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dec 2016, ISSUE 1
Top Notch
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CONTENTS
Tradie NZ. We hope you enjoy this new issue and the ones to
come and welcome any feedback on what you would like to see, 17. REV IT UP!
recommend or ideas!
Highlands Park, Cromwell
At the Tradie we like to keep you up to date with industry
developments and news here in NZ.
In this issue, we’re proud to say how many talented Tradies we
have in this country! Check out our Kiwi who is the Australasian
champion on page 3.
Also our congratulations goes out to Callum Bryson from
Palmerston North being named the country’s top carpentry
apprentice, taking out the title of Registered Master Builders
Carters 2016 Apprentice of the Year on page 5.
With the new Health & Safety at Work Act we check out the lingo
and help you get a grip with what it all means see page 6. 2. Nuts & Bolts 14. Insurance
With the recent earthquake activity affecting the availability of 3. Nailing it 22. House of the Year
some types of insurance it’s a good time to review how this may
4. News 25. Recruitment
affect your business read page 16 for details.
6. Safety 27. Health & Well-being
It’s not all work and no play here at Tradie so we had to cover
Highlands Park in one of NZ’s spectacular regions – Central 10. Shameless Plugs 28. Summer Tucker
Otago. But to be exact Cromwell where Tony Quinn has made
12. Giveaways 29. Techie
every man’s (or women’s) dream a reality … a purpose built car
racing track like no other. Check out page 17…… 13. Apprenticeships 30. Travel
A new build in Auckland and a renovation in Hamilton have been
recognised as New Zealand’s best homes, winning Supreme
Awards at the prestigious 26th Registered Master Builders 2016
House of the Year Awards so visit page 22 onwards. The Tradie NZ w w w.t r a d i e n z . c o. n z
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leave home until you have seen the country so we focus on cover image: Callum Bryson taking
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Nuts&Bolts
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NAILING IT
a smooth finish!
NZ INTERIOR PLASTERING APPRENTICE BEST IN AUSTRALASIA
BCITO recently supported interior plastering apprentices to travel to the AWCI
GI Workskills competition held in Darwin Australia and one performed ahead of
the rest.
Rikki Dewes, a BCITO interior plastering apprentice with Atlas
Fibrous Plastering in Hastings has been voted Best Apprentice
in the Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries (AWCI) Annual
GI Workskills competition held in Darwin, Australia.
Rikki beat apprentices representing every state in Australia
and from across New Zealand to the title. Rikki says, “It was a
great experience and really tough competition with so many
talented apprentices. The challenges really drew on all our skills
in plastering, plasterboard fixing and professional finishing.”
Rikki and fellow New Zealand competitor Ben Ross were
supported by BCITO to travel to the international competition.
“Supporting and celebrating high achieving apprentices is
such an important part of what we do. Both Rikki and Ben’s
achievements are certainly a testament to the high level of
training and inspiration they each receive from their employers
every day in the workplace,” says Warwick Quinn, Chief
Executive, BCITO.
The AWCI Australia and New Zealand GIB Workskills
competition aims to develop the professionalism and skills
of interior fit-out specialists. Stu Phelps, AWCI President Congratulations Rikki and Atlas Fibrous
commented, “This sector of the construction industry is very
short of skilled workers and apprentices. The GIB Workskills Plastering - what a smooth finish!
competition is an important element of developing and training
new entrants. The competition is fantastic for the young guys
and really lifts them to bring out their best.”
Fourteen apprentices won regional competitions across New
Zealand and Australia held throughout the year. These finalists
competed at the international competition held at the AWCI
Australia/New Zealand conference held in Darwin, Australia.
Rikki outlined, “Competing in the final heat really focuses you
and even though it was a competition, I learned many new skills
that I’ll be sharing with my fellow apprentices back in New
Zealand.”
Atlas Fibrous Plastering in Hastings have a strong history of
preparing top performing apprentices and have previously had
15 of their apprentices attend the international event.
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NEWS
Women transforming
construction sector
contract. The Auckland tower will be the
tallest office building in New Zealand when
completed.
Judges praised Gemma’s use of sustainable
design solutions and her ongoing leadership
in engineering throughout her 25-year
career.
Described as “a role model for women in
architecture”, Megan Rule of South Pacific
Architecture won the Helen Tippet Award
for actively promoting the participation of
women in construction. Megan co-founded
Women + Architecture and is actively
involved in mentoring younger architects.
She leads by example and has made a
significant contribution to highlighting the
career paths available to women in the
construction industry.
Winners of the second annual Hays first” earned praise from the judges. She set
The Excellence in Construction
NAWIC Excellence Awards have been up Beca’s architectural team in Christchurch
hailed as “inspirational leaders who are Administration Award went to Carolyn
and is driven by a humanistic approach
passionate about changing the construction to architecture. Karen gives back to her Pitman of Fletcher Construction. Described
sector” during the recent awards ceremony industry by mentoring young architects. as the “go to guru” for policies and
at Mac’s Function Centre in Wellington. processes, Carolyn successfully deals with
Carmen Sutton from McIntosh Builders a wide range of subcontractors and plays a
The awards celebrate the outstanding took out Tradeswoman of the Year for pivotal role in her team.
achievements women are making in her strategic leadership and outstanding
New Zealand’s construction industry. communications skills. Vanessa Coxhead of Victoria University
With 10 percent yearly growth rates School of Architecture won the Apprentice
A home renovation project saw Carmen
predicted through to 2019 it makes sense and Student Award (professional category)
to encourage more women to work in switch careers from truck driving to
for her entrepreneurial approach to
construction and to highlight career paths building houses and she has never looked
architecture and her ability to showcase
available in this exciting sector. back. She now leads sole-charge building
the values of architecture to the wider
projects while also training apprentices.
Outstanding leadership and a commitment community.
to putting people first saw Lynne Vanessa Carswell of Warren and
Natalie Thornton of City Decorators won
Makepeace of Fletcher Construction and Mahoney and Gemma Collins of Fletcher
the Apprentice and Student Award (trades
Karen Sanderson from Beca jointly win Construction were named joint winners
category) for her outstanding work as an
the Professional Woman of the Year Award. of the Outstanding Achievement in Design
Award. apprentice painter.
Lynne won the award for the construction
category and Karen won the award for the Vanessa employed innovative ideas to A desire to create a better life for
professional category. resolve complex design issues on the her family led Natalie to take up an
rebuild of the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal. apprenticeship. She is highly motivated and
Recognised as an “incredibly effective
Working in difficult conditions with limited often has full responsibility for painting an
leader”, Lynne leads a team of 180 to
ensure that the Auckland’s $1.5B Waterview power in Christchurch’s red zone proved entire house. Now in the final stages of
Connection project is completed on time, no obstacle for Vanessa who re-engineered her apprenticeship, Natalie is focused on
on budget and with zero harm to the team. the theatre to expand the functional space eventually leading her own crew.
Her high standards and outstanding team by an additional 400m2.
leadership skills inspired the judging team.
Gemma, who manages a team of 35 building FROM LEFT:
Karen’s innovative approach architecture services engineers, is credited with playing Donna Howell, NAWIC president, Lynne Makepeace
Vanessa Coxhead,Vanessa Carswell, Carolyn Pitman, Karen Sanderson
and her commitment to “putting people a lead role in securing the Commercial Bay Gemma Collins, Carmen Sutton, Natalie Thornton, Megan Rule
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SAFETY
NEWS
TOP NOTCH apprentice
TAKES THE WIN!
Callum Bryson from Palmerston North has been named the country’s top
carpentry apprentice, taking out the title of Registered Master Builders Carters
2016 Apprentice of the Year at this year’s national competition.
On 4th November, the ten national The gala awards evening was held at The The national judges said Callum
finalists had the opportunity to show off Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront and was is a deserving winner, passionate,
their skills during a practical challenge, hosted by Sam Wallace.
with an outstanding breadth of
where they were put to the test building
a children’s playhouse to be donated
Registered Master Builders Chief knowledge across the sector.
Executive David Kelly says it was
to a local school. Callum’s playhouse
fantastic to see the level of talent and
impressed the judges enough to take
skill across the young apprentices,
out the top prize, and will be donated to
who will be essential in supporting the
Kelston Primary School.
growth of New Zealand’s construction
Callum, 25, is employed by McMillan industry.
& Lockwood PN Limited and trained
“These apprentices are joining a growing
through BCITO.
industry. Construction is New Zealand’s
Wade Puklowski, a 23-year-old from fifth-largest sector by employment,
Nelson, was awarded second place in the yet we are facing a skills shortage.
competition. He is employed by Coman Now really is the ideal time to join the
Construction and trained through trades.”
the Nelson Marlborough Institute of
“Apprentice of the Year is a great
Technology (NMIT).
opportunity to recognise our most
Third place was awarded to Ryan talented apprentices and the excellent
Tesselaar, a 21-year-old from Morrinsville. workmanship they bring to the industry.
He is employed by Foster Construction These are our future leaders, who
and trained through BCITO. will support and grow New Zealand’s
construction industry to ensure a better
The national judges said Callum is a
built New Zealand.”
deserving winner, passionate, with an
outstanding breadth of knowledge across CARTERS National Sales Manager Rob
the sector. Watson says that CARTERS are proud
to continue supporting the recognition
“Callum is a strong all-rounder, achieving
of emerging talent in the industry.
excellent results at every stage – the
written submission, interview and “Congratulations to Callum and all
practical challenge,” they said. the other finalists in the competition.
Competing as a finalist in this
“While modest and humble, he has
competition is a fantastic achievement
proven himself as a very capable leader,
and the passion and workmanship
with a fantastic career ahead of him.”
displayed throughout the competition
The two-day national competition saw was thoroughly impressive. CARTERS
each of the ten finalists undergo a 45 are looking forward to constructing
minute individual interview with the lasting partnerships with these
judging panel, followed by the challenging apprentices and look forward to
practical component which was viewed assisting with their future growth within
by family, friends and the general public. the industry.”
www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 5
SAFETY
SAFETY
LEARN
THE
LINGO
There’s been a lot of hype about the new Health and Safety at Work Act.
And before you can get to grips with what it all means, you’ll need to make sure
you understand the lingo. The helpful team at Site Safe have come up with a
quick cheat sheet to help you stay in the know.
• Duty holder there are four types of • Upstream PCBUs this term means • Reasonably practicable this term is
duty holders under the new act, PCBU’s, upstream in the supply chain, for example used throughout the Act to talk about the
officers, workers and other persons, which architects and designers can be upstream duties people have for health and safety. It
are outlined below. PCBUs. means that you don’t have to do absolutely
• PCBU ‘person conducting a business or • Control measure a way of eliminating everything to get rid of risk, but you do
undertaking’ - Despite the name a PCBU is or minimising the risks that you have need to do what’s reasonable and prudent
not usually an actual person, it is a legalism identified. in the circumstances. What is reasonably
referring to a business entity. In most cases • Toolbox Talk this is a communication practicable will be a judgement call that
the PCBU will be the business itself, e.g. tool which normally takes the form of a you make as a PCBU and it will involve
a company or an organisation. short group meeting or discussion about a weighing the risk against the resources and
• Officer these are people in senior work related topic and normally includes knowledge needed to manage it. This will
positions who have a significant influence a relevant health and safety issue or topic. also include risk assessment.
over the way the business is run. This They are a way for information to be • Risk Assessment every risk identified
includes CEOs, directors, sole-charge provided to workers, and for workers to must be assessed to determine the level
owner operators and anyone else at that have their say. of risk it poses. If the level of risk is high,
level. • Worker engagement and the work may not be able to progress until
• Worker this is the new term for participation this is a key focus under controls are put in place that lower the
employees. Workers are individuals the Act. It means that PCBUs must engage risk to a more acceptable level.
who carry out work for the PCBU. A with their workers on health and safety
manager who only has influence over daily matters and provide opportunities for
operational matters is also classed as a workers to get involved in improving
worker. health and safety.
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• Due diligence - in plain language this means treating health and • Notifiable incident – relates to serious near-miss incidents where
safety like you are planning any other important aspect of your people could have been seriously harmed, but by luck, weren’t.
business, such as financial forecasting. Under the new Act Officers Notifiable incidents are listed in Section 24 HSWA.
have to use due diligence. So now you know the lingo, you’re probably
• Notifiable event - there are three types of workplace event wondering what does all of this mean for me
that are considered to be notifiable events that WorkSafe must be and my business? To find out more, check
informed of: death, notifiable injury or illness and notifiable incidents. out Site Safe’s free Health and Safety at Work
These terms are explained below. Guide: a practical guide for small business
• Notifiable injury or illness – relates to serious injuries and owners available for download online at
illnesses as listed in Section 23 HSWA. www.sitesafe.org.nz
Who is Site Safe courses
Foundation Passport – Building Construction
Site Safe?
A general entry-level safety awareness course for those new to health and safety
training.
Foundation Passport - Civil
An entry-level safety course for those new to health and safety training. This
course focuses on examples specific to the civil industry.
Site Safe is a nationwide Foundation Passport – Consultants
not-for-profit membership Learn how to deliver projects on time and within budget, through applying
organisation with more effective health and safety practices.
than 4500 member Foundation Passport – Electricians
companies. A safety awareness course including Electrical Workers Registration Board
practising licence refresher and First Aid/CPR.
Established in 1999 with the
Passport Plus – Height
goal of reducing injury and
A safety awareness course introducing the basic risks of working at height.
harm in the New Zealand construction industry, Site Safe
has been influential in creating a positive change in the Passport Plus – Tools and Plant
A safety awareness course focusing on how to use tools and plant safely.
health and safety culture of construction.
Passport Plus – Worker Health
Site Safe provides training and resources on best practice A safety awareness course highlighting the risks of hazardous substances, noise,
systems and behaviours known to improve onsite health drugs and alcohol, violence and bullying, and stress and fatigue.
and safety. As well as helping to develop future health
Advanced Passport
and safety leaders, Site Safe gives consultancy advice to This course is designed to provide training on the Site Specific Safety Planning
businesses on solutions that make a real difference and (SSSP) process.
ensure that everyone goes home safe at the end of
Contractor Management
each day. Achieve your project goals and meet your legal requirements when contracting
work out to others.
The organisation has three main offices in Auckland,
Wellington and Christchurch, as well as a team of Fall Arrest Systems
regional health and safety advisors. Each year, Site Safe Learn the skills needed to use harness equipment while working both in restraint
and arrest.
courses
help more than 70,000 people to stay safe on-site. Leadership in Safety
Learn now to lead an improved safety culture and effective health and safety
What training does Site Safe offer? systems.
Many major New Zealand contractors require Site
Low Level Prefabricated Scaffold
Safe’s Site Safety Cards (Passports) for entry on to their Learn how to erect and dismantle prefabricated aluminium scaffold towers below
sites. Site Safe’s most popular course is the Foundation 4m.
Passport, which is offered in four industry-specific
options: building construction, civil, electricians and
Other useful health and safety tools on offer:
consultants. The Passport explains basic health and
safety responsibilities and gives trainees points towards Another useful Site Safe tool is SiteWise. Companies or contractors who
becoming a licensed building practitioner. For those wish to grade their health and safety capabilities can sign up
looking to set themselves apart with a higher-level for SiteWise, an online prequalification system. This system allows main
qualification, Site Safe offers an Advanced Passport in site contractors to view the independently-assessed results of potential
safety planning and courses in contractor management, subcontractors’ health and safety assessments. Businesses are given either a
leadership and supervision. They also offer training for “green”, “amber” or “red” score depending on their
health and safety representatives and for specific skillsets, assessment, allowing main contractors to select the business with
such as working at height. Credits from these courses the best health and safety scores.
can be put towards the Certificate in Construction Site Site Safe also gives out free copies of the Site Specific Safety Plan (a
Safety, Site Safe’s highest qualification. package of documents that help manage health and safety on individual
sites) online as a free download. A lot of other practical guides and
resources are available online on the website www.sitesafe.org.nz
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SAFETY
The Health
and Safety
at Work Act
from the
ground up
The Health and Safety at
Work Act came into force on 4
April. WorkSafe New Zealand’s
Vadim Spice explains how it
applies on a typical residential
building site
Just about the first job on any new building site is to
put up a safety fence, do the foundation work and lay
the slab.You’ve got to get that right before anything else
can go up.
Once the slab is ready it can get pretty hectic on
site – with any number of tradies from any number of
companies on site at any one time. From the outside,
and to an untrained eye, it can look chaotic. But it
needs to be organised chaos. All the various parts need
to work together to pull the project together.
It’s the same with health and safety.You need strong
foundations and everyone needs to work together.
Take that typical new house build. There are lots of
players involved – the client, maybe an architect, a lead
contractor and all the subbies. Under the Health and
Safety at Work Act which came into effect in April this
year they all have a role to play in keeping not only
their own workers safe on site but others as well.
It’s called ‘overlapping duties’ but in practice what it
means is the person or business that is best placed to
manage a risk that affects more than just their own
workers has primary responsibility to do so – but
everyone has to play their part.
So, on a house build the company that’s contracted
to dig the drains has a duty to ensure the excavator
is operated safely – with proper measures in place
to keep workers on foot away from the digger and
the like. But if the lead builder (let’s call them ABC
Construction) has workers in the area too they have
a duty to ensure their people are kept safe as well. So
there needs to be discussion and agreement between
ABC and the drain layer about how the risks associated
with the digger are being managed.
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The law is designed to encourage co- There are some new worker engagement So identify on-site risks, the likelihood of
operation on site. For example, all workers rules for larger workplaces (with 20 or an incident and the consequences of them.
will need access to first aid gear. ABC more workers) and those in high risk Your control measures should reflect the
Construction is going to be there for the industries, such as construction. For seriousness of the risk.
duration of the project so it’s likely they those businesses they are required to
If you haven’t already, now is a great
will provide first aid facilities. The tiler hold an election for a Health and Safety
opportunity to review your current
that’s working on the bathroom for a Representative (HSR) if requested by a
approach to health and safety. Think of it
couple of days needs to ensure they have worker. And they must formally consider
as a core part of your business and any
access to first aid as well. But they don’t forming a Health and Safety Committee
project. It’s not something you do once and
necessarily have to bring their own; they (HSC) if an HSR or five workers request
file away on a shelf – make sure it is part of
could do that by confirming they can use one.You can read more about worker
your daily routine.
ABC’s gear if needed. engagement on the WorkSafe website.
To learn more head to the WorkSafe
Many building sites already start the day Health and safety doesn’t have to be
website: http://www.business.govt.nz/
with a tailgate or toolbox talk. Having open difficult and doesn’t have to mean a lot
worksafe/hswa.
lines of communication between workers, of paperwork. The basics of good health
supervisors and managers and subbies and safety management didn’t change on 4 Construction sites can be hectic - more
has always been a good idea. The Act April. It starts with identifying risks, talking than one business can have health and
specifically encourages it by introducing a about them with anyone on site that might safety duties. Communication is vital.
duty to engage with workers that applies be affected, and finding appropriate ways to
manage them. Of course not all risks can
to all workplaces. It doesn’t set down in
be eliminated – risk is part of life and will
stone what form that engagement should
always be part of construction work.
take, but a quick daily chat about safety and
hazards on site each day is a good place The key is doing what is ‘reasonably
to start. practicable’ to control and minimise risks.
Construction sites can be hectic - more than one business can have health and safety duties. Communication is vital.
www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 9SHAM E L E S S
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Blake studied a computer Science degree at the Otago University with a passion for
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www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 11Giveaways
The overlooked
safety trap
A big proportion of the 50,000 or more qualified tradies that we’ll need before 2021
will be young men and women and they all share one thing in common: they are
more likely to have a vehicle crash than a person over 30.
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What does a blue cat’s eye
(reflective road stud) mean?
(Hint: search on Google)
Driving is the often-overlooked safety risk that all businesses need Cottingham adds that this lack of Road Code knowledge is also
to be aware of, especially because under the Health and Safety at a problem for drivers from overseas. Drivers from 24 countries
Work Act, companies can be prosecuted for accidents where it’s (including many that drive on the right) can simply swap their
shown that management did not supply adequate training and risk overseas licence for a New Zealand one without having to take
awareness. any kind of driving test.
All tradies are aware of managing risks on the work site, but what Improved driving skills means improved fuel economy and
about to and from the site? Statistics show that drivers driving for less maintenance
work are much more likely to have an accident: they spend more Employers should also recognise the benefits of driver training to
time on the road, they are preoccupied with their work, the traffic their bottom line, says Cottingham. “Most drivers can instantly be
can be challenging, and they’re often driving a vehicle they’re less 20% more economical. Learning a few advanced skills and knowing
familiar with. more about your vehicle, whether it’s a truck, ute or car, reduces
fuel and maintenance costs and decreases downtime.”
Most of us couldn’t pass the learner licence test again
A recent study by DT Driver Training (www.drivingtests.co.nz) Cottingham’s DT Driver Training has over 70,000 users a
found that 70% of drivers that have had a full licence for five years month learning the road rules online. At $9 per year per driver,
or more cannot pass the learner licence theory test, some scoring the system pays for itself often in the first week, according to
as low as 15 out of 35 (a pass is 32 out of 35). Cottingham. It covers road rules for cars, heavy vehicles and
motorbikes, driver health and safety, advanced driving knowledge
“Effectively, we have more than two-thirds of drivers driving
and forklift theory, plus provides a company proof their drivers
without knowing all the road rules,” says Darren Cottingham,
have done the training, helping with health and safety compliance.
director and road safety advocate. “Drivers often aren’t aware
they’re breaking rules and they end up getting a fine or, worse, Have a go at some free mock theory tests at www.drivingtests.
causing an accident. It might be a minor shunt, or it could be a co.nz and if you want to manage your drivers for health and safety
major one with loss of life – something that causes a huge impact compliance, check out the company accounts.
for the company and the families involved.”
12 Issue 1 December 2016 www.tradienz.co.nzApprenticeships
Apprenticeships: Making good
business sense
By John Son
“Level-headed, takes a common sense approach, and thinks outside
the square. His time management and customer service skills, as
well as his honesty and integrity, are invaluable.”
Those are the words that Colin Leeming, director of Hamilton-
based Matrix Electrical, used to describe his newest apprentice.
Colin has been taking on apprentices since 2010, and signed up his
latest one earlier this year through The Skills Organisation.
Like thousands of those in New Zealand’s trades industries, Colin
has made apprenticeships a core part of his business – and has
reaped the benefits time and time again.
So what is it about apprenticeships that make them so appealing to
Matrix Electrical, along with thousands of Kiwi businesses across
the country?
Apprentices do need to do off-job training at times, for example
You can train new staff your own way. to brush up on their theory. However, most of these are timed so
Signing up an apprentice allows you to train new staff just the they take place after work hours and present minimal disruption
way you want. While all apprenticeships follow the structure of a to your business.
qualification, their flexible nature means you can tailor the training
to the unique needs of your business. The vast majority of the training is on the job, at the workplace.
Your apprentices learn valuable skills while contributing to your
Apprenticeships are now more sophisticated than ever, so your business at the same time!
business can focus on equipping staff with the specific, high-level
skills it needs. You can do your bit for the industry and economy.
Apprenticeships are certainly a worthwhile investment for your
As Colin puts it, it’s no longer about “just about following a more business, and they’re also great for your industry and the economy.
experienced tradie around and doing odd jobs for them”.
By investing in your business’s future workforce, you’re also
“At Matrix, we focus on giving apprentices ownership of a project investing in New Zealand’s talent pool – which is crucial given the
and monitoring them throughout,” he adds. increasing demand for skilled labour.
You can future-proof your business. At the same time, you’re helping to tackle youth unemployment,
An apprentice isn’t just there to work during the summer break as apprenticeships are a great way for young Kiwis to start long,
or between jobs. They’re a long-term asset – one that can start fulfilling careers. Providing them with a nationally recognised
providing value to your business pretty quickly. qualification for life isn’t a bad add-on either!
Many successful apprentices go on to work for their company for “Apprenticeships teach skill sets in a market that’s screaming out
years to come, moving quickly up the ladder if they’re determined. for tradespeople,” Colin says.
It’s common to see apprentices rise through the ranks to take on “We’re committed to the future of the industry and developing
management roles at the company where they started. new people to hand the baton to.”
Not only is your business investing in its future workforce, it’s also Thanks to industry training organisations (ITOs) such as The Skills
helping invest in your staff’s future and career. Organisation, employers looking to sign up an apprentice have all
There are lots of opportunities for any business to nurture a long- the support they need. The Skills Organisation is one of the largest
term relationship with an apprentice. For example, Colin offers ITOs in New Zealand, working with more than 20 industries,
stakes in the Matrix Electrical business to staff who have been with each of which have New Zealand qualifications available for their
them for a while. employees.
“We like to offer the right opportunities to the right people and Apprenticeships are certainly a no-brainer for any business that
give them opportunities to contribute to the business. It’s about wants to prepare itself, and the industry, for the future. Are you
retaining the right people long-term,” he says. prepared to take on an apprentice today?
You can still keep your business running as usual.
There’s a common misconception that apprentices need to spend
lots of time off work, but that’s far from the case.
www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 13insurance
liability insurance.
a must in your toolbox
Many Tradies worry more about “liability” than they worry
about a car accident or theft, and yet they are less likely
to have adequate insurance to cover their liability than for
these other things. Yet in many cases, the actual cost of a
liability claim can be even greater!
By Ben Rickard
Public liability insurance is one of the most important (but not the a policy that is tailored to the building industry, otherwise your
only) policies that a trade professional should have. It is intended to liability for damage to a house you’ve built could be excluded from
protect you from the cost of accidentally damaging other people’s cover.
property and in some cases causing them injury.
Policy Exclusions
This article clarifies some of the definitions & exclusions contained Here we explain, in plain language, some of the common exclusions
within most public/general liability policies available from major in public liability insurance policies.
insurers in New Zealand. The specific wording from different
Asbestos: Asbestos related legal action is amongst the longest and
insurers will vary and you should seek the advice of an insurance
most expensive in history. Insurers are unwilling to take on the
professional if necessary. Insurers will interpret and apply their own
cost of this risk and have excluded any loss related to asbestos.
policy wording depending on the specific circumstances of each
Asbestos exposure could be an increased risk in earthquake
individual claim.
reconstruction work.
Policy Definitions
Vehicles, Boats & Aircraft: Claims for damage from owning, working
Here we explain, in plain language, the meaning of some of the most
on or using vehicles, watercraft (although smaller ones may still
important words in the policy.
be covered) and aircraft (including products incorporated into
Damage/Property Damage: To be a claim there must generally first aircraft) are not covered. So damage caused by your car, van, ute
be accidental damage to property. This can also include the loss of and trailers is excluded, as these should be covered by separate
property that isn’t actually damaged and the loss of use of property. commercial vehicle insurance.
Event/Occurrence: To be a claim the accidental damage must result Pollution: The cost of pollution, including air, water and ground
from a single event. This event must be unforeseen and unintended pollution and its cleanup are excluded from most policies. Some
from the standpoint of the policy holder. will still cover a specific event if it is sudden and unintended.
Faulty/Defective Workmanship: Unfortunately there is no accepted Employee Injury: Injury to an employee that arises out of their
insurance definition of faulty workmanship, which is why it can work for you is excluded. The ACC scheme is intended to cover
be such a contentious issue at claim time. Was damage caused this.
accidentally or as a result of poor workmanship? Your view might
Building Defects, Mould, Rot, Gradual Deterioration & Water
be quite different from that of your insurance company. If your
Penetration: As a result of the leaky homes crisis many policies
policy does not include cover for faulty workmanship you could
from general insurers now exclude cover from the effects of water
find your claim is declined.
penetrating a building envelope. As the multi-billion dollar cost of
Consequential Loss/Resultant Damage: The policy can cover the the crisis became clear, insurers decided that the cost of future
indirect costs of damage you cause also. For example, the cost of leaky building claims was too high for them to bear and amended
lost sales due to a power failure if you cut through a power cable, their policies to exclude it. Separate policies that protect builders
or the subsequent water damage to walls and carpets caused by a from claims of financial loss related to leaky homes, such as Builtin’s
leaky pipe. E&O Indemnity, are available. Leaks from internal pipes and water
systems are still generally covered by public liability insurance.
Insured’s Products: Your own products are not covered by the
policy. This can include anything you have constructed once it is Errors in Professional Advice: You are generally not covered for
no longer in your possession or control. It’s important you have damage that results from bad advice, or where you haven’t given
14 Issue 1 December 2016 www.tradienz.co.nzSAFETY
advice that you should have, if you’ve charged for the advice. As an policies now allow you to add cover for your liability from faulty
expert your clients are entitled to rely on what you say and if you workmanship.
get it wrong they can hold you liable for the cost of this mistake. If
The issue of faulty workmanship is one of the trickiest areas of
you gave the advice for free then you may still be covered. In some
liability for builders and trade professionals. We recommend you
policies, such as that from Builtin, you can add this cover back for a
ensure that your policy covers faulty workmanship.
modest additional premium.
Loss of Use: The policy may not cover you if a client can’t get into
Defective Design: Costs arising from a defective design or
their house (or use any other property) because of a delay or
specification are excluded from public liability cover. You should be
product failure that you’re responsible for. They may hold you liable
wary of doing any design, whether that’s architectural, engineering,
for extra rental, hotel and travel costs for example, but these can’t
whole house or a specific detail, unless you have separate
be claimed on your policy.
professional indemnity insurance that specifically covers this.
Property In Your Care: Any claim related to any property that is in
Your Products, Materials & The Property You’re Working On: Public
your physical care or that you have hired is excluded.
liability insurance is intended to cover the cost of damage to other
people’s property. This means products that you own, supply, install This article is intended to clarify some of the definitions and
or construct are excluded under most policies. This becomes exclusions contained within most general/public liability policies
tricky for trade professionals because of the way insurers define available from major insurers in New Zealand. Some exclusions
what “your products” are. Along with the obvious, “your product” can be removed by purchasing an extension to your policy, so
may also include any property that you have been, or are working it’s important that you check what your own policy does and
on. When it comes to claims from builders, the house you’re doesn’t cover. The specific wording from different insurers will
building has been interpreted as “your product”, and therefore not vary and you should seek the advice of an insurance professional
covered because of this exclusion. However, some policies make it if necessary. This article is not comprehensive and should not be
clear that buildings, or separate components of a property, will still relied upon as legal advice. Insurers will interpret and apply their
be covered. As a builder, these are the policies you want. own policy wording depending on the specific circumstances of
each individual claim.
The definition of “your products” is one of the most important
aspects of your policy and we strongly recommend that you switch
to a policy with a more “builder friendly” definition.
Defective/Faulty Workmanship: Some polices won’t cover the cost
of fixing any workmanship that causes damage. Others exclude Builtin Insurance is a specialist in insurance and guarantees
for builders and trade professionals. For more information visit
cover for faulty workmanship only if it results in water penetration
www.builtin.co.nz or contact Ben Rickard at
of the building envelope. “Downstream” damage that occurs as a ben@builtin.co.nz or 0800 BUILTIN.
result of faulty workmanship may still be covered however. Some
www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 15insurance
ON SHAKY GROUND
With the recent earthquake activity affecting the
availability of some types of insurance it’s a good time to
review how this may affect your business.
By Ben Rickard
Am I in the earthquake/disaster zone? Who pays the excess?
At the time of writing New Zealand’s major A good contract will specify who is Builtin Insurance is a specialist
insurers have created a “restriction zone”, responsible for paying the excess if an in insurance and guarantees for
builders and trade professionals.
within which there are significant limitations earthquake (or other natural disaster) claim For more information visit
on the availability of new insurance. This is made under a contract works policy. In www.builtin.co.nz or contact Ben
zone and the limitations imposed vary by general this should be the homeowner’s Rickard at ben@builtin.co.nz or
0800 BUILTIN.
insurer, but broadly cover a region from responsibility, but your contract needs to be
Wairarapa to North Canterbury and clear on this point.
everything in between (Christchurch, areas
After the Christchurch quakes it was
of Mid Canterbury and the West Coast are
impossible to secure contract works cover
included by some but not others).
for a period of time. The first insurers to
You may not be able to get new insurance, enter the market imposed hefty excesses
such as tools & equipment, material damage for natural disaster claims, which placed
(buildings) and contract works cover in this substantial risk back on the contracting
zone, although some insurers are doing it for parties. Higher premiums and excesses are
their existing customers.You may also not be likely following the recent quakes too.
able to increase your sum insured. Additional
information, premiums and excesses may How is the excess calculated?
be required. Renewal of existing policies Insurers apply different formulas when
is generally available if there has been working out the excess applicable after a
no damage. Non-asset insurance such as natural disaster. For some it’s a percentage
liability & indemnity, life, medical & income of the cost of the actual damage, for others
protection are not affected. Motor vehicle it’s a percentage of the work completed
cover is also available, subject to some when the claim happens. It could even be
additional information. a percentage of the total contract price!
Which one applies to you will be shown in
Demolition & removal of debris
your policy (or the associated schedule or
Contract works insurance typically includes
certificate).
an allowance for these costs when an
insured event has occurred. We learnt from In summary, the earthquake, aftershocks and
the Christchurch quakes that the standard the heightened risk of quakes in adjacent
allowances were not enough, as demand for areas means insurance could be unavailable
demolition & removal caused a sharp spike or restricted for some time. The best advice
in the cost of these services. Make sure you is to maintain communication with your
allow enough in both your contract and broker or insurance provider so that you can
insurance to cover these costs. be ready to go again as soon as possible.
16 Issue 1 December 2016 www.tradienz.co.nzH i g h l a n d s m oto r s p o rt pa r k - c r o m w e l l
THE HIGHLANDS
EXPERIENCE
www.tradienz.co.nz Issue 1 december 2016 17motorsport
There’s a reason Highlands has become one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Central Otago. Many people
drop in to see if the place lives up to the hype and very few
go away disappointed.
information and speed combined create the ultimate Highlands’
experience.Your first lap will introduce you to the whole facility, the
quirks of the track, the forest, the control tower, while the second
lap is a flying lap, letting you experience the circuit at a speed that
you’re comfortable with – whether that’s flat out or at a more
sedate pace. The Highlands Taxi can take up to four people at a time
so it’s a great ride to share with others.
SUBARU WRX EXPERIENCE
The new Subaru WRX experience has proven to be a real hit.
Highlands offer three different packages of high performance driving
A leisurely stroll around the National Motorsport Museum is a experiences with six Subaru WRXs available. Guest can choose from
great introduction to the Highlands experience. Check out some a 4-hour, 2-hour or 30-minute experience. “The 2-hour experience
of the stunning cars on display, including Tony Quinn’s $4.2 million is the most popular,” says Highlands professional driver, Andrew
Highlands Aston Martin Vulcan and a Benetton Formula One car Waite. “It consists of three activities and we’ve got a points system
driven by Michael Schumacher. The view of the track from the 2nd to make it competitive. It pushes people’s boundaries and it makes
floor window will surely whet your appetite to get behind the things more exciting. Some racetracks discourage competition but
wheel of one of Highlands great range of cars and experience it for we’ve embraced it.”
yourself! RADICAL U-DRIVE
FASTLaps The ultimate in self-drive, on-track experiences, the Radical SR3
If you want to get as close as possible to experiencing the real sports car draws inspiration from the famed Le Mans endurance
rush of motor racing, FASTLaps is for you! The original adrenaline race cars and the sound of the highly-tuned four-cylinder racing
experience at Highlands, you’ll be kitted out in a race suit, helmet engine as you accelerate down Pisa Straight will blow your mind.
and boots and strapped into the cockpit of a Porsche GT3 for a true Radical U-Drive participants must present their current full driver’s
high-speed adventure. licence and be competent in using a manual transmission. Please
note height and weight restrictions also apply.
THE ‘WORLD FAMOUS’ HIGHLANDS TAXI
World famous in Central Otago, the Highlands Taxi has proved so SUPERCAR FAST DASH
popular they now run two Porsche Cayenne Turbo ‘taxis’. Luxury, A fast lap in a McLaren 650S with one of our professional drivers is
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