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The Gisborne Herald • Monday, September 24, 2018 1
Civil Project Solutions Ltd
Westpac Supreme Business of the Year 2018
Westpac Supreme Business Finalist 2018
Professionals & Service Excellence Award 2018
Westpac Gisborne
Business Excellence Awards
2 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Gisborne Herald • Monday, September 24, 2018 3
The 2018
Westpac Gisborne
Many
Business Excellence
Awards judges –
Chair Neil Smoker
Benefits
Neville Parkinson
Penny Shaw
Matt Logan
Celebrating
Sheldon Drummond
John Hockey
for
Audine Grace-Kutia
Shara Matthews
Steve Jackson
Gisborne’s Business
Business Awards
Community Entrants
Chair Neil Smoker
FUN TIMES: MC Te Radar kept the audience entertained at the fourth Westpac Business Excellence Awards.
Proud finalist in the
ALL that is good about the
Westpac Business Gisborne business community
“We had record entries across
all the categories which is great to
The awards evening was this
year moved to the Farmers Air WESTPAC Gisborne Business other through the process.” right. “Whilst winning is nice,
Excellence Awards was toasted at the fourth Westpac see,” said Ms Younger. Event Centre to cater for extra Excellence Awards chair of judges The judges are split into many entrants say how much they
Business Excellence Awards. The newly-introduced mentor demand, with a sell-out 350 people Neil Smoker is confident the local groups for the judging to ensure get out of it — win, lose or draw
Tairawhiti Community Law Awards coordinator Prue system proved a real winner with attending. economy is in good shape after consistency across the various — from the ability to sit back and
Centre is an autonomous Younger says over the years, Kim Holland, Jo Haughey and Finalists will be invited to weeks spent with his fellow judges categories with all contributing to reflect, working on, rather than in
the biennial awards have been Georgina Kemp helping business business workshops in the near going over entries with a fine-tooth a round-the-table discussion at the their businesses.”
not-for-profit Charitable adjusted to better suit the local owners get the best onto their future, with final details currently comb. end. When Westpac Gisborne first
Trust governed by a Board business environment. This year entry forms. being worked through. “There are always challenges “We need to step back and make embarked on its own business
of Trustees that represent saw the format change with the “We spent a lot of money on Ms Younger paid tribute to the but from what I am seeing, the sure it looks and feels right,” he awards, other similar regional
our geographic boundary small, medium and large sections this initiative, but I think it judges who had volunteered their Gisborne business community is says. programmes around the country
amalgamated and instead three was a really good investment by time. “It is a win-win,” she says. in a healthy state,” says Westpac “We usually find that the were reviewed, with a view to
which runs from Potaka supreme finalists announced, from the organisation to do this. The “Judges always come out in awe Gisborne’s commercial manager. hierarchy falls out at the end establishing categories that would
to Wharerata to Tuai. We which the overall winner was feedback we got in previous years of what the businesses are doing “We are seeing a constant level based on the agreed scoring — resonate with the local business
satisfy the unmet legal need found. was that people were daunted here and they always say it is very of inquiry from entities wanting the higher scores speaking for community.
of the people living within Westpac Supreme Winner Civil by the entry form, but once humbling to be involved. There is to invest across the board, and to themselves.” “Sometimes you are just blown
Project Solutions this year join a completed we continually hear how so much being done behind closed grow their businesses.” Businesses are judged on a away by what is going on in your
our boundary by providing
free legal information and
Tairawhiti very prestigious club, having their
name alongside previous winners
much benefit they each get from
completing the form and analysing
doors in this community that
surprises everyone.”
Entries for the 2018 awards wide range of topics including own backyard. It is a rewarding
were up on previous years and of a leadership, people management process for all I think, entrants
law related education to Community Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti (2015), the business’ strengths and The next awards will be held in high standard. and development; planning, and judges alike. The awards
all, and free legal advice, Eastland Group (2013) and East weaknesses. The mentors really 2020. Mr Smoker has been involved market focus and branding; programme helps to broaden the
assistance and limited
Law Centre Coast Farm Vets (2012). helped with this.” with the Westpac Business Awards process, systems and quality local business network and create
______________ since they were established in management; financial a deeper understanding of just
representation to those 2011 but this is his first time as performance; innovation; what goes on in our region.”
who cannot afford to pay 85 Lowe Street, chair of judges. community and industry Mr Smoker thanked his
“It has been extremely participation; workplace health fellow judges for their time and
for a lawyer, who do not Gisborne 4010 Editorial by Diana Dobson unless otherwise stated. rewarding working with such and safety; customer service; and commitment.
qualify for legal aid or who Ph (06) 868 3392 Photos by Stephen Jones Photography unless otherwise stated. a diverse group of judges who health and wellbeing. “The awards wouldn’t be the
otherwise could not get all bring their own views and Mr Smoker said the feedback awards without their input. We all
access to justice. or 0800 452 956 experience. It is hugely helpful and from entrants seemed to suggest appreciate their time, effort and
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GAVE ALAN BERRY MOTORS
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Winner of the EIT sponsored
Business Excellence Awards and
the Supreme Winner of the
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS
Gisborne Business Awards.
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AWARD SPONSORED BY MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Gisborne Supreme Winner SUPREME FINALISTS:
Civil Project Solutions
Sponsored by Pak’n Save
Impressive
Kohntrol Forest Services
Sponsored by Chartered Accountants
Australia & New Zealand
Stubbs Contractors Ltd
Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce
Start Up London, Dublin, Dubai and the Pacific Islands.
“I worked primarily on infrastructure projects —
roading, airports, light rail — as both a contractor and
Business
in a consultancy.”
He met his wife Gretchen in London where she
worked as an investor relations associate and they
travelled together to Dublin and Dubai where they had
their first child. The couple now have three children
and say Gisborne is a fantastic place to raise a family.
Wins Two
Gretchen grew up on a farm in Wairoa and Russell
comes from Ashburton in the South Island. The
company meets every Friday for lunch at their offices
in Gisborne’s industrial area.
They discuss projects and health and safety as they
Awards
enjoy a sit-down meal together.
WINNING TEAM: Project managers Manaia Ngata, Stuart Buscke and Ben McArthur with CPS owners Gretchen It’s a good chance for everyone to touch base with
and Russell Moylan at their Gisborne offices. Picture by Rebecca Grunwell the rest of the team in a relaxed environment that isn’t
a ‘meeting’ as such says Mrs Moylan.
RUSSELL and Gretchen Moylan surveying, geology, mine and facilities for RocketLab at Mahia. Project manager Stuart Buscke says he loves
started Civil Project Solutions quarry planning and operations, They are also managing a dairy working at CPS and enjoys both the work and the
DOUBLE THE ACCOLADES: William and Kelsi Haenga from FarmCare Services are congratulated by Activate (CPS) nearly five years ago when residential, commercial and factory build in Kawerau and culture where the staff feel valued. The Friday lunches
Tairawhiti general manager economic development Steve Breen. DOUBLE award-winner FarmCare Services well they saw an opportunity to develop industrial building construction, a couple of smaller projects in are an extra bonus.
and truly caught the judges’ eyes. a professional project management and infrastructure construction Hawke’s Bay.
The family-owned and operated business that capability in Gisborne. (road, rail, bridges and other Mr Moyan said the vision for the
provides staff for the agriculture, horticulture and The company grew quickly structures) in addition to the company was to continue to exceed
forestry industries won both the health and wellbeing and this year won the Supreme company’s core skill of project both their own and their clients’
and start up categories of excellence at the business Business of the Year award at management. expectations.
awards. the Westpac Gisborne Business The company has been involved “We get an enormous amount
Judges were impressed to see William and Kelsi Excellence Awards. in a broad range of projects across of satisfaction from the work we
Haenga, who also had a young family, finding the “We were absolutely blown away diverse industries including dairy, do and enjoy working with such a
right balance in running a diverse and significantly- by winning the award and also the food processing, commercial, great team at CPS.”
Honoured to be a finalist in The sized business — one they had set up from scratch.
They felt their focus on developing leadership within
amazingly positive response we
have had from the community,” said
industrial and retail construction, Mrs Moylan said the CPS staff
cool storage, roading and are a big reason for their success.
Westpac Business Excellence their crews was a win-win for both sides.
FarmCare’s health and wellbeing process had been
Mr Moylan. infrastructure and sports facilities. “They are all really motivated and
The secret to their succeess is CPS is predominantly a Gisborne enjoy the diverse range of work.
Awards. Nailed it! developed around the whole person — helping them
professionally and outside, including in fitness and
the hard working team which is business with about 70 percent of “We feel very fortunate to have
focussed on their clients’ needs their work in Tairawhiti but they such a great team.”
ULTRAFAST
sport. They also helped their staff apply for mortgages and the outcome driven — ‘best for have also worked on projects in The government has just
Contact us for any inquiries for their own first homes.
Judges noted the customer service was second-to-
project’ — culture he said. Kaikoura, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, announced a huge capital injection
“We have built up our team from Kawerau, Auckland and Fiji. into the Tairawhiti region and Mr
regarding
FIBRE
none with follow-up calls to customers on completion both people based in Gisborne and One project they are most Moylan said “this is an exciting
of a job and they were happy to put right anything those wanting to return to the proud of is the LeaderBrand salad opportunity for lots of local
• Clearfall operation that needed attention. This ethos was also being
instilled in their own workers. Technology is being
region.” processing facility. businesses like ours to be involved
They used word-of-mouth and Mr Moylan said it was an in some incredibly ambitious and
• Road lining used in the field to support the growing company’s
$79
personal recommendations to extremely challenging and complex exciting projects”.
health and safety practices, with a constant eye to recruit them. project which was delivered on time “I would like to see a greater
• Ground-based finding ways to improve what is done. “Our team is made up of project and on budget using almost entirely focus on developing and supporting
The company was started in late 2015 when they managers, engineers, geologists and local sub-contractors. local skills and capabilities.”
• Woodlots provided scrub-cutting and fencing workers for surveyors. “There’s a common misconception There is no typical day at CPS
farmers alongside a team picking squash for a local “They come from a variety of that Gisborne’s construction and every day brings many and Inc GST
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horticultural company. When the season finished, professional backgrounds and industry doesn’t have the skill set varied challenges and problems to
they decided to keep the field workers . . . and so
Robert Stubbs | Managing director began FarmCare Services thanks to word of mouth
bring a wide range of knowledge,
experience and skills, gained both
to take on these big jobs — I think
we’ve proven this is not the case.”
solve.
“This is part of the fun,” says Mr Call Us on 867 6384
for a good job done. Today, they employ 80 seasonal
Mobile: 027 217 5858 workers, with the aim of providing them with year-
in New Zealand and abroad.”
The skills include civil
At the moment CPS is working
on a variety of projects in Gisborne
Moylan.
With a background in civil
round work. They pride themselves on being a one-
Email: robert@stubbsltd.co.nz stop-shop, providing hard-working, skilled employees
engineering, engineering and such as new coolstores, sub- engineering, Russell worked
quantity surveying, engineering divisions and upgrading existing extensively overseas in Hong Kong,
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Turanga Health
acknowledges
the endeavour to sustain
Winner of the Westpac Supreme
Business of the Year Award
Health and Wellbeing
exemplary business
practices.
The Eastland Wood Council Turanga Health are proud to be Civil Project Solutions would like to congratulate all the other winners and finalists
congratulates the sponsor and congratulates the
winner of the Health and Wellbeing We have proven project expertise in delivering a broad range
Kohntrol Forestry Services Ltd
Winners Farm, Forestry & Food Award, Excellence Award. of projects across diverse industries including:
Supreme Award Finalist
• Dairy, food processing and cool storage
Stubbs Contractors Ltd • Commercial, industrial and retail construction
Business Leadership Award,
Supreme Award Finalist
• Roading and infrastructure
• Sports facilities
FarmCare Services Ltd
Business Start Up Award • Hazardous materials storage
• Aviation and aerospace
For business excellence in the
• Specialised heavy vehicle wash facilities
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145 Derby Street • Phone 869 0457 Visit www.civilprojects.co.nz for more details 33 Parkinson Street, Awapuni, Gisborne
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Thank you to our sponsors of the
2018 Westpac Gisborne Business Excellence Awards
Westpac Gisborne
Supreme Business Finalists
Business Excellenc
Business Excellence & Category of Excellence
Partner Sponsors
SJP
stephen jones
photography
Supporting Gisborne’s
growing businesses.
At Westpac we’re all about helping our customers succeed to grow a better
New Zealand. A huge congratulations from us to all the 2018 winners of the
Westpac Gisborne Business Excellence Awards.
Pop in and see the team at Westpac Gisborne for all your banking needs:
Neil Smoker Chris Tyerman
Commercial Manager Senior Agribusiness Manager
06 863 1624 06 863 1623
027 295 1033 027 442 1347 Westpac Gisborne
neil.smoker@westpac.co.nz chris.tyerman@westpac.co.nz Business Excellence Awards
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