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B u s i n e s s e xc e l l e n c e Awa r d s 2 0 2 2
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L EADI N G L IG H T AWARDS 2022
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est Coast businesses Cotterill Large Enterprise Award is for 2018 Leading Light Awards
large and small are in progressive and innovative businesses
the limelight with the with more than 25 full time staff,
announcement of the finalists for the the Crombie Lockwood Medium
7th Development West Coast Leading Enterprise Award will focus on those
Light Business Excellence Awards. with between 10 and 24 full time staff,
The first round of judging has been and the NZME Small Enterprise award
completed, and Development West will be given to an organisation with
Coast Chief Executive Heath Milne said less than 10 full timers.
that the difficult decision had been There is also a Workplace Wellbeing
made to postpone the gala dinner Award sponsored by Issac, and a
when Omicron entered the country. Sustainability Award from Department
“There have been some positives of Conservation.
though - each of our finalists have The Greymouth Star Rising Star
been able to enjoy the limelight for a Award is chosen from those who
little longer. have been in business for less than
“We are still determined to celebrate five years, and the Great Journeys of
the success of West Coast businesses, New Zealand COVID Hero Award will
but we want to do it in person when recognise an inspiring business whose
the time is right. All going well efforts have supported the regional 2018 Leading Light Awards
this will be Friday the 20th of May business community during the
at the West Coast Events Centre in COVID-19 pandemic.
Shantytown.” DWC’s Supreme Award is the
“This has been an extremely ultimate accolade for all the entrants
challenging time for local businesses with the winner chosen from the
and the Awards are an excellent category winners.
opportunity to celebrate the hard Mr Milne thanked and congratulated
work, innovation and commitment it all those who had entered the
has taken to run a successful business Awards and said DWC was grateful
through the pandemic.” to sponsors, entrants, judges and
The Leading Light Awards are made organisers, who were making the
up of seven main categories, which event possible.
business owners from across the West “There is so much to celebrate
Coast have been able to enter. across our diverse region, and we look
There are three awards tailored to forward to being able to celebrate in
the size of a business. The Duncan person at the gala dinner.”
Duncan Cotterill is
proud to support the
Development West Coast
Leading Light Business
Excellence Awards
Auckland | Wellington | Nelson | Christchurch | Queenstown duncancotterill.com
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D u n can C otterill Large E nter p rise f inalists
ElectroNet Group ElectroNet Group
Duncan Cotterill is a likeminded people. They Locally owned Electricity Network
full service law firm with look to us for the same Company, Westpower, is parent
offices in Christchurch, thinking, resourcefulness to the ElectroNet Group, which
Nelson, Wellington, and relationship building consists of four electro-technology
Queenstown and Auckland skills that they themselves companies, including an electrical
and is among the largest have relied on to achieve engineering consultancy and
providers of legal services business success. We are contracting businesses. Earlier this
in the South Island. a firm that celebrates year, new technology developed
We pride ourselves on enterprise so it is with by the ElectroNet Group, via the Issac Construction Limited
being enterprising and pride we sponsor the Large ElectroNet Technology company
this is evident in the Enterprise Award. This (ETech), won the Safeguard Award for
relationships we have award recognises large Best Use of Innovation in a NZ Design
with West Coasters. We West Coast enterprises or Technology to eliminate/manage
have strong relationships that are innovative and risk, and was finalist in the NZ Energy
with individuals, small dynamic in their business Excellence Awards for the same
businesses and large practices, demonstrate innovation. These achievements
organisations. Our leadership both within align with our vision to be leaders
clients understand the their organisation and in electrical energy and technology,
distinct advantages of externally, and have a clear and our purpose to provide Issac Construction Limited - Liddell
aligning themselves with vision for their business. sustainable electrical solutions which Contracting Division
enhance communities.
Isaac Construction is an independent company wholly
owned by the Isaac Conservation Trust established in
WestReef WestReef Canterbury. From 2018, Simcox Construction has become a
WestReef Services Ltd is the largest civil construction division of Isaac Construction, based in Blenheim, and as of
company in the Buller District. Established in 1996, December 2020, proudly, Liddell Contracting is also a division
WestReef is now a Council Controlled Trading Organisation of Isaac Construction, based in Greymouth.
(CCTO). Our key purpose is to make a profit for the This has given Isaac Construction a significant boost in
benefit of ratepayers and the wider community. WestReef civil structures capability. Liddell Contracting specialises
is a key employer in the district, providing stable, in bridge builds and maintenance, wharf maintenance and
responsible employment, with a focus on the wellbeing repairs, structural repairs of buildings, upgrading, earthquake
and development of staff. Over the past six years, we have strengthening, and repairing and maintaining structures in
shown consistent growth in revenue, profitability and remote places.
staff numbers, while supporting the community across Together we are a Canterbury, West Coast, Tasman, Nelson,
five key department - roading/civil works, parks and Marlborough, and Otago focused contracting company, driven
reserves maintenance, services/utilities management, to provide outstanding customer service, so we can ‘give back’
environmental projects, mechanical workshop. to the community and the environment.
Proud to be finalist in the 2022 Leading
Supporting the community for Light Business Excellence Awards
over 25 years Finalists in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2022
Roading & civil construction - Drainage & reticulation - Parks & reserves maintenance
- Environmental projects - Skip hire - Mechanical services - Track construction and maintenance
WESTREEF SERVICES LTD
80 Russell Street, Westport
westreef.co.nz
GM468273
Westport – Karamea – Reefton – Springs Junction
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Doing
right
by our
region
From Karamea to Haast, we’ve been
operating on the Coast for over 30 years,
and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved
together in that time.
Liddell Contracting has always had firm roots in the region; from being
founded by Graham Liddell, to now having daughter Anna as branch
manager, with three generations of family having worked here at one
time or another.
Our commitment to the Coast extends to supporting local schools and
nurturing local talent. We work with local Gateway programmes at Grey High
and Trades Academy to introduce students into the civil construction industry.
In 2021 an opportunity arose to align our business with the Isaac Group.
This move has solidified our connection to the region by being able to
draw on specialist skills and resources from the other group partners –
Simcox Construction and Isaac Construction.
Another important benefit is that we support the Isaac Conservation and
Wildlife Trust with every infrastructure project we work on. Their programmes
work to breed and rear a number of species including kakī (black stilt),
pāteke (brown teal), kākāriki karaka (orange fronted parakeet), tūturuatu
(shore plover), and whio (blue duck), all which are released into the wild.
Some whio (blue duck) are even released right here on the West Coast.
It means we’re building a legacy our kids’ kids will be proud of. We want to
ensure future generations of New Zealanders will be able to enjoy our native
birds and plant species for years to come.
For your next civil construction project, talk to us – your one-stop shop
for engineering, civil construction, crane hire, blasting and coating.
liddell.co.nz
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Cro m bie Loc kwoo d Medi u m E nter p rise Finalists
We are delighted to sponsor contemplated opening an
Coastal Health Limited Jeff Evans Limited
this award for West Coast office on the Coast which we Coastal Health is a well-established, privately
businesses with 10-24 FTEs did in 2014. owned, Nurse led medical practice who
who are focused on providing pride themselves on offering highly skilled
Paul Fauth, who leads our
innovative growth solutions community focused team. It provides services
West Coast operation ensures
that target improved to the West Coast public from a new purpose
customer satisfaction, on the ground local resource
built facility designed by the owners to
enhanced productivity and is complemented by our
ensure staff and patients have easy access
and excellence in people 100+ strong Canterbury team and flow within the practice. The practice has
management. of insurance professionals. 4300 patients enrolled and employs General
Crombie Lockwood is the Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
Crombie Lockwood has
largest insurance broking Prescriber, Practice Nurses and highly focused
a long and proud history
customer service and admin team. The practice
Jeff Evans Limited
of providing insurance company in New Zealand.
We operate a network of 23 is spacious, well equipped and provides many With over 33 years’ experience in providing
broking and risk advisory
offices with a combined staff health services aligned with General Practice. services on the West Coast to residential,
services to West Coasters
of over 750. Our nationwide commercial, and rural customers, we have
and we are proud to act for
branch network allows us Coastal Health Limited the knowledge and skills to get the job done
over 300 West Coast clients.
to maintain client focus and to the highest standards. Our experienced
Without the support of these
team are here to help and offer friendly advice
clients, many of whom have the strong longstanding
on all types of products and services from
been with us for over 30 relationships our business is
new bathroom fixtures, home heating, hot
years, we could never have built on.
water systems and spa pools right through
to offering design advice for new effluent
systems, repairing, or replacing a dairy shed
The Helicopter Line
and designing and building your new home or
commercial premises and so much more.
The Helicopter Line CAA certification comes from our SMS systems
which drive ongoing compliance and safety with
The Helicopter Line (THL) is New Zealand’s
all aspects of our operations. Our team of pilots
leading helicopter company operating a fleet
of modern helicopters perfectly suited to are highly skilled and disciplined individuals,
accessing New Zealand’s most significant alpine specifically trained to fly in the Southern Alps,
areas. Our pilots have specialist mountain flying and their passion ensures the best experience
experience and crews are qualified to ensure for our clients whether on scheduled scenic
safety, both in the air and on the ground. Our flights and Heli hikes.
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N Z M E S mall E nter p rise Finalists
Awatuna Sunset Lodge Awatuna Sunset Lodge
NZME is proud to again be consume, whether it is news,
part of the 2022 Development sport or entertainment. Every Awatuna Sunset Lodge is a stunning
West Coast Leading Light week, our much-loved brands seaside B&B, just a 10-minute drive north
Business Excellence Awards. reach over 3.5 million Kiwis of Hokitika. The Lodge is a smoke-free,
The Small Enterprise Award (source: Nielson CMI Fused adult retreat with uninterrupted views
recognises those businesses Q4 20 – Q3 21 Nov 21 AP15+). of the Tasman Sea and breath-taking
who provide a true customer Whether reading, listening, sunsets. With 3 beautifully appointed
experience and who strive for watching or engaging with ensuite rooms, 2 of which are sea-facing,
customer satisfaction through our brands, they can get the Awatuna Sunset Lodge is a luxury boutique
their range and quality of content they want, from us - getaway offering personalised service at
products, product knowledge, where and when they want it. an affordable price. With many years of
customer service and after experience in both the accommodation
NZME then develop industry and sustainability, Elizabeth &
support.
effective, integrated solutions Selwyn ensure a fantastic light-foot holiday.
NZME keeps kiwis in the to help advertisers target We welcome you to rest, relax, rejuvenate,
know on the content they these audiences. and be nurtured by the Wild West Coast.
Breakers Boutique Accommodation Skydive Franz and Fox Glacier Skydive Franz and Fox
Glacier
Skydive Franz and Fox Glacier is the
pioneer of high altitude skydiving in
New Zealand and was the first operator
to be certified by CAA to conduct
skydives from 20,000ft. Nobody jumps
higher. Rated by Red Bull as one of
the top destinations to visit, Skydive
Franz and Fox Glacier has contributed
significantly to making New Zealand a
skydive destination of choice for world
travellers. At Skydive Franz and Fox
Glacier we are dedicated to reducing
our impact on the environment, making
our business more sustainable and are
committed to making a difference to the
communities within which we operate.
Breakers Boutique hosts when it comes to offering 2018 Leading Light Awards
suggestions on things to see and do.
Accommodation
Jan and Stephen enjoy spending every
"For Jan and Stephen, Breakers spare minute out exploring and love
Boutique Accommodation is a classic nothing more than sharing their wealth
love affair. Discovered while driving of knowledge with their guests. They
past in early 2000, after already falling have strong Manaakitanga aiming to
in love with the West Coast, heart provide an intimate, warm and friendly
strings were pulled, a move was made atmosphere with many of their guests
and it has been home ever since. A
becoming long time friends.
beachfront location sitting in a little bay
For them, the love affair with Breakers
with views to die for, there is an energy
and the West Coast continues. Every
that relaxes the mind and soothes the
day brings a new discovery, whether it is
soul.
uncovering more of the Coast’s history
Located in the heart of the West Coast
on the Coast Road north of Greymouth or checking out a fabulous beach or
rated one of the top ten coastal drives bush walk. Jan and Stephen have a
in the world, with beaches, river valleys, passion for the environment and do
native bush, short walks, hiking and their utmost to ensure sustainability on
biking trails in close proximity and every level – they feel very fortunate to
oozing with West Coast history, Breakers have this big backyard they are lucky
is a great place for guests to base enough to call home and they would
themselves for exploring the region love to share their wee slice of paradise
and you couldn’t ask for more informed with you."
Wishing everyone
involved with
Leading Lights
all the very best
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G reym o u th Star R ising Star Award f inalists
Waiho Hot Tubs, Franz Josef Glacier
The Greymouth Star is proud to sponsor the
Rising Star Award at the 2018 Development West
Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
This award celebrates those who have been in
business for less than five years and are already
making a valuable contribution to the West Coast.
The finalists in this category are all exciting new
innovative businesses already making their mark
on the Coast.
We, along with Development West Coast,
acknowledge the valuable contribution West
Coast businesses make to our local economy,
we congratulate and wish all the best to this
year’s entrants.
Paradise Vets
Paradise Vets Waiho Hot Tubs, Franz Josef
Paradise Vets is an independent Glacier
farm veterinary practice located
in the heart of the West Coast at Soak in the luxury of your private
Kumara Junction. Our team of Waiho Hot Tub, nestled amongst a
four staff are passionate about lush rainforest setting in the Franz
working with our farmer clients Josef Glacier village. Your tubs
to maximise their livestock’s submerged wood burner keeps you
health and production. We are in control of the temperature of the
proud to support the successful fresh, mountain stream water during
West Coast dairy industry your Waiho experience. The relaxation
servicing farms from Whataroa factor of this all-weather experience
to Reefton. The business has can be further enhanced by adding
achieved rapid growth in its epsom salts and beautiful NZ
initial 2 years of operation and hydrosols to your water. Locally
recent recruitment of a second developed and operated, Waiho Hot
veterinarian will allow further Tubs offers another fantastic reason
growth of our client base. to rejuvenate at Franz Josef Glacier.
Paparoa Guided Walks
Dairy Sheep + Beef Deer
For all your
Farm Animal Paparoa Guided Walks Our goal is that the experience that
Paparoa Guided Walks creates will stick
Veterinary
Paparoa Guided Walks strive to be a with clients for years to come, and
leader in the adventure travel industry every time you think back on it you feel
by providing exceptional hiking
Needs
a sense of fulfilment, inspiration, and
adventures in a responsibly sustainable accomplishment.
way, promoting the conservation of And even more importantly, we hope
both natural and human communities. the trip sparks a desire to keep getting
We offer an all inclusive 3 night, 4 day out into nature, whether it is on more of
guided hiking adventure tour along the our trips or on their own.
Paparoa Track, New Zealand's newest Societal values toward the land are
Great Walk. diverse, but for many people, there is no
Proud to be part of the thriving
Enrichment of our guests' lives comes identity with nature, no intimate, direct
from the services we provide - from the experience with place.
West Coast Dairy Industry form, rhythm, and renewing qualities of
the beautiful and wild places in which
For these people, there is generally
no realisation that a connection with
we work.
If you value efficiency, expertise and quality results Simply being out in nature awakens
nature can help them to better realise
their potential as humans, or that
Contact us today on 027 634 7596 a part of many of us that has gone modern civilization is mounting an
2035 Kumara Junction Highway
dormant from living around artificial unprecedented assault on the natural
lights, the noise of civilization, the world.
demands of daily life, and a lack of wide- In these cases, exposure to the natural
open spaces. world can help to create an emotional
Our commitment is to run identification with the land that can
unforgettable hiking trips, and those are motivate day-to-day action on behalf of
important words to us. the places we love.
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CONGRATULATIONS to all the Finalists on
your outstanding achievements . . .
There has never been a better time to
celebrate business excellence, as our
community along with the rest of the world has
been faced with challenging times.
You have all done exceptionally well and
we wish you all the very best for the awards
evening.
Greymouth Star
Ph 03 769 7900
Advertising enquiries: brettk@greystar.co.nz
Specialists in;
Coastal Health, your
private primary health Civil Construction
provider also offers . . . Road Maintenance
Our Occupational Health Services are
advertised only via word of mouth. Surfacing Solutions
Our ability to deliver quality health services, either at
the clinic or worksite is reflected in the growing number
of companies requesting our services to ensure their
staff and wellbeing is priority. Services include, clinical
exam and history, audiology and education, spirometry,
immunisation status, musculoskeletal, visual acuity, drug
screening, ergonomics, PPE checks and board reports.
Proud to Support our workplace health
provider, providing us great service in health
monitoring, precautionary treatments and
CHi Appearance is a new and acute services when required.
exciting addition to Coastal Health.
It offers cosmetic injectables and Keep up the Good Work Coastal Health and
services by a Nurse Practitioner
along with being stockists of Good Luck for the upcoming Awards Evening!
Skincare Rx products.
For information on our civil capabilities
We’re Proud to be a Finalist in the Leading Lights - Driveway construction and surfacing - Commercial and residential subdivisions
- Civil roading and maintenance - Rural construction
We believe in building partnerships and trust, - Quality aggregate and landscape product
in a safe and professional environment.
GM468312
03 768 5942 Fulton Hogan West Coast
208 Main South Road.
Greymouth
reception@coastalhealth.co.nz • occhealth@coastalhealth.co.nz
Phone 03 768 7880
chiappearance@coastalhealth.co.nz
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I saac Wo r kp lac e Well b eing Award Finalists
WestReef
Isaac Construction, Liddell restoration wildlife habitat,
Contracting and Simcox covering 1100 hectares of
Construction are all part land on the outskirts of
of the Isaac Group of Christchurch. The facility
companies, offering a wide
is home to a number of
array of civil construction
species including; Kakī (Black
and infrastructure services.
We do it for the right reasons Stilt), Pāteke (Brown Teal),
and exist to sustain one Kākāriki Karaka (Orange
of New Zealand’s longest Fronted Parakeet), Tūturuatu
established conservation (Shore Plover), and Whio
trusts. We have over 70 (Blue Duck). Our vision at
years’ experience in civil Liddell Contracting is to
construction, operating
continually upskill our staff
throughout the South
and demonstrate our civil
Island. Conservation and the
protection of endangered structures capability across
species has seen the creation the wider South Island; whilst
of Peacock Springs, a unique maintaining our homebase
and world leading quarry on the West Coast.
WestReef
WestReef Services Ltd is the largest civil construction company
in the Buller District. Established in 1996, WestReef is now a
Council Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO). Our key purpose
is to make a profit for the benefit of ratepayers and the wider
community. WestReef is a key employer in the district, providing
stable, responsible employment, with a focus on the wellbeing
and development of staff. Over the past six years, we have shown
consistent growth in revenue, profitability and staff numbers, while
supporting the community across five key department - roading/
civil works, parks and reserves maintenance, services/utilities
management, environmental projects, mechanical workshop.
Jeff Evans Limited
Jeff Evans Limited
With over 33 years’ experience
in providing services on the West
Coast to residential, commercial,
and rural customers, we have the
knowledge and skills to get the
job done to the highest standards.
Our experienced team are here to
help and offer friendly advice on
all types of products and services
from new bathroom fixtures, home
heating, hot water systems and
spa pools right through to offering
design advice for new effluent
systems, repairing, or replacing
a dairy shed and designing and
building your new home or
commercial premises and so much
more.
Coastal Health Limited amongst the team have grown.
Coastal Health Directors
The different personalities are
The Coastal Health team prides
enjoyed and often extend outside
itself on offering a supportive,
the work place.”
flexible and community focused
Coastal Health’s success is not
work environment that results in
just the Directors’ successes but
a very low turnover in staff.
all staff.
Coastal Health is a women
No-one likes being sick and
owned and operated business
putting pressure on others.
and, with the occasional
exception, it has an all-female However, flexibility within staff to
staff. cover others and their workload
“Our greatest strength as during periods of illness, either
women is our camaraderie. It of themselves or family members,
means sharing knowledge and is something the business pride
opportunities, being empathetic ourselves on.
and supporting each other. We Directors ensure staff know
recognize our staff ’s strengths and are aware they are valued.
and offer flexibility within the “We often reinforce this with
business for them to build on gestures of acknowledgment of
those. Productivity is enhanced birthdays, anniversaries, personal
by the opportunities and achievements work and non-work
support provided by our peers related and just when they have
and the company. Friendships had a busy week.”
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T he G reat J o u rneys o f N ew Z ealand COVI D
H er o Award Finalists
Waiho Hot Tubs, Franz Josef Glacier spinoff of providing something positive for
Great Journeys of New have audio commentary with the community to feel ownership of at a time
Zealand proudly operates local stories and fun facts, and The creation of Waiho Hot Tubs was a when things were feeling a bit negative.”
an onboard licensed café for response to COVID-19. With two other
iconic scenic trains throughout
those feeling peckish. businesses in Franz Josef, having to batten
both the North and the South Waiho Hot Tubs, Franz Josef Glacier
down the hatches during the first lockdown
Islands. From journeys with the The TranzAlpine is a great was tough and could have been a very
views of active volcanoes and way to experience both West negative journey for Adam Haugh.
breath-taking Pacific Coast to Coast and Christchurch. For “Franz Josef ’s isolation creates a special
the world-famous TranzAlpine, those that want a little more, community spirit and strong interdependence
we have something for check out our package options, between businesses. We need each other to be
everyone. that include accommodation successful in order to succeed ourselves.” Adam
A memorable journey is and activities to complete your took the brave decision to start something
guaranteed on all our services, trip away. Also, we’ve been new and something that would support other
thanks to comfortable seats, working on new travel options, struggling businesses, not just his own.
keep an eye out for our new “One of the satisfactions of Waiho has been
panoramic windows, and an
experiences coming soon! able to create work for other people who
open-air viewing carriage,
offering the best views! We www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz call Franz home. The project has also had the
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
Rainforest Retreat Rainforest Retreat
Kayak, cruise or fish with Franz Josef
Nestled amongst the Southern Alps, Wilderness Tours on Lake Mapourika. A family
close to Franz Josef Glacier and countless owned and operated business offering guided
other scenic spots, the Rainforest Retreat kayak tours, scenic boat cruises and fishing
is the perfect base to explore New charters on the stunning mirror lake in Franz
Zealand’s Glacier Country and the wild Josef. Kayak, cruise or fish with Franz Josef
West Coast. With our accommodation Wilderness Tours on Lake Mapourika. Dale &
ranging from flashpackers, to motels, all his team of knowledgeable guides will show
the way up to 5* Deluxe units, there is you the glacier region from new perspectives
truly something for every preference and on an engaging tour experience you won’t
budget. Following a day of adventuring, forget – especially as you receive our signature
our onsite Monsoon restaurant and bar is free photographs after each tour. Fish for
the perfect space to wind down and relax. Salmon or Brown trout, or enjoy a guided walk
Guests can cosy up next to open log fires, on our exclusive rainforest trail through the
whilst enjoying some tasty homecooked Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary. There is a tour option
meals and delicious cold beverages. for everyone!
KAYAK, CRUISE OR FISH
ON LAKE MAPOURIKA
Just the
two of us Perfect for a romantic break or mini get away to
Franz Josef Glacier
SOAk STAy Soak – Treat yourself to a rejuvenating hour long soak
And dInE in the new fresh water, wood fired Waiho Hot Tubs
Dine – Enjoy the flavours of SnakeBite Brewery with a
$50 food & beverage voucher to share
Slumber – Stay at the central village Bella Vista Motel
From just $229 for two
GIFT Soak in the luxury of your private Waiho Hot Tub,
nestled amongst a lush rainforest setting in the Franz
VOUCHER’S Josef Glacier village.
AVAILABLE Your tubs submerged wood burner keeps you in
control of the temperature of the fresh, mountain
stream water during your experience.
The relaxation factor of this all-weather experience
can be further enhanced by adding epsom salts and
beautiful NZ hydrosols to your water.
KAYAK, CRUISE OR FISH WITH US ON THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE MAPOURIKA. the whoLe fAMILY A family escape designed for two adults and two
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is a family owned and operated business, offering guided kayak tours, children
paddle boards, boat cruises and Fishing Charters. Mirror-like morning reflections and guided walking FAmILy SOAk, Soak – Treat your family to a refreshing
through a kiwi sanctuary are at your finger tips with our team of friendly and knowledgeable guides. STAy & dInE 1 hour soak in the new fresh water, wood fired
Waiho Hot Tubs
Dine – Enjoy the flavours of SnakeBite Brewery
We’re
with a $100 voucher to share
o be
Slumber – Stay at the central village Bella Vista Motel
Proud t ! From just $425 for a family of four
s
Finalist
Contact 0800 423 262
GM468343
www.franzjoseftours.co.nz www.waihohottubs.co.nz | 03 752 0009 | Open daily from 2.30pm till sunset.
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D e part m ent o f C o nservati o n S u stainab ility
Award Finalists
Okarito Kayaks Okarito Kayaks
The Department of recognise the contribution
Conservation (DOC) is businesses and organisations Okarito Kayaks is a small, family-run kayak
delighted to once again make to the Coast while service, deeply invested throughout the
sponsor the Leading Light last thirty years in supporting our backyard
demonstrating respect for the
Business Excellence Awards. – our local community, and the stunning
environment in which they
In 2022 DOC is sponsoring natural environment that sustains us.
work.
the Sustainability Award. Last year, Okarito Kayaks started the
This recognises businesses “It’s great to see so many GorseBusters project, as a positive
or organisations that businesses thinking about response to Covid, and to look after the
demonstrate how their their environmental footprint place that looks after us.
products, services, strategies and the difference they We initally hoped to muster a few
or initiatives are helping can make”, DOC West Coast mates to clear gorse around the edge of
to reduce impacts on the Okarito Lagoon. With great support from
Director Operations Mark
environment and improve across the West Coast, and all of NZ, the
Davies says. “This is an ideal
long-term sustainability. project took on broader aims; to energise
opportunity to reward that
the local community to do something
The award provides DOC effort and initiative. Well positive out of adversity; enhance our
with an opportunity to done to all finalists.” regions reputation for looking after for it’s
backyard; and to do some real, tangible
environmental good for the stunning place
Ribbonwood Retreat Bed and Breakfast we call home.
We’re hugely grateful for all the support
we got from across the Coast to make that
happen - so we’ll keep at it.
Our aim is leave our backyard –
community and environment – better than
we found it; GorseBusters and the work it
contributes will be part of that legacy and
at the core of our business in the future.
Ribbonwood Retreat Bed and Breakfast Okarito Kayaks
Ribbonwood Retreat is a boutique accommodation provider set
near Franz Josef. We have a strong environmental ethos at our Bed
and Breakfast and have been involved with a range of sustainability
initiatives including planting five hundred trees on the property,
carbon reduction initiatives, and (environmental) volunteer
community projects. During Covid, we have obtained the Qualmark
Silver sustainability award and are aiming for Gold in the coming
year. Despite the downturn in visitor numbers, we have made the
most of this time to improve our systems, strategic planning and
learning new skills.
Ribbonwood Retreat Bed and Breakfast
Paparoa Guided Walks
Emotional identification with the land is often the first step
toward conservation, but it's not enough to simply love a
place; effective environmental reform also requires scientific,
legal, and political know-how.
Because of this, it is imperative that citizen activists and non-
governmental organisations hold government and businesses
accountable for their actions.
We must, as stewards of our children's and grandchildren's
planet, be willing to protect what is left of the Earth's natural
resources and wild places.
It is our dream at Paparoa Guided Walks that these special
places will be preserved and cherished by many generations
to come.
We must, as stewards of our children's and grandchildren's
planet, be willing to protect what is left of the Earth's natural
resources and wild places.
It is our dream at Paparoa Guided Walks that these special
places will be preserved and cherished by many generations
to come.12
MC & G u est s p eaker Feat u re
MC Stephen’s career with the ANZ Bank spans
over 40 years and a variety of roles. The
S te p h e n C au nt e r majority of his career has been dedicated
to working with business customers and
Stephen’s motto is enthusiasm, helping them with the issues they face.
entertainment and knowledge. Ask him what Since 2006, he has travelled the South
his job is and he will tell you “storyteller”. Island presenting over 1000 workshops and
These attributes make Stephen a highly seminars to over 9000 participants. He is also
successful facilitator of the ANZ Business well regarded as a conference speaker. More
Training workshops. These workshops cover recently now the champion of the webinar!!
a range of business topics and are designed
to help the attendees run more successful Outside of work Stephen is interested
businesses. in all kinds of sports, a rugby referee, fly
fisherman, whitebaiter and when time
Stephen is particularly passionate about permits turns his hand to restoring vintage
the topics of Networking, Marketing and machinery.
Customer Service.
G UE ST SPEA KER the coast of Antarctica to the South
Pole. You may also recognise Kevin as
Ke vin Biggar the co-host of the TVNZ series ‘First
Crossings’ and ‘Intrepid NZ’ recreating
Ever thought that you can’t do it? the adventures of pioneering NZ
Kevin Biggar will have you thinking explorers. A little like Bear Grylls but
again! wearing a waistcoat!
Kevin was a couch potato when he Now a full-time speaker, Kevin talks
decided to take part in the 5,000km about techniques to take on, and
trans-Atlantic rowing race. He then persevere through, big, audacious
went on to achieve a much tougher challenges. You’ll be riveted by his
challenge - the first ever kiwi to rollicking, outrageous story and leave
complete an unsupported trek from with a fresh perspective on your own
challenges!13
Fi nal ist
Vi deos
The major prize for category finalists of the
Leading Light Business Excellence Awards is
the opportunity to have a promotional video
made of their business by Dave Kwant of Vision
Co.
Dave has been involved in the awards since its
beginnings in 2011 and really enjoys visiting all
the finalist businesses throughout the region.
“Its just great filming a whole variety of West
Coast businesses and meeting people who are
very proud of their enterprise. I love it. ”
Dave’s own reputation as a videographer has
also grown during the last 10 years and we feel
lucky to still be able topin him down for the
five to six weeks it takes for him to film and edit
the videos.
Helen Wilson, of DWC, says “Dave is a bit of
a one man band on site; producer, director,
videographer all in one, and he brings out the
best in people in front of a camera and there is
a real art in that. Feedback from finalists this
year confirms that for me. In the glacier region
finalists have been models in each other’s
video’s which all adds to the fun.”
The videos will be screened at the Awards
Celebration and are gifted to the businesses
after the ceremony.
2016 Leading Light Awards
T h e E n t ry an d
J u dg i n g Process
This was the first time the Leading Light Here are some brief notes and straight from
Business Excellence Awards have used an the heart:
online entry form and we acknowledge the • Please use spell checker!
assistance and guidance we received by our • Have someone else read it for “readability”.
counterparts over the hill at Enterprise North • There was a mixed bag in terms of the
Canterbury who introduced us to Jotform. It insight that the two photos gave to the
certainly made the judging process easier – business from nil to great.
and more environmentally friendly! • The use of the word “strive” was consistent
Our Round One judges were from all over across many entries, this is a substitute for
NZ and were sourced from our Sponsor “try” as opposed to we “will” or “we do”.
organisations (apart from those with • Give more examples of your great work
conflicts) and two of DWC’s retired Advisory in action. Sometimes I was left with the
Body members, both of whom could be feeling of being amazed but wondering if
described as highly respected business it really happened, and
leaders. • Stick to the word limits!
Some of our judges gave up time over the
best of our summer weather to read and The financial section I placed less weight
2016 Leading Light Awards
assess the entries. We are very thankful for on due to the impact of Covid. So there was
their efforts. a relatively level playing field for being a
After Round One the process this year financially successful business as opposed
rested with our Chief Judge, Stephen Caunter to having turnover decimated by the impact
from ANZ. Stephen started from scratch with of covid and still being in business. Both are
all the Finalists entries and over a two - three very credible outcomes.
week period started choosing our winners. It was a pleasure to see all the amazing
Finally, this year, Stephen will be able to things you are doing, thank you for taking
make it to our Awards Ceremony, and as a the time to enter the
special bonus we are really honoured to have awards, well done
him demonstrate one of his other talents, as on becoming a
our MC. finalist.
To the award
Som e n ot es from ou r winners my
Ch i e f J u dg e, St e ph e n congratulations.
Cau n t e r
The standard of entries was in the main
high and the task of rating one above
another was more challenging this year than
ever before.14
T han k yo u to all o f
o u r s p o ns o rs
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Guest Speaker Sponsor Guest Speaker Travel Sponsor
Chief Judge Sponsor
Product Sponsors15
B u s i n e s s e xc e l l e n c e Awa r d s 2 0 2 2
2022 Awards
Ce re mony
th
May 20 2022
at the West Coast Events Centre at Shantytown
Put it i n your diari es now!
2018 Leading Light AwardsGrowing
business
to grow
the coast
Congratulations
to all the finalists - we wish you all
the best for the Awards evening.
Phone: 03 769 7000 1st Floor, Brunner House
freephone: 0800 768 0140 54 Tainui St, Greymouth - Mawhera 7805
email: info@dwc.org.nz PO Box 451, Greymouth - Mawhera 7840
Web: www.dwc.org.nz
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