 2021. We care for your
This full-day conference will highlight the importance
Financial Wellbeing
We care for your
of health and wellbeing within the workplace. Contact us for your
With busy lifestyles, general health and wellbeing is
Financial Wellbeing
business health check
NIGEL LATTA
often overlooked. Stress, poor diet and limited exercise Contact us for your
can compound and lead to bigger issues.
BDO, 10business health
Young Street, New Plymouth 4310 check
T: 06 759 9034 E: newplymouth@bdo.co.nz
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SPEAKERS/FACILITATORS BDO, 10 Young Street, New Plymouth 4310
www.bdo.nz
T: 06 759 9034 E: newplymouth@bdo.co.nz
BEN WARREN BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and
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Audit | Tax | Advisory 254 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310
www.bdo.nz
MENTAL WELLBEING BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and
for each of the BDO Member Firms. © 2021 BDO. All rights reserved
Nigel Latta – Clinical Psychologist | Author | Documentary Maker
CRAIG HUDSON Hayden Wano – Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission | Chair
FINANCIAL WELLBEINg
David Downs – NZTE | General Manager (Facilitator) Supporting our
HAYDEN WANO
Steve Waite – BDO | Principal
Ian Cooper – TSB | Head of Specialty Channels business community
Andrew Butterworth – Craig’s Investment Partners | Investment Adviser Helping Taranaki businesses
and wellbeing
NUTRITIONAL/PHYSICAL WELLBEING We’re a proud partner of the Taranaki Chamber of
Supporting
Whānau Health
Commerce Wellbeing Conference. Supporting this
Ben Warren – BePure | Clinical Director & Founder event is just one of the ways we are backing our local
Mick McBeth – Body Logic | Owner business community.
&over
Wellness for
gENERAL wORKPLACE WELLBEING
David Downs - NZTE | General Manager (Facilitator)
Craig Hudson – Xero (via ZOOM) | MD
20years
phone 0800 TUI ORA
Campbell Mattson - Location Homes (Trades) | MD (0800 884 672)
paul rangiwahia Charlaine Barnfather - SBS (Medium Business) | HR Consultant
tuiora.co.nz
Wellbeing Conference MC Natalie Innes - Marcel’s Pancakes (Large Business) | CE
8.30AM - 4.00PM
Registration from 7.30aM sponsors: tsb.co.nz | 0800 872 226
DF2103040
THURSDAY, 29 APRIL 2021
The devon hotel sUPPORTERS:
NEW PLYMOUTH AUTUMN 2021 TARANAKI BUSINESS REVIEW 7
e ss
Dinah
the new ‘POWER’
D e n n in real estate
THERE’S A NEW NAME IN REAL
In today’s changing world Powers know “I just wanted to find a boutique agency,
ESTATE IN NORTH TARANAKI,
the value of using modern technology. ideally working with another woman,
POWERS REALTY.
because I feel strongly about the benefits
“We love to tell stories, so we do videos,
and strengths of women in real estate.
which is like a short film, so you get the
It’s a name you’re going to see and hear We have such a strong connection to
feel of what the house is really like. We
a lot more about in the coming months. our homes and selling up is such an
use a lot of various media platforms,
emotional experience.
Three successful businesswomen, Dinah including social media and Trade Me.
Denness, Sheona Brough and Christina “In Christina I’ve found the perfect
The values and authenticity of the
Harvey, are rapidly spreading the word of partner, she is so knowledgeable and
Powers way of selling houses is exactly
a new way of selling houses “the Powers professional and we have a real rapport.’’
what I was looking for,’’ says Dinah with
Way’ in the region. some feeling. Having also run a successful
They have contrasting profiles in Taranaki. construction business for more than
“Print media advertising doesn’t sell
From left to right: Andrew Butterworth, Matthew Lee, Michael Regan, Christine Egarr, Leonie Stone, Devon Lazelle, Shelley Voullaire, Dinah is a relative newcomer after arriving 20 years, Dinah knows the importance
From leftClarry,
Sharyn to right: Andrew
Renee Butterworth,
Cadenhead, SineadMatthew
Fraser, Lee,
ColinMichael
Clarke, Regan, Christine Mark
Phil Armstrong, Egarr,Butterworth.
Leonie Stone, Devon Lazelle, Shelley Voullaire, a house any faster and tends to push
a couple of years ago from Sydney. of managing valuable assets, building
Sharyn Clarry, Renee Cadenhead, Sinead Fraser, Colin Clarke, Phil Armstrong, Mark Butterworth. the profile of the agency more than the
Sheona is the newest member of the a strong rapport with her clients and
property, especially when it turns out
Powers Realty Team. She has lived here nurturing open communication.
the house you like the look of has been
with her Taranaki born and bred husband,
Craigs Investment Partners
sold or are under offer by the time it is Understanding each client’s unique
Mark, since 2002 and has worked as an published in print media. ‘’ journey and stage of life is important
Early Childhood Education teacher for to her so she can offer honest advice,
10 plus years. Christina is well known in Dinah has worked in the competitive
empathy and a touch of humour when
New Plymouth.
the community having worked in the real property market in Sydney, and she
the moment arises! Dinah prides
estate industry since 1986. and husband, Miles Denness, moved to
herself on her professionalism, integrity
Waitara to be close to Miles’ Mum.
Christina has been a salesperson, and dedication to delivering superior
business owner, and in 1992 was the Dinah loved the new challenge and customer service in this complex and
first female accredited auctioneer by the has spent much of the last two years ever-changing real estate market.
Craigs Investment Partners (Craigs) New largest. The advice you receive is founded on Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. familiarising herself with the market in
Aligning perfectly with the Powers Realty
Plymouth branch has grown substantially our team’s in-depth analysis, experience and North Taranaki.
The three have complementary skills and brand, she believes thorough research
since investment adviser Michael Regan knowledge of investment markets. are already making an impact on the real “Perseverance, and empathy is what I together with well planned strategies and
joined his business, Regan and Co, with estate market here with some superb offer. I bring a fresh point of view with my marketing campaigns ensure top notch
Craigs over 25 years ago. Working with Craigs means establishing listings and sales. experience in Sydney. There are some results.
a local relationship, with global reach that things women are better at than men, and
But be warned, if you are looking for sometimes you need to slow the process
Investing is our specialty. Our branch now endures and often passes along through them in the traditional print media, you Contact Dinah:
down to get the best price for the vendor.’’
includes nine investment advisers, with a generations. No matter how much or how won’t find them (apart from this article in 027288 0673 or
the Taranaki business Review of course). Dinah decided the time was right to be part
combined market experience of more than little experience you have with investing, we dinah.denness@powersrealty.co.nz
of a small, hands-on real estate business.
111 years. We offer investment advice in all can help. Come and see us today to discuss
areas from KiwiSaver, pension transfers and your investment needs.
regular investment plans to bespoke, tailored
investment advice and management of New Our office is located on the first floor of
Zealand and global investments. 9 Young St, New Plymouth.
Our advisers are supported by the expertise 06 759 0015 / craigsip.com
of our research team; one of New Zealand’s
The Craigs New Plymouth branch are proud supporters of Te Karaka Foundation and Taranaki Hospice.
Craigs Investment Partners Limited is a NZX Participant Firm. Adviser
Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.
Please visit craigsip.com for more information.
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BECOME A MORE
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
WITH PV SOLAR
Be Seen
DANIEL AND CHARLOTTE
More and more businesses are LOCK MAKE SURE THEIR
ADVERTISERS ARE SEEN
understanding the value of installing ALL OVER NEW PLYMOUTH.
THAT’S BECAUSE THEIR
solar power to their premises. COMPANY BSEEN MEDIA
Commercial solar stacks up.
OWNS AN INCREASING
NUMBER OF BILLBOARDS with
BSEEN
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Want to reduce your environmental impact? CITY.
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Solar panels are an investment in the future – for your They’ve been operating the billboards for they have another on St Aubyn Street. We’ve also sponsored several other
business and for the planet. over two years now and have just recently With digital comes exciting options and organisations and events in recent years.’’
We also supply a range of
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the payback period, started to upgrade the old triola billboards flexibility for clients.
residential and commercial By now you will almost certainly realise
and the savings soon go straight to your bottom line. with new digital screens. Growth has been
EV (electric vehicle chargers) “The beauty of digital is that it allows our that BSeen Media is Taranaki owned and
steady as many businesses are switching
Plus, harnessing renewable energy from the sun is clients to change their advert as often operated by Daniel and Charlotte. What
Talk to us about your from traditional media platforms to the
better for the environment. as they like, free of charge. That makes they give back to the community is a
requirements. new digital platform.
it ideal to promote an event or run short great advertisement for supporting local.
Get in touch so we can design you a smart system The star of the BSeen show is the Mega promotions plus there are no contracts. Quite simple, everyone benefits!
that ticks all the boxes. Screen at Waiwhakaiho, which has been You can advertise for as long or as little
operating since January on the outside of as you like’’
Without solar, you will: their business premises situated on the
With that in mind, it’s timely to focus
• Continue the cycle of reliance on high cost energy busy northern outlet for the city.
on the community involvement both
• Miss out on an opportunity to invest in other “At 20m X 3.2m, which is 64 square Charlotte and Daniel have. With
infrastructure metres, it’s the biggest in Taranaki and four young children they have long
one of the largest digital screens in the been generous supporters of various
• Lose sales to environmentally aware competitors country,’’ says Daniel with some pride. community events through their
& customers. And let’s face it, when advertisers are other businesses, notably Tool Hire
Our range of EV chargers are supplied through trying to impress, size really does matter. Taranaki, and they have continued their
philanthropy through BSeen Media. If you are reading this story, the
our sister company, Triple Peak Energy Solutions. Their other billboards are in the CBD odds are you are a member of the
on the corner of Devon and Liardet St. “NGO’s, or non-profit organisations, can Taranaki Chamber of Commerce.
These are scheduled to be converted be nominated by people on our facebook The good news is, you can receive
to digital this year, says Charlotte and page to receive one month’s free a 10% discount on advertising on
advertising on the smaller digital billboard any of BSeen Media’s billboards.
at Waiwhakaiho,’’ explains Charlotte. If you want to advertise, just
Some of the recipients so far have contact Charlotte and she can
The Power To Make A Difference included Taranaki Plunket, Conductive organise everything for you, right
Education, the Taranaki Animal Protection from designing your ad through to
Trust and Age Concern. “It’s our way completion. It’s that easy.
of “Paying It Forward’ and giving back Contact Charlotte:
to our community who support us, we 0272825504
plan to continue it throughout the year.
info@bseen.nz or check out
www.bseen.nz
AUTUMN 2021
CHAMBER EVENTS
WITT TOP SHOP 2021
WITT became our new naming rights sponsor last year but BARA ADVOCACY
due to Covid we had to cancel WITT Top Shop for 2020.
However we are pleased to announce that it is all go for 2021!
Nominations will be open from Thursday 8 April to Monday 3
May and can be made in store or online at
www.taranakitopshop.co.nz
The top ten in each category will then be visited by a panel of PARTNERED BY
mystery judges to find category winners, regional winners and
the supreme winner. The awards evening is on Saturday 12
June and tickets will go on sale in early May.
B A R A
WELLBEING CONFERENCE BU S I N E S S & R ETAIL
ASSOCIATION
This year we are delighted to be organising a Wellbeing
Conference on Thursday 29 April at The Devon Hotel. This Following the sudden closure of the Downtown Carpark just
full-day conference will highlight the importance of health and before Christmas, we have been working with some of our
The Orangery Flambe Restaurant is wellbeing within the workplace. commercial property owners and NPDC to find a solution for
à la carte dining at its finest. The conference will focus on four key areas: leaseholders in the CBD. So far we have been able to assist
• Mental Wellbeing about 50 leaseholders. NPDC has also advised us that it is
• Financial Wellbeing looking at quotes for repairing the building.
We specialise in Flambé,
• Physical/Nutritional Wellbeing
cooked at your table over a live flame. • General Workplace Wellbeing WE WELCOME OUR NEW BARA MEMBERS
Celebrate your special occasion with us. Our keynote speaker is Nigel Latta and there will be a mix About Image, The Engraver, Eagars Funerals, OurCloud,
of speakers and expert panel discussions across these MAD Media, Small Business Accounting, CMK Chartered
topics, with opportunity for Q&A and open discussion. We Accountants, BDO Taranaki, CrestClean, Taylor Patrick, KN
We are open for dinner Hair CoLab, Shaka Customs, The Property Place - Thanks for
will also be running a Wellbeing Expo throughout the day
Monday to Saturday from 6pm where businesses will exhibit their products and services that your support!
promote wellbeing in our region.
BECOME A BARA MEMBER
Reservations Essential. Spaces are limited so register now on our Events page at We have a special membership rate for existing Chamber
www.taranakichamber.co.nz
Phone 06 759 9128 members with 1- 5 staff. For just an additional $35.00+GST
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS you can be a member of BARA as well and you don’t have to
These monthly events are more popular than ever! Held on be based in the CBD! For businesses with six or more staff,
the first Tuesday of most months, these networking events BARA membership is only an additional $150.00+GST.
Brucei NZ
are an ideal opportunity for you to promote your business
If you are passionate about the city you live in and have a
and showcase your operations, facilities, staff, products and
genuine interest in keeping the CBD alive, then we want you
services and to meet potential customers. It is the perfect
to be part of an organisation that has the same philosophy,
platform to strengthen and grow business contacts and
passion and drive.
interact with the Chamber network. We are now fully booked
for hosting this year so the next available opportunity for
Please contact Michelle to discuss BARA membership.
you will be in February 2022. Please give us a call if you are
interested in hosting or would like more information. Follow BARA on – New Plymouth CBD Alive
Poolside Courtyard & Cocktail Bar
Open Monday - Saturday from 3pm.
Jessica Parker Michelle Brennan
06 759 9128 | 0800 800 597 Event Coordinator BARA & Events Coordinator
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www.plymouth.co.nz
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth 4312
New Zealand
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YOUR MOBILE ACCOUNTANTS
ACCOUNTANTS HAVE TRADITIONALLY working on their business and then with Shelley explains it from a different
BEEN TYPECAST AS STUFFY, their family. perspective. “We did the exact opposite
CONSERVATIVE TYPES WHO ARE of everyone else – again. We want our
Shelley says going out to the client’s
GOOD WITH FIGURES, BUT LITTLE clients to succeed at what they are
workplace has other advantages as well.
ELSE. THAT MAY BE UNFAIR OF doing. It is working one on one with
“For a start I can see what they are doing
COURSE, BUT THERE’S ONE PRACTICE them to achieve their goals and dreams.
and they are more relaxed so we can
IN TARANAKI THAT ABSOLUTELY Because if our clients succeed, then we
help more. That’s really the essence of
SMASHES THAT IMAGE. get to be part of their story.’’
My Mobile Accountant.’’
They’re still good with figures, naturally, Shannon agrees, albeit in a more low-key
Shelley started My Mobile Accountant
and they are really good at what they do, way. “It’s so cool. I worked for a large
in January 2017. “I was 50 years old
but My Mobile Accountant is a refreshing company in Christchurch in the finance
and no-one wanted to employ me and
change from the norm. department, where I gained a lot of
I thought ‘what am I going to do?’ She
experience in payroll.’’ Given the increasing
It all starts with founder and director decided to start her own business, My
complexities of employer’s obligations,
Shelley Scott. A Chartered Accountant Mobile Accountant, and 18 months later,
Shannon’s experience in managing a
of many years’ experience, she sets the her daughter Shannon joined her.
business’s payroll can be vital.
tone for her small, handpicked team.
Shannon explains how it happened. “My
“So when clients want to look at
“I find a lot of accountants can be quite husband and I were living in Christchurch
employing staff, we can save a lot of
aloof, but I’m not like that and people but shifted back to take advantage of the
work and time for small-to-medium
are always surprised when I say I am a support that our parents could give us
enterprises, sole traders or partnerships
Jane Simonson Carey Simonson Nevil e Lester Jeremy Watson Kate Harris Chartered Accountant, mainly, because I with our young family.’’ She certainly got
by contracting their payroll out to us and
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TURNING SPREADSHEETS INTO PROFIT
‘ENVISION’ IS SUCH AN APT NAME “We can produce visually easy-to-read evaluation, “We talk to the people and
FOR THIS DATA MANAGEMENT AND reports, with colour coded items. This see what their business is. We have
MAPPING BUSINESS. looks like a dashboard with a map and templates for a business to fill in, which
simple tables or graphs. We can show makes it easy for them to say what
envISion director Elise Smith and systems
pretty much anything on a map. It has an they would like to see in their reports
manager Sherman Perry run the company,
immediate impact and your mouse-over - whether they need hazard reports,
which makes the most of modern
will reveal the information associated inventories or identifying where their
technology and applying infallible logic to
with a place and time. This can be best sales areas are.’’
make money for their clients.
automatically turned into a report for
Sherman says it is quite common for a
Elise explains what they do. management, or the board of directors.
business manager to say, “I’ve always
“The company runs geographical wondered where that was’ or “I’ve always
information systems, which means we’re wanted to know that but haven’t been
interested in gathering place-based able to find it’.
information and analysing trends, costs
Now they will not have to go through
and alerts associated with the location.”
all their back-up files to try and find the
“Data can be a difficult word for many answer, says Elise.
people, but we can make your business
“Most businesses already have a lot
more efficient, smarter and more
of data, of course, but it can be vastly
sustainable.”
improved by linking that information
“Most firms already have the information as ‘live’ reports which are immediately
sitting in their computers and “There’s lot of money to be saved here accessible to inform the business owner
spreadsheets, but with a few little tricks in efficient use of time. Once you collect or manager about the efficiency.’’
we can easily convert it into something the data it can be used many times’’.
Just how long it will take for envISion
much more meaningful and useful. The When it comes to doing just that, Elise says to work their magic depends on the
government now provides a vast range of envISion has the perfect person to do it. company, says Sherman.
free spatial information, such as maps of
property boundaries, roads, powerlines, “That where our systems manager “It can come down to how clean their
rivers, and statistics, which can be used Sherman comes into it. He’s very good at data is. If it’s in good order, we can
to help businesses.” organising data management systems.’’ usually get it done fairly quickly. It’s on a
Sherman says databases can be simpler case-by-case basis.’’
Elise says businesses will have
inventories, parts numbers, where items than spreadsheets.
are stored, where and when the items To contact Elise for more information:
“In some ways they are. I’ve seen some
are used, who installed them, and more. horrendous spreadsheets in my time,’ he elise@envisionz.co.nz
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are assigned to work. a business and give a free one-hour
“So we’ve got data on all the important
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look at efficiencies when you can visually
track where something is, what it is and
why it is there, the age of parts or stores,
and, who does the responsibility lie with?
“Brains don’t like spreadsheets,’’ Elise
says with a laugh, ‘’so it all comes down
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• Instant and synthetic drug testing been employed for. Overcoming Funding Challenges
interests to be trading locally.’’
• Alcohol breath testing It’s that simple really.
Andrew couldn’t be more right.
• Random drug testing at your site or And remember, Summit Health Taranaki
That’s something the Taranaki Chamber theirs. are competitively priced, so it makes BDO Partners: Ryan Stockman, Erin Gall, Gaylene Findlay, Steve Waite, Chris Harvey, Dianne Roberts, Kevin Landrigan & Donna Greenlees.
of Commerce has long advocated for and economic sense in many ways. Its all
the spectre of Covid-19 has made that • Post incident drug and alcohol
about our business looking after your 10 Young Street, New Plymouth 4310 06 759 9034 newplymouth@bdo.co.nz
even more important. breath testing.
business.
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